I love this place. They just sold me a cheese that changed my life. It's not my go to for regular everyday stuff but if you want a little elevated something that makes it a little treat this is the spot for it. Also beacon donuts without having to go to there! Also the nicest staff! read more

If you've got a spare dollar or two burning a hole in your pocket and a hankering for rare cheese or super fresh veggies, the Dill Pickle is for you. Loads of organic and vegan options, much of the food is fresh from the farm and it shows. My favorite is the miscellany bun of small pieces of cheese. Spend $10 for a fantastic mini cheese plate. Come and get it! read more

Place was abundant with two things I have a hard time finding at overpriced Whole Foods. Eggs & pourable/organic raw honey. The herb section was quite decent as well. I have a hard time calling a store the be all end all the when needing organic things but this will suffice & can serve as a backup to any of the chain stores. It's worth noting that the prices are slightly cheaper here as well. read more

Dill Pickle Food Co-Op - Having a grocer stocked with eggs is a rarity these days - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I adore this neighborhood market. They have a good selection of quality produce, pantry items, and yummy ready to go meals. I especially love their chicken and dumpling soup! read more

A great place for specialty and hard to find items. It also is a co-op so it supports the community unlike big stores. The Dill Pickle has many interesting things. Lots of healthier and specialty things for certain diets. You can find many items made by local artisans and farmers. It has many items that aren't found it common grocers. Such a large amount of organic items. The prices vary. Many items are pretty expensive. The organics especially among these. Local items are a key attraction. They have so many and it's a great way to become familiar with all these. Gluten free items and other diets are represented and you can find something acceptable. There's also tons of vegan choices like not only food but also household items. Buying here benefits the area because it also supports many other businesses. It helps you learn about these and what they can offer. The prices may be high on certain things but most are pretty fair though. read more

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I went there late a few hours before closing time. The man behind the register was able to fix me a delicious italian sandwich, along with some fried pickles. Two thumbs up to the whole entire restaurant experience and obviously the food items. We'll go back for other delicious sandwiches. And this will be recommended to others. read more

So I'm obsessed with this sushi. It tastes so fresh. I can't believe how good this sushi is, it really blew me away. I got this sushi three days in a row. And I always get so much as there so many different flavors to try and they are all so so good. This is my favorite sushi I have ever had and I'm not the only who thinks so. My friend tried it and she was also surprised at how amazing this grocery store sushi was. The only down side is that it is a bit expensive, but for taste and freshness it's worth it. And it's always friendly and really kind service and this place. read more

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Dill pickle has a great mission and a great store. The product and quality here of the food is great. The staff are always friendly and available. The produce section is great and they have a wonderful selection of cheeses. A small amount of deli items. The chipotle chicken salad they put out is fantastic. Never mind it's bad nobody get it it's usually sold out.... I love the fact we have a great little market with some local food and good options in Chicago in the Logan square area read more

It was pretty easy to social distance. There weren't too many people in there. It would've been nice to have an employee by the entrance enforcing masks, social distancing, and doing a head count like other places are. I appreciated that they tell guests alternative face coverings that are acceptable in the event they don't have a face mask. There was no hand sanitizer upon entry which would've been more reassuring safety is a priority here. They have curbside pickup available for those that want that too. You just don't see enough of that available at different businesses. Kudos! read more

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I didn't even want to give this business a one star, if you have a disability, prepared to be discriminated against. They say they will accommodate folks but this was not the case. Won't do business again. read more

Cute place with a seating area and wifi. Prepared food options are limited, but available. Wednesdays are $6 sushi, which is a huge perk and they have a good selection of bottle/can beverages as well as hot coffee. My interactions with employees were all quite pleasant. read more

I'm very confused about this store's ethos. The produce is extremely overpriced and almost none of it is local. It also goes bad very quickly. Only one farm is ever featured there, and they gouge the prices. It's a real shame because we don't have a ton of grocery stores in Logan. You would expect a small local grocery story- especially a co-op- to want to serve its community, but with the poor quality of produce and overpriced items, it seems this store is only serving itself. read more

As a longtime resident of the Logan Square neighborhood I used to frequent this place often. The atmosphere was welcoming and friendly. There was also a very eclectic and diverse group of employees working there. Now, I am just confused and flabbergasted because within the past couple years this place has gone completely downhill. The atmosphere is no longer positive and or excepting racist/rude employees (except the young man with braces at the check out he is very nice). It seems everytime I go in here I have a negative experience. This place is really going down hill and it is sad to see read more

