Cute place with an expansive selection of vegan prepared foods and ice cream! Happy they're open so late; they're a great service to the neighborhood They have a bunch of stuff you might need, like soap, beer, and ramen. Don't miss out! Check it out. Tip: bring cash. 50 cents for debit or credit card transactions. read more

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The only downside is you might pay more than Whole Foods buttttt if you like to cook and want to save a trip to Chinatown or Devon , then this is the place for you. They have the same basic spices you could buy at Devon and for about the same price. They also have a great selection of coffee ( both whole bean and ground ). The best part is that they have coke and Fanta in glass bottles! The employees are awesome! read more

My favorite small business in Hyde Park. It's inside of a small storefront that at one time was Afrocentric Bookstore and then a jewelry store. I've been going in since they opened and have really enjoyed watching them grow and evolve over the years. They really fit a lot into this tiny space and their selection is good for particular items, especially local stuff. They have deals on older produce. I've bought this many times for making soup or banana bread or whatever. They even sell booze. They're open late, so when you need something you can go there, I did this many times when I lived across the street and worked 3-11. read more

BEWARE. SMDH its been years since I wrote my first review on this location, and the issues I experienced with the staff members charging items twice to my final grocery bill. See what they do there is hope you don't ask for a receipt. Now at first I thought it was a mistake on certain staff member parts simply because being charged unfairly didn't occur with every employee I encountered. Since my first two encounters of being charged unfairly, of course I made it my business to ask for a receipt. This was my issue with the store years ago. Example: Lets just say they charge every person for an extra item on their bill. Their profits turn out higher. Now lets fast forward to today's encounter with the store clerk that is servicing their location now. Sorry but not sorry, clearly she's incompetent. I was the only person in the store and each item was rung up separately and in a timely fashion. Its not like she had to rush to get her line down, so how the error occurred is beyond me. After the transaction I asked for the receipt and left the store to continue my errands. I didn't get far after I realized her error and went back for a refund. BE VERY CAREFUL when visiting this location. I don't have to go to this location at all, its just convenient and located right next to 1 other local store I shop at frequently. Cheating customers by ringing someone up for extra items on their bill is something this location has been doing since they've opened. Now when I wrote my 1rst review on the same subject years ago, the manager could have replied and tried to rectify the issue. Instead I got some dumb a** college student who wanted to reply on the matter as if it was their business. Next step a complaint to the Attorney's general office- Consumer Business complaint. I'm fed up to know that after all this time, this location is still doing the same thing. 1 of thing, I can add very well, which is why the 1st review years ago was written. SMDH read more

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I like this place! This small neighborhood grocer is particularly vital for quick runs when you need something for a snack or an ingredient for dinner. They have produce and grocery items, in small supply but high quality. I'm especially appreciative of the friendly vibe of staff and also consistently with certain products. Certain international products that I can't find in the supermarket are here. Great little place. read more

Has a hipster feel to it. Convenient and open till 2am!! Carries fruits and vegetables though not organic. Essentially has your quick run necessities. read more

Don't come here if you're claustrophobic! My brother and I stumbled upon this place while a couple doors down at the Thai place. They have wine(some chilled), many different brews, produce, vegan snacks, spices, etc snuggled tightly into this small store front. We ended up buying a cute little French rosé for $9 that turned out to be yummy! I appreciate that they add in the tax for you on the handwritten signs so you know exactly what you're paying for your bottle :) I'll be back because I'm sure that if I spun around too fast I missed a gem hiding in a corner. ;) read more

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The price increases are off-putting (even considering taxes are included in their prices, TI is cheaper for pretty much everything), and too often the produce is not very fresh. I bought an organic onion that turned out to be spoiled, which I discovered the same day when I went home and cut into it. I'd much rather shop at Trader Joe's. BUT they still have an awesome staff, late hours, unique selections, and they do indeed represent anti-corporate America. read more

Very friendly, charming atmosphere and more convenient hours than any other food/alcohol purveyor in Hyde Park - a number of products difficult to find elsewhere such as beautiful local peaches! This business is a real gift to the community! read more

