Service is outstanding! Melonie is awesome and service desk ROCKS!!! I like this Jewel 1000 times better than Cary! Thank you for all your help! read more

Public 'all gender' Bathrooms: We customers cannot stand the filth of the public bathrooms. Just plain dirty toilets, walls, sink, etc. No matter what day, weather, season or time of day/night. Naturally, if the public bathrooms are completely filthy, we can only imagine what the 'behind the scenes' looks like in the employee back room prep areas. It is completely gross and has been that way for a dozen or so years now under a few store managers. District managers Grocery: Expired items, inclusive of cold, shelf and meat dept. items at times. Meat counter employees keep telling me the meat behind the counter is the same as what's currently on the store shelf. The newer Osco in Huntley on Rt. 47, says the same thing. Seems like laziness to me. What happened to the days where I could pick out a chuck roast and have it ground fresh? Never was a problem 15 or so years ago. read more

That's was my last straw. The employees are not helpful, The store is ugly and not clean with horrible lighting and most of all I can no longer stand their stupid app and the ridiculous gatekeeping of ALL sales prices in this way. If you insist that I swipe a card or enter my phone number or an email address ... whatever, I have come to expect that.This app, however, is a piece of trash. Jewel is a place I shop when I just run out for a couple things in the evening. Often I'm out the door and don't even remember to take my phone with me. This is not a place I would ever do my weekly shopping. Their prices are too expensive for that, and the vibe of the store is too scuzzy and kind of hideous. So I would never want to be in there for that long. So inevitably, I need to call somebody over to help me and sometimes they'll just use their little override badge to give me the sales pricesnon a few items. Today I had 4 bags of salad, some cottage cheese and crackers. The lady working the self - checkout corral decided the best use of her time was to delete all my sale items and send me on my way with a box of crackers and no dinner. I'm done with these people and they're glitchy bs app. they can keep their filthy store and ridiculous . read more

Hate when the staff cuts in front of you while on the clock to get something out of a machine it's very annoying. This Machine is only for staff at this rate. Guess I need to get a job there to get some amd get paid to shop even better. read more

Seafood dept. No snow crab legs in March. Went to Whole Foods. Clean Seafood dept. Friendly service and stocked

I like the selection of different grocery products and foods that I do not see anywhere else. I'm not a fan of the app, but do shop here quit frequently since it's a bigger store than the Cary location. I would like better parking lot lighting read more

I went to Jewel Osco and went to go get some strawberries for my daughter.I picked up this box shown in the picture.good thing I checked it or else I would have gone home with some mold covered strawberries. -Your local Karen Smith read more

Jewel-Osco - I went to my local Jewel Osco and there were many boxes of strawberries with mold. - Grocery Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Extremely disappointed and appalled. Can't or won't? You just lost me as a customer after 50 yrs! Tried to return a handful of items today 2-2325 2pm and the associate stated without a receipt it's their policy that they can't do it. I asked for a manager and she stated that "she is the manager and I been doing this for over 30 yrs". I said my husband died recently and she literally said 'take that out of the equation.". I left them the items and she said you can't leave them here" . To state that I am appalled of her lack of empathy and customer service skill it's an understatement! This client won't be coming to this store and happy to shop at the other stores on RT 14! Shame on her and Jewel to allow this kind of treatment of a customer! read more

Very disappointed with my interaction with the new associate they hired at the fish department of their Naperville location. The new guy had a very haughty attitude and on top of that he was totally inexperienced in handling fish. When I asked him to cut the red snapper I bought into steaks, he literally mutilated the fish without cutting the pieces cleanly and also did not remove the scales. We found that out to our dismay when we took out the fish from the refrigerator to cook it. The pieces had jagged edges and because the scales were not removed when the fish was whole, the fish started to disintegrate when we tried to remove the scales from the individual pieces. Also, later during the same shopping session, I realized that I needed some more fish. When I approached the counter, he wasn't there but appeared within a couple of minutes from somewhere. When I said I wanted to make another purchase, he literally left, saying the seafood department was closed for the day! In contrast, the associate I had met on my previous visit was the nicest individual you could find who gladly helped me with all my needs with a smile and went the extra length to clean and dress the fish in the proper way before cutting it. Jewel Osco, please take note. Hiring incompetent staff reflects poorly on you. read more

