The Goddess and Grocer

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1646 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

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The Goddess and Grocer
Local(773) 342-3200

1646 N Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60647

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Expert Reviews of The Goddess and Grocer

Citysearch | Bucktown bites never looked so stylish, thanks to this elegant gourmet grocer.

Foodies stop by this cute, tiny spot for food on the run. Decked in fuchsia and pea-green walls, it's lined with picnic-perfect prepackaged hot sauces, cereals and chocolates. In the deli case, there's organic...
citysearch.com - expert review - 09/21/2004
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User Reviews of The Goddess and Grocer

Yelp.com Review - by Amy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good sandwiches, but they are very expensive. I love the magic mushroom...portabello, spinach, brie and a balsamic dressing on a crispy bread...yum! The beef brisket is really good, but pretty…
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen B.

4.0 of 5 stars. The food and various other products at Goddess and Grocer definitely receive 5 stars. The food is terrific and the desserts are delicious. I'm eating the rest of a mini chocolate covered cheesecake…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bridget S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place!! The food is fabulous and the service staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. They often get busy, (not surprising), but we always get the food in a timely manner and with a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by ana m.

5.0 of 5 stars. I always get the Chicken salad sandwhich, and it is always great! Everyone who works there is so nice and friendly, and they deliver, which is great because I work a lot. Definately go there!
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Now that I live a short bus ride away (ok it's not that short but it beats transfers) I can finally get Goddess to go. I came in Sunday evening (around 5) and ordered a make your own salad. For $7.50…
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by S. M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Swung in here for the first time before dinner at Hot Chocolate (also on Damen) last night. Their prepared foods were all drool-inducing (of course, my taste buds were primed for dinner, so everything…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tom C.

5.0 of 5 stars. My buddy met me here for lunch a couple of weeks ago and all I can say is Awesome, Awesome, Awesome. This place rocks. It seriously took me 15 minutes to pick out what I wanted for lunch because…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Victoria G.

3.0 of 5 stars. Pricey, but worth it as the sandwiches are super fresh. I use their delivery service through GrubHub.com which is pretty efficient. They once didn't put a salad in and said they'd send me a voucher…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Raphael D.

3.0 of 5 stars. You know you're in a "gourmet" shop when their grilled skirt steak is like $16 dollars a half pound and every other item on the shelf is wrapped in fancy paper and reeds. I can't afford almost any of…
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Thi T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love the salads here! The make-your-own has all my favorite toppings in the world: artichokes, hearts of palm and beets! The sandwiches are also delicious. It's a cute place, though has minimal…
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hey Dude, stop being a jerk and make my salad! Oh yeah, and figure out the difference between Chicken and Tuna too! Actually I love this place. The pick & point make your own salads are great. A little…
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Patricia K.

5.0 of 5 stars. This would certainly be in the running as my favorite gourmet-to-go shops. I have had many sandwiches, each a delicious combination of flavors, and several dinner entree items, each easy to heat up…
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kate R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is the best for sandwiches!!! Whether you want to order in or go there after some awesome bucktown shopping- hit this place up! the sandwiches are made with delicious and fresh ingredients…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffiny B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have a love/hate relationship with Goddess and Grocer. I love the place because they have awesome breakfast sandwiches (not as good as Half & Half R.I.P.) good coffee and some great prepared foods…
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by E. V.

3.0 of 5 stars. While I really like the products they sell here, everything is overpriced. I spent over $15 for a sandwich and a drink. I mean...the sandwich was good, but not that good. But that's Wicker Park for…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe M.

4.0 of 5 stars. If I were polytheistic and adhered to the hierarchy of Greek Gods, Goddess would be Aphrodite the Goddess of Love and Wisdom, because I "love" this store and I'm "wise" for doing so... They are a bit…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Son of a bitch. Look, I'm broke, okay? Not like, "ooooh, I shouldn't be spending so much on this dress because bills are due soon" but like "listen pal, it'll be another $35 if you want to touch it"…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by nicole b.

5.0 of 5 stars. While their items are pricey, the quality is great. Also, lately I've been ordering a lot of deliveries from there. The people on the phone and the delivery guy are great, soooo nice and helpful.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard H.

5.0 of 5 stars. This sort of upscale al a carte spot is pretty freaking awesome! I live near by and love the sandwich menu, and actually I love one sandwich above all the others, the "Smokin Brisket"!!! This sandwich…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ingrid G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Soup, Glorious Soup! If you've read my other reviews you know that I typically try to avoid this stretch of Damen between North and Armitage because the yuppie-ish trixie-ish trixie-dom people bring…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Unstoppable service and quality ingredients. STILL not a great sandwich shop by sandwich shop standards, but I think it is safe to say that it has the best sandwiches in the neighborhood. A $5…
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Stella S.

3.0 of 5 stars. I can't say that I was so impressed. I was a little hung over after a long night on thursday, so a good friend of mine said she'd pick up lunch for us over here and stop by. I looked at the menu online…
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valerie A.

