Variance

Chicago, United States

5

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5 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 773-904-8087
Website:
www.variancechicago.com
Address:
3153 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL, 60657
b/t Belmont Ave & California Ter
Lakeview
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
120 ftHalsted & Belmont SB
230 ftBelmont & Halsted WB
270 ftClark & Barry/Halsted NB
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Accepts Bitcoin
No
Parking
Street
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
No
Dogs Allowed
Yes
By Appointment Only
No

Today

Today 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Chicago) 6:12 PM Thursday, June 26, 2025

Business hours

Monday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Wednesday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Description

Specialties

**Not Your Average Vape Shop**

Variance is an upscale vape and smoke shop, gift shop, and art gallery carrying unique and quality items from near and far! We specialize in vaporizers, premium e-​liquid, budget-​friendly glass, and hookahs — with higher-​end, artistic glass coming soon! We also carry various unique gifts made primarily by local vendors, AND we double as an art gallery, showcasing the work of rotating local artists!

Our goal is to provide our customers with quality products and service in a clean and comfortable, yet interesting and different atmosphere. Basically, we’re the kind of shop you could bring your grandma to… or maybe just buy her a gift from (hint: she loves candles). So stop on in and add a little extra class to your vape and smoke shop experience!

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5 reviews of Variance

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Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Variance feels like more of an Art Gallery than a Vape Shop. Though small, this place is jam-​packed with awesomeness. They got a good range of E-​Liquids and mods. The staff is friendly and very welcoming. They try to find what you need and not try to sell you anything more than what you were looking for, which is great. It pretty much was a no-​pressure experience.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Had a great experience here. Madison is so sweet and explained everything. Great space too! Well organized and clean. Variety is great as well.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Madison at Variance is a wealth of knowledge and knows the products they sell like an old friend. She’s warm, friendly, and super approachable and mashes you feel welcomed compared to side of the more impersonal shops in Boystown.
It’s a cute space with cool, rotating art shows and fun events and parties. They have a nice collection of affordable glass, a great selection of e-​liquid, and a kaleidoscope of quality smoking devices. They are also one of the only places in Lakeview that sells CBD liquid. They also offer locally crafted candles and other items. I’m glad to have this place in the neighborhood.
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
Radically hellacious atmosphere and helpful staff. Not to mention the art showed here is of high brow and super cool!
Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL
After using an electronic cigarette for over three years, I’ve frequented many e cig establishments. Variance, it’s products, and it’s Staff, are by far the best. Always friendly, the staff helps you decide which product (s) are best for you. Even if you’re just starting out, they will get you going without you having to spend too much. They’ll also happily exchange faulty atomizers if you happen to get one. That was my experience anyway. Apparently, before they opened their own store, the co-​owners both worked at different e cig stores and they brought only the best & top rated wares to their store. You will not be displeased!