BEEN GOING HERE SINCE I WAS JUS A BABBYY…read more THEY MADE MY BIRTHDAY CAKES GROWING UP AND ALWAYS MADE THE BEST PASTRIES AND BASED GOODS. NOT BIASED AT ALL BUT IM SAYIN IM FOREVER A CUSTOMER. The people who check you out are always the kindest. I got to know how hard working the employees and manager are and the place is usually very quiet since everyone respects its quiet atmosphere, of course there would be traditional music playing occasionally but it usually set low!!

Always fresh and amazing, love the bolias with cheese and jalapeño!!! Best in town. It's a must…read moretry!

Shegotcake2020 has to be one of the best cakes I've ever tasted,she is very polite.She is also very…read morequick to respond to your messages. I ordered on July 5 and she got it done by July 8th. Would definitely order again.

Excellent. All the baked goods are delicious. They have your traditional bakery items along with…read moreothers that are more common to islanders. My family buys the bread pudding regularly and can't keep it for more than a day. Prices are more than reasonable. I try to get something different along with my favorites every time I go and I've never been disappointed. There's also a seating area which is really nice and cozy.

By far the best cake I've ever had, and the most beautiful, along with being affordable!! My…read morebirthday cake of the Half Century - called Black Beauty - was beautiful and delicious! I've seen pictures of Carlos' other creations - absolutely amazing! The Weekend Baker is the only place I will ever go for cakes! And YES, there was a water fountain!

very great has the best ice cream in my town. taste very good and creamy. one of the best flavors…read moreis the coffee flavor

To be honest for a small town I used to rate them 4 of 5. However, they are now stepping their game…read moreup, adding more key things that are good such as the Dubai chocolate strawberry trend they jumped on quickly. Their fruit waters are pretty good. I am a frequent customer for Dorilocos but without queritos (pork skins). Many good ice cream flavors (mamey) and prepared sodas. They are slowly becoming a little gem in the area, and I appreciate that it gives the young people a place to hang out in a town that for many years didn't have much outside of school and a park that closes early.

Stracks in Whiting on Calumet Ave, which is actually Hammond is a nice grocery store…read more My review is ilif the hot food Deli. The food is good when you can get it. I used to stop by once a week but had to stop because either out of fried chicken for an hour or two and three weeks in a row out of potato cakes(steak fries) and the employee would say they're out. I decided to stop in on a Saturday late afternoon and once again out of fried chicken. What's the point of selling chicken if you're out at dinner time all the time. I won't try it again.

I went for the bakery and although there were multiple selections, I was disappointed. Multiple…read morebread types were present and there were many muffins and cakes to choose from among the bakery items. Unfortunately, I didn't find any of the offerings extremely unique or enticing. Most items appeared mass marketed versus bakery made. The aisles surrounding the center table was very tight and two carts couldn't enter at the same time making shopping difficult. The store itself had tight aisles with a layout that did not flow well. Product availability appeared plentiful and checkout was easy though register lines backed into shopping aisles and impeded people's shopping. Parking was close though entry and exit was tight and difficult when cars entered at the same time. Surprised this bakery was listed in top searches for area. Disappointing. Won't be back.

Not sure what the problem is with this B-R but the only thing they were eager to do was take my…read moremoney. Doubtless the employees are bored and underpaid but it does leave customers feeling somewhat disheartened.

How are you gonna promote ice cream for Stranger Things and that even know how to make them. Very…read moredisappointed walked out without my ice cream. Train your people how to do stuff. Before you start promoting your stuff.

During the pandemic, a friend sent me a list of restaurants to try. Simply Shae was on the list…read more Because I lived north of downtown Chicago, I rarely got to Hyde Park, let alone to the South Suburbs. Now that I live in the South Suburbs, I had no excuse. Simply Shae is a small walkup, so having a sit-down meal is not an option. Food is cooked to order, not reheated, which means there will be a wait. And if there is a long line before you get there, the wait is that longer. My experience with the cashier was one of quality service. She kept repeating my order -- I ordered three meals -- to make sure she had exactly what I ordered. The stuffed catfish with dressing and yams were outstanding. The shrimp alfredo for the stuffing was just right, not overboard. The yams were Grandma perfect. And the dressing had a hint of sage, not an abundance of it. The fried catfish with spaghetti and greens took me back to Mississippi. The spaghetti was more savory than sweet, which scores high points. The greens were flavored nicely without being too much. The stuffed salmon with garlic mashed potatoes and greens were what I had for lunch later in the week. Talk about some good eating. The portions are large. Some restaurants skimp on side dishes. Not at Simply Shae. Another thing I liked was that the side cornbread is more savory than sweet. They will get my dollars, for true. But they'll get my business before the crowd starts coming.

1st time here ordered Stuffed Salmon and the chicken dip. The chicken dip was delicious. The others…read morenot so. I think they gave the the last of everything and it showed and tasted like it. I wasted $40 here SMDH. I attached a photo of what I received.

Pete's saved my daughter's graduation party!…read more I don't live in Chicago anymore. But most of my huge family still lives on the South Side. My daughter just graduated college, and we had the party planned for last Saturday. Long story short......my phone died while at the Cubs game on Friday. Woke up downtown on Saturday to a message that the place I had planned to cater from couldn't do it (nice....but that's for another review). I called Pete's. Becky in Customer Service couldn't have been more accommodating. This place is incredible - I really wish we had a Pete's in So Cal! Picked up all the food (even had fresh baked rolls right out of the oven). I had a lot of family asking where I catered from. I told them the story (and found out the place I was originally going to cater from has gone DOWNHILL in quality - so everything happens for a reason). All I can say is the food was INCREDIBLE. Mostaccioli with marinara sauce, sausage and peppers, Italian sliced beef, broasted chicken - amazing! I'm fairly certain Pete's has won my family's catering needs. At least I hope so!! Shout out again to Becky from Pete's in Customer Service who went out of her way to make this an incredible party!

Good neighborhood grocery store, prices are what you could expect for shopping in Chicago. Decent…read moreproduce dept. and friendly service. They also have the BEST fresh flowers! They last long (over a week or almost 2) and, depending on the arrangement, are very affordable. (about 10-14$ for a dozen roses)