I recently stopped by Pete's Fruit Market for the first time after hearing about it. As soon as I…read morewalked in, I saw buckets of vegetables: peppers, tomatoes, squash, you name it. Most buckets seemed to be about 6-8 inches in diameter and prices ranged from $1 to $5. I only wish they offer smaller buckets instead of such a big bucket. It is hard to buy in bulk with smaller household and I don't like to freeze produce. I was curious about the quality of the produce, but I wasn't too impressed. For example, the apricots looked a little banged up--kind of like the "misfit" produce I've seen before. There was upbeat Mexican music playing, which gave the place a fun vibe, and the store itself isn't that big. A security guard was stationed outside. They had yellow-flesh watermelon at $0.99/lb, and giant seeded watermelons for $16 each--which felt pricey, especially since I had just come from Costco where I got a decent-sized watermelon for $6 (though admittedly smaller than the ones at Pete's). I also noticed mangoes going for $2 each, which again felt steep. I had been hoping to find some Mexican pastries, but nothing really stood out, and there weren't any prepared foods available. However, I saw they got a catering menu which I thought it might be good to have a food court selling those items. I was expecting something more like La Michoacana or Fiesta stores in Texas, but this wasn't it. In the end, I just picked up a few Mexican candies like Pulparindo and called it a day. I was a bit disappointed with the fruit selection, especially the lack of tropical options. On the plus side, they have a fairly large, gated parking lot, which is convenient. I'm glad I visited, but not sure I'll be rushing back anytime soon.

I love Pete's especially during the holidays it enables you to get many vegetables and fruits to…read morefeed the family without paying high prices

Highlights 1) Cute!…read more 2) Good Combo of Unique Items + Basic Items 3) Easy to Park Finally stopped in to Layton Fruit Market the other day. Mostly, because I was so curious about what this little shop was about! This is a cute grocery store that offers a variety of everyday basics but also some interesting items. I enjoyed the selection of cheeses, premade deli salads, and tons of dessert options. They also had a nice selection of wine and beer. There is a big parking lot so parking was a breeze. Staff was friendly and helpful throughout. I will be back!

Still the best ham & rolls and cold salads around! Such a treat to come here on a Sunday morning…read moreand buy goodies for the week. The cashiers were moving the long line efficiently. Make sure to arrive early if you want shaved ham and rolls!

This grocery store has a bit of something for everyone. There is a huge selection of Hispanic…read morefoods, including a large selection of cacti, cleaned and cut or raw. They have 4-5 types of Oaxaca cheese. They have freshly fried cicharrones. They have some gifts. They have an insurance and cell phone kiosk inside, as well as a wire transfer site. They also have a massive and entertaining selection of birthday candles that spin and sing. Check it out.

I wouldn't drive out of my way, and I certainly wouldn't pass up a Supermercado El Rey for Monterey…read morebut that's the South Side standard. Monterrey is a Latin grocery, medium sized, and I always wondered why South American Spanish speaking culture is called, Latin. Turns out, of all the modern Romance languages, Spanish is the closest to the Roman language. It's closer to Roman Latin than modern Italian! This is the sort of thing one learns when stuck with a socio-linguist for any amount of time at a conference. Anyway, Monterrey doesn't quite have the variety of produce at El Rey, and MM is a little cramped. I was worried about knocking something over the whole time I was in the first time, my second and third times I felt a little more familiar with the layout but still it's a little close for comfort.

Took a cooking class with Semolina. It was a nice experience, but honestly I felt like I didn't get…read moreto make very much pasta to take with. It wasn't even enough for two people for dinner. For the cost of the class, I would have thought I would have got a bit more. The other thing that disappointed me was the glasses are open to all ages of children. In my class, I was there with a middle school boy who somewhat took ownership of the class and wasn't behaving very appropriate for what I thought was an adult-only class. This was an event I purchased as an adult-friendly evening, I do wish this was stated when signing up for classes or at least offer adult-only or all ages classes. It just wasn't the vibe I was going for that evening and frankly was pretty annoying. Although, the owner did try to play down the boy's presence and kindly answer his questions, etc - I probably wouldn't take another class there unfortunately. I do enjoy the shop and the pasta is tasty.

