We are located at 3228 North Clark Street, and our stores encompass the corners of Belmont & Clark in the Chicago area known as Lakeview, 1 block West of Boystown, and 5 blocks North of Wrigley Field.

The Alley Chicago through years of dedication and determination has become the Midwest's premier one stop shop for bikers, punks, goths, rockers, and all other alternative lifestyles. The Owner, Mark Thomas, often states, "The more things change, the more they remain the same." This holds true for our core customer base and our store philosophy. Faces change, trends change, but who we are and who our core customer is will always remain the same. We believe that fashion is a part of one's identity and self expression. The Alley Chicago has been in business for over 3 decades. There are very few mom and pop stores that exist today that can boast this. This is not just a lifestyle, this is our life.

The Alley Chicago

The Alley Stores Hours
Monday - Thursday: 12pm-9pm
Friday - Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 12pm-8pm

Open 365 days a year!

The Alley Tattoo Shop officially opened in 2008. We are fully licensed and specialize in custom tattoos.
We are excited to feature the work of Tattoo Artists Nexer, Show Bizo, and Paul Schissler. Check out the new studio and prepare to get inked!

The Alley Tattoo Shop

Get Pierced Not Screwed

The Alley Piercing Studio was one of the first piercing studios to become fully licensed in the City of Chicago. It is our goal to provide the cleanest, safest and best quality piercing to you. We sterilize all materials, and stay up to date on piercing news, rules, and regulations. We perform all piercings using a "clamp-less" freehand technique with ASTM certified, implant grade jewelry. We have two highly talented piercers, Bryan and Art, on our staff who would be happy to share their portfolios, aftercare procedures, and talk to you one on one. Check out our huge selection of natural jewelry such as bone, shell, bamboo, exotic wood, and horn that can be used after your piercing has healed. We also offer a huge selection of Surgical Implant Grade Jewelry, Titanium, charms and accessories.

Taboo Tabou - Purveyor of Adult Accouterments, Toys and Lingerie.
Be sure to check out their new website!

Taboo Tabou

Make t-shirts not War! Thousands of transfers and DIY designs to choose from.

Jive Monkey:

Winner of Chicago Reader's Best of Chicago 2010- "Best Smoking Area".
Purveyor of Cigars, Tobacco, and Smoke Accessories.

Blue Havana

Specializing in Metaphysics, Aromatherapy, Incense, Herbal Healing and Earth Spirituality.
We also offer a plethora of home decor, clothing, accessories and art from all over the world.

Architectural Revolution:

Mobtown Chicago is your ultimate wholesale source for belt buckles, flasks, cigarette cases, jewelry, and other accessories.
Our products are 100% lead free, designed, and manufactured in the U.S.A.
Interested in carrying our goods in your store? Email us!

Mobtown Chicago

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