It is hard to find good workers. pretty good Management but terrible Manager. I do not respect being called a liar. take a look at how well the scheduling system works one picture of the system that you can look up your schedule. (from home) next is the picture i took of my schedule. I have more examples. i just need them to know the system that causes workers to get such low rates. well its a waste of funds. have a Good Day. read more

Jewel-Osco - the same week but the system we should be able to check our schedule at home. - Grocery Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

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They advertised 99 cent per pound pork loin roast, but instead of a roast, you have to buy a whole slab of pork between 17 - 20 pounds!! False advertising, as the picture on the sale ad shows an individual roast. Also advertised 5.99 seafood stuffed salmon they didn't have and the person working in the meat department acted like he had no idea what I was talking about. Perhaps he should take the time to read each weeks ad. read more

This location does not supply sufficient toilet paper for their customers in the restroom!

I'll never go back to this Jewel! The people that work here are just ignorant and rude. Had a fun time getting yelled by a crabby old lady who had no clue what was going on.0 stars read more

I went to buy cold brew coffee on March 03, 2025 and unfortunately trusted jewels employees too much to check expiration dates because the coffee i brought home, and drank a entire cup of was OVER A MONTH expired, it tasted like soy sauce and was a waste of my money. This is 2nd time in 2 months buying expired coffee, multiple occasions bought expired salads or yogurts, in total like 6-7 times in less than a year I've gone to this store and returned home with expired goods. Previously i bought ranch... and it was so expired that it caused me to be physically sick because most people assume the stores won't sell stuff that's expired... people trust that idea... and then people get sick from it. CHECK ALL YOUR GOODS NO MATTER IF THEY ARE DRY, FROZEN, CANNED GOODS!! JEWEL DOES NOT APPARENTLY TEACH THEIR EMPLOYEES ABOUT FOOD SAFETY! I buy well known branded items too that typically require constant restocking... so for foods to be placed out with that far back of dates is very bluntly lack of attention and work ethics. I WILL NO LONGER SHOP HERE! read more

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My favorite grocery store in Crystal Lake to visit just because it's 24/7 and has a lot of different options for healthier alternatives.

My fav Jewel lately. But I have to mention a recent issue, there is a super strong nasty smell, going on in your deli, fruit, chicken Area? It smells like some rotting meat? What is going on? read more

Kudos to jewel for not having my chicken order ready. Made the order online, revived an email confirmation and of course went to pick it up but they didn't have it. This is not the first time this had happen. Why have the option to make an order online if you're not even going to have an order ready for pick up? Also I'd like to personally thank the employee at self check out who accused my husband for not paying for his items These employees sure know how to make guests feel comfortable during a very uncomfortable time. Maybe try paying attention to what's going on instead of talking to other employees about the things you did the night before. read more

Normally I'd give this Jewel a much higher review. But today, we shopped during senior hours (Thursday around 7:30 am). We spotted three vendors, five employees and three shoppers with masked pulled down below their nose. I did notice a security worker standing In one place near the door, who could have easily walked through the store to make sure all were in compliance with the law. If a wealthy corporation like Jewel who does not pay employees a living wage, makes little effort to.keep us safe, I would advise people to shop elsewhere, at least for the duration of the COVID epidemic. We are both seniors. My wife is a cancer patient & I have bronchial issues, so we do not feel safe shopping at this Jewel. read more

