“What an amazing experience, followed by amazing food and staff. I would 100% recommend this venue to anyone and everyone. I will return! Ask for Ashlee. Best bartender in the United States.”
“The Olive Bin has the best olive oils and balsamic vinegars! I love to gift the orange olive oil with a box of brownie mix! I’m currently enjoying the orange vanilla white balsamic vinegar over vanilla ice cream.”
“Such a great place! I recently found out I was lactose intolerant and it's hard to find many places in central Illinois where I can find a variety of dairy-free options. Everyone– both the staff and the patrons– are so kind. Three different people overheard me talking with my mother about not knowing what to try and offered their own recommendations and pointed us in the right direction. I live in Peoria, but the drive is definitely worth it.”
“Love this place! They offer great organic lemonade offered a refundable container. Produce, pasta, grains, beans, greens, dairy and of course ice cream are all amazing. Step aside ALDI you’re not the only one in town with free boxes.”
““It’s Schnucks… what a funny name, and what a glorious store.”
Walking into the Schnucks in Normal, Illinois feels like stepping into a Midwestern food wonderland. Need the makings of a St. Louis–style pizza? They’ve got everything—from Provel cheese (that mysterious, melty cousin of Velveeta) to thin crusts that snap like a cracker. And if you’re not feeling like channeling your inner Imo’s chef, they even stock frozen St. Louis–style pizzas ready to go.
The store itself is clean, well-stocked, and easy to navigate. The staff? Midwest nice to the core—you half expect them to apologize if you bump into them. And the name alone, Schnucks, sounds like a cartoon sidekick or something you’d yell when you stub your toe. “SCHNUCKS!” Try saying it without smiling. Can’t be done.
So yeah, it’s a grocery store… but it’s OUR grocery store. And when a craving for that gooey, unmistakably St. Louis pizza hits, Schnucks in Normal has your back. Funny name, serious pizza game”
“I'm so glad to have an ALDI store in Terre Haute, Indiana. Actually, there are TWO! Ideally, it would be nice to have ALDI in Brazil, Indiana, again! Especially since our town has only one grocery store now, other than the small Walmart, which has no fresh produce.
In Bloomington, IL, I stopped in to purchase a bottle of wine to take to my friend where I was heading to visit.”
8:30AM - 8PM
301 Greenbriar Dr, Normal
Grocery Stores
“Aldi has some really great products and some good prices. I shop there every week when grocery shopping. Not every location has self checkout, and the staff is always friendly and helpful. Don't forget to bring your reusable bags or grab a few more while your there. You're going to need them.”
“Originally happened across Hyvee simply needed some essentials while staying in a hotel nearby - found a couple items that I loved so while visiting again, we had to stop in and pick them up!
It is on the pricier side compared to Walmart but I believe the quality of the fresh food items were alot better than their competitor.
The Bakery is also a great place to grab some sweet treats!!”
“I love Schnucks but I had to take my son, who is handicapped and in a wheelchair, shopping with me me, and they have no handicap carts. It was extremely difficult to shop with him in one normal cart and pull another one behind me to put groceries in. They should have those carts called Carolyn's cart”
“I love walking to stores and just walking around when I'm bored, this has to be one of my favorites! It's clean, everything is easy to find, and the staff are nice! Everything that I've gone in to buy, I've found in good time!”
“Jewels produce section is extraordinary. The prices are a little pricy and higher than Walmart bcuz they have way better quality of meats, fruits, & vegetables. And they carry most of the same products as Walmart and other veneers. They have self checkout lanes, fee free membership(Jewel’s Card) perks that beats Walmart and Sam’s Club who never ever have a sale for their customers period. It’s always an awesome weekly sales going on at Jewel’s that’s delivered straight to your mailbox out email which every one you prefer.”
“I went this morning, the Friday before Christmas. My boys and I are going to decorate sugar cookies at home. The young lady there was so helpful to point me in the right direction. What tips, bags, and coloring to use for the exact icing we we needed for royal icing. Love this place!”