They had this gem and I plan to come here to start the shares program it is very small but a nice vibe read more

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Love this place! Great price on produce, open late, and has unique flavors of Ben and Jerry's. My one complaint, however, is that when they're low on Ben and Jerry's, they're really low on Ben and Jerry's. I'm talking like 10 pints of strawberry shortcake ice cream (gross) read more

Small small store. Basic produce is good. Unusually high number of condiments & sauces, Short on Milk. Fruits run out fast. Juice selection, meh. Was looking for lettuce, couldn't find. If you need alcohol, good last (basic) stop. A few snacks. Nice neighborhood stop for basics. Takes Apple Pay. read more

These guys are great. I admire their energy, guts, determination and integrity. They had a dream, they made a plan, they worked hard, and they fought through the innumerable obstacles and hurdles involved in opening a store in Hyde Park. Many people talk about doing something like that....some day....These guys (and gals) did it. Right on, guys. I come at this from a different angle than most. My perspective is that of a fellow small business owner and a neighbor who has lived 2 blocks from thier location for the past 22 years. I have seen many stores open and close their doors on that street over the past two decades. Having run my own small business in Hyde Park for the last 12 years. I know how difficult it is to generate the revenue needed to keep the doors open and the lights on in a little shop like that. If you don't think it 's a labor of love as well as a David and Goliath story, running a little independent shop like theirs, you haven't been paying attention. You have probably never been self employed. It is very, very difficult to eak out a living when the deck is stacked against you like that. I can't help be a cheerleader for these guys! I love the way they are so into what they are doing. I love the bright cheerful colors. I like the fresh bread and the way Andrew can tell you everything you could ever want to know about the apples. They have a fine selection of fruits and vegetables, and I just found out they carry the organic milk we give our daughter. We are trying to not have her exposed to the growth hormones that have been bringing on unnaturally early puberty in children. I also found some cool ice cream. Sure, they don't have anywhere near the selection of Hyde Park Produce. And they may be a tad more expensive on some items. So what? It's not like I'm going to starve over the extra 2 bucks I might spend there. I'm not an economist, and don't look at my neighborhood shopping as a simple economic transaction solely intended to maximize my marginal financial utility. As a fellow small businessman in the neighborhood, I make a very conscious decision who I am going to support with my shopping dollar. It's abundantly clear to me that if I want a place to stay in business, I need to vote with my wallet. When I shop there, I'm telling them I appreciate their efforts and applaud their chutzpah. When push comes to shove, that is not just the best way to show you support them. It's the only way. Anything else is just talk. I've never seen a business that can pay its rent or light bill with good intentions. Keep up the good work guys! read more

Open produce is a great alternative to the expesnive juggernaut that is Treasure Island. The feel is very mom and pop, so don't stop in and expect to have a huge selection to choose from. They have most of the basics (which is perfect for me) and are very reasonably priced. I usually go to Hyde Park produce, but decided to give this place a try after reading the reviews on here. And yes, it is no hyde park produce, but that doesn't mean the quality of the fruit is any less. In fact, I bought the exact same things I would buy at Hyde Park produce, and I actually saved a couple of dollars. They do sell milk, OJ, salads, and some other non-perishables, so its really a convenient produce store. When I was checking out, I spoke with (presumably) one of the owners, and he said they decided to open their location as an alternative for people who live nearby and want quality produce, but don't want to make their way to Hyde Park produce or spend all their money at treasure island. I hope they get some more business because this place needs to be around for awhile. So if you're around that area, give this place a try. I know I'm glad I did! read more

This place is itty-bitty, but amazingly well-stocked and fills a major need in the neighborhood because its the only grocer east of the train tracks in Hyde Park and is unique in that it is open super late (until about midnight). If you weren't looking for it, the shop would be easy to miss if not for the carts of fresh colorful fruit that are often parked out front. The storefront is about the size of a walk-in closet, but it is full of copious amounts of both standard and exotic fresh produce (heirloom tomatoes, tomatillos, leeks, poblano peppers, you name it). In addition to milk, eggs, and butter, they carry hard-to-find ethnic and vegan staples and ready-made curries, soups, and European snack foods (I especially love the dutch "stroop waffles"!). On top of that, they stock prepared foods from from local restaurants and even fruits and veggies from customers' home gardens. I've heard some people complain that the produce is often on the fine line between ripe and too ripe-- I don't disagree, but I think that's all part of the fact that this is the kind of spot where you can stop in quickly after work, grab whatever produce looks good and then use it that night to throw together a fresh healthy meal for a few bucks. Places like this are all over New York and Europe, but few and far between in Chicago. Anyway, I'm a big fan. read more

