They have changed a lot in the years. They are now very friendly and nice. I don't know their names but the young kid in the afternoons is so nice and kind. I have changed my opinion and I think they are doing a great job. read more

all I can say is whoever has been giving good ratings to this place for the past two years is a straight up liar. Despite coming here for over a year , they will literally watch and follow you from aisle to aisle to aisle while simultaneously dismissing the many caucasian customers who are entering the store. read more

Beware - this store calculates the "tax" and adds it to the subtotal (aka their revenue), then the "real" tax is collected on the subtotal.

Staff followed my African American friend and I around the store. Staff members were also not wearing masks. Would give 0 starts if possible. read more

Great place to stop in for wine or convenience items. Staff here is friendly and the location is unbeatable. It's nice and accessible for the BYOB restaurants on broadway, which is great if you forget wine or beer. read more

Stopped by here as I just moved to Chicago and live down the street. Wanted to take a look at their bourbon selection. I was shocked at what I saw... they had a great selection of hard to find bourbons, but all were marked up ~3-400%. Well beyond their retail value and second hand value. Normally the weller 12 retails for $55 and goes for $100 but having it marked up to $250 is ridiculous. I had a conversation with the owner as he was working when I was there. He told me he can't come down in price, and that someone will buy it. I feel bad for who he suckers into this. read more

Apple Bite Mart - Rock Hill Farms, Elmer T Lee, Blanton's - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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It's gone. Just gone. Signs gone. Closed out of nowhere. I was there 2 days ago and now it's deserted.

The cashiers do not wear masks! I've been here 3 times and won't go back since they don't wear masks at the front of house. Usually there are three people up front and only one person checks you out but no one was wearing a mask. The simplest act of kindness they don't follow. read more

What can I say about Apple Bite Mart? I have been stopping at the store for years. It's great to be greeted with your name when you enter the store. The store is very convenient. Neil, Sammy and Jorge are great!! They have all of the basic staples you may need such soaps, snacks and refrigerated items. They also have a great seclection of wines, beers, and liquors. Of course, lottery tickets. It is great to see a lot of regulars in this store. Highly recommanable store! read more

Amazing selection and friendly owners. Whether it's their expansive offerings of beer and liquor, to solid options for snacking - it's always a treat stopping by! read more

No matter what I have a hankering for Apple Bite is right there to back me up. Jose Cuervo? Check. Cheap bottle of Yellowtail? Check. Disaronno? Check. Ginger Ale? Check. Evian? Check. Friendly Staff? Check. Gotta love this place? Check. read more

I am their semi- neighbor and I love them. First, they don't stare at you when you walk in, it's always filled with people so it's not dead silent. They are packed with stuff that isn't missing, unlike SOME mini marts I've been too. They have good prices for drinks and beers. They are pretty generic, but damn handy before wandering to Walgreens or CVS. Sometimes you can coax them into putting only $2 on your credit card--if you're special enough! read more

The only place in the city that I've found ketchup flavored potato chips. An absolute goldmine for that fact alone. Also a consistent stocker of Sparks and the uber Sparks Plus! Friendly staff. Bring your bike inside if you want, just don't knock things over when you lean it up. read more

Oh good God they have everything! Limes? Check! Tequila? Check! Amaretto? Check! Sour mix? Check! Beer? (Even though I don't drink beer) Check! Reasonable prices? Check! Check! Check! Check! The employees are friendly and aren't the creepy liquor mini mart variety. And on New Year's Eve when it is snowing outside and everyone and their brother is trying to catch a cab they will help you! It's a smaller store but it's jam packed with all kinds of liquid, liquor goodness! read more

Best place. Ever. And I hear they give discounts to white sox fans. Ask at the counter... read more

Apple Bite Mart - the front of the store - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

SUPER NICE GUYS! They don't always have what I am looking for, but it's a corner store not a department store, so I accept that. read more

Been going here for 3 years. It's a great neighborhood corner store. They will have most of the basic necessities you are looking for.... and a great selection of beers, wines and liquors. As it's been mentioned, the people who work here are extremely friendly and you will want to give them your money. Their awesome quirk: They wear heavy metal tshirts (Iron Maiden) but they're always listening to opera or classical music. Makes me giggle every time I'm in there. read more

