This store is always clean & well maintained. They have a nice produce selection. Many nice seasonal items too. Love the coupon program. The checkers are mostly friendly. The manager we've encountered lately is amazing. She's so friendly & upbeat. Love her energy. read more

This store seems to have almost everything we need. The rewards program is kind of a pain but, it seems like all the other grocery store rewards programs are a pain too. This is our main grocery store because of the convenient location and due to the fact that we know where everything is at. We bring our own paper bags because they give you a 5 cent credit per bag and we are reducing waste. You do get a choice here of paper or plastic. Plastic seems to be thin and they don't hold up. Also, when you put plastic in your trunk they groceries have a tendency to slide around. No 5 cent credit when you bring plastic bags back for reuse. read more

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So I'm fr nor cal/ Bay Area and this store is only in Indiana. I chatted w the clerk (she was wonderful), and she mentioned they have like 14? (I think she said 14) locations, but ONLY in Indiana. This place reminded my family of Nugget. It was really polished and nice, however, we thought it was way better than nugget bc they were friendlier, and the prices were way better for specialty items and brands. Parking was ample and the area felt really safe. Our fam fr Chicago and Indiana said this is a nice area. The Christmas decor was amazing, they went all out- classy, yet really cute and fun! We're in Chicago /Indiana about 4 weeks a year and we'll def be doing all of our grocery shopping here whenever we're in town since our hotel rooms always have kitchens. read more

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I expect this store will soon close, the quality of products and service has declined significantly in the last few years. The night manager has absolutely no customer service skills and accosted my 18 year old granddaughter and myself over lottery tickets. I gave my tickets to my granddaughter to have the clerk check them while I stood next to her looking at scratch offs. The night manager intruded our interaction with the clerk, yelling about age restrictions. We explained she was in fact 18 and simply handing the tickets to the clerk to check, not even buying tickets, the night manager continued to rant even after finding out she was 18. What was supposed to be the end of a fun day turned horribly wrong. We only stopped in to buy a cake and check the tickets. Stracks lost 2 More customers last night. Inexcusable behavior from a person who should Never be a manager or left to represent a business. read more

When asking for help from one of your bakery people (dark haired girl with attitude), she clearly did not want to help me, tried to blow me off. However, I insisted and did not leave. She finally came over to me at the counter and talked to me rudely. Someone should tell her that her only job isn't baking, but customer service should also be included. She failed miserably! This happened at 3 pm, 4/21/26. read more

Strack & Van Til Portage, In. Went above and beyond any expectations I could have hoped for. I Totally Appreciate the Manager Bill and Ryan in the Meat Dept. After a minor miscommunication with the shopper. They set me up and Manager Bill even personally delivered the Biggest and Best looking Crown Prime Rib Roast I have ever seen. just in time for that Perfect Easter Dinner. I have truly been Blessed many times by Portage, In. Strack & Van Til It takes the whole TEAM to give this kind of service like this. kudos to all of you Thank You Very Much read more

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Nothing yet I've been trying to purchase some wine and show wine vinegar no real wine it's never been so hard to buy some wine i want some wine but they will sell vinegar read more

Rotten food and expired food The service is okay and I talked to customer service and they seemed helpful. It is usually dirty and meat has odor. I bought taffy apples that were all rotting! But they still sold it. I must've spent a lot of money on expired food. Do not go to! If you are buying something like juice boxes you're fine but don't buy fruits, vegetables, and bread! Do better. read more

Two encounters with a person in their deli section and both were very negative. I'll start by telling you the truth regarding their store prepared food products; "VERY DELICIOUS". I stood at their deli, on October 23, 2025 where an employee there turned themselves away from me and just stood there. Another customer #64 had been called and was being waited on by someone else. After standing in front of me the person began to walk away, I said you're not working and they turned and came back (having taking only a few steps). I then told them I wanted the two piece ( chicken). They asked me what two pieces did I want. I said, "two thighs". Then a supervisor came and told me the two pieces didn't come with this combination only a thigh and drumstick. The problem seemed to be each time I have been there the person has not wanted to wait on me. After bagging the chicken their attitude got worse. I told them that they were at work and they should stop playing with me. At that point they put the bag down and refused to put the price on it so that I could purchase it. The supervisor at the deli told the person, they had done nothing wrong. The supervisor spoke to them like you would a little puppy you are trying to potty train. I told the person to stay off of social media because this is where I believe the hostility toward me is coming from. I think employers should be aware of the power of social media to imbed itself in the day to day customer service experience some customers may have. Employees should not be allowed to bring social media into the workplace and do not allow persons running these sites to become the defacto leader of your workforce. Also everyone should avoid businesses where employees go out of their way to dampen your spirits. I did speak to a store manager. read more

