Amazing prices, friendly staff that didn't give my hipster ass dirty looks for shopping there, clean store, FRESH produce that didn't have rot and gnats all over it, canned chocolate mole sauce, AND I bought an entire bag of groceries for only $25- including a dozen organic brown eggs. I may never go to Whole Foods again (unless it's to buy fresh fish)... The only negative was the mega narrow aisles but that's nothing to dock stars over! read more

I am Puerto Rican and I absolutely love to shop at this store. Their products are so authentic to our culture. When my mom, dad and I make sofrito or pasteles we always get out produce from here. It's such a nice place to shop at. The store is clean and well stocked and prices are good. read more

Since I panned Stanley's in another review, I figured inquiring minds are asking "Where DOES Liz get her produce?" The answer - Armitage Produce. It's good quality, it's inexpensive and the fruit lasts beyond the drive home (which means it's already better than Stanleys!). The chicken breasts are also very inexpensive, but you do have to go closer to the bacalao (stinky salted fish) than many people would be comfortable. An added bonus - if you buy yourself all of your anti-oxidant filled fruits and veggies, you can totally spoil it by getting a delicious churro!! Several varieties are available by the check out. read more

Wow, I was pleasantly surprised! Upon walking in the store, I was greeted with the delicious smell of vanilla, cinnamon and warm baked pastries and bread. The fruit and vegetable selection was pretty great, though some produce (a few of the melons) was definitely too old for them to be attempting to sell. They have some fresh meats -- But the fish looked a bit questionable. A wall of assorted beans, coconut and papaya juices. And the craziest candies by the registers, all sorts. Black and white coconut, mango, papaya, all pressed with sugars. I was tempted, but nahh. I will definitely stop in here for my produce as it's not far from my house at all, and they have a better selection than Danny's market on Western. read more

I used to be a Tanguis man, but their quality has been slipping. This store is much better, its only a few blocks away, and they have bacalao, epazote and sour oranges (it's a different type of orange). I would suggest shopping here for produce or hispanic canned goods if you live near Palmer Square (however the fruit tends to be kind of lackluster). Quick check out as well. Downside: Hard to get out the door (because the anti-cart theft devices) and the parking lot sucks for walkers/bikers. More of a Caribbean focus than a Mexican one. read more

Yesterday, I made my first trek to his bustling market at Armitage and Kimball, and was thankful I was with my Spanish-speaking friend, who helped me through the mysterious delights of Hispanic/Caribbean cuisine. The pluses of this store: -Clean without swarming insects (it's the produce insects that keep me out of Stanley's). - Prices that are overall reasonable, and choices that are fairly extensive for a market of this size. - Help that is responsive and seem eager to serve. - Responsiveness of management. On reviewing other Yelp reviews, most of the valid concerns had been addressed, i.e. pizza rolls, Boca/Morningstar products. Produce appeared in fine shape on the day I visited, keeping in mind that neighborhood market shoppers are often frequent and even daily shoppers, and want their produce to be ready to eat when they buy it, rather than taking it home to ripen over the week. I would not hesitate to make a suggestion to management, knowing they would probably be concerned and consider changes. The fact that it is located conveniently on a bus-stop street is in its favor as well.as the kept-up appearance of this obviously recently remodeled store. I'll be back with a bigger bag and a harness for my sweet tooth ~ it is hard to resist those inviting sweets near the check-out. read more

I just moved to a new place that's a 5 minute walk away from Armitage Produce and have gone there at least 5 times already. They have a lot of interesting produce at good prices - I always find something a little different over there. There fresh bread and pastries are fantastic as well. One drawback is a very limited frozen section. read more

Although this place may not have all the fancy amenities that one is used to (spoiled Americans!).. their selection is bigger than you would think.. and their PRODUCE IS AMAZING! In a pinch or on a lazy Sunday morning when all i want is stuff to make a spinach omelet and coffee.... I'm blocks away from a great place. Although i wouldn't do ALL my grocery shopping here...I would be hard pressed and stupid not to come here at least for the basics....(did i say they were cheap too!) oh.. and their selection of bulk spices are awesome!! read more