I used to live down the street from this place for three years, and one of the things I miss most about living in that apartment were my regular trips to Apple Bite. It's super conveniently located for all the regular items you need to visit the corner store to purchase, and it's all reasonably priced. And the stuff that is a little pricier is worth it because I could walk 1/2 a block in pajama pants to buy milk. Did I mention how awesome the guys are that work here? It used to be an ongoing joke (with more than a hint of honesty) with my friends that I secretly wanted to be one of the people that come in and hang out with the employees/owners. They are so nice, cool, and friendly. Give them your money. read more

Thanks to being around the corner from my apt., I come here pretty often. It's a convenience store, so the prices are little higher. However I'm lazy and don't always want to walk the two extra blocks to CVS. + ATM + CC accepted + Plethora of liquor + Nice selection of mixers + Surprising selection of food + Open pretty late on weekends - Seems like they are frequently out of SF Redbull read more

I've lived a block & a half away from the Apple Bite Mart for 3 1/2 years now, & I love the place. It's got everything a local corner store should have, plus so much more. They have a decent selection of pre-packaged food, plus all the basic kitchen necessities (milk, eggs, cheese, sugar, coffee, etc). They usually have a very small selection of produce up on the front counter, but typically only apples & bananas. They've got a pretty good assortment of toiletries, but the real gem (if this doesn't give away too much about my personal character) is the selection of alcohol! While technically it's a corner shop & not a liquor store, they do quite a job of hiding that fact! Very nice wine selection, lots of choices for hard booze, & plenty of varieties beer - well beyond the typical corner store selection. The staff is always friendly, & a few of them even learned my name & greet me accordingly. It's not at all uncommon to walk in and find one or two local friendly faces hanging out at the counter chatting, often with a dog to pet. Overall, it's a friendly place with everything you could want in a local corner store, plus enough booze to re-up any party you got going nearby (and it helps that they're open later than most of the areas liquor shops). Check them out! If nothing else the mural on the outside makes them frickin awesome! read more

AVOID APPLE BITE MART! As Jeremy W. said, it is NOT the same Apple Bite since new owners took over. First, the old owners cared about the neighborhood and its people. They knew me, chatted with me, and were always helpful about buying bottles of wine for gifts. They knew--JUST KNEW, no questions asked-- when I had a breakup and gave me a pint of Ben and Jerry's for free. Their selection was good. Sure, the store was a little cramped, but they usually had what I needed in a pinch. Further, if I just came in to use the ATM, I wasn't accosted with a "find what you're looking for, miss?" when I was walking out. They only seem to care about people buying stuff. I once went in for something basic and they didn't have it. I walked to the door and again was accosted with a "find what you're looking for?" If I'm walking out empty-handed, then NO, I didn't find what I was looking for. The selection of everything has gone down the drain. Further, I sometimes feel judged when taking things to the register. I once bought four bottles of wine for a party I was having, and the guy looked at me like I was an alcoholic. I also feel like they're constantly watching my movements every time I shop there. I avoid Apple Bite now. It used to be a friendly place, a place where I knew I could get what I needed in a pinch. Not so much anymore. The new owners are jerks. The selection has faltered. read more

I'm pretty much going to echo everyone else's thoughts. It's a nice, neighborhoody feeling place. Friendly staff, great selection of items for the amount of space (it's a bit cramped, but you can find almost anything). Great for a last-minute purchase of cheap, chilled white wine if you just wanna stay in for the night and watch a movie you copied from Netflix months ago. ;) read more

Everything you want out of a corner shop. They have the essentials as well as a good selection of booze. Do they have anything that I can't get at CVS or Walgreens, no. But they're also closer and not some big corporation that probably is deforesting the amazon or killing puppies somewhere so I like to keep them around. I'm only giving them 4 stars because they are yet to sell me a multi million dollar lotto ticket winner. When I win the lotto I will give them the final star read more

The cashier sent me multiple social media friend requests after I visited the store which means he stole my name from my credit card or memorized it and two days later decided to look me and my friends up. Incredibly scary and creepy. They also do not wear masks in the store. read more

