I came to shop here yesterday, July 5th, after moving away in 2002. Although I live further northeast, I was in the area for an event, and I decided to do some shopping here. I will be doing my shopping more often at Windy City Produce. As compared to my neighborhood stores, I saved $20 + dollars. Every item is fresh and the customer service from each employee was superior. The parking lot has ample parking and I am very happy to have rediscovered WCP. read more

This grocery store is a little gem in our neighborhood. They have organic products including free range eggs. I wish they had more organic produce but what they do have always looks great. Their deli and ready made food is awesome, particularly their carnitas. The staff is awesome specially the deli staff, super friendly and willing to help and answer any questions. read more

Clean, friendly staff, and all the right food! What a gem in the neighborhood! All the food essentials you could ask for. read more

Windy City Produce - Upon entry - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Just another local grocery store. Very noticeable from the street. Fresh produce and other stuff. read more

Windy City Produce - a variety of fruits and vegetables - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Check your receipt this establishment post sales and doesn't stand by them. They don't change them in the system and charge full price not sale price. Check that your not over charged. read more

YES! THIS IS THE STORE ALLOWING STOLEN EBT NUMBERS TO BE USED! I live in Alabama and my stolen information was used THIS MORNING AT THIS STORE. To add insult to injury, TODAY is the day my allotment dropped. And had I gone to the store a couple of hours before I did, I would have beat the scammers. Isn't that sick!!! They left me only $4.01 to feed my family for the month. I called the store and listened to a man that identified himself as a manager. Something isn't adding up. He told me that not only are the scammers stealing benefits but they're also stealing store's identities to make it APPEAR like the transactions are originating from there. Does that make sense? He also said that they can't manually input EBT card numbers and that they don't have online ordering capabilities. BLAH! BLAH! BLAH! BLAH! BLAH! Something is going on with that store and the people that work there! It's all very fishy. AND THE GREAT STATE OF ALABAMA... AND OUR GREAT FEDERAL GOVERNMENT... DON'T GET ME STARTED ON THAT! (The "GREAT" descriptor is pure sarcasm!) read more

Sick of getting overcharged. Get loaf of bread get charged more Buy cantaloupe and they charged $7.00. They are doing this on purpose. Don't trust these people. I wait at the deli counter before anyone else and they look at me and take others. Maybe because I don't look like them. HMM Happened one too many times. Not my imaginatio! read more

My second time at the store. I was trying to get out of the way and pack up my bags for the walk back home....I was in the initial area inside the plastic drop "door" not all the way outside. One of the employees or manager (?) yelled at me that I couldn't take the basket outside. I told him I would not...thinking he meant all the way outside. He yelled the same thing at me. I repeated that I wouldn't. Then he yelled that I was "already outside". WTF. I'm sure they deal with all kinds of people, but he was incredibly rude which was totally unnecessary. read more

Greetings, Great food, their guacamole is amazing and all the great variety of salads are just incredible. Only one negative aspect, on Saturday and Sundays.. the cashiers are so just in a negative mood that I do not feel comfortable going there, the management is fantastic, especially one Latina lady (she dies her hair blond), that seems in a bad mood all the time, anyway, she pointed in a rudely manner to read the card machine instructions, Management please have a PD with your cashiers that work on the dates mentioned above. Again, their food is outstanding and the people that work there are great, JUST ONLY THAT LADY THAT I MENTIONED ABOVE!!!! Have a tremendous weekend!!! read more

I always come here and their produce is great. The fruits in containers are a great deal and are always yummy. The staff is polite and super helpful. I always appreciate people who notice you need a little help and immediately help and do their job but you can also tell when someone does it out of kindness. Also the cooked food is delicious. The carnitas always are moist and just right, never too salty or overcooked. read more

I'm not much of a reviewer, and have never felt the need to review a market. But I love Windy City Produce! It has been a longtime dream for me to live near an amazing market, and last year I moved here and the dream came true. This market is the perfect size - big enough to stock a lot, and small enough to quickly get what you need. Some highlights include: - fresh Oaxacan cheese - fresh requeson - avocado salsa that makes you cry in the best way - an abundance of delicious tortilla chips - a great variety of produce - carnitas - churros that are still warm in the morning - friendly staff. Thank you!!! read more

I absolutely love and patronize Windy City Produce all the time. Prices are great and it's small so you can get in and out quickly, but most of the time, unless it's a specialty item, they have everything you need. My only complaint is that a lot of the produce is packaged in styrofoam trays -- small vegetables like peapods, herbs -- and they're not recyclable or reusable (at least not any way I can think of). If there were some way around the styrofoam, Windy City would be just about perfect. read more

Absolute gem of a fruit market. Good quality produce at fair prices, and they have specials and sales pretty often.

