First time coming here, I've always been over in this part of the city frequently but never knew about this grocery store prior or one existed in the heart of the city. This place is in the perfect spot too and it's truly a hidden gem. They have daily specials in their deli though unfortunately they don't serve their specials in the morning. The store is really clean and the best part of this store was that everything here is affordable! Nothing is grossly overpriced! You can also find everything you need from grab and go snacks, drinks and groceries here as well! It's exactly like being in a New York City style bodega! Highly reccomend if you're in the city. read more

I used to be a regular customer here and sometimes came in almost every day. I always made an effort to be polite and respectful, so it was disappointing to have multiple unpleasant interactions with an employee named Ayesha, who was rude and dismissive toward me on more than one occasion. Seeing another recent review describing a very similar experience makes me realize that my experience may not have been an isolated one. I really enjoyed coming to Bockwinkel's, but unfortunately, these experiences have made me decide not to return. read more

Visiting and stopped by Sunday evening to get gin and tonic ingredients. Jack was so nice he saved me money from buying a large knife and cut up the limes for me. Such great and friendly service read more

The service was ok the price was ok but I can see why the beef sandwich tasted pretty old. Not fresh I've been here a few times because it's convenient but I've learned to ask them if the items are fresh several employees have told me the items aren't so fresh read more

such a good grocery store that has almost anything you need! well stocked and clean and employees were super helpful!

We ordered two breakfast sandwiches on ChowNow for pickup. I was a bit early and didn't see any employees in the store. When someone came out I mentioned I was picking up an order. I understood I was a few minutes early and the guy went right away to make the sandwiches which I appreciated. Though when we got them, they were cold and not cooked. The English muffins weren't toasted, the cheese wasn't melted and the egg/meat were cold. They were inedible. I reached out to ChowNow who credited me $1.50 for "missing ingredients" which wasn't right. I reached out to Bockwinkel's explaining the issue and requested a refund. I have not heard back from them. read more

Ran in here to grab some avocados. The owner was so nice that he gave us a discount. Everything was so fresh and neat. This store has been a staple of this community for years. Surprisingly, this was my first visit. I will return. read more

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Loved the Italian beef special and the guys were helpful answering questions. Everything was fresh and well stocked

The staff is helpful & friendly. This location is super convenient to a bunch of different hotels. Prices are reasonable, they have a ton of options for whatever you're looking for. I was mainly looking for a grab and go breakfast / lunch / dinner options. My hotel didn't have a refrigerator so I'd pop over for meals and the staff was super accommodating to give little sizes and had a nice variety. I mainly stuck to the deli case and the fresh baked items. Also I was looking for vegetarian items, and they had a good selection. They had stuff for meat eaters too, don't worry. You have to get a brownie cookie, they're fantastic!!!! read more

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Convenient. Friendly staff. I got the prepared salad and soup, pressed juice and water . Was looking for easy healthy options.

Place is conveniently located near several hotels. Good spot for a later in evening pick-up for water and snacks. Decent semi-frozen food selection. Evening employees aren't very friendly so don't be surprised. Get your stuff and roll on out. read more

The store manager is so mean to his employees! He curses at them and he doesn't care for his customers... I've been here a couple of times and have witness it. I feel so bad for his employees. I will no longer be supporting his business. He marks up all his prices due to convince and tears everybody apart.. I'm repeating this on both stores since he owns both of them. read more

What a find! A real grocery store in the middle of downtown!! They have a fresh and delicious salad bar. Pay by the weight. They have 3 kinds of hot soup. They also have a deli with a great selection of quality meats, cheeses and prepared salads. You can get a freshly made sandwich to go. This is not a convenience store even though it is convenient, it is a true grocery store. An upscale store with quality food items. What a great thing if you are staying in a nearby hotel for a few days and get tired of restaurants and packaged food. Also very nice for the apartment dwellers near by. I sure am glad I found Bockwinckels read more

I stayed next door at the Hyatt Regency for a week as I attended the Lifesaver's Conference 2022. This place was an absolute godsend. I stopped by nearly daily to pick-up anything from groceries, liquor, snacks, to meals (sandwiches) - every single time, the items I got were great. The sandwiches were very tasty! It doesn't look like it perhaps from the outside, but this is a one-stop shop! read more

I used to come here often living in the Loop. The price is way more expensive though just bc of the location and convenience. They do have most items you'd find including produce at a convenience store. There's also a Mariano's but if you're in a time crunch it's a good spot to stop by read more

It is a special place tucked away on the corner of Stetson near Park Millennium. They have a nice loading zone area for 15 minutes. It is a well thought out spot that greets you with a small area up front where you can eat one of their famous deli sandwiches or salads. Then you veer off to the right where shopping carts and salad bar await followed by fresh produce and meats. I love their perfectly portioned steaks, chops, sausages, and fresh hamburger. Then you pass the bread rack and sample size bites of cakes, fresh salads pre-made and the Deli and freshly roasted chickens! It has fresh meats to slice and salads and sandwiches in box lunch or single. They are so fresh! Staff are friendly! Snack, health care items and liquor aisle, frozen food and treats, fresh breads, desserts, pet food, beverages, fresh dairy, ice cream, frozen pies, paper and can goods, housewares, and a great place to power shop. It is my usual Friday night stop on the way home. Up Lake, take a left at Stetson and you are there. I love the black grocery bags- so classy. On a stormy night I am in and out in 15 minutes and in my way home with a the goodies we need. Thanks for a great store! read more