Very clean store with friendly people It's a pleasure shopping and browsing. We love the fried chicken and the breads read more

Shame on you stacks for selling beef tenderloin on your 2 day meat sale. Stracks always advertises black Angus choice beef. The tenderloin on sale is utility grade really never heard of that grade. read more

I like shopping in Northwest Indiana, and enjoy shopping here for groceries and Sushi. Yes, and Sushi. The prices are reasonable- especially compared to tax-crazy Illinois, and the store's Sushi is fresh. The sushi chef is personable and does a fantastic job. The store carries an assortment of wine and beer and I've never had a bad experience. I've visited this store countless times, too. Social distancing is practiced and the greeters at the entrance throughly clean each cart before rolling it to you. I haven't experienced this much in the land of Lincoln. read more

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This about the Strack's in Highland. After buying several items there that were out of date I always check the experation label. The prices...if it's not at a sale price at Stracks I go to Meijer's. Their store is bigger, the aisles are wider, and there is no dangerous crowding at the only entrance/exit right into traffic. Their fried chicken used to be good, now you get it in a plastic bag in a puddle of grease. read more

We ordered our wedding cake and cannolis from the bakery and it was fantastic! They delivered it to the hall and everything! The cake was delicious and the cannolis are always great! Everyone was so on top of their game I would for sure recommend it for anything and definitely a wedding! They even let you do a cake tasting for it which is always a nice touch! read more

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I am a grocer's worst nightmare. I really am. I am the girl who's always asking the poor produce guy if they happen to have anything fresher in the back. They always come back with options even though really the stuff that's already out is perfectly fine. I am also the girl who always reaches for the box that's behind the box that's up front. Yep. I confess. That's me. And still. No one has ever asked me to leave. ^_~ They always carry the things no one else carries. Himalayan Pink Sea Salt for instance. And daikon. And their sugar free chocolates are always fresh. Yes, I can tell when they are not. The store is always clean and everyone is friendly and HELPFUL. Sometimes too helpful. So... in the interest of full disclosure... there is one lady at the registers who will tie my produce bags. I don't know why she does this. I am a grown woman. If I want my produce bags tied I am fully capable of tying them myself. However, they always have plenty of lines open so I'll just stand in someone else's line cuz I don't wanna hurt anyone's feelings. And just yeah... And... AND... they have this little display of fresh fruit for your kids to snack on while you shop. Now, my son is too old to actually "participate", however, there was one instance when my blood sugar was dropping low. I mean LOW. Yes. I helped myself to a cutie and, yes, it was delicious. And before any of ya'll wanna be sending me messages or leaving comments I totally offered to pay for that cutie at the register and the sweet lady totally wouldn't let me. She said she was happy to take part in saving my life. Bahahahaha! No joke. Her words. =] My review is already too long but I couldn't write one without writing about the beautiful flowers this place always has for sale. I never buy any cuz I'm on a budget but I always park in the same spot so I always enter and exit through the same doors. Just so I can catch a glimpse. They make me happy. Okay. One last thing. I would totally leave an extra star if I could. BECAUSE... they donated 40 cases of water to my son's school for their Walk A Thon. And that's kind of amazing. read more

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It's highly possible Laura M. Is the worst cashier EVER! Stracks has always had well-trained and polite cashiers, but obviously Laura M. SLEPT through her training. I'm entering her newly opened line and she tells me to back up so that TW0 other customers can go ahead of me. She told me they were ahead of me, but I had told them that the register was opening and so they moved their carts behind me. But Laura told me to move back so they could move forward. I moved. Then Laura told the others that I was wrong...muttered and checked them out. My turn and I asked her why they were moved up and she told me that they were ahead of me. Then she muttered a variety of nasty little combinations of faces and rude remarks. As I was leaving she was talking more smack about me to her next customers. Please Jason, spend some time teaching her manners, or let her collect carts from the parking lot where she can communicate with objects and not humans. read more

Customer service out the window due to harassing customers about masks. Employees and Managers both I am referring to. They will legit get super loud and chase you around the store. And if they don't agree with your mask they will ask you to pull it up. Medical exemptions no longer matter to them. Stay away!!!!!!! read more

The cashier blew her nose and didn't wash her hands or use hand sanitizer. That's absolutely disgusting and unsanitary. Then when I mentioned I didn't want her to touch my food after blowing her nose, the little bagger girl told me I could just leave. Very rude, with a disgusting attitude towards customers. Don't go here if you don't want to get sick. Or better yet, maybe the lady at the register shouldn't have gone to work sick. Absolutely appalling. Not to mention the service there was rude and uncalled for. I will be calling and talking to the owner. read more