I haven't been a huge fan of this jewel since we moved to the area but have given them multiple chances. First time the pickup order was missing multiple items, second time I ordered chicken for my daughters party and they said they didn't have the order because one of the employees put the written order in the wrong spot. This is the third strike, we put in a pickup order between 7-8 PM. Got a notification they started picking the order at 6:55. Showed up at 7:20-7:30 (after a family party so all the kids were in the car) and I had to call them because the app didn't let me check in. The employee on the phone said it would be 8 PM before the order. So we took the kids home to get them in bed I came back at 845 and was told the pickup area closes at 8 pm.... Thank you to Kevin who still got our order for us and brought it out. But that will be it for trying jewel. Gave two stars because the employees that end up dealing with the issues because of other peoples mistakes seem to be really nice and helpful. read more

Love shopping here at Jewel-Osco! All of their produced was displayed very well, the whole place is so clean, well-organized, well-maintained, and all of the item are well-stocked. From their fruits, veggies, meats, canned goods, breads, dairies, and others. You can literally tell that everyone there from employees to manager is caring a lot with their place by maintaining the cleanliness and great atmosphere of the whole place. Jewel-Osco has the best products that we might looking for and we actually need in our daily essentials. Even the things we did not actually know that we need are there in their selection. So incredible shopping place. You can also visit some of their food stall inside, like bakery department, ready-to-eat food section, and others. Really amazed and loved how unique their place is. Perfect for big families and bunch of friends. The customer service here at this place is so amazing, you freely see it by yourself, so don't hesitate to drop by and visit. This Jewel-Osco will never disappoint. You will absolutely love their place too. Everything there is worthy. Great people, amazing produce, phenomenal food stalls, awesome pricing, and such a lit place. This Jewel-Osco deserves a 5-star! Thank you for such a wonderful experience. Still want to explore more. Can't wait to go back there again and shop. See you guys again soon when I am nearby! Thank you Jewel-Osco! Keep up the good work! You all are doing a really great job! Thank you guys! read more

Jewel-Osco - a grocery store aisle filled with snacks - Grocery Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

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What a shit show this place is! Figured I'd give it another chance but it still a friggin nightmare! Why is there a train of carts in the middle of the aisle? Saw it and came by again 10 minutes later and, yep still sitting there!! read more

I tried out the online ordering and delivery service offered by Jewel-Osco. Of the roughly 20 items ordered, I was notified the following day that 5 were not available (including bread...). Too late to cancel by this time. I was also informed that despite my having selected no substitutions, my order for "ham salad" was being substituted with hard salami. Ridiculous. Once I received the order I found that the expiration dates on some items were very close to the current date and in one case (Sabra hummus), the item was four days past its listed "best by" date. I called customer service, and after roughly fifteen minutes on hold, I received a refund for the hard salami and humus. I really wanted to like this service as I grew up shopping there, but alas I have to recommend against the service. read more

Really love doing shopping here at Jewel-Osco! Their prices and deals are so amazing. Everyone that works here are really nice, friendly, and helpful. All of them are so willing to assist all of their customers and they all know how to treat their customers so well. This place is always clean, very nice, well-stocked, organized, and also well-decorated. They are 24 hours open, it is so convenient, you can visit their store anytime you want, and if you need something to buy as soon as possible. All of their produce is always fresh and new, from their fruits, veggies, meats, canned goods, snacks, frozen foods, imported goods, and others. All of it are always up-to-date and well-maintained. You can literally tour the whole place just by getting all the things you need and worth to purchase. Also if you are in a hurry you can easily stop by and quickly pick up all the things you need. Their cashiers are so energetic and fast workers. This Jewel-Osco have everything we expect and looking from a grocery store. Thank you Jewel-Osco! Your place is such a gem to all of us! Will continue to recommend your place to all of my friends and family. Also I would like to go back there again and explore more of your produce. Thank you Jewel-Osco for great experience. Thank you for your awesome employees who made the experience better. See you guys again soon! Keep it up! read more

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Very crowded and not enough self checkouts. Plus the cashiers seemed to be more interested in talking to each other than paying attention to what they were doing. Other than that, everything was easy to find, and the store was clean and prices were good. read more

