We got a half lamb for Greek Easter it was ready when promised and it was delicious, we also got…read moresome Kalamata olives and Greek feta cheese that was also outstanding. It's nice to have a local grocer for your groceries in the neighborhood. Support your local small businesses so we can keep them

Got a few things from this Greek convenience store and deli. It certainly does look like it's…read morespartan inside. Spartan Brothers is a better place to get freshly cut cheeses and meats, and deli salads, than it is to get groceries it seems. Actual groceries are pretty limited. There's a few cool other things. Convenience is the best thing about it. It's pretty basic looking inside, with a counter full of cheeses and meats. There's also a lot of ION chocolate bars, which aren't easy to find at other stores. As for the rest of the store, the shelves have the actual groceries. One interesting thing is the tank of olive oil. Get however much of it you want and fill a container. The groceries include pantry staples like pasta. Has some reasons to come here. It's located on Harlem Avenue at Touhy. The place is known for having cheeses and meats, but there's some things okay for vegetarians.

Nice selection of Far East Asian beverages, snacks, ice cream, and snack. Good pricing, well lit,…read morequick accurate check out.

We decided on a lobster boil for Christmas Eve and they were one of the few places open on…read moreChristmas Eve! I needed 10 and they said if I got there early in the morning, there'd be more than enough. They were right! They had over 30 healthy, active lobsters to choose from. They gave me a free cooler with ice pack to take the lobsters. They charge $10.99 per lb for 2lbs and under so I always get between 1.75 to 2 lb lobsters. It's the perfect tail size to overall weight ratio to me. I've gone to a handful of places in Chinatown since moving to Pilsen almost 4 years ago. This is my third time coming here and it's honestly the best on quality. The great price is secondary when dealing with live seafood. Quality is the most important and Chicago Food Market delivers. They are cash only, so keep that in mind and it's honestly the only negative about this place.

Great business with a touch of everything Irish. The staff was very helpful and catered to my…read moreneeds. Will go back for sure.

Great stuff. Got a little pricey over the years but other then that it's still the best wit top…read morequality imports

Cool store with great Eastern European staples. Bought some nice looking Cevapi…read more Can't wait to return and try some of the other treat. Shop Local!

Great little market with a decent selection of European products. Always find something new and…read moredifferent each time I go. Moreover, they have handmade phyllo dough that is honestly sole of the best I've ever had anywhere. Will definitely be going back again. Call ahead to make sure they have phyllo dough, as she hand makes it, so I'm assuming it could run out.

Very sad to see Joe & Franks close, it was a neighborhood institution for many decades…read more The family was always super friendly and helpful The food was always delicious and authentic

Great Store friendly counter staff And of my goodness the…read morefood i purchase is really good.

"Food is a central activity of mankind and one of the single most significant trademarks of a…read moreculture." Mark Kurlansky It is my mission while I am residing in the northwest Chicago suburbs to submerse myself in the cultural treasure trove around me and experience as much as I can, as fast as I can. Finding the best and most authentic international groceries (and conversing with the owners and patrons inside) is one of the best means to do this, I have found. On my way to Assi (a Korean grocery), I saw the Zander Import Groceries sign with the curious winged lion. "Another time," I thought. But, it ate at me while I was shopping at Assi. So, I read a few Yelp reviews in the parking lot and decided to endure the six o'clock traffic on Milwaukee Ave and drive back there. The reviews said bread and pickles, try the bread and pickles. That was the mission. I believe it not chance that Zander was grinding fresh Turkish Coffee beans for another customer as I walked in. The smell was inviting and immediately perked me up. Now I know I'll come back when I have coffee drinking guests to entertain. There are plenty of good Indian, Pakistani, and Persian stores within a few miles of Zander Import Groceries, but Zander earns his relevance due to certain specific Assyrian goods he offers. The breads are acquired from bakeries in Skokie and Chicago, and the quality is good. The lavash was particularly nice, but the heavily floured crust left me wanting some of that coffee to wash it down. The Assyrian bread had a great bite and reminded me of a doughnut without sugar. (Does that make sense?) A kind gentleman patron directed me to a spicy homemade pickle of cabbage, carrot, and spices. I must say, it was delicious and I hope my husband loves it as much as I do. Zander also had some imported pickles and olives which looked fascinating. There were other staples, too, as you can see from my photos. This shop is definitely needed and earns its place with some unique offerings. I enjoyed my pickles and bread, and will have what is left of them to accompany an eggplant dish I am making tomorrow night. Brittney Tun Food Writer and Culinary Enthusiast