Incredibly condescending staff. Overpriced items considering you have lots of options elsewhere (and I shop at Whole Foods, and it's worse than WF by a landslide). I've never been treated so poorly in a grocery store. I asked the girl behind the deli counter a simple question and she looked at me like I hurt her. I was legit proud to support a locally owned spot in my neighborhood but until they lose the attitude, I'll find other spots I guess. read more

what can I say? In terms of convenience, it is close to me. In terms of quality? It usually has the essentials. sometimes I run into some issues. For instance, I needed a can of soda for a barbecue recipe and all they had was some kind of probiotic cinnamon cola. It was really horrible and tasted like a Christmas cookie. on the other hand, that's exactly the kind of co-op experience I would expect, and now have come to love. it is a good place to get ethically sourced meat. My Thanksgiving turkey was chock-full of flavor. read more

Some of the prices are insanely high, especially on fruit and produce. But, they do have some decent deals every week if you check the flyer. The prepared food section is reasonably priced, and staff are friendly. It's convenient location, I just wish some of the prices weren't 2-3$ more than other stores. read more

Plenty of unique, LOCAL, quality, good-for-you products. Cheaper than Amazon -- COCONUT VINEGAR is cheaper by $3. BACH flower essences. Better than Amazon -- I haven't seen a display of CBD OIL since Barcelona's Hemp Museum. Amazon only sells Hemp. *yowzer!* Better than Whole Foods/Amazon + Mariano's -- $0.99 organic ramen, selections of RISHI tea in bulk, Chicago's exciting la di da coffee (Dark Matter, Metropolis, Abacus + new brands) in bulk, artisan KOMBUCHA on tap! ELLIS FAMILY FARM HONEY from Michigan on tap (has a spout) or bulk? *yeah!* CHICAGO LOCAL -- RED HEN's pretzel bun, WEST TOWN's Baquette, Chicago Co-Op Honey, CENTRAL PICKLING's organic hot giardiniera with only 243 mg of sodium. Gluten-Free $8.99 Pizza. GERMAN CHAMOMILE, huh? 2 sections of bulk ORGANIC HERBS that you can easily make your own potions. *double double toil and trouble* Drugstores have discontinued ACTIVATED CHARCOAL on their product list. 2+ options here. CUSTOMER SERVICE -- the only one to answer the phone and set aside products for you?!? Caring CASHIER took the time to check ALL lids are closed and never opened that she noticed I took a tester (oops, :-o). Meticulous bagging. 1-Star less as there is a problem with product restocking, bulk counter cleanliness/orderliness and obliviousness when empty. read more

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This place is chock-full of everything that you really need to get going for healthy and tasty eating and living. The kombucha selection is pretty darn good. Everything is laid out quite well and it was very comfortable and attractive to shop in this location. read more

If I could I would give this place zero stars. I used to frequent the Dill Pickle when it first opened on Fullerton. They were reasonably priced and friendly. Now that it has moved and expanded it has changed for the worse. Besides the prices making me feel like I'm being violated (yes, some items are more than at Who Foods) the staff has attitude to match. Parisians aren't even this rude. I don't know why I keep trying... read more

this place is full of the hard to find items . They have every kind of spice and many loose leaf tea to buy by the ounce . They even have spirilina and bee pollen and lots other cool things to add to smoothies . The also have honey from Chicago honey co-op . the staff is friendly and helpful . The prices are like Wholefoods but unlike whole food they have real soda . There are many great things to be found here . Parking is pretty easy read more

The store is conveniently located right off of the train so I can grab something on the way home for dinner. They have interesting variety of options. I do find most items pretty pricy but since it's conveniently located I didn't mind stopping in after work. However, the last couple of times I bought produce from here I was charged incorrectly. The cashier charged me for the organic item which costs almost twice as much as the non organic produce. I wasn't able to catch it before I got home the first time which is unfortunate. Im not sure why they manually punch it in instead of scanning the item which resulted in the wrong price. I haven't been back since and don't plan on returning for this reason. read more

