Nea Agora Packing

This mini grocery was my father's favorite store because of a different variety of liquor including…read morewine and beer. The liquor shelves were fully stocked and organized well. They also have fresh veggies and fruits. Also if you're looking for a good quality and local coffee Garden Gourmet has. I bought four bottles of different kinds of wine and a dozen of beer that I will give to my father. He also asked me to buy him a Montrose because he hasn't tasted it yet. And I'm sure he loves it because the owner of the mini store described to me what it tastes like. Owner also recommended the Rose wine Underwood and I bought also this. And also if you are looking to cater your party they have a service. You can see the photos of their food in their business photos. I highly recommend this mini grocery if you're looking for a different variety of liquor.

One might wonder how does a market almost a block away compete with the Jewel grocery, but it does…read morein so many ways. First when I walk in I do feel transported to a market that I might wander into Smyth travels. It has a little bit of everything along with quality products, and during a time like the pandemic one can appreciate it even more for all the clutch things you need. I appreciate the variety and the staff is helpful without being overbearing. Prices are reasonable.

Great pairing!

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Carniceria Maribel

4.7(207 reviews)

1.5 mi•Pilsen

If you're looking for authentic tacos, this place is absolutely worth the trip. Between the…read moreincredible Selena mural outside and the fact that it's tucked inside a liquor store, the whole experience feels like discovering a hidden gem. I eat a lot of tacos, and this was, without question, the best pollo (chicken) taco I've ever had. I was expecting the usual dry, bland, or overcooked chicken, but instead it was incredibly juicy, packed with flavor, and generously loaded with meat. Every bite was outstanding. The only downside was the wait time, but once the food arrived, it was easy to see why people are willing to wait. If you're a taco lover, this is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back.

On the hunt for delicious tacos and decided to check them off my list! I walked in and was a little…read morelost as the front was a grocery, I hadn't read the reviews, but the smells drew me to the back to the restaurant lol. I placed an order for 4 tacos. 2 carne adada and 2 ribeyes. It took about 7-10mins during the lunch run at around 12pm, so not too long. Everything was fresh and hot, prepared correctly. I would rate them a 3.5, but the setvice got them a 4. I would return if in the area for sure.

The kitchen. Order here and take ticket up front to pay

Tacos de asada

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Tacos de asada y al pastor

L&M Fine Foods

4.6(82 reviews)

6.5 mi•North Center

it was love at first sight…read more.. sandwiches and matcha set up in a cute grocery is life for me. it gets busy and they get back backed up...speaking from sunday afternoon visits. make sure you have a few minutes to spare bc of the wait.

One of Chicago's many virtues is its sandwich game, and L&M sits at the top of the short list!…read more The shop doubles as a specialty foods store selling hard to find items, with a standalone station carving up fresh meats and assembling the sandwiches. I appreciated that they have ample seating room for eating them at maximum freshness. We ordered the turkey & Brie and roast beef sandwiches. The bread was super fresh with the perfect crunch and chew. No ingredients were skimped upon with the perfect balance of flavors. I loved how the crunchy apple contrasted the slab of Brie on the turkey sandwich, and the roasted garlic aioli brought a great savory balance. The roast beef sandwich was pretty spicy and I loved the slight smokiness of the provolone. We left very satisfied and with leftovers. I would 100% stop by again in a heartbeat and absolutely recommend paying a visit!

Sub ordering area

Turkey Ruben

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Roast Beef

Beautiful Rind

4.8(111 reviews)

4.1 mi•Logan Square

Second time here! We thought of this place because we wanted to get some cheese for a picnic. This…read moreis one of the few fromageries in Chicago. They sell almost everything you need to create a charcuterie board: fresh cheese, meat, chocolate, jams, nuts, pickled veggies, etc. We chose three cheeses and the amount we wanted. I do wish they had some little descriptions about the cheeses on their name cards. It also seems like they eyeball the amount when they cut it, so you might get more or less of what you ask for even though the price depends on the weight because that's what happened to us. We also bought some cornichons, malort pickled tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fig jam!

Still an amazing spot! We came here on an afternoon and enjoyed quiet bar service. We went with 3…read morecheese and 2 meat build of our charcuterie board. Loved all the cheeses and they were complimented with fig, strawberry and a citrus butter that was mesmerizing. I also can't say enough about the friendly service. The staff made great recommendations and answered all our questions.

1.2 mi•West Loop, Near West Side

Cheese class / tasting!

Cheese dinner plus 2 meats and cornichons

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Tutkey Sandwich

Chicago French Market

3.9(659 reviews)

My daughter told me about this place that's down the street from her apartment. In my mind, I…read moreenvisioned it as a typical mall type food court. I couldn't have been more wrong! So many unique food options - Korean, Italian, Cuban, Hawaiian, a bakery, a produce market, and a mini mart. I chose Firenze based on my daughter's recommendation, and it was delicious. I will definitely be visiting again. Great lunch option, and I'm sure it gets plenty of foot traffic around the train schedules.

The market itself is on the smaller side, but it's a cool concept with a mix of local vendors and…read moredifferent cuisines all together. It has that casual food hall feel and is easy to walk through quickly. I stopped by a Turkish dessert spot (Vertige) and the service stood out right away. The server was super friendly and offered samples of everything, which I loved. The caramel tres leches was really good, definitely the highlight. I also tried the beef börek, which was just okay. I wish it had more filling and was a bit crispier. Overall, a nice spot to explore if you want to try a variety of foods in one place.

