The deli meat had a not so fresh taste and texture and needed to be thrown out. Produce is not very fresh either. I used to love this place and the Boars Head options they carried but notice a decline with new ownership. read more

Gorgeous displays of a large assortment of fresh produce from near and far lands. Great specials. Emplyees helpful. (Thank you to the man who carried my watermelon!) This store is very clean and well organized. The colorful, decorated cakes are so tempting...in fact, everything in this store is tempting! read more

Really great "hidden" market in the neighborhood. Friendly and welcoming staff every time I come in. They really utilized every inch they have without feeling overbearing. They also have a fresh butcher selection. I've made their skirt steak into tacos and their al pastor - both delicious. They carry el Milagros everything, which is our personal favorite. You'll find all sorts of different foods and cultures, whatever you're craving for dinner. Definitely worth a stop for wine too. They have a huge selection in a dedicated area of the store. Lots of beer, wine, and coffee. I will say they are priced a little higher than most grocery stores but you cannot beat the convenience. read more

This is a really great store in the area and definitely on top of my list in my option stores when it comes to produce. For a small store, they basically have everything I want and need. Farmers' Pride Produce has a pleasant, soothing ambiance, and everything here is organized, well-stocked, and clean. It has fresh and high-quality produce, including meat, vegetables, and deli products. They have a daily supply of fresh breads that are locally produced. They also have a wide variety of liquors, such as meat beers and wine. I trusted this store after buying in here for quite a lot of times and I never had a single problem with the items that I bought in here. Other good thing is that it is not crowded and usually if I would go in here, we are just basically about nine to ten people inside including the staff and another good thing is that check out is fast that is why I can leave quickly after getting and paying products that I bought in the store. The customer service is great, especially during check-out, where transactions are done quickly. This is a very convenient store for me, and I highly recommend it. read more

This store sucks. The staff are not friendly, the produce is not fresh (often, expired or rotting), and the meat from the deli always has a bad odor. I used to go here frequently, but the new management is horrible. I avoid going here now. read more

Farmers Pride Produce is a very cozy store. They are a small place but they literally have everything that the common customers need and want. Everything they offer is good and fair. You can save a lot of money here compared to going to other stores nearby the area. They have a daily supply of fresh meats, fish, and bread. Their selections are wide and you can definitely find everything you need. Even their imported products are huge. Definitely my new favorite grocery store here in this area. The prices here are fair and reasonable. Lots of their products are cheaper than the offers of other stores nearby. They also have plenty of deals, promos, and discounted products. Such as bread, chips, fruits, and others. Worth visiting place! No wonder why this place has good reviews and feedback online. This place is top quality! Their customer service is great, all of their staff is kind and friendly, and also all of them really know how to treat the customers correctly. They are accommodating, they did their job perfectly and served the orders on time. The service here is friendly and phenomenal. Everyone who works at this place is professional. Will definitely go back to this place again and again. Definitely, with my friends and family next time I visit. I will continue to recommend this place to all the people I know. Farmers Pride Produce is an absolutely great spot. Thank you for the awesome service guys! read more

I am 99% sure this place got sold recently because I came here for the beer selection and convenience to a place I go to a lot. However, the micro brew selection is dwindling to look the same as everywhere you go and I just bought a 4 pack of Two Brothers Wobble "West Coast" IPA (new packaging who this) and it is SKUNKY, which means it was exposed to light and or sat for a long time in light, and not sure where that happened, but I know I won't be getting my almost $16 back. I would be willing to bet it didn't happen coming from the Two Brother's warehouse, but who knows. Sad. read more

The best one-stop-shop that carries such a wide variety of foods. Good quality, healthy brands among fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, breads, etc. Friendly owners and workers, helpful and kind. Definitely recommend this store! read more

I have been shopping here for 10+ years (western/chicago location). I live nearby, so convenience is key, but it really is a great place to shop. The selection of groceries is great, beer cooler is stellar, deli is top notch. Honestly, my only issue is that the employees can't seem to wear a mask properly, and it's making me consider shopping elsewhere. It's too small of a space to have multiple employees with their masks consistently down, ill-fitting, or not over their noses. I hate to post about it here... I would have sent a private message or email, but I can't find any way to get in touch directly. read more

Cute and small neighborhood grocery small business. The prices are a bit high so not sure if I'll come back.

