This mini grocery was my father's favorite store because of a different variety of liquor including…read morewine and beer. The liquor shelves were fully stocked and organized well. They also have fresh veggies and fruits. Also if you're looking for a good quality and local coffee Garden Gourmet has.  I bought four bottles of different kinds of wine and a dozen of beer that I will give to my father. He also asked me to buy him a Montrose because he hasn't tasted it yet. And I'm sure he loves it because the owner of the mini store described to me what it tastes like. Owner also recommended the Rose wine Underwood and I bought also this.  And also if you are looking to cater your party they have a service. You can see the photos of their food in their business photos. I highly recommend this mini grocery if you're looking for a different variety of liquor.

One might wonder how does a market almost a block away compete with the Jewel grocery, but it does…read morein so many ways. First when I walk in I do feel transported to a market that I might wander into Smyth travels. It has a little bit of everything along with quality products, and during a time like the pandemic one can appreciate it even more for all the clutch things you need. I appreciate the variety and the staff is helpful without being overbearing. Prices are reasonable.

Tasty authentic tacos that come out quickly. Service was great! I'll be back to try the ribeye…read moretacos!

Top 3 Best taco place in Chicago! They're flavorful and…read morefilling. Definitely a place you will crave and go back to. The place is unassuming, reminds me of being in Mexico. Tell your friends, but only if they're not from the Northside. Keep this secret on the Southside!

I got an Italian on sourdough and added roasted garlic aioli, no tomatoes, hot. It was SO GOOD…read more Definitely on the greasier side and I wasn't sure I made the right decision with the sourdough after seeing my friend's ciabatta, but I have no regrets. My partner got the Morty, hot, on sourdough with hot giardiniera. It was good, but the giardiniera was too hot and a little too overpowering so would probably not add that next time. Online ordering was super easy. Highly recommend.

Really great addition to the neighborhood. It's really clean and well organized. We usually get…read moresandwiches from here for pickup and I've found that the bread and ingredients are really high quality/fresh. There is a small area to eat in the store if you want to eat there. There is tons of street parking including a flasher zone if you are just doing pick up.

I ADORE the Beautiful Rind. It is truly the jack of all trades of a business, operating not only as…read morea restaurant, but also a store for all your charcuterie needs and a space offering a diverse array of educational, fun, and unique classes. The staff there is truly into their craft and provide the best time for all their services. I finally got to try their sandwiches after years of coming for their charcuteries and various classes (all of which you truly cannot go wrong with), and they were to die for. We split their classic grilled cheese and the TBB and they were both nothing short of phenomenal. The grilled cheese comes with tomato soup which was delicious, and you're able to choose a side for all their sandwich options (we chose arugula salad, which was perfectly lemony). My one and only suggestion would be to offer a toasted option for the TBB sandwich, but it was also truly great as is - I would definitely get both again! Also a random rec but they carry a pretty hard to find red sparkling wine that is AMAZING - Cleto Chiarli Lambrusco Amaible, must try!

Tonight was my 1st visit. And I love this place, plenty of space for a class, socializing and a…read moreprivate space for classes/tasting. The employees are full of information and so friendly. Really love the cheese most of all. Did a private class/tasting the sport pepper delish had my mouth watering! The event was so fun and full of information. And cheese lots of delicious cheese. They also have a wide selection of wine and snacks.

My daughter told me about this place that's down the street from her apartment. In my mind, I…read moreenvisioned it as a typical mall type food court. I couldn't have been more wrong! So many unique food options - Korean, Italian, Cuban, Hawaiian, a bakery, a produce market, and a mini mart. I chose Firenze based on my daughter's recommendation, and it was delicious. I will definitely be visiting again. Great lunch option, and I'm sure it gets plenty of foot traffic around the train schedules.

The market itself is on the smaller side, but it's a cool concept with a mix of local vendors and…read moredifferent cuisines all together. It has that casual food hall feel and is easy to walk through quickly. I stopped by a Turkish dessert spot (Vertige) and the service stood out right away. The server was super friendly and offered samples of everything, which I loved. The caramel tres leches was really good, definitely the highlight. I also tried the beef börek, which was just okay. I wish it had more filling and was a bit crispier. Overall, a nice spot to explore if you want to try a variety of foods in one place.

I ventured to this store several years ago and it is still the same. It has multiple floors with…read morevarious imported gourmet Italian goods. It is literally a mecca of all things Italy. There is a small market doenstairs with easy to grab pre prepared meals and wines as well as other snacks and beverages as well as trinkets and souvenirs. Since everything in the store is pretty expensive, I don't really purchase much. I have other family members gift a meal or two for me which was eggplant parmesean and I have to say that it was pretty tasty. The portion size i think is generous as well though it did make me really sleepy and nearly almost put me in a coma Nonetheless, it was pretty delicious. They have a wide variety of other goods to choose from as well downstairs. When you take the escalator or elevator to the upper floors, there are dry goods such as breads, tomato sauces, cheeses, bread, and much much more. The wine wall was pretty spectacular as well amd they divided the wines by region. The other part of the store has a stand alone restaurant towards the back which was packed. They also had these stations woth an open concept kitchen so you can see the chefs cooking as well as the bartenders preparing drinks. That was fun to witness as I walked by. It was very hustle bustle and they had one lounge style sit down eatery with waiters and another casual restaurant in the back with waiters. I highly recommend it if you have not gone. I think it's a Chicago must do!

