The real gem of this store is all the Indian food. Everything from snack food like large bags of…read moreNavrattan and Chana Daal to frozen curries. This little neighborhood convenience store is great. One of the workers helped me find a savory snack blend for a picnic near the Museum of Science & Industry. The prices are lower for a lot of the Indian foods, but their regular chips and dips are convenience store pricing.

Harper Foods: MY FAV HYDE PARK STORE…read more They have a real gourmet selection of ingredients and prepared foods; an international selection with an emphasis on Indian ingredients. They also upgraded their ice cream section. I go there especially when I want to cook something which needs a lot of spices--their spice selection is great. My partner and I love taking a walk there and getting one of those kulfi ice cream snacks and continuing our long meandering walks with kulfi in hand.

I had a recent experience with Walgreens that I want to share. We're grateful that they're open 24…read moreseven however I arrived at the pharmacy today at 6:30. Their evening break starts at 6:45. It was 10 people in line and I waited 12 minutes. I'm not complaining about that however, when I stepped up to the counter, the young lady stated the person in front of me was the last one before our break. It was just me and an older lady roughly 80 years old left and the time was 643. When we talk about customer service this is exactly what we think about. I wouldn't even consider it going above and beyond to have given me and the lady behind us our prescriptions, but they did not in the pharmacist was right there. This is why folks are leaving Walgreens and even having it delivered or going to CVS. My tip, do better!

I walked in here because I needed an over the counter medicine. When I walked down to the pharmacy,…read moreI was shocked to see that the line for the pharmacist was an isle down. I think it would have been a 15-20 minute wait at least. So I just decided to get some snacks and left to go to another pharmacy. That's ridiculous to me, they need to get more staff.

Knowingly sell faulty products and don't accept returns even when given evidence of products not…read moreworking. Rude staff in addition

This store is EXACTLY what Hyde park needed. It is CLEAN, well stocked, and has EVERYTHING you…read morecould want in a mini mart. Even, a very fresh deli. It just opened about two weeks ago and seems to be running smoothly. I LOVE how Hyde Park is changing..

First off, I didn't realize this was nestled on the college campus. I went to get a study snack, if…read moreyou find yourself in the same predicament, I'd recommend walking to a nearby store like Trader Joe's or another stores in the area. Everything in here was overpriced. It's a shame how college students are exploited. The guy working the counter was kind and patient though. I'd only recommend this to a college student who needs supplies really early or really late in the day (which is probably what this store is used for)

The Midway Market opened in the brand new South Campus Residence Hall this past fall. The Midway…read moreMarket is one part coffee shop, one part convenience store, and one part grocery. For me, it is in a perfect location as a coffee shop and it is open every night during the school year from 7:00am - 3:00am. This makes it the only cafe/coffee place in the Hyde Park area open past 9:00! You would think a campus area would have late night locations for studying, but alas it has taken years to get such a place. ADVICE: the Midway Market is NOT at street level so if you are looking for it along Ellis you might miss it. There are stairs that go down from the courtyard to get to the entrance. Also, you should note that the doors to go in are VERY heavy and I see people all the time try to open them, think it is locked, and then turn away. But if it is before 3:00am and school is in session then it is definitely open. PULL! MORE ADVICE: After 10:00pm the Midway Market becomes the main destination for all the students in the nearby dorms who are studying or looking for a break from studying. I.e., if you want a place to study be prepared for a steady stream of undergrads coming in large packs, making lots of noise. And it is at this time of night until close that the cafe actually fills up with students trying to study in groups or just hanging out. If you are looking for a noisy student location or a late night snack then this place will be perfect. If you want somewhere quiet, then coming in late at night will not be an option. PROS: The Midway Market is almost always empty during the day, afternoon, and early evening. I come here almost every evening and I am typically the only person until after 7:00pm. Students definitely come in and out, but they rarely sit down to study. What a shame! Because its not that bad of a place to get some work done and the tables are decent size and the booth-like seats are quite comfy. They also have a fairly large selection of items for purchase: deli sandwiches, panini, sushi, cereal, candy, chips, cold drinks, COFFEE (of course), cakes, etc. etc. CONS: There are quite a few. First of all, it was FREEZING all winter long. The building was not well constructed at all and cold air would pour in through the windows, through the outlets on the outer wall, and the heat seemed non-existent. The staff was constantly freezing and always had their coat on, and pretty much anyone sitting inside had on hats and coats as well. Next, the staff. They range from polite and quiet to downright rude, very loud and unprofessional. For a while there were a few manager types that would come in and yell at the employees very loudly in front of everyone in the store. This was rather disconcerting and seemed mostly about displaying managerial power. When the managers were not there, the staff would yell at each other about how they had been yelled at without just cause and how they had done nothing wrong or about how the managers didn't know what they were doing. And on more than one occasion I saw the staff in complete tears. That said, there are plenty of very nice, friendly people who work here, but it is really hit or miss. Finally, they have a restocking issue as they frequently run out of the items I want and it will be days or weeks before they get new supply.

