while we still shop for some things they have reduced the name brands…read moreand the quality has been reduced. It's hard to find a manager and the checkout lines many times is reduced to one. It is obvious that the management fails to read yelp or just doesn't care. The need more brands and better products. As far as getting answers in the store try to find a manager.

Not even one minute into the store and we already detoured straight into Stan's Donuts. Coffee in…read moreone hand, doughnut in the other -- honestly, the perfect way to kick off a grocery trip. Vibes were instantly 10/10. We came looking for a birthday cake for my mom and they delivered. So many cute options and fun flavors. We agreed that the rainbow cake was perfect size and just looked like happiness. Then we stopped by the floral section and let's just say... we went in for one thing and walked out with armfuls. The hot dog balloon holding a rainbow cake? Had to have it to match the Birthday Cake! Sunflowers for $7? Say less. Roses were $8 for a dozen! It was technically my mom's birthday... but we all left with flowers. Because ladies -- remember: if he wanted to, he would. All in all it was a fun little grocery trip and great for all your birthday needs

There are now only 188 Jewel grocery stores in Illinois, mostly located in the Chicagoland area,…read morewhere I grew up. It is a subsidiary of the nationwide grocery chain Albertson's (which purchased it in 1999). We stopped in this location in LIbertyville, IL, to pick up some whiskey while on a visit. It's a larger store, and was the first time I saw a dedicated 'cellar' like retail space to sell wine (initially I thought it was a wine cooler but realized it was not). Going to the liquor section, it had all the standards and the prices were reasonable comparably (cheaper than your local liquor store but more expensive than a alcohol superstore like Binnys). Some of the hard liquor was behind locked glass, though the prices didn't seem too much higher than what was openly available. Checkout was pleasant, where the friendly cashier made small talk once she realized we were from California.

This store is my go to while in the area, which isn't often. My main reason for coming here is…read moretheir chicken! They have by far the best fried and grilled chicken I've had, especially from a grocery store. Their grilled chicken pieces are seasoned with a nice unique peppery rub and then grilled. I discovered it on accident while at a Jewel-osco location, and it was love at first bite ever since. On my trip this week to IL, I could help but keep telling my fiancee of this chicken, which was one of my highlights of this trip. Their fresh fruit trays are pretty good too. The prices in this store are pretty decent for the area.

I only just discovered this TJ location and I think it's the best. They have their own dedicated…read moreparking lot and the store isn't jammed with people. I really enjoyed the Everything But the Bagel little crackers -- I enjoyed them so much I had to go back and get more -- and was rewarded with a Dukedom. Such nice people. One of the staff members was leaving for the evening and as she said goodbye, a whole lot of people said goodbye back to her. Friendly!

5 Stars - Always a Win!…read more Rush hour? No problem. Trader Joe's Libertyville always delivers. This spot is my go-to for fresh flowers and last-minute dinner wins--tonight's haul: salmon, pasta, and a solid craft beer to seal the deal. The store is crazy organized (like, Type A dream level), and the vibes? Immaculate. Friendly staff, easy parking, and shelves that practically restock themselves. A+ every time.

I finally got a chance to check out the store during a recent Yelp event. I love this place!!!! It…read morehas so much to offer from pre-prepared meals to large meats that take quite the commitment to prepare. The people there were helpful and knowledgeable. I simply love the layout of the store. Clean, and well organized. I am so grateful for the event. I was able to get some different things to try. Like a Mary's whole chicken.

If you're looking for exotic meats, sustainable foods, rare cuts, and just about every kind of…read moreseafood you can think of, this is the place! I came here just looking to meal plan and left with a full basket of beef, shrimp, and fish. It's not so easy to find elk, venison, alligator, or kangaroo. They come flash frozen but don't let that stop you. So far, I've cooked a few of them and am very impressed with everything so far. There's also a small dessert and bread section that's just a plus.

Positives: gives back to community through school support and other donations, excellent bakery and…read moreCustomer Service. Negatives: No humane beef, limited humane chicken and pork. Butcher stated there were no plans to change. Heinen's served a similar clientele and offers many options for humane meat.

