The place is a great Polish deli, their lunch eats are great as are the sides etc. the best thing about it is the speed of the counter staff, fast, friendly service. They have fresh baked rolls and lots of variety. Been coming here for years have never been disappointed. read more

A really good place for Polish food. However, the older women behind the deli counter are horrible to deal with. After asking for a meal, this is what they give you. Aside from the looks they give and even will laugh as they do this to your food. I won't be returning. How difficult is it to put into 2 trays? After the multiple attempts to buy food here, I won't be returning. read more

'A breath of Fresh Air'! Maybe... Grab some fresh Polish Sausage and enjoy a waft of garlic while strolling the Meat Counter! Hold tight to your picnic basket as you toss in some Buttery Mashed Potatoes, hand crafted Kraut and a home-made Ham Sandwich. The aromas quickly develop; the ride home will be pure torture. read more

Celina's Fresh Market - Ham on Rye - Grocery Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

I absolutely love this store!! The ready made food choices are delicious!! Variety polish sausage is to die for! You won't be disappointed!!! read more

Usually purchase polish sausage and dumplings for the holidays. Very busy store but they have plenty of help to serve customers at the deli counter. Offers many polish food items already prepared to heat and serve. read more

They just lost me as a customer. I would go there on a regular basis to get dinners and food and everything was always good today I walked in. I got the number and got meat from the deli and did all of my shopping. I noticed afterwards that the cake we like is behind the counter, so I just asked the boy behind the register if he could walk there and give me one container of the cake he said he's not able to do it so I was standing there patiently waiting for maybe one of the girls behind the deli counter to ask her if she could pass me the cake, but they were obviously busy cutting meat so I stood patiently and waited as the boy behind the register, just looked at me for about 20 minutes then I realized that they were too busy behind the counter so I got another number and just asked for the container with the cake from the girls 40 minutes later I would think that if the boy behind the register would've walked behind the counter and gave me the cake that would've saved me about 40 minutes of my time. It was just super ridiculous and awkward situation as he was staring me down and was not willing to help definitely will not be back for that reason. read more

In the Chicagoland area, there a lot of places that sell Polish imports, foods, deli meats, etc. There's a reason for that -- the Polish population is huge and their demands need to be met. That means everything you're looking for -- from calling cards to jewelry, imported canned foods and hot fresh foods -- they can all be found here at Celina's. They have an out-going staff here, they have always been friendly to me, and any time I have stopped in, they're busy. During the holidays, this place seemed perpetually packed. The corner store is small, but packed full with everything you could need. Deli, bakery, pickled whatever... you'll find it here. Additionally, Celina's can cater events. If you're looking to host a crowd without as much work on your part, they'll meet your needs and you, too, can serve amazing food without much work! read more

Celina's Fresh Market - Imported groceries - Grocery Near Me - Lemont, Illinois

Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect. I've lived in Lemont for a year and have always passed Celina's wistfully telling my family I will one day stop in. Well, that time finally arrived! The premise of Celina's is of being a European grocery store and they certainly didn't disappoint. I was so happy to see so many vodkas! The vodkas were primarily Polish, but I'm positive there were some more Russian types in there! Everything was so authentic and I was ecstatic to see that there were so many Russian and Ukrainian food options! Even a few of the bakery items I remember from my childhood when my father would hit up the bakery in Chicago to bring us back some treats! Every single item appeared fresh and recently cooked/baked. If the amount of patrons could prove how good Celina's is, anyone could be convinced. It is difficult being a vegetarian, but there were many options to choose from at Celina's. I decided to be conservative and only purchased some Ukrainian Borscht as well as some reduced chocolates. They always have me at reduced! Overall, though, prices are pretty high. Salads are wigged by the pound and at a steep price, bakery items are at least $4-$8. Yet, the candy was enjoyed by all. I shall return. read more

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Hands-down, the best Polish food for takeout. Their deli is awesome. They have everything you could possibly want. They're hot food is amazing. I love their sauerkraut mushrooms, chicken Kyiv meatballs with dill they have over a dozen kinds of soup that you can make at home all fully prepared. Their bakery a second to none everything is fresh and delicious We have had dozens of meals here and everything has been fantastic. Never had a single issue with anything ever. It's like a full-service store. They have everything so if you run out of anything they'll have it it's fresh. It's good. They have an amazing selection of candy and meats are highest quality way ahead of Jewel. The pierogies are awesome. I make those at home as well. You cannot go wrong shopping here. read more

This is a Polish deli. They had everything I grew up with at my Babcia's house. There is a lot of options on the shelves and delicious items at their deli. They even sell Polish beer and alcohol. The workers speak Polish and English and service was very friendly. read more

