Nice selection of Far East Asian beverages, snacks, ice cream, and snack. Good pricing, well lit,…read morequick accurate check out.

We decided on a lobster boil for Christmas Eve and they were one of the few places open on…read moreChristmas Eve! I needed 10 and they said if I got there early in the morning, there'd be more than enough. They were right! They had over 30 healthy, active lobsters to choose from. They gave me a free cooler with ice pack to take the lobsters. They charge $10.99 per lb for 2lbs and under so I always get between 1.75 to 2 lb lobsters. It's the perfect tail size to overall weight ratio to me. I've gone to a handful of places in Chinatown since moving to Pilsen almost 4 years ago. This is my third time coming here and it's honestly the best on quality. The great price is secondary when dealing with live seafood. Quality is the most important and Chicago Food Market delivers. They are cash only, so keep that in mind and it's honestly the only negative about this place.

Great business with a touch of everything Irish. The staff was very helpful and catered to my…read moreneeds. Will go back for sure.

Great stuff. Got a little pricey over the years but other then that it's still the best wit top…read morequality imports

Cool store with great Eastern European staples. Bought some nice looking Cevapi…read more Can't wait to return and try some of the other treat. Shop Local!

Great little market with a decent selection of European products. Always find something new and…read moredifferent each time I go. Moreover, they have handmade phyllo dough that is honestly sole of the best I've ever had anywhere. Will definitely be going back again. Call ahead to make sure they have phyllo dough, as she hand makes it, so I'm assuming it could run out.

Very sad to see Joe & Franks close, it was a neighborhood institution for many decades…read more The family was always super friendly and helpful The food was always delicious and authentic

They have the best 'fresh' polish sausage ever. You will find things here you can't find anywhere…read moreelse. Deli counter is loaded with everything yummy. Potato pancakes & sweets... oh my Service is terrific

"Food is a central activity of mankind and one of the single most significant trademarks of a…read moreculture." Mark Kurlansky It is my mission while I am residing in the northwest Chicago suburbs to submerse myself in the cultural treasure trove around me and experience as much as I can, as fast as I can. Finding the best and most authentic international groceries (and conversing with the owners and patrons inside) is one of the best means to do this, I have found. On my way to Assi (a Korean grocery), I saw the Zander Import Groceries sign with the curious winged lion. "Another time," I thought. But, it ate at me while I was shopping at Assi. So, I read a few Yelp reviews in the parking lot and decided to endure the six o'clock traffic on Milwaukee Ave and drive back there. The reviews said bread and pickles, try the bread and pickles. That was the mission. I believe it not chance that Zander was grinding fresh Turkish Coffee beans for another customer as I walked in. The smell was inviting and immediately perked me up. Now I know I'll come back when I have coffee drinking guests to entertain. There are plenty of good Indian, Pakistani, and Persian stores within a few miles of Zander Import Groceries, but Zander earns his relevance due to certain specific Assyrian goods he offers. The breads are acquired from bakeries in Skokie and Chicago, and the quality is good. The lavash was particularly nice, but the heavily floured crust left me wanting some of that coffee to wash it down. The Assyrian bread had a great bite and reminded me of a doughnut without sugar. (Does that make sense?) A kind gentleman patron directed me to a spicy homemade pickle of cabbage, carrot, and spices. I must say, it was delicious and I hope my husband loves it as much as I do. Zander also had some imported pickles and olives which looked fascinating. There were other staples, too, as you can see from my photos. This shop is definitely needed and earns its place with some unique offerings. I enjoyed my pickles and bread, and will have what is left of them to accompany an eggplant dish I am making tomorrow night. Brittney Tun Food Writer and Culinary Enthusiast

Really friendly owners/staff. Well stocked, all the best brands of imported goods. Sells the best…read moreshrak, lavash, and pita.

Great place to find all your Mediterranean/Greek products. Friendly staff. Prices are decent …read more Must try the fresh baked bread and the octopus salad!!!

Everytime I call to place and order I get very bad bombastic experience from John, the owner! Every…read moresingle time, you place an order, bad attitude over the phone, you go to store, completely disrespectful owner towards his costumers. The one that give him 5 stars, or are family member or no chance with that unprofessional business attitude.

Overall, I did not enjoy this strange turn from Italian food I am used to. I am not sure if this…read moreplace is a fusion restaurant with another culture because the food that I was expecting to be Italian was not giving Italy. Typical bruschetta you see has tomato, which was what I was hoping for when I ordered it, but there were no tomatoes at all. Instead, there were green peas, and a whole lot of cheeses on top consisting of whipped ricotta cheese. The taste made me regret getting the bruschetta, which I usually love. And the gnocchi dish... don't even get me started. The texture made me think I was eating raw dough from my baking sessions. It looked promising when the dish first came out, but the mozzarella cheese on top was chewier than the gnocchi itself. The gnocchi would just become a strange mash when poked with by my fork. The gnocchi was overcooked which resulted in a mushy paste when it should have been pillowy and have a slight resistance when bitten into. Maybe their other foods may have been good, but the combo I got was not filling. I barely touched the gnocchi.

Eataly is a cool spot. I got to Chicago super early before my hotel was ready, so I hopped on Yelp…read moreto look for a cafe. This was close to my hotel, and I've obviously heard about it as a tourist destination, so I was excited to go. The cafe space itself was great to get work done and grab a coffee. Seating was ample and over all clean. They serve Lavazza coffee which is great, and definitely elevates the experience. This counter/ cafe area low key reminds me of a mini food hall, and I really loved the amount of options that were offered. They have pizza, a bakery, gelato, pasta, and packed/ ready to go options. Since I had time, I decided to stay parked and grabbed a slice of pizza. It's Roman style, and you can tell the ingredients are fresh. It wasn't my favorite but it wasn't bad! It was hard to decide which one to get, but I got prosciutto. It is a bit pricy, but that's downtown Chicago. I got a chance to look around at the market area and the store is really cool. They have everything you need for the kitchen. The staff was super awesome too, I thought I lost my wallet and they were very helpful. I'd go back and try something else next time!

Ordered corn beef and cabbage take out dinner for the second year in a row. It was extremely busy,…read morestaff was hustling, service was great, food is phenomenal! I'm deducting a star because they ran out of Irish soda bread. Was disappointed they did not prepare better.

This is an AWESOME Neighborhood Market with A Full Stock of IRISH Food Products and Essentials…read more Along with a FANTASTIC Restaurant Next Door. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!