My only complaint, the ONLY thing keeping this review from having 5 stars, is that this place closes so early. This place is right next to my boyfriend's place, so I come here a lot when he doesn't have anything to eat (which is often). There are sections of this place where I feel at home, catered to as a latina; and then there are parts where I am flabbergasted and keenly aware that I am no borincana. Particularly in the fish area. It is interesting and fun, however; and I feel very comfortable here overall. Pretty much everything I need for regular comfort food - tacos, stews, burgers, meatloafs, drinking binges. Highly recommended. read more

+1 since the outside remodel. They will be upgrading the inside soon, too. Keep up the good work. A nice take out counter would be nice, you know. read more

GOOD THINGS ABOUT ARMITAGE PRODUCE: 1. They have a lot of items that are "hecho en Mexico" 2. They FINALLY sell beer there, which offers another level of convenience!! 3. The meat is cheap and good. One friend in the neighborhood consistently complained about the smell looming in the meat section but I have no clue what he is talking about- it never smelled "odd" to me. 4. The selection of produce is good, the pantry items are good, and the dairy selection is good. 5. Prices are affordable. This is a good place if you just want to pick up a few items for dinner, or some candy for later. BAD THINGS ABOUT ARMITAGE PRODUCE: 1.) You'll have to spend at least $5 to use your debit card. 2.) I don't like the Churros. I've had better. 3.) The layout of the store can be "maze-like" in some spots. 4.) I wouldn't try fitting a wheelchair thru the front door. read more

A wide variety of items. I would say this is a sotre catering to spanish people and I love it. I visit this store every time I am in Chicago to pick up my favorite items. They also have fresh baked bread which I love to have with a cup of coffee and Queso Caribe. read more

Excellent produce at low prices. Armitage Produce is my regular neighbourhood shop, as I'm only a few blocks away - it's the grocery I come to most often. While it's small, they have all the essentials, always fresh, always at low prices. The produce section takes up about two-fifths of the floor space. They have a variety of fruits, vegetables and herbs, always fresh. Against the north wall is a well-stocked meat counter, always busy, with beef, pork, chicken and shrimp. For convenience, they sell chopped and spiced "taco meat", which can be taken home and fried in a matter of a minute or two to fill your tacos. In addition to corn and flour tortillas, they also stock pita and (round) naan bread in several styles - very good for curry fans who don't want to go all the way to Devon for it. The south half of the store has shelves full of packaged foods, mainly of Hispanic origin, with a wide range of beans, hot sauces, seasoning mixes, olive oil, flour, rice, drink mixes, fruit juices; and a dairy case with Mexican and American cheeses, milk, yoghurt. You can walk out of Armitage Produce with as much food as you can carry for under $40. read more

This is my second review of this store. I previously stated how my last trip into this store I was followed outside and asked to look into my purse because they've had a lot of thief's. I felt embarrassed, singled out because I was the only African american person in the store at the time mind you I walked in with at least 12 other people caucasian and Hispanic not 1 person leaving was asked to have their bags searched. After a "heart felt" response from the store to my last Yelp review I decided to give them another shot true their selection of merchandise is amazing so I figured instead of walking 25+ minutes to Tony's I'd go to my local corner store less than 10 minutes away... big mistake as most people in the city I now take reusable bags into stores for shopping I loaded up my granny cart I was approached mid aisles in a crowded store after being in there less than 5 minutes and asked to look into my cart did the stuff in my cart come from their store yes I just put it in I explained what happened previously and said I felt personally singled out again only African American person in the store at the time I purposefully didn't bring a purse this time because I didn't want a "problem " I'm a 40 year old professional woman by no means do i look "suspicious " so again the only reason I can see I was followed again in this store is because of my race I will never go into this store again I will urge others to do the same. if you still patronize just open your eyes look around and see how others are being treated and tell me I'm mistaken. So off to Tony's where I will continue to shop where I'm treated respectfully like a human being. read more

What's with the awful rotten meat smell? Definitely gets ALOT WORSE as you walk towards the back. 3 stars for convenience.