This new addition to my neighborhood definitely has its heart in the right place. Unfortunately, that place is not the same as my wallet. So, now I present the heart versus wallet dilemma that Dill Pickle Food Co-op engenders. It leads to personal frustrations, I have to admit and I'm sure many others are having these frustrations as well. + Heart: Dill Pickle Food Co-Op has moved into a former food desert in east Logan Square filled with 7-11s and bodegas to buy food at (not the healthiest choices, obviously) with wholesome, healthy fare. + Heart: These products including, believe it or not, Earth friendly feminine hygiene products - not that I looked, or took pictures, or anything. Pretty much every imaginable product is available here in organic or just environmental form. + Heart: The store carries food grown by local producers (if you include Wisconsin, Indiana, and southwest Michigan as local at least). These range ice cream made in someone's kitchen (and it's great) to Rick Bayless' salsa. But it's the local small farm produce that wins my heart. In a day of factory farming where the former lifeblood of the Midwest is being driven into the hands of the machine, it makes me feel good to buy these local products to keep small farmers (and small businesses) around. + Heart: The co-op carries high quality bulk ingredients for those who like to cook. This does include readymade granola and oatmeal. + Heart: It's member owned (though you don't have to be a member to shop there), meaning that any profits they turn goes back to local individuals instead of nameless corporations (and, therefore, the college aged anarchist inside me says, the governance model of a co-op is tops)! - Wallet: For the same products as grocery stores, the store charges higher prices. For example, Amy's burritos are about .60 cents higher than at Strack & Van Til (the nearest large grocery store to Dill Pickle) and except for a few deals (bulk macaroni and cheese that's cheaper than Kraft), they don't have any sales. Heart, by pure numbers alone, should outweigh wallet. But, sadly, in this economy(...), wallet is a real consideration. Especially in the Square. Besides a few buildings, it's not exactly a neighborhood rolling in money. In general, it's going to take a real tree hugger to choose this store over ordering from Peapod (or going the 7-11 route). Personally, I'll keep going back for the products I can't get elsewhere. But as far as nationally available products, I'm going to look elsewhere. And that's a shame because my heart wants to see them make it, but my wallet (involved with the transaction as well) might not be able to help them do so. read more

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I do not understand how this place has 4 stars... it's SO overpriced. I've seen numerous items marked up over $5 of the normal price of the item. I try to avoid it as much as possible but sometimes I end up here grabbing a few items. This review of frustration comes after buying produce that barely lasted 24 hours until it went bad. I bought a bag of carrots that literally were disgusting when I opened them. I had to throw them away. Completely unacceptable. Not sure why people waste money here when they can go to the Logan Square Farmers Market or Whole Foods (actually cheaper). The employees are all pretentious hipsters - won't be going back. read more

Wow. No customer service. First time fine, second time well, give another chance, third time, never again! I ask about their bread, where is it made, any preservatives? The response, bread is made in Chicago. Um, hello, we are in Chicago. Not sure about bread, yes there are preservatives, but I think only good for a day. I go back in to buy coffee. Says on package 6.29, I get rung up it is 12 something. I say what is the 6.29? He says that is not the price that is the date. I say I don't want, today is 7/30. You think I wanted all his money the way he reacted. These kids have attitudes Thankfully, I never became an owner. Entitled, brats. Parents today, teach your children about kindness. I will never step in there again. Too bad, I was spending some decent money. Like to give to little guy, WF's better customer service. read more

This is prime example of a local grocer creating an 'elite' style network to simple human essentials with food. This place doesn't deserve Co-Op status with its outrageous prices. This is the Midwest y'all, we don't have a vast produce section that's considered seasonal year round. This is more like a 'Separatist-style' for children of the 1%. Get your priorities straight!!!! read more

I've been on the hunt for stores that actually sell in bulk. The Dill Pickle is superior to Whole Foods in that they actually let you bring your own containers. In addition to the grains/candies/beans they have a nice selection of harder to find bulk items; they stock laundry detergent, olive oil, vinegar, liquid Castile soap, and more! I'm excited to be able to reduce my packaging by refilling on basic household products here. read more

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While we didn't buy anything while we were there, I was amazed at the selection of foods they offer. In particular, I don't eat anything with milk products. Other than high priced places like Whole Foods and Fruitful Yield, I haven't found anywhere that offers a wide variety of vegan "dairy" products. That is, until we went here. If you go to the coop, don't expect a fancy grocery store. It is small, cramped, crowded and not beautifully decorated, Like smart business people, they stock what their clientele want and keep their prices low by not investing in making the place beautiful. read more

I've passed this market countless times, but I only decided to come recently due to a coupon they sent in the mail. I really wasn't sure what to expect before walking in. The store is very clean, and all of the items are neatly organized. Despite the compact size of this store, they fit almost everything you could possibly need into the store. My grocery list included items such as almond milk, salsa, meat, veggies, and a few other items. Some of the brands sold here are the same ones you will find at the Logan Square Farmers Market such as Co-op Hot sauces/salsas and Jakes Country Meats. During my visit, I was able to find almost everything from my list except for deli turkey, shrimp, and a couple of specialty items. The prices for most items weren't much different than bigger stores such as Marianos or Whole Foods. I would come back to Dill Pickle again, but likely only for my smaller grocery trips when I don't need a lot of specialized items. read more