Great place to stock up on supplies of you're staying at the Hyatt. Good, quality selection

For a long time, I assumed this was a tiny grocery/deli with a hot bar for the local Aon, Prudential, etc. work crowd. Totally wrong! It's an actual medium-sized supermarket with every food category AND produce, deli, hot bar, large alcohol selection, etc. They might just stock one brand of a specific type of food, but I've never left thinking "ugh, still missing ingredient X for a recipe" like you might after leaving our beloved Trader Joe's. Cashier and stock personnel are always friendly and helpful. read more

I used the salad bar and whatever I ate, tasted off. I started thinking my taste buds were off but this food had just been out too long without being replaced. Threw out. Like flushing money. Never again. read more

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Great location, pricing, and selections - especially for the area. It was walking distance from our hotel, they were very attentive and kind. Their deli has a wide selection of meats and cheese and is a perfect stop at any time of day. read more

Prices were fabulous! Especially given the location! Service was great, selection was good and the Turkey Chili was awesome!

Was in Chicago last week and went into Bockwinkel's a block away from our hotel, what an amazing store , it had everything you could possibly be looking for in a major supermarket. The 4 ladies that were working there awesome! Very friendly showed us around the store, you can tell they love what they do a are proud of were they work ! Having been a GM in retail for 35 years! I wish I would of had more employees likes theses ladies! read more

Great, family-owned stores with personable staff. They have everything you need, and will also order in other items at your request! Also available on EZ Cater and Mercato! I've had groceries delivered and happy hours catered. Never disappointed! Highly recommend! read more

helpful staff, large selection of food, alcohol & accoutrements, decent quality & prices

"What can I help you with young man?" Her facial expression? Glacial. Tone? About as welcoming as the Democrats in the Brett Kavanaugh hearing. Eye contact? Cold blooded with years of cussing (not cursing or swearing) people out behind them. My response: "I would like a quarter pound of smoked turkey breast on wheat." Her response: What else young man? At this point, "young man" sounded just like "muthaf*cker" but maybe I was sensitive. My response: Spinach, tomato, light honey mus..." Before I could say "mustard," I was cut off with another "what else young man?" Now, at this point, I was tempted to say, "I'm not going to be too many young mans." But I smirked and answered respectfully, and she gave me a "I'm-handling-your-food-young man (which at this point I will swear that she meant muthaf*cker), be nice to me kinda look. I politely snatched my sandwich from the scale and walked to the register before I heard her tell the next customer: "What can I help you with young man?" So, here is what I advise, if you walk to the sandwich counter, beat her to the punch with this: "Old woman, I would like the..." and say it with the same confidence that Brett Kavanaugh had with his affinity for beer!!! I'm sure that will set her straight! read more

I'm a little disappointed in this place today. I got an Italian already made sandwich from their deli area. the line to the actual deli was a bit long and I was on the run so just decided this would be quicker. Also grabbed a fudge brownie. The brownie was fantastic! The sandwich was less than desirable. You can see for yourself in the pictures below. The meat still had frozen ice on it and impossible to bite into as it was freezing cold. The bread was defrosted already but everything else was just not good. I was actually here the day before and grabbed a case of beer that was sold in a can that no where else sold. Also grabbed a bottle of water and the checkout process was pretty good. I gave it a 2 star because i would have given 4 for yesterday and 1 today. Maybe I will try the salad bar next time. Maybe. The very interesting things about the store: As you walk in, there are seats right on front of you. You enter the store on the right. (outside of the store, there are plenty of outside seating which is fab!). Soon as you enter, you're greeted with the salad bar on your left. As you enter farther, all the deli stuff is right in front of you. As you walk around the salad bar, you're at the soup station and there are several choices to choose from. On the other side of the salad bar is the deli counter where sandwiches can be made to order as well as lots of options for pastries. In front of that are some already made sandwiches and pastries to go. there is nothing fancy here however. As you turn to the right after the deli counter, there is an oven with roasted chicken and other things going on inside. if you don't noticed it you can seriously burn yourself! and just after that is a whole couple of isles of booze - all sorts: hard liquor, wine and beers. Further in is a fridge of booze as well for those wanting it cold right on the spot. Once you exit out and walk into (after the bottle neck of the store) you're in a grocery store with a pretty good variety of every day household needs. There are a few cashier stations as you exit. The lines usually go pretty quickly. I looked at my receipt and it seemed there are taxes and fees for everything! including water... lol. that's just so new to me lol. the good thing... $2 off next $7 purchase in salad bar, desserts and sandwiches... yay! read more

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The staff here is very friendly and helpful. Decent grocery selection and they have been, under the current circumstances with the epidemic, good about keeping groceries stocked. I haven't had any trouble with their produce or meat. read more

