I stopped in at Penzeys looking for saffron and left learning so much more than I expected. The…read moremoment you walk in, you're greeted by the smell of spices, and it's hard not to spend a little extra time browsing. They have such a great selection that it almost feels like a candy store for anyone who loves to cook. The two ladies working were incredibly helpful and took the time to explain the differences between the two saffron varieties they carried. They had a Spanish saffron and a newer Afghan saffron that the owner had recently brought into the store. They described the Spanish saffron as having a sweeter, more floral flavor with a lighter aroma, while the Afghan saffron was bolder, earthier, and much more aromatic. I was specifically looking for saffron to make tea as part of my overall wellness routine, and after talking through what I was hoping for, we decided the Afghan saffron was the better fit. I've been really enjoying it. You only need about four to seven strands steeped in hot water, and it slowly turns the tea into a beautiful golden yellow color. The flavor is subtle and smooth without being overwhelming, making it a relaxing drink to sip in the evening. What stood out most wasn't just the quality of the products, but the customer service. They genuinely took the time to answer my questions, share their own opinions, and help me choose what fit my needs instead of simply pointing to me toward a shelf. I'll definitely be back to explore more of their spices. If you've never been to Penzeys before, it's absolutely worth stopping in. Even if you only need one ingredient, you'll probably leave with a few new ideas and a little more knowledge than when you walked in.

I love Penzys. 98% of the spices in my pantry are from Penzys, and have been for well over 20…read moreyears. I sometimes buy their gift boxes for family because I want them to love Penzys spices too! Prices are reasonable and the quality is impeccable. The potency lasts much longer than any store brand or the famous red-capped spice company. Additionally, Penzys has many whole spices which last even longer as I can grind up only what I need. They also sell jars for storing spices, cookbooks, etc. I've been to other locations, but the 74th St location is my closest shop. I can't even remember when they moved in but it's always been well maintained and well stocked. Herbs and spices up front, baking goodies in the back. I love the little kitchen nook that baking items are displayed on, reminds me of my grandmas kitchen. They are staffed by friendly and helpful employees who love cooking and baking as much as everyone else. Don't hesitate to ask questions or for suggestions. Penzys also has sales a couple of times per year. Sometimes it's free items with a specific purchase amount, sometimes a discount.

We have tried this supermarket a dozen times since moving to Milwaukee five years ago. While it is…read morestocked well and has a variety of foods - they definitely do upcharge you for halal meat, especially compared to other halal markets in the area. Customer service could be better, nothing ruins a shopping experience like a rude cashier. We go elsewhere now, as it just doesn't seem like we are welcome in this store.

Excellent source of Mediterranean and Arabic goods. Well priced. Also excellent hot food. Must try…read morethe shawerma and other home cooked dishes.

This employee here stating expired food is not their problem. Refusing return expired product and…read morestating it's customer problem for not checking the date. And 3 out of 5 products we bought were expired for months on the shelf. Ridiculous!

Wow. This was not what I expected when I walked in the door. Maybe back in the day this was…read moresomething special. It appears semi-abandoned. The hot bar seems to have closed a long time ago as well as several registers and customer service station. There's product everywhere and the building has a foul smell throughout. I wish I could've seen it in the past. I wasn't the only one walking around without getting anything, but I just couldn't get past the shock of it all.

Easily -- easily -- the best shop in the area. The service is excellent; the products (nuts,…read morecandy, Turkish delight, chocolates, coffee, other Jordanian delicacies) are of the highest quality; and the shop itself is a throwback to the 1940s. If you haven't stopped in, do it soon!

First time here. And I was very impressed…read more They have a large selection of roasted items including nuts, seeds, and coffee. They also make many of their own chocolate confections, with many different types of truffles. If you are looking for other high quality Middle Eastern treats, you can find them here as well. An assortment of nougat and Turkish delight, along with different size tins of baklava. When I arrived, I got a friendly greeting from the owner, with an immediate offer to sample many of the different items. Tried several of the different versions of shelled pistachios, which was helpful in making my final choices. Bought a sampling of many different items, and already had several excellent chocolates after my dinner at home. All very wonderful. Easily made it on my "Must come back to" list!

