Our Locations

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Chicago Cultural Center

Originally the Chicago Public Library, this historic downtown third space houses free art exhibitions, tours, community events and our very first Good Things Vending Machine. Concepted in 2019 and installed in 2021 - this machine was our proof of concept and is Located in the interactive Welcome Center.

Painted by Molly Anne Bishop
78 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
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Off Color Mouse Trap

The Off Color Brewing taproom’s got 16 draftlines, can and bottle options, a riverside view and a dog friendly patio. In 2022 this machine was installed at the late, great Metropolitan Brewing and given a new home at Mousetrap in 2023. Metro and OC are two Chicago brewing legends with a long history of “crossover episodes,” which now includes our machine that lives in their main space. 

Painted by Bryn Gleason
1460 N Kingsbury St, Chicago, IL 60642
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Off Color Mouse Trap
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Kimball Arts Center

Kimball Arts Center is a hub of Chicago creativity. Located next to the 606 Trail in Humboldt Park and open to the public, this space invites the community in to meet these businesses, see the art, catch a show and grab a coffee.

Painted by Katie Chung
1757 N Kimball Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
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Kimball Arts Center
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The Way Out

Way Out is our resident Joy Wizard, Dave’s, favorite spot for wings and drag. A community bar that boasts nice fun cool times and does not disappoint. Cold Beer - Cheap Shots - Free Pool Table and a recently added photo booth. This machine features free Plan B in collaboration with Midwest Access Coalition.

Painted by OHOK
3213 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
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The Way Out
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Kaiser Tiger

This west loop beer garden has a long and unexpected list of offerings. With rotating drafts, a cat named Bacon, Shuffleboard and Bocce seasonally and a free shuttle to the United Center after your pregame there is always a reason to swing by.

Painted by Alyssa Low
1415 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607
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Kaiser Tiger
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The Owl

One of the first places in Chicago we saw a unique vending machine, The Owl is a true Chicago Cultural Institution. Open til 4am, this late night legend allowed us to swap out their inherited mini vending machine with our 6th machine. This machine features free Plan B in collaboration with Midwest Access Coalition.

Painted by Le Panther
2521 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
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The Owl
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Garfield Park Conservatory

Garfield Park Conservatory is one of the largest greenhouse conservatories in the US and a gift to the community. Our most recent collaboration, and our largest project to date, includes a machine and extending wall mural . The project serves to invite folks to move from the inside greenhouses to the expansive 10 acres of outdoor space.   

Painted by Chi Nwosu
300 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60624
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Garfield Park Conservatory
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Find In-Machine Good Things Online!

If you saw something SPECIAL in one of our MACHINES or you’re just curious about the GOOD THINGS we sell. Take a gander inside our store to find LAST CHANCE ARTIST GOODS, MYSTERY & NOSTALGIA items, and a PRACTICAL thing every now and then.