Merz Apothecary

Merz Apothecary 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.
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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. 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. Come visit us and allow our knowledgeable staff to guide you through our outstanding assortment of fine skin care, niche fragrance, men's grooming goods, premium supplements, herbal teas, and more! You'll discover our goal is still the same as it was on opening day in 1875: to provide the best service and products to help our customers lead happier, healthier lives.

Take your wellness routine to the next level with True Grace supplements, made with nutrient-dense ingredients that supp...
09/23/2025

Take your wellness routine to the next level with True Grace supplements, made with nutrient-dense ingredients that support you without the extras you don’t need.

♻️ Recyclable bottles
🌱 Renewable refill pouches
✨ Formulas designed for real health

Now through 9/30, all True Grace is 20% off at Merz Apothecary. Stop in today and nourish yourself and the planet.

Meet our Limited Edition Black Elderberry Sage Tea Blend, a dark, moody infusion designed to carry you through crisp mor...
09/20/2025

Meet our Limited Edition Black Elderberry Sage Tea Blend, a dark, moody infusion designed to carry you through crisp mornings and golden afternoons.

🌿 Rich Earl Grey lays the foundation with warming spice.
🍇 Elderberries bring their immune-boosting depth.
🌱 Sage offers a spark of focus and clarity.
🍋 Blackberry leaf, lemongrass, and lavender round it out with a smooth, aromatic finish.

Elegant, earthy, and seasonally inspired, this limited blend is here to energize, uplift, and comfort. ✨

Stop by Merz Apothecary in Lincoln Square to take home your fall blend.

We're so honored to be celebrating 150 years in business. Our anniversary party was such a special opportunity to bring ...
09/20/2025

We're so honored to be celebrating 150 years in business. Our anniversary party was such a special opportunity to bring together current and former staff members, friends, family, community members and customers to commemorate this occasion!

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this night unforgettable!

Venue: DANK Haus German American Cultural Center
Photos: Christina Noel Photography
Catering: Golden Hands Catering & Asima's Sweet Treats
Balloons: 99 Haus Balloons

Join us for a free fragrance event with Xerjoff! 💎 Discover the hidden gems in the collection as we launch 3 new, exclus...
09/19/2025

Join us for a free fragrance event with Xerjoff! 💎 Discover the hidden gems in the collection as we launch 3 new, exclusive fragrances from the brand.

⏰️When: Friday, September 26 from 3-6 pm
📍Where: The Shops at Merz | 4718 N. Lincoln Ave
🎟️Cost: Free

RSVP below to reserve your discovery session with expert, Phillip Gallardo. Refreshments & free gifts provided with RSVP!

Get Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/5cjz6v4d

Introudcing Persons of Interest, a Toronto fragrance house that delves into life’s curiosities with bold, distinctive cr...
09/18/2025

Introudcing Persons of Interest, a Toronto fragrance house that delves into life’s curiosities with bold, distinctive creations. ✨️ Crafted for those who embrace the unique, each scent offers an unexpected twist on warmth, freshness, and depth.

Explore the collection in-store:
🌿 S*x & Ci******es – bright citrus, spiced to***co, and cedarwood warmth
🐺 Two Wolves – bright florals tangled with amber and musk
🌲 Beyond the Pines – crisp citrus, spiced woods, and smoky vetiver
✨ Supernova – fresh woods ignited with citrus, spice, and amber
🌑 Tabac Noir – rich to***co cut with citrus, honey, and vanilla

Stop into Merz Apothecary for a fragrance consult and find the one that speaks to you. 🌟

🍂 Fall is here, and so are our autumnal favorites. From cozy scents to seasonal skincare, our shelves are stocked with e...
09/15/2025

🍂 Fall is here, and so are our autumnal favorites. From cozy scents to seasonal skincare, our shelves are stocked with everything you need to embrace the season. ✨

Set the mood with The New Savant's Girl In A Sweater Candle, refresh your space with Soap & Paper Factory Pumpkin Room Spray, or smooth and nourish with Nopalera Cactus Scrub, just a few of the fall faves waiting for you.

Stop into Merz Apothecary today and explore candles, skincare, fragrances, and more to carry you through the coziest season. 🧡

You’re invited to experience the timeless artistry of Santa Maria Novella at Merz Apothecary. ✨⁠Founded in Florence in 1...
09/08/2025

You’re invited to experience the timeless artistry of Santa Maria Novella at Merz Apothecary. ✨⁠

Founded in Florence in 1221, this legendary apothecary has been crafting luxurious bath, body, and fragrance creations for over eight centuries, and now their experts are joining us in Chicago on Thursday September 25th for two unforgettable events.⁠
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🌿 A free daytime meet & greet with the Santa Maria Novella team, time to explore their personal and home fragrance collections, complimentary gifts with RSVP, and an exclusive gift with purchase.⁠

🌙 An intimate ticketed evening masterclass exploring the Firenze 1221 collection and Eau de Colognes, complete with light bites, drinks, fragrance samples, and more.⁠
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🎟Get Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/3mahmxbd

Merz Apothecary turns 150 this year, and today we’re taking a moment to celebrate! 🎉⁠Our store will be closing early at ...
09/05/2025

Merz Apothecary turns 150 this year, and today we’re taking a moment to celebrate! 🎉⁠

Our store will be closing early at 5PM. Thank you for supporting us through generations, here’s to the next chapter together. 🌿⁠
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🕙 Store Hours: 10AM–5PM⁠
💻 Shop online anytime at smallflower.com

We're open in Lincoln Square today from 10 AM to 6 PM! Stop by to check out our new window display and the last days of ...
09/03/2025

We're open in Lincoln Square today from 10 AM to 6 PM! Stop by to check out our new window display and the last days of our summer sale. 💙

Merz Apothecary is closed today in honor of Labor Day so our team can enjoy a well-deserved break. 💙 While the shop door...
09/01/2025

Merz Apothecary is closed today in honor of Labor Day so our team can enjoy a well-deserved break. 💙 While the shop doors are closed, you can still browse and shop all your favorite remedies, teas, and fragrances online anytime at Smallflower.com🌿✨

We’ll be back tomorrow with our regular store hours, 10am–6pm. We look forward to welcoming you in again soon!

Nothing says summer quite like the crisp, refreshing scent of lemon. 🍋Kala’s Swedish Dream Summer Lemon Collection has q...
08/28/2025

Nothing says summer quite like the crisp, refreshing scent of lemon. 🍋

Kala’s Swedish Dream Summer Lemon Collection has quickly become a best seller at Merz Apothecary, loved for its bright citrus fragrance and gentle, skin-softening formulas. Customers often tell us how uplifting the scent is and how it instantly brightens their day, making it the perfect pick-me-up for the season.

Stop in today to experience why this line is trending now. ✨

You already love their beautifully crafted soaps, now discover the next step in your self-care ritual. 🌿Zador’s new body...
08/26/2025

You already love their beautifully crafted soaps, now discover the next step in your self-care ritual. 🌿

Zador’s new body scrubs and body butters are infused with mineral-rich thermal water from Hévíz, Europe’s largest hot spring, long celebrated for its skin-restoring properties. Designed to gently exfoliate and deeply nourish, they bring the heritage of European spa culture into your everyday self-care.

Stop by Merz Apothecary to elevate your routine with these new arrivals ✨

Address

4716 N Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL
60625

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+17739890900

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