City Olive is great. Last year I learned that making tapenade is super easy and it's also…read moredelicious, and that City Olive was a mile away, so it was kismet! The store is cute and has some nice specialty items; of course you'll find olives and oils, but they have nice chocolates, vinegars, and other food and gift items here. I've made tapenade with the olives and oil I bought here more than once and it was delish! Parking can be tricky, as it's solely street parking in north Andersonville. If you're walking around the neighborhood, it's worth a stop. Service was friendly and not overbearing, which I appreciate.

I've been meaning to check out this shop and am so glad I did. The selection of olive oils is…read moreastonishing. There are so many other goodies (different type of vinegars, condiments, pastas, chocolates) as well. Karen, the owner, is very helpful and just delightful. This will be my go-to place for gifts in the future!

Love this place! A well curated selection of fun and tasty delights. Definitely the spot for all…read morethe most import provisions.

It's a wonderful little shop with all kinds of gifts, foods, spirits, etc. if you need a nice…read morebottle of wine or a great gift, it's really a one stop shop. The employees are also wonderful and very helpful!

Elevated corner store for the foodie in the neighborhood. Get your Spicewalla spices, tinned fish,…read morebronze-cut pastas and Maldon sea salt all in this charming bodega.

The cutest little bodega you ever did see. My husband and I popped in to the Andale market (LP) and…read morewe were pleasantly surprised with some of the local and imported products they carried. We grabbed some delicious chilly oil, cheese and fresh bread. Loved some of the chopping boards and little bits and bobs they carried - great for gifts. We met Mia, the owner who was lovely and really informative. Excited for this little gem to finally be open in the LP neighborhood- we will definitely be back!

Honestly don't know why I haven't reviewed Co-Op Sauce yet, since I've been hoarding and loving…read moretheir sauces for 5 years now. These are the same owners of The Sauce and Bread Kitchen, but they also make their own line of sauces. If you are a hot sauce lover or really just a lover of amazing flavor you've gotta get their sauce. I usually order online from their website when I can't make it to the store. My favorites are the Poblano, Chchcherrybomb, and Smokey Mole (honorable mentions are The Barrel and Poblano Mustard). But honestly they are all great and I put them on almost everything I eat. You can't go wrong with any of them.

Their sauces are the bomb diggety. I went on a pilgrimage here from Hyde Park on CTA after buying…read moresauces on and off at farmers markets. Mike was super duper nice, knowledgeable, clearly loves what he does - I am a home cook and obsessed with hot sauce (no joke, 1/4 of my valuable fridge real estate is dedicated to hot sauce), and half of them are co-op sauces. Spent about 50 mins sampling hot sauces and hemming and hawing about how I was going to choose a modest haul of 7 bottles. Mike was very patient and answered all of my wacky questions about ingredients and made recommendations. Settled on the Mole, Kimchi, Jack o' lantern, Batsauce, Barrel, Aji gold and Carrot habanero....I find that I reach most often for the Kimchi and Jack o'Lantern...but they are *all* killer. None of them overpower, they are about flavor, not macho BS-melt-your-tongue-off-hot. They are a wonderful range of flavors - the Batsauce is fruity and funky, the Kimchi is wonderfully tangy, rich and savory, and I love how light the Carrot is - goes with a lot, tad sweet with a kick. The Jack is simple - and doing simple well, I've found, is a true testament of craftsmanship. Rock on, co-op sauce. Can't wait to come back for lunch and buy some other fun groceries like the cured meats and condiments I scoped out.

It's ok. I've stopped by a few times, and their produce tends to be ripe to overripe. Prices for…read moremost things tend to be a little higher than the Jewel across the street. I love stores like this, but I always feel like I'm paying a slight premium because they don't get the price breaks the larger stores get.

I stumbled upon this little grocery about 2 years ago and have kept coming back ever since for my…read moreweekly grocery needs- Love Love Love it! I always spend between $ 106-110 buying six to seven meat entrees specials along with fresh fruits and fresh vegetables and bread and cereal for myself and my two adult children. I do not often buy the household products as they are a premium but the food specials truly are special! This approach saved me 30-40% as my weekly bill at Jewel would consistently be $30-$40 more on any given week. Selection is limited here, but stick to the specials and you'll do great!