i can't possibly complain about armitage produce. it is the most convenient, cost-effective grocery shopping i have ever experienced in my life. the produce is fresh, the meat is high-quality, and the variety is excellent. the other night we fed five people (and two cats) on $20 - two chickens, a bunch of red potatoes, corn on the cob, asparagus, red and green onions. last night we did the same thing but also got burger makings and fixings and it only cost about another twenty dollars, and fed seven people and two cats. in this economy, i think i will have to rexamine my peapod addiction. edited after getting some new information, and also to add that i have a pot of braised pork bubbling on my stove, all ingredients from armitage produce, and it cost literally 1/3 of the price i've spent on making this meal in the past, from a variety of stores. read more

Excellent. The fruit is RIPE and ready to eat! I love the music. Staff is friendly and people seem to be in a good mood. I'd go here just to hang out and munch on guava pastries, it's so much fun. Filled my cart with fruits and goodies and spent less than $80. You can't fill up a basket with anything at Whole Foods and spend less than $100. The bananas here are RIPE. The mangos are sweet and ripe. They have quenepas. Hello! AWESOME, LOVE LOVE LOVE. read more

Perfect place to find all the Christmas Puerto Rico holiday food. It will be nice if the owner expands this location. Aisles are small but it has everything for a Boriqua. read more

This grocery showed some real class! I went in near closing time to pick up some cravings for my pregnant wife. Stupidly, I had forgotten my wallet at home. With less than the bill in cash in my pocket, an employee paid with her own money to help out. We will be paying her back and then some. So thankful for young people like that in this world, and a very faithful customer from me. read more

Love this place. If you are from PR and miss the food this is where you want to get groceries. Compared to PR the prices are higher but since you're not there any more I think you should just get over it. They have pan sobao and everything! The produce is really good as well. read more

Armitage produce and Cermak produce are about equal distance from my casa. Who will win the key to my heart? I think it will the award goes to Cermak. Everything about this market is chaotic and bustling. The layout is small and the aisles are very narrow. The fruit and vegetables looked to be in quite the sad and rotting state. Hey 20 limes for $1 is a great deal, but if they are all rotten what's the point? I think the quality of produce is way better other places. The only convenience is that you can buy your liquor here too. read more

I love this place! First impression when you walk in, it seems super small. It's not your typical grocery store. But when it comes to produce, they have it all. And cheap too! You can often find stuff marked off, such as strawberries for 99 cents and spinach bags for $2! Love it. I like their meat selection, straight forward. My wife and I make pozole every once in a while and we get meat here; keep the bone and and ask them to chop it up for you! While there are only a couple of registers, even when it is busy they move quick! Good alcohol selection, along with fresh bread. Oh yeah, I love the dancing Mexican music! This is my go to grocery store along with Tony's; I live smack dab in the middle of both. Armitage might not have your big brand staples, but maybe that is a good thing...? read more

Just wanted to take a moment and say what a great little grocery this is. The produce is incredibly cheap and the employees are always so nice! Love having them down the street! read more

This is definitely one of the best markets around. The produce is fresh and inexpensive, the have a great variety of canned goods, meats, dairy, etc. I also love the fact that the place is kind of like a discoteque, and everybody sort of dances with their shopping carts in the aisles to the salsa music which is constantly playing in the store. read more

Thanks to this place and some PR pals, I make amazing arroz con gandules, habichuelas largas, and pollo guisado. Love you, Armitage Produce!! read more

Love everything about this place. Frankly makes my day!!! Miguel and his butchers are always on point with fresh cuts of meat . Pocho and his guys alway make sure produce is fresh . Naty is the head cashier , her crew is always pleasant and fast read more

I used to live 4 blocks from here. Now I will make the bus ride on occasion because it's worth it to get FRESH JUICY avocados, lemons and mangoes in the dead of winter. Lots of good Latin grocery staples. I highly recommend the Pastellilo guava pastries by the cash register- flaky, powdery and full of scrumptious guava jam. read more

I live just down the block from here so I frequently pick up some produce and other basics. I'll say if you just forgot something at Jewel you and don't want to go all the way back this place is great but I don't advise trying to do all your shopping here. They have a great selection of produce and the types of things you need for cooking Mexican food and other things here and there but not everything. read more

Local grocery has a great selection of produce, not organic but fresh and beautiful. All the necessities, friendly helpful staff, and fresh hot tortillas 4 packs of 12 for a buck. Amazing! read more

Apparently 'Armitage produce' is another phrase for 'fruit fly infestation'. Spend just a few moments to actually look at the produce... Oh, and take a look at what is next to what you are buying. The people giving this place good reviews need better glasses, or standards. This place is terrible. read more

Great prices. Fantastic produce. Staff is friendly.