I stopped in yesterday to pick up a bottle of whisky in case the curfew intensified or in case I had to somehow get through another attempt at statesmanship by Trump, or both. I ended up leaving the stuff behind by accident. I'd paid for it and for my groceries and wine, and was stuffing those into my capacious handbag when a fellow customer decided to indulge his oversized-white-male privilege by bellying up to the counter within about a foot of me, flouting the store's (and the world's) social distancing guidelines. That freaked me out and I hustled myself out in a hurry. I realized last night that the Scotch hadn't accompanied me home, and I left a forlorn message on the store's answering machine. They called me back this morning and shortly thereafter located the bottle and told me to come in any time to pick it up. I thought that was honest, friendly, alert and organized of them, especially when everyone is so stressed. read more

This little grocery store has spoiled me rotten for every other place I've lived. I lived a block away from Open Produce for two years and it was wonderful. I probably came here twice a week for random little things. While their processed foods like chips and cookies were on the higher side, their produce was wonderfully fresh, well priced, and so so convenient. They often had really great options that were interesting, like kumquats and scuppernongs! I didn't know what a kumquat or a scuppernong even were before Open Produce! And let's be real -- the ability to buy produce until 2 AM is GOLDEN. I want this option everywhere I live, I miss it dearly. Sometimes when I dream of starting a small business, that's what I want to start: a tiny, late night grocer without the usual processed food that the likes of 7-eleven deal in. The bread is great and from the Medici, the ethnic food options are excellent for such a tiny place, they are always considering customer input in their store stock, and they have a great selection of dried grains. While it would be hard to live off of this store without the nearby Treasure Island, this store is itself a little gem and it deserves your love and attention and loyalty. read more

I buy produce here when I can in order to support my fellow UChicago alumni. That, and it's close to my apartment. The store is cozy and cute, but the selection of basic staples is small and a little overpriced. It's not a place where you can do all of your shopping. For such a small store, though, they have a really great selection of ethnic foods. Curry paste from Thailand, harissa from Morocco, Japanese gummy fruit snacks, real Mexican coca-cola, Indian spices and snacks, and more can be found here. It's a great place to go if you want to find something new to try! read more

Great little neighborhood spot that is one of the few in Hyde Park open late. I wouldn't suggest going here for specific produce as the selection seems to vary, but they are a great stop for a snack or to do some pantry refills. The staff is always friendly and helpful, too. read more

I had really high hope for Open Produce, and still do...sort of. I rode my bike over there to buy a loaf of bread, and to check it out in general. It is a small store, even smaller than Newleaf in Rogers Park. There were a few things I noticed immediately when I walked in. One, a lot of the produce was looking a little withered; and two, their bagels are from NYC on North and Sheffield!!! They were out of bagels, but hopefully will be re-stocked soon. Their bread is from Medici, which is fine, but why only white bread? Sigh. I was tired and short on time, so I actually purchased a loaf of white sandwich bread for the first time in my life. How momentous. One thing that really pissed me off: I was going to buy some cottage cheese, Organic Valley, and it cost $5.75!!! Now, I always by Organic Valley cottage cheese, and even at Hyde Park Produce it costs $3.50. For a moment I raged, to myself, about how Open Produce is the LAST thing a neighborhood like Hyde Park needs. I know we have some very wealthy people in this neighborhood, but there are also many lower income residents and students. Who's going to be able to afford to run in here and pick up a half gallon of milk that costs $4.50? Again, at Hyde Park Produce, it costs $3.69. But back to those bagels...I will come over and buy bagels here since it will save me the trip to "Land of Nod." And the hipster boy behind the counter was really friendly. And if this is a sign that Hyde Park is slowly becoming the new Pilsen/Wicker Park/Ukie Village, I guess we're making progress. read more