Shopper beware!!! My wife was in this store today and an employee broke a bottle of red sauce all over her brand new shoes. When she reported it to the store manager (Dennis Jerome) she was told to try and dry-clean them because he "knew" it would look ok afterwards. The issue is that this was the first time she wore the shoes, and even showed the manager the receipt that she still had in her email for the shoes. Strack & Van Til should replace her new shoes with the same ones!! We will NOT be back to this store that we shop at 2-3 times per week, and will make sure everyone we talk to knows how they treat customers when their employees damage personal property. read more

This is one of the larger ones so they good selection of items.....a in house Sushi bar makes it convenient...it gives you a small town feel with a upscale taste of items.....it is fully staffed so finding help is never an issue read more

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Horrible produce!!! Rotten strawberries constantly! Stop selling rotten produce. I have to go to Aldi right after to get my produce.

I could tolerate this store exception is everything is 3-4 dollars higher than anywhere else.So disappointing..Spinach $3dollars higher; Liquid eggs $4dollars higher...than anywhere else!!! The list goes on and on!!! read more

There are other reviews of Strack n Van Till store about customers being treaded rudely and i realized how true it is. We had been shopping here at Schererville, IN for only last few months, mostly no interaction since we pick ourselves and self checkout, but this Sunday we got the real experience of interaction with Strack & Van Till associate. I along with my daughter went to the Customer service to get change for a $5 note and i was shocked how badly i was responded by the lady at the counter. She rudely asked in loud voice about it which i could not understand as well as a bit taken back, once i clarified what i wanted she shook her head in irritation and showing it openly, probably because i could not understand her first or delayed my reply since i was trying to digest her attitude. I had never been treated so disrespectfully and never thought store employees sitting at the Customer Service counters can show such demeaning and rude attitudes to customers, that too those who did not come for any favour or free-bees but for legitimate service. There are other stores nearby like Meijer and Wholefood we frequent and never faced such experience where you are made to feel belittled, all the while in front of my 8 yr old daughter. I even stood frozen for few moments trying to digest the treatment and she even showed irritation while handing out the $1 bills. I wanted to refuse to take it or ask for the store manager but realized the way she was behaving and talking loudly i did not wanted to create a scene and we just left, instead choose to write this review and never to visit any of the Strack n Van Till stores in future. read more

Update on my review: wow oh wow!! The remodel reminds me of Marianos in IL!! Tons of organic and gluten free choices now!! Vegetarian stuff as well! They have this awesome pasta area, pizza bar, BBQ spot and sandwich area where you could, should you choose, have lunch or dinner right there!!! They have a salad bar as well. Want them to grill your steak or chicken? Yup, they do that too! The chef does a fantastic job! My hubby and I have taken advantage of that a few times now. We have had him grill it up and got some mashed potatoes and ate food right in the cafe. Cheese lover? They have a ton! Beer lover? Tons of that too! They also have fresh squeezed OJ, lemonade and carrot juice! Loving it! Not to mention an albanese area with chocolate!!! read more

This store is always clean, always stocked and always packed with associates. I either go here and if I CANNOT find what I am looking for then I will go to st john location but this is my main location. I prefer to do my shopping here than in Jewel-osco or Walmart or even Marianos. read more

This is really nice grocery store. It's a little pricey but oh well. The Spirits section is aweeessome. Meat department is pretty good. The have a really nice hot food bar. The produce department for my taste can be a little bit better. But where that department lack the others pick up. read more

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We came in Florida, went to this store on Dec 08 2023 for fruit to make a salad and sandwiches these employees couldnt have been more rude. First I asked a woman with a chart by the prepared food if they had sandwiches rings she rudely told if you want that go to subway. I walked away mentioned that to my wife as she was picking out fruit so she went to the sandwich counter and again another woman charting behind to counter and asked here how big can you get sandwiches she pointed to the sign and thats it and then told her we dont make sandwiches until 10am it was 945am and walked away. We went to check out with our fruit and the cashier couldnt have been nicer and professional even told us about a Fannie May sale so I went over to the Fannie May cooler where another woman was stocking it and I stated Fannie May 2 for 1 Yes and she turned and said Yeah only as marked slammed the door and walked away. Needless to say we come in town twicw a year to visit family but will never visit this stracks again. I own several businesses in Florida and all 3 of these employees will be hitting the unemployment line. read more

