This store pricing is a joke one item was under $1 and they have it on special for $1.45 they also…read moreare stocking less brands and putting Kroger in place my opinion less quality.also when checking out only one maybe two checkers. Yes it's time to find a new store. My guess management will not read and respond to a Yelp review. New store opening in Vernon hills hopefully they will have better pricing and service.

Not even one minute into the store and we already detoured straight into Stan's Donuts. Coffee in…read moreone hand, doughnut in the other -- honestly, the perfect way to kick off a grocery trip. Vibes were instantly 10/10. We came looking for a birthday cake for my mom and they delivered. So many cute options and fun flavors. We agreed that the rainbow cake was perfect size and just looked like happiness. Then we stopped by the floral section and let's just say... we went in for one thing and walked out with armfuls. The hot dog balloon holding a rainbow cake? Had to have it to match the Birthday Cake! Sunflowers for $7? Say less. Roses were $8 for a dozen! It was technically my mom's birthday... but we all left with flowers. Because ladies -- remember: if he wanted to, he would. All in all it was a fun little grocery trip and great for all your birthday needs

BEST BUTCHER SHOP AROUND -- HANDS DOWN!…read more Dorfler's Meats has been my go-to butcher shop for the past few years, and honestly, I can't imagine shopping anywhere else. From the moment you walk in, the owners and staff treat you like family -- not just customers. It's beyond refreshing to go to a meat shop that truly does it right, from start to finish. The quality is unmatched. I happily travel well out of my way just to stock up on their incredibly fresh meats, top-tier seafood, and the ready-made, home-cooked meals that make weeknights (and weekends) so much better. And let's not forget the deli counter -- WOW. The sandwiches are next-level delicious, and the homemade salads are always fresh, flavorful, and addictive. If you're shopping for the holidays, Dorfler's is an absolute must. Their Prime Tenderloin roasts are unreal -- exceptional quality, fair pricing, and you can truly tell how much care and craftsmanship goes on behind the scenes. It's the kind of place where excellence isn't an accident -- it's the standard. The staff is nothing but helpful, friendly, and genuinely kind. From outstanding customer service at the counter to unforgettable meals at my family's table, we have nothing but positive things to say about Dorfler's Meats. Thank you to everyone at Dorfler's for all you do to stay open, keep raising the bar, and continue showcasing exciting, seasonal products that we look forward to all year long. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out -- HIGHLY recommend!

BUYER BEWARE! Most of the staff is rude and the entire business is a scam. Find a local farmer and…read morepurchase meat from them instead. Our household shopped at Dorfler's for 13 years. It always felt a little strange that they never had pricing visible. Every other butcher I have ever been to since childhood has always had prices visible. You would go in, order, and pay whatever they charge you at checkout. But the products were good enough and I was happy to support a local business. Over the years we have ordered a beef tenderloin roast during the holiday season when it is on sale for $34.99/lb. It has always been very pricey but (as far as we know) we were never cheated on the price and the product the way we were this year. We ordered one 3lb beef tenderloin roast. We were explicit when placing the order that we wanted one piece of meat that was 3lbs. The person who took the order was rude but seemed to understand the request. When we got the roast home I did the math because the bill was a lot more than expected. We were charged over $41/lb. When I called to ask about why the price was so high I was put on hold and the rude man that picked up next told me "it's trimmed. We charge you for the weight before trimming." This means Dorfler's supposedly trimmed off about 3/4 lb of fat. That is a lot of fat to trim off of a 3lb roast and if I was going to be charged for it why was the fat not offered to me as part of my order? Unfortunately, we accepted this explanation. The roast was wrapped in butcher paper which we did not open because we put it straight in the freezer for a week before defrosting it. We finally opened the butcher paper on New Year's Eve to prepare the roast to have on New Year's Day and were appalled that Dorfler's clearly lied to us. There were 3lbs of meat in two small roast each vacuum sealed in plastic by their distributor. This means that Dorfler's not only WAY overcharged us for the amount of meat we received, they also charged us for 3/4lb of fat they never really trimmed off. I am not even sure why they bothered with the butcher paper at all, except they probably charged us for that, too. If I could give Dorfler's zero stars I would. Also the obvious direct response to this negative review is a pathetic attempt to save face regarding your tenderloin roast "sale." Patricia W. is likely related. Why else would she disagree with facts? Dorfler's is nothing but a lying bunch of cheats who screw their loyal customers every chance they get. Some just haven't figured it out yet. And now they blocked me on Facebook. Keep it up guys. You are proving how crooked you are and how you can't handle the truth being told about your disgusting business of cheating loyal customers.

