I would pick up a few items here for convenience. The store is clean enough but not modern. The prices are higher than you would would expect from a neighborhood grocer. Some items are on par with prices at whole foods. Also, stockers put items in wrong place or wrong price. The manager does not honor the price on tag on shelf. Overall I would pick up sodas or a few things on a quick stop. read more

Prices are what you would expect for a small "convenience" grocery store. They do have more space than Edgewater Produce, which they also own. It is within walking distance, which is a plus, though I do watch the prices and go to Mariano's or Jewel when they offer more for less. EVERYONE at the meat/cheese counter is great, and friendly. They really do know their stuff, though at times, I wish they had a ticketed numbered system. It would prevent me from going off on some of the older Eastern Euro clientele when they try to butt in line. NOT happening! The cashiers are efficient, though there is a tall male one that is new to me. Feels like his name should be Draco. Would almost pass for AI, due to his height an personality, though AI can be programmed to be charming and efficient. He literally saw me put down items on the belt and looked like he was confused as to what his role was, then asked me if I wanted a bag for all my purchases, despite it being obvious that I had none with me. I had to get snippy, because, well, I had to get snippy. Oprah did mention them in one of her shows, so they got "trendy" afterwards, but as other reviewers have said, they do carry items that you would find more at a Treasure Island than a Jewel, Aldi, or Mariano's. They are good for that. Now, if they would only work on their AI cashiers and make them more personable, then I would give them a five star rating. Especially since peeps in the hood voted down Amazon from taking over and planting seeds on the corner of Western and Lawrence, to take over the grocery store market. read more

I've been to this grocery store many times over the years, but never thought to review it before now. It's a pretty standard small grocery store, with a few things that may be hard to find elsewhere. They have some international brands, although the Mexican grocery store farther west on Lawrence (Lindo Michigan) is a better bet for Central American things. They sell some local brands, including freshly-roasted coffee from Brü Coffeeworks, also on Lawrence. Prices are a smidge higher than you might find elsewhere, but at least they're consistent and don't require you to download an app or join a frequent shopper club or whatever. I do wish they would stay open a little later. The staff are helpful, and they have a good selection of spices and seasonings. I wasn't able to find caraway seed elsewhere, for some reason, but when I asked a staff member if they had any, he immediately took me to the exact spot on the shelf where they had it in two different container sizes. read more

The best grocery store! Incredible produce that is fresher, with greater variety and lower prices. Great selection of European specialty items. Excellent service. read more

This is a great Latin supermarket that also stocks some other international food as well. There's a large selection of produce, a good meat section that is reasonably priced, and inexpensive spices. I was here buying some ingredients for chili, so I was able to find everything I needed, from dried ancho and arbol chilis, jalapeño, and all the other ingredients I needed. There's a private lot for the market, so there is plenty of parking. read more

I went to my regular grocery store and they were out of chives. Did a quick Google search and found this place within a short 5 minute drive. I walked in and was immediately impressed by the selection of fresh fruit and veggies. I immediately went back and grabbed a basket. As I went around the store, I noticed a lot of international foodstuffs and prepared foods. I was a little birdie with all the products, going down each and every aisle. Not only did I notice the selection of fresh meats and items, but everything was priced on the shelves. I wouldn't had to go ask how much is this once. Take note other grocery stores. I love that they carry local items from and around Chicago. Plus, I loved the selection of hot sauces. I will be coming back soon. read more

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They have the most fresh and best tasting produce in the city. I buy all my produce here. I just wish they had more variety when it came to other food items, but it's a pretty big grocery store for a local mom and pop business. read more

Really great mix of reasonably priced staples but also high quality gourmet and local stuff too. Large, fresh produce section and orgánics very reasonable. read more

