We recently moved to the area and had heard great things about Woodman's, so we were looking…read moreforward to shopping at your store. Unfortunately, our experience has been disappointing. Compared with other restaurants and retailers in the area, where we have consistently encountered exceptionally friendly and welcoming customer service, Woodman's seems to fall noticeably short. On each of our shopping visits, employees have generally failed to greet or acknowledge us, even when we approach them for assistance. When we do ask for help, their responses often come across as curt, dismissive, and as though helping a customer is an inconvenience. For a company that takes pride in being employee-owned, this is particularly disappointing. One would hope that employee ownership would foster a greater sense of pride, engagement, and commitment to the customer experience, along with a shared interest in the store's success. Woodman's has a great concept and offers shoppers a lot of potential value. However, the lack of warmth and welcoming customer service creates an uninviting atmosphere that detracts from the overall shopping experience. We wanted to share this feedback because we would genuinely like to see Woodman's live up to its reputation and become a store we enjoy visiting regularly. A simple greeting, a friendly attitude, and a willingness to assist customers would go a long way toward making shoppers feel welcome and appreciated.

We needed a wedding card ASAP because someone forgot back home lol. It was near us so we stopped…read moreby. It was like a massive Aldi's. We got what we needed! The only downside was that I couldn't use my credit card to get 4x points at the grocery store as it only took debit or gift card I believe was the choice? Or maybe it was EBT.. it was just the one thing though so no big deal.

A group of friends went to Angelo Caputo's Fresh Market to get some supplies we needed to make…read moreS'mores. We were able to find what we needed quickly and we were able checkout without any problems. The prices were competitive with other area stores. The selection isn't as extensive as other grocery stores. To the right of the entrance there is a large selection of freshly prepared foods. While we were there I wanted to get and gelato but their gelato bar and other fresh food counters were closed.

Angelo Caputo's Fresh Markets is not where I do a bulk of my grocery shopping, but a convenient…read moreplace to have close by when the potatoes you are going to bake for dinner sprouted (True story!) or you simply don't have enough carrots for the recipe (Another true story!). I know my daughter likes to visit there with friends for a bite of sushi, a cold drink from the cooler, or even a slice of tiramisu. They got a star back from my mental 3 star review because they brought their happy hour menu back! From 4p-7p Monday through Thursday, they run specials like $3 tacos (Tuesdays) or $8 burritos (Thursdays). They had some summer happy hour menu and it just did not appeal to me so I am glad they brought the original one back, albeit with slightly higher prices than before. I was able to pick up my daughter from drum lessons then pick up steak tacos to eat before we cut into our Rosca de Reyes. Their bakery is also a good stop before a gathering, although it can be hard to get an employee's attention in that department. I have gotten cannolis, brownies, cookies, etc. and everything has been eaten with positive reviews. I get whatever is on sale so it has "forced" me to try different items! Also, the focaccia bread is welcome into the rotation of dinner sides. Overall, I find the staff to be friendly enough and quick to jump to make sure the checkout line keeps moving. I am glad this store is there for when we need them!

I've been coming here for a while for groceries after I get off of work. So far my experiences have…read morebeen very pleasant and the staff are very helpful, the place is clean, organized. My favorite part of the store is the sushi, it's the BEST sushi I've tried compared to other marianos I've been, I will continue coming here!

We have occasionally dropped into this Mariano's when in the area but I apparently never bothered…read moreto review it. Anyway, one tidbit here is that this store was actually Mariano's #1 and the very first Mariano's to open, and that was way back in July 2010. Otherwise, it's a typical Mariano's with a few exceptions. For one, it doesn't have a bar for whatever reason. Another somewhat unique feature is their liquor displays are all encased in locked glass cabinets and an attendant needs to be called if one wants to make a purchase. I don't know if they had a theft issue here (and Arlington Heights is one of Chicago's better and relatively crime-free suburbs), but that's the first time I've seen that at any Mariano's. The other noteworthy difference is their customer lounge area is quite small. Anyway, none of these aspects keeps us from doing our good Mariano's shopping here and that's my Yelp report, y'all.