Jewel has really stepped up their game. I'm assuming much of this can be attributed to Albertson's purchasing Safeway and bringing this Jewel out of the stone age. They still have some improving to do in order to match the quality of some of the newer stores to come on the scene (Mariano's, etc), but it has been a vast improvement over where they were when I wrote my first review of this store. Their prices seem to have gotten more competitive on the center store stuff, but the perimeter is still higher than most. The produce is far more than the likes of Joseph's and so is their meat department. We have found ourselves going to Jewel much more than ever before, but we are typically only shopping the deals for the week and making runs to other stores in town for the remaining items in need. read more

Used to come here often. Then they got rid of self-checkout and simultaneously seem to never have any cashiers. They claimed to be getting back to service-oriented ideas and interacting w/ ppl etc...fine. If that's your move then PLEASE staff some cashiers so that people don't wait forever in lines that crowd your checkout area and spill into the aisles. read more

Jewel-Osco - The wait at Jewel on a Wednesday, April 7pm. 4 lines open out of 15 or so available. Lines went back into aisles. - Grocery Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

In our town this is one of three main grocery stores. It is the most expensive with the same food as the other two. read more

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My husband loves Jewel and only wants to shop here. Recently we bought some Take and Bake rolls for a dinner we were having 2 days later. When it was time for dinner and we opened them and they were moldy and I was pissed!!!! Who wants to go back to the store for a $3 refund??? So I sent a nasty email cause I was pissed!!! I didn't expect an answer but I got one from the store manager. He offered a refund in store or a mail-in refund if it wasn't convenient. I chose the main-in refund and within 2 days I had a gift card for more than I expected. Now that is customer service!!!! Thank you Jewel for listening!!!! read more

The only reason to shop here is if Aldi, Joseph's, and any other store in the area is closed for the night. Jewel is open 24 hours. However, their prices on everything,...everything is higher than any other grocery store. From coffee, to ice cream, to liquor, to milk... This Jewel is merely a huge convenience store that sells relatively fresh fruit. It is a big Walgreens, a CVS. I am surprised this store is still in business. If Mariano's ever comes to Crystal Lake, this Jewel store will certainly go under. read more

Debi at the Crystal Lake Jewel Store is always pleasant and helpful when she is working in the Deli Department. Debi always listen to us on how we want our deli meat sliced and does it exactly as we requested it. "We are extremely Picky" Always has a positive attitude and deserves an acknowledgement of a JOB WELL DONE! Jewel is lucky to have her....hopefully Jewel is compensating her properly. Mark H. read more

Sadly, this is one of THE last stores who actually has real buttercream cupcakes and cakes worth purchasing. I love a great buttercream frosting. However, I am not sure if this store will last very long with the competition from the other big stores surrounding it. In order for Jewel on Randall Road-Algonquin to hang in there, they are going have to revamp some things. Create a better customer service attitude with some of the older cashiers, don't strip so much product and make so many changes all the time, keep accepting coupons and make searching for coupons and sales on the MyMixx app easier. What IS Jewel doing great? Hiring people with mental or physical disabilities!!! It is so hard to find good companies willing to invest in someone and look past their disability. Thank you for doing so and giving someone a chance. read more

Tonight I received a reply to my review of Jewel Foods and their app and Drive Up & Go service. I was told to use their official site to discuss further problems. And also tonight I ordered 20 more Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix pouches from a different Jewel store, this one in Crystal Lake, IL, using the app for a Drive Up order. I entered my credit card info and received an order confirmation. When I picked up the order, a friendly young man placed a bag on my rear seat and wished me a good evening. I got home and saw I had been given 4. The message: Customers beware. All branded stores are not equal, and do not do this. Folks at Jewel might think I want to tell them all about my experiences and hear what they have to say. Nope, not the case. First, I cannot believe they don't know about this issue. It's been this way for over six months. They haven't fixed it. And second, I am just sounding a warning. read more