One of the best shops in Hyde Park! I bought a lot of stuff here when I still lived across the…read morestreet. I miss the big old sign that used to hang out front. You can find pretty much anything here. Small packaged food items, drinks, toiletries, kitchen supplies, packs of socks or underwear, cleaning supplies, phone cards, cigarettes (for you smokers)... I could go in and on. I still have a really nice Rubbermaid colander and a plastic mixing bowl with handle I bought here in 2002. I use both frequently. I bought a granny cart around the same time here to use as a laundry cart, still have it. My favorite pair of sunglasses were purchased here, sadly broken during an especially drunken night out circa 2004. One of my favorite things to buy here was Dr. Sheffield's baking soda toothpaste (before Sheffield rebranded as a high-end offering, you used to be able to get a tube here for ONE DOLLAR. I'd buy like 10 and they would last months. I'd also get bleach, parchment paper and stuff like that. It's a fairly busy store because the neighborhood locals all know and shop here. I still stop in when I'm in the area to get deals on certain items.

They fix watches! Convenient and reasonably priced. It's nice to have that option in the…read moreneighborhood.

Checked in with my big fave today and as I entered the store, safety felt sexy…read more You know when Kehlani says "Safe"?...that type of safe. Armed knights with black dingees on their legs A cashier manning the big red packs of cinnamon gum And a valentine candy treated discount The check pricing machine from the back of the store still works! I just adore printing their receipts. You never know when there's another toilet paper outage...so for a 13 cent candy purchase, I get a foot long receipt to supplement my next visit. All in all, I've been a member of their club for ages and saved a lot of dollars. When you're in the area, try paying for some Essie, it stays on longer than OPI.

The culture of this pharmacy is toxic. Besides Chris, the pharmacists are rude and unhelpful. I…read moredread going here every month because they do not listen to customers and will not answer questions asked. If there was anywhere better local I would change in a heartbeat.

I literally just had a clerk refuse to take my money because he assumed it was fake--all because I…read morewanted to buy a pack of gum and nothing more. Now, I don't assume racial profiling (all the time *side eyes*), but improve at identifying real money or get a damn bill marker, but don't insult the customers who CHOOSE to patron your Raggedy Store. Signed, I beg your pardon!

fair prices. good assortment of random stuff. convened location. i like it !! yea yea. ohhhh yearead more

Cute place with an expansive selection of vegan prepared foods and ice cream! Happy they're open so…read morelate; they're a great service to the neighborhood They have a bunch of stuff you might need, like soap, beer, and ramen. Don't miss out! Check it out. Tip: bring cash. 50 cents for debit or credit card transactions.

The only downside is you might pay more than Whole Foods buttttt if you like to cook and want to…read moresave a trip to Chinatown or Devon , then this is the place for you. They have the same basic spices you could buy at Devon and for about the same price. They also have a great selection of coffee ( both whole bean and ground ). The best part is that they have coke and Fanta in glass bottles! The employees are awesome!