Love popping my head into a local Trader Joe's to see what is different. Always a fun time…read more Please come and create your own adventure.

I do wish that Trader Joe's was a bit closer to me, because the prices are so reasonable…read more Additionally, they do make great tasting food. Even though, I have been having weird reactions/food sensitivities to some ingredients lately that make my belly not so happy and brain (I'll get headaches and feel pretty weak all over and shaky), but they're food is very tasty and affordable. It's also really well stocked and organized though they do get extremely busy and trying to manuver my way around the aisles can be a bit challenging. Nonetheless, I went yesterday more towards closing time, and similar to Fresh Market, they are very understanding and they don't like push you out or anything. They will let you shop literally until closing time. I also appreciated how they had security go up and down the aisles as well. I wanted to give a shout out to a cashier named Andy who was very patient, kind, and friendly. A smile goes a long way and sometimes a smile can cheer someone up and his friendly, congenial nature made my day. He was also very helpful though I wish they would give the the TJ's cashiers chairs to sit on because they have to stand stationary in one spot the whole day for who knows how many hours. I feel for people that have to be on their feet all day, but what I appreciated was the fact that even though it was cloaing time he still treated me as I was a guest that he just greeted early in the morning at the atart of the day. I like to recognize those who put extra effort forth and he deserved it so I hope his manager can recognize that. Overall, I think Trader Joe's has an excellent product(s) on their hands and is a well run machine which speaks to administration at the top and how they wish to have their stores nationwide managed. I do wish there was one closer though, but it's not thag bad of a walk and there is always a bus one can take as well. Plus walking is good for you, or good exercise...I just believe in giving credit where credit is due and it's pretty amazing because everytime I go there is always someone restocking the shelves and they work so fast and so diligently too. Like yesterday there was a woman stocking packaged salads (though I do enjoy salads, it's not my go to when I am super hungry) but man was so fast and efficient. Same for this other guy in the Asian inspired foods aisles, like he was making sure that the freshest items were at the top of each stock pile. I was truly impressed. I am sad that I missed out on the Trader Joe's tote bag sale, but hopefully there'll be another one:) I do wish they were a bit bigger in size though because then you could use them as bags to shop with while there at the store and it's good marketing for them, like how Aldi has this giant recycable tote bag...I wish Trader Joe's did the same....maybe one day‍ Also they have really lovely peonies available now. Flowers make me happy

Love the location & pretty good selection! I'm here almost every day & love most of the employees!…read more Great little coffee bar with extremely friendly baristas! The coffee is usually $1 less than what I'd pay at Starbucks. My only complaint is there is no Splenda, sugar free syrups or plastic straws but I think this is a Whole Foods thing. We have loved their sushi specials on Friday BoGo. But sadly the sushi has been pretty awful the last few times. The rice is hard and crumbles apart. Hopefully this issue gets sorted because I know we as well as many others love the sushi deals here ! Over all a great Whole Foods !

I love exploring markets, even if it's a Whole Foods in a different city. This one was well laid…read moreout. It had all the essentials, including a really extensive hot bar, which I absolutely love. Please come and create your own adventure.

-Great local convenience store that will provide all your essentials…read more -They're always open late if you need to grab a quick snack or grocery item. They also sell beer, wine and liquor if you need something after the Binny's across the street is closed. -They have a breakfast special where you get a free coffee with any sandwich. The breakfast sandwich was actually very good--bacon, egg and cheese on a warm bagel. -They also have a wide variety of lunch sandwiches that they make fresh to order. -The staff is always very friendly and professional. -It's definitely a nice place to have in our neighborhood.

Love this place !!!! Went in last night and the lady was very helpful. Great customer service…read more Highly recommend this place ( lady with the nails)

The place is huge. They have everything you need when on vacation. The workers are very friendly…read moreas well.

Great neighborhood store. Well rounded selection of products. Prices are a bit high but they're in…read morea high rent location. Glad they are there when you need something.