I absolutely love this store! It has a great sized produce selection. I can always find fresh produce here for a decent prize. It's not overwhelming and the produce is rotated regularly. In the aisles I can find the staples like pasta, rice, couscous, canned food, cereal, packaged teas, etc. They also have one aisle with Balkan, Greek, Mediterranean,Middle Eastern staples. I love this aisle. The have a wide dairy selection. One cooler is filled with cheeses where I can get Bulgarian or Greek feta, Mexican queso fresco and crema, etc. The rest of the dairy section is against the wall and here I can get the Zdan plain yogurt and phyllo dough. Over the years they have expanded their vegan section and they offer tofurky products, alternative milks, etc. They also have one aisle dedicated to various international sweets. I have found sweets imported from Italy, Turkey, Croatia, Bosnia, Poland, etc. They sell German Ritter Sport chocolates near the checkout stand. Overall I love the sweet snack offerings. The overall store vibe is always good. They play Greek music. The staff is usually approachable and willing to help if you need something. Check out is fast and efficient. There are never long lines. The parking is across the street though and is a bit inconvenient, but they have updated it. It used to be worse with no designations which way to drive in and out. It is still pretty small and can get crowded but at least people are no longer arguing with each other as to which way to drive in and out. I have been shopping here for 20+ years and have seen the store transform over the years. It attracts a good mix of customers from the neighborhood who walk here as well as people going out of their way to stop by and shop here. I hope they continue to do well and remain one of my favorite local grocery stores to shop at. read more

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I put this on FB, so forgive the odd formatting. The pandemic has been so hard on so many of us. At times it's been hard to find touchstones for normalcy. For many of us in the Lincon Square/Albany Park/Ravenswood area, that his been made a little easier by HarvesTime Foods. I know they are already deeply loved (57 reviews on FB, all 5 stars!), but I had to say my piece. I first saw a mask at HarvesTime. First saw hand sanitizer stations at HarvesTime. First reasonably priced grocery pick up? HarvesTime. First Senior hours? HarvesTime. And now that they have taken down their CDC guidelines sign, everyone (employees and customers alike) are still wearing masks. To keep our community safe. This pandemic has been at least as hard on them as it has been on us and yet they are always smiling, providing perfectly cut taco meat and selling the only other dog food Eleanor will eat. We neighbors hear that Amazon Fresh may be moving in down the street. I am by no means anti-capitalist, I think competition is a good thing. I also think that Amazon would be making a significant mistake. It seems likely they assume HarvesTime is "just another produce store" that they will dominate. They are wrong. HarvesTime is our neighborhood gathering place, our United Nations, our touchstone. Block Club Chicago, how about a story? You won't be disappointed. NBC, how about a Making a Difference story? They certainly qualify. Thank you HarvesTime! You have never let us down and I am truly grateful for you! (All photos borrowed) read more

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Out of desperation I stopped at HarvesTime. I was in need of bananas, was absolutely cranky because of traffic and really needed bananas. The thought of going to Jewel or Marino's with the traffic was out of the question as I could not muster the testicular fortitude to go pass Ashland in traffic. I have passed this place many times, but had no idea what to expect. Have to say I was pleasantly surprised at the selection. The produced looked amazing, but the prices were all over the place. Some items were priced reasonably, but others were way over the top. Green grapes, which I adore, were $3.99, a dollar more than Jewel or Marino's. The bananas, which I was so desperately in need of, were $0.69. Money tends to be no object for me for some things: spent $17 on green grapes, but could not wrap my mind around the price for the bananas. That is similar to Targete charging $0.59 for a single banana. Nope, nope and nope. Now what I did like was the meat section. Great looking fresh and frozen meats and the prices were very good. They even had frozen rabbits, so I know where to go when I want some. There was a nice selection of Boar's Head meats and cheeses...love that brand. Fresh baked breads and desserts that looked tasty. There was a nice selection of prepared foods...entire meals, salads, soups, etc. There were homemade soups as well Panera brand. Nice selection of ethnic foods, some with labels in the language of origin of the country, but the store was smart and placed them next to the similar items for those of us that were not able to read the labels. The one thing I did not get but want to try was yogurt with fruit on top in glass containers. That was a first for me and it looked intriguing. I will stop there just to buy those beauties. There were also these ginormous bags of rice...reminded me of the days when I would go rice shopping (yes you heard right) with my Filipino GF. She would cook rice every day in these rice cookers and routinely bought these big ass bags of rice. Until I met her, I had no idea rice came in bags bigger than 2 lbs. So for those that are looking for big bags o' rice, this is your place. There is a parking lot across the street from the store, but they need to put up a sign that says you can't take them out of the store. As I loaded up my Marino containers in mine to roll across the street (four of them), the cashier stopped me to let me know that I could not. To their credit, they did offer to help me to my car. Just know if you are loaded down with a lot of groceries and parked across the street, you will need help loading your purchases. There is diagonal parking on the side of the store, but good luck getting those as there are only a few of them. Even though I did not get the bananas, which was the whole reason for stopping in there, I did like what I saw while looking around. I would say again to be aware of the prices. Some are amazing, but some are very high, like Whole Foods high. read more

