A Way of Life Natural Food & Nutrition Center

9359 N Milwaukee Ave
Niles, IL 60714

Anum A. writes: This is really big place with a lot to do and see. They have a big grocery store in here with all types of food. You can also shop here for clothes and shoes and other items. Prices are cheap and there are never long lines.

Howard & Sons Quality Meats

719 Ridge Rd
Munster, IN 46321

TOM A. writes: ''' HOWARD"S up date '''  DATE LINE 2200 hrs. 09/06/06 get the howie's ribs you will not be sorry,, salt pepper  good hot fire not flames . half hour 40 min and thats it for me lil pink never scared me ...  Howard's  is a class act ..NO  frills…

Thuringer Meats

624 S Arthur Ave
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Kathy R. writes: A genuine, old-fashioned butcher shop: I'd thought they disappeared sometime during my childhood!  But Thuringer's is alive and well, selling prime meats (I believe they make their own sausages). This is where we go to buy veal and other cuts of meat…

Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

412 E Devon Ave
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Toro E. writes: At this location, they give you a free donut as you walk up to the counter!  Not all Krispy Kremes around the country has this procedure.  I hope it doesn't go away.  I usually walk up, get the free donut, order a coffee, and leave.  I think they do…

Cora Lee Candies Inc

1844 Waukegan Road
Glenview, IL 60025

Nancy K. writes: English Toffee and Barque are what they are known for and they are very good.  

They have a little bit of everything.  Mint squares, grumpies (turtles), non-pariels, truffles, sugar free assortment, fruits and nuts and an assortment of old time…

Health Kick

5735 Dempster St
Morton Grove, IL 60053

Paul S. writes: What a great place. and the owner, Orlando, what a great guy.

not only is he incredibly knowledgable about the products and how they work, but he is honest and doesn't try to sell you something you don't need. infact he talked  me out of buying a…

Godiva Chocolatier

350 Old Orch Shoppng Ctr
Skokie, IL 60077

Lacie G. writes: Godiva is God inspired.  Just the thought of a Godiva truffle makes my mouth water. How pavlovian.

Burhop's Fish & Seafood

1515 Sheridan Rd
Wilmette, IL 60091

Nick N. writes: Little known secret: Burhops will take any kind of fish from the cooler and grill a fish sandwich for you, outside on a charcoal grill.  The sandwiches come on a big fluffy bun with lettuce, tomato, onions and your choice of mustard or red pepper…

95th Produce Market

7759 W 95th St
Hickory Hills, IL 60457

Michelle H. writes: Really good prices on all kinds of fresh produce.  They even tend to keep their prices low when certain fruits are out of season.  I can still get peaches and nectarines in the middle of winter for less than a dollar a pound.  They also have a very…

Wagner's Seafood West

7231 W College Dr
Palos Heights, IL 60463

Azulina N. writes: Since this branch opened several years ago, this has been my mom's favorite place to buy fish.  She told me last week that she had already placed her order for Christmas Eve.  As infrequently as she goes, she is still recognized and greeted warmly by…

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

52 S La Grange Rd
La Grange, IL 60525

Izzy N. writes: This is right by the thai place I tried. I wanted something sweet, had a rough day working and needed to reward myself! I'm a sucker for chocolate/candy covered apples so I had the snickers and heath toffee covered ones. They slice up the apples for…

Lawrence Fish Market
Neighborhood: Albany Park

3914 W Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Amanda P. writes: The best and cheapest sushi in Chicago is right here, take away only.  Lawrence fish market supplies fish to pretty much every sushi restaurant in Chicago, but the fish is at its freshest right at the source.  They specialize in party platters, but…

Berwyn Fruit Market

3811 S Harlem
Berwyn, IL 60402

Clarissa J. writes: Why go to a place like Jewel or Dominick's or even Whole Foods and pay exorbitant amounts of "sweet moola" for produce that's average-at-best?  Well, I guess Whole Foods has great produce, but it's SUPER pricey.