I first heard about Open Produce on WBEZ and I cannot believe I've never been here. Instead I've been settling for sub par produce from Treasure Island or Hyde Park Produce (whose quality seems to have take an nose dive recently) or schlepping out to Whole Foods. What a beautiful, beautiful thing to know that a good place was right under my nose. I've been here twice thus far and have found the produce to be fresh. There isn't a huge variety (the store is super small but very well organized). There are also staples like milk, eggs, tamales. (Well tamales may not be a staple in your household...but yum...they will be in mine now.) A nice mix of organic, natural foods and products. The staff is a little...I don't know...perhaps I will reserve my judgment on that topic for visit three. And there will be a visit three. I'm out of kale. read more

This place is great, and open till midnight (UPDATE: now open till 2am!!) for those late-night cooking binges. The selection changes often, and they have many of your basics and lots of great specialty items. Check the produce before you buy it, there's a reason its so cheap. Some of the pre-packaged goods are expensive (even for hyde park grocery standards), but get your cereal and chips somewhere else. What this place is for are the veggies. They have inexpensive produce, things with short shelf lives are typically ripe or even over-ripe, but this is a place to go for things you're going to eat in the next day or two. Its a good place to stock up on your basics (onions, potatoes, garlic, apples, oranges) and they have lots of good random fruit selections too. read more

I LOVE Open Produce. It is a small store, but is well stocked and has reasonable prices for a store focused on organic products and produce. I don't do all my shopping here, but I tend to stop by several times a week to pick up milk, fruit, a snack, or dinner. The produce selection is high-quality, and their selection includes international foods that I could not find anywhere else. They are also open until 2am, which makes it one of the few places in Hyde Park that is open past 10. If you are a vegetarian or a vegan, this store is your dream. They have a lot of veg friendly products, and prepared or frozen foods that you can just take home and heat up. I am a student on a budget, and also frequent their bargain bin. They have a big bag of produce that needs to be used within a day or two for $1. I get a bag, chop it up, and throw it into the freezer until use. read more

I love this spot! I come here regularly mostly for their discounted bags of produce, which you can get for $1. They store their herbs (cilantro, mint, etc) in a spot behind the counter so make sure to ask if that's what you're looking for. Beyond produce, they carry sauces, pickles, booze, bacon, soap, ice cream, and even those tiny white rabbit and ginger candies that make you nostalgic about childhood. All the staff are helpful and friendly. read more

Great little produce shop open till 2 in the morning everyday! With much more than just produce, tons of great snacks, canned items, frozen goods, and breads. Tax is included in everything so you know how much you're going to pay before the register. Sometimes produce isn't the absolute must freshest, yet most of the time it's right on the money. They also have a bargain $1 section with produce, sorta a grab bag of ripe produce ready that day. I'll plan what's for dinner sometimes based on what the bargain shelf beholds. read more

I absolutely love this place. If you support local businesses organized around ethical principles and progressive values, Open Produce deserves your clientele. This small grocery store is one of the best small businesses I've been to in Chicago. They serve organic produce retrieved from local farmers. Unlike Treasure Island, which overprices every single one of its items, Open Produce's prices only reflect the real value that is necessary to sustain a business of this kind. As a staple of the Hyde Park community, Open Produce has my full support. This place rocks. read more

If nothing else, the fact that this fine epicerie is open from 8am-2am everyday is enough for at least 3 stars. But it gets so much better. The tiny grocery is stocked floor to ceiling with international and imported products that I can't find anywhere else is Hyde Park and their organic produce, dairy, and meat selection is surprising given the small square footage. An extensive offering of wine and beer, as well as some spirits and cocktail ingredients, is accompanied by handwritten recommendations and descriptions. I've found some of my favorite beers here because of this. While the prices are a little high, the quality and uniqueness of the products are phenomenal. From tofutti ice cream sandwiches and Mexican Coca Cola to imported salami and medjool dates, Open Produce is a treasure trove. Stop in and pick up a free button to rep your new best friend. read more