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Fantastic. A small charming grocery store that simply hits it out of the park. I live in the Margate Park area and have several choices for groceries. I come back consistently. Decent butcher with a great deli however lacking in the seafood department. Also, fresh bread is limited to one of those French bread box's probably delivered. It's a must visit and they continue to surprise me. Oh, and their spice's and grains are bananas! read more

A wonderland of groceries. Like it's sister market, Edgewater Produce, but this store is larger and has an even wider selection. The produce: Mon dieu!! The selection! Many varieties of mushroom, and a stunning array of salad fixings - as well as a few prepared or pre-chopped items for quick eatin'. Seasonal and non seasonal fruit. Everything arrayed neatly. The meat counter is crazy! Homemade Guatemalan sausages, many varieties of all your favorite dead animals (sorry in advance, vegans). A few offerings on the ready to eat hot area - pozole! A MAD array of sausages!!! So many international food items that are hard to find other places. Unusual fish, canned goods and many, many varieties of coffee. I spotted a many-level shelf of nothing but VINEGAR, my favorite! Russian and German rye breads, and a giant selection of Goya products. Verily, my BF and I sometimes pop in on a Saturday and just roam around looking for new and interesting things to try. Sometimes they are handing out samples on Saturdays, which - bonus! I discovered SPRATS here, small, oily fish similar to sardines. I never knew they existed, but I eat 'em now! This little shop has it ALL. And the prices are incredible. Friendly, helpful staff to round it all off. A really pleasant shopping experience. read more

I stop in looking for watercress they don't carry it I look around all good and fresh so I bought chili mango a hot sauce and a reusable bag read more

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For a neighborhood grocery store I'd say this place is ok. Id like to be able to go to the grocery store and not receive so much attention from men and boys that work there. If I experience this, I'd imagine I'm not the only one. It would be nice if the men would be taught to not bother women and stare at them, etc. We come there to shop for groceries and would like to feel safe when doing so. There's already enough to worry about when walking to the store, I want to feel safe when I am in a grocery store and not have to feel like I have the workers gawking at me. If you find a customer attractive or interesting, keep pushing. Acknowledge what you feel and move on. Don't make the experience uncomfortable for the customer. read more

A truly neighborhood supermarket, in this era of grocery conglomerates. Great selection of produce, including local/regional produce in season and local bakeries are well represented. Not a meat eater but a good variety of meats and cheeses. Mexican and other cultures are well covered,with Bob's Red Mill and other products. Decent prices and friendly staff. read more

Great grocery store, has everything you need. Great variety and excellent attendants.