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I did not offer to pay over the phone. That is not legal. Your policy is to require a deposit and if the deposit isn't done then why would an order happen? Please do not take away from the fact that you called me and called me an inconsiderate c*nt more than once. That is no way to act in the service industry. read more

Local, small grocer in the Ukranian Village/Humbolt Park area. This place has an epic selection considering the size of it - it has a little bit of everything. Cool vibes/thoughts: + Great selection of beer...I mean they have dedicated a walk-in cooler for beer. That's pretty awesome! + Vegan products are sprinkled throughout the store. Amazing! + Produce is fresh and I have been in there a couple of times where I have seen them clean the refrigerated veggies! + Prices are reasonable in comparison to Mariano's down the street. + Meat is surprisingly a decent price and with nice cuts of meat! + Customer service is amazing and even remember a familiar face (I only come into town a couple times a year...it was very comforting to have them remember me!!!) Support local, they are amazing! read more

You need to spend a minimum of $5 to charge to your debit card. I like that they have fresh fruit/veggies and a deli section. They sell homemade tamales, which is a plus for my boyfriend and his roommates. This is definitely a neighborhood joint that competes with the Dominick's on Chicago. read more

We shop her all the time. They get fresh bread in daily from local sources. Lots of vegan and vegetarian items. Most of the people working there are super friends. Definitely recommend for shopping local small business. read more

Fresh tamales on the weekends! I have adjusted my food and produce shopping so that I do the majority at Farmer's Pride and I am saving so much money! Each time they ring me up I swear that they have forgotten something because it is always so cheap. They also have lots of fun ethnic items to try (I tried halva for the first time yesterday!) The staff is also friendly and helpful. If I ever were to leave the neighborhood, this would be the place I would miss the most! read more

Needing a change from Mariano's I decided to push myself to come here more. I'm glad I did. While I can't get everything I need for the week here you can certainly put together a good meal. I've only tried the taco meat but it's fantastic, fresh, and priced well. The produce is fresh - my Mariano's produce goes bad days before I have to worry about FPP items. Great beer selection in an ice cold freezer - it really helps you make your decisions faster. Everybody is very friendly and helpful. Lastly, not many mentions about the awesome deli sandwich you can get for $7. The thing is massive! read more

Well, my TWO requirements for my new 'hood when I was apartment hunting were: (1) nail salon close-by, and (2) a decent place to buy my produce. Check and CHECK. This review is clearly about the produce shop (maybe not so clear if you know of farmers who enjoy getting their nails did, but I digress...) that I discovered very highly recommended. While not nearly as orderly and roomy as my beloved HarvesTime, I was able to cram my two Trader Joe's canvas bags FULL of produce for $21. Oh yeah, and I got bread, milk and coffee creamer. It's cramped, but chock-full of the seasonable produce you want and need. Seriously, I am still noshing on the beautiful fruit salad I made last week. Good stuff. Smiling cashiers make the shopping experience that much better. Also, there's a decent deli counter with Boar's Head meat if you're sandwich-inclined. Props to Erin P. for bringing this place to my attention. My fruit and veggie needs will not go unheeded. Yay! read more

I was feeling icky and starving all at the same time. So, I really just wanted to run into a store get what I wanted and run out. But, here's the catch....I also wanted to get a quality product and nut just some rotting food because it was cheap and convenient. No thank you. I ran into Farmers Pride, was probably in there for no less than 10 minutes, and in that time period I picked up cheese, meat, and bread. All for less than $8 and the amount I picked up will last me till Wednesday. Not bad.... Really this is my go to place when I don't want to spend a lot of time or money in a store, but want some quality stuff. Oh, and if you see me at Farmers Pride and I walk right past you, and clearly I know you, don't be hurt....this is just me being in my own world. read more

There are some very positive things about Farmers Pride, the first and foremost thing being the low prices on what seems to be very good quality produce, meat and staples. The problem I have is that there aren't things offered that I am used to finding, notably: chayote, jicama, corn on the cob, heads of different types of greens, different kinds of mushrooms, coconut milk, radishes, and nopales. While not having a lot of these Mexican ingredients is understandable, not seeing more than 2 ears of corn, no radishes and a very limited amount and selection of salad greens is a bit disappointing. Alas, I have something about Hyde Park that I really miss, specifically Hyde Park Produce Mart with their massive size and a ton of things on offer there (though Farmers Pride definitely have HPPM beat with their meat counter). I will for sure be back to Farmers Pride for their good meat section, cheap prices, and fresh produce (not to mention the fact that this is a locally-owned business which means my money stays away from Dominick's). So yeah, I'll be back, at least until I can find a place that offers more. read more

