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Bought Lifeway white cheese (cottage cheese) shortly after I opened it, it had mold in it. Bought…read morefour packs at once, love this product- expiration date is almost a week away- every pack had visible mold in it. Went back to the store (not close to me at all) brought a pack to show, even produced chase bank statement with the transaction of said purchase (didn't keep the receipt)- they refused to refund my money. Owner came down himself only to wave me away, dismissively. Family owned means nothing, disgrace! Health hazard, rude, dishonest thiefs and charlatans. Please don't give them your money. #chicagodepartmentofhealth #Lifeway

Good selection of produce and meats. They have better produce and meat variety than can be found at…read moreJewel or Food for Less. The prices are a bit more expensive though. For example, avocados are currently $1.50 each but I've gotten them for under $1 at other stores. It really depends what you're going there for. I like their meat selection and they also have pre-seasoned meats and sausages. They have a very friendly staff who always greets every person who walks in and whenever I bring my kids with me, they'll give them a lollipop!

September 28, 2023

January 2025 Forelle Pears

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Lady Apples January 2025 $3,49/lb

Valli Produce

3.6(132 reviews)

0.8 mi

High prices, dodgy produce, below par bakery, etc. i rarely shop here. Their variety is extensive…read moreand they have a well stocked international section. But their prepared dishes are mediocre at best. F.I. Italian dishes all have the same sweet sauce, almost as though it was made with cream of tomato soup. I bought some bakery sandwich rolls where the dough is so entrained with air they were almost hollow. Their pastry tastes bleh. Not much butter if any and some very waxy oil in other baked goods I could go on but you get it. And yet people flock there. My mother and grandmother wouldn't have set foot in there after their first visit.

Prices are good. Offers senior 10% discount on Tuesdays. (Every bit helps). Produce always fresh,…read moreplentiful, well stocked and good variety. Meat fresh. Shelves usually well stocked. Environmentally conscientious offering paper bags only. A + Only complaint - music. Loud, annoying selections.

New, so new no one knows the price.

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Picked this up at Valli and I'm excited to try it out!

Evanston Outdoor Farmers Market

4.2(73 reviews)

1.9 mi

Fabulous as usual with additional music available today. This has really grown into a very vibrant…read morecommunity.

I love heading over to the Evanston Farmer's market in the summer. Growing up, I was always under…read morethe assumption farmer's markets only sold fruit and vegetables. Boy was I wrong! The Evanston Farmer's market not only sells produce but a host of other things. My last visit, I spent nearly 2 hours going through at least 3 dozen vendors. If you're a foodie or a home chef, you will love this place. I found things like specialty pasta from Pasta Pappone, pasta sauce from the River Valley Ranch tent and some beautiful gladiolus stems I sent over to my mom the following day. There are vendors that sell meats and cheese. A few even offer home delivery services. The food vendor line up at this market is also very good and worth checking out. This year Defloured Bakery from Chicago has a tent and they have some of the best gluten free cupcakes in town. I ended up buying a Whoopie pie. If you want to order ahead of time, Defloured accepts pre-orders online for pick up at the market. Their online pre-order menu has more items for sale versus onsite. You would just prepay before picking up your baked goods. A few local restaurants like Gotta B Crepes and Cocina Azteca have set up space so if you get hungry from all the walking those options are readily available. I've tried both restaurants and both are delicious. If you park in the nearby public parking garage next to the Hilton Garden Inn, your parking is free as long as you remember to validate your ticket at the City of Evanston tent on your way out. My only ding on the market (and this might be COVID related) is the lack of seating on the grounds. The Farmer's market page on the City of Evanston website says food can't be consumed on site. So if you plan on eating, you will need to take it to-go. If you are in the area, I would recommend coming to the market at least once for the experience.

May 3, 2025 Ramps

Savory Chicken Florentine crepe from the Gotta B Crepes tent @ Evanston Farmers Market - Summer 2025.

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July 22, 2023 Fresh peaches

Fresh Farms International Market

3.8(435 reviews)

3.5 mi

If you're familiar with the nearby Jerry's Produce, it's kind of an upscale version of that with…read morewider, cleaner aisles and without all of the chaos. I kind of enjoy that unique style of chaos, though. Anyway, some prices are good, some aren't. There are some things you can't find anywhere else, or at least are hard to find. People were lined up waiting for fresh seafood, and there were some impressive finds in the cheese and deli departments. Everyone was at least moderately friendly. I'll be back.

We have rarely dropped in this particular store, and that's a good thing as far as I'm concerned as…read moreit is very congested, both in the store and around their parking lot. There is a lot of car traffic as their Pointe Plaza strip mall also houses a Walmart and a lot of that traffic goes right by the busy entrance of this Fresh Farms. Inventory and quality wise, they may have what you need or want, but it's a bit of a hassle coming here I would say. The wife wanted some frozen grated cassava, and it turns out not every grocery store carries it, but Fresh Farms does. Also, a pro-tip for you - at both this store and the Fresh Farms on Golf Road (also in Niles), you can freeze to death inside the store year round, so come in with a jacket or equal! They like protecting their produce I guess!