Who doesn't want to go to a place containing the word "harvest?" It's a full-sized grocery store located in Lincoln Square. I'm a grocery junkie, and I eat at least ten (10) apples per week (definitely not a forbidden fruit to me, for my name is not Eve). I'm never worried if I've had enough fibers today because I'm confident that I've had plenty in my stomach. With that being said, I appreciate great stores who can satisfy my needs for fresh produce, and perhaps other "junkier" food I would have every once in awhile. I've noticed the high-rating reviews on yelp and decided to pay a visit myself. Of course, hubby tagged along so that I could rely on him to carry the bags. This place has a standardized signage for pricing, and most of the signs were either typed or hand-written very legibly. Why would I care about how neatly the signs were presented? Don't under-estimate the power of those little details; they can potentially elevate a customer's shopping experience. At least mine was very pleasant. Hubby and I also saw some other items that we normally can't find in other grocery stores. He was quite excited when he spotted dandelion! I found their agricultural products very fresh. While they didn't have "door buster" kind of specials, their prices were still competitive and worth to take a peek. In addition, their hot-food and meat departments also appeared clean and inviting. I don't usually fix meat or other poultry items at home, but the refrigerators containing these items were well-maintained. I found no "meat-water" drips on the hardware or floors. They did have some ethnic products. I found some Turkish tea and was tempted to purchase it. Thirsty? Grab a can of Inca cola. I'm in love with Inca Cola, and I sometimes get a two (2)-liter size. However, you have an option to purchase a can for $0.99. Overall, we spent a little more than $24 for two (2) bags of salsa chips, a bag of brown rice, apples, two (2) cases of blueberries, two (2) cases of raspberries, green seedless grapes, tomatoes, one (1) bunch of green onions, avocados, and one (2) dozen of jumbo eggs. I hope I didn't miss listing anything else. Anyways, you get the picture. HarvesTime is also accessible by the CTA 81 (Lawrence) bus. The stop to get off is Washtenaw. I recently have reviewed the Lindo Michoacan, located on Kedzie and Lawrence. Do yourself a favor: travel further east to HarvesTime for better quality items. Trust me on that! read more

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Good afternoon just wanted to give a little review on this market. The place itself it's amazing and I had a good experience until I heard some coworkers speaking about other customers and let me tell you it was not very nice of them. How unprofessional of them speaking of customers right in front of them what kind of respect is that if they represent the store how can you guys allow coworkers just don't talk on customers. I got to see your name text from a girl name Alicia, which was the main one that was talking about the customers management to keep an ion her unless they will lose business because of her. No coworker should act like that specially in front of customers have some dignity and respect read more

We're making salad and there are some ingredients that we do not have including the mayo and some fruits. I volunteer to go to the grocery store. It's not a hassle for me to park the car because there are so many vacant. The place is nice as well as the service. The staff help me to choose a good variety of fruits. Some of the fruits are not fresh I think. Staff also took me to the mayo section because I couldn't find it due to a lot of food section. It was so good that their customer service was nice. Because there are not a lot of customers, I don't wait long at the counter. They have a quick staff to scan and put my groceries in a bag. I suggest that if you want to grocery here, go when it's not the weekend so it's not a hassle to park and grocery. read more

I'm craving some macaroni. I just watched some cooking shows and I'm craving what they cook. So I planned to cook a baked macaroni. I came here since it's near our house. I bought the ingredients first, a macaroni and shredded cheddar cheese. Then I bought the ingredients of tomato meat sauce. I bought 1 lb. ground beef, 1 Knorr beef cube, small red bell pepper, small green bell pepper, small yellow onion, garlic, 1 lb. tomato sauce, cooking oil, white sauce, butter, all-purpose flour, fresh milk and quick melt cheese. I don't need to buy some ingredients including salt and black pepper since I have it in my house. I bought what I needed at this store. read more

This place is awesome. Great produce area, so many options for hot sauce, different kinds of soda (I found a Brazilian one) and it's the best Milka Heaven I've seen around here! They make this delicious dip and that alone is enough for me to come back. That and the Milka. Lol I've never had trouble parking, but it can be tricky since it's a small parking lot. Friendly staff, clean location. I'll definitely come back! read more