I'm always on the lookout for spots that feel authentic and Prime Beef in Mundelein absolutely…read moredelivers that old-school butcher shop experience you don't come across often anymore. We stopped in today just to check it out, and it turned into one of those unexpectedly great local experiences. It's always a pleasure meeting other Greeks, and Petros, the owner, was incredibly welcoming; honestly felt more like catching up with family. The atmosphere is warm and unpretentious, and the service is genuinely personal. Their meat is of the highest quality I've had since Greece. If you happen to stop in on the weekend, definitely check out their hot specials. Overall, Prime Beef is one of those neighborhood gems that reminds you why local butcher shops still matter. High-quality product, great people, and a welcoming, community feel that's hard to find.

Today was my first day at this place and I love it... I got arrachera and it was perfectread more

Fresh, delicious poke in Libertyville! Poke West is located in a small strip mall, conveniently…read morelocated off Milwaukee Ave. The restaurant is clean, is reasonably priced and offers plenty of seating if you choose to eat in. They have a huge assortment of vegetables, protein, grains, toppings and sauces to satisfy everyone's individual tastes and preferences. They have a list of signature bowls to choose from, or you can get creative and opt to "make your own bowl". The server was friendly and we were blown away by the fresh quality of the ingredients and look forward to our next poke bowl creation!

This place is a similar concept to Chipotle, Sweetgreen or Cava: you can walk the line and choose…read moreyour toppings. The portions and prices outdo those places though- all while maintaining incredible taste/quality. The restaurant is clean and bright, the service is very warm, and I can't think of a single thing I didn't like about this place. Excited to come back & absolutely recommend it!!

You can get some really great deals on fresh produce, but can be a little crowded. Be sure to check…read morethe dates of your prepackaged items; a lot of expired items specifically labeled GF.

Of the two Garden Fresh locations, this one really is better than the Buffalo Grove location in…read moreevery way -- larger, more selection, more parking, and more attractive decor. I'm not sure if there's other international markets in this area that are really anywhere near as large (super huge stores like H-Mart, Assi, Seafood City, etc. are quite far from Mundelein). This store is truly impressive in the amount of options offered from hot food to produce to dried foods to foods from other local shops. Due to the size of the store, there is considerably more room to walk around and check out products here even where they're busy -- similar to the experience you'd get a Woodman's. The amount of decorations and displays is definitely much better here than most other grocery stores, rivaling Mariano's in terms of presentation. Prices are fair here, particularly for the international items which are competitively priced here compared to non-specialty stores. The produce is fresh and plentiful, with options for more unusual fruits and vegetables as well. At the end of the store, there's also a spot for dining and a few small shops. Overall worth a trip if you're looking for a one-stop-shop for all your grocery needs. This provides a comprehensive and enjoyable shopping expereince.

This restaurant has been a staple in this area for over 50 dedicated years. There is a reason for…read morethat! This is the first time I have been here and it won't be the last. The reviews on here are either good or bad. I found this restaurant to be excellent from start to finish. We were greeted with warm smiles and our waitress Teri was also very nice and attentive. The restaurant is somewhat newly decorated and had a warm ambience. While the garden salad with blue cheese dressing and the lobster bisque were both a bit bland, the salmon with hollandaise sauce was the best salmon I have ever had. It was fresh and delicious and did not have the "fishy" taste that salmon usually has. The captain's choice with lobster and shrimp was phenomenal. They subbed out the sherry wine sauce with lemon butter sauce per my request. The lobster tail was more than a generous portion. Twice baked potato substitution was small, but fantastic. The custard dessert was fresh and delicious along with a Key lime pie martini. The French martini with the raspberry vodka instead of vanilla was absolutely fantastic too. I highly recommend you come for the early bird special like we did. I will definitely be back next time I'm in the area! This restaurant definitely earned their five stars!!

When you walk in, it reminds you of old school seafood restaurants. Something from the 80s with…read moreboats cut into the walls and rope wrapped posts. The men greeted me and said "welcome back" even though I have never been there. The wait service is top notch, professional and knowledgeable about the items on the menu. I ordered the Canadian Walleye with a lemon sauce, and baked potato. The fish was fairly chewy on the edges which wasn't great, but the center was flaky. The potato tasted very much like a potato. I don't expect much from a baked potato, but it like they didn't oil and salt it for a crisp skin. They do offers a dessert menu, but I was pretty much done. Lastly there is the costs. Pricey. A single meal is going to run you about $40 with a non-alcoholic drink. Be prepared for that.

