The famer's market has been around for decades and not much has changed. It has a variety or fruits…read moreand vegetables. When we visited most were from Michigan and there were so many peaches, sweet and juicy. Most of the fruit vendors offered samples of apples. There also are flower, fresh meat and seafood vendors. There are also a few food trucks, acai, Mexican and coffee. It was crowded, which was great to see the support for a local market. The market is run by the Lion's Club - an international club volunteer organization

Some good stalls - fruits and vegetables, etc. The St. Roger's Abby nuns bakery is great but they…read morehaven't shown up yet this year. Why ??? A big negative: too many dogs ! Very annoying Their owners don't keep them away from shoppers. Why do you need to bring your dog to the market? Showing off? The Lions Club ought to prohibit this as some other markets have, before someone get bitten.

We carefully picked a "good" time to drop in here for the first time in well over a decade, mainly…read moreto see what the fuss was about with Jerry's. The wife says we came here once before many years ago but I don't remember it.  They've been at it here for 53 years since 1972. Normally, we avoid it due to the madhouse scene that is usually here (like when traffic can't even enter the parking lot from busy Milwaukee Ave because the parking lot is overflowing lol).  Well, it was -3F on a frigid Friday night and we were across Milwaukee Ave at the Jewel, and it was eerily quiet in Jewel, and we thought it was as good a time as any to also visit Jerry's lol. Well, it was relatively calm, and we found a close by parking spot, but there were still plenty of shoppers in Jerry's.  Their inventory is huge and truly impressive as are their prices.  No wonder this place is so super popular.  We picked up some cherries for $2.49 per lb and strawberries at a promo price of $0.79 per 1 lb container.  I would say 4.5 stars for our visit tonight, but really on their normal super-crowded shopping basis, I would still say 3 stars overall.  I don't personally think the hassle factor of shopping here for fruits and vegetables is worth it for the savings and the variety of offerings, thus the 2 star deduct.  But you have to decide for yourself, and apparently for many others, Jerry's is well worth the trip, and kudos to Jerry's for that and continued good luck and success to them.

So it's been over a decade since I've originally reviewed Jerry's, and here we are 13 years and 7…read moredays later and it's about time to update the review. Jerry's is still a gem of a produce store. They still maintain overall the cheapest produce you can find anywhere, and carry some unique produce you might not be able to find at other grocery stores. They also carry a decent variety of breads and pitas, desserts, and canned goods. The good value does come with a price though, as most of the time you'll be battling crowds of people while inside the store. Over the last decade I've definitely learned the times to avoid: Weekends and Wednesdays. Wednesdays I think they might have some sort of senior discount but it's also when they rotate their produce deals and the new weekly specials start. Though they have ample parking in the lots north and south of the store and along Milwaukee, during peak times it will be PACKED. I say avoid by going when they open or even after dinner as they're open pretty late. I find Mondays and Tuesdays to be a little less packed usually. Also, usually they have an entrance facing both North and South but the past few years during the winter time they've only had the South entrance open, I imagine to protect from the cold.

They have really good carnitas here, chicharron, rice and beans…read more A large selection of salsas to go with the tacos. Just everything that can make a great dinner. They are always nice.

My cabbage was so contaminated the same animals or bugs. Whatever was in. There was all over my bag…read morewith my other food. I had literally had to throw out half my food, so unacceptable.

As far as grocery stores in our area go, Valli is one of the best. Over the years, we've seen them…read moreexpand their selection. They have one of the best selections of ethnic foods in the area so finding something special is usually easy to do there. Their produce can't be beaten. They have a huge selection of all different types of produce - fruits and vegetables, many I've never tried before but will eventually. They also have an amazing deli counter with probably the best pricing around. With good pricing, their cold cuts turn over quickly so you know you are always getting something fresh. While they used to be the least expensive store for just about everything, we've also seen their prices climb over the years. But compared to the large grocers in the area like Jewel, they are much less expensive. Shopping at Valli can be fun - you'll see things you've never seen before. Lots of people shop there so also be prepared for lines at their checkout counters. But, it's all worth it.

A good choice for produce and deli meats. The store is well stocked and clean. They have a large…read moreselection of fruits and vegetables and prices are reasonable. The deli has a larger variety than other local grocery stores and the prices for their advertised specials are lower than other places. They also have a variety of ethnic foods, spices and other items.