4.0 of 5 stars. The tuna steak here is SO good. That's pretty much all I have eaten here, aside from some basic salads. It's a cute place with great food though. Everything looks delicious. The ordering situation can…
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Don't front, it's a delicious spot for breakfast, lunch or even dinner. I give a four and not a five, because sometimes I have gotten a disappointing sandwich. But I keep coming back for more. They…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brenna M.

5.0 of 5 stars. YUUUUMMMMY! I love this place, I've only ever ordered delivery from here but as far as the food goes it's great. I hail from California home of Baja tacos and salad madness so finding this place with…
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew P.

2.0 of 5 stars. I don't get the popularity of this place. I've gone in here for convenience-gourmet, but always leave empty handed. Way too expensive, and not all that useful. For the lazy elites (not yelp elites)…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea H.

4.0 of 5 stars. You know, this is Chicago. I should have more places that I can get a good sandwich (okay, based on my criterion), I think to myself. So today, I go to the Goddess and the Grocer, committed to eating a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by trina b.

3.0 of 5 stars. Eh. Not fantastic and not bad either. Just middle of the road for me. It was a particularly chilly afternoon and my husband and I were looking for a place to pop in and get a casual and quick bite to…
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Dunzo S.

5.0 of 5 stars. These days I wake up and Im ripped from one city to another. Not so fun, for me at least. Im trying to claw my way back to the last one... Anyway, today I find myself in Chicago. Which is...fine.…
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin H.

4.0 of 5 stars. since i've moved from chicago, i've missed my favorite little deli from back home. this place has done it for right now. the decor is a little crap, and by crap i mean too boring. but the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bill and Kelsey Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mmmm, mmmm, good! This place is fantastic - we use it as a go-to for when we have nothing in our fridge or we don't feel like cooking for the people we have invited over. The brisket and the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by theresa k.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you go here, try the "Wicker Park" sandwich! Basil pesto, Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, all fresh and rich ingredients (and expensive - but worth it!). The sandwich is amazing! I couldn't stop…
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Yummmmmmm. I adore the beef brisket sandwich, but I can't even imagine how bad it must be for you, and it always seems to take forever, so I don't get it too often. Anytime I'm feeling like splurging…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessie B.

2.0 of 5 stars. My roommate and I decided to order-in for dinner. We wanted something fresh & tasty. So looking at reviews that were so up & down we decided to give this place a shot anyway. The website was easy.
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Renata C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Everything else around Chicago's bustling Food District looked way way over priced, so I tried seeking out a Whole Foods type place to buy some sandwiches or soups without forgoing quality. This place…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I guess it's a prerequisite that you have to be all Indie and tasty looking to work here. Yep, suits me. The "Wicker Park" is my favorite but I also recommend the Magic Mushroom and my roomie swears…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by ali a.

5.0 of 5 stars. I just went here for the first time and loved it! I was immediately overwhelmed by the menu. People who know me, know that I can't make decisions and this was a tough one. All the food looked…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by EV T.

3.0 of 5 stars. My favorite sandwich lives here... the Garden Goddess wrap. Unfortunately, the last few times they have given me the GREEK goddess wrap. (Gross)
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Betsy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Mmmm...I just wish I lived closer! The California sandwich with no turkey...So good! Def. worth a try if you haven't been here!
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by A J.

5.0 of 5 stars. love the salads!! great fresh ingredients and the homemade dressings are fab! sandwiches and prepared foods also impressive. only negative is it is slightly pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin M.

5.0 of 5 stars. this place is awesome. mostly because they will bring delicious sandwhiches and giant water bottles to my house. all i ever get are egg salads and ruebens and both are super fucking tasty. although i…
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Bess R.

4.0 of 5 stars. Favorite sandwich place in the city, hands-down. Everything is fresh, creative and mm mm good. Best hangover food are the Reuben and Smokin' Brisket. Somewhat healthier choices of mine include the…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Zac B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Normally I wouldn't give a place I can't see myself going back to four stars, but the truth is this place is a gorgeous concept and their food is good, so why be unfair and put it down. First off, my…
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen J.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is going to be dangerous for me, specifically for my pocketbook. They have so much food to offer. I went here with Jason B. after a friend recommended coming here. Everything was so fresh!…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jason B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I gave this place four stars merely because I think that it has a bit of room to grow. First impressions were very good though. I'm sure to be back to try something new on the menu. I went just last…
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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Yummy take-out spot!

I was on my way back to the train after shopping at Raizy, and the salesgirls there recommended that I stop at Goddess and Grocer to pick up lunch. I had a delicious roast beef sandwich that was huge but I had...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Cleetus F.

1.0 of 5 stars. Walking into this place I was immediately impressed. It is very nicely laid out with retail and prepared foods wonderfully displayed. Just as I was admiring the salad selections, I heard the guy that…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lee c.

3.0 of 5 stars. I come here for one reason- the cupcakes. Don't know why I'm obsessed with them. Try not to come here often at all, but i adore their taste, size, cuteness factor, the adorable little containers…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie H.

