Te-Jay's Adult Books
53 W Hubbard St, Chicago, IL 60654
Our take
EditorialTe-Jay's Adult Books has been operating in River North since 1989 and remains one of Chicago's last 24/7 adult-arcade-and-retail combinations. The store stocks 15,000+ DVDs, magazines, books, toys, and one of the largest poppers selections in the city. The video arcade has 14 booths, 8 of which contain glory holes, recent reviews make it clear this is a cruising space drawing a heavily LGBTQ+ and 'DL' (discreet) customer base. Reviewers describe the retail floor as clean with helpful staff. The friction worth knowing: an older male cashier is named in a one-star review for charging $1 just to enter, then accusing the customer of not using the money for the booths when the customer briefly stepped out for cash; a separate review describes the same older clerk as 'super mean to everyone.' A question about whether women are allowed went unanswered in recent reviews. Best for LGBTQ+ male cruising clientele specifically and 24-hour DVD/magazine/poppers shoppers, women shoppers may not be the intended audience.
Store description
Te-Jay’s Adult Books, locally owned since 1989, offers Chicago a premier spot for adult entertainment. With over 15,000 adult DVDs, magazines, books, toys, and more, we cater to all preferences, including LGBT-friendly selections. Our state-of-the-art video arcade features 14 booths, 8 of which contain glory holes, plus 123 video channels. We also offer a vast selection of 300+ lubes and condoms. Visit us and explore what makes Te-Jay’s a standout in adult entertainment!
What customers say
Summarized from 99 reviews- 24/7 hours rare for the segment and unique among current Chicago adult stores
- 15,000+ DVDs, magazines, and one of the largest poppers selections in the city
- Arcade with 14 booths (8 with glory holes) draws cruising clientele
- Clean store with helpful staff when paired with the right associate
- LGBT-friendly selection across DVDs and magazines
- An older male cashier is named in multiple recent reviews for hostility, including charging $1 entry and then accusing a customer of not using the money for the booths when they briefly stepped out for cash
- A question about whether women are allowed went unanswered in the recent review wall
- First-time visitors describe being more nervous about getting towed than the visit itself
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