I want to give a shout out to Andrea and Chris (I wish I had last names!)…read more You know what it's like when life gets so stressful that you are struggling to find a reason to make it through the day, and then you discover a sweet treat in the international candy aisle of your local Tony's that is like nothing else you've ever eaten, and it becomes your nightly reward for making it through another day? No? Just me? Well, then humor me. I found that treat (and I'm not identifying it because I don't want my store to run out!!) and I stopped in my Tony's Monday morning to get my week's worth, and despite the fact that I hadn't seen the supply dwindle at all in the months I've been eating these treats (so I just assumed I was the only one who bought them,) AND they had literally boxes full of product every time I came to Tony's, my heart SUNK when I saw the empty shelf. Sometimes when life rains, it pours, and life has been pouring on me, and seeing that one of the few things I had to look forward to was gone, broke the camel's back. I headed toward customer service, and saw a woman standing in front of customer service (she may have been supervising the self checkout) and I approached her on the verge of tears and explained that they were out of the only thing that brought me joy, and she said "well then, we will find it." That was Angela. Thank you, Angela!!! Truly, an angel! I was expecting judgment, not kindness. I was hoping they had just moved the candy to a different display or something but Angela looked into it and they were completely out (and when I'd been in less than a week earlier, there was still a LOT of product that was about a year away from expiration, so I guess I'm NOT the only one who finds this item irresistible!) So Angela recruited a very kind gentleman named Chris who got my information, placed an order with the vendor, and barely 24 hours later I got a text from Chris that the product was at the store waiting for me. My experience with "customer service" on a whole lately has been that no one seems to care anymore. Or that people do the absolute minimum that they can get away with. I cannot remember the last time I had a company truly care if I was happy with my shopping experience. Angela could have just told me to "go look for the product at other Tony's stores" or online ... but instead she made sure the item would be available at my preferred store. Chris could have just told me "they'll be in some time next week, come in and look" .... but instead, he texted me to let me know when they arrived, and because I couldn't make it into the store that day, he made sure to set side the quantity I need. Again, these are all such small things in the grand scheme of life, but Joy and kindness are so important and so hard to come by these days. Because of the kindness of Andrea and Chris, I'm able to find little bits of joy at the end of the day, as I work my way through this difficult chapter in my life.

I have to give the deli 10 stars. My mother-in-law passed away last month, and I needed two deli…read moretrays the same day (large extended Italian family stopping in and out the whole weekend leading up to the funeral.) They were able to create them. I would never usually ask for special treatment or a short order, and when I did, they delivered. I cannot thank them enough for easing the burden on such a hard weekend. I have shopped there since the Prospect Heights store opened. I love the selection, the workers, and the deals. A good store run by good people.

Wonderful restaurant reasonably priced Would go every time…read morewe are in town Lots of portions that feel you up friendly employees

I wanted to try an item from Joong Boo Market and went to the cafe for a quick bite…read more Parking lot has ample spaces. The cafe has a different door entrance and is on another floor. One can see the market on the first floor from the cafe floor. The cafe had several vendors and many tables. I was happy to go straight to the vendor which had exactly what I wanted: the Pork Wang Dumpling. It tasted so delicious! Outside was tasty and inside pork was flavorful - just what I ordered. Cashier was friendly and helpful. Lots of customers enjoying their lunch where there are plentiful tables. I took my order to go and enjoyed it very much. Cheers!~

If you're familiar with the nearby Jerry's Produce, it's kind of an upscale version of that with…read morewider, cleaner aisles and without all of the chaos. I kind of enjoy that unique style of chaos, though. Anyway, some prices are good, some aren't. There are some things you can't find anywhere else, or at least are hard to find. People were lined up waiting for fresh seafood, and there were some impressive finds in the cheese and deli departments. Everyone was at least moderately friendly. I'll be back.

We have rarely dropped in this particular store, and that's a good thing as far as I'm concerned as…read moreit is very congested, both in the store and around their parking lot.  There is a lot of car traffic as their Pointe Plaza strip mall also houses a Walmart and a lot of that traffic goes right by the busy entrance of this Fresh Farms.  Inventory and quality wise, they may have what you need or want, but it's a bit of a hassle coming here I would say.  The wife wanted some frozen grated cassava, and it turns out not every grocery store carries it, but Fresh Farms does.  Also, a pro-tip for you - at both this store and the Fresh Farms on Golf Road (also in Niles), you can freeze to death inside the store year round, so come in with a jacket or equal!  They like protecting their produce I guess!

Came here for the first time on a Saturday when they had a promotion for a buy one get one at a…read morediscount. A friend of mine convinced me to come here because she absolutely loved it. And I'm so glad I actually listened. It is located in the strip mall with a lot of shared parking however, the businesses that share this trip, Malk are really rather popular so finding parking can be a little bit tricky. The benefit those at all the parking is free. I will see the menu is quite extensive whether you want a bowl or a smoothie or something else. I did opt for a bowl and so did my friend as you can see from the pictures. I have to say everything was super delicious very generous, considering the price and because there was a promotion it was really very generous. I'm glad I wasn't hunting for any particular ingredient as it was listed on the very detailed menu and so I would definitely be coming back here again because it is super fresh very friendly and fast.

This acai spot exceeded expectations. The bowls were fresh, perfectly balanced, and not overly…read moresweet. You can tell the ingredients are high quality and prepared with care. The texture was smooth and the toppings were generous without feeling overwhelming. Service was quick and the staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely a place worth coming back to

** Clean Store ** ** Friendly Staff **…read more** Many Selections ** Have stopped in to Oak Farms Market many times. They have had everything I was looking for. The staff are always smiling and friendly and that is always appreciated. Nice neighborhood market with plenty to offer. I'll be back!

Very cute store, their food deli looks really good. I got this really good salad from there. Super…read morefriendly cashier.

This place has every kind of fruit and vegetabel possible! Compared to other larger grocery stores,…read morethis one has a lot more variety in produce and it is cheaper as well. I think the items are fresher too. Every time I go, I always see their staff stocking up on more items.