“The customer service at Trader Joe's is impeccable. There are plenty of employees to assist. There are a seemingly endless selection of delicious cuisine! My only complaint would be the layout of the strip mall and the parking lot. That's what I get for a Saturday though.”
“Trader Joe’s is a great place to shop if you want unique and affordable food options. They have a lot of their own branded items that you can’t find anywhere else, especially snacks and frozen meals that are easy and actually taste good. The store is usually clean and well-organized, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Prices are reasonable for the quality, and it’s a good spot to find healthier or more interesting options compared to regular grocery stores. Overall, Trader Joe’s is a solid choice for everyday groceries with a fun variety.”
“Came in here the first time to check out their products. I got treated like family, everyone was so helpful. The food was delicious and the quality of the meat was exceptional! Will definitely be coming back!”
“Review written 09/02/2025. After recently having moved out of an officially classified “food desert”, walking into Trader Joe’s was like walking into a slice of heaven.
Beautiful displays with handmade price sticker decals with food drawings,
Wide assortment of fresh food
Wide assortment of salad kits and fresh produce and much more
Can’t wait to go back. Wish I could afford to buy so much more of their healthy food
Seemed like the upscale version of Aldi lol
Free parking
Sometimes the parking lot gets crowded but there is a crosswalk you can cross to park across from the store”
“Most Trader Joe's have horrible parking, not this one. It's in a strip mall. Our main goal was to pick up lilac totes and we both got 2. It's a very nice space and plenty of staff to help out. I look forward to my next visit.”
“I prefer this Trader Joe’s over the other North Shore locations.
It’s clean, well-stocked, and efficiently run. You’ve got the usual Trader Joe’s vibe, a little crunchy, a little chaotic, but this one feels manageable. Like Whole Foods with a sense of humor.
The staff is friendly and actually tries to talk to you at checkout. Sometimes it’s a solid, normal human interaction. Sometimes it feels like we’re both being held hostage by corporate cheerfulness. Either way, I respect the effort.
Selection is good, most things are in stock if you time it right, and it doesn’t feel like you’re accidentally attending a sustainability seminar while buying frozen orange chicken.
Overall, strong location. In, out, groceries secured. No spiritual awakening required.”
“In October we celebrated our daughters wedding and ordered chatka and sweets table from the Prospect Heights location. Everything was delicious with a beautiful presentation. The sweets table was a huge hit; it was gone so fast as guests eagerly filled their plates. Mrs. Dorota was incredibly helpful thinking through every detail, so I didn't have to worry about a thing. It was a great experience and I highly recommend them. Looking forward to their service again!
-Maria P”
“Some good some so-so. I like their meat selection but their apple pie is subpar. Just a really lousy apple pie. The workers are much friendlier and less creepy than the Northbrook location.”
“I'm from Cleveland, and Heinens is a treasure there. Delighted there are stores in Chicago. A little bit of home. Great prepared foods and fresh seafood options.”
“Just stopped by to pick up the fixings for home made nachos and this Aldi's didn't disappoint. Everything I needed was in stock (this time) and the staff was super friendly. The employees at this store almost always go the extra mile. Only reason they didn't get 5 stars is that they can go quite a while without have certain items...not this trip, but in past visits.”
“Huge store, never seen so many different kinds of cheese in a grocery.
Found all the ingredients to make hummus with pita bread, and to make dad's Roadkill recipe”
“I always turn to this store when my 'local'er one doesn't stock an item. It doesn't have the self checkout stalls so sometimes there is a wait to finish up your shopping trip.”
“Lots of old posts … unfortunately no bakery section. Got removed - wish Aldi would change its mind and bring the bakery back. Bread was better than the ones they sell now”
“I went there to buy meat for the first time and I found it is a nice store and they have everything that Arax has! They have a small grill area and we got beef kabab and I think it was better than many restaurants around the area. The meat section and restaurant employees were friendly even the cashier was good too even better than Arax cashier! I think I will go there for shopping again!”
“Typical American grocery store. Nothing too special, but it’s clean and well organized. Easy to find what you need. I was surprised by the selection of European cheeses — a nice touch”
“We came in from out of town 14 hours away. Nikki has excellent customer service. She was so sweet and wecoming as well as helpful. I really can't speak for the others they all lacked customer service skills Noone except for her spoke or ask did we need help. She is the reason my family left we a smile and gave 5 stars. Had it not been for her. It would've been zero stars.”