Lots of people told me about OP, so I went online, read reviews, saw pictures & said to myself, 'this place is far too small to meet my needs, I'll have to shop at multiple stores, no thank you.' In all fairness - I broke my foot - making multiple runs all over town for groceries is impractical, not lazy. Long story short, one day on my way home, it started to rain & I ducked into OP for shelter, and while I was browsing, there they were, Dutch Stroopwafels (my fav Dutch treat) staring me in the face, and nostalgia set in. I have lived and traveled abroad so OP & their selection is the most exciting thing to have happened to me at HP. OP is my FAV place to shop, no doubt about that. After finding OP I haven't had to set foot anywhere else, aside from exotic foods like Turkish delight, kimchee, frozen & fresh samosas, Arabic date cookies, chili chocolate, etc. they have all the staple foods too. Not to mention, my fav part about OP is obviously the fresh produce of as many varieties as they can get ahold of. Produce, that's pretty much the bulk of my diet. Aside from all the good food & convenient hours- one of the greatest things about OP is their customer service & the staff. One time, from a sheer exhausting day, I accidentally left behind a heavy bag of groceries. As I was getting further and further away from the shop in the COLD, I heard some heavy panting & footsteps "excuse me! excuse me, you forgot your groceries!" That's when I fell in love with Brittany. I'm too shy to write about how the rest of the staff is amazing too & its hard not to love the shop & appreciate the intelligent creative diverse lovable staff there. All I can say is, you can't walk into treasure island and give those guys a hug but at OP (Xenia, Lauren, Kevin, Keith, Brittany, & anyone I forgot) you are like family. read more

this place is honestly really amazing and their selection of snacks is inclusive while also still being really tasty! they have produce towards the back and also a few households items that compared to the big retailers around them like target, are also pretty superb. the only reason i'm giving 4 stars is that they're not always opened up on time, they say they open up at 8am but i would say come around 8:20 so that you're not just sitting. read more

This place is the best. I'm hipster as hell and I'm also mentally ill and don't work all the time, so I have food stamps. I do not have a car, and I have weak arms and poor balance, so I can't use my food stamps at Aldi unless I get driven. This place takes food stamps. Therefore, I have gamed the system and I can buy $8 Ariza kombucha, crazy grass-fed butter, top-of-the-line prosciutto, wonderful locally baked bread and a glut of different kinds of coffee from Dark Matter, Bridgeport, Intelligentsia, and so on, from here. One time I bought $6 Greek yogurt. The prices here are untenable but man, it's the best. Also, the produce is very fresh and you can find wild things like, I dunno, kumquats and things. They're open late if you want booze and they sell organic tampons. The clerks are really cute and I try to hit on them all but in like, a friendly "I mean no harm but I think you're cute and can we date because I don't have a boyfriend anymore (I mean, I would like him to be my boyfriend again, but a honey can dream)." But I'm not making rude remarks. I just make awkward small talk. And then they reply and I can tell no one is having it. But I still leave happy, because I've just spent $7 on lemon curd with my food stamps money. This sounds like sarcasm but it isn't. I effing love this place. read more

I've become a bigger fan over the past few months as I've noticed more and more special products available. This is one of the few places you can buy groceries at 11:30 p.m. too. It's a great option for items I realize are missing from my kitchen when I'm halfway through a recipe. The ketchup they sell (with the sign that says "The best ketchup you'll ever have") is the best ketchup I've ever had. They also sell organic free-range eggs and all kinds of neat exotic drinks. They pack a lot in this tiny space! read more

OK so you're not going to be able to do *all* your grocery shopping here, but it beats paying exorbitant prices at Treasure Island (and saves me a slightly longer walk!) Plus, it's open far later than other foodstores in the area. The produce here is dependable good, and they have tons of veggie and vegan options. I love that they also carry bakery-fresh bread. If you just need a few quick things, OP is worth a look. read more

