Hardscrabble Gifts

Chicago, United States

4.6

Closed now

11 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 773-696-9574
Website:
www.hardscrabblegifts.com
Address:
3335 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60608
b/t 33rd Pl & 34th St
Bridgeport
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
0.8 miSox-35th
0.9 miHalsted Orange Line Station
0.9 miHalsted
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes
Offers Military Discount
Yes

Today

Today 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Chicago) 09:21 Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Hardscrabble is a mother daughter owned gift shop located in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood offering nostalgic and sentimental gifts for all occasions alongside unique, handmade, fair-​trade, fair wage and Chicago-​centric gifts many made from recycled materials and by local artists, crafters and designers.

History

Established in 2012.

Hardscrabble is a family-​owned gift shop located on Chicago’s South side in the Bridgeport neighborhood. Opening a gift shop fullfilled a lifelong dream for mother-​daughter Bridgeport natives Janet and Leanne Scanlon. Seeking to fill a void in the gift market in our community, we aim to have something for everyone and also support local artisans, crafters and designers by giving them a place to retail their work.

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11 reviews of Hardscrabble Gifts

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Place rating: 2
Chicago, IL
I’ve stopped in multiple times to support a locally owned business, because lord knows Halsted needs all the help it can get. The woman behind the counter is very nice but, to be honest, most of their products are the sort of amateurish crafts you’d find at a church bazaar.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
My wife and I came across this store when walking along Halsted in Bridgeport. As Halsted slowly changes over on the near south side, it’s nice to see small businesses like this. We waited for only a few minutes while our shirts had the requested logo printed on them. Nice store overall.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Needed some last minute gifts and they came through. Designed a t-​shirt for me from scratch and did it quick. Great selection of Chicago-​centric gifts. Great to have a local small business like this around. Stop in for a visit, you will not be disappointed.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
AWESOME place for Chicago themed knick-​knacks. I visited the store during the Blackhawks playoffs and saw some cool shirts. If you want any screen printing done, they do that as well!
I might come back for a Chicago-​themed baby onesie…
Place rating: 4
Chicago, IL
cute little shop, lots to see in there and plenty of unique gifts — many of them Chicago themed. i especially like the handmade soaps and candles!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Great little gift shop with lots of locally made goods. You’ll want to spend as much on yourself as you will for others. Prices are very reasonable. You’ll regret ever buying a gift at another store.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
If youre looking for a gift for anyone especially someone who is hard to shop for, from Chicago, loves Chicago (and who doesn’t) or a sports fan you should stop in Hardscrabble Gifts.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Cute little store with a lot of interesting gifts with many related to Chicago. There are many unique, handmade items not seen anywhere else. I will definitely go back there again!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
I’ve been told that gift shops are a dying breed. I don’t believe it and I desperately hope it is not so. Amazon efficiency be damned. I want to browse and poke and breathe in those rare moments when I can.
Thank you, Hardscrabble Gifts for giving me such a place. I will return again and again. I know that everybody I know needs something you have. I just have to find it. And I know that is really just a defense to not buy 200 things in the store for myself which would ultimately lead to a divorce. My husband already thinks I’m a crazy cat lady in the making. And still only 32. Wait til I’m 60! But seriously, it’s not about me. It’s about the gift shop and what it says about me.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Affordable. gorgeous. unique. Much of it is recycled and upcycled stuff and all of it is fantastic. Seriously my favorite local shop.
Place rating: 5
Kenai, AK
I could LIVE inside Hardscrabble Gifts!
I stopped-​in today to pick-​up a few, last-​minute holiday gifts (shopping local!) I found perfect gifts for my friends, my friends’ children, my brother, his puppy-​dog, & hey… I even gifted myself. I have been good this year.
I adore the Chicago & Bridgeport neighborhood-​themed items in the shop (a Sox/​35 Red Line stop t-​shirt? Mine!) I left with so much more… Chicago flag baby-​beanie & shirt, Chicago police gifts, Chicago baseball shot glasses, magnets, & even a skull-​and-​crossbone plush dog bone doggie toy. Lastly, the leather & chain cuff-​bracelet I took home was also a little gift from Santa to me.
Reality? I could have probably bought one of everything in the store. All of their items are so fun, & chosen with obvious care.
I am always excited to see a new establishment open its doors in the Bridgeport neighborhood, & I am just thrilled by Hardscrabble Gifts. There is something for everyone on your list, Chicago South-​sider or not.