It looked like Urban Pantry typically had excellent food. Their location was convenient. The store…read morelooked like they had a wide variety for the relatively smaller size compared with places like Whole Foods and Jewel-Osco. I was grateful that I was able to obtain some Fritos corn chips that I was seeking out.

I tipped the delivery driver through this store's app and website checkout, but the store used…read moreDoorDash as a third party and didn't pay the driver. Both the store and DoorDash refused to resolve it when I asked. Happened more than once to delivery drivers of mine too. Sure I have a terrible DoorDash rating now because of this too. Not ok -- support workers, tip them directly if you can, and avoid delivery from this place.

I am not from Chicago so I don't have a good baseline of dtown convenience stores. This store is…read moresituated smack in the middle of a few nice, luxury hotels. I was a little surprised with the stores atmosphere. All around the entrance were very intersection characters. So interesting, that I almost turned around. But, I avoided eye contact and solider through. Inside was what you would expect from a 711. It was a little busy and chaotic, but nothing unusual. The attendee was pleasant. As I was leaving the store, one of the interesting folk throw and shattered a glass bottle for no apparent reason. I would recommend limiting your visits to this establishment to daytime hrs.

This is a really good store. They are always well staffed and well stocked and the employees are…read morefriendly and they are really intentional about getting you out the door, especially in the morning rush hour. I visit the store probably about 3 to 4 times out the week and I've never had a bad experience.

Very friendly staff, wide selection of items. Prices are what you'd expect for the area it's in…read more Great place to stop by to grab some goods

Top notch produce and great prices for some things. Other things are normally priced.read more

I always love coming into Nordstrom when I'm in the area. It is a great place to shop and enjoy the…read moreair conditioning on hot summer days. I recently went in for a complimentary free styling session (booked online) with Megan. She took her time with me and helped me find exactly what I was looking for. She really gave me the full VIP experience. I'll continue to shop at this location when I'm in the city. It is clean, well-organized, and luxurious. The bathrooms are spotless and the salesfloor is pristine.

**Kari's Rating: 8/10** *(Would easily be a 9.5/10 if the beauty department weren't so…read moreoverwhelming.)* TL;DR * The beauty associates are *far* too aggressive--it feels impossible to browse without being approached every few seconds. * The café is still one of my favorite places in Chicago. * Free alterations on Nordstrom purchases and $25 for outside items is a huge plus. I've lived in River North for over eight years, and honestly, there's no place quite like Nordstrom. I grew up coming here with my mom, sitting in the café, eating pizza, and leaving with a "Nordy" balloon. Those are some of my favorite childhood memories, and to this day I still think about their margarita pizza. Now that I'm older, I bring my dog shopping with me, and she absolutely loves all the attention from the associates and other shoppers. We've been to the café countless times, and she would unquestionably give the kids' chicken and veggie meal a 10/10. Nordstrom is still my go-to department store because it's convenient, consistently carries the brands and style I wear, and the customer service outside of cosmetics has always been excellent. It's the first place I think of when I need clothing, shoes, or gifts. That said, the beauty department has become incredibly frustrating. I completely understand that many of the makeup associates work on commission, and I genuinely respect that they're doing their jobs. But there is a huge difference between being available to help and making customers feel like they can't exist in the department without being approached. Every time I walk through the makeup area, I can barely look at a product before someone is asking if I need help. If I say "I'm just browsing," another associate from a different brand approaches me literally seconds later. Then another. Then another. It gets to the point where I'm being interrupted every few steps. Instead of enjoying the experience, I feel anxious and rushed. I don't get to compare products or discover something on my own because I'm constantly trying to politely decline conversations. It honestly feels less like shopping and more like running a gauntlet. Ironically, the constant pressure makes me want to spend **less**, not more. I've actually skipped buying products because I just wanted to get out of that section as quickly as possible. I still love Nordstrom and will continue shopping here because it's my favorite department store and has everything I'm looking for. I just wish the beauty department adopted a more relaxed approach. Customers should be able to browse comfortably and ask for help when they're ready--not feel like they're being followed every few seconds.