I heard about this shop recently and was so excited to visit. I honestly went way overboard--I…read morecan't believe how much I spent on cheese and cheese accompaniments. But they gave me tastings of quite a few things, both which I asked for and stuff they suggested to give me a taste. There's a fantastic selection of cheeses of all varieties from various regions. I had to try the one that's the darling of the shop's social media, the Alp Blossom. It's delicious and beautiful. It is fun to eat as well. I realized after I bought it that it's unpasteurized, so although I was looking forward to sharing this with my little one, she's going to have to wait a few more years. My significant other is not much a dan of cheese--until a couple years ago, he'd eat Swiss, Colby, and mozzarella as pizza and that's it. Mimolette and Red Leicester broadened his tastes a bit and then from the ones I got here at C&B--the Alp Blossom, Old Witch, and Honey Bee Goat--he found he liked several more, including a goat cheese (the first time he's ever tried goat cheese). I also got one called Prairie Meadow, which has little crystals in it from the cheese making process, and it's so good. In addition to the fantastic cheese I bought, of which only two are ones I've had before (mimolette and roquefort), I bought some crackers to go with the cheeses. Crackers are crackers, generally, but one of the ones I bought has edible flowers in it, as well as dill. Dill is my favorite herb so that piqued my interest and these crackers are so good. And beautiful and interesting, a great addition to your charcuterie board. I also picked up some crackers with chili in them and they are indeed spicy! The folks at the shop were all really friendly and so helpful. The cheesemonger had a few cheeses he'd already made samples of, and then he gave me a taste of anything I wanted. One of the ones he suggested is one I chose. He pointed me to the "orphan basket" they have in their cooler, which are bits of cheese from what they've sampled, and I got a couple of those to try. They have some really great meats and I picked up some jamon for my partner to try. They also had some chili orange spread that I thought we'd try, since we're big fans of the fig and sour cherry spreads. The one thing I forgot to get, because I didn't want to pull it out of the cooler too early, was the butter they stock! It's a special French one and I was looking forward to it. Another time, I suppose. Parking is on the street only, but it was easy to find. I was worried about that since the West Loop isn't known for its easy parking. Perhaps it was that it was Friday afternoon but it may just be a good spot. It's not too far from Ogilvie Transportation Center, either. I found that the 20 bus, which I sometimes take from work to get to Ogilvie, stops right in front of the shop so that may be my way to get here too. Since most of the cheese shops Chicago had seemed to close up in recent years, it's wonderful to have this great one open up by someone who loves cheese and carries a wonderful mixture for every kind of customer.

Ordered a disposable cheeseboard for an event my friend hosted and the cheeseboard was a win! This…read morewill be my go to for any gatherings in the future. Saves time and $ as it might've been more pricey if I bought each ingredient individually

Neighborhood store with good service and decent selection. Nice wine selection and premade soups,…read moresandwiches, and rotisserie chicken that sells out each day.

We purchased chicken from this local establishment and when we opened the packed packaged the…read morechicken smelled disgusting and sour. I would suggest people to not buy any meat. BEWARE!

First time at Verve and went for their Burgers and Burgundy night. Wasn't really sure what to…read moreexpect here. The menu had a few more items than expected so we each got the Ilixr burger and split some Gruyère fries. The burger was decent, but a little pricey for a pretty basic à la carte burger. I also wasn't a huge fan of the sauce and probably should've asked for no pickles. The Gruyère fries were also nothing special. Luckily we got the giardiniera on the side because it was pretty spicy. There were 4-5 wines to choose from and we both really liked the ones we picked! Would go back next time for just the wine and maybe to buy something or go to an event to learn more about wine.

My bestie and I came here just on a whim, this is a cool establishment, complimentary tasting on…read moreSunday. We had champagne and Chianti.

We bought a gift certificate for an open class before Covid and they canceled all open classes once…read morethey reopened. We were not able to return for a refund.

Excellent evening! We came here on a date (and the where and what were surprises to me). Chef Dom…read morewas warm and welcoming, in addition to being professional and fun. We started out with some hummus and crostini. We were glad to have snacks since it was about an hour and a half until we sat down to eat. By the way, you can bring your own wine! They have nice glasses and a wine opener to us. The also sell some; the Cab we had was only $20 and was quite good. There were only 5 of us, plus chef. It was great since we all got to do more and hear better than with a normal larger group. Our Southern menu consisted of collard greens with pancetta, skillet jalapeno-cheddar cornbread, mustard potatoes with onions, and the most amazing flank steak + tomato chutney. Seriously, I'm still mentally drooling over this chutney! I can't wait to make it again! For dessert, lemon curd mousse. Delicious It was really nice to have our actual meal at a dinner table that was thoughtfully decorated and put together (versus in the kitchen around the stainless steel). We really had an amazing night and loved learning some new skills, recipes, and flavors. Looking forward to going back for a different menu!

I could visit this store once a week because it makes me happy. I love to see all of their indoor…read moreand outdoor plants doing so well. Of course the plants I have cared for in the past never look as good as the plants here. They also sell pots, terrariums, plant and gardening related gifts. Surprisingly, they even have a vinyl record that you play for your plants!!! Employees are willing to help with any questions. This place is just short of visiting a small botanical garden. I almost forgot to mention the rooftop has plants and planters for your rooftop or patio. All items are priced according to the quality of their merchandise. In short merchandise maybe a little pricey compared to a box store but, they have the quality and uniqueness that you wouldn't find elsewhere.

Love this store! Beautiful selection of annual flowers & perennials. The patio is beautifully…read moredisplayed. The inside has a huge selection of indoor plants & cactus. Handmade containers & pots. The coolest terrariums. You can purchase one or build your own. Staff is always welcoming & happy to answer questions. The prices seem reasonable considering the quality of products.

Elevated corner store for the foodie in the neighborhood. Get your Spicewalla spices, tinned fish,…read morebronze-cut pastas and Maldon sea salt all in this charming bodega.

The cutest little bodega you ever did see. My husband and I popped in to the Andale market (LP) and…read morewe were pleasantly surprised with some of the local and imported products they carried. We grabbed some delicious chilly oil, cheese and fresh bread. Loved some of the chopping boards and little bits and bobs they carried - great for gifts. We met Mia, the owner who was lovely and really informative. Excited for this little gem to finally be open in the LP neighborhood- we will definitely be back!

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.

Great cafe! Really bright with large windows and a spacious interior. Comfy seating areas,…read moreincluding a couch. Quiet cafe, great for working. Excellent smoothies! My friend enjoyed the vanilla banana smoothie, and I had the strawberry banana walnut smoothie with Macadamia nut milk and it was delicious! I also loved the vanilla honey latte. It was so good! My friend thought her bagel was just okay but she's been here before and loved other food items, such as the chicken salad sandwich on a croissant. I love the decor and vibe. Beautiful artwork and mirrors. Lovely ambiance. Dog friendly. I met a few sweet dogs today. Kind employees and fast service. I'll definitely come here again.

The service was great, very personable, on time and attentive…read more I ordered to lox toast loaded and it was delicious, I little steep on The price for what I'm used to, but maybe normal for this part of the city. I also got the lavender latte (xtra hot) and it was also made perfectly!