“I recently discovered Wilmette Market, a newly established, family-owned store near me, and I couldn’t be happier with it! The store is incredibly well-organized, making it easy to find whatever you need. Their prices are great and very reasonable, especially for the quality of the items they offer. Harry, one of the owners, is extremely helpful and always goes out of his way to assist with finding things. He’s super friendly and makes you feel welcome every time you stop by. His father is equally kind and approachable, making this market a warm and inviting place to shop. Whether you’re looking for alcohol, snacks, or other kinds of drinks, Wilmette Market has it all. I highly recommend that people in the area stop by and check it out. Not only will you find great products, but you’ll also meet some genuinely nice people. Harry and his father are the kind of people you’d want to make friends with—they’re just that chill! Support this local gem, you won’t be disappointed!”
“Wilmette food Mart it’s good place to get everything you need almost as far as food and liquor. Best price around town and cold beer always. The family that runs it is amazing and they have been taking care of us for years. Just feel like I need to show my Neighbourhood spot some love.”
“Located in the plaza del Lago, which is a cute plaza and Spanish inspired? Came here to get a few items (before brunch) and on a Sunday late morning, the parking lot was clear and perhaps there were only two other shoppers in the entire store. I was quite surprised by their wine selection and I was even more surprised that an entire section was 75 percent off. Yes, that's right - 75 percent off!! It was a Spring cleaning day and they had to make room for their shipment. I jumped on Binny's site to do a quick price comparison and confirmed that these bottles were dirt cheap. I would have purchased more but I'm already well stocked. All in all, I purchased a $100 worth for like $27 bucks. Thank you CVS for the excellent customer service too!!”
“The pharmacists are OUTSTANDING. They are knowledgeable and personable. When dealing with medications I trust their judgement more than doctors. Thanks for your help.”
“I've had another location lose my order and not want to bother redoing it, so I had low expectations -- but this location is great! My photos were printed well and ready quickly! Nice people too.”
“This is a good Walgreens to visit. The pharmacist was very helpful. She showed me a website I could visit on my mobile phone that could get me a discount on my medication I needed, when the current insurance I have wouldn't cover it. It is also very convenient that the store is open late. The parking can be limited at times, but this isn't really the fault of the store owners.”
“The staff at the store and the pharmacy are always nice and helpful. I had an exceptional experience yesterday evening at the pharmacy. My insurance wasn’t covering a new medication. I was going to pay cash. A young man behind the pharmacy counter tried multiple ways to reduce the price. Then he asked someone else to help. Together they were able to get it covered by insurance, saving me $400! I really appreciate the time and effort that went to helping me. Thank you!”
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Amazon has quietly opened a new type of grocery store in downtown Chicago. Called Amazon Grocery, the 3,800-square-foot store is a testing ground for Amazon's latest experiment in brick-and-mortar retail. The first Amazon Grocery location shares a building with a Whole Foods Market, which Amazon purchased in 2017.