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Beware sale prices or miss marked items (sticker price diff than shelf price) not be updated in system. Take pic so you can prove at checkout. Also, sale apples that are 69 cents/ lbs have other more expensive apples mixed in. It's not the consumers responsibility to check this. They were clearly stocked incorrectly or to trick consumers. Maybe a way to make more money. Lately, several cashiers not bagging so be prepared to bag yourself. read more

I really like this place. They have my Greek yogurt and all other Greek staples such as feta, olives, oil, pastas and seasonings, fresh filo dough... the list can go on and on. Fresh fruit and veggies. Good meat and cheeses. You can even get pre-made foods that all you need to do is pop into your oven. They also have cooked/deli section. Comparable to Jewel or better. Or if you need a whole lamb! They've got it in the back. Yeah, I walked in there one day and asked for a whole lamb so that I can roast it. They brought it out. It was huge. I asked for a leg of lamb instead. It was kind of funny. They're all real nice and helpful. They are a little pricey, but it's good so, you get what you pay for. In addition, they run specials all the time so, each day, you will find something that's a great deal. Check them out. read more

Best grocery store in Chicago!! I don't know how they pack so much variety in one store. The quality of their produce and food always top notch. Whether you are looking for just the basics or something special, Harvest Time likely has what you need. Bulgarian feta, fresh bread, fresh produce, deli cuts, specialty hot sauces, prepared foods, hard-to-find ingredients...yep! When other grocery stores ran out of tortillas and toilet paper last year, Harvest Time quickly found new supply chains and was well stocked. Whoever does ordering and logistics at this store is some kind of wizard... read more

How have I not yet reviewed HarvesTime? I've been shopping here for nearly 16 years, when I first moved to Lincoln Square. At the time, I lived right around the block. When I moved nearly a mile away, I'd still make the hike - even when it was snowing. Now, I live less than 10 minutes away, and it's again my home away from home. The best thing I can say about HarvesTime is that they pay incredible attention to their diverse customer base. Every time I go in, I discover something that I didn't know they carried. Their selection of Bob's Red Mill products is even better than Whole Foods, and at a lower price. Over the years, their selection of organic dairy products has not only expanded, but the prices have dropped. Their refrigerated vegan selection is not only large, but almost everything is locally sourced. Actually, I think I do know why I've failed, until now, to write a Yelp review. I don't want HarvesTime to become horribly crowded! Not that they don't deserve it... Let others pack Mariano's aisles! You may not be able to buy liquor here, but you'll get fresher produce and far superior customer service, always with a smile. read more

The best of the best grocery store ever. Quality is great they have a selection like no other. I've seen items that are at high end grocery stores that mark up prices. Not Harvestime, they've been really nice and carry the freshest bread, deli meats. I love this place. read more

I got yogurt from there the other day. Didn't notice for a few bites till I realized a sour taste and lumps aren't normal for plain yogurt. It expired in mid April. Also got Oat Milk that expires in a week and it poured yellowish and lost its thick creaminess. Luckily I didn't drink it. Usually Oat Milk is sold with a long expiration date compared to cow milk. And the vegan deli slices expire in 3 days got them yesterday. At Jewel they sell them many months prior to expiration. This is disgusting. Obviously someone isn't doing their job cycling out bad / expired products. Their fresh produce is good tho hence the 2 stars. read more

This place is a really high quality local grocer. They babe good selection and reasonable pricing

Wow. Not only do they have an area for recycling those Amazon pouches and plastic bags, they have such a variety of produce and products across a variety of cultures! I could spend some serious time checking things out here. Highly recommend. read more

