I love this place. They just sold me a cheese that changed my life. It's not my go to for regular…read moreeveryday stuff but if you want a little elevated something that makes it a little treat this is the spot for it. Also beacon donuts without having to go to there! Also the nicest staff!

If you've got a spare dollar or two burning a hole in your pocket and a hankering for rare cheese…read moreor super fresh veggies, the Dill Pickle is for you. Loads of organic and vegan options, much of the food is fresh from the farm and it shows. My favorite is the miscellany bun of small pieces of cheese. Spend $10 for a fantastic mini cheese plate. Come and get it!

Oh my! What a wonderful adorable charming store! I had an hour to browse all the stores in this…read moreneighborhood and ended up spending the full hour at this store alone. I couldn't stop gathering gifts for friends - soaps, perfumes, etc. Personally, it's so good to know we have a store in Chicago that's specializes in natural/ alternative solutions to health issues - from teas to supplements, and so many formulations with clean ingredients. I can't wait to return!

Stopped in during a visit from California, this place does not disappoint and Miranda and Garrett…read morewere the absolute best! Miranda is your girl if you are looking at the higher end fragrances and Garrett answered about a million questions I had about the men's fragrance section. They both helped me make the best decisions and were a delight to work with. If you are looking for a magical place to explore, this place is a must visit and Miranda and Garrett will have you covered!

Lots of fresh produce and very clean inside. Upscale grocery experience and worth the price!read more

I went in to get some fresh produce and one of the male employees was coughing all over the leafy…read moregreens, so I skipped those, kept my distance and went to the apples. While choosing a fruit he came up right beside me and starting coughing so much I thought he was going to puke. Now, two days later I am coughing. Great job spreading illness everyone!

Amazing place, I go here all the time. Lots of selections, and weekly great deals!! The service is…read morealways the best!

This place is horrible in the way you're treated. I walked in with a friend, showed my i.d. to…read moresecurity and my friend makes a purchase, not me. The rude woman(stockier latina lady) asks for my i.d. at the register even though I was NOT buying anything. I told her Im not buying anything and she says "you still have to show it" with a horrible little tone. The people at the next register same situation but the cashier only took the i.d. of the person buying. The stockier latina lady that was ringing us up was clearly lying. Product was also no good. This is what I hate about dispensaries, employees look down on every customer that walks in. Never coming back here and I am going to make sure my friends stay away too.

Soup is my absolute favorite food group. If you're like me, you know that all soups are not created…read moreequal. Offering a quality selection -- one with both flavor and variety (I'm looking at you, tomato bisque ) -- this corner store has earned its spot on the repeat list. I went with the vegan mushroom vegetable and the borscht (omg hi!). Both very good, I'd recommend the mushroom, but wouldn't say no to the borscht a second time -- I'll never say no to a borscht! Borscht can do no wrong. The shop is quaint and calming. Some standouts for me: LARGE selection of dried herbs+, small fresh bakery counter, ready-made home cooked meals or sides, and a meat chest with meat by the pound -- including the "whole animal" bits that pets love. I've been twice now, will be back for more soup-sperimentation! P.S. They are priced like they know their worth though, so just be mentally prepared for that.

Plenty of selection from this small corner Amish market. Came here specifically for their eggs but…read moreended up getting 100 dollar worth of groceries to try.

Great location that is in the same parking lot as Five Below and TJ Maxx. Needed to grab some…read moreessentials so we were in/out of the store. Nicely organized, plenty of selection of foods with a good store layout, and fast self-checkout. Didn't interact with any associates but looked friendly.

I give two stars because of the bananas I recently purchased. It looked amazing from the top that…read morefaced me. I didn't know (until I got home) that the underside was dented from being pressed onto the edge of the corrugated box that it was sitting in. It must have been in that position for a while because the "dent line" was dark with a "sap-like" liquid leaking from it. In fact, some of it leaked onto the passenger seat of my car. I encourage ALDI to check the condition/quality of the products on display on a regular basis. Aside from this mis-hap, ALDI does offer extremely cheap prices overall. If you are not picky about came brands, this is a great alternative. For me, I'm good with buying non-named brand tortilla chips.

I recently got into Vaping CBD flower, and was in need of some local goods and knowledge. After…read morehitting up some shops and getting disappointed by the quality and prices that I found, I stumbled onto this little shop and knew this was going to be good. So welcoming, clean, calm and the owner and girl that works there are the most awesome, knowledgeable people I have come across in a long time. They have the best selection of fresh flower I have found in this city. The best CBD products for your mind and body, which is why this is now my to go store. I cannot recommend this shop enough. They are there to answer all your questions and make sure that you leave with what you were looking for. Customer service- 4 stars. Products- 4 stars. Prices- 4 stars. Go check them out, you will not be disappointed.

Tonight was my second visit to Botanic Alternatives, and my first impressions of it have been…read moreconfirmed--it's great. I'd previously visited a few CBD/vape shops in Chicago, but most of them had either a stoner, haphazard or indifferent vibe. (One in my neighborhood, which shall go nameless, was disorganized, had staffers more interested in chatting, smoking and hanging out with friends, carried more bongs & pipes than actual products, and weren't at all knowledgeable about types of CBD nor for what they were appropriate--the very young clerk had to phone her boss at home for answers, and I still didn't feel adequately advised). But Botanic Alternatives is a gem! Unlike the other stores, it is devoted mostly to CBD (with a smaller section for nicotine), and carries a variety of the most reputable CBD products (I know because I've vetted many brands online), with no gimmicky or faux-stoner stuff (such as those Weed World truck scam candies). Owner Tom, and associates Marissa & Jeffrey are friendly, patient, professional and extremely knowledgeable. Both times I shopped there I had extremely specific questions about which CBD products would fit my precise health concerns, and they explained exactly why they recommended some products for me and steered me away from some others. I also sought Jeffrey's advice for how to transition my husband from cigarettes to vaping (a work in progress). There is plenty of literature on hand to educate consumers. The layout is modern, brightly-lit, streamlined and very well-organized. Tinctures, edibles, tablets/capsules, vapables/concentrates, flower and even pet products are in their own sections of shelves and eye-level display cases. Jeffrey was able to advise me as to how to customize & combine amounts of products to best fit my needs (e.g., sleep, pain relief, anti-anxiety), and even integrate them with supplements & foods I have on hand. There's even a comfy lounge area with sofas & tables. (Those other shops mentioned in the first paragraph didn't even have a single chair on hand, and felt like "corner-store-meets-head-shop"). The only downside for me is location: Logan Square is trendy, but it's far from my north lakefront 'hood, difficult to reach by public transit (at least the CTA line that serves my area), and parking is a crapshoot at best. But that's not their fault--they are well-suited to the surrounding upscale millennial demographic (though even as an unhip aging-boomer I nonetheless felt welcomed, valued and comfortable). Besides, rideshare services have made driving & parking a non-issue. Hence the full complement of stars!