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Eataly - Chicago

3.9(4.7k reviews)

2.1 mi•Near North Side

Overwhelming and enticing. I swore I was just going to walk…read morearound and look while my sister got something for dinner. But...then I got drawn in by the tiramisu. My most favorite sweet treat. I am sure there are some reasonably priced things here. But I paid $10 for the smallest (but very tasty) tiramisu. It was bustling and busy, constantly getting bumped in to by insanely huge double-wide strollers, roaming children, and people not looking where they're going. Everything looks and smells good, and if you have the time and fortitude for it, it could be worth it for you.

Expensive tourist trap. Stay away. The restaurants here are all over priced fast food served on…read moredisposable plates. Pizza is not made fresh but instead just sitting there waiting to be reheated. Paste is fresh, but for what you pay for, you might as well get something off the tourist area at a better sit down style. The store is kind of cool. Have a few wines, oil, paste, etc. they need more coffee stuff though. I feel like that was a miss on their part. No cool espresso stuff that Italy is known for. If the food here suppose to represent Italy, then I have no desire to visit for the food.

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Logan Oyster Socials

5.0(12 reviews)

5.0 mi•Avondale

Logan Oyster is amazing! I had the opportunity to try them out at a pop up during the fall. Oysters…read moreare my absolute favorite and Logan Oyster didn't disappoint. The oysters are fresh and flavorful and honestly simple amazing. I highly recommend 10:10 and follow them on social so you can catch them in the city. The owner is amazing and super friendly and go above and beyond to ensure you have a great experience.

Saw Rickie's booth at a Vibes on Logan and I was intrigued. Got some oysters and I was delighted.read more

3.2 mi•Wicker Park, West Town

Oysters always come with multiple sauces

Full oyster shucking kit.

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Full hot sauce bar

Olivia's Market

4.3(207 reviews)

•$$$

Such a cute little market. Many options I have not seen at other stores. Also a lot of gluten-free…read moreitems which makes me very happy. The checker was very friendly.

Incredible little grocery store with delicious sandwiches pre made and made to order…read more They have specialty snacks, fancy cookies, an other treats. It's like a bougie little bodega. Incredible

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Katherine Anne Confections

4.7(363 reviews)

4.0 mi•Logan Square

Super cute little cafe! Nice amount of seating available. Loved they have a great variety of…read moredrinking chocolates and truffles. Also love that you can get a drinking chocolate flight. This comes in a set of 3 mini sizes. Staff was super accommodating and very patient with my decision paralysis of trying to choose flavors. They had great recommendations and our order was up quickly. Tried the hazelnut, semi sweet, and cardamom rose. Really enjoyed it! The marshmallows are also house made and were delish! Tried the truffle of the week, Baileys and they also had a line of brewery inspired flavors, so I tried the Clementine Cider. One also random star of the show is the well stocked washroom! Equipped with ample space, changing table, baby wipes, diapers, sanitary pads and tampons. Kudos for being well stocked for all the ladies and mamas out there! Can't wait to come back to try the other drinking chocolates!

This is Review: 1234 - couldn't resist!!!!…read more Stopped into this establishment after Diva Dance to celebrate one of our members birthday. We grabbed some divine hot chocolate. I opted to try the goat cheese walnut dark chocolate while they prepared my drinking chocolate. My candy was delicious and goat cheese pair well with the chocolate. For my drinking chocolate, I got the Koval Bourbon Drinking Chocolate with Salted Caramel Marshmallow. It was fantastic and a nice warm up to frigid temperatures outside. All in all, a good way to warm up. Lots of options for food. On this occasion it was pretty packed but everyone was in jolly moods considering the holiday season.

Bathroom selfie @veefoodlife

Bittersweet (72%)

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Iced drinking chocolate

El Mercado Meat Mart

4.4(100 reviews)

5.6 mi•Lakeview

Everything about El Mercado makes me so happy. The vibes, the family who owns it, and of course the…read moredelicious empanadas. They are made fresh everyday and are my favorite in the city. The corn and cheese empanada is will change your life. If you come here, do yourself a favor and get it. On my most recent visit I also tried the pepperoni which was also fantastic. El Mercado is cash only, and owned by the amazing folks from tango sur -- the delicious Argentinian steakhouse next door!

I don't know why, but I have not even really noticed this place before. I lived 10 minutes away for…read more15 years; I've been to the DQ across the street several times; our favorite children's store in town, Baby Dolls Boutique, is only a few storefronts down and we are there very often. But our CM, Kate, recommended this place and we had to stop in. First thing you need to know is that they are a cash-only operation. This was a lucky day for me, because I actually had cash on me (a rare occurrence). I did have enough to get a corn and cheese empanada, and it's true--they are fantastic. I don't know if I'd get anything else from here because it was so delicious, but they had at least half a dozen other flavors. There are a couple counter-height chairs here, and there' also an ATM if you do need to grab some cash. No parking; it's street only.

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Baked Beef Empanada

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If you need a lamb, this is the place to go.

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Stokes, Zachary and Pappas know.

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