This place has the worst customer service in the neighborhood of all grocery stores. the woman at the register was about to overcharge me and later her support coworker at the register next to her was so rude and disrespectful. will never come back read more

Excellent selection of meats! They do have prepacked fresh meats plus an on-site butcher plus a deli (cold & hot options), all excellently priced! And yes they do have a good produce selection, including beautifully prepared salads & fruit trays, plus freshly made prepared foods (sauces & side dishes). Superb! read more

I've heard the news on TV at the Neveria by my apartment. Yelp wouldn't let me leave a review without rendering the number of the stars before submitting the review. Thus, these five (5) stars are for the new Windy City Produce that I'm looking forward to visiting. My thoughts and prayers go to the owners and workers of the Windy City Produce. Please stay strong. You are obviously loved by the community, and you will be able to rebuild the business one day, though the journey may be very, very tough. I've bookmarked this place because I've passed by a number of times. I've heard great stories about the Windy City Produce. That's too bad that I've really missed the opportunity to check it out. I was having a crappy day at work. However, after knowing what people at the Windy City Produce are going through, I realized that way more people are enduring and attempting to make through ultra difficult times. I should become an "encourager" to send lots of love to them. Neighborhoods are important backbones for the city of Chicago. I'm a believer in local businesses and will do everything to support each one of them. I will keep you "bookmarked" on my Yelp page, because I have a firm faith that you guys will make a comeback. read more

I recently went here in Window City Produce. I am glad because it was a perfect timing because some of the products are on sale. The produce section has a fresh selection of fruits and veggies. Meats on the other hand also has an amazing selection and is also fresh. There are variety of dry goods and canned products. I never encounter a single expired item in here that is why I do not bother checking them all out. They also got fresh and prepared foods like salad I was not able to try one but it looks good would definitely buy some other time. The staff was nice and friendly. I definitely had a great experience. Thank you so much Windy City Produce! read more

I've seen some men going in and out occasionally, and recently new windows went up. Then today a new sign--"Opening Soon"! Yesterday I saw an additional sign on the door--"Opening day, July 31st". read more

Windy City Produce - Taken 7/17/2016 - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I can find very good quality of Greek products such as feta, olives, olive oil. Very nice place! Very good quality! I go every week!

Shop at Dill Pickle COOP instead. Nice cashiers that don't double charge you "on accident". The shiest is consistent with overcharging at the register & no client appreciation shown at entering or during check out. Too many options for grocery stores to be duped for your hard earned income. read more

I went to this store and they have a excellent selection of meats. We needed meats since we are going to cook a lot of food and meat is our main ingredients and it is just a good thing that this store has a good quality and fresh different kind of meat. Prices are also reasonable. The staff in the meat section was friendly and helpful. Their selection of produce is also fresh. This really is a great store. I do not usually go in here and I've been here just for a few times but they are really is a great store in the area. I highly recommend this store if you are living around the area especially their meat selection and produce selection. I did not got the chance to fully explore the store but my experience is enough to say that they really is a good one. Looking forward on my next visit! read more

This place has several things going for it. One: It is walking distance from my place. Two: They have a great selection of fresh produce at VERY good prices. Three: the service is outstanding. We needed some hazelnuts. They had hazelnuts but they were only packaged in one pound containers. We asked if they had anything smaller because we really did not need that much. I was expecting a flat out, "No, that is the only size we had. Instead the lady took it in back and split the container into two smaller ones! Now in my opinion, that is the definition of going above and beyond. This place is kind of run down but I don;t really give a hoot. They have won me as a loyal customer! read more

I use it as my supplementary grocer, with my primary sustenance coming from the venerable Trader Joe's. With the produce--most of the time you can hit the jackpot on price AND quality... $0.99 for a 16oz. pack of strawberries was my latest score. However, I've had shoddy-quality fruit a couple of times (less than 10%). Overall, it's a great mid-size grocer with lots of quality to offer at low prices. Kudos. read more

