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.

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.

long waiting waiting for the worker to come so I can pay for all of my groceries that I picked out.read more

bein customer for 20+ years, usually friendly staff, but in last few years dealings with butcher I…read moredon't know name , pure english bad altitude, unprofessional treatment, order whole pig, when I ask for price he hangs up phone pick up 6 am , I showe up but store is closed, I call him he's ignored what he said, come after 7 then his price was too high, I asked him wgha wrong , if you don't like leave it and don't come back I believe they have to get rid of people like him I will spread word around too.

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.

For international groceries prepackaged they have a huge selection. Cookies and teas. Fresh…read morebaguette bread, regular and sour dough, every morning and throughout the day, hot and fresh if you're lucky, like Paris. Desserts look five star - rich and sweet. Huge selection there as well. Best store and priced normal, huge selection of candies from Europe and Asia. Imported mostly. Gets busy but many checkout tellers to keep it moving.

They Get imports from Italy and other countries and you get fresh cheese and meat and deli stuff…read more Sometimes they're really great deals on fruit con vegetables. The quality of the fruit and vegetables are consistently higher quietly than other grocery stores.

This store looks like they typically have lots of great fresh produce. They have a wide variety in…read moreterms of selection. They have dine-in available, which I found helpful and was grateful for. I was also grateful that they have prepared meal options, including sushi. The prepared meal options aside from sushi looked great, e.g., Italian dishes, salmon, chicken meals. The ambiance of the store looked good.

I had one of the worst experiences of racism at the Harwood Heights location. I was simply smelling…read moreproducts, like we all tend to do before purchasing, when the Asian store manager accused me of doing something illegal. He then told me, "you people are not welcome here." This was blatant racial profiling. Instead of treating me with respect as a customer, I was humiliated, judged unfairly, and made to feel unwelcome because of my race. I left the store feeling deeply hurt and shocked that this could happen in 2025. No customer should ever be treated this way. For a manager to behave like this makes it even more disturbing. Businesses should be safe, welcoming spaces for everyone, and this type of discrimination cannot be ignored. I am sharing my experience to warn others and to urge corporate to hold this location accountable.

I like this Aldi store in Harwood Hights of Chicago. When I'm in town, I try to get few items that…read moreI can't find in Tucson since we don't have an Aldi store and the nearest one is in Phoenix. Today, I did not find what I needed so I will have to try again tomorrow. This store has a nice variety of items for the value and it's a "sister" store of TJ's for those who don't know. The store offers self-checkout which is quick and the shelves are pretty well stocked with many different items especially now for the holidays. Update: Went to the Niles location and found the items I needed. Aldi has the best European dark and milk chocolate which are made in Germany, Rainforest Alliance Certified. Milka chocolate is another brand that sometimes you can find at Aldi but other stores like World Market or Fresh Farms store in Chicago has many times from this brand.

I liked Tony's when I was in the area several years ago, but for some reason I've skipped them…read moresince I've returned. I made a stop for a few things while I was in the neighborhood and I've been kicking myself for not shopping here. I'll be making up for it. Good selection, great prices, friendly staff, and a nice clean store are all you could hope for. Thumbs up.

9:30 pm. no registers available only self check out . me with a huge cart filled with food...wtf…read more. the line rediculous....your closing manager clearly doesn't care about the customers only getting out asap... im done !!!

Bought Lifeway white cheese (cottage cheese) shortly after I opened it, it had mold in it. Bought…read morefour packs at once, love this product- expiration date is almost a week away- every pack had visible mold in it. Went back to the store (not close to me at all) brought a pack to show, even produced chase bank statement with the transaction of said purchase (didn't keep the receipt)- they refused to refund my money. Owner came down himself only to wave me away, dismissively. Family owned means nothing, disgrace! Health hazard, rude, dishonest thiefs and charlatans. Please don't give them your money. #chicagodepartmentofhealth #Lifeway

Good selection of produce and meats. They have better produce and meat variety than can be found at…read moreJewel or Food for Less. The prices are a bit more expensive though. For example, avocados are currently $1.50 each but I've gotten them for under $1 at other stores. It really depends what you're going there for. I like their meat selection and they also have pre-seasoned meats and sausages. They have a very friendly staff who always greets every person who walks in and whenever I bring my kids with me, they'll give them a lollipop!

Farmer's Best Market had a wide variety and selection. The store appeared organized and clean…read more Farmer's Best Market looked like it typically had good produce. Farmer's Best Market had a spacious parking lot.

Produce has low prices mostly compared to other stores. They also have plenty of items on the meat…read moreand deli and they are fresh. The store is fairly clean and staffs are nice too. Though I have a preferred store to buy my groceries thats close to my house, this store still has most of what i need on my grocery list. I think i might come and buy my groceries here.

This store looks like they typically have lots of great fresh produce. They have a wide variety in…read moreterms of selection. They have dine-in available, which I found helpful and was grateful for. I was also grateful that they have prepared meal options, including sushi. The prepared meal options aside from sushi looked great, e.g., Italian dishes, salmon, chicken meals. This store had a self checkout kiosk, although I was not sure regarding its availability.

One of the best kept secrets since they opened this store…read more Rarely crazy busy , plenty of parking and staff that are always kind and helpful. The other Caputos in Elmwood Park is usually packed with a parking lot which can sometimes be a bumper car event. The Norridge store is awesome

This is a little gem of an international grocery store. They have a great selection of produce and…read moreother foodstuffs. From Polish to Asian items can be found here. I was walking around and all the employees said hello. I purchased some potato salad and oil vinegar coleslaw. Both were really good. The have a nice selection of fresh meat (Zabiha Halal) and fish counter. The deli counter was loaded with meats, olive and cheeses. The store is clean and didn't have a weird meat/fish smell. You should check it out.

Worst Biryanai ever tasted. Smell foul, like uncook chicken. Portion is so small even for one…read moreperson. No condiment that usually comes with it. Nothing what so ever. Not going back there again.