Pawn Chicago
509 reviews Independent
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Pawn shops in Chicago, IL
The directory lists 47 pawn shops in Chicago, Illinois, with 9,192 Google reviews between them. 29 are independent shops and 18 are chain locations, led by Cash America Pawn (13) and EZPAWN (5). 25 have a customer review or website that shows they buy gold and jewelry. 6 list Sunday hours on Google. The median Google rating is 4.5, and 26 shops are rated 4.5 or higher.
Chicago, ILCity guide
- Pawn shops listed
- 47
- Independent
- 29 (62%)
- Chain locations
- 18 (38%)
- Buy gold (proof shown)
- 25
- Open Sundays
- 6
- Layaway (proof shown)
- 15
- Median Google rating
- 4.5
Top-rated independent pawn shops in Chicago
The 6 highest: independent shops with 20 or more Google reviews, ranked by rating weighted by review count. Chain locations are left out here so local shops get the spotlight.
WEST TOWN JEWELRY & LOAN
264 reviews Independent
Royal Pawn Shop
636 reviews Independent
Chicago Pawners & Jewelers
617 reviews Independent
Chicago Super Pawn
319 reviews Independent
United Loan Co
275 reviews Independent
Independents and chains
29 of the 47 listed shops (62%) are independents. The other 18 belong to 2 chains, counted as a shop name with three or more listed locations that share one website.
- Cash America Pawn13 locations
- EZPAWN5 locations
- Independent shops29
Pawn shops that buy gold in Chicago
25 listed shops in Chicago buy gold and jewelry, going by a customer review that describes selling or pawning gold there or by the shop's own website (16 of them independent). Here is the proof for each, best-rated first, with at most two locations per chain.
- WEST TOWN JEWELRY & LOAN4.9 ★★★★★
“I recently had the pleasure of working with Gabe to sell some gold, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.” (Google review)
- Royal Pawn Shop4.8 ★★★★★
Per the shop's website
- Chicago Pawners & Jewelers4.8 ★★★★★
Per the shop's website
- United Loan Co4.8 ★★★★★
Per the shop's website
- Howard Jewelry & Loan4.8 ★★★★★
“On a very cold Chicago day, I decided to step into this shop to sell some jewelry I no longer used.” (Google review)
- Pawn Chicago4.9 ★★★★★
Mentioned in 1 customer review
- Cash America Pawn4.7 ★★★★★
Per the shop's website
- Cash America Pawn4.7 ★★★★★
Per the shop's website
- Pawn Shop - Clark Pawners & Jewelers4.7 ★★★★★
“I had sold them some jewelry and they were fair with the amount negotiated.” (Google review)
- EZPAWN4.6 ★★★★★
“Service was great Chris helped me out with pawning my chain excellent service 10/10 definitely recommend!” (Google review)
Before you go, read how to sell gold at a pawn shop: sort by karat and ask each shop what it pays per gram. Compare every buyer on sell gold in Chicago.
Pawn shops open on Sundays in Chicago
6 listed shops have Sunday hours on Google, 1 of them independent. Sunday hours can change around holidays, so call first.
| Shop | Sunday hours | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| EZPAWN | 12–5 PM | 4.6★ |
| EZPAWN | 10 AM–5 PM | 4.6★ |
| B & B Jewelry & Loan Co | 10 AM–5 PM | 4.3★ |
Where the shops cluster
Counted from the shops' mailing addresses. Where several shops share a ZIP code or a road, you can compare offers in one trip.
ZIP codes with the most shops
- 60609 4
- 60623 4
- 60626 4
- 60625 3
- 60639 3
- 60647 3
- 60615 2
- 60618 2
Streets with three or more shops
- N Clark St3
- S Ashland Ave3
- W 26th St3
- W Devon Ave3
What pawn shops in Chicago deal in
Number of listed Chicago shops whose customer reviews or own website mention each item. Each shop's page shows the proof.
Quick answers
- How many pawn shops are in Chicago?
- The directory lists 47 pawn shops with a Chicago address: 29 independent and 18 chain locations.
- Which pawn shops in Chicago buy gold?
- 25 shops have a customer review or website showing they buy gold and jewelry, including WEST TOWN JEWELRY & LOAN, Royal Pawn Shop and Chicago Pawners & Jewelers.
- Are any pawn shops in Chicago open on Sunday?
- Yes. 6 shops list Sunday hours on Google, such as EZPAWN (12–5 PM) and EZPAWN (10 AM–5 PM). Call ahead, since Sunday hours change.
Before you go
Pawn loan terms and fees vary by state and by shop, so ask for them in writing. New to pawning? Read how pawn loans work and pawn or sell?, and get your item ready before the trip.