“An Absolutely fantastic experience... I noticed you guys are temporarily closed. When will you guys open back up. DG is so important to the community we need you guys ???”
“Despite being super busy the people stocking were extremely helpful finding what we needed. If I lived closer I would regularly shop here because everyone was super nice.”
“Love the Osco on S Cottage Ave in Normal, because of its professional, knowledgeable, friendly and helpful staff, some of whom have been there for years and they know me by name. I get my annual vaccinations there too. This is a dependably well-run pharmacy.”
1:30 - 8PM 9AM - 1PM
1550 E College Ave, Normal
Grocery Stores
“Everytime I call Keisha answers just wanted to say your amazing always polite!!! All the staff are polite and amazing also Sam older gentleman always on the go!!! There's barely a line and if so sam or someone else comes to the rescue!”
6AM - 10PM
1502 N Main St, Bloomington
Grocery Stores
“They had pretty much everything I can think of but the problem is it's small and there are things that just don't have room for. My wife was looking for a specific kind of chip and that was not available but everyone was very friendly. After checking out at least three different employees said to have a nice day on the way out”
“(Translated by Google) excellent service ... the only bad thing is that the guy who works there won me the pool last week.(Original)excelente servicio ..lo único malo es que el vato que trabaja ahí me gano la quiniela la semana pasada.”
“The staff is always personable, professional and courteous despite the apparent staffing shortage they manage to move from restocking to listening to the bell to respond to customers when they arrive at checkout without looking exasperated. I always go into the store and spend more than I intended to spend. There’s always a treasure there that is also a great price deal. I am glad they have expanded the convenience items that save us time and guess what we can get about all we can without having to go to the grocery store”
“Good place to shop. Many good sales, especially Starbucks Coffee, good variety of products. Meat fair, Bakery fair. Garden shop good, great pet products section. Checkout sometimes a struggle.
03/15/25 update. New monitors helpful at checkout. Still a slow process.”
“I go to Walmart at least 3 times a week, easy to find everything, typically better prices than other grocers.
The fresh fruit mainly strawberries is why only 4 stars. The strawberries are always lackluster and grow mold after 2 days compared with other places such as Jewels or Krogers.
No consistent issues with other fruits or veggies.”
10AM - 9:30PM
106 Young Dr, Normal
Grocery Stores
“Great selection of spices and rices and more at low prices. When my significant other is making Indian food, it's not uncommon for me to quickly grab something needed from here. I'm in and out super quick so I don't mind going.”
“GREAT Store. Friendly and helpful staff. Amazing selection of products. Would recommend to anyone. There’s a lot of items that you can really only find here. Will definitely be returning…quite frequently”
“This store is the best dollar general around. The management staff is so friendly and helpful! any question I have is always answered. I seldom need to ask anything because everything is so easy to find in this store! While I do not have young kids, I do appreciate the manager’s treasure box for the kids who are shopping in the store! I live on the other side of town and travel to this dollar general because I love it so much, it is worth a little bit of extra gas and travel time to get there.”
“For a small town grocery store they have a good variety of foods, medications and household items.Price points on non sale items are a bit higher, but not high enough to make it worth driving 18 miles to Normal.And the majority of folks who work there are respectful and professional.”
“Opening a new store just a block away in what used to be the worst run business in the neighborhood. I hope you guys sell soda and snacks because I'm sick of going all the way to Kroger for the things I need.”
“I came in here for the first time today as I have just moved out of state. Produce was fresh, deli was delicious, and sushi was okay. Will start shopping here from now on. I recommend this place”
“Shout out to employee Ericka! She was our guardian angel the other night when we had trouble and pulled over off the interstate! She helped us so much and it is wonderful that in 2024, someone was willing to do something outside of their job description, just to be a nice person! If i am ever in Hudson again, this would be where i would stop for all of my snacks or needed items while traveling!”