Merz Apothecary
open now, until 18:00
Beauty, cosmetic and personal care Vitamin supplement shop Health clinic
Offering the world's best selection of natural health, personal care, men's grooming, beauty, fine skin care & niche fragrance, along with the expertise of our knowledgeable, friendly staff. Street parking available. Next to Western brown line stop. Our family owned and run pharmacy has been a staple on Chicago's Northside since 1875. With a large selection of natural health products, personal care items, and hard-to-find favorites from around the world, Merz Apothecary continues to focus on attaining true health through mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Read more
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Alfred F. I. 2015-09-18
Love shopping at Merz when I'm in Chicago—it's a great destination store for myriad unique, wonderful items that you must have! Both Downtown and...
Love shopping at Merz when I'm in Chicago—it's a great destination store for myriad unique, wonderful items that you must have! Both Downtown and...
Jason N. 2014-05-10
I wanted to put a kind word in for the lady who helped me select a safety razor at Lincoln Square. It's almost as if the right razor finds you. I am...
I wanted to put a kind word in for the lady who helped me select a safety razor at Lincoln Square. It's almost as if the right razor finds you. I am...
Crystal N. 2017-11-30
I. Love. Merz. My go to store for all my natural beauty supplies! #shopsmall #supportlocal
I. Love. Merz. My go to store for all my natural beauty supplies! #shopsmall #supportlocal
Audrey Kenny B. 2017-11-06
Great Staff, Great Products. Charming. Friendly Neighborhood.
Great Staff, Great Products. Charming. Friendly Neighborhood.
Liz S. 2017-10-25
Big kudos to Merz and Q Brothers for another wonderful fragrance event, Elements of Fire. If you haven't been, you don't know what you are missing! ...
Big kudos to Merz and Q Brothers for another wonderful fragrance event, Elements of Fire. If you haven't been, you don't know what you are missing! ...
Julie B. 2017-10-21
Great products, quick shipping, and awesome customer care! ♥
Great products, quick shipping, and awesome customer care! ♥
Jesse A. 2017-08-27
If you're a wet shaver, this place is your Mecca. For all its old school charm, Merz is a blessing for your face. Your wallet? That's on its own.
If you're a wet shaver, this place is your Mecca. For all its old school charm, Merz is a blessing for your face. Your wallet? That's on its own.
Otto M. 2017-07-24
Wonderful space. I stopped in Saturday and it was the perfect amount of busy. Renee helped me pick out a beard conditioner and then we even talked in...
Wonderful space. I stopped in Saturday and it was the perfect amount of busy. Renee helped me pick out a beard conditioner and then we even talked in...
Andrea H. 2017-07-23
This place has been a neighborhood staple for decades. They have introduced me to Avene, Nateur, and so many others. I love the exploration that...
This place has been a neighborhood staple for decades. They have introduced me to Avene, Nateur, and so many others. I love the exploration that...
Jasmine W. 2017-07-23
This place is such an amazing little respite from the every day. Great selection, wonderful staff: a little old-time charm in a to-go world.
This place is such an amazing little respite from the every day. Great selection, wonderful staff: a little old-time charm in a to-go world.
Gina S. 2017-07-02
I wanted to give a shout out to the awesome Merz & Q Brothers team. Whether I am coming in to browse, explore fragrance, or looking to update my skin...
I wanted to give a shout out to the awesome Merz & Q Brothers team. Whether I am coming in to browse, explore fragrance, or looking to update my skin...
Gretchen D. 2017-06-28
Perfum party was amazing! Top notch lovely sales staff with unbelievable fragrance knowledge! Amazing time! Thank you
Perfum party was amazing! Top notch lovely sales staff with unbelievable fragrance knowledge! Amazing time! Thank you
Kelly S. 2017-06-28
Great selection and informed staff. They have an amazing fine fragrance selection!
Great selection and informed staff. They have an amazing fine fragrance selection!
Maria B. 2017-05-26
Have been shopping at the Lincoln Ave location for nearly 3 decades! Great Treasure in our Neighborhood!
Have been shopping at the Lincoln Ave location for nearly 3 decades! Great Treasure in our Neighborhood!
Nancy C. 2017-05-25
I found this shop while staying at The Palmer House in Chicago. What a great find! I'm hooked on the WELL BEING BLEND essential oil. Yes.
