This review is for my Whole Foods Grocery Delivery Subscription. My orders arrive from the…read moreKingsbury store hence my leaving this review on the Kingsbury page. And my review is this: THE SERVICE IS EXQUISITE!!!!!!!!! I have subscribed for the past 15 months, ordering at least once weekly. And we're talking big bulky orders of water, tissue paper, paper towel, laundry detergent AND groceries. I live in a high rise, and the order is always delivered with intelligence, organisation, and extreme care!! From the packers to the delivery persons, I am impressed to the moon ans back. I never need to interact with a human from start to finish, and the delivery is always perfect. The included picture is from today's delivery, my puppies excitedly finding it at the door. Thank you, Whole Foods!!

This is a really large Whole Foods; I'm not sure I've been in one so large. Maybe in the suburbs,…read moreor my hometown? Since they're now an Amazon subsidiary you can return your purchases here on the second floor, just outside the parking garage. It's a grocery store so they have all the things you'd expect of a grocery store, of course. In the center of the store there's an area that maybe has wine (it seemed a little closed off, which is why I suspect this). There's also some tables in the coffee bar area near the north entrance, and they have sandwiches, pizza, a hot bar, and other prepared foods available. A couple of the sandwiches looked pretty good and I was about to get one before we decided to go somewhere else for a bite to eat.

This mini grocery was my father's favorite store because of a different variety of liquor including…read morewine and beer. The liquor shelves were fully stocked and organized well. They also have fresh veggies and fruits. Also if you're looking for a good quality and local coffee Garden Gourmet has.  I bought four bottles of different kinds of wine and a dozen of beer that I will give to my father. He also asked me to buy him a Montrose because he hasn't tasted it yet. And I'm sure he loves it because the owner of the mini store described to me what it tastes like. Owner also recommended the Rose wine Underwood and I bought also this.  And also if you are looking to cater your party they have a service. You can see the photos of their food in their business photos. I highly recommend this mini grocery if you're looking for a different variety of liquor.

One might wonder how does a market almost a block away compete with the Jewel grocery, but it does…read morein so many ways. First when I walk in I do feel transported to a market that I might wander into Smyth travels. It has a little bit of everything along with quality products, and during a time like the pandemic one can appreciate it even more for all the clutch things you need. I appreciate the variety and the staff is helpful without being overbearing. Prices are reasonable.

Angel is always so helpful in check out! She helped me today when I scanned the wrong barcode on a…read moresale item and another day with how to use my Mariano's app. So sweet!!!

I was stunned when I walked into Mariano's on Clybourn this morning. It looked like an empty…read morebasement when walking in from the garage. It used to be so vibrant and full with many customers. As far as I could tell, I seemed to be the only one there. I walked over to the flower department to buy several bouquets....they were ok, but not great. When I asked to wrap them all together so I would not drop one, I was told it would be $5 for a paper wrap. I opted out. This was very sad to see the demise of this location. I certainly will not be returning. I hope corporate can come in and revive!

Abou helped us out by finding his last few ingredients for pizza. He's an amazing guy and made our…read moreday! He provided great service and we will be back to purchase from him!

I was visiting Chicago this past weekend and wanted to grab a quick bite of food after my scalp…read moremassage (also down the street from here, highly recommend!) I really wish there were more fresh markets in my area because the store was clean and beautifully decorated. I went to get poke (a bit expensive almost $18) for a standard 2 protein bowl. The person working the counter was very sweet though.

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!

Such a cute little market. Many options I have not seen at other stores. Also a lot of gluten-free…read moreitems which makes me very happy. The checker was very friendly.

I love this place! I've been shopping here for 5 years now. I recently moved out of Bucktown/…read morewicker park and over to west loop but still make it a point to come and shop here. It's one of my favorite spots. Very ambient vibes however they recently changed the music up, not sure how I feel about it. Otherwise, it's great, affordable and the staff are always so pleasant.