Welcome to a study in the demographics of Humboldt Park/W. UKV as represented by food products: Produce is excellent, and centrally located in the store to serve everyone. Avocados and bananas are not expensive here, which tells you that the people who shop here don't find these exotic. You could eat your weight (and perhaps your height) in the tortillas they stock. Organic yuppie foods appear to be encroaching on the peanut butter and jelly section. Are yuppies pushing out families, or is that a sign they're bringing their kids? Random Greek foods like jars of tahini, baklava, and homemade spanakopita are scattered throughout the store. Greek is represented, but not organized to create a strong presence. The Italians seem to be divided as well, with a great selection of locally manufactured pastas, sauces, and gnocchi a store's-length away from the wall of Caputo spices. There's a bit of Eastern European food, but all signs point to turning around and heading back across Western to Rich's in Ukrainian Village proper. Even though your landlord told you this was West Ukrainian Village, be assured that you live in Humboldt. Ice cream is right up front. Everybody loves ice cream. read more

Oh man. They stock RIPE avocados. Like walk in, buy, take home, and make with dinner ripe avocados!!! I think I just had an orgasm. This. is. Awesome. read more

So I like to have fresh options to cook with. You can't make good food from produce that has been soaking in a bin for dog years. Boyfriend says he can survive on Ramen, Kraft boxes, popcorn and cans of tuna... I know better- That processed, preserved crapola will kill him! Lucky him, I can cook. So when trying to find a new place to shop, he stumbled on this gem and dragged me in. I was skeptical because it is very small and the one single door is covered in lotto ads (No, I so do not ever play the lottery). It is such a welcome change for endless aisles of Jewel or Dominicks filled with crap you do not want or need! They have huge imported cans of San Marzano tomatoes, Authentic German mustard, really delicious produce options and some really funny guys behind the meat counter! Last Visit (Loosely translated from Spanish): Boyfriend: "I need that, that and more of that." Counter Guy: "What are you going to do with all of that?" BF: "Dunno. She (points at me) cooks it all." CG: "Wha... She COOKS?!?" BF: "She's Italian. She cooks like an Italian, Man. It's nice." Sighs followed. I thought it was hysterical. I've got to bake some cookies for those guys. read more

I know this market as the "Ukrainian Market," really, and I think it's called that by a lot of people. I'm simply in love with this market, and if it were feasible ... I'd do ALL my shopping here. The Greek selection is great, and most of the time their produce and meat are cheaper than at your neighborhood Jewel or Dominiks. There isn't a frozen area (except for a little case with ice cream), and the cold foods (milk, eggs, sandwich meat) are in an open-air space, which can be bad. A few weeks ago I bought some Heavy Whipping Cream and it ended up being curdled when I got it home. I imagine sitting in the open-air cooler probably did this. My other gripe is that the cheesecake they have is DRY and really unpleasant. Otherwise, the food is always fresh, the staff is friendly, and it's small enough you don't have to go searching for anything! They have fresh bread daily and their baked goods (kolaches, cheesecake, etc.) are made by a local bakery. For a neighborhood market, it's pretty killer. read more

In and out that's what I'm about, I like this place for a quick shop of goods. Grab your milk, cereal, fruit, and soup and let's go go go. If there is a line it goes quickly because most people have 10 items or less. The cashiers are friendly, quick, and there is usually easy, convenient front store parking. I appreciate everything about this cornerstore. The first time here, I just stopped in to buy some fruit. I figured with the name "Farmers Pride", it would be superior to Stanley's Fruit Market. I prefer the quality and variety of fruit from Stanley's BUT this place does offer a decent selection of fruit, nice variety of cereals, European pastries, and there is also a deli department. Haven't tried the deli but will soon, it seems like a decent place to get cheese and sandwich meat. Oh and that aloe vera pulp juice is fun to drink/chew too. It's also closer to me than other stores, so I find it to be a good place for a snack/lunch on the run or mini grocery shopping. I really dig their containers of fresh mixed fruit and hot soups. I was in line when I noticed the cardboard menu on the wall behind the register, listing the kinds of hot soups that they offered. Greek Egg Lemon Chicken? I like all of those ingredients and I've never tried it before so I had to give it a go and now I'm hooked. I like this soup so much, I've researched recipes because I thought I may have to try to make it myself but nooo....those recipes had me at egg whites and they all seemed never-ending, just like my reviews. I'd rather just applaud anyone who knows how to make this soup that good and fork my soup money over when I need it. I like that they also offer oyster crackers for your soup. However my most recent soup dine out experience did not go as planned. As usual, I crushed the package of crackers then emptied it into my soup, only to find out the crackers were grossly stale. It really offset the texture and taste of one of my top favorite soups, turning my big smile upside down, like so :( Therefore, I recommend testing your crackers out first before crushing and emptying the contents into your entire bowl of any soup or chili because ya just never know. Lesson learned. read more

