St. Roger Abbey is nestled in Wilmette, having another location out in Birmingham, MI…read more This cute bakery is run by friendly nuns who are trained in the French art of pastry and baking - super impressive! They offer organic French macarons, bread, cookies, jams, various pastries, and even ready-cooked meals that you can order in advance or pick-up in the store. I loved checking out their shelves of jams, pickled veggies, and other nicely packaged boxes that could be great for gifts! We came here for a caffeine fix, and we ordered: +a White Chocolate Mocha - not brewed well; very weak and watered down; no flavor of the white chocolate +a Cafe Latte with almond milk - not brewed well; very weak and watered down +the Leek Delight - seemed a day or so old; it was dry and extremely bland +the Les bugnes d'Albi - this didn't taste like anything - just a fried, unflavored dough, topped with powdered sugar The organic lemon cookies that I purchased to go were actually delicious - I think it's best to just stick with their packaged cookies here. The nuns were nice. They have limited seating inside, and the place seems pretty popular for pastry orders. Plenty of free parking in the front and in the residential area around the block. +organic lemon cookies +friendly nuns +ample parking

Saturday early in the afternoon, stopped for a cup of coffee. Three employees. Line got longer…read moreafter we placed our order. But our order came out pretty quickly. I got blended hazelnut with cold brew large for $5.70. I did not add any flavors or whipping cream. However, it was still sweet with hazelnut flavor. I loved it! I wonder how sweeter it gets with flavor added with whipping cream. Very local coffee shop with many other pastries and chocolate for sale. Good spot for coffee after a meal in the area!

We were in the area and saw online they were having their Annual Wine Warehouse sale so we decided…read moreto make a visit. This local liquor store in Skokie has been in business since 1936 offering an great selection of wines and spirits. They also have a small deli offering gourmet food products. Their retail store has a huge selection of spirits and wines. Prices are slightly higher than some "Box" stores but if you sign up to be a CAP member,prices are reduced on some items. Their Warehouse Wine sale was super crowded in a separate warehouse with thousands of cases of wines at reduced prices. They did offer free tastings of many of the wines on sale . If you love wine Schaefers in definitely the place to go when in the Skokie area.

Schaefer's is a great liquor store that really focusses on wine. They have a deli and a great…read moreselection of beers and hard liquor. We recently attended the annual Warehouse Sale. This is an event to mark your calendar for - great deals on wine for all price points. It can get crowded and crazy but you get the chance to try every wine available. Schaefer's has knowledgeable sales staff, competitive prices, and a friendly atmosphere to shop in, no matter your budget!

Just tried the Butternut Squash Lasagna found in the frozen foods section of Sunset foods. I…read morewanted an alternative to fish for a Friday during lent. Wow! This was delicious! I can't wait to try other entrees in the future as well and will be looking into actually stopping into the physical location for a treat one day.

My husband and I used A la Carte for our wedding! They did an absolutely fabulous job!! The food…read morewas delicious from the appetizers to the entrees. The servers were incredible. The attention to detail was amazing. At the end of the evening they cleaned and put away all the dishes etc . I highly recommend A la Carte!!!

What terrific market! Bins of bulk deliciousness, the most amazing guacamole, and good prices wine…read more The only downfall was the lines are very long and slow when I visited. What's a really cute grocery store though, and conveniently located amidst the bustling Eden's Plaza.

Quality selections with great sales throughout the week. Pleasant staff that is very helpful when…read moreneeded.

What a great local shop for fresh meats, eggs, dairy and more! I do not know that much about…read moredifferent parts of meat, and employee took his time listening to what I was looking for, explained differences of parts of meat, I got to choose things suitable for my capability of cooking(im not really good at marinating and cooking We also tried a few jerkies and sausages They were so gooooood!!! I also got a beautiful freshly cut t bone steak Cannot wait to grill(on my ninja fryer grill) and feast!!!

This was Pearson's Grocery Store when I was a kid in Wilmette. I usually don't go to stand-alone…read morebutchers, but I needed a show-stopping roast to bring to a family gathering in Galena. I bought a prime rib and had to use an old stove I wasn't familiar with while there. Even so, the family still talks about that roast beef. I'm going back to Zier's to buy another one for this year's gathering.

This is a legit meat market. Smells clean, great selection. Cash only but he's got an atm. I'll…read moretell you what, i only went in for a few things but the quality and prices were so good, I had to pull more money out of the atm!! I'll be back.

While walking around town, we decided to stop by a local butcher shop for some goodies to make for…read moredinner. We stumbled upon Al's and decided why not check it out! When walking in, to the right you'll have the authentic Italian pastas and the assortment of sausages in the freezer. The center of the store has a variety of condiments, most of which were sauces and rubs for barbecue. The remainder of the store were the meat counters. Al was helping us when we checked out. Please keep in mind it is cash only but there is an ATM in the store for your convenience!

This was the worst stir fry I've ever tried. It arrived with the protein and vegetables barely…read morecooked, and the rice swimming in a sour-tasting lukewarm supposed teriyaki sauce. One bite and into the garbage it went. And they way, way, WAY overcharged me for this terrible food. Do not waste your money here.

I catered my daughter's graduation party in June. I called Brendan for suggestions on what to feed…read moremy guests and how much to order. He was great to work with and his suggestions were perfect. My guests raved about the selection on our spread and the taste of each item. I highly recommend working with Foodstuffs.

The Spice House has every spice you need and ones you didn't know you needed. I was a bit…read moreoverwhelmed with so many options. The staff were so helpful and were extremely knowledgeable. They had a section of Chicago themed spices that were intriguing and also could be a nice gift. There so many unique spices and excited to try them.

I've done a review of this chain's Naperville store but want to spread the love so the Yelpers know…read morethey can get fabulous service and products other places too. This store was smaller than the Naperville location but the selection is still vast. The employees were beyond helpful and knowledgeable about the products. Who knew that sampling spices could be as fun, tasty, and educational as a wine or beer tasting?!?

Super cute place with high quality food and friendly staff…read more I had the St. Patty's Day special and it had amazing big chunks of the most delicious age tender corned beef. The poached eggs were pure perfection, with the whites firm and yolks runny. My husband's huevos rancheros were equally delicious. After breakfast we stop at the bakery section and bought a few pastries to take home. The selection was quite large and they were wonderful. So glad to have discovered this gem!

Excellent bakery & restaurant. I stopped by after it was recommend from a local fellow shop owner…read more Had a breakfast omelette followed by a purchase of scones, cookies and caprese sandwiches for a following lunch from their attached bakery. With this find I will be returning w friends as a newly found space for delicious food and conversation.