Great variety of all health products!! I try to go here instead of Whole Foods or CVS when I need…read morecold medicine or vitamins which they have healthier brand options of everything. I get my protein powder here and they have a section of loose herbs that I like to try as I learn more about herbal teas.

I shopped at Life Springs quite a bit when I lived nearby…read more Since then I have moved quite a distance away and dont have a good health food store in my area, so I am forced to buy online. Today after putting in a good sized online order, I was curious to check how prices lined up with Life Spring. I still have some containers of supplements I bought when I was last in the area so I was able to make comparisons. TO MY SURPRISE, THE PRICES AT LIFE SPRING WERE EQUAL OR LESS THAN THE ONLINE SUPPLIERS THAT I THOUGHT WOULD HAVE BEEN CHEAPER! So, to anyone tempted to save money and buy online, forget it! You will do as good or better with Life Spring! Plus, you will be dealing with some real nice local people who deserve your business!

Best smoothies in all of Chicago! Employees are beyond nice and patient! Got the bun in the sun and…read moreby accident someone banged into me at the store, which made me drop the smoothie. The owner made another smoothie at not cost and no issue! Every smoothie is made with fresh ingredients!

This store is tucked away in the Gold Coast, near Ace Hardware (at which I am almost a regular) and…read moreMaple and Ash (not so much). I ventured in for a smoothie before an afternoon event. The service was efficient and the woman behind the counter walked me through the smoothie offerings. I opted for a green smoothie that I believe had dates and banana. The ordering process is a bit confusing for a first timer --a receipt is given after the order is placed, and it has to be taken to the front of the store to pay. Then, it is marked paid and a person is able to go back to the smoothie bar/cafe to pick up the order when it is ready. While waiting for my order, I looked around at the grocery/market portion. Some of the items looked interesting, but it was unusual not to have prices listed. I'm pleased that I was able to support this local business and will keep this in mind as an option for healthy, on-the-go purchases when in this area.

Probably the top one or two Whole Foods in the city due to the amazing bartenders and hot and cold…read morefood bar. My bartender David can talk to you about wine, chocolate, cheese and art and I adore him. If you do anything with your time in Chicago and you need to come eat perfectly cooked food and have a good wine or beer then go explore the Chicago culture scene.

Security watched me head towards doors that wouldn't open and didn't tell me how I could exit…read more Another guest tried every door until he was able to leave, and I just followed him. They close off the main entrance/exit when it's close to closing time, but definitely don't tell you how to leave the building.

This was a Mariano's store that I appreciated and enjoyed a lot. I considered it somewhat of a…read morehidden gem, being a bit out of the way from Streeterville. I recalled when someone told me that you could go to Mariano's for meals cooked at the store. They told me that you could select a cut of beef, and they would grill it at the store for you. When I was in school, I went with this precise plan in mind to this Mariano's at 333 East Benton Place in Chicago. I had a lady friend accompanying me. We selected well-marbalized and excellent-appearing steaks. We also chose a bottle of wine. The food was high quality, and it was fun. Whomever grilled the steaks did an excellent job. We also found wine that was good quality and not too expensive, which was great on a student buget. For a grocery store, I thought this was an awesome experience. Mariano's stores have a classy vibe. They exude an aura of quality. Their stores have an excellent ambiance. When I walk in, I notice the stores are well-organized with phenomenal displays. I value that Mariano's stores typically have a wide variety and selection. I have appreciated the ability to obtain prepared foods at Mariano's, including delicacies like sushi. I have found other great prepared foods at Mariano's that I enjoyed a lot, e.g,. succulent beef pot roast. It is fantastic that Mariano's have self checkout kiosks, which can help with convenience. There are also a significant number of Mariano's stores in Chicagoland.

Self checkout: it is so annoying that your store requires the agent to conform no bag. Jewel, Whole…read moreFoods, etc don't require it. Just for this reason, I almost never go to Mariano's anymore. Used to go 2-3 a week.