Probably the ghettoiest-looking grocery store front I've ever seen. Having quite a bit of gang…read moregraffiti on the outside and being in an iffy area didn't make matters any better. Inside was very small, with a small butcher in the back. Saw 1 shrink wrapped package containing 5 tacos, which is what I had in mind. The was no price or description indicating what meat filling it was, so I asked the guy behind the counter and he says that's its beef. Turned out the 5 pack of tacos were $5. Even being in the fridge for a day, they were pretty good, although there weren't any hot sauce or lime wedges with it. Not bad but there's many places nearby that are way better.

I always liked going into the store is a very friendly man that runs it. The only reason I don't…read moregive it a five-star is because every other customer in the store is either an alcoholic or gambleholic. Midtown Villa Park is filled with nothing but some type of addict most of the customers coming in the store coming from that lounge next door to get their scratch offs and to buy a $1 bottle of rum to put inside their Coke at the Ardmore lounge next store to save $2.50but yet they're buying 10 scratch off tickets every 30 minutes.

I'm sure the first thing you we're wondering is "what the heck were you doing in that…read moreneighborhood?" What?? A young, gay, white guy can't hang out on the west side? Lulz... Anyway, I was en-route to the Loop from St. Charles and stopped here because it was the first convenience store my phone's navigation found when I checked from I-290. I'm really not the type to get uncomfortable, even when I'm obviously out of place, but there are groups of people hanging out in front and around the building. In any area that can be uncomfortable. I was able to pop in, pick up a bottle of water (and an ice cream sandwich because it looked soooo good), and be back on my way relatively quickly. They apparently do a lot of lottery business here. If you get stuck behind a few of those customers be prepared to wait while they pick out their numbers and favorite scratch offs. Extra point because their sign about not being a currency exchange made me laugh out loud (literally).

Great service.... and the owner is super cool. I went in one day a realised I didn't bring money…read moreand he let me get my purchase until I came back to pay

This store is a part of the snap benefits, stealing ring. I'm not sure how it was possible, but…read morethey tried stealing $475 off a card. This is so terrible. There are families who really need the benefits and you guys are stealing their money. Shame on who ever is running this scheme. PLEASE USE THE APP AND FREEZE YOUR SNAP CRADS. They couldn't steal the benefits because the cards was on a freeze.

I've been going here for a long time and I rlly like it cus it has a pretty wide selection of stuff…read morefor being a relatively small sized store

If you've been to a corner story in any metropolitan area, you've been here before. It's neither…read morebad nor good. It's small. The produce is limited. There's not a lot of variety. I poked my head in to buy facial tissue, and I was impressed that they had two varieties (one I'd never heard of and the other a well-known brand). I got to the register, and the cashier was busily talking to a guy who came in before me. I started to feel slightly invisible until she finally acknowledged me a minute or two later. I very rarely keep cash on me (long story) so debit and credit cards (or digital pay) are my go-tos. The debit/credit card machine is in an awkward spot on the other side of the belt, so you have to lean over to pay. I have never seen credit card machines positioned like this. Ever. But she immediately stopped me to tell me any payment must be a minimum of $3. I left. The facial tissue was something I could get later with a bigger order, but they didn't have anything else in there I wanted that was worth spending $3 outside of junk food. Although I won't visit again, it's OK for the kind of things you may want to buy from dollar stores and general items for cooking. The prices aren't bad either.

Shopping here left me sad. The place looks as though it is slowly going under. Among other…read morethings, they have not fixed their front door handle, so it is loose in a tricky way, and I almost hit myself in the face with the glass of the door. My guess is the business used to be doing well until La Frescasita moved in across the street. La Frescasita's inventory is better, it is much better lit, the space is more welcoming, and the meat looks fresher. Sorry to say, I don't see any reason to return, and I'd suggest anyone reading this review go to La Frescasita or Supermercado Roman instead.

Live in the neighborhood and have been coming to Crespos for 4 years now. Love that they always…read moregreet my pup with a treat & one time when I had a big gathering they were so helpful to fill up my coolers with ice. Great convenience store to get alcohol/drink run, ice cream or other items you may need from a bodega. They are so genuine & really care for your business. It's great to support a local family business that has been in the neighborhood for decades over other corporations making their way into the area.

Highly recommend! They always have what I need, from cat food to beer to hand soap to frozen pizza…read more I come in once or twice a week and am always greeted with a smile and kind welcome. Jaime and Tony are the best guys! I love this place.

Does anyone really care about one of the many little convenient stores on the UIC campus? Probably…read morenot. However, I have a very important story to tell about this one. For it was at this location that I encountered the coffee I COULD NOT BEAT. I pride myself on my coffee drinking abilities. I love coffee and I'm unapologetic about it. It's my life source. I've never met a cup of coffee I couldn't consume. You name it I've had it. Plain coffee to coffee flavored gum. Love it. One day during break from one of my classes I realized I needed a cup of coffee. I was falling asleep all over my desk again. Oh Hell, even if I wasn't falling asleep I'd still need my caffeine goodness. So I hippity hop to the little convenience mart across the street to get my fix. I put 5 Mini-Moo creams in my medium sized cup. Those Moos didn't make a dent. The coffee barely turned a dark caramel. "Ahhh...The coffee that refuses to be tamed," I thought. No matter. I've never met a cup I couldn't beat. I'll spare everyone the gory details. This cup kicked my ass. It burned a hole through my stomach. I spent half my day in the bathroom nursing my wounded pride and cowering in shame (and pain). So that's that. This convenient mart also has shit loads of candy, chips, soups, sushi, muffins, cup cakes, gum, and whatever else depraved college minds may desire. Including, the Unbeatable Cup.

A lifetime ago I was an adjunct instructor here, and two lifetimes ago I was a student and then a…read moregraduate student here. Currently my Chief of Staff is a gradual student and adjunct so I occasionally find myself hanging around in old haunts I barely recognize. This area was once a student cafeteria, with surly full time unionized workers who hate students, serving surly food that also hated students. The food service has since been privatized, this area is split between a convenience mart and Au Bon Pain, both are marginally better in terms of food quality, the customer service in Morgan Street Station is a marked improvement. My guess is the young lady working today is actually a student, but at any rate, she was pleasant and helpful. There are cafes all over campus now, but they only are open during peak student periods, so often this is the only place open for coffee. The coffee is not great, and they won't let you put it in your own cup (apparently they haven't yet heard about this protect-the-environment movement), but right now, Friday summer afternoon, it's the only game in town. A little tangential irony, the last time I was getting some work done here, I was a Sociology instructor and Curtis Granderson was one of my students. Now, the new baseball stadium is named after him for his generous donation. Lots of important people graduated from what used to be University of Illinois Circle Campus, but he was probably the greatest athlete. I'm a bit surprised he had a major league career after eating at the cafeteria down here, but maybe, sometimes, what doesn't kill you does make you stronger.