This place has a small selection of liquor but it is a bit overpriced,(New Amsterdam fifth 13.99 when it is normally 9.99 a bottle if not cheaper at some places) but if you are in a pinch and missed all the other stores that's the price you pay for not planning ahead is my thought. The cashier was cool he talked to us and told us about some brands we hadn't heard of before. This isn't the first time I have visited this spot just the first time I checked in go figure I always try and do my check-ins. Anyway, I don't know if it is still true but the first time I stopped by they were pet friendly which was neat if you are out walking your family friend and decide you want a bit of the nip...lol, I will be back again if I forget to go to Kenwood and get a bit of a savings on my liquor but this place is great. read more

A gem of a corner store! First of all, the workers are extremely kind and helpful, and decent guys to talk sports with. Secondly, most importantly, the beer and wine selection is incredible! There are all sizes and packs of beer in everything from $5 6 packs of bud light to $18 craft brews. There's something for everyone and the price is completely reasonable. No, it's not Walmart prices, but it's a small business and the lines are one person deep at worst. There are plenty of wines, also with a wide range of prices and types. read more

We called them late on a Saturday night, right before they closed. Being about 10 minutes away, we asked if there was any way they would let us in if we came by, even after closing. They did! Good selection, reasonable prices. Good corner liquor store. read more

Way overpriced on bourbon. Avoid. There are much better places in the area with realistic pricing.

A really awesome little corner strre. I live about half a block away, so this has become my go-to for booze as well as any snack cravings or last-minute needs. They used to have just a decent selection of beer in the refrigerated section, but they've just recently repurposed a whole row of shelving to house unchilled beers, which really expanded their selection. Solid liquor section - perhaps priced slightly higher than a big-box alcohol store like Binny's. The staff are super nice and they're always stocked up. Recommended! read more

They have everything you need, and are always friendly. They even offer matches when you buy a pack of cigarettes! From snacks, smokes, liquor, beer, wine, champagne, or an ATM....they have it! They even have Little Dudes! I am so grateful to have this place a block from Maggie R.'s house. Hooray for Apple Bite! read more

Very nice, friendly people. They have a great location as they are not even half a block from a sushi BYOB! The guy even offered to uncork my bottle if the sushi place didn't offer to uncork it. Prices were good, friendly guy. No complaints. read more

Their prices are right, and they treat their regulars like family. I wish I still lived in the neighborhood and could visit more often. Such great guys running the place. read more

This place is amazing. Extremely friendly service, good selection of brew and booze plus they carry Belgium ale (my favorite). The guys that work here are also knowledgeable about their products. If you're in the neighborhood you should go here before walgreens, cvs or binny's. read more

A good neighborhood liquor store run by some great people. If you live in the vicinity they have even been known to sign for UPS packages for you and keep them behind the counter, rather than letting them sit unattended in the foyer of your building, or not get delivered at all. They have a pretty good selection of hooch and are willing to make recommendations. read more

I might not have stopped in here if it wasn't so close to my new place, but I'm glad I did - and I've relied on the place more than once when I was in a hurry. They've got a large selection of snacks - including some actual food (if mac and cheese counts). The beer selection is a lot more impressive than most convenience stores - they actually sell microbrews. The staff is pleasant. There's a $10 minimum for using a card. read more

This is probably my boyfriend's and my dog's favorite place. The guys that work there are really friendly, and I always feel welcome walking in to hear great music or the tv on. Wide selection of wine and lots of corner-shop last minute type goods. read more

This place is fabulous!!! I live a block from Apple Bite and can't say enough good things about it! And the fellas that run the store are so pleasant and helpful! They have every random thing you are looking for. I highly recommend EVERYONE to patronize this joint! read more

ALL of the employees here are extremely nice to my girlfriend and I. Also, our dog LOVES to visit the store. She's both allowed inside as long as she's well behaved and they give her treats as long as she sits for them. So convenient! A bottle of wine and some flowers from the nice people a few stores down definitely makes my girlfriend happy. They have also open up after closing if someones there and we knock. It's great having this as a neighborhood store! read more

Friendly people, but they sell very old beer. 3+ month old IPAs are consistently on the shelf here. Find a different place to get your beer. read more

I love these guys! Good selection of beverages, good prices, and who would expect opera playing in a corner store!!