Small Business Saturday, November 28th, 2026
First comes Thanksgiving, then Black Friday, and then our neighborhood favorite, Small Business Saturday!
Gift the gift of local this holiday season. On Saturday, November 28th, small businesses all over Chicago are running specials, deals, and promotions, for one day only. There’s no better time to show some love to the local shops and businesses that make our community so special. Read on to discover where you can shop small and support local businesses right here in Lakeview East!
Retail
Unabridged Bookstore: Give the gift of knowledge this holiday season! Get 10% off everything (and free fresh baked cookies!)
Foursided: The Foursided Lakeview gift shops are offering $10 off purchases of $60 or more total ticket (some exclusions apply, e.g. Jellycat and items already on sale).
Shine Bright in Life: Community art center Shine Bright in life, is offering 10% off local artwork, AND, you can get the 2027 journal: the Artist of Your Life: An Art Therapist’s Guide to Finding Your Flow 2027, for a special price of just $44.44!
Windy City Sweets: Know someone with a sweet tooth? Windy City Sweets is giving 10% off all day!
Restaurants, Cafes, and Bars
ROCKS Lakeview: ROCKS will be selling bottles of their Homemade Bourbon Egg Nog at a discounted price of $35 while supplies last!
Bombway Eats: Score FREE Samosas with purchase of any wrap, rolls, bowl. Mention “Small Business” online or in store.
The Clark Street Dog: Sip on $3 drafts all day long! Sip, sip, hooray!
Cooking with Cass: There’s a new cooking class in town! They are offering Buy One Get One 50% off tickets to all of their November and December events. With fun events like Drag Karaoke Night, and Gnocchi and Cannoli night, you can experience something fun and educational, for a discount!
LUCKYCAT: This new Modern Asian-inspired cafe serving specialty lattes and signature breakfast sandwiches is getting in on Small Business Saturday fun! $20 off $200+ eGift cards online. Free LUCKYCAT Jade Glass Mug with purchase of $100+ gift card in store.