“Very good Korean grocery store. It's always freezing inside, though, so bring a sweater or something. The parking lot is a little hard to get out of during the busy hours, as well. But the grocery store itself gets the job done.”
“Had fun looking around. I will return to shop more.
2025. Been a customer since my first post. Their meat platters feed alot of people for reasonable price!”
9AM - 8PM
2195 Willow Rd, Glenview
Grocery Stores
“We are so impressed with the quality of every item we've bought here, including meats, produce, breads, and heat and serve meals. Every week we discover a new favorite, and the store is very clean and well-organized. I also remember that they actively support local food pantries. Well worth shopping here!”
“Thank you for making my husband’s 90th birthday celebration so special. All the food was delicious and the presentation was beautiful. Everyone commented on the variety of the sanwiches and how good they tasted. The Gourmet Crudite w/spinach dip and Pinwheel Platters were wonderful.”
“I live about 30 min away, and not in the area often. This place is a mandatory visit for me during the holiday season, when I pick up several frozen entrees - including the pasta prosciutto and vegetable lasagna. Small place, but worth the drive. Extremely friendly staff as well.”
“This was at least my second visit to the Niles GFS in the last month or so, both times for a specific product that has been very difficult to find at other stores that once sold it. Our closest GFS store in Evanston sadly closed a few years ago, so the Niles store is the next closest, although a little bit of a drive. While successful in finding and purchasing this product my previous visit, I was sadly met with an empty container as the product had been sold out. I asked the cashier Cookie whether or not they expected more anytime soon. She referred me to store manager (?) Zoey who searched her computer to look it up and asked how many I wanted. She said it looked like they received a case and would go to the back and check. A few minutes later Zoey appeared holding a case in her arms and proceeded to open it again asking how many I wanted. I asked how many were in the case (I wasn't going to take the WHOLE case, I was definitely going to leave some for other customers like me who may have driven to the Niles GFS store specifically looking for this product), so I decided on just how many I originally wanted, plus a couple extra to save me from making another special trip before the holidays. Zoey explained they were likely out of stock from the recent holiday which totally made sense. I was extremely grateful for the kindness and wonderful customer service shown by both Cookie and Zoey throughout my entire interaction with them. I've always loved shopping at GFS when we had a location much closer, but will DEFINITELY be returning to this Niles GFS store location when I'm in the area, or when I run out again! Thanks so much Zoey and Cookie for making my wife so happy!!
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8:30AM - 8PM
550 E Golf Rd, Arlington Heights
Grocery Stores
“Hard not to like this place. Like most Aldis, this is a very no frills basic needs grocery store to go to. I'm sure there are some items here that are more expensive than other stores, but at least what I buy here (weekly meats, bread, fruit, ext), it's very comparable is not outright cheaper than the local stores. Also you can be in and out of here in as little as 5 minutes.
Place seems safe, staff are nice and efficient. It's not gonna wow you with its presence but it's still a great store.”
8:30AM - 8PM
730 IL-83, Mundelein
Grocery Stores
“One of my top 3 Aldi in the country. Yep, I have been to so many. I can say that. Always clean. Staff are always helpful and kind. This location has a variety of ethnic and hard to find foods. This Aldi has more of the healthy options than most.
However, it is such a great Aldi that the Aldi finds disappear quickly! Heehee”
“First time shopping here and it’s a total W. I’ve never seen a grocery store with so many nice and helpful staff! They were spread out in almost every section and were able to point me in the direction of the ingredients I was searching for. Would highly recommend shopping here!”
“Great selection of fresh produce. Prices are good and the quality is way better than Aldi and Mariano’s. Overall I feel good about supporting this business .”
“Cashier was incredibly friendly but you need more then on person checking out. She was very busy but she always kept a smile on her face. Thank you for making me smile”
“Having shopped at Korean markets coast to coast, Jersey to SF and Seattle, this is one of the best in North America in terms cleanliness, quality of items, and freshness of prepared foods. Chicagoland consumers are blessed to have such a choice. Try the Korean dumplings on the second floor…it’s expensive but you won’t be disappointed!”
“Our go-to shop for Kerala groceries and food. The staff are friendly, and the food is authentic Kerala style. Compared to other Kerala stores, I prefer the taste at this store.”
“Fast Unloading. A customer that actually wants the product he ordered! I give them my highest rating! Very polite too. Overnight parking for trucks. They start at 6 AM.”