When a certain chain of local grocery stores changed ownership, Strack and Van Til became my new…read moremost frequently visited grocery store. The Cedar Lake store is definitely an upgrade from the aforementioned stores. Stracks has better and fresher meat that's not vacuum packed like the other stores have. They have nicer produce, a nicer bakery, a nice variety of food items , and friendlier people.

Decent selection on food. If you're lucky you can catch good deals on your favorite foods. Sign up…read morewith their app and claim deals and save money on current deals. Staff is friendly. The store is always clean and shelves are neatly stocked.

My dad has been coming here for years and always has brought us taco meat, and let me tell you, it…read moreis out of this world. I finally got the chance to stop in here with him and let's just say I neeeeed to try these tamales for sure next time I'm home. You also need to pick up their homemade chips, they're absolutely phenom. Check out my pics, you can see for yourself!

Nice grocery store, has a good variety, from deli to meat counter, they also have fresh guacamole,…read morehomemade salsas, chips, tamales, and a bakery area. New to area and really enjoying this store

Hands down the best kebabs you will ever eat in your existence. I'm not kidding. We normally have…read morethe pork ones but they were out for the holiday weekend so we tried the chicken ones for the first time ever and let me tell you, they were the best chicken kebabs I have ever had. Ever. If you're in NWI you've gotta stop by here and try them.

If you want the best meat for grilling, look no further. Time honored seasoning that can't be…read morebeat. Gluten free seasoning so my wife can eat it as well.

This was a very nice Jewel store. If you are used to shopping at Jewel's, this one will feel just…read morelike home. Relatively same layout as other Jewel's. Right up front we have to say this was a very clean operation ... a nice thing in the age of Coronavirus. They also provided wipes and sanitizer as you entered. They open very early for those that are watching when and where they go - nice. This store had a nice big parking lot, a roomy store, and carried all the usual things you have come to expect at a Jewel. They also get kudos for having most things stocked and restocked so you don't face a number of empty shelves. We'll come back and shop here again.

I have been shopping at this store for 15+ years. The quality, cleanliness, prices, service and…read moreeverything else has really gone to the squat in the last few years. 1) Slowest deli on the planet. 15-30 minutes for 1/2 pound total of 2 lunch meats. God help you if there are other customers in front of you...settle in. 2) Re-stock is awful. Aisles are constantly packed with boxes/carts/dollies/etc but you can be sure if it's on sale this week, it won't be in stock. 3) Constant "errors" on receipt. Always in the store's favor. Likely a chain-wide issue being their "_#_ items minimum" or maximums are microscopic or not printed at all in the first place. What is the point of "must buy 2, limit 2"??? Do you want to sell them or not? 4) Other sale items that require purchasing 4 or 5 of an item. I don't have an army to feed. What am I supposed to do with 4000 gallons of Coke? It's not a staple! 5) Price increases far beyond inflationary number. Still $6+ on most of the eggs they sell. 6) Why do I still shop here when they seem to be trying to convince me not to?? (because it's right across the street)

For 19 years we had a booth at the lake county fair called Steaks & More. T & J Farm had hand…read moredelivered our corn fresh everyday! It came out perfect ever time! Thank you Jerry

Oh boy, do I love visiting Strack and Van Til when I'm cruising back to my hometown! Sign me up for…read moregoodness, because nothing beats grocery shopping while waiting for my seafood to be cooked. Talk about multi-tasking! I mean, who needs a personal chef when you have fried catfish sizzling away right before your eyes? After I've made my seafood sacrifices to the food gods, I waddle over to the prepared foods section, where those buttery mashed potatoes and green beans await. I swear, those mashed potatoes came from someones grandma versus the store kitchen. Oh, and the prices? They're so good I almost feel guilty! It's like finding money in my winter coat pockets (compared to Indy). I leave feeling like I've hit the grocery jackpot! I can't help but visit them over and over when I'm on the road. It's practically a ritual at this point! And don't even get me started on the stuff I couldn't find in Indy (Marsh closed). There isn't anything fancy about this place. It's old, but kept clean. Counting down the days until I can get my next fix.

they always have the rudest cashiers no one smiles…read more No one says hello I don't know why everyone is so crabby here.

Usually the people are great except the short haired lady was so rude because I seen a homeless man…read morewho walked out when I pulled up and he started walking in front of papa John's and I got out and asked if he was hungry and we went into the store and got 2$ worth of food and when I'm in the aisle she comes up to me and said there's no solicitations here or asking for money and I told her I asked him if he was hungry he wasn't even just standing there he was walking away. It looked like he didn't have enough money to get what he wanted so I asked him and even tried to buy him more, he's 19 living on the streets kept calling me sir as I asked him questions if people were there and she walked up and said that, it woulda been embarrassing I was just trying to help a person eat.... then at the register we really got into it and she was telling me it was her store and I cannot cuss in it cuz I admit I got really heated cause I come in almost daily and never had problems till her, I had to ask her 3 times who's in charge and she said might as well be me then she told me rosie is in charge, I love the rest of the staff but she has attitude problem and wanted to start things when we walked in she even said hi to us then waited till i was shopping to tell me how i can spend my money. I honestly think it was a race thing because he was black and I was white. So rosie I'd u see this, idk which lady u are but I get along with the rest and they know me well so rosie my name is Brian Burgess and I'd love to chat with you.

Many times there is only one person working. And that means they are no where near the register…read morebecause they have work to do throughout the building. If you are only going to staff one person to work, please make their ONLY job to be at the register and not leave for other tasks.

The chocolate is the best I've ever had. I prefer the plain bars and chips though. The combo packs…read moreare a little much for my flavor profile preference and the different candy creations are expensive for a couple bites.

Great place for my favorite sugar free chocolate goodies. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. It's…read morea great treat when you're watching your calories. My special treat is the Pistachio brittle. I love my Morkes goodies !!!

Things have gotten better at this location. It doesn't smell as bad as it used to. However, the…read moreproduce section is still hit or miss. My favorite here is the El Milagro corn tortillas.

This Aldi store is absolutely amazing. Very clean, very well stocked, and I always find what I'm…read morelooking for whenever I'm home and picking stuff up for my parents. The alcohol selection is phenomenal, and the cashiers are well trained, as I got carded for looking too young. Can't beat the cleanliness or the prices.

This shop is a combination of a small general store and a restaurant. It fits in with the rest of…read morethe buildings on the Crown Point Square. The restaurant cuisine could be described as two parts American, one part Greek. I have tried many foods from their menu, and I would say that the restaurant owner has developed a good understanding of what makes foods taste good over the years. The gyros sandwich is their specialty. And rightly so: I have to say that it is the best gyros that I have ever eaten anywhere in all my years. No one else seems to have perfected it as well as they have. I've always thought of this as the perfect restaurant to take a girl out on a date, and after seven years, my opinion remains unchanged. I've never found any better. The size and ambiance are just about right for that. It is also a good place for a family dinner and has an excellent little ice cream parlor as well. Finally, it is possible to save a trip to the local store by eating there, as it has a good variety of canned foods, candy, soda, cheeses, and meats for sale in its deli section.

The ice cream there is so delicious I went there when I was 3 or 5 but I recommend you get some…read moreafter they reopen.