Really friendly owners/staff. Well stocked, all the best brands of imported goods. Sells the best…read moreshrak, lavash, and pita.

Everytime I call to place and order I get very bad bombastic experience from John, the owner! Every…read moresingle time, you place an order, bad attitude over the phone, you go to store, completely disrespectful owner towards his costumers. The one that give him 5 stars, or are family member or no chance with that unprofessional business attitude.

very bad not reliable customer service promises not fulfilled ... and product sold with no valueread more

Eataly Chicago is a massive 63,000-square-foot Italian food hall in River North that perfectly…read morebalances a gourmet market with high-end dining. It's a "choose your own adventure" destination--great for a quick espresso, a sit-down meal, or souvenir shopping. * The Food: The second floor is the heart of the action. La Pizza & La Pasta serves incredible Neapolitan pies and authentic pasta. For something more casual, grab a slice of Roman-style pizza or fresh gelato on the ground floor.I could live my entire life on that fettuccine Alfredo; the kids spaghetti was also spectacular and so was the pizza . * The Market: You'll find top-tier imported olive oils, house-made mozzarella, and a massive selection of Italian wines. It's an excellent spot to pick up specialty ingredients you won't find at a standard grocery store. * The Vibe: It gets very busy on weekends, so aim for a weekday lunch or early dinner if you want to avoid the crowds. If you have time, check out their cooking school for a hands-on pasta-making class. Pro Tip: Head to the central "Piazza" on the second floor to enjoy a glass of wine and a cheese board while people-watching.

PSA! PSA: There may be nearly 5,000 good Yelp reviews but that was from Eataly's heyday. Any good…read morecustomer review now is only because they got extremely lucky on their visit. This location is not what is used to be and has gone downhill in recent years. The staff they hire have gone downhill. Certainly not on par with the prices they charge, nor for the pretentious experience they are trying to create. Today 5/17/26, I ordered 4 items to-go at the Cafe Lavazza station on the first floor: three food items and a drink. I got home, and realized one of my items was missing. My immediate thought was the cashier did not bag my 4th food item. I was also open to the idea that maybe she never even rang the 4th item up but since they did not give me a receipt I wasn't sure. I only had my bank charge amount. So, around 12p, I called and asked for a manager. An AA female manager got on the phone and right away gave the lazy vibe that she was irritated, and bothered that she had to help a customer. I explained that I was missing an item but wasn't sure since I was not handed a receipt. I further explained that I was open to the fact that maybe it was never rang up, and that I was hoping she could check my receipt to tell me either way. She finally found my receipt, in an annoyed manner told me the 4th item was never rung up, THEN hung the phone up on me. I was shocked - but not really because as I mentioned, Eataly's recent hires have gone downhill. I was disappointed to experience a "manager" behave this way. This sorry excuse for a manager is the reason I will never frequent that station again. Eataly do better and please hire intelligent, capabable, and helpful managers in the future. And get rid of that one.

Ordered corn beef and cabbage take out dinner for the second year in a row. It was extremely busy,…read morestaff was hustling, service was great, food is phenomenal! I'm deducting a star because they ran out of Irish soda bread. Was disappointed they did not prepare better.

This is an AWESOME Neighborhood Market with A Full Stock of IRISH Food Products and Essentials…read more Along with a FANTASTIC Restaurant Next Door. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

Really fresh seafood. Great staff and reasonable pricing considering large portion sizes.read more

Our favorite restaurant. Outstanding seafood. Especially love the Oyster Rockefeller and crab legs…read more Generous portions. Outstanding service as well.