Cermak Fresh Market is a decent, clean local marketplace with no bad smells. The store is very nice and clean, with excellent food presentation. Prices are generally okay, with good deals and good prices on fruits and vegetables. It is not the cheapest grocery store, however, and some hot food items are priced way too high. The store offers a good selection of produce, Mexican foods, and Asian foods. There is a bakery with fresh cakes and pastries and a ready-to-eat mini restaurant inside. A standout item is the amazing made-in-store guacamole, especially the spicy one. Outside the store, a popular tamales cart offers very delicious pork, chicken, and cheese tamales, described as the best ever. Employees are usually nice. The main complaints are that the produce quality can be low, with items sometimes bruised or expiring, and that parking is not good due to a shared lot. Overall, it is a store many locals prefer to support.
Really feeling the redesign of this store in particular. I wish other locations would take notice. It's always clean and stocked. They have great selection of produce, meats and bakery goods. And the fresh food section is a really nice addition. The prices are very reasonable as well. I wish the McKinley Park location was... read full comment
March 2025
The store saw some employees are great! They reminded me of using my card just so I could get my $5 coupon
February 2025
I find the best produce and fresh meats here. The store is always stocked.
