Great store. Fresh items. Especially the flatbread the spices are top notch…read moreGrape leave selection is awesome

One of my Newest mom n pop places Ive added to my biweekly grocery stops. The Customer service is…read morefabulous. The owners are attentive and helpful. They have a great selection of things you cant find in a Corporate ran store.10/10 RECOMMEND

What a nice and well stocked grocery store. They have all the Indian essentials, both fresh produce…read moreand packaged goods. I think the produce comes in fresh Monday and Thursday, I think. They also have a busy restaurant area with a little seating area. They have a pretty affordable thali special. They have free chai too if you dine in. I came in for the samosas which were delicious, but also left with some sugarcane juice which was a sweet little surprise. A great little spot for your Indian cooking needs in the Peoria area.

Avoid Swagat Foods - Selling Expired and Spoiled Products I…read morerecently had multiple disappointing experiences at Swagat Foods, located at 6926 N University St, Peoria, IL 61614. They have a habit of trying to sell expired items, both frozen and otherwise. When I pointed this out at the cashier, they claimed it was a mistake and assured me they would remove the items, but they seem to put them back on the shelves. In January 2024, I bought a tub of frozen ice cream from them. When we opened it, the ice cream was clearly spoiled and refrozen. It had expired in November 2023. Despite calling the store and asking them to clear out their expired items, they assured me they would, but when I returned a week later, the expired ice cream was still in the freezer. Since then, I have always checked expiration dates carefully. Last month, I purchased another tub of ice cream that wasn't expired, but both my kids threw up within hours of eating it. I tasted it, and it was clearly spoiled. When I called the shop, they reluctantly offered a refund if I brought the receipt. When I did, Ms. Parul at the front informed me they needed to see the tub as well. I explained that I would not keep spoiled food but offered to bring the empty tub when I returned in a few weeks. When I did, she told me that I should not have emptied it and refused me a refund. When I asked to speak to her manager Mrs Dipti she refused to call her and instead asked me to come back the next day. Selling expired goods knowingly and showing no remorse when informed that children have fallen ill due to their actions is unconscionable. Expecting customers to hold onto spoiled frozen food and bring it back is unreasonable. The store also has issues regulating their freezer temperatures. Last year, I bought a frozen meat item that was spoiled, and their meat products often lack proper dates. While I understand that small businesses may operate on thin margins, the lack of honesty and transparency in selling expired or poor-quality food is disgraceful. I have filed a complaint with the IL Dept of Public Health: eh@peoriacounty.org https://idph.illinois.gov/IDPHPrograms/v_LHDDirectory/Show-V-LHDDirectory-Public.aspx. If you have experienced similar issues at this store, I urge you to take action as well, or their business practices will never change, and these serious issues will remain unaddressed.

We love shopping here. They have a huge variety of ramen, tea, fish, specialty Asian vegetables,…read moreand produce unavailable elsewhere. They also carry local ready-made food dishes and gifts. They have many authentic options, and prices are fairly reasonable. It's worth checking out.

Of the man is there it I'd a pleasant experience. If the old woman is there it's painful because…read moreshe has no personality for a retail business. Depends who is at the register when I go in. Last time the man was waiting on customers and he was very pleasant and welcoming!

The samosas were absolutely delicious--crispy on the outside with a fresh, flavorful filling. I…read morealso tried the Raj Kachori, and it was just as amazing! It was fresh, perfectly crunchy, and loaded with tasty toppings that blended together really well. Everything tasted authentic and well-made. I'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this Indian grocery store for anyone craving delicious Indian snacks.

Service is wonderful, ambiance-wise; it's a grocery store. The food is delicious. We pick up fresh…read morebrown eggs twice a week here, as well as call-in to order their homemade idli. We also purchase our ginger, as well as their homemade-refrigerated containers of Indian dishes. We love Devon!

They offer a great variety of soups and sandwiches. I had a chicken salad croissant that was…read moredelicious. Their staff is warm and very welcoming. The shopping is amazing...a wide array of foods, bulk foods, kitchen wares, and so much more. This was my first visit, but certainly won't be my last!

Ladies very nice. Always crowded. Negative not as many dry ingredients on shelves. Biscuit. Sugars,…read morebaking ingredients and dried beans veggies. Space beening used by pretty dish towels. But how many towels does a person need if person can not purchase the ingredients to bake. Only thing on the negative side, after 3 years of shopping, DO not purchase the knifes. They don't stay sharpened. Would return if possible. One last thing. The Reuben and BLT do not order. Reuben keeps getting smaller and smaller. The BLT. The lettuce is white.... the Tomoato is pink. The bacon is limp.

Review Visit: September 17th, 2014…read more Sugar. Spice. Everything nice. Like in a lot of smaller towns, you'll usually have or find a business that deals in candy. Sugary confections. Sweet treats. Candy from yesteryears. Soda (pop) in more varieties than you care for it to come in. Things you think you'd never see again and things you fall in love with. Holland's Mercantile fills that role for Washington, IL. My friend Matt and I decided to spend an afternoon exploring the Washington Square to see what the town and it's folk offered. The words on the front of the store's glass got me excited at the possibilities held inside. As we opened the door and headed in, the excitement increased tenfold. It was like being a kid in a candy store. Except that we are adults... in a candy store. Upon entering, I first noticed the long row of candy in the glass containers where you can scoop out as much as you want. Lining the walls were a million different candy from a million different times and cultures. I saw things I hadn't seen in years. They had stuff I didn't think existed in time where color TV is the norm. On top of the candy, they also had a display case full of baked goods. Whether these are made in-house or from a local bakery, I am not sure. Either way, the stuff looked fantastic behind the glass. Turtles. Truffles. Caramel Bars. It all looked so good that I think my blood sugar level elevated just looking at the offerings. This store has more than just candy, baked goodies, and sweets from everyone's childhood. They also had the novelty toys from the same time period the candy/sweets come from. There were novelty toys that tied in to current day trends but they also had toys that kids from our time would enjoy just as much as kids from the time from which they came. I also think there was a back room that was full of a combination of everything the store offered. On this day, I let my inner child run wild and I picked up a small sack full of candy. I didn't want to get too much because I don't have the best self-control when it comes to my sweet tooth. Next door is another Holland's store that offers up popcorn in many different flavors and even more soda to pick from. This store did remind me of the candy store from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, minus the Candy Man tossing candy to and fro. Though that would've been quite the sight to see. The store just has this feeling of being a great place to get your sweet tooth fix while reliving items from your childhood and also your parent's childhood. I will end this with a warning. If you have kids and bring them here... expect to drop a lot of money on sweets and toys. It's easy to spend a small fortune in a place like this. Also, don't let your kids see Holland's Caramelcorn next door. They might get loaded up on sugar and then get popcorn cheese everywhere. How sweet it is.

The best variety of popcorn indulgence is waiting for you at Hollands. It is hands down better…read morethan Garrett's! I make trips to central Illinois, and this is one of my must do stops!

Incredible items available, great fresh fruits and veggies, great food at curly schwarma inside the…read morestore and the workers are very friendly and helpful

Ordered chicken and their sides a little bit more expensive but the food was great!! There biscuits…read moreI could eat just those for a meal so good!!!

There food is really good they have really good fried chicken, chicken strips, chicken liversread more