Relax.
It's something we all need to remind ourselves to do on a regular basis during a challenging year. While cannabis is celebrating its first year of legality for Illinois recreational users, many still prefer the benefits of CBD. Short for cannabidiol, CBD is a chemical compound derived from the marijuana plant.
CBD offers many of the same effects as its cousin THC. Users experience relaxation, mental clarity, pain relief and more. However, unlike traditional cannabis, CBD does not have a psychoactive element. It's perfectly legal and does not require a medical card to purchase.
Chicago is home to many wellness shops and even restaurants that incorporate CBD into their products, so let's highlight a few spots you can go to stock up and chill out.
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1306 Chicago Ave. - Evanston
This plant-based health and wellness shop offers expertise in all things CBD. Tinctures, teas, edibles, skincare products—you can find CBD products in nearly every form inside! Plus, they regularly stock products for pets to help ease anxiety as well. The store is open to customers to talk to staff, and also offers free shipping, curbside pickup, and area delivery for online orders.
Photo via Facebook/Huxhemp Apothecary & Store
3101 N. Lincoln Ave. - Lakeview
The CBD and hemp pros at this shop are there to help get you off to the right start. With an emphasis on education, Huxhemp strives to make first-time users feel right at home in its shop. Come with questions, leave with the best product for you.
Photo via Facebook/Canna Bella Lux
4357 N. Lincoln Ave. - Ravenswood
In addition to all of your cannabis accessories, this femme forward shop also sells plenty of CBD goodies! Canna Bella Lux's is all about ethically sourcing products from Women, people of color, and queer-owned small businesses, so expect great finds you won't find elsewhere.
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1440 W. Taylor St. - Little Italy
This Minnesota-based company has made itself at home in Chicago. Its name brand products are all sourced from naturally grown hemp and are chemical-free. Shop gummies, oils, topical creams, and more in store or visit the website for online ordering.
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1807 W. North Ave. - Wicker Park
A CBD shop for you and your four-legged friends! Stop in for topical products like lotions, bath soaks and pain-relieving patches as well as ingestible items like gummies and capsules. CBD Hutch is open now for in-store shoppers or you can schedule a consultation online in advance.
Photo via Facebook/CBD Kratom
5303 N. Clark St. - Andersonville
Not only does CBD Kratom promise “the largest selection of high-quality products you’ll find anywhere,” but it also stocks its namesake Kratom. Kratom is a Southeast Asian-based evergreen, pain relief and mental clarity. The store is open seven days a week for walk-in customers and curbside pickup orders.
Photo via Facebook/Good Lyfe CBD
6518 W. Grand Ave. - Belmont Central
A CBD haven for West Siders, Good Lyfe CBD offers well-stocked shelves of high-quality products. Stop in for goodies for you and your pets! The shop is open for walk-in customers.
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1857 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Bucktown
2112 W. Division St. - Wicker Park
3411 N. Harlem Ave. - Dunning
905 W. Belmont Ave. - Lakeview
1063 W. Madison St. - West Loop
SmokePost carries a variety of CBD oils and edibles as well as hemp products. You can also stop in for vapes and glass. Smokepost’s own line of CBD products, GreenPost, is a U.S.-made full-spectrum tincture. The store is open seven days a week and also offers online ordering.
Photo via Facebook/Dill Pickle Food Co-op
2746 N. Milwaukee Ave. - Logan Square
This CBD-friendly co-op regularly stocks oils, seltzers and other items. It also hosts a weekly “Wellness Wednesdays” offer during which all body care, medicinal herb, essential oils, nutrition supplements and CBD products are 15% off! Shop online for curbside pickup or come into the store.
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3630 S. Iron St. - Bridgeport
If you thought Marz was just for beer fans, think again. The Bridgeport brewery also makes several CBD elixirs and sodas in enticing flavors like juniper fizz, apple pie and citrus party. Drink up and relax—without the hangover! Place orders online for pick-up or same-day delivery.
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401 N. Wells St. - River North
114 W. Chicago Ave - River North
900 W. Armitage Ave. - Lincoln Park
1562 N. Wells St. - Old Town
3334 N. Southport Ave. - Lakeview
1722 W. Division St. - Wicker Park
1019 W. Lake St. - West Loop
535 N. McClurg Ct. - Streeterville
Foxtrot Market’s selection of CBD products is impressive. They’ve got chocolates, elixirs, patches, soap, oils, lotions, gummies, pens and more. Better yet? These local grocery stores are now offering one-hour delivery. Stay home, relax. They’ve got this.
Photo via Facebook/TrueNorth Cafe
5507 N. Clark St. - Andersonville
1323 E. 57th St. - Hyde Park
We think a shot of CBD is the perfect addition to one of TrueNorth’s delectable smoothies–or any of their drinks for that matter. We’ve got our eyes on the Nutella Banana. Yum! Both cafe locations are now open and also accepting online carryout and delivery orders.
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Various locations
Get an extra boost in your protein shakes with the addition of CBD oil. Perfect for both pre- and post-workouts! You can now place online orders for pickup and delivery in addition to visiting one of the several Chicago locations.
Photo via Facebook/Wake-N-Bakery
3508 N. Broadway - Lakeview
Start your day on the right note at this bakery infusing its menu items with CBD and THC. Get CBD added to your coffee-based hot drink or baked into muffins, cookies and more.