Berwyn Fruit Market is a true gem in…

Dinner by Design Maxwell Street
Neighborhood: University Village

716 W Maxwell St
Chicago, IL 60686

Andrea R. writes: Full Disclosure: I haven't actually been to Dinner by Design Maxwell Street yet, but did get a chance to taste some of their delicious food at the Yelp Elite Squad event at Lush Wine and Spirits.

This Dinner by Design franchise just opened 2 1/2 weeks…

Superior Nut & Candy Co Inc
Neighborhood: New City, Back of the Yards

1111 W 40th St
Chicago, IL 60609

Muhammad A. writes: I got some chocolate from here from my friend and it was amazing! Their was nothing wrong with it. It was just perfect in every way.It tasted good outside and inside.My friend also told me that it didn't cost him much to get this candy!

Calumet Fisheries Inc
Neighborhood: South Deering

3259 E 95th St
Chicago, IL 60617

Mark S. writes: Now some blanch at going to Andersonville or Pilsen for food, but this joint is way, way, way out of the way. We are talking about in the shadows of the skyway bridge.

That being said. Shut down your computer. Get in your car (if you don't drive,…

Sun View Market

9020 W Golf Rd
Niles, IL 60714

Tara M. writes: While I respect others views, this is reall more of a produce market than it is a grocery store.  The first time I shopped there I didn't like it because I was hoping I could pick up more for a BBQ I was having.  Since then, however, I find that…

Whole Foods Markets

1640 Chicago Ave
Evanston, IL 60201

Kathy R. writes: Agreed: this is one scary parking lot.  I've had several near-collisions with pedestrians and cars. Not well-designed.  I go here every few weeks to stock up on a few things I can't get elsewhere.  One of these, I hate to admit, is the Vosges…

Sweet Factory
Neighborhood: The Loop

100 W Randolph St Uppr 105
Chicago, IL 60601

Izzy N. writes: Matchmaker, matchmaker, make me a match.
Find me a find, catch me a catch....

Duh, you'll find your match here alright. In the form of candy that is..
If you don't know the song than BLASPHEMY!!! Here: http://www.youtube.com... Learn it!! Lyrics are…

Popcorn Palace & Candy Emporium
Neighborhood: Near North Side

600 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611

Amaliya L. writes: Amazing.  It is so FUC-ing good.  I like to pretend that the Chicago Style popcorn and Caramel Nut corn is really good for you.  It is made out of cheese, popcorn, and deluxe nuts, right?  I for one would never turn down a tin...it melts in your…

Whole Foods Market
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3300 N Ashland Ave
Chicago, IL 60657

Jerry M. writes: I know everyone whines about Whole Foods being so much more expensive than Trader Joe's.

Well they can just come here and get some cheese to go with their whine. Okay, cheese is probably more expensive here, but there are some items that are HOT…

Australian Homemade
Neighborhood: Lakeview

3425 N Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657

Ren H. writes: The chocolate fudge here is amazing!  They've got tons of flavors and its decorated on the top to give it that added flair!   Also, their sorbet is some of the best I've ever had, the flavors are so strong and intense!  Try the pear and green apple!

Gourmet 47 Market and Cafe
Neighborhood: Near West Side

112 N. May St
Chicago, IL 60610

Caroline A. writes: This place went through a slight renovation and now called Arista Foods.

Good beer and wine selection here if you don't have time to make it to Sam's. I like some of the prepared foods... all of the chicken salads are great.

Long Grove Confectionary
Neighborhood: Near West Side

500 W. Madison Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Ren H. writes: This is an awesome chocolate and candy place!  They've got great themed gift packs and the prices are pretty reasonable.  This location is especially cool because its in the train station so you can grab a gift on your way to see someone or grab a…

Mayflower Food
Neighborhood: Chinatown

2104 S. Archer Avenue
Chicago, IL 60686

Audrey J. writes: Four words: Ten types of Pocky.