Really amazing visit start to finish. Definitely a place worth checking out, it is not one of those…read moredime a dozen sorta Mexican places you see in strip malls, this place has very delicious and very authentic food. The guac is good and the tacos are better - they have a taco trio special and you can try different ones. We tried the arrachera, shrimp, veggie, fish, and chorizo tacos, and they were all fantastic. The sides were good too although a little small. The rice and street corn were great additions to the taco entree, I was definitely up for a few more tacos too beyond the three pack. The place is decorated really nicely too, with a lot to look at, it was a bit loud though so maybe not a place for an intimate date. Drink wise they have Pepsi, but also Jarritos. The margarita trio was amazing too. Definitely worth a visit.

We celebrated my wife's birthday here with our kids and Hacienda Real completely exceeded our…read moreexpectations. The moment you walk in, the venue feels upscale -- clean, aesthetically decorated with beautiful flower touches, and upbeat energetic music that set a great vibe without being overwhelming. Our waiter Oscar was fantastic -- attentive to every detail and made sure we had everything we needed all night. We started with the calamari, which came out with an incredible fire-lit presentation on one of the sauces -- as much a show as it was delicious food. Portions across the board were huge: my wife's taco dinner was amazing, my chimichangas were delicious, and I couldn't resist ordering two extra steak tacos on the side -- genuinely some of the best steak tacos I've had anywhere. The kids' meals were also surprisingly generous in size. For my wife's birthday, they went above and beyond with a really cool mini churro cart presentation -- such a fun, memorable touch for the occasion. Yes, it's on the pricier side, but every bit of it was worth it. Between the food quality, the ambiance, and Oscar's service, this felt like a true high-end dining experience. Highly recommend for a special occasion or just a great night out!

Heinen's is a community grocery store that is a great one stop shop. I love how organized all the…read moreaisles are (especially produce). They have daily specials on food and I love stopping in for $6 sushi on Wednesdays or $5 Soup on Tuesdays. They also have a great bakery, premade meal section, and wine area. This location felt a little bit older than others I've been to but was still nice.

I would not recommend using their app or order pick up. The shoppers don't do a great job picking…read moreitems and I had missing items on an order. I was charged the wrong amount, plus no credit was given for the missing items. Heinen's was non responsive.

We stopped by for lunch on Friday and were greeted and seated right away…read more We both got the bibimbap lunch special and LOVED the pork; the beef wasn't as tasty, but still good. The staff are really friendly and checked often on how our meals were or whether we needed a refill on the sides including kimchi, corn salad, and a few other delicious things. Our meals came with water a hot tea carafes, which I appreciated. I also really like that all the dishes and cups were stainless steel! I had no idea such a large restaurant had moved into this VH OG strip mall and really enjoyed it.

A solid SGD in the area. This is the second time that I have been to this location and I really…read morelike like it. The space is large and there is plenty of room for each table to have space around it, so you don't feel cramped. The menu is easy to order from. And the selection is great especially for the tofu stew. This place is a staple for this and the banchan is plenty and a good variety too. The seafood pancake is one of my favorites compared to any other. The side noodle dish is a good portion too.

I love how other people review this chain of supermarkets and think they will find pricing compared…read moreto Jewel or Mariano's. The difference with Sunset Foods is that they offer a lot of options, more high end, than the cheaper larger competitors. What you'll find at Sunset are departments with friendly and helpful staff. management that cares about its customers, and people willing to help at every turn of the store. Sure, I know I'm paying more for the same food and produce I can get elsewhere cheaper, but the quality is better at Sunset and the produce tends to last longer. I love the fact that as you bring your cart to pay, the management is there to guide you to an available cashier or a short line and then they empty your cart onto the belt. They help you to your car and even load your groceries in your trunk if you need the help. There are no other stores in our area (that I'm aware of) that have such great customer service. Lastly, one of the best services they have is that if they don't have an item you're looking for, you can let them know at customer service and they will get it in stock for you. Their customer service is unparalleled especially in how they go above and beyond to help you in your shopping experience.

First experience with Sunset Foods. I didn't really notice anything special about it. Not that much…read moredifferent than, say, Mariano's. It's certainly more upscale than Jewel. They have a large prepared food counter like Whole Foods and a nice looking bakery section. And, their prices are much higher than other stores in the area.