Stopped by Trader Joe's on the way to Ravinia Music Festival to pick up food for a picnic dinner…read more Needed a loaf of ciabatta, an assortment of crackers and fig and olive crisps to go with our European tinned seafood. (The salmon and tuna pates from France are amazing.) Added a trio of cheeses in one pack. Iberico, Cabra and Manchego. Perfect. The vegan tzatziki dip was so fresh and creamy. Should have added some cucumbers. Maybe next time? The Ranier cherries were so sweet and juicy. Delicious. No wine for our group, but we did grab some iced chai lattes and kombucha. Bring a bag. Plenty of parking. A perfect shopping stop at Trader Joe's on the way to Ravinia Music Festival.

Why have I never written a review for Trader Joe's?…read more I love TJ's -- from the floral section to the frozen aisle to the seasonal items. I went crazy in the Pumpkin section -- pumpkin (gluten free) muffins, pumpkin body scrub, tea, triple ginger beer -- and picked up chicken soup, frozen ginger cubes, jumbo blueberries, a cinnamon broom (I get this every year), mochi bites and more. I only went in for soup and popsicles and I came out with three bags. I love it! So many good products and I really restrained myself. Super nice and friendly staff.

...So we wandered around the market. It definitely reminds me of Anton's Fruit Ranch. They have a…read morenice kosher meat counter in the back along with a bakery. The rugelah is fresh daily along with other pastries. There's a nice selection of kosher food and some fresh vegetables and fruits as well. I picked up some Dubai Chocolate and my friend got some too with pistachio and some of the fresh rugelah. They also have fresh baked challah, rye and other loaves of bread. It's definitely worth stopping by and grabbing some essentials.

I thought it would be super crowded on a Sunday...not the case. Great selection. Driving into the…read moreparking lot from 41 northbound exit requres extra caution

I'm originally from Long Island, and since moving out here, I've pretty much just been settling for…read moreJewel. Honestly, I thought that was just the standard for suburban grocery stores around here. I hadn't even heard of Sunset Foods until a TV commercial popped up the other night. Back in NY, I practically lived at Uncle Giuseppe's, and I've been majorly missing that high-end, Italian-market vibe. The commercial looked legit, so this past Saturday, I figured why not make the drive up to Highland Park and check it out. The second I pulled up, it just felt different. I got a super warm greeting walking in, but what really sold me was this guy outside grilling hot dogs right by the entrance. Honestly, just catching that smell in the weekend air instantly took me back to summers on Long Island. The store itself has a great vibe, really clean and upscale. I hit the cheese section first because the gourmet selection is massive. A really nice staff member saw me looking a bit overwhelmed and helped me pick out a few incredible cheeses. Then I hit the bakery and deli, totally overloading my basket with random finds, including a massive brownie that looked insane, and some awesome cured meats. But the real test was the meat and seafood counter. At Jewel, half the time the meat looks like it's turning brown under the plastic wrap. Sunset is the exact opposite. Everything looked fresh and bright. They were running a sale on salmon, and I picked up a filet that was delicious. Yeah, the register total was definitely higher than what I'd pay at Jewel, but the quality difference is night and day. You get what you pay for. So glad I found this place, it's the closest thing to home I've found yet.

My wife encourage me to stop at the Sunset Foods while I was over here to see what this place that…read moreI offer. The staff here was absolutely friendly but food-wise, I thought the selection was pretty minimal , Bare Bones and above all a bit overpriced which kind of disappointed my experience here. Overall, this place has a variety of many things from vegan options for my wife to a variety of cold drinks to go. Check out lines move by pretty fast as well. This place featured plenty of parking as well. Overall, I thought this was an average grocery store to check out.

Occasionally, I stop by this Jewel-Osco to pick up a few items. It used to be my go-to grocery…read morestore back in the day, but this visit reminded me why it no longer is. As soon as I walked in, the store felt dated, from the lighting and décor to the overall atmosphere. I came to take advantage of a $7 off $7 purchase promotion Jewel offered to celebrate the Bears' win over the Green Bay Packers on January 10, 2026. The promotion was supposed to be redeemed with a digital coupon between January 12 and 16. I have been part of their loyalty program for a while, and this was my first time clipping one of their digital coupons on my desktop. When I checked out at the self-checkout, the $7 discount did not apply, even after I entered my phone number and confirmed I was connected to my Jewel loyalty account. The staff overseeing the area kept asking to see the coupon on my phone app. I did not realize I also had to download their app, since clipping the digital coupon on a computer is all that is required with Mariano's. The staff was not particularly friendly, but he did manually take $7 off this time.  I thanked him for his help and mentioned the convenience of Mariano's system, fully expecting the response of "we are not Mariano's," and that was exactly what I got. Haha. That is also why Jewel is not my primary grocery store anymore. Unfortunately, the Bears lost their following game on January 18 and ended the season abruptly, so I will not need to worry about redeeming another Jewel digital coupon anytime soon.