*shivers and faints from foodgasms*

Edible Arrangements
Neighborhood: DePaul

2223 N Clybourn Ave
Chicago, IL 60614

Kim J. writes: I haven't purchased from this place, but I did receive a wonderful basket of goodies from my best friend for my birthday today.  SO GOOD!  Lots of fresh fruit dipped in chocolate delivered to my office?  Yes please.  My tummy is full, my spirit is…

Dongah Food

3933 W. Touhy Avenue
Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Heather M. writes: I come here to buy kimchi for my husband. I know exactly how he likes it, so I examine all of the jars in the refrigerated case at the back of the store until I find one that looks good.

Is that love or what?

Dongah also has great prepared foods. Our…

Chocolate at the Pen
Neighborhood: Near North Side

108 E Superior St
Chicago, IL 60611

Jennifer K. writes: Chocolate at the Pen, or the Chocolate Bar at the Peninsula Hotel, is a divine experience.  I've been there three times, and all three have been wonderful.  Service is always excellent, the waiters refilling your glass and promptly taking away dirty…

Fannie May

2205 S. Ogden Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515

Nancy K. writes: Just like we remember a Fannie May retail store to be.  Bright, cheery, friendly, samples and CHOCOLATES.  Yummy.  Love the trinidads and truffles which are among my favorites.  As chocolates go, these are very good -- sort of high middle end.

Forest Park French Market

Parking Lot at Circle and Madison
Forest Park, IL 60130

Laurel W. writes: Yes, it's true, the Forest Park French Market is small (it occupies the corner parking lot at Madison/Circle).  It's also cute and charming!  

Where to start...my favorite are the French nuns from the Fraternite de Notre Dame in Austin.  They have…

Rainbow Fish House

950 Chase Ave
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

I Q. writes: If you really like seafood, this is the place to go to get the most fresh seafood.  They specialize in their fishes.  The salmons are the best.  The place is not too big and it does smell at times.  However, the fish is really good.

Farm Meat Market

232 W Lake St
Addison, IL 60101

mazen s. writes: Awesome place.  The store has changed.  Very Clean, more employees, more crowded.  Meat was the best meat we had in a looong time.  We had the lamb leg and ground beef.  Very Satisfied.

Candy World

5 Woodfield Mall
Schaumburg, IL 60173

a w. writes: You can't walk by this store without stopping in here! They have lots and lots of different candy here -- from hard candy to chocolates. Everybody can find something to satisfy their sweet tooth from here! Oh and you have to check out their candy…

Surf City Squeeze

E117 Woodfield Mall
Schaumburg, IL 60173

I Q. writes: This place has the best smoothies and ice cold shakes! It is a great place to go in the summer.  They have many different kinds of smoothie flavors.  Other than that, this place does not have a seating area.  You can just schoose your dink and pick…

Lincoln Quality Meat Market
Neighborhood: Lincoln Square, Ravenswood

4661 N Lincoln Ave
Chicago, IL 60625

Barry J. writes: Somewhat eponymously named source for quality meats in Lincoln square.

I just enjoyed a sensational corned beef and Emmenthal sandwich made possible by LQMM. Udderly moo-velous. Thanks to their reasonable prices I will be able to replay this bliss at…

Los Cuatro Caminos
Neighborhood: Logan Square

2722 N Milwaukee
Chicago, IL 60647

k s. writes: I've never seen the huge selection of beer and liquor here, but there is an abundance of Mexican food. Although it's not my first choice for produce, I always stop by Cuatro Caminos when I need to pick-up bread, eggs, even soy milk.

This place is now…

Vitamin Discount Center
Neighborhood: Lincoln Park

2060 N. Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610

Joe M. writes: A great place to get vitamins at a discount and the help is very  informed and helpful.

Ethel's Chocolate Lounge
Neighborhood: Near North Side

900 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

Ellen M. writes: A bride-to-be, a matron-of-honor, three bridesmaids and a flower girl walk into a bar...

All bitching, moaning, sniping, snarking and PMSing cease.

The chocolate's ok.  It's the McDonald's of truffles.