As a firm believer that the best dining experiences involve sharing plates, I was thrilled to visit…read morem.henry with a friend who feels the same way. We ordered two completely different dishes: the veggie quiche with a delightful side salad for me & the rhubarb strawberry french toast with a side of whipped cream for him. Polar opposites on paper but perfectly complementary on the table, giving us the best of both savory & sweet. Weekends are packed so it was a pleasant surprise to be seated without a wait. The space is absolutely adorable - warm, inviting & full of charm. Between the friendly, attentive staff & the delicious dishes, m.henry delivered another wonderful brunch experience! NOM NOM NOM #YUM

Food good, but not great. Lots of breakfast options, both sweet and savory. We each had the 2…read moreBenedict offerings (pro tip: ask for extra Hollandaise) and pancakes. Pancakes were a touch dry, but still tasty. Service was the standout, though. Super welcoming, quick with coffee refills, food drop off and bussing. Pretty decent place, tables are close together, which is only something to mention in wintertime (coats, hats, scarves). Love the Andersonville neighborhood, so this is just one of the many amazing local joints.

Absolutely amazing experience! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish…read morewe tried was packed with incredible taste, and you can really tell the ingredients are high quality. The service was also friendly and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. Definitely one of the best meals I've had recently -- highly recommend this place to anyone looking for delicious food and a great atmosphere!

Regalia is one of those cute places you pass by and make a note of to try *sometime*- well, that…read moreday finally came and my only regret is not making it happen sooner! It's super cute and cozy on the inside- there isn't much seating, so I'd definitely recommend making a reservation. It's neither too loud nor too quiet, and the staff was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. My friend and I stopped by for restaurant week, and for 3 courses at $40 it was a great deal! For drinks, we started with the Queen Bee and Flying High. I absolutely loved the first- the ginger was super unique and very crisp. There was complimentary homemade focaccia and white bean dip to start, which was both a huge bonus and possibly the best bread I've had in a minute! The bean dip especially was so flavorful and unique. We split the carciofo (artichokes in lemon butter) and meatballs with polenta to start. The artichokes were bright and not too heavy. I think the meatballs could've had a little more flavor, but they were tender and the polenta was very smooth and creamy. For mains, we split the chicken parmigiano and rigatoni alla buttera. The chicken was ultra crispy and the marinara was exceptionally flavorful. The rigatoni was rich and meaty with very tender sausage. We really enjoyed both and had a ton of leftovers. We ended with the tiramisu, and I've never had one so light and creamy yet rich. Already looking forward to returning and can't recommend Regalia highly enough!

I've been shopping here with my mother ever since I was 5 years old; I'm turning 40 next month…read more Viet Hoa is one of the oldest markets in Argyle. I love this grocery store because they sell a wide variety of Asian snacks, seafood, meat, drinks and Asian sauces from countries like: Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, China, Japan, Korea. I remember coming here one summer day years ago with my son; he started to feel lightheaded due to the summer's heat and the male owner told me to grab anything to drink and eat and he sat my son down on the stool and started feeding him. That memory really touched my heart and he even carried my son to the car. This place definitely holds a special place in my heart because of the owner's kindness and the fact that it's one of my mother's favorite places to shop. It's always busy especially on Sundays! I highly recommend this grocery store. They have a small parking lot next to the grocery store but it doesn't fit many vehicles. I usually just park next to the storefront if there is space available; if you live around the neighborhood you can also walk. Before there was 'Seafood City' or any other grocery store on Argyle; 'Viet Hoa' was the original store that provided all the Asian ingredients that our families used in recipes.

This is a pretty typical Asian grocery store with a wide selection of products. They carry plenty…read moreof ingredients for Asian cooking, along with a variety of kitchen items, household goods, and other imported products. Like many stores of this type, the aisles can feel a bit crowded and packed with merchandise, but that's part of the experience. They also have a good selection of fresh produce, seafood, and other groceries. Overall, it's a convenient place to find ingredients and items that can be difficult to find in regular supermarkets.