Lover’s Lane

The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about toys, items, etc. They come across as very comfortable and nonjudgmental. It’s almost a little shocking to hear them talk about genitalia as if they were talking about a ham sandwich they had for lunch, but it makes for a very comfortable environment.
On the very negative side, however, the staff is EXTREMELY pushy. My advice would be to not show any interest in any one product because they pounce on you and will talk your ear off, pressuring you to buy whatever it is. DO NOT even ask what the Liberator products are. Not sure if they’re on commission or not, but they sure act like it. The more expensive the product you’re looking at, the more they will push it on you. They won’t even let you speak while they bombard you with their sales pitch, and they recruit other sales people to pummel you with sales info too. Be warned that it will be hard to walk away with what you genuinely want rather than what the staff convinces you that you want. Also, as to be expected with most adult novelty shops, it’s quite overpriced.
NO RETURNS. Which they will not tell you until after you buy something and have a receipt, only circling the (non) return policy at the bottom of the receipt.

As far as their selection, they’re pretty over priced. It’s really disappointing that they can’t carry cheaper water based lube than the ones they have (and from past experiences in working in adult retail, I know for a fact cheaper alternatives exist).
The staff is welcoming when you walk in, but the upselling is way too out of hand. I know it’s their job, but after the second time of telling you that I know what I want and do not need help, please listen to me and leave me alone.
I do, however, enjoy that they have my favorite cheap little egg. But yes, I do know that type of vibrator is cheap and will break within the year. I wish they’d stop telling me. It’s easier for me to spend $ 10 once a year than $ 100 on a Lelo up front.

The store has an average selection of outfits and great fitting rooms. The sales floor lady was attentive, however tried to promote massage oils, catalogs, etc. from the first minute to the check –out. Also I have a feeling the heel of the shoes I purchased seemed to be higher than what I tried in the fitting room… strange.

Definitely a place to shop for a bachelorette party. I was in unfamiliar territory when I was invited to such a party (being a guy and all), but I wanted something trashy and slightly embarrassing.
While I went with the intentions of looking for something along the lines of edible underwear, I instead got a gift basket than included a small whip, fuzzy handcuffs, and a cheap blonde wig. The staff was helpful too.
But their «outfits» and lingerie seemed to be on the cheap quality-​side. I was hoping for a skanky doctor’s uniform (it’s what we’re in school for), but the only ones they had were wrinkled and had tears in them — like returned halloween outfits.
So I’d say get the lingerie from Victoria’s secret, but get the novelty stuff at a place like this.

The store is clean and welcoming, you don’t feel embarassed to be in there. The selection of toys is smaller than suburban locations but still enough to get the job done, whatever you might be into. They had Halloween costumes out, I’m a plus sized gal and I spend Halloween with little kids but if you’re looking for a sexy costume and you aren’t a special size they definitely have a wide selection.
However, the sales girl Nikita was super pushy. I appreciated the attention and the idea of her trying to help but I told her my budget was $ 20… she showed me an $ 80 toy. I repeated my budget she showed me the $ 60 toy. Repeated budget once again and she showed me a $ 40 toy. I understand the concept of upselling, but this was ridiculous. I felt like she didn’t care at all what I wanted, only how she could squeeze the most money out of me. The upselling continued at the register to the point I felt harrassed instead of helped, and just wanted to get out of there are soon as possible. It is unfortunate because I love Lovers Lane and generally have found it to be a great place with friendly girls.

Ronnie saved Christmas! I was just about to give up my search for a red and black Santa hat. But a friend reminded me that Lovers Lane would be a good place to look. I called and the sales associate said they had red and white. Just as my spirit began to fall, she said we may have one red and black one. I think I scared her with my excitement. when I arrived, she greeted me with a smile, and without even knowing it, pointed me in the direction of something else I had been looking for. Ronine you rock!

Everything you need for all of your sexual pleasures and fantasies are housed here.
The ladies that work here were very personable and were more than helpful in choosing some bedtime goodies. I was in the store for just 20 minutes and walked out with everything I wanted and needed. I think the ladies were glad that I wasnt uncomfortable when they approached me and the fact that I wasnt an over zealous perv either.
Also, there is obviously a no return policy when you purchase products here. C’mon no one wants your used buttplug or dildo… lol
So for all of you peeps that get off the brown line @ Diversey that want to check this place out, do it as you may see some things that you like and need. No mature sexually active adult will judge you.

shoulda just walked out after the attitude i got from one employee/​mgr who pushed her way in after i already spoke w/​the other salesgirls there (who were sweet)…next time im shoppin for gifts ill go to another location
i sure hope this chick didnt get commission on what i purchased

Everyone thinks the sales people are pushy, they actually are just really friendly people who like sex toys and talk about them like they are cars or t-​shirts.
Marilyn is such a big help and was awesome to me when I was in there. Great selection, some stuff is a little over priced, but the bonus is you can get Qdoba or Potbelly next door when you’re done.

This store is great if you want a sluty outfit or corset however their selection of sex toys is actually quite small. I was hoping for a wide range of choices and for what I was looking for was disappointed.
I noticed several other comments about the sales staff. They actually were not really pushy with me. Just welcomed me when I entered an asked once or twice if I needed help. Maybe I gave off a poor student vibe?