I came here on a whim to pick up some items and while a small store I think they try to stock as wide an array as they can within their space. They only have frozen meats, but they're from local farms and I guess it saves having to buy a bunch of coolers and/or throwing stuff out. The prices though, are a little on the steeper side if you're not an owner. I ended up buying a bunch of Pork buns from Flesh for Food (they have a box every Sunday, and I ended up getting the owner's discount on that though. Staff was nice, but stationary. If I hadn't seen the buns at the counter, I wouldn't have found them. They were nice, but uninterested. Supporting local businesses and farms are all well and good, but the service and price is kinda iffy. read more

If you want berries that cost $100 a box and an unbelievably rude customer service experience, this is the place for you! The employees seem miserable and behave as though their misery is directly related to your audacity to stand in line to purchase something. No greeting, no hello, goodbye, no thank you, no verbally stating your total before running your card. Whole Foods is cheaper and despite their being owned by Amazon, I will be shopping there for organic groceries until something better opens up. One (mandatory) star for location and easy parking. read more

A sensiblely sourced grocery store, how fitting seeing it pop up in Logan Square. Their selection is slim, definitely catered to more natural and organic leaning taste buds. If you are willing to shell out money to eat foods that are responsibly produced and sourced, you will love this place. In addition, this is a co-op, so you will find local produce and labels and some other from our neighboring states. Overall, a small business helping out other small businesses, how great! I will do my best to shop here to help the cause, but honestly it's a bit too costly for me to rely on this store only for all my grocery. read more

The Good: The Dill Pickle's new location fills a much needed void in the area it's in. It's so nice to have a grocery store in walking distance, and I love that this co-op is all about supporting local vendors. The produce section is solid, and I love the selection of local coffees. The store is laid out amenably, and the cashiers are so sweet and friendly. I have been very impressed with them. Additionally, I've taken home a couple of different prepared food items, including a pasta salad and a tuna salad that were both really tasty. The Bad: Well, I still wouldn't say I can do my everyday staples grocery shopping here. The frozen food section is pretty obviously geared toward those with dietary restrictions (Great news for Vegans and sufferers of Celiacs, bad news for standard omnivores like myself.) I also found I couldn't buy a standard loaf of sliced white bread here. I'm not even sure what to think of one brand carried that declares itself "Low Gluten." I didn't know bread could *be* low gluten. I was pretty sure that was an all-or-nothing kind of deal. The Ugly: oh man, guys. The prices are *rough.* A pint of Jeni's ice cream is over $10 (doesn't stop me from buying it because YUM but the state of my wallet is not good at all, folks). As for staples? A pound of butter, depending on the brand is as much as $7. I don't care if it's cruelty-free, locally sourced, or makes me grow angel's wings after eating it, no WAY am I spending more than double the usual amount on a pound of butter. I'll definitely continue to shop here for both convenience and for the unique options they stock. But the sad fact is I usually try to convince myself to get down to Tony's on Fullerton instead to save my money. Bummer. 3 1/2 stars but I rounded up. read more

Outstanding service! Wanted to return some stuff I bought (spent almost all of my money on my link card here on items that were too expensive and I really needed to buy groceries) I spoke with Theresa and she was very kind; offered me a gift card because they're not taking in person returns right now because of covid. Shop here a lot and the employees are always very friendly and sometimes even ask how my day is going. Appreciate this co-op :) read more

I am beyond disgusted with what happened to me at the Dill Pickle this week. I came into the store with my service animal. Let me begin by saying, my dog not only had her service vest on, as well as her service animal card, but I had proper LEGAL documentation in my coat pocket. I always bring her cards with me when I am going into an establishment with food as I am aware that animals are not typically allowed in such businesses. I was abruptly confronted by a tall male staff member who very loudly (to the point that it startled me) told me that "you're not allowed to have that in the store." I was so taken aback by the way in which he addressed me that I stuttered trying to get out the words, "She's my service animal." He looked at me like I was a liar and just stood and stared at us. At this point, I took out her identification card that explains her service animal status and what that means. This card also states the laws for service animals and businesses. He took the card from me, studied it for what seemed like minutes, turning it over and over again as if it was fake. At this point, explained that I have A DISABILITY and again said that she is my service animal. I felt uncomfortable to the point that I disclosed said disability to a stranger. I DO NOT HAVE TO DISCLOSE WHY I HAVE MY SERVICE ANIMAL. He then stared me up and down, handed the card back to me, and walked away. At that point, I almost burst into tears. I understand that people probably try to bring their animals into the store from time to time, but THIS IS NOT OKAY BEHAVIOR. For people with disabilities, both visible and invisible, being approached in such an aggressive manor can be very distressing. I cried my entire walk home because of this interaction. I can only hope that he NEVER does this to another person with disabilities ever again. Until then, I do not feel comfortable being a patron of your store. read more