This is a great store! Coming from Chicago to visit family, I love this Strack and Van Til location! Spacious interior! Beautiful store! Well stocked with the best prepared food, produce and meats! Great presentation! Well lit and tastefully done! Fresh! Love the bakery section too! Clean and spiffy! I am stocking up ! Why!? NO! Five (5) cents per bottle water tax NO! Penny per ounce Cook County Sweetened Beverage Tax NO! Seven (7) per bag fee, disguised as yet another hidden Chicago tax. Tired of supporting stores that mix politics and business like Wal-Mart and Starbuck's coffee! ......I refuse to support stores that disrespect me! I am supporting local businesses like Strack and Van Til Next I am going to move to Indiana where people still have a fighting chance! Great Store and YES! I am a fan! Highly recommended! read more

My husband I picked up some stuffed flounder this past Saturday. It was horrible. The flounder itself was fine, but the stuffing was not edible. Unfortunately, there was more of the horrible stuffing than there was fish and they were over $12 a piece. read more

I was waiting patiently in line by the floral/balloon area. After 10 minutes I'm not over exaggerating. The woman working in that area literally ignored me and left the station after blowing up who knows how many number balloons she did just to place in the show area. read more

As usual finished shopping standing in line for 15 minutes just for a customer in front of me to say : she said she closed? However, a sign was posted OPEN. Then her store lead said , she is closed after you ? I shared , it's a signed posted saying I'm OPEN. Oh her light doesn't work? Again a sign says OPEN. As I was standing in line with my husband I shared with him the lady stated I'm closed and I was sharing with him a sign was posted . Then she said I was closed? First of all no one was talking to her as she was sharing with the customer upfront I'm closed? Then she screwed up the customer order and we still standing additional 15 minutes ? Customer Service? None, as we all is aware we are standing in these long lines waiting to be service for someone to say I'm closed? But have a sign posted open ? read more

I absolutely love the floral department at this Stracks! They have respectful pricing and wonderful customer service. Wendy ensured to have a beautiful arrangement completed and ready for pickup on very short notice and she did not disappoint. Thank you Wendy! read more

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We stopped in to check out the cafe and we're very pleased. It's a grocery store comparable to Mariano's. Mariano's has a much larger selection but the salad bar was what you'd expect and clean. I love brussel sprouts and they were delicious!!!! The cafe staff was so friendly- it's nice to have this as an option. read more

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Stracks is a very clean grocery store. The prices are not bad. The only reason why I did not give them a 5 star rating was because they need to monitor their fruit more closely. I found some mold growing on what was supposed to be Fresh strawberries numerous times. And I had bought some Fresh? Shrimp from their deli a year ago.I went home immediately ( just a 5 minute drive) and when I I wrapped the shrimp they smelled so bad I had to return them. Strack did reimburse me. read more

In a land where people still ask, "paper or plastic?" And your grocery buggy is pushed to your vehicle and unloaded...how rare, how warm of a memory that grocery shopping is a wholistic experience. The prices aren't bad and the selection/ variety of merchandise is on par with most other grocery chains. read more

The best grocery store around. The staff is friendly and helpful. The store is very clean and shelves are well stocked. The prices are excellent. We love the Daily Specials! Fresh meals to go. The variety is amazing. Pulled pork, chicken, salads, side dishes, full salad bar, fresh made to order pasta... read more

I love this store. Much better selection than the old Ultra Foods. I don't have to shop at three different places anymore. A one stop shop. At last. read more

This is the closest grocery store to our house, so I have a love/hate relationship with it. I like the store, but like others say the prices are higher. I never ever mind paying, but for example, their gluten free section needs an update. Some of the products such as "Bob's Red Mill" products are expired. And, by expired, I mean a year expired. I understand that specialty items don't move as fast, i.e. "gluten free", but check your stock. You must justify your prices somewhere. read more

We recently had the chicken dinner catering package, and were thoroughly impressed. This is my first experience having an event catered, so I will admit that I have nothing to which this can be compared, but right down to the serving spoons bundled together, everything was perfect. The food was tasty, better than wedding food. My order was ready a few minutes before expected, and the staff was helpful and friendly. I will definitely consider Stracks catering packages for future events. read more

I want to put a special shout out to Susan from the Deli. She went above and beyond by actually putting over $2 of my bill on her debit card. I had lost my wallet, so I was short on the money I needed to pay for a lunch that we were giving our employees. I ran out to my car to dig up change, and in the meantime, she paid the remainder of my bill! Thank you so much, Susan. I so appreciated that! And the lunch was delicious ... our employees ate it with gusto! read more