Farmer's Pride is a great place to shop! Great prices for quality items and I love old neighborhood grocery store feel to the place. Wonderful selection of quality meats neatly displayed. Many European items available. What impressed me the most were the Mexican butchers and clerks that are able to communicate and speak in Ukrainian so very well. Remarkable! ... It's almost comical to hear a Mexican speaking Ukrainian. Great effort to make your base support feel welcome! Good job! ........Very friendly, jovial and happy staff! Their boss must treat his employess very well, as they seem to like working here! Love this place and it's real people atmosphere! ..... Support your local grocery store and avoid the high prices of Dominick's! read more

Love, love, love! This place just kicked Dominick's down to a last resort of places to shop for groceries. While Farmer's Pride is small, it has nearly everything you need for eating healthy. Plus, it's a mom and pop type store, so I'd MUCH rather give them my money over the conglomerates. read more

I absolutely LOVE famer's pride. I mean, though this store is smaller, it is absolutely fabulous : just the right amount of fresh fruits and vegetables, a deli in the back that slices cheese and has fresh meats and seafood, a decent dry good section - AND they carry soymilk and greek yogurt! They have some good fresh parmesan, and baggies of dried spices that last forever (get the crushed red pepper) They carry polish baked goods -- and over the winter, in my sweet tooth frantic phase, I bought the poppyseed sweet bread with a light glaze-- I am a new huge fan of this dessert. I also tried halva here though : not a fan, but I think it may have been old. This place has fantastic prices. You can stock your fridge pretty decently for a week for about $40. read more

THE best grocery store in town! Everyone is so nice and the prices are awesome! Screw Dominicks. Everyone who works here is super nice. When my family comes from the south to visit, I bring them in to meet everyone. They're like family. read more

The current addition of more brands and booze just put this shop front and center in the great grocery wars of UK village. It's quite fantastic, and so are the people working there/the owners. Farmers Pride... Get some organic meats in there and it'll be a sure-fire game changer. It'd be magical to never have to step foot in Mariano's again! read more

Looking at the storefront, you wouldn't know for sure even if it was operational. I moved to the neighborhood assuming I would have to shlep to Mariano's. Turns out, Farmer's Pride holds down the basics and beyond. The kind of store that you might take for granted in New York, but in Chicago is a real treat. I've been falsely accused of shoplifting twice in my life, once at Whole Foods and another at Farmer's Pride. I was manhandled and treated like dirt at Whole Foods, but at Farmer's Pride they were totally cool when I explained what had happened, the cashier apologized, shook my hand and made it clear that he wanted me to return. I was booted out of the garage at Whole Foods even after it was clear I hadn't taken anything! That speaks to the difference a quality independent business like Farmer's Pride makes. Consistently quality produce and a nice variety. They have a good blend of higher priced items & healthy stuff along basic staples. Highlights: a bunch of different gnocchi, noodles + sauces, wide variety of coffee and big local beer selection, oats/grains/beans, frozen fruit, all the La Croix, squashes, almond butter, beyond basic produce like leeks + two varieties of kale, cheap nuts, variety of onions and potatoes, cornish hens in the freezer, simply OJ. read more

Great product selection - perfect for many meals OK wine selection Good produce Boars Head! Good local bodega on steroids read more

I really like this place.. they have good produce... and even better meats. they have what you'd expect in a meat department... it's very fresh too. often times if you order ground beef, they'll sit there and grind it right in front of you (which allows the opportunity to ask for more or less fat, or add pork in, etc). And in deli meats they carry Boar's Head (as well as some less pricey brands), and it's a LOT less money here than it is at jewel/dominicks...some of it less than half the price of the other places. Some canned/jar goods might cost more than in the chain stores, but things that are "fresh" this places' prices are better. (actually, sometimes things aren't ripe yet, which can turn into a problem too...) the people here are nice, and helpful. they deliver as well now, if you need that. if you're driving, parking is easy... there's a long loading zone for their store right in front where you can park. i've never seen it be completely full to the point where there's no room to park. read more