I found this shop while staying at The Palmer House in Chicago. What a great find! I'm hooked on the WELL BEING BLEND essential oil. Yes.
Ted W. 2017-05-11
I was staying at the Palmer House not knowing Merz, that shop I had read about, was merely a few floors below me. I love my shaving ritual. It's my '...
I was staying at the Palmer House not knowing Merz, that shop I had read about, was merely a few floors below me. I love my shaving ritual. It's my '...
Brooke D. 2017-05-08
Wide selection of products that tend to be more difficult to find; yet very approachable and not overpriced. All of the staff is always helpful, and...
Wide selection of products that tend to be more difficult to find; yet very approachable and not overpriced. All of the staff is always helpful, and...
Sahnya T. 2017-05-02
This place is incredible. I can't wait to come back. LOVE the Dame fragrances! Wow, the selections of soap, medicinals, oils, candles, lotions,...
This place is incredible. I can't wait to come back. LOVE the Dame fragrances! Wow, the selections of soap, medicinals, oils, candles, lotions,...
Tammy S. 2017-04-20
I have honestly not been here in over 20 years and the people were so very nice to us yesterday. Would go back again.
I have honestly not been here in over 20 years and the people were so very nice to us yesterday. Would go back again.
Emily Lonigro B. 2017-04-10
Love Merz! It's my go-to for just about anything health and beauty related. The staff is WONDERFUL and going there feels like a mini-vacation.
Love Merz! It's my go-to for just about anything health and beauty related. The staff is WONDERFUL and going there feels like a mini-vacation.
Updates from Merz Apothecary
Merz A. 2017-07-19
Aquatic scents are IN. Come check out our amazing selection of sublime summer scents—we promise you won’t smell like you’re wearing Cool Water. (p.s. We carry 2/5 of the fragrances on this NY Times curated list. Just sayin'.)
Aquatic scents are IN. Come check out our amazing selection of sublime summer scents—we promise you won’t smell like you’re wearing Cool Water. (p.s. We carry 2/5 of the fragrances on this NY Times curated list. Just sayin'.)
Merz A. 2017-07-17
Many thanks to @newchapterinc (our fave supplement brand) for an amazing training with great food & even better goodies! We're in ❤ with the new Perfect Hair, Skin & Nails formula! #plantpower
Many thanks to @newchapterinc (our fave supplement brand) for an amazing training with great food & even better goodies! We're in ❤ with the new Perfect Hair, Skin & Nails formula! #plantpower
Merz A. 2017-07-14
Dry skin is a problem all year round! Learn how to get rid of it for good at our Trilipiderm demo in Lincoln Square on Saturday, July 15th from 12-4pm. Trilipiderm's philosophy is simple: Create products focused on solving and preventing dry skin using o
Dry skin is a problem all year round! Learn how to get rid of it for good at our Trilipiderm demo in Lincoln Square on Saturday, July 15th from 12-4pm. Trilipiderm's philosophy is simple: Create products focused on solving and preventing dry skin using o
Merz A. 2017-07-13
Who run the world? GIRLS! Come to Lincoln Square tonight between 6-8 p.m. for a summer concert and visit the Girls Supporting Girls lemonade stand outside Merz Apothecary. You’ll help girls from around the world while enjoying a refreshing drink and the L
Who run the world? GIRLS! Come to Lincoln Square tonight between 6-8 p.m. for a summer concert and visit the Girls Supporting Girls lemonade stand outside Merz Apothecary. You’ll help girls from around the world while enjoying a refreshing drink and the L
Merz A. 2017-07-11
Visit the Art Institute of Chicago's new exhibit, "Gauguin: Artist as Alchemist", check out our gorgeous Gauguin-inspired windows at Merz Downtown—and then VOTE FOR US! https://michiganavemag.com/project-windows-2017-voting
Visit the Art Institute of Chicago's new exhibit, "Gauguin: Artist as Alchemist", check out our gorgeous Gauguin-inspired windows at Merz Downtown—and then VOTE FOR US! https://michiganavemag.com/project-windows-2017-voting
Popularity of Merz Apothecary
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Merz Apothecary has a total of 1393 visitors (checkins) and 6311 likes.
20 reviews of Merz Apothecary.
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