I don't shop here too often, but I appreciate the "best of both worlds" position that they occupy. On the one hand, they play the role of ethnic/independent/neighborhood grocery and produce market, with all the significant benefits therein. On the other, there is parking, customer service is solid, the place is pretty clean, and I don't get hassled for using a credit card on a $7.58 purchase: hassle-free shopping just like the big chain grocery stores. The produce quality, price, and selection is very solid. Did I mention ethnic foods? Yeah, freshly made foodstuffs and imported items abound: Middle Eastern, east Asian, Latin American, eastern European, Italian. I'm no expert on any of these, so maybe some of these products are widely available, but I am impressed by the array. If you ever need a sauce or a preserved vegetable of some kind, check 'em out. I sometimes get pickles here: they have three varieties of Cracovia, notably the Kartuskie variety which may as well be named Crackovia because I eat them so compulsively. They stock a few other brands such as VG, Mr Farmer, and Hengstenberg. read more

I'm honestly surprised that I haven't reviewed Harvestime yet, so deep is my love for this local indepent grocer. I've lived a few blocks away from the store for 10 years, and it is my go-to. Honestly, there are a million reasons to love this place, but here are some highlights. 1. PRICES. Seriously seriously great prices on produce and meat. 2. Produce selection is quite vast. 3. Those chicharones in the steam table...shut the front door. 4. Their committment to sourcing their products from Illinois if at all possible. Look, I'll be honest, there ARE things they don't carry, but not much. I'm in here several times a week, and I'm always discovering another new product. Wonderful store, wonderful owners, wonderful neighborhood gem. Oh did I mention that when the renovated several years ago they installed solar panels? BECAUSE THEY DID. read more

This local grocery store has the goods if you want a few Mexican-style selections. They also have a bunch of other ethnic goods so it is fun to have a look around. Perhaps it is appropriate that this store is located on Lawrence Avenue, a thoroughfare that is like the unofficial United Nations of Chicago. There is a parking lot across the street from the store for your shopping convenience. read more

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Three packages of delicious red strawberries for $.99?? Neighborhood baked Lithuanian dark rye bread is the bomb, prices were competitive, produce section not lacking. Very interesting market. The cashier told us about the nearby diners, and we were not disappointed. Items are packed tightly, great meat counter, limited brands, but me no care. They also had bars of Milka chocolate for a dollar. Things just keep getting better!!! read more

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First visit was in 2012 and I still look forward to shopping here. I like the music, and the staff has always been super helpful. The manager is great. Produce section is heaven. Meat section is great and butchers will share their knowledge. Wide variety of ethnic ingredients at reasonable prices. Parking is easy. The bathroom is clean. I look forward to their giant pumpkin display around Halloween. (That rhymes! Ha!) read more

Love this place! They have a huge selection of produce at great price. Super clean inside, everything is so well packed and organized. Staffs are friendly and very helpful. They also bag really effectively too. read more

HarvesTime Foods is one of my go to grocery stores around the area. The store is spacious and always clean inside. Items are organized and full stocked on each shelf. They have a huge selection of great quality produce and I always have everything I needed from it. I also love their pastry section because their baked goods are delicious and freshly baked. Meat section of them is also fresh. Another thing in here is that, some of their products came from other different cultures and it is just nice because I got to try something new. What I love the most in here is their shelf of selection of various hot sauces. I had a chance to try which was good and now I am consistently buying it. The staff in here is polite and always helpful even if they are busy. They have great prices on all of their products. Always had a great time grocery shopping in here. Highly recommended. read more

Affordable prices on everything but frozen and pre-made stuff (including their salads and guac and things like that). Pretty much what I expect from this kind of place. I appreciate that they stock some organic produce, and I think the service is generally quite good. Prices on meat and produce are reasonable to competitive. Everything else is a little unpredictable. But, I'm mostly there for produce, and I do appreciate that they at least have a wide selection considering their space. read more

Wow! Such a great market! You can get produce at very reasonable prices. The general vibe in the area is really laid back. Met some very friendly people here. read more

Great availability of produce. Decent prices. Food options for all diets including gluten free and vegan. Friendly staff. Produce near its expiration is always on sale in the back for $1 per container. They have most everything you'll need, just not a huge selection. read more