Great Polish deli with excellent prepared and fresh foods. Quality is A plus. You have to try their grilling Polish sausage for your next barbecue pierogies are fresh and delicious. All of their pre-cooked foods are excellent great taste fresh never dried it out. If you're in the neighborhood, this place is worth looking into. I highly recommend it. read more

I quite like Celina's. They have an amazing selection and variety of different things, and the service is really great. They are all very nice and understanding. The food itself they have in the deli has never disappointed me. However, the store can get very crowded. It's a smaller place, and so it might be hard to navigate your way around without bumping into someone or getting in someone's way. read more

Awesome Polish and other varieties of tasty and fresh ethnic foods. Clean and comfy, though tight-quartered and cluttered sales floor. Certainly worth our driving from Michigan to be a Customer! read more

There are many deli's in Chicagoland, but Celina's Deli in Lemont is at the top of my list for a Polish Deli. Hot food is constantly being cooked, the cold food selection is awesome, and if you're looking for Polish beer or spirits, they have it. Instead of going to Whiting for pierogi fest, we went shopping and came home with more than a couple meals. If you are looking for authentic Polish food they have it. The cold meat selection and sausages will make anyone happy. This is a go to place and they cater too. read more

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The meats and bakery are top notch! Even the meals and deli counter. The produce is excellent, especially when the blueberries are in season. read more

We have had many take out dinners from Celina's and normally I would rate them 4.5 stars but our last meal there makes me hesitant to go back. My wife and I each had a take home order of meatballs in dill sauce, sweet cabbage and mashed potatoes (our favorite meal). Nothing seemed amiss or off tasting. We both suffered stomach cramps and diarrhea afterwards. It was the only thing we ate that day that was in common. Now I am not sure I would go back and it's a shame. read more

Celinas Polish market is reasonably price and if you're looking for anything Polish you will find it there.

Thank God for Celina's!!! We are here from Florida visiting my daughter. No Polish food there! We have been here at least once a month since May! Our very favorite take out food. Nothing but the best! If you want to go, try weekdays or on Saturday, please have patience! It is usually VERY crowded. But you will never be disappointed with anything you get! I give them 10 STARS! read more

First, let me say that a three star rating is not a bad thing. I do believe that A-OK means I'm satisfied. I go to Celina's occasionally, not more often because I'm really not into many ethnic foods. I have to say, though, that I've really enjoyed the variety of smoked sausages that I've tried. I'd like to thank the owners for supplying samples of the foods they sell because I've tasted and then frequently bought what I sampled. That includes meats, breads and pastry goods. I've been fortunate in that I've dealt with some very nice counter staff. The younger girls (not being sexist here) have generally been helpful and patient answering any questions I've had. I wish I could be as enthusiastic about the customers I've come in contact with at Celina's. The old world customers tend to be pushy and, at times, down right rude. I've even had them cut in front of me at check-out and not think a thing about it or say "excuse me". I understand that is no fault of Celina's but it does make me think twice about stopping in when I'm in the area. read more

Most food was overpriced and but store was clean. Didn't talk to cashier or as for any help so cant comment on service.

This place rules! Wow, they have great smoked meats and I love the atmosphere of being in a small European grocery store. It's especially fun to hear people speaking Polish to each other. Some other reviewers mentioned high prices, but I think the prices are very reasonable for what you get. Next time I'm in the southwest suburbs I'll go to Celina's and buy a lot more meats to take home! They're delicious! read more

Love this place. I don't live close so when I go I stock up. The deli has really good meals with very affordable prices!

Great prices and fresh food, what more could you ask for. The deli is terrific, and the staff friendly.

Absolutely, positively the most incredible, attentive, friendly employees! My first experience at this deli was a delight! Food is phenomenal! read more

They have the best employees, great polish sausage and pierogi. I also loved the dill soup. Great Polish store.

I've shopped at Celina's for years and enjoy the variety of foods. Lately, I've been buying cream of chicken soup weekly and my only comment is to please be more consistent with the pepper. This week the soup was great, but last week too much pepper. This happens often. I don't use a lot of pepper so I notice it more. Everything else is great. Pierogi!!! Fantastic. Thanks. read more

First of all, let;s just say I'm a fan...of either location in Lemont. This location gets points for being bigger, and having a greater variety. When we moved to Lemont from the South (aka THE SOUTH), I wondered where our go-to comfort food would come from. Enter Celina's: I mean...come on. 2 meats and 2 sides for $6.99? That's practically criminal and goes so close to what I miss in the South: a meat and three (down home restaurant that let you select one (usually) slow-cooked meat, and three delicious sides. So Celina's already fit my bill...2 meats and two sides? I can def get behind that. And the meats are GOOD. Slow baked chicken, meatloaves and meatballs of all kinds, ribs. etc. A lot of selection. The sides are standard, but delicious: potatoes as many ways as you can count, 4 diff. kinds of sauerkraut, various veggies, etc. And in their refrigerated case? Soups----as many as you could count, for each $1.59 a container. Sweat mercy, have I gone to Heaven? Well that's what if feels like, looking at Celina's soup options. Best bests: mushroom, cream of chicken with rice, pork stew, borscht. Well done, Celina's. Well done. read more