Great selection of veggies and fruit. Great selection of avocados. Yum . Great prices. CHEAP! I bought 15 limes for a dollar once. Don't know what I would do with 15 of em, but what a deal. I had to buy them. Great deli selection. They have some flank steak that is out of this world. Great tortillas. I looooooooove them. Great staff. They are always so friendly and sweet. Great. Great. Great. Great. Great. :) read more

The building is super tiny but they manage space well. They have a nice selection of both common and more exotic vegetables. The meat counter always looks clean and the meat itself looks tempting and fresh. There's fresh bread to be had, wholesale dried fruits and snacks, and plenty of dairy. The market has a decent selection of baking supplies and canned goods, as well as half an aisle dedicated to strange but delicious Eastern European soda. Cockta indeed! They take debit/credit cards and LINK for my welfare people out there. But that's not why I'm here spreading the love and legend of Windy City Produce. This market has -hands down- the BEST guacamole I've found in Chicago, short of what my sweet abuelita crafts with her own hands. And she doesn't do it very often, so I haunt Windy City Produce for my avocado fix. They can run out by evening, so I try to stop by in the afternoon for a container. I don't know who makes it, and I don't want to know. Afixing a face to this taste sensation might detract from the wondrous symphony of fresh avocado, onion, cilantro and habanero that titilates my tongue. Get yourself some and see. read more

I shop at this market frequently and love it. The selection of fruits and vegetables is very large and includes many popular Polish and Hispanic items, which are often hard to find and expensive in larger stores. The prices are very cheap and I can buy enough groceries to last a full week for thirty dollars. The staff are very helpful and polite. It didn't take them long to start recognizing me and greeting me by name when I entered. They always help me unload items from my cart onto the check out conveyor belt. They accept cash, credit, and Link. read more

This place is okay, Don't plan on doing your full shopping here. Milk and egg prices are bit high here but if you in a pinch and don't drive this is a good place to come. I mainly come here for there fresh bread, which is awesome, and for there produce, duh!! Their prices on fruits and vegetables are pretty good and usually cheaper then Jewel or Tony's. Also they have pretty good selection of spices for a good price as well. I've never bought meat from, so I really don't know there pricing. Again this store will get you the basics but more then likely you'll have to go somewhere else to get what you want or to get a better deal. Just to reemphasize that this place is a great produce store and probably would have got a higher rating if it wasn't for everything else. read more

Since I live a mere block from the joint, I'm probably a little baised, but that's ok, you can deal right? WCP isn't the largest produce store or the best, but what it doesn't have in those two areas is fully made up by convenience, prices, and the really friendly staff. I shop at this store on a weekly basis and the produce is consistently good, even great. The prices are ridiculously reasonable (for produce) and it's always being restocked so you know the produce is fairly fresh. The meat counter is another serious plus. Not only is it also reasonably priced, but the fact that they have already cooked carnitas, rice, and other goods for those days I don't get home from work until 8 p.m., is a major plus. Even the pre-cut, seasoned fajitas are a positive for me--those are for the days I get home at 7 p.m. And if your produce, on the rare occasion, doesn't sustain itself past a day (as was the case with some strawberries this year), they'll cheerfully refund your money or let you replace it with fresher product. I'm fortunate to have such a great little place so close to me...and now, I'm off to buy some vegees. It's time to make SALSA! read more

I've got to say, even now that I've moved on to less ethnic pastures, I still catch myself coming back two years later. The biggest draw for me is that Wally's is close by, so if you're like me and you've absorbed some of the cultural inclinations of the Northwest Side, you probably have strange midnight cravings for borscht and nopalitos. If this is you, then Milwaukee and Pulaski is your intersection for groceries. Like I said in my previous review, Windy City has a firm selection of good, fresh produce in a small space. Their prices are as good as anywhere (Jimenez, Cermak, etc.) and they also have a small full-service deli. By the way, the churros at the cash register for $1? Nice touch. In summary, if you live anywhere nearby, this is a great place for fresh fruit and veggies (even fresher than Wally's and a million times better than any big box stores). They also have a good (yet smaller) selection of Mexcian staples: beans, meats, rice, cheeses, etc. Best of all, it's easy on the pocketbook. Also, even though the parking lot consists of about 3 spaces, it never seems hard to park here. It only took moving to a neighborhood served by Whole Foods and Jewel to make me realize how lucky people are to be served by neighborhood gems like this one. read more

