# Strange Cargo Tees, Chicago's Custom T-shirt Store: Vintage Clothing Store in Chicago, IL

> Strange Cargo Tees, Chicago's Custom T-shirt Store is a vintage clothing store in Chicago, IL.

Source: https://thriftnearby.com/il/chicago/strange-cargo-tees-chicago-s-custom-t-shirt-store/

Located on N Clark St in Chicago, Strange Cargo Tees is a vintage clothing store and small business known for customizable T-shirts, messenger bags, sneakers, and quirky odds and ends. Reviewers often mention custom shirts, design, stickers, gifts, unique items, retro apparel, and accommodating staff. The store offers in-store shopping and pickup, has a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking, accepts credit, debit, and NFC mobile payments, and is open 6 days a week.

> Veteran go-to for customizable T-shirts, plus messenger bags, sneakers & quirky odds & ends.
>
> — From the store’s Google listing

## Details

- Type: Vintage Clothing Store
- Address: 5216 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
- Phone: +1773-327-8090
- Website: http://www.strangecargo.com/
- Google rating: 4.5 from 291 reviews
- County: Cook County
- Map: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=41.976755,-87.668651
- Last verified: 2026-09-20
- Price level: Inexpensive (Google)
- Star breakdown: 5★ 217, 4★ 38, 3★ 12, 2★ 5, 1★ 19

## Features

- Service options: In-store shopping, In-store pickup
- Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking
- Payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments
- About the business: Small business

## What reviewers mention

design (17), custom shirts (11), accommodating staff (7), stickers (6), gifts (5), unique items (5), retro apparel (4), product selection (4)

## Hours

- Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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