Bakery

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Morse Fresh Market

4.3(314 reviews)

2.4 mi•Rogers Park

Got some things from this locally owned market. It has an okay location in West Rogers Park. Morse…read moreFresh Market is on the same street. Has a lot of what to expect. The produce makes up a lot of the store's inventory, so be sure to get some of this. Before it was pretty common for grocery stores to be independent. It's getting to be like these are all chains, but not at this one. This market is committed to the local community, and helps introduce unfamiliar items to people. A long time business in the community. It opened in 2004 at this location. A few hard to find specialties like Caribbean, Latin, and West African ingredients can be found. They also have hot food service. Has quite a lot inside. It's located on Morse Avenue at Greenview and is popular with many people. They make a lot of the prepared foods made to order, so it's fresh, and there's a good selection of meats and vegetables.

A solid local neighborhood grocery store. No, it's not cheap, but it has a quality selection that…read morecaters to a variety of tastes and is always staffed with friendly people hustling to keep the store clean and well stocked. Sometimes they have good sales on particular items, such as produce that's overripe. I really love their selection of prepared foods, both entrees and bakery items. Their tiramisu "Greco traditional style" is some of the best tiramisu I've ever had!! Yes, their recently implemented "bag policy" is somewhat of a hassle, but I imagine they are such a small store that theft is actually an issue. Therefore they are trying to keep their profit margins in the black and I get that! They always have homeless people outside the store, many of whom I now know by name, who are just trying to get something to eat (and they do, from me and other neighbors), but it's still a liability for the store if someone steals from them. This isn't Walmart, i don't condone thieving from local markets!

This is the outside of the store, and the fruit is very reasonably priced.

My fav market!

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Market Place On Oakton

4.1(126 reviews)

2.2 mi

This is a little gem of an international grocery store. They have a great selection of produce and…read moreother foodstuffs. From Polish to Asian items can be found here. I was walking around and all the employees said hello. I purchased some potato salad and oil vinegar coleslaw. Both were really good. The have a nice selection of fresh meat (Zabiha Halal) and fish counter. The deli counter was loaded with meats, olive and cheeses. The store is clean and didn't have a weird meat/fish smell. You should check it out.

Worst Biryanai ever tasted. Smell foul, like uncook chicken. Portion is so small even for one…read moreperson. No condiment that usually comes with it. Nothing what so ever. Not going back there again.

3.7 mi•Andersonville, Edgewater

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Fresh fish

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Checkout area.

Edgewater Produce

4.4(227 reviews)

I've been here twice now since moving to Chicago and the prices are by far some of the best I've…read moreseen anywhere. Produce is fresh, prices on chicken breasts and other meats are really good, and the employees are polite and receptive. It is by far my favorite grocery in the Andersonville area, and it's quite close to home. I'll keep looking forward to going here!

It's ok. I've stopped by a few times, and their produce tends to be ripe to overripe. Prices for…read moremost things tend to be a little higher than the Jewel across the street. I love stores like this, but I always feel like I'm paying a slight premium because they don't get the price breaks the larger stores get.

Edgewater Produce - EDGEWATER PRODUCE.(BrynMawr/Clark Area, Cross from Jewel) Fresh Produce,Veggies & Fruits Grocery, Deli etc . Nice & Easy. Clean Place. Cool!

EDGEWATER PRODUCE.(BrynMawr/Clark Area, Cross from Jewel) Fresh Produce,Veggies & Fruits Grocery, Deli etc . Nice & Easy. Clean Place. Cool!

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EDGEWATER PRODUCE.(BrynMawr/Clark Area, Cross from Jewel) Fresh Produce,Veggies & Fruits Grocery, Deli etc . Nice & Easy. Clean Place. Cool!

Rogers Park Fruit Market

4.0(79 reviews)

1.7 mi•Rogers Park

I do grocery here since 2014. They have parking, which makes life easier to do grocery…read more I bought fish, chicken, steak from here. Veggies & fruit good here too. You will get lots of ethical food here. Services are good.

Very good fresh produce.Always clean & they have been here for so many years.They are a Rogers Park…read morestaple.

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Oxtail, cut fresh in small pieces.

Trader Joe's

4.2(146 reviews)

1.5 mi

I love Trader Joe's and have been to many locations in both IL and CA…read more Recently I was looking for some to go foods since I was hosting a brunch for 2: just me and a friend. Parking: the lot is small but I always find a spot towards back of the lot. The tasting section in Trader Joe's is very nice. The tasting section staff member is always a wonderful conversationalist, very engaging. Store has semi wide aisles, nicely decorated and signs in store sharing prices. For brunch I was pleased to buy all items for under $20: Charles Shaw wine, Kale and Broccoli salad, Vanilla Cake and Cookies. My favorite item was the cake! I can't wait to try all the cake flavors. Cashier is so helpful. I find shopping at Trader Joe's an extremely enjoyable experience.

I am European, I know Trader Joe's and Aldi and they are kind of the bottom of the barrel in…read moreGermany but they are actually décent in the US. The good: the staff the people! Thank you! The bad: been going to this location for over a year, I noticed they are clearly shrinking their size for the same price. And I also noticed it for high selling product. The Belgian waffle took 30% down in size (same price) and they did the same for some breads, like the Trader Joe's Tuscan, same price and but it shrinked. It is not just tariffs people, I am well connected in the food industry, greed is also part of the game. I make a good income I can all afford all of those but the last few times were an absolute joke. Trader Joe's we like you but we see also when you become greedy, if you want to keep my business and other that can afford it, you are going to communicate way more clearly these changes. Tariff sucks, I get it but greed too.