Best polish sausage (smoked and fresh) bar none! Their Italian sausage is the best also. They have several varieties of sauerkraut and pierogi as well. All good! read more

The store is not the typical big grocery stores around but there are a lot of good things inside. Although it is a small place it is clean and well organized. There is a variety of products from different countries especially from European countries. From wide selection of deli to canned goods, different pasta, snacks, pastries and even imported chocolates. Like the usual grocery stores they have fresh selection of produce, meat and deli but the different the store has is that they have the specialty products added to their selection. The staff in here are also friendly, accommodating and very helpful. The prices are also fair and reasonable. It is a great knowing that this location has a store like this. I honestly do not live near the place but I would definitely save time to visit it even once just to buy their exceptional selection of imported goodies at great prices. read more

Polish take out food that tastes good? Check. Reasonable prices? Check. I stop here on the way home from work to pick up 2 of the to go plates of 2 meats and 2 sides each and it is enough for the three of us at home when we split it all up. Very tasty genuine polish food. Potato pancakes are awesome. Also this place is a store with bohemian groceries, meats, and an awesome selection of fresh made soups. Love it. read more

This is the bigger Celina s. Basically it has the same things like the smaller Celina s on State Street. But I think they have a little more variety and brands than the small one. And they also sell alcohol. If you like Trader Joe s, I bet you would like it here. :-) I always go to one of the Celina s to buy bread, crispy fresh rolls, sausages, cold meat and cheese. They are delicious! And so authentic! And it s not really expensive! (Bigger grocery stores also have "authentic" food, but a lot of times, they taste nothing like the original and still are a bit too pricey.) I know, what I am talking about, because those are all the things that I used to eat in Germany. :-) You should go there, if you want to buy lots of great polish/european food and want to use a cart, because it s spacier. It s always nice to do some grocery shopping at a place, where you don t need to walk miles and miles within a huuuge supermarket. read more

I'd never had polish food until stopping here with coworkers for lunch. This is my favorite place to get carry out. Food is fantastic. They will wrap up your food and microwave it for you. They even have plastic silverware if you aren't prepared. All you have to do is ask. read more

A hidden gem for polish food! They have a huge deli - great selection of hot and cold polish food. Stuffed cabbage was excellent - full of filling in a creamy tomato sauce. Potato dumplings - little heavenly Polish pillows. Smoked polish sausage - great flavor, not overly smoky or tough. Fresh kolacky - simply wonderful. Nice selection of other Polish pastries and breads. Discovered this little market by accident - so glad I did! read more

I come here when we need some pantry stuff, salads, sausages, and grab some lunch or dinner too. Pretty yummy stuff and a decent price. Fresh and much better price than jewel on the imported foods (and certainly better selection). Can't complain about having a good kabanos option down the street! read more

Quite a large selection in the bakery and deli. They also keep quality fresh produce on hand. An impressive operation actually, with all the workers preparing all that food! read more

Always good. We frequent this place regularly. Good hot items and cold. Friendly staff with a family member or two working. Decent prices and specials. Fresh bread and bakery items. It is good to support local businesses, we will be back! read more

Great selection! Plenty of fresh meats, breads and meal options. You know it's a great place when there's a line at the deli....but it always moves fast! read more

Simply wonderful! And best homemade polish food and soups in the area! I also like to commend Celina, the so very gracious owner who has for many years has mai tended a constant presence in Lemont offering very fresh, hot food selections plus a full deli, bakery selections, and complete grocery store. The closure of the State Street store should of been completed years ago but Celina was committed to serving all of Lemont at convenience. And now pure business sense kicked in and knew larger store will more items was the right way to serve their loyal customers. Keep up the great work and food, simply delicious! read more

Although this store is small but it has fresh food. The price is reasonable. The staffs are nice and friendly. My favorite place in lemont

Skimping on quality. I am a regular at Celina's. Lately I feel as though they are not using quality ingredients in their smoked sausages. The last few times I purchased the garlic sausage it was not the usual quality ingredients I'm used to. The garlic sausage had everything in it but garlic. It was loaded with grizzle, hunks of fat and bone. It was embarrassing to have my guests ask for tooth picks to pry the fat from their teeth. My gram thought she may have cracked her tooth on a piece of bone. The mixture was mushy. Needless to say, I'm very disappointed. read more