Today I thought I would snoop around the south side and stop for lunch somewhere that I have not…read morebeen to or have bookmarked. After taking a good look into the strip malls I spotter a sigh that had Bbq in it and did a U turn, Pakistani/Indian grocery, jack pot. I absolutely love these ethnic stores with a restaurant in them. It's carry out only but soon I'm told that some isles are are getting removed for a small casual seating area. I asked the super friendly guy at the register to see the menu and he gave me a sample of some new soon to be menu chicken to sample while I looked it over, wow that was delicious I told him. See my menu picture, it was hard to pick something but I went with the Seekh kebob roll and Qeema samosa that comes with two kinds of dipping sauce. OMG the Seekh kabob was the biggest I have ever had at what looked like a foot long/fat kabob rolled in store baked naan, all breads are fresh baked in the store I'm told. The roll was filled lettuce, onions, tomato and chutney which was spice and good, half way through I was stuffed. The Qeema samosa was very good, crispy fried shell filled with seasoned ground beef which comes in three to an order. Wow this really hit the spot for a for a nothing in mind lunch. This place is definitely a Milwaukee hidden gem and for being open with new owners for over a year with only one review with no food pictures. This was such a great find with tasty authentic food that definitely didn't disappoint today, great job today and I wish you great success.

`ambiance- no ambiance as its a grocery store service - is…read moreamazing the oner is good n friendly food is amazing love the taste i tried their chicken samosa its yumm mirchi bhaji is my fav biryani is amazing tried chicken veg and mutton loved them all must try

A great store with a wide variety of popcorn and other products…read more I like that they have a rewards program. I get their bags of popcorn for gifts to friends and family.

You know what I hate about popcorn? The non-stop picking popcorn kernals or hulls out of your teeth…read moreand gums. Yet, with Pop's that's never an issue as somehow they have worked some voodoo and found the most perfect kernals on the market. Pop's has some of the largest varieties of kettle corn flavors I have ever seen, but most importantly they have nailed the essentials. From caramel, to yellow cheddar, to OG sweet and salty, and a mix of the three, the flavors are outstanding. My daughter can't get enough of the yellow cheddar, which is coated thick with cheese. I'm also a cheese fan, but I gravitate to the bag of colby jack. Those other flavor varieties I mentioned earlier? It includes the crazy unique flavors of Soul Boxer brandy old fashioned, HOT TomKens on white cheddar, coffee stout, puppy chow, guacamole lime on white cheddar, honey garlic, peanut butter, taco, coconut oil and sea salt, dill pickle, birthday cake, maple bacon, pizza burger, and seasonal limited time offerings like chocolate peppermint, gingerbread, apple cinnamon, pumpkin spice and so much more. Who knew kettle corn could come in so many delicious varieties? Does a flavor sound intriguing yet you're unsure? They offer their kettle corn in multiple sizes (from the perfect single serving to the massive bag for the whole family) as well as some samples. Best yet, is the service. Mark, Megan and the whole family are so dang friendly, polite, and truly support the community they are in! Looking for a custom order with special popcorn colors and your logo for your business, fundraiser, wedding, baby shower, etc.? Pop's is your place. During these crazy COVID-19 times they are no longer accepting walk-ins, yet you can call or text in your order to 414-552-2079 and pick up curbside. Forgot your phone? Pull up, give a honk and they will be right out! Plus, they have been bringing in area food trucks daily for lunch including Double B's, Matty's, Bass Bay Brewhouse, Hidden Kitchen, Milk Can Hamburgers & Frozen Custard and more. I highly recommend Pop's Kettle Corn.

Update: Our 3rd visit. Every dish has been super. Today was Dragon Phoenix (Chicken, shrimp,…read moreveggies, in white sauce plus crispy chicken in sesame sauce) and Kung Pao Double Delight (Chicken, shrimp, corn, water chest, grn. pepper, & bok choy in brwn sauce plus peanuts) for $8.25. Great BIG shrimp. An oxymoron? Very plain interior with the togo orders usually waiting in 10 minutes. We have eaten more Chinese since this place opened a few months ago than in the 10 years before. The flavors are closer to Thai, I think. I'm no asian expert. But this is the best chinese in milwaukee for our tastes. It adds spice to our marriage without any of the drawbacks you might get from other methods : )

Wow! How refreshing it is to have an awesome Chinese meal! Upon walking in the place is plain but…read morevery clean. We ordered sweet & sour chicken, beef w/broccoli, and chicken fried rice. I expected dull flavors on the beef but that was So Not the case! It was very flavorful! We ordered a large Sweet an sour chicken an it came with a large white rice. (other places skimp an only give 1cup of white rice). The portion on the large size is very generous. This is now my number one fav Chinese restaurant!!

