What a nice and well stocked grocery store. They have all the Indian essentials, both fresh produce…read moreand packaged goods. I think the produce comes in fresh Monday and Thursday, I think. They also have a busy restaurant area with a little seating area. They have a pretty affordable thali special. They have free chai too if you dine in. I came in for the samosas which were delicious, but also left with some sugarcane juice which was a sweet little surprise. A great little spot for your Indian cooking needs in the Peoria area.

Avoid Swagat Foods - Selling Expired and Spoiled Products I…read morerecently had multiple disappointing experiences at Swagat Foods, located at 6926 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614. They have a habit of trying to sell expired items, both frozen and otherwise. When I pointed this out at the cashier, they claimed it was a mistake and assured me they would remove the items, but they seem to put them back on the shelves. In January 2024, I bought a tub of frozen ice cream from them. When we opened it, the ice cream was clearly spoiled and refrozen. It had expired in November 2023. Despite calling the store and asking them to clear out their expired items, they assured me they would, but when I returned a week later, the expired ice cream was still in the freezer. Since then, I have always checked expiration dates carefully. Last month, I purchased another tub of ice cream that wasn't expired, but both my kids threw up within hours of eating it. I tasted it, and it was clearly spoiled. When I called the shop, they reluctantly offered a refund if I brought the receipt. When I did, Ms. Parul at the front informed me they needed to see the tub as well. I explained that I would not keep spoiled food but offered to bring the empty tub when I returned in a few weeks. When I did, she told me that I should not have emptied it and refused me a refund. When I asked to speak to her manager Mrs Dipti she refused to call her and instead asked me to come back the next day. Selling expired goods knowingly and showing no remorse when informed that children have fallen ill due to their actions is unconscionable. Expecting customers to hold onto spoiled frozen food and bring it back is unreasonable. The store also has issues regulating their freezer temperatures. Last year, I bought a frozen meat item that was spoiled, and their meat products often lack proper dates. While I understand that small businesses may operate on thin margins, the lack of honesty and transparency in selling expired or poor-quality food is disgraceful. I have filed a complaint with the IL Dept of Public Health: eh@peoriacounty.org https://idph.illinois.gov/IDPHPrograms/v_LHDDirectory/Show-V-LHDDirectory-Public.aspx. If you have experienced similar issues at this store, I urge you to take action as well, or their business practices will never change, and these serious issues will remain unaddressed.

Incredible items available, great fresh fruits and veggies, great food at curly schwarma inside the…read morestore and the workers are very friendly and helpful

Eggs fried medium were very good. The bacon was very small and broken apart. I don't even know how…read moremany pieces there were because it was all broken into pieces. Wheat toast was just ok. Probably just cheap grocery store bread. Hashed browns were terrible. Cold and absolutely no flavor. Too bad. I used to really like Childers.

There were two tables of customers. Seven people total. I stood waiting to be seated for five…read moreminutes before I finally left.

My friend is from Peoria and recommended this place, and liked it enough to cater from them for her…read morewedding. We also really liked it and ordered the ghee roast masala dosa, egg kothu parotta, and one other dish I cannot remember right now. We also got naan. Everything was so good - I love dosas and this one was delicious, and we also loved the egg kothu parotta. I would absolutely come back here if I was in Peoria and I would eat here more if this restaurant was in my city. It's also cute inside.

It was delicious the first 2 times we went. We were so happy to finally find a good Indian in town…read more Unfortunately the last 3 times food was not the same. The sauces were too dark, very different in taste. Sauces were acidic and sweeter which we assume could be the tomato sauce used. Not sure if chef changed but dishes were not as delicious, not as fresh and looking different. We were so sad.

Great coffee! A must try…read more The service was very good. They helped us navigate the menu.

Nice workers. Nice ambiance. Coffee was amazing. Lil slow service, however overall I would…read morerecommend.

I rarely leave reviews, but I felt the need to share my recent experience here to hopefully save…read moreothers from the same frustration. When I first walked in, I wasn't greeted or acknowledged by anyone. I stood at the counter for a couple of minutes while an employee stood chatting and laughing with another staff member. I had to wave just to get their attention, and even then, they acted like I was bothering them. I asked about the difference between wild-caught and farm-raised salmon, and the worker (i was told his name was cooper) responded with an eye-roll and said, "It's just fish, lady." Not only was that rude, but also completely unhelpful. He then pointed vaguely towards one of the displays and said something like, "Whatever's there is probably wild," with no clear labeling or explanation. When I asked him to weigh some fillets, he handled them with bare hands, even though there where gloves visible. That alone was enough to make me second-guess the store's hygiene standards. Between the lack of professionalism and the poor customer service, I won't be returning. If you choose to shop here, check everything carefully--especially if Cooper is the one helping you.

Dixon's has a great self in seafood the shrimp was very good choice for us the staff is very…read moreefficient and friendly and helpful

My roommate had ordered us a tres leches cake with extra fruit on top. And when we picked it up it…read moreonly had six strawberries on top and covered in chocolate. I know a language barrier because my roommate speaks very fluent Spanish it's his first language. We would have really enjoyed it being this is not our first cake from them. Just very disappointed it didn't have any peaches, black berries, or anything like that on top like ordered. I have included the picture they have on their Google ad that we had asked for, and a picture of what we got. But I still want everyone to understand the food was amazing.

I've seen Ortiz Bakery at the Riverfront Farmers market many times, but never stopped. I was on the…read morehunt for authentic tres leches cake for my mom's birthday and this bakery seemed like it would be the best choice. I was a little confused when first arriving opening the door to a number of bakers racks in the middle of the floor - it felt like you were entering the 'back door'. There was also a slightly unsettling 'alarm' that rang as the door was opened, not your typical 'ding dong' of a shop door. I picked up 5 pieces of tres leches cake - $4 a piece... a definite value! The gentleman behind the counter diligently and carefully packed each dripping moist piece of cake into its own to go box. Each piece of cake is topped with a glazed strawberry half - the cake was absolutely delightful. Moist, creamy, utterly delicious! I will definitely be back and highly recommend!

Wow! Just wow! This ice cream & yo-cream shoppe has it all. When you first walk in you get to…read morechoose between cups that are flat rate pay or per oz. pay. We chose the oz. Now, I don't like to brag, but we bought $37 worth of ice cream and yo-cream in there today and there are only two of use. We ate all of it, every little sprinkle, m&m, nut, brownie chunk, chocolate rock, Andes' mint and gummy worm, cherry, chocolate, pineapple, vanilla swirl! We like to have died happily ever after today. It looked like a pink piglet silo inside, which I appreciated, because I felt like a little pink pig eating all that. Afterwards, we rolled out the door and barely made it into our vehicle without using a crane. Best birthday ice-cream I ever had and I'm turning 47 this year. . . See you all summer long! Oink oink

a very cute shop with lovely outdoor seating. the froyo was really yummy and they had so many…read moreoptions for toppings!