The deli..... SERIOUSLY. 30 minutes in line??? Hire some people and add a manager back there. Some employees try hard but cannot keep up with the volume and other employees are slower than snails. I'm going to Mariano's read more

Had an issue at this location May19. Lost or misplaced a bag of greeting cards I purchased. May have left them in the cart. Returned after discovering this at home about 40 minutes later. Repurchased as no one had found the bag. Reported this on Jewels survey that day. Saturday the store manager called to review the incident and provided top notch customer service resolving my loss! read more

No store anywhere is perfect! However I do NOT agree with all of the negative reviews regarding this store, the staff is always helpful & friendly, especially the management! Take into consideration how hard these people have to work with this location being so busy. I have found several of my usual shopping items here that I have not found at other stores. Keep in mind that yes some items may be less expensive at Aldi, however Aldi brand quality is not always the best quality. Jewel has fair prices & frequent sales on your everyday needed items. It is also laid out well & easy to find what you need always. I am an AVID Jewel patron..especially this location! 2 thumbs up! read more

Jewel Review from a 30 year resident. This Jewel used to have happy employee's but the atmosphere has changed as the norm appears to be consistent with the following... Public Bathrooms: Dirty floors, walls, sink; dull lighting, dingy changing table and an old metal broken down feminine product machine. Can't control the cause but you can and must be the solution. Store Manager: Frequently spotted on the side of the front entrance smoking cigarettes with a stone face. Rarely makes eye contact with customers and doesn't initiate a greeting when walking past. Assistant Store Manager: Sometimes will looks up and make eye contact but does not greet you either. Stone facing continues. Long-term Service Desk Supervisor: Barely ever greats you with a smile and is difficult to engage her to smile, however she knows what she is doing and is efficient. Unfortunately she primarily wears, you guessed it, a stone face. Grocery Items: 1. Meat quality has improved over the years but choices remain limited. 2. Some store brands are really good however they carry a number of name brand versions of the same product (Mac/Cheese) and discontinue others that sold well to make room. 3. Produce getting far better. Keep up the good work! 4. Pricing is still high for most items and comparable to Mariano's. 5. Store needs to stop the marketing tricks by swapping items from one area to another every quarter. I understand the concept, but it is frustrating to come in and quickly get home to prepare dinner after a long day. 6. Prepared Hot Food Items: Please stop wasting our money and spoiling our dinner by giving us 'dried out' chicken pieces. I know you rotate but the chicken and potatoes sit way too long under the heat lamp. Either cook smaller batches or pack it up for resale after an hour. 7. Deli raised prices and changed brands again without notice. Inventory has been running out the past few months on sale items. Checking out: Hard working pleasant cashiers however are ALWAYS understaffed with only 2-3 checkouts and very long lines sometimes 8 deep in each. They removed the self checkouts at this store. Could you not at least have left two operational? Green concept by plastic waste reduction: Green is good however, the plastic bags are cheap by being too thin. Cashiers & baggers are instructed by corporate to stuff them, no matter how heavy or fragile the item, so the bags most always break open before I can unload them. Groceries fall out, glass breaks, mess on ground.. enough said. Stay tuned for something completely different, Osco. read more

Max and Michelle interacting with a clown customer made my sister's and my night. Good luck to Max and his clown boyfriend. read more

Jewel-Osco - Grocery Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

If you enjoy rude cashiers this is the go to place for you and your family. Try another store unless you're into getting treated badly . I could put a few bad examples here but why not go and have one of your own because you will. Wish I could give it no stars. Marianno's here I come....... read more

I have been to other Jewels in the area, but this is by far the best one! The selection of natural/organic food is outstanding for a traditional grocery store, and the other departments have yet to disappoint. The staff is friendly and helpful, too! read more

I have been to this location a few times and have been very disappointed each time. The store is very disorganized. I don't understand why there would be two different areas where there are chips. read more