Zojirushi Coffee Maker - Where to buy in Chicago?

May 20, 2008 9:09 AM

Where can I buy a Zojirushi coffee maker in Chicago? I'd prefer to pick one up in person, as opposed to ordering online. The Zojirushi website is very helpful in pointing me towards a retailer.
posted by steinwald to shopping (5 comments total)

The Zojirushi website is very helpful in pointing me towards a retailer.

Yes. Yes it is.

Looks like you're having trouble because they don't have any retailers in Illinois for their coffeemakers. As far as I can tell, this store in Bloomington, IN is the closest they've got to Chicago.
posted by nebulawindphone at 9:22 AM on May 20

I have seen Zojirushi products at both H MART (stores in Niles and Naperville) and at Mitsuwa in Schaumburg. Don't know if they have coffee makers, but you could call those places. Also, Chinatown in Chicago has plenty of shops, including at least one kitchen shop, but I haven't been in awhile.

Say, here's a coffee maker at Mitsuwa.
posted by limeswirltart at 9:37 AM on May 20

The Schaumburg Mitsuwa's housewares/gadget area is really lacking. I wouldn't drive all the way over there just to see if they specifically have the coffee maker.
posted by spec80 at 9:55 AM on May 20

I bought my Zoji from NewEgg.com. I had NO problems with the shipment, it was fast and well-packed. I would order again, definitely. I couldn't find one locally, even though I live in a heavily populated metro area. I am madly in love with my coffee maker; it makes the best coffee, and keeps it HOT.

Good luck, hope you love it as much as I do.
posted by casadecruz at 12:37 PM on May 20

As far as being in the actual city limits...

Many of the Asian markets near the Argyle red line have Zojirushi stuff.

Also this Korean market near Belmont & Kimball.

Like limeswirltart, I have never specifically looked for Coffee Makers, but I've definitely seen Zojirushi rice makers and electric boilers at these places.
posted by kpmcguire at 12:55 PM on May 20