Stopped by Elgin Fresh Market looking for cactus tortillas, but even though they didn't have them,…read moreI ended up leaving with so many delicious items from their fresh food section! I picked up the cuerito salad, nopales salad, chicharrón en salsa verde, guisado de res, and two tamales to go. Everything looked fresh and homemade. What really stood out was the customer service. The employee helping me at the fresh food counter was incredibly kind and even let me sample the tamales beforehand to make sure l liked them before purchasing. That level of hospitality really made the experience memorable. I came in for one

Lots of great deli - hot and cold and the bakery and meat - wow! I enjoyed using the platter and…read moreplacing bakery on it with the tongs.

Not the kind of farmers market I had in mind. I was looking to buy fruit and produce, and there was…read morejust one vendor that sells produce. His prices were very reasonable, but selection was small. There are mostly food trucks here, and the live music was nice. I definitely like the late hours and the pretty riverside scenery, but very disappointed in the minimal produce available. Parking is free right next to the market, which was a pleasant surprise!! Despite being close to my house, I won't be going back. The Wheaton French Market is nicer and has more variety.

It is nice that the Elgin Farmer's Market is open on Friday after work hours but it wasn't the same…read moreas the farmer's markets I've gone to in the city. It was a nice experience but I likely won't be going back unless it is for a dining experience. Pros: -longer hrs compared to the typical morning only farmer's market -free parking in a covered garage -dog friendly -clean -live band / music -options to dine in at restaurants near by Cons: -not the anticipated farmer's market I was expecting (mainly vendors & food truck options, but no fruits/veggies etc like the farmer's markers in the city

Bowls are what to get in Elgin. It has quite a few choices to fill these. Around The Bowl is one of…read morethe places in Dream Hall at 51, a food hall. Kind of simple concept with a few unique flavor options. The prices are okay if kind of high, it seems. Among the options at the one long counter. It's got a few other places it shares with so it gets kind of confusing to be honest. The options have great variety. Many countries to choose from. There's Greek, Mediterranean, and Mexican among the options. It's about $11 for a bowl. You choose proteins for several of these. I got the Curry Bowl. This has coconut curry, green peppers, peanuts, red peppers, and white rice. She got the Mediterranean Bowl. This has the classic stuff including black olives, feta, and hummus. Choices of proteins on the bowls includes meats like beef or chicken. There's also vegetables if not wanting any meats. For sure it's one of the best places to visit in this food hall. It's closed Sundays. There's a few options for vegans and vegetarians.

Service was good. Portion was just perfect and I like to eat. I had the curry chicken and shrimp…read morebowl. Was very good not overwhelming. Not spicy at all. Will do again.

It's a great grocery store to go to the prices are generally cheap, there's self check out which…read moremakes the process extremely fast nowdays, the customer service is generally friendly I've never had a issue with anyone and the food inside the store is fresh, I'd go here over jewel any day

I might actually shop here on a regular basis if they had more than 1 cashier working at a time and…read morelines that were not 20 people deep. ridiculous! I'd rather pay a couple cents more at Elgin Fruit Market across the street, and save my sanity.

This store is exceptionally clean the meat was choice grade at reasonable prices. Always fresh…read moreproduce. The employees were very helpful. Highly recommended

Been a fan of Armando's since I was a little girl. Family owned and operated…read more Support your local business!

Well let's just say that saying when you don't look for something it will come to you when needed…read morethe most! That's how this business is. I walked into the bank to do my work stuff and I was greeted with a flyer to try this business and I looked and it was the products I take every day anyway! I was so excited as I was just transferred to the store that I work at so I have not had a chance to look for a local nutrition shop but yeah like I said if found me and I couldn't be more happy! I love the atmosphere of this place. It's very clean and well maintained. They even have exercise and Zumba classes! Then there's the workers omg they all have positive vibes and are just so welcoming and sweet! I've been to quite a few Herbalife nutrition shops across couple states and this one is definitely in my top 3. They have a large supply of products on display and that menu looks naughty but indeed very healthy as the best products are used but there's parfaits, desert tacos, crepes (I tried on my first visit and they were scrumptious!), and waffles. Stop by and give them a try, you won't leave tired or disappointed that's for sure

Finally got a chance to try their crepes. Absolutely delicious! Love clean eating options close to…read morehome and supporting this small business. Welcoming and inviting location.

I went just to get some jerky when I saw they were selling snow cones for 3 dollars and it was…read moredelicious I recommend buying it

I brought a deer in to get processed for the first time, I've been hunting for 42 years. I've…read moreknown about John's Elgin Market for many years, however, I've always processed my own deer. I wish I would have started going to John's years ago! The people at John's are absolutely amazing, helpful and professional. The service I received was fantastic, the sausage and sticks are delicious! I will definitely be taking my deer to John's from now on. Thank you for the great experience!

I like this grocery store, because they have a range of items needed to cook different cuisines…read morefrom around the world. I also have them a high rating because of the bakery items. The tres leches cake is unbelievable!!! The store itself could probably use some updating.

I shop at Butera and get good meat, produce and deli prices. They are affordable for people raising…read morefamilies and elderly or disabled on a fixed income. Also the people working there are nice.