The staff are dope!!! They get you in and out! The food is awesome!! Please try the Mississippi…read morechicken sausage!!! Mannnnnnn!!!!! When you're doing something right ...your reputation speaks for you , and now I know why this place has been in the community for so long!!!!!

everything! great customer service & fresh…read moremeats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I needed something very specific for a recipe, it's so hard to find guanciale to make carbonara!…read more Carnivore was about the 10th place I called and they right away let me know they had plenty! As soon as I walked in, I saw so many goodies I knew I was taking home. They had a very well curated selection of fancy condiments from small makers, rare ingredients, and the highest quality version of many every day foods! Everyone behind the counter was so friendly and knowledgeable. I had to try one of their sandwiches and got the salmon po boy at their recommendation. It was really well seasoned and super fresh with a very generous slice of fish on it. Definitely coming back for another one next time I'm in the area! Thank you so much for great service and products!

Carnivore in Oak Park…read more This is a butcher shop and fish market that also sells sandwiches I can't really decide if the old time decor is by design or if the place is really needing an upgrade. I actually think it's the latter. It's a lot smaller than I imagined with very limited seating. We went here for the grilled salmon sandwich. We had seen many online reviews saying it is amazing. They make the sandwiches right in front of you, so you know that they are fresh. We took our sandwiches to go and by the time we got them home , they were cold. The fries traveled well, but again they were also cold bu the time we got home. The grilled salmon sandwiches were very good, but not great , and I really would have loved to have eaten it warm. Prices are on the high side for the butcher meats. But I guess you should expect that since they are an artisanal butcher. I did not like the look of some of the meats in the cases. Would we go back? Maybe to try the Bacon Burger. But we would definitely recommend eating your food in the butcher shop and not taking it to go. I have just found out that that are moving into Carnival Grocery in Oak Park.

The best place to buy large quantity of pork. this is the go to place if you are making sausage.read more

I was looking for some pork products at the regular grocery stores but couldn't find what I was…read morelooking for. Then I remembered Morris Meat Packing store in Maywood. I called and asked if they had what I needed and the answer was yes, so I hurried over. It's a small store but the meats are not prepacked, fresh looking and if you don't see what you want, just ask. They will cut the meat into the size and quantity you want. Prices are reasonable and the workers are helpful. This will be my go-to meat market going forward.

This location was always empty and the employees always greeted you a you walked in and that's what…read moreabout it. If you asked them anything they would have to go ask someone else and never return. Nobody never knew where anything was at. They had a man in a wheelchair checking people out in self checkout and 3 other employees standing around talking. Not surprised when I heard they were closing.

This store is still trying to find itself. After being in this location for a couple years they've…read morebeen through many iterations. They use to have a butcher counter and that's now a cooler for cottage cheese and Pillsbury crescent rolls. They use to have a liquor department, that had a security guard checking ID's when you walk in. That's completely gone. Use to have more choices than most now you're lucky to find things in stock. You use to be able to walk in and walk out with a simple sign in of your phone app. That is also gone. Isles are empty all over the place. Many things always out of stock like milk, water, bread and other basics. The meat selection is pretty gross. No idea where they are getting it from but it's not a local farm. Ground beef looks soupy in packages. Chicken is tough and full of veins. Even bagged shrimp is funky. Then they're's the employees. Everyone is running around with carts filling what I can only imagine is online orders. No one working the store for customers. Usually only 1 register open ever and they expect you to use self checkout. Food prices use to be decent. Not real grocer store values but not 7-11 either. You have to really watch for sales but when they happen nothing is in stock and a sign goes up stating that they are out. Seems that expiration dates are very short on food too. Like the meats, fruits and vegetables and baked goods. You have to watch out for that as we've bought many things that are already expired. Big disappointment, they have no local phone number. So if you have an issue with an item, or trying to find out if something is in stock you can't. You have to go in person for everything. It's a nice fairly clean store but the roof is always leaking. Every time there is rain, there are buckets in isles. It's a guarantee. In short, they need to decided if they are a real grocery store or an online retailer. They need to stop changing their model of what they are inside every 6 months. They need to know the communities they are in before popping up. It's the most disconnected business I've ever shopped in. It seems they are just a hub for the online retail market with a side of convenience store.