5.0 of 5 stars. The original still reigns supreme! Everything here is just so delicious, I'm glad I live so close by. And I'll continue to spread the gospel about the Asian Tofu salad. Its not chopped, but its…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jean Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome!!!!! Baked items from Celestial Kitchens found here!!! MMMMh Cakes!!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Gil J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Yowza! Hold on to your wallets, but this place has everything. It's the most expensive "corner store" in existence, but I guess other corner stores don't sell Cotswold cheese or Chimay. Fancy stuff at…
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda D.

4.0 of 5 stars. We order form here whenever we're lazy---or when my parents visit. They actually request it when they come into town. I love the Wicker Park sandwich and the pulled chicken sandwich with coleslaw…
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsey S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I actually stopped in here for the first time to buy some goodies to put together in a Christmas gift, so I haven't actually sampled any of their stuff myself. However, they have an awesome selection…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place for unique foods and a take-out dinner that is more on the healthy side! It is expensive and the dishes are uncomplicated but elegant and prepared well. And fresh! The wine selection…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Carmen K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place for a quick pick up dinner that tastes as good as it looks (always appealing)! Also, it can be romantic (for being a grocery). My hubby and I decided to grab a quick lunch of little…
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jess S.

4.0 of 5 stars. They have pints of Homer's ice cream!!!! Sorry this discover has me weak in the knees.
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Zach W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I am right on track with Liz H. The pricing is just too high for higher visit frequency. For me, the salads are reasonably priced it is everything else. While the sandwiches are pretty solid, they…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindley E.

4.0 of 5 stars. 'Tis the price you pay for convenience... They have an espresso machine. They have treats. They have multiple locations. Sounds like a chicago dynasty to me.
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sunny W.

2.0 of 5 stars. Neat , creative selection but I think you have to be a bit lazy to really shop here a lot. I mean the salad and especially the sandwiches are very expensive and nothing to write home about. I'm sure I…
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Cherie E.

4.0 of 5 stars. The Goddess & the Grocer is a great place to have in the neighborhood. FIRST - lunch/dinner: They have a perfect lunch menu (many sandwiches to choose from, hearty soups, and a great make-your-own…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick F.

3.0 of 5 stars. I swung by here last night on a whim to grab a bite for dinner. I was thrilled to see little turkey pot pies being offered. I LOVE turkey pot pie and these looked fantastic. I took one home along with…
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by daniel w.

4.0 of 5 stars. Everything here is so good. I've already been a few times since they opened and I'm a huge fan. The last time I was there I had their risotto, which I'll have to get again next time.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Emma L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Totally overpriced, but a really great market- kind of reminds me of Whole Foods, but the atmosphere of this place is much better. The sandwiches and salads are delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy K.

5.0 of 5 stars. We stopped in here last week when they opened. When entering, I was enveloped with the wonderful aromas of all of the foods that they carry. We settled on a cookie to go, which was delicious. They…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Back when I lived nearby I'd go to Goddess if I didn't feel like cooking (Olivia's if I did feel like cooking) and I loved getting their sandwiches. The other carry out items are a bit pricey---more…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike g.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have never had anything here but the wraps. All have been great. I love the communal table thing.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Leang E.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is so cute. It seems small, but they have so much stuff there that I want to try. I ordered a salad here where I could pick out my own items and dressing. It was pretty good. I'm sure…
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle H.

1.0 of 5 stars. Totally charming, but eh. I tried Goddess for a business picnic at Ravinia, and for a holiday party. Neither was impressive. It SOUNDS impressive, but flavor doesn't lie.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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High quality and great finds!

Not only do the people working here serve with a smile, they prepare the best food! I have been in here on numerous occassions recently and have not once been disappointed. They have great deals on wine, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/04/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great standby when you're hungry, but want to feel like you're still "eating in" with the convenience of "eating out." Great selection of Boar's Head meats, cheeses, cheap wine (that is super tasty),…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Like everyone else has said, this place is great for carry-out, delivery, etc. They have a lot of unique sandwiches at pretty reasonable prices and a good salad, main entree and cheese selection.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Liliana S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place in the neighborhood to pick up lunch, dinner, or shop! I love their selection of cheeses. This is the only place in the neighborhood that I can buy my favorite cheese for a reasonable…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. We usually order from there when we're being lazy, but want something quick. They even deliver which is even better. I would recommend going there, especially if you're planning…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz H.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has wonderful sandwiches and make your own salads. It is a little overpriced, but a great place to grab a made at home meal with out all the make at home work. They also have a unique…
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Catering, delivery or carry out, this place is great. They have some of the best cupcakes I have ever had (they can make them for your next party). The selection of salads, wines and cheeses is…
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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goddess of what?

I have enjoyed shopping this quant little deli many times over except for the bothersome, loud and sometimes very rude owner, who only seems to emerge from the back room to put down her VERY helpful staff or...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/02/2005
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debbie sharpe (feast, half & half, cru) recently opened this upscale grocery and deli in bucktown. gourmet spices, rubs, sauces, snacks, crackers and other goodies line the shelves. a complete section is...
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stock your shelves with debra's gourmet goodies...
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Metromix

i'm from the southside of chicago, i heard about this place from one of the fireman i work with. i was in the hood so i tought i'd try it. the brisket sandwich is awesom...
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