Nice Polish grocery!  And it's big and it's pretty close to home, so double bonus points.  This…read moreplace is called Montrose Market and a subsequent check of their website confirmed that it's basically the same business chain as the two Montrose Deli's on Chicago's northwest side. It was our first visit to any Montrose, but I remembered one thing associated with Montrose Market or Deli, and that's their great value $3.99 carryout meal.  Though I had just eaten lunch, I picked up one of these just for grins, and it will probably be my dinner.  What an amazing deal - a hot entree (pork chop), a hot side (baked potato wedges), and two side salads (cucumber-tomato, and a Hawaiian chicken salad) - all for $3.99!  Check the photo - I don't know if it's a loss leader for them, but it's a deservedly big and popular draw.  You get a choice of 5 entrees, and there are like 16 different salads to choose from as well.  Wow. As far as the rest of the store, there were the usual popular Polish items - a huge variety of sausages, breads, bakery items, deli items, and all other manner of grocery items.  In a good sign, it was busy and I hardly heard a word of English.  I also bought some meat pierogies (only $3.19/lb) and a couple variety of their kielbasa.  The lady attendant understood what I asked for, but when I asked if she had a favorite, we didn't connect on that one, ha.  I will endeavor to bone up on some casual and useful Polish before my next visit here and which is a given!  ps - I also learned that if you're over 65, you save 15% every Wednesday here - yaay for old age!

Food is great! But the people are rude! Waiting behind a Polish woman and her child at the deli…read morecounter. 4 people cut in front of us. Apparently the line is on the other side. Now there are 9 people in front of me. Three more people cut in from. Talking in Polish so I left! Second time this happened!

I love this place is so close . I trust everything in here and in a world where lab meat is now…read moreacceptable I know I'm eating the real thing when I get it from here . Their hot food is delicious and healthy and I get my yogurt , eggs , oats , etc from here . They have great juicy organic oranges too ! Service is pretty good . Sometime you have to wait if they are busy but it's worth it . It's clean and fresh inside ! They also carry clean products for cleaning your home

Stumbled across this store after a UPS return of what else... an online order, maybe? Lol…read more.. So I love Amish products, they seem so legit and "farmers market" without the hipster markup, amirite? So this new place was initially very intriguing and unusual... I think this storefront used to be a pre-prepped meal kit place, like the home delivery stuff being sold now over socials... Anyway, the store seems more like a eastern euro (Polish?) Business reselling Amish items. Prices seem well below retail on the few items they carry but produce and such fresh items are only passable and look to have seen better days. Dairy, bread and canned goods are interesting. Due to lack of preservatives the daily baked bread seems to go stale by end of day, so I got the inexpensive French mini loaf tossed in for free. Was planning on Air fryer toasting that into crostini anyway... so score. The drop in a star was due to the iffy customer service. Older lady needs to down some sugar and not shoot dour looks at me, not the best impression on a new customer..., the other lady seemed friendlier but should probably chill on long convos in Polish while a customer is standing at the register to checkout. Might be back, next time I'm in the strip mall for curiosity... but Woodman's has Amish items too.

Brookhaven is a family-owned, independent grocery store . I have been shopping here more frequently…read moreand appreciate the meat, fish and produce selections and prices. They offer full service butcher and will trim and cut your selection. They have a wide variety of seafood. They also have a variety of European and Mediterranean specialty foods, including unique imported cheeses, olives, and chocolates. There is in house bakery with a variety of breads and pastries. Service has always been good and available the store is very clean. They do have a Brookhaven program, but you are not required to scan digitial coupons to get the best price, which I appreciate.

I initially wanted to go here for the fruits. I was hoping that they would have more exotic fruits…read more This place has such a wide selections of bakery items. This place even has a huge assortment of items ranging from regular fruits, pizzas, bake goods, can goods etc.

This a very well run and clean store, and shopping here is always fun!…read morePrices are better than Jewel and we do almost all of our shopping here. We find the staff to be very efficient and hard working. They really go above and beyond at this location. Even when the store is packed (and it often can be) you are checked out very quickly. We are fortunate to have such a community asset in our midst!

Remarkable what Trader Joe's has done…read more They get dinged a point for still not carrying pirate booty and frooty booty. Those were classic TJ OG snacks. Prices here are outperforming local competitors. Patronage is high volume Trader Joe's is taking a high throughput low margin strategy and it's working. No aldi cheapness Just plain locally sourced food for cheap. The store layout hasn't changed much over the years. Same loud warehouse.

My husband and I stopped in Heinen's because he said they have the best bologna and ham out of all…read morethe stores he's been to. This was my first time here and I was blown away! They had an amazing deli selection and a large produce section including organic items and locally grown veggies. I got some cheddar and chive scones from the bakery and they were soooo delicious! The store was also very clean, organized, and we were greeted with friendly employees. We can't wait to make the drive back here from Milwaukee!