Farmer Pride produce is located in my neighborhood and instead of going to some big grocery stores, I prefer going in here. It is a small store but it has everything I wanted and I needed. It is always clean, organized and well stocked. The staff in here are super friendly and helpful. They have a nice selection of bathroom essentials and the products I typically use is available in here. Their dry goodies selection has everything I needed. They also have fresh and great quality produce, meats and deli products. On the other hand, for a small store they have a pretty wide selection of liquor. The interesting section of liquor is their beer because it has a really wide and big selection for it. Being in here is always a great experience, prices are fair, quick and is really convenient neighborhood small grocery store instead of going to the big grocery stores, and I realize this one is better so I think I am going to be a regular customer. Highly recommended. read more

As stated by other reviewers: The produce is varied, cheap, and good. Another plus: they have a rack of produce that is about the go bad for SUPER cheap; today I'm making guacamole from SIX avocados I bought for ONE dollar. The meat is also cheap and good--they have Boar's Head meats and cheeses, and they offer sales. They recently expanded their non-perishable items. Here you will find foods you might find in the "ethnic" section of chain super markets--but at half the price. Ethnic, here, is not "exotic" as it is in other places. Thank you! Support this business, and boycott Dominicks! read more

I adore this corner market. They have a great selection of fresh, beautiful fruits and veggies, and their prices are extremely competitive and fair. Their meat selection is amazing, you gotta get your meat from these guys. I love their selection of breads, both from commercial and local bakeries. They also carry cans of San Marzano tomatoes - the only shop I've found in the area to do so! I come here regularly for their produce, meat, Greek yogurt, and for hard to find things I just need to have in my kitchen: giardinara of all levels of heat, anchovy paste, lox, healthy chips and snacks, spanakopita, barley and other grains, and juices. They're not a mega grocer so they don't carry "everything", but if you want to shop in a more "European" style, this is the market you could feasibly visit every day and make good meals. I must come here at least three times a week. Everyone who works there is super nice too and will greet you and chat with you about your day. Love this place! read more

I almost hate to mention the tamales on the weekends out of selfishness because I want them all to myself, however, that's what brought me into the store at first. It's nice to roll out of bed and pick up fresh, hot tamales on the weekends. In addition, I'm really impressed with their organic and special diet (e.g. gluten free, vegan, etc.) selection. I didn't expect so much in a smaller grocery store. Everyone working in the store is super friendly and very helpful. I just need to figure out the delivery schedule, sometimes they're out of stock, which makes sense since it's a smaller grocery. Unfortunately that makes me supplement by going to Mariano's :( read more

30 dollars buys all my groceries. Their selection used to be more limited but they have expanded their space. $1.20 rye bread is my favorite staple. Meat is really cheap and fresh. Service is excellent, the guys who work there are always helpful, friendly. Great variety of different ethnic foods. Some of the rarer grocery items are a little expensive, but for the most part the regular grocery items are cheaper than chain stores. I've lived here only for a few months, but in that time, I've seen their selection almost double in variety. I live closer to Dominick's but I will walk the extra block to go to this place. Highly recommend it. Stretch your dollar and support a great local independent store. read more

I've loved this place for years and was delighted to see their reviews here! They are SO friendly, and will actually listen to you and often get the things you say you're looking for, and the dad gave me some Greek lessons one day, of which I know a few words and love using them here. (They're Greek owners.) I love their lettuce selections, their prices, and how friendly they are. And they have a surprisingly large selection of types of products, like 3-4 types of oatmeal, great apple varieties, surprising breads, great, great deli, really nice butcher guys for a small corner store. I love the place, it's my favorite grocery store, also because I love supporting smaller, local places, and of places like that, this one is a real star! read more

I much prefer a good local market for fresh produce over the major chain grocery store. But, I was spoiled with fabulous produce by living in Northern CA for 8 years, so finding veggies of similar quality here in Chicago became a personal mission. Farmer's Pride is within walking distance of both my house and my work, so it is super convenient...and I am grateful for that. My true rating for FP is 3.5 stars. The produce is pretty good, especially the fruit. I've found the veggies to be kind of hit or miss, but I can usually find everything I need to make fresh salsa or guacamole in decent condition. (Note: I've never seen a head of lettuce that I wanted to buy.) As for the rest of the store, I am pretty impressed by the quality and variety of meats available at the counter. They have a good variety of other necessities and there are always plenty of delicious El MIlagro tortillas and chips on hand. Prices are definitely fair...all things combined, I am a regular return customer. I definitely feel that FP is a great resource for the neighborhood! read more