Review is for mostly the pasta class but also the store! I had been eagerly awaiting the classic…read moreegg pasta class for a while, and we were not let down. Petra and Andy take such pride in their shop and it shows! We started wandering (and salivating over) their small but impressive selection of sauces, oils, salts, and Italian goodies. They have samples of most of their items, so definitely ask when you're in! The class started with Petra giving a brief overview of the general recipe and then we got our hands dirty almost immediately kneading the dough. The dough got to rest for a bit while we got to sip on some beautiful red wine and Petra taught us how to make a puttanesca sauce. When we went back to knead some more, Andy had magically cleaned the stations and set us up for the next round! On our next rest break, Petra finished assembling the puttanesca with some pasta she made earlier that day and we got a healthy serving of fresh pasta and puttanesca, followed by a sample of some of the most amazing Panettone I have ever had. The care that Petra and Andy put into their work is evident, and their commitment to supporting organic, high quality foods is remarkable. Looking forward to many more classes here!

I love shopping at Cermak. They have a great selection of all things at competitive prices. I love…read morefinding new recipes and I know if there is a tough to find authentic ingredient, Cermak will have it. Their prices on produce also rival many of the area stores so they are friendly on the wallet also. Sometimes they'll even give you a free freshly made tortilla. Bonus!!!

An amazing selection of produce and international dry goods. Their bakery produces fresh tortillas…read moreand there is a hot bar where lunch would be easy and inexpensive to procure. We have gone twice now and will continue when we need eclectic goods and amazing produce. The store is clean and there are plenty of cashiers to quickly get you out the door. We always treat ourselves to a bakery item.

It's a very small place that reminds you of an old fashioned butcher so don't expect them to have…read moreevery cut in stock but you can always special order as needed. I like that they dey age beef already for you. Quality is good and pricing is on par with most grocery stores so you're getting better quality at a similar price. They have lots of fun local items in the freezer section. If you want to grill out with a nice cut of meat this is your place. Prices won't be crazy high but don't expect this to be on par with a grocery store sale. Also if you want a standing rib roast ask them to cut it off bone and retie it onto the bone for easier cooking.

Friendly service every time. If you're looking for something that isn't in the case they will cut…read moreit for you. They have a great selection of rubs and sauces. I recommend grabbing a bottle of the balsamic vinegar that they carry. It's fantastic. The meat and chicken always tastes great. I can't recommend this store enough.

I love Oakberry! The acai bowls are my favorite. Staff are always nice and very efficient. Oakberry…read moreis always spotless with a chill vibe! My go-to order is the original acai bowl. I like the strawberry matcha latte. However, the blue matcha latte and I could only taste the milk. I have tried the mango matcha latte. I thought it was decent; it's a popular menu item, but it's not for me. 10/10 would recommend & need more locations around the city!!!

I was so excited to see an Oakberry opening up in our area. I love supporting local businesses but…read moreI also understand the effect and impact franchises have on our community. Oakberry has consistently provided quality açaí bowls and smoothies. My son has food allergies and loves açaí bowls and smoothies. Oakberry has been our go to for safe, nutritious options for him. We first had the pleasure of trying Oakberry in Mexico City and were impressed at how consistent and attentive staff were to his dietary restrictions. I love that there's a location that is family friendly and close to one of MKE's best parks and playgrounds (Southshore). If you're looking for tasty açai and smoothies, look no further than Oakberry!

Small, but has most of what you need. Like for example, the produce is all in one cooler, but it…read morehad all the herbs and greens you need for your southeast Asian dishes. Staff was super friendly and knowledgeable, and that's not just the little grandkid that gave me a hug as I entered. Plenty of parking, and it's in a good spot to combine a trip with El Rey. Check them out, I know i'll be back.

A great variety of produce; hot bar area is nice. They have a wide selection of Hispanic and other…read moreethnic products.

Cermak is where we go if we have to get any Mexican or Latin spices or groceries. It has a great…read moreselection of produce that looks meticulously organized! They have a great variety of Latin foods and products and some Asian as well. The prices are generally good, but some things are more expensive than at Metro Market or Pick n save. The service behind the counter is great and the isles are kept clean and organized! Recommend going if you need some Latin goods.