Good place to go for last minute pick ups. Reason being I can never find an ad to see the sales. So, business for me here is if I really need to get something I forgot else where! Sorry but the cart guy is awesome a lil wierd but awesome . read more

Tropical fruit so tasty you wonder why people eat candy. The passion fruit is only for those who are ready for some serious sour tang! And the fresh guayabas - like eating cheesecake! (Literally - but wait 'til they're soft, fool!) read more

Not much has changed since my last review, other than it seems as though the register ladies are upset with me when I go there. They're super happy and talking with the customers in line in front of me, then I come through and give a happy, "Hello!," only to be greeted with silence and a stone-cold stare. WHAT HAVE I DONE TO DESERVE THISSSS?!?!?!?! :((((((( read more

For a place that is in the heart of a latino community, they sure know how to take advantage of the people they serve. I went In there earlier this week to buy my usual 100lb. bag of beans. Only to find out they had double the price. Clearly they were taking advantage of this horrible situation with Covid 19. I knew something was going to go wrong the moment they couldnt give me a set price. The person I assume is the manager, had to "make a call" to get the price which was $60 for the 50lb. Bag which was all they had. Regularly, they sell the 100lb. For that price. As I shared my disappointment with the "manager" all he did was laugh in my face. I told him I would report him to the Consumer Protection Agency for price gouging, in response he simply mocked me and told me, "Do whatever I wanted." I'm ashamed that Latinos would take advantage of the people who keep their store going day by day for another measly dollar. read more

Killer produce, okay general selection, decent prices, but a weird layout with small aisles. I have heard questionable things about the meat dept.... And there is an odd smell of spoiled meat at times. Knowing some Spanish sure helps there. Not a bad place to grab a few things, but I can't shop full out there. read more

Armitage Produce is clean, organized and friendly. The store is always well-stocked (find your Goya products as well as your blue box Kraft Mac-n-Cheese) and the produce is fresh and beautiful. Prices are low and quality is high at this exceptional neighborhood grocery store. read more

Although some items, such as American dry goods (cereal, sauces, soups) are moderate-to-expensive, this is absolutely the best market in Logan Square/Humboldt Park. The market, located in a slowly gentrifying mostly Hispanic family area, has mostly Spanish-speaking employees, but the cashiers are generally fluent and are very helpful. The bunches of cilantro are 3 / $1most of the year, and thick (I can't even use one in a week!) Potatoes are generally sold loose, but bulk packs are usually $2 or $3 for 10 lbs. Limes, garlic, plantains, and onions are pennies each. ...but a small bottle of Tabasco brand sauce is around $5. See what I mean? Shop around (Tony's has a wider selection but wimpier produce quality,) but hit this place first for some outstanding buys. Besides recommending this place to people on a budget, I would also recommend this place to anyone who's looking for fresh produce on the west side. It can unfortunately be difficult to find a nice-looking zucchini west of Kedzie, so this place is a gem. read more

I do really like this place. I have rarely found a grocery store with ripe avocados (read: ready to eat that day... not rot on my counter because I'm waiting for them to ripen and then I forget about them). However, I'd say I prefer to get my produce here when I am going to eat it that day. Some of the things I've bought didn't have much of a shelf life. All the prices are good, cheap. They have a pretty decent selection. I got shrimp here once, it was very fresh. Made for good shrimp tacos. The freshly made churros are delicious! And there are always great vendors right outside or across the street. My only complaint is that I wish they had more frozen food, but again, this is a fresh produce store. Overall, very happy I live so close to Armitage Produce. read more

While Armitage Produce may have a decent produce selection at reasonable prices, many other products are well past their prime. The first time I was there, I bought a frozen pizza and some pita bread in addition to some produce. No complaints about the produce, but the pita bread tasted like grocery store instead of bread, and the *frozen* pizza was MOLDY! It looked as though it had been thawed and re-frozen, a HUGE no-no for frozen pizza (you can get very sick this way). In short, this place has okay produce, but my business is still going to Stanley's. read more