Was checking out all the new products out and sales for promoting ; they have a huge inventory or…read morevast variety of merchandise. The store is always clean. Shelves are always stocked. They always have promotions going on one thing and the next. Ribeyes were also on Sale at $7.99 per pound. Always good service at Tony's as well. CTA & Pace Bus stops out front on the street. Easy to access.

This Tony's Fresh Market had great Puerto Rican rice that I really enjoyed. I got their Puerto…read moreRican rice multiple times. The store was clean and well organized. It looked like they typically had excellent fresh produce. They had good variety and a lot of items I was looking for. They have hot food available, I got their chicken wings multiple times as well as other items that I enjoyed. They have self-checkout kiosks available, which were convenient.

Wild Fork appears to have a neat concept for a grocery store. This store has a prime location in…read morethe downtown area of Oak Park/River Forest. Their food looked food. The lighting and setting appeared inviting and appealing. They had more variety and selection than I expected. It looked like they had high quality products.

This place! Yes yes yes!!so soooooo good. A little wait, but worth it! Fresh and delicious just…read morewhat we wanted.

Very clean stocked and organized store for The neighborhood…read more Variety of items. International flare. Cafe and bakery inside as Well. Traditional American brands available as many others . They have sections in the butcher area for "Today's Sales", items to buy and cook same day. Super discounted items. They have premium products like Saratoga Still Water by the Case. Service is good. Good option for the community, in a clean and organized environment. Peaceful shopping experience. Located just behind the Taco Bell. On the West side of Roosevelt Road next to the Planet Fitness and Christian' Book Store. Pick up grocery parking is marked.

This is a black owned grocery store owned by a Pastor and his daughter…read more Living Fresh on Roosevelt is a really convenient spot to shop. One of the first things I appreciated was the huge parking lot--it makes stopping in stress free!!!! . Prices are decent overall, and the store is well organized . While some of the meats looked a little questionable to me personally, everything else I picked up was in good condition. The hot bar is definitely a highlight. The oxtails were delicious, and the macaroni and cheese was flavorful and comforting. A nice bonus is that you can get a slice of cake for just a dollar with your dinner, which felt like a great deal. I was also able to find some really nice items I wasn't expecting, and the customer service was friendly and helpful throughout my visit. Overall, it's a solid neighborhood store with some great food options and good value.

This spot is def a hidden gem. Not surprised that it was not found on yelp. When you walk in…read morethrough the front it is a store front, but the real magic happens in the back. Everything from menudo, to home made tamales, to tacos can be ordered in the back. If you enjoy real home cooked Mexican food this is the place for you. I started off with a simple but delicious bean taco. It sounds easy but there's an art to it and when I tried to ask how they made the beans the answer was simple "secret recipe." Then I moved to the main dish, menudo. What a joy that was, simmering and quite delicious and then I finished the meal with homemade tamales. Guys if you're looking for authentic Mexican food this is the spot for you. Ask for Lola when you walk in. Like I said think of this spot as a speak easy of food, hidden gem is in the back. You can also ask Lola about catering.

I was introduced to Philosophy Coffee at Berrylicious Breakfast Club in Lombard (excellent…read morebreakfast spot, check out my review) and loved the coffee. Smooth and flavorful. Not many breakfast spots coffee impresses me. This was a pleasant surprise. So much so that I looked them up online. Called about ordering and the person who answered was friendly and very helpful.

I am one of the owners of Golden Brunch Cafe in Arlington Heights and we are so glad we chose…read morePhilosophy Coffee! We started the process by going to their local headquarters and sampling the different styles. Sam and Kelly were very knowledgeable about all the products and made great recommendations. They provided us with a deluxe coffee bean grinder, a two-station coffee maker, and a two-station espresso machine. We have been open for almost a year now and we have never had any problems with their equipment or coffee products. They do have an emergency technician on call to stop by immediately if we ever have any issues. Lastly and most importantly, our customers absolutely love their coffee and it's one of the reasons why we've been able to be so successful in such a competitive market. Coffee is everything in our business and we made sure we picked the best around. It's always a pleasure dealing with Sam and Kelly from Philosophy Coffee. They often stop by our restaurant just to say hello and check on things. They don't just sell you a product and disappear, they are always proactive and really do things right away.