So, back in December 2009, Dill Pickle Food Co-op opened up a few blocks from where I live. I actually didn't realize it was so close by and never went to check it out. . . . until March of 2010. Just about everything is organic and sustainable and local where possible. The prices were high, but to be expected both from a quality and small-store standpoint. The supermarket options in Logan Square are very limited so it's good to have this just around the corner from us. There are a lot of different things packed into this small storefront, even if there aren't 20 options for each thing. For example, maybe there might be 5 peanut butter options compared to like 35 at Jewel or Dominic's, which, honestly, is fine by me. One thing I thought they did really well were the bulk options. read more

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At first I didn't like the Dill Pickle. Then I realized I actually appreciate it. The first time I walked into the Dill Pickle, I suffered from sticker shock. As someone who shops sales and usually hits up at least two grocery stores whenever she goes shopping, I wasn't entirely fond of the prices and I walked out. Then I was back today because I was still suffering from too much prosecco on Friday night and I just wanted my favorite probiotic drink. And I didn't want to take a bus or a train to get to a grocery store. But then I remembered the Dill Pickle and I thought they might have it. So I walked the 5 minutes it took and I found my drink (!!!) and I realized what a godsend the Dill Pickle is. The closest grocery store to the Logan Square blue line stop is a train ride away at Belmont. The other closest ones are 30 minutes by walking or 30 minutes by bus. And here's a grocery store that has healthy food at reasonable prices. Instead of aisles and aisles of junk food, the Dill Pickle has healthy options on every shelf. Healthy options that can usually only be found in the tiny organic section at a regular grocery store or at Whole Foods. Their cheese selection looks great, I'm obsessed with their health drinks selection, and I'm definitely going to go back to take advantage of all the grain options and grain alternatives they have in those canisters. I definitely think I'll be coming to the Dill Pickle fairly frequently from now on. read more

Big fan of their fresh-ground peanut butter. They also have a big selection of whole bean coffee from non-corporate companies, which is nice. For an organic-type shop they have pretty fair prices. read more

Where do I begin, amazing staff, local/organic products, unbelievable hot food, always having posters/info about local events and other businesses. This is one of the best grocery stores in the City. I have also been participating in their composting program, and I love it SO much! They make it so easy to just pick-up a compost pin, fill it up, drop it off, and get it a new one to start over. Would highly recommend participating in this program. They have also been very clean and diligent about keeping things sanitized during COVID-2019. Staff outside requiring masks, extra cleaning between check-outs, etc. Bike parking right in front and the staff is good about getting things in stock that might not be there at the time you're there. read more

I was so thrilled to see that the new larger Dill Pickle was opening down the street from me. This part of Logan Sqaure/Avondale has some great specialty grocery stores but is seriously lacking a regular one stop shop grocery store. The feel of the store is fresh and clean. They are still stocking shelves and figuring out the codes on the bulk, but for being a week or two old...I can't complain, right? I'm happy to see they are working on having a larger vegan section, it was lacking from their last location. The prices are decent considered it's a co-op. It would have been fantastic if the seating area was smaller and there were more options but time will tell as they continue stocking the shop. read more

1 zuchinni + 1 red bell pepper ------------ $5 dollars One pound of non-heirloom, just regular old vegetables. Possibly organic. Five dollars. I really want to be part of a sustainable agriculture and business movement, but it has to be sustainable for me too! What community do they think they are serving with a dozen eggs at $6? There's a lot of good stuff, of course, the convenience most of all, and the produce can be quite amazing at times. The dried spices and nuts and beans are good to have nearby in such varieties, and the prices on those are Whole Foods-like, if not a tad above. But really, everything is more expensive, if you think about it: the brussels sprouts are $8/lb, triple the price at Trader Joe's, double the price at Whole Foods. The people who work there are smarmy, the condescention palpable. I'm sorry, I really try to be nice but they're ripping me off! Not sure who to blame: farmer friends have told me the markup is on the retailer/distributor's end. Local member-owned businesses should address the needs of the local community, and with prices this high, how can they? Jeez! Anyway, Dill Pickle, see you tomorrow! (Note: "Accepts credit cards," yes, with sizeable frowny-face guilt surcharge) read more