This place, in one visit, convinced my 31-yr-old best guy friend to learn how to cook. Something I've been trying to do for 6 months. And I am not an unpersuasive person, I assure you. Super cute, suuuper affordable. Great selection of fairly seasonally correct produce and some basic staples. If you have a good stock of the basics, you can definite use this place for all of your produce needs and they'll always be fresh and beautiful. I'd kill for a place like this in my neighborhood. read more

What I love about this place is that it's open late (midnight everyday!). In sleepy Hyde Park this place helps me remember what it's like to live in the middle of the city. Granted, they don't have everything, but they have pretty cheap fruits and veggies that are relatively fresh and diverse in variety. They also have awesome random products that you would NEVER expect to find, ie. Asian favorites like Hi-Chew candy and Koala biscuits, cute little jars of good pesto and minced garlic, and Belgian waffles. Word on the street is that it's owned by UChicago alumni, which gives me even more reason to do my shopping here as much as possible instead of the horribly overpriced Treasure Island a block away. read more

You know what? This place is a rare gem in a neighborhood full of cool, unique, quirky such as Hyde Park. Catering to a diverse crowd, open late, full of all kinds of tasty, interesting, unique foods items-- I love this place. I can pop in find an iced tea, iced coffee, or other tasty beverage. I love looking through the shelves, with such a small space, I see produce and goods from all over the world. I've asked them to bring in certain things I've had a hankering for, and they've been more than willing. They really do care about their customers and what they want. It's true that its small, but that's a strength because it is so thoughtfully curated. Go there, talk to the thoughtful cashier, check out the chocolate, witness the whole of Hyde Park coming and going as they seek out their favorite foods. read more

Friendly staff carry fresh ingredients & ready-to-consume beverages & snacks, all special items. Amazing selection for such a small place!

As Obama is the UChicago version of a president, this is the UChicago version of a grocery store. Prices on the things I've bought there are cheaper than Treasure Island; definitely the specials are cheaper than both Treasure Island and Hyde Park Produce (and you can find out what those are on their blog.) Much of the food is organic; where it is more than Hyde Park Produce it is in many cases because they are making conscious decisions to source food ethically and sustainably. They are "Open Produce" (open as in source, we will see if they'll have free as in beer.) They have a blog where they tell you the deals on food they have in stock and theorize about, you know, the life of a left-wing revolutionary grocery store -- it's just like in the movies. They mostly focus on fresh produce and vegetarian choices. They should get fish, though, because I eat fish (and fish will eat you if you fall in the river so turnabout is fair play.) They are open late (11 pm), later than any other store in Hyde Park. Sort of like the Blackstone Bikes people, the Backstory Cafe people, and so on, they are young, energetic, and invested in the neighborhood, social justice, and just kind of being UChicagoesque. read more

I've been following them closely since they put up a sign on their door asking people what kind of things we wanted them to stock back in the summer. Basically, the vegetables are cheap, the far-out Indian and Mexican delicacies are wonderful, and they're open until 11pm. I come here every few days to stock up, because I can finally shop when I want to cook dinner instead of having to trudge over to Treasure Island for a week's groceries at a time. I would complain that their vegetable selection can be limited sometimes, but they're so responsive to requests that that can hardly be held against them. It's a small store and just starting up, so I would be shocked if they were able to hold much more in stock than this without it going bad. Actually, I've talked to the ultra-friendly proprietors about this, and they pointed out that their selection is both going to change with the seasons and probably get bigger as time goes on. Score! Five stars for my favorite produce store. read more

Conveniently located produce store that is always open. There is usually street parking available but this store is more for the person not trying to use the car. I am giving the place five stars for the fact that they are open late nights and offer a wide assortment of snack options. read more

Open Produce represents the anti corporate America. 1. How could you not support a business that offers superior products at reasonable prices!? 2. The "bait" at EVERY other retail store is their price tag. ie: $3.29, $4.99, $8.79. Personally, I find this tactic highly insulting. Open Produce rounds all prices. Not insulting. 3. Highly commendable business practice I have yet to see in an other retail store in my 55 years.....Open Produce builds sales tax into their already reasonable prices. This place is a dream come true! If individuals shop at the chain stores thinking they're shopping "smarter". They're loss. read more