I really try to give grocery stores the benefit of the doubt, but every time I shop at Jewel, I…read morewalk away disappointed. The produce is consistently poor quality--bruised, wilted, or already going bad. It's frustrating when you can't rely on basics like fruits and vegetables to be fresh. On top of that, the store just feels dirty. The floors, shelves, and overall appearance look like they haven't been properly managed. If I go, it's only for an emergency and a handful of items. I try to do self check out, everytime the machine has an issue and it takes forever for someone to come and help fix it. I have left a few times without any items. Staying hopeful this can be corrected.

The housemade Queso dip…read more (review could end with the above, cause its better than anything...even the gourmetzo dips and spreads at FoodStuffs. Grab some tortilla chips and two containers of the Queso, just to save yourself the imminent trip back here to get more!) DeeJays is designed for the dash-in. You need an ingredient for the dessert you're baking? Out of wine or beer? Hungry for some fruit:? You can dash-in here and there's 100% probability you'll find what you need. Maybe not the tip top place for full-week weekly grocery shopping, but so reliable for the basics, the urgent, the quickie. The team is super friendly and helpful. Go in the winter, on a snowy blowing day, and just see how they will cheer you up. Was this store called Lakeside Foods way back when Big Al's, the movie theater and Blinker Street anchored the ends of Vernon?

This used to be my favorite store in our neighborhood. I've been a customer for over 20 years…read more Since Sunset purchased The Grand Food markets, the produce is not worth buying anymore. It used to be my go to.

Stopped in on a Friday evening while I was staying in Deerfield after a dinner in Highland Park…read more Picked up snacks for the hotel room. The Almond Joy cookies are delicious. Everything else we bought was pretty standard. Some snacks, vodka, Diet Coke, Giardiniera to take home, etc. I'll be back.

I have been shopping here for more than two decades. The produce and seasonal selections have…read morealways been good, and I especially loved how they stocked items for every occasion. Their coupons often have great deals, even though they sometimes do not ring up correctly without assistance ,but at least they try to offer discounts. Lately, however, I have noticed the produce stock has become inconsistent, the quality has diminished, and I can no longer rely on availability the way I once could. This used to be my dependable last-minute shopping stop, but unfortunately not anymore. What disappointed me most was an experience I recently had while shopping for groceries. I noticed many wilted flowers and potted plants being thrown away, so I politely asked if they could donate them instead. I spoke with Scott, the manager, and was disappointed by how bluntly and unwillingly he responded. He said they were already donating to an old age center, while the florist mentioned they had stopped donating there long ago. It was discouraging to see so much waste when those flowers could still be used meaningfully by churches or community spaces where they are appreciated throughout the day. The rude and unfriendly interaction made the experience even more disappointing.

They have corporate specials on Nicotine pouches all the time. The problem is they don't always…read morehave it loaded in the system. So you pay full price. I've decided to move my business to an online business. It will probably be cheaper anyway. I used to come in a get a drink etc. And always got gas there. It was out of the way. But I liked going for the pouches. They don't seem to care so I'm fine.

I've said previously, it's a rare occasion when I purchase gas, like for this visit when I had to…read morefill up my rental before returning it across the street at Hertz. So, points for convenience. Points for having so many pumps. I didn't look at price, just selected the lowest octane level. The premises looked clean, lots of paper towels and cleaner to wash the windshield (I didn't use it). Busy!

Beautiful selection of meats and produce. Available are items to serve from one person to a crowd…read more Many good homemade soups and bakery, lots of frozen selections. Flowers, liquor, party needs, and exceptionally nice salespeople. Delivery is a great option. A class store.

This place is amazing! I had moved back to the suburbs a few years ago and totally forgot this…read moreplace had existed. After hitching a ride with my neighbor to try some seafood soup another neighbor of ours recommended I was blown away. The freshly prepared food is actually fresh and tastes really good. Like you can't make it better at home good. All the produce and meats look very fresh as well. I have deep regrets about not going here sooner. This place is leagues above the other grocery store chains. They really truly care here.