I went to Eataly solo today! I always wanted to come here because we don't have Eataly back then…read morewhen I was living in NYC. I got some candies, a pint of gelato, and a sandwich! The sandwich is so freaking professional! Because I want the sandwich hot, they disassemble the lettuce before heating it so it won't wilt! Such care and attention. That carmalized onion on the sandwich is absolutely delicious! We had the pint at dinner! Love this place. The staff is friend and patient. The poor pastry staff is super patience with me and have to handle stupid question about the options for a husband that got got a super weak stomach and lactose intolerant (like you are in a freaking Italian grocery! Daily and oil and coffee is a must!). Another I was drooling on the cheese and meat section but cannot get any. The other staff is super patience to help me check out with a pint! The self checkout is easy to use even for a first timer. There were so much stuff I want to get but I got no room in my suitcase! I really want to try the pizza but I think I have to switch to a different travel companion next time! I will definitely return whenever I am in the area!

Logan Oyster is amazing! I had the opportunity to try them out at a pop up during the fall. Oysters…read moreare my absolute favorite and Logan Oyster didn't disappoint. The oysters are fresh and flavorful and honestly simple amazing. I highly recommend 10:10 and follow them on social so you can catch them in the city. The owner is amazing and super friendly and go above and beyond to ensure you have a great experience.

Saw Rickie's booth at a Vibes on Logan and I was intrigued. Got some oysters and I was delighted.read more

Wicker park resident. I love Olivia's as that neighborhood market that has that one item you need…read more Stop in often to pick up drinks or flowers. Today (1/20/26) I went in right before closing time as I had to pick up some coffee cups for a work function early tomorrow. They don't typically sell such packaged cups but when I explained the situation the nice lady at the register (who's name I rudely forget) was kind enough to sell me 20 of their cups that they use for takeout coffee for a nominal price. It's a little thing, but makes you glad that this store is in the neighborhood. Will definitely continue being a repeat customer as long as we live in Wicker Park!

Adorable little neighborhood grocery. Clean, fresh produce, food and flowers. Cashiers are friendly…read moreand welcoming and the prices aren't bad for a small store.

Super cute little cafe! Nice amount of seating available. Loved they have a great variety of…read moredrinking chocolates and truffles. Also love that you can get a drinking chocolate flight. This comes in a set of 3 mini sizes. Staff was super accommodating and very patient with my decision paralysis of trying to choose flavors. They had great recommendations and our order was up quickly. Tried the hazelnut, semi sweet, and cardamom rose. Really enjoyed it! The marshmallows are also house made and were delish! Tried the truffle of the week, Baileys and they also had a line of brewery inspired flavors, so I tried the Clementine Cider. One also random star of the show is the well stocked washroom! Equipped with ample space, changing table, baby wipes, diapers, sanitary pads and tampons. Kudos for being well stocked for all the ladies and mamas out there! Can't wait to come back to try the other drinking chocolates!

The semisweet hot chocolate is the BEST hot chocolate I have ever had in my entire life. I also…read moretried the salted caramel drinking chocolate, which is fabulous, and the bittersweet drinking chocolate, which is also good but my least favorite of the three flavors I've tried so far. They always have fun seasonal truffles and marshmallows. The cranberry marshmallows are particularly tasty. I highly recommend this place and applaud them for the courage in their convictions too.

We are big empanada fans!! And I mean Big fans, anything encased in a crispy, fried/baked dough is…read morean automatic lovable treat for me. I know empanadas originated in Spain and they spread the art of making these handheld pies to the Philippines, Mexico, Columbia, Venezuela, and yes, Argentina. We are also big fans of Argentinian style empanadas and we were so happy to discover El Mercado on Yelp!! They have quite a variety and we ordered a healthy bunch and got a small tub of the chimichurri sauce. Everything was excellent and the spinach and beef empanadas rose above the rest. :) we decided to have an Alfajor cookie sandwich filled with dulce de leche (I'll have to have this with an espresso next time). Check out the store, get some fine steaks, have a coffee, soak it all in without having to take a flight. :)

El Mercado Meat Mart is my number one spot for empanadas…read more I used to live in the area so I walked past this market so many times before I finally stumbled inside. I noticed they had a variety of empanadas and decided to try one, I was hooked ever since! I haven't actually shopped at the market but they seem to have a lot of niche items along with the basics. The staff is always friendly whenever visited. I've tried a variety of empanadas around the city but El Mercado reminds me the most of the homemade ones I used to make in college. They don't hold back on the protein and the empanadas always taste fresh. Admittedly the empanadas can add up. They're nearly $4 for each which is pricey so I only visit once in a while when I'm in the area. The empanadas are delicious so I highly recommend trying at least one. My favorite is the pepperoni and cheese as well as the ham and cheese. The pepperoni and cheese empanada is very cheesy so I pair it with a beef / chicken empanada because they don't come with cheese so they balance each other out.