1. Very good guacamole - sometimes with a pit, 2. Good veggie and fruits selection, 3. Didn't buy meat there. 4. Only one produce store in my closet neighborhood. 5. Inexpensive. 6. Not even close to Marianos. read more

I'm so happy to have moved to this neighborhood and found Windy City Produce! I'm in here at least once a week for produce and groceries. The fruit/veggies are always delicious & they have great prices(way more affordable than farmer's markets). I love that Windy City is a family owned & operated business-the owner is here almost every time I've been in and is always friendly. The guys behind the deli/butcher counter are nice, knowledgable and have great meats. They bake fresh bread & there are rotisierre chickens too! I've made so many wonderful sorbets this summer because of the great fruit prices here. read more

This is my local produce store. In the summer they have an amazing taco stand they set up outside. I can smell this heaven from my house. Their produce is always fresh and overstocked. Id say the ratio for fresh fruit is 90/10 being able to purchase it for cheap. The meat selection is pretty much always the same. ASk them to clean your skirt for you and its so tender. The rotisserie chicken is also delish! The women are very friendly and the lines aren't too long. read more

Love this little cute store! Always has exactly what I need whenever I forget those last minute ingredients and it's close to my house! I've been going here even before the remodel, it's been my go to for years! Fresh bread everyday omg mouth watering!! My only complaint is I have yet to go and have the cashiers be nice! I always get an attitude for bringing my own bags (I get an eye roll) or I get no hello or response. If you don't mind a little rudders from the cashiers on your way it's a great place to get those last minute groceries. read more

This is my new main grocery store :-)Glad that horrible Jewel closed down on Belmont and Pulaski. The store is small, but don't let that fool you. They have a wonderful selection of produce that is good quality and affordable! I picked up a papaya, blackberries, and kale. Checked out the avocados and they looked yummy!!!!2 for a dollar- you can't beat that. They have my favorite yogurt (plain Greek), and sparkling water -another winner! What really sold me was that they have agave nectar- I put that in my tea and oatmeal AND it is way cheaper than Whole Foods. Shut I just realized I forgot to check out there nut selection. The woman in the meat section actually left her area to show me where something else was in the store :-). If you live in Avondale I would check this place out especially if you eat a lot of veggies. Btw their salsas look fresh and yummy!!! read more

Given my penchant for supporting local businesses, Windy City is one of my regular stops for grocerise. Although it is mainly an Hispanic market, in the past year or so it has started to stock many Eastern European products, thus reflecting the fabric of the neighborhood. At the deli you can find seasoned chicken and beef ready for a quick turn in the fry pan for fajitas and also Polish hams and cheeses. Be sure to check the rack in the back of the produce section for products priced for a quick sale. And if your Mexican recipe calls for 'huevos del toro' you can find them here at Windy City! read more

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I love Windy City! Since they reopened, it seems like they're constantly improving their selection. The produce is great, and they have enough other groceries of good quality to drastically reduce my shopping at a larger chain. read more

There is a much better grocer a little further from my house but totally worth it. This place is a bit too small and the prices and variety aren't all that great compared to other produce stores. read more

Stopped by Windy City after work one day and was pleasantly surprised by all the beautiful produce. It is a smaller store but they have a great selection of veggies and fruit at great prices. For me the best thing is that the produce isn't squishy and past its prime. the rest of the store carried standard things like white bread, pb and j, nothing special. i did see some rotisserie chickens that looked tasty though... and somehow i missed the churros at the counter but would looove to get one the next time around. read more

Please mark this as opened now. The grand re-opening is Sunday, July 31st 7am to 9pm. Here is their website. http://www.windycityfreshmarket.com/ And phone number (773) 685-3606. I'm going to go out and get me some more Avocados. I'll review with more details later today. read more

I come here a couple times a week, due to it being down the block from my job. Everything is fresh, and priced well. I love how they cute lil snacks from fruit to nuts in containers ready to go. The staff is always friendly, which is a hard thing to find nowadays. read more