Stopped in at this store the other day just to grab a few quick things between big grocery hauls,…read moreand my total somehow came out to over $90?! Really shockingly high prices.. A jar of peanut butter was $15! This would be one thing if they were offering some exceptional quality, but their deli fare is pretty standard, their bakery selection was extremely picked over, and their produce was especially upsetting, with about a third of the cartons of berries/plums/packaged fruits I inspected blatantly having mold growing in them. If you want people to pay inflated prices, then your products should match the price tag. The staff was friendly throughout the store, but I just can't justify shopping at a place that overcharges this much for standard items. Disappointing.

You can get some really great deals on fresh produce, but can be a little crowded. Be sure to check…read morethe dates of your prepackaged items; a lot of expired items specifically labeled GF.

Of the two Garden Fresh locations, this one really is better than the Buffalo Grove location in…read moreevery way -- larger, more selection, more parking, and more attractive decor. I'm not sure if there's other international markets in this area that are really anywhere near as large (super huge stores like H-Mart, Assi, Seafood City, etc. are quite far from Mundelein). This store is truly impressive in the amount of options offered from hot food to produce to dried foods to foods from other local shops. Due to the size of the store, there is considerably more room to walk around and check out products here even where they're busy -- similar to the experience you'd get a Woodman's. The amount of decorations and displays is definitely much better here than most other grocery stores, rivaling Mariano's in terms of presentation. Prices are fair here, particularly for the international items which are competitively priced here compared to non-specialty stores. The produce is fresh and plentiful, with options for more unusual fruits and vegetables as well. At the end of the store, there's also a spot for dining and a few small shops. Overall worth a trip if you're looking for a one-stop-shop for all your grocery needs. This provides a comprehensive and enjoyable shopping expereince.

This Heinen's is a lot smaller than it appears. The produce section doesn't have the amount and…read morevariety that I see at other grocery stores. This location seems like a specialty grocer, has the feel of a Fresh Market or Whole Foods. I was shopping for cheeses and other items for a charcuterie board, and while I did find some fun items like quince paste and round Italian crackers (taralli), I didn't find all that much. It was funny to see Dolly Parton pies in a freezer case and that Incontinence supplies are on the signage ( not funny to some I guess). I might stop in if I need a few things but if I need the full service grocery experience I will probably go to my other standbys.

Recently visited this Heinens since I was in the area about to make my way over to the Detroit area…read moreand wanted to grab some energy drinks that I know are exclusively sold at Heinens and a few health bars. Overall prices here were fair and the selection was great. Great hot soups to grab and go too. Staff here was friendly and helpful during my visit. There's no self check out lines but the lines did move pretty quickly. Incredibly fresh grocery Options! Overall, I did enjoy my visit here just like I enjoy visiting the Cleveland, Ohio area locations.

I love this store! You can buy their deli products along with a wide variety of European wines and…read moreliquors. The service is good, just as you'd expect from a small shop.

The next best since Koenemann's German Deli in Volo closed. A large variety and as I understand,…read morethey bought, or licensed some of Koenemann's meat recipes under the Koenemann name.

Very nice, packed Asian store with mainly Chinese ingredients. Recently visited when I needed…read morerice. But they have meat, frozen items, fermented vegetables, a zillion condiments. I particularly like their selection of Chinese style sausages. They come in convenient sizes for just my husband and I. I highly recommend them as they really have an excellent selection of all sorts of ingredients.

Asian focused grocery. Small but well stocked, friendly service, and convenient for everyone.read more

Great ready prepared food buffet (and good variety), great Allegro coffee (IMO, much better than…read moreStarbucks), very friendly employees (Jen at the coffee counter, , and many others: Meili, both Amys, Gail, and many others), and the store manager, Eric, and his assistants, William and Tom, are very down-to-Earth, simple, and friendly. We don't just come here to shop and eat but to also socialize; we have met many good and friendly people here, customers and employees alike. We love this store!

I love going here for groceries! Whole Foods is very clean and organized! Plenty of choices for…read moreeverything! Shelves never empty!