Longfellow Market

I stopped into Longfellow Market on a Thursday morning while I was out and about. There's a free private parking lot with plenty of space.The market is small relative to a chain grocery store but they offer all necessities from bread to dairy to frozen foods. I purchased a half pound of white bread, it was great because these were being put out as I was there! It's also from a local bakery, yum! Is it just me or are half loaves rare but also genius?! Not sure but I'm glad I now know I can get them at Longfellow Market! COVID-19 Notes: all staff was wearing masks!

This is a great market. The staff are friendly. The selection of items available awesome. And while I still tend to go to my coop for most of my organic veggies, this place always surprises me with everything else. I'll give three highlights:1) Saturday in the summer months you'll find the outside grill running with deals on dogs, brats, ribs and juicy Lucy's with the juicy Lucy's setting you back only $4 a pop. 2) They'll have condiments I won't be able to find anywhere else. Large bottles of Tiger Sauce. 6 pack thingies of brown eggs. Buttermilk in a small container cause seriously, who needs a lot of buttermilk? And my best find yet? Thai chili ketchup. Delish!3) Their deli and meat counter is great. From sides to rotisserie chicken to house made brats and stuffed chicken breasts. Their meats are all prepared in back. And while I said three, there needs to be a fourth:4) Paul the butcher. He will take care of you. You need a custom order? Let him know. You have a brat from someplace that was amazing? Let him know and they may try to recreate it. Anyway, the place is a thankful addition to the neighborhood.

I was optimistic about this grocery store as it's exciting to have such convenient access to groceries in the neighborhood. Unfortunately what I walked into was a sea of confusion and disappointment. The first issue is the layout of the store. Having stepped into some hundreds of grocery stores in my life time, they all have a marginally predictable layout. There are some major issues with Longfellow market that make it complex to find basically anything.The second issue I see is that the service can be hit or miss. I have some positive interactions and some that fall short. I don't feel a sense of community in the store, something this local spot could sorely use. The worst issue by far though is the six times i have purchased produce that was rotten or inedible! How? It is beyond me. To cut into an onion or garlic only to find it is rotten and moldy on the inside is an awful feeling. This seems like the most basic issue that if not addressed will leave this grocery store accumulating dust! Please fix your produce and own up to the issue, then notify us whether there has been a change. I still come here for the convenience of certain items but will never buy anything that could be spoiled.

What a great little market1 They have all the staples, a lot of "shure fine" products to offer alternatives to the more expensive advertised brands, a great selection of UNIQUE products...they had a little Kronos gyro kit which made 3 lamb and beef gyros, imported from Greece! They also had Kronos chicken gyros kit! For pizzas, they carry many, but I was particularly glad they carried Chicago's own Home Run! I also got some kind of crazily delicious salted caramel brownie-like bars which were SO addictive. I was on vacation and didn't want to do a lot of cooking, so these were great things to grab.They have a hot food deli with roasted chicken (choose whole or pieces) and was able to make a dinner of two chicken breasts, mashed potatoes and gravy. Everything was fresh and tasted great. I wasn't needing produce or meats on this trip, but I quickly glanced and they seemed to have everything. I could see this store being a very convenient main smaller grocery store for the neighborhood. I see some are comparing it to Cub and Seward Co-op...It's not at all comparable, but in a class all it's own...a small, neighborhood grocery store. Not as cheap as huge Cub, not as expensive as Seward Co-op, I'd go to all three for completely different purposes. I see some negative reviews here, and really cannot understand why. Seems some people don't get that it is meant to be a small, in and out grocery store...and it delivers that in a clean and comfortable atmosphere.

I got here about 4 times a week because I live only a block away and just like getting things fresh in small purchases. I know some of the staff by name and almost always have a pleasant experience. I think the produce/meat is def above Cubs but maybe not quite Wedges quality(close tho). Anyways, for a fairly small spot they have a pretty great selection and pretty much find whatever I need easy. Good spot.

First time yesterday cuz we are moving to the neighborhood. Deli area looks cool, fresh grabs, meat looked nice and had local choices. I found everything I wanted and staff were conscientious. I usually go to Seward Coop, but this is closer to my house and I am glad they have some conventional items I need at times. I will def be back.

Great to have a grocery store I can walk to! It has a good selection of tea and all the staples I need for a midweek stock-up.

I recently moved into the neighborhood and was so excited to have a grocery store near by. After a few visits, I will never return. The produce I have purchased from this grocery store has been rotten! Peppers, garlic, tomatoes, apples... all rotten or moldy! And this doesn't even include the items we don't purchase that are visibly wilted. I can't believe this hasn't been addressed. We love supporting our local stores and coops but can no longer keep wasting money at this store.

This is a great little neighborhood store. It's the deli that really makes it shine. Hats off to whoever makes the vegetarian pot pies and the garlic lover's pasta salad. And a special kudos to Rylie working the counter. Great take-home food and great service to boot.

Never again. This place has finally lost me for good. This time I mean it. The cashiers suck. They are trying to push you into bagging your own. The place isn't set up for it. Then they dowl out the bags like they are made of gold. They stuff as much as they can into ascfew bags as they can.. It is always a little like Russian roulette getting to your car then into your house without your bag handle falling off and your stuff all over the ground.. When they do bag your stuff it like they are doing you some kind if great favor. There prices are so high if I wanted to bag my own I would/will go to Aldis. Price are more in line for bagging your own at Aldis and they are set up to do it. Then I also agree with many of the other reviews in the you never know what you will get when you get your produce home. Never had so much rotten stuff.