My favorite Aldi in the area. Items are typically well organized and stocked well. They always have…read moregreat stock of things I need and things that I didn't know I also needed. Iykyk. Never have had an issue with staff and checking out my items is speedy as always! The lighting in the remodeled aldis is the perfect balance between lively and chill shopping.

I had a problem with automatic charge for a yearly subscription. The folks on the customer service…read moreespecially Mark was SO NICE. He resolved my problem quickly. The Instacart customer service in general was TOP SHELF, EASY BREEZY. They made my issue go away in seconds I can't afford a yearly subscription at this time BUT I WILL BE BACK CUZ THEY MADE THE ENTIRE PROCESS EASY. GOOD JOB INSTACART A PLUS.

I was looking for a reliable fantastic Middle Eastern delivery meal. I was happy to recognize Holy…read moreLand on a delivery app. I ordered dinner for BF and me on a Friday. I had the vegetarian platter. I was a little underwhelmed. The hummus was good, but very subtle. The falafel were dried out. The rice was very good and flavorful. I enjoyed the baba ghanough, but the tabbouleh was kind of bad. It was raw herbs and no seasoning or lemon or salt or Bulgar or oil. It was like someone stopped mid-prep and just sent it. BF's Beef Shawarma plate was fine, but not spectacular or special, even taking into consideration delivery time and food degradation from that. Sadly this meal just made me feel indifferent, so I'll be moving on.

This is a must stop on your way from Chicago to Milwaukee. The falafel here is to die for & I…read moredon't even like falafel. You must eat it hot & leftovers for air fryer warm up does not give the same taste. It's crispy on the outside & creamy inside. Bite sized. Buy 12 and share. I think it was only $5. The entree is good, too. There is a desert bakery to the left inside the grocery store, and it is a must buy for friends and relatives for the unique flavors. See pics. Varieties of baklava & deserts not typically found. You can see him make it and pick your own mix. I think it was $2 each.

4.5/5 stars Let me start by saying I have personal biases…read moreI'm battling here. I have newly moved to the Milwaukee area from Metro Detroit (home to the largest Arab population outside of the Middle East) and therefore not only did I grow up with great food our restaurant options have always been elite. If I seem nitpicky I'm sorry but let's get to it! I got the mixed grill plate, Turkish salad, and a lentil soup. Highlights: the shish tawook was perfect, juicy, not over cooked, the kafta loaded with flavors, the hummus was solid, I loved the bed of rice it was on, and the soup delicious... "so T, what happened to the half star?" This is where I might be overly critical... the chopped veggie salad was in dire need of salt, or consider dressing it with the jalapeño mix that was on the hummus. The Turkish salad put me in quite a conundrum... was it delicious? Oh hell ya, was it spicy? Yes (inject it my veins), so what's the issue? My issue here was just that it wasn't a salad. It was an excellent salsa, but I didn't have chips to eat it with and this isn't a "salad" you can eat by itself. If they had fried the Arabic bread and seasoned it like the fattoush chips and gave me a bag of it with the Turkish salad that might be the greatest combo known to Milwaukee. Finally, the only true criticism of this place, the beef kabobs... flavor was amazing, it was tender too but it was severely overcooked. I don't blame the restaurant because as an Lebanese person I grew up with way too many over cooked bbqs and aunts and uncles thinking red meat was blood despite eating kibbee nayee (beef tartar-Lebanese style) but if that had two minutes less on the grill it might have the holy grail of mixed grill plates. All of this to say I was very impressed, Milwaukee has some good spots and I wasn't sure what to expect when I moved here but this place does it for me, will probably make it a rotational spot

I walked into the butcher shop needing a couple pounds of ground beef and some chicken thighs for…read morethe week. The Mexican butcher had an attitude from the moment I said hello -- short answers, no eye contact, just slapping meat on the scale like I was bothering him. When I got to the register, the total didn't match the prices on the tags. I politely pointed it out, thinking it was probably just a mistake. Instead of checking or apologizing, he got defensive immediately, insisting the price was correct even though the tag clearly said otherwise. When I pushed back and asked him to double check, he raised his voice, started talking over me, and acted like I was accusing him of something criminal instead of just asking a simple question. Other customers in line were visibly uncomfortable. I ended up paying just to get out of there, but I've lost this shop as a customer for good. I'd genuinely warn anyone nearby to be careful with this place -- between the attitude and the pricing discrepancy, it's not worth the hassle. No matter how good the meat is, that kind of treatment and lack of honesty isn't something I'm willing to put up with again.