The samosas were absolutely delicious--crispy on the outside with a fresh, flavorful filling. I…read morealso tried the Raj Kachori, and it was just as amazing! It was fresh, perfectly crunchy, and loaded with tasty toppings that blended together really well. Everything tasted authentic and well-made. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this Indian grocery store for anyone craving delicious Indian snacks.

Service is wonderful, ambiance-wise; it's a grocery store. The food is delicious. We pick up fresh…read morebrown eggs twice a week here, as well as call-in to order their homemade idli. We also purchase our ginger, as well as their homemade-refrigerated containers of Indian dishes. We love Devon!

Amazing market, more than a market they have great food ready to go. Nice staff ,feels like going…read moreback in time.

best deli ever. different items you may not find other places. hot items such as fried chicken,…read moreshrimp and fish. all delicious. wing wednesday is really good. you will also experience a delicious bakery and butcher shop. delivery available. check their web page to find a list of all their items and services.

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.

Food always tastes great friendly staff there is a wait in line but it's always worth the wait . Me…read moreand my partner go every month and usually get the nachos and fish . Store is small but it's really nice

So yes it takes awhile to get the food here but to be honest it's always fresh hot and the chicken…read moreis pretty good it reminds me of going to a restaurant only theirs here is. Well cooked no pink nothing and I have orders from here twice the nachos are also good will definitely be ordering again

This is THE BEST bakery in the Peoria area noone talks about! If you are wanting gourmet…read morebrownies/cupcakes/cookies stop here! Prices are decent and portions generous! My go to spot for cocktail sauce, random seafood deli dishes and basket fillers like local honey/jam/crackers. Fantastic seafood spread and coffee also!

Purchased seafood platter for holidays , amazing! Everything so fresh , difference over grocery…read morestores! Purchasing again for New Years .

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.

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

Review Visit: September 17th, 2014…read more Sugar. Spice. Everything nice. Like in a lot of smaller towns, you'll usually have or find a business that deals in candy. Sugary confections. Sweet treats. Candy from yesteryears. Soda (pop) in more varieties than you care for it to come in. Things you think you'd never see again and things you fall in love with. Holland's Mercantile fills that role for Washington, IL. My friend Matt and I decided to spend an afternoon exploring the Washington Square to see what the town and it's folk offered. The words on the front of the store's glass got me excited at the possibilities held inside. As we opened the door and headed in, the excitement increased tenfold. It was like being a kid in a candy store. Except that we are adults... in a candy store. Upon entering, I first noticed the long row of candy in the glass containers where you can scoop out as much as you want. Lining the walls were a million different candy from a million different times and cultures. I saw things I hadn't seen in years. They had stuff I didn't think existed in time where color TV is the norm. On top of the candy, they also had a display case full of baked goods. Whether these are made in-house or from a local bakery, I am not sure. Either way, the stuff looked fantastic behind the glass. Turtles. Truffles. Caramel Bars. It all looked so good that I think my blood sugar level elevated just looking at the offerings. This store has more than just candy, baked goodies, and sweets from everyone's childhood. They also had the novelty toys from the same time period the candy/sweets come from. There were novelty toys that tied in to current day trends but they also had toys that kids from our time would enjoy just as much as kids from the time from which they came. I also think there was a back room that was full of a combination of everything the store offered. On this day, I let my inner child run wild and I picked up a small sack full of candy. I didn't want to get too much because I don't have the best self-control when it comes to my sweet tooth. Next door is another Holland's store that offers up popcorn in many different flavors and even more soda to pick from. This store did remind me of the candy store from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, minus the Candy Man tossing candy to and fro. Though that would've been quite the sight to see. The store just has this feeling of being a great place to get your sweet tooth fix while reliving items from your childhood and also your parent's childhood. I will end this with a warning. If you have kids and bring them here... expect to drop a lot of money on sweets and toys. It's easy to spend a small fortune in a place like this. Also, don't let your kids see Holland's Caramelcorn next door. They might get loaded up on sugar and then get popcorn cheese everywhere. How sweet it is.

The best variety of popcorn indulgence is waiting for you at Hollands. It is hands down better…read morethan Garrett's! I make trips to central Illinois, and this is one of my must do stops!