I've often passed Heinen's Grocery Store in Barrington and finally stopped in to explore. The…read moreinside is very spacious with all the grocery departments you can ask for: Produce, Bakery, Deli, Butcher, Alcohol (great wine selection), Frozen, and more! The inside was very clean and well organized. I stopped in with the intent to look for a quick lunch. It was great to find out that do weekday deals (Mon-Thurs) on ready to eat items like salad bar, sandwiches, soup, sushi. I also loved that they had easy meals to purchase and cook at home as well as a large selection of Sweet Ali's Baked Goods. I ended up getting their soup and fresh baked focaccia to take home. It travelled well and was delicious to enjoy! While I wouldn't do all my grocery shopping here, they have quite a few gems here to enjoy!

I have not been to Meijer for a while. With some dietary restrictions, we used to go to Meijer as…read morethey carried a wide variety of dairy free and gluten free options. While they still do have option, there are fewer choices. While Meijer sells so many different kind of goods - clothing, garden products, etc., we really focus on their food. I can't comment on the other items they stock. Like many other large discounters, finding help when you need it is difficult. They are so large, and carry so many different items, it can be difficult to find what you are looking for. For product selection, they are very good (in general). For service, I'm afraid they are like shopping in Walmart. So, overall, it was an okay experience. If you need something, they probably have it.

Meijer is a massive grocery store with a complete grocery section, apparel, electronics, and…read morehardware. It originated in Michigan. It has wide aisles to accommodate multiple shopping carts The lighting is bright and signage is clear. Prices are competitive and they have a large selection of items. They have a decent liquor selection. There prices for dairy items, canned goods, pet supplies are reasonable, Their meats and seafood never look appealing to me. During my most recent I purchased a bottle of olive oil for a penny!!!

I want to give a shout out to Andrea and Chris (I wish I had last names!)…read more You know what it's like when life gets so stressful that you are struggling to find a reason to make it through the day, and then you discover a sweet treat in the international candy aisle of your local Tony's that is like nothing else you've ever eaten, and it becomes your nightly reward for making it through another day? No? Just me? Well, then humor me. I found that treat (and I'm not identifying it because I don't want my store to run out!!) and I stopped in my Tony's Monday morning to get my week's worth, and despite the fact that I hadn't seen the supply dwindle at all in the months I've been eating these treats (so I just assumed I was the only one who bought them,) AND they had literally boxes full of product every time I came to Tony's, my heart SUNK when I saw the empty shelf. Sometimes when life rains, it pours, and life has been pouring on me, and seeing that one of the few things I had to look forward to was gone, broke the camel's back. I headed toward customer service, and saw a woman standing in front of customer service (she may have been supervising the self checkout) and I approached her on the verge of tears and explained that they were out of the only thing that brought me joy, and she said "well then, we will find it." That was Angela. Thank you, Angela!!! Truly, an angel! I was expecting judgment, not kindness. I was hoping they had just moved the candy to a different display or something but Angela looked into it and they were completely out (and when I'd been in less than a week earlier, there was still a LOT of product that was about a year away from expiration, so I guess I'm NOT the only one who finds this item irresistible!) So Angela recruited a very kind gentleman named Chris who got my information, placed an order with the vendor, and barely 24 hours later I got a text from Chris that the product was at the store waiting for me. My experience with "customer service" on a whole lately has been that no one seems to care anymore. Or that people do the absolute minimum that they can get away with. I cannot remember the last time I had a company truly care if I was happy with my shopping experience. Angela could have just told me to "go look for the product at other Tony's stores" or online ... but instead she made sure the item would be available at my preferred store. Chris could have just told me "they'll be in some time next week, come in and look" .... but instead, he texted me to let me know when they arrived, and because I couldn't make it into the store that day, he made sure to set side the quantity I need. Again, these are all such small things in the grand scheme of life, but Joy and kindness are so important and so hard to come by these days. Because of the kindness of Andrea and Chris, I'm able to find little bits of joy at the end of the day, as I work my way through this difficult chapter in my life.

I've lived in Arlington Heights for twenty years and all my kids went to Hersey High School (across…read morethe street) and today was my first time at Tony's! 1. It is the largest grocery store I've ever been to--it is HUGE like Costco! 2. The prices are mid level--generally cheaper than Jewel, more than Aldi. (The meat prices are very good, but not 100% sure about the quality) 3. Has a multicultural feel. In my 20 minutes there, I saw a few black folks, a few Indian folks, a bunch of Hispanics, and a few other white folks. Overall, I'd recommend Tony's.