Good lord, leave us alone people! My husband and I want to peruse the funny outfits and gizmos in peace! After dining at Nori Sushi across the street, we decided to just check it out for some light-​hearted entertainment… who knows maybe we’ll find something nice in the process! But immediately upon entering, we were accosted by the 2 over-​eager sales people. Don’t get me wrong, they were hilarious and engaging, but I guarantee there would be a higher chance of us buying something if it didn’t feel like you were watching our every move!
I could have been spared the in depth presentation of the massage oils, self-​heating this and that, from the sales person. It felt like a lecture on bio-​physics.

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and was greeted by a friendly sales staff. Excellent selection of toys, costumes, lingerie, and other goodies. The folks here know their stuff and struck me as knowing more than anyone really should about sex toys. That said, they’re way helpful and cheery — a far cry from other stores I’ve visited where I felt like I needed a shower as soon as I walked in. Recommended for those looking to spice up their activities in the bedroom/​kitchen/​bathroom/​coffee table.
I got the feeling that the sales folks here do work on commission, so be aware. 4 stars.

Lover’s Lane always seems to have some of the most sex enthusiastic staff! I’ve gone into a few different Lover’s Lanes and this was no exception. I heard her loudly explaining some sex toys to a very uncomfortable couple across the store and accidentally made eye contact with the fellow… Oopsies!
My friend and I were quickly approached and were explained tons of items in details. I was shopping for items for bachelorette party and my male friend was kind enough to accompany me. It was his first time in there so he was a bit shocked with their candor and… loudness. haha. She actually gave me a couple of awesome ideas for the party! I went in just to pick up some invites for now but ended up adding a couple of items to my purchase. Definitely would go back to this location, but it can be a bit rough getting in and out of this small parking lot.

Knowledgable sales staff.
I went in there to shop for Halloween outfits with my friend and while wandering too close to the dildos I got a full blown (no nudity) sales demonstration from one of the young ladies working there. She demonstrated the Gigi and the we vibe 2. They both seem like really awesome additions to a sex toy collection but that wasn’t on my shopping list today. Prices are the same as online distributors so that’s a plus.
We didn’t find the costume we were looking for but there were a lot of sexy ___(occupation)_____ options so check it out.

UGH. Go elsewhere! I originally went into this store because they offer a discount to performers; another burlesque dancer recommended I go see their selection of corsets. It is located close to my home and just off the Brown Line, so I was glad to have it so conveniently located. My experience shopping at the store, however, was terrible.
After verifying my entertainer discount, I browsed through their selection of corsets. A few are nice, but most are cheaply made with plastic boning but are sold at outrageous prices. They start at about $ 50 for a polyester corset with a plastic zipper and only go upwards. Their selection is aimed at bustier girls– if you’re a B or, heaven forbid, an A, you’re out of luck. There are no mirrors around and not a single salesperson approached me to offer me a dressing room.
Finding nothing, I browsed the rest of their selection. The salesperson approached me when I was looking at their toy section and began a thorough demonstration of a $ 100 product. I indicated I wasn’t interested and she left, only to return every few minutes to give me a hard sell on their $ 70 products. After indicating to her my price range ($ 20-​$ 40), she showed me only one product that fit the bill then returned to her reasoning about how a $ 100 is an «investment.» Her aggressive upselling kept me in the store for an extra 45 minutes.
The aggressive upselling continued at the counter, whether I was prompted to buy toy cleaner, batteries, lube, and a catalog. Thinking the catalog was free, I tacked an extra $ 2 on to my bill. The clerk neglected to give me my entertainer discount and, when confronted after the transaction, indicated that their computer was incapable of providing refunds and I was free to select an extra $ 6 worth of product if I liked. Upon asking to speak to the manager, the manager told me the same thing until I pressed for them to cancel the transaction.
Sex shops are already creepy enough to begin with. I thought a place with female staff and a female manager would be a comfortable experience, but I have never felt so harassed in a store in my life. No thanks.

Yeah, I don’t shop in these sorts of stores. They are amusing, to be sure, but really? …eh.
However — I was in the market for a corset. And not just any corset (because I bought one off of Ebay and was extremely disappointed in the flimsy construction and pointless bendy plastic «boning») but one of those old school, Gone With the Wind, steel bastards that someone has to put their foot on your back in order to tighten to the point where your lips are blue but you look freaking fabulous???
um, well yes. Lovers Lane has these and for not much money either. Mine was $ 50 and even though the satin ribbon lace on the back will have to eventually be changed, it is a REAL, excellently made corset and oh my does it make you stand up a little bit straighter. Plus its cute and pink and not like some old lady girdle, which I had originally expected to end up with.
The sales staff is a little aggressive and over the top, but that’s OK, I got to hear the super young salesgirl explaining proper application techniques of a massage oil to this lady in her mid 50’s that was so freakin hilarious I almost busted a gut right there in the store.

Whether you want to be The Slut, The Dominatrix, or demure this Valentine’s Day (or any day), Lover’s Lane has it all! Located right off the Brown Line (Diversey) with a parking lot, it really couldn’t be any easier to reach.
Stop into this just-​opened-​yesterday, only-​one-​in-​Chicago Lover’s Lane for a wide array of outfits, men’s briefs, costumes, racy stockings, and so much more. I was particularly impressed with their huge selection and decent pricing of gorgeous bustiers. You’ll also find lube, sassy shoes, electronics ;-), silly party favors, and romantic (?) games.
There are more than enough friendly and helpful staff to guide you to the perfect item for you. I even picked out one special item for my wish list!