This place is convenient located next to my apartment and has a good selection of meats and cheeses. That being said, the people that work behind the deli counter are extremely rude. So rude that regardless how accessible it is to my home, I have elected to never return. Brianna that works in the deli section is the worst of all, providing the worst customer service I have ever experienced. It's extremely disappointing. I have waited to post this review in hopes her attitude would turn around the more she saw me. When she approaches me, she does not say a word, just looks at me like I am an idiot. When I proceed to tell her what I want on my sandwich, if I talk slow enough for her to process, she nods her head signaling me to speed it up. The next time I went in, I sped it up, and then she got visibly frustrated and extremely rudely told me to slow down. I don't like posting negative reviews and rarely do, but her behavior is extreme and unnecessary. I gave two stars because the quality of products inside are great, the staff behind the deli counter, however, are not. read more

Not a bad place to get lunch if you work around the area. From the deli, you can get a decent sandwich and a soup for $6-7 out the door. It's listed at $8, but after you eat there once, ask for a $2 off card to get the discount going forward. Sandwiches are standard, stuff you can make at home but I like the variety you have here with meats and cheeses. You can choose any in the deli window. Soups are a little greasy/fatty from time to time but still good. Other than that it's a grocery store that seems to be a little pricey, but you gotta appreciate the small local spots. read more

They have a decent selection of fresh produce, deli meats, and grocery products. The customer service is a little rough. Not terrible but definitely not great. It was a clean place, though! The three stars is for being an average place. read more

The people, the place, the prepared food, the canned food -- all spoiled rotten. Nasty place. AVOID!!!!

This is a great grocery store in the city. I went there and picked up ice cream that was on special to take back to my hotel. Since I was visiting Chicago, I didn't have flatware in the hotel, but the staff quickly realized I'd need spoons and directed me to the spoons by the soups they sell. I was able to get in and out of there very quickly, the hallmark of any great convenience store. I'm going back when I'm in the area. read more

Convenient location and decent selection/prices but not he workers are wildly rude. They act like it's an inconvenience for you to be in the store. Wish they'd hire a good manager to teach at least decent customer service. read more

This small upscale grocery store is next to the Lakeshore Athletic Club at Illinois Center. You can get a sandwich, pastries, or warm dishes here. They have a couple of tables if you want to eat your purchase outside. It is always interesting to see all the trucks pulling up to the store to deliver its grocery shipments. read more

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suffered a situation to forget, the frustration of not being able to beat someone who is insulted in the face is terrible, the frustration of knowing that someone can be racist and you can't do anything, the police were on my side yesterday understood my frustration and they apologized for not being able to do anything, the owner of the supermarket @Bockwinkel's insulting me in a racist way, He tried to irritated me because what he was looking for was for me to beat him on his property, I'm not stupid and I didn't do and wait for the police, seriously these situations must end and these people must be punished read more

This Bockwinkel's is a place I visit often. I am most definitely what you would call "a regular". I come here for both the convenience (I live exactly one block away) and because everyone who works here is as friendly as can be. They have a pretty extensive salad bar, a deli counter, and really delicious baked goods that I believe they bake in store daily. Their large sized "everything" cookie is my favorite and almost too yummy! It's always clean and brightly lit with a nice atmosphere. The only reason I have deducted a star is because their prices are generally a lot higher (for the exact same products) than stores like Mariano's and Jewel Osco. Altogether I enjoy shopping here and will continue to do so for as long as I continue living a block away. Special shout out to Jason who is just one of the nicest guys you will ever meet! Always enjoy our small talk while checking out! read more

Great selection compared to my hotel menu. They are still trying to work out the kinks with grub hub delivery but it worked out ok in the end. They had to substitute my pasta salad because they ran out of the one I wanted and they forgot the dressing for my garden salad so I think 4 stars is generous read more

The owner at all locations treat their employees like a piece of shit and tell at them for no reason. The owners are apiece of shot and treat customers like shit too. I bought rotisserie chicken with mashed potatoes and it is good and then used the bathroom afterwards and it was smelly not flushed and when you flush toilet water goes up and there was a woman waiting to the bathroom and took the key out of my hand and push me out of the way and I he owner didnt do anything except to tell at me and told me that I should of never given her the key hope they go out of business and hope jackie and Patrice leave this dumpster going other places losers go hell. read more

This store is the biggest scam in the city. I expect to pay more in the city, it's a given, however, Bockwinkel's uses tactics like putting deli foods at prices per half pound and having items in the cooler with no price showing. I highly recommend staying away from this store at all costs, unless you don't mind being taken advantage of with their business practices. read more

"Bockwinkel's" sounds like something in the Urban Dictionary. A slang fussy name for something else.* But it's an ok deli and grocery store. Their strong suits are the sandwiches and salad bar. The grocery lacks selection and is overpriced. This is ideal for Lunch and carry out. *no offense to readers named Bockwinkel or if that's still the owners name. It just sounds similar to a word such as Tallywacker, Dingleberry, ect. read more