Friendly staff, but a small (and generic) brunch order for a celiac party took 2 full hours. Safe food, but the wait was too much. Do not recommend blintzes unless you appreciate taking shots of vanilla extract (overwhelming in the filling).
We are visiting Chicago's Northern suburbs, and discovered our favorite grocery chain, TRADER JOE'S. This TJ's is stocked with the same house brands we find in Southern California. The employees are kind and knowledgeable. You know, they listen when you ask a question, then take you to that item. Checking out is quick, easy, and the bagger will move it to your car. Incidentally, TJ,s reusable bags have a long life.
And yes, the prices are good too.
There's an excellent selection of fruits and vegetables, packaged meats, cheese, unique spices, vegan and gluten free foods.
But the real joy of Trader Joe's is their selection of unique snacks, entrees, and desserts. However, there is a catch. TJ's branded products are constantly changing. If you see it and like it - buy it. It may not be there tomorrow.
Everything's ADA compatible. Plenty of free parking.
We held an April wedding reception for 40 in the Tramanto room and had a fabulous experience. The space was large enough for us to scoot the tables back a little bit after dinner for some dancing. Lisa was very responsive and easy to work with throughout the planning process. Our servers, Ivan and Benny, were friendly and helpful.
Favorite dishes included the Risotto al Pomodoro appetizer and the Ravioli con Spinaci. The dessert table was also a big hit. Our servers provided plenty of take-home containers for guests to pack up extras. My husband has several dietary restrictions that they accommodated for each course. He thought the gluten and dairy-free roasted veggie flatbread was outstanding.
We live out of state and were planning remotely so I'm attaching some pictures in hopes that they help someone else. The newly redecorated space is lovely.
Been to a few different Pinstripes locations but never this one. Met some friends on a Monday night. They have a Happy Hour in the bar Mon-Fri from 3-6 with limited small table seating. Since we're were having dinner,we sat in their Bistro area. They also have a huge outdoor patio with outdoor seating as well.
It was fairly crowded mainly because of their Monday unlimited Chopped Salad and Spaghetti and Meatballs special for 12.00. Needless to say,we all took advantage of this special. My wife is Gluten Free so they made her salad and pasta gluten free with an upcharge of only 2.00.
The Signature Chopped Salad is the real deal..grape tomatoes,roasted corn,kalamata olives,gorgonzola,burrata,cannelloni beans ,dates and crispy noodles. Delicious!
The spaghetti was with a flavorful marinara sauce with beef meatballs. You can add a meat sauce for 2.00 extra.
The food was delicious,our server Emma was fantastic and we were not rushed at all.
I will definitely be back ,maybe to try their Happy Hour specials in the bar area.
If there was an option for 6 stars I would give that for many reasons! First and foremost, they were great with allergies (dairy, egg, and gluten). The service was fast, food was AMAZING, and the atmosphere of the restaurant was pretty awesome. Someone previously said she was intimidated by the lizard paintings but I loved them, lol. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu! Thanks so much for making my birthday the best.
I had a good experience with my food, I ordered gluten free and it was delicious, they prepared it just as I ordered it; it was very healthy for me, my partner's food was delicious, I ordered wings with BBQ sauce, I recommend you and I would order from you again, congratulations!
The person who delivered the food to my house was very kind.
Still says they are closed on there door, and how are you going to call yourself a Middle East grill and not serve lamb, and how the heck does steak have gluten! Sounds to me like not real Middle East food and processed garbage ingredients!
The staff at this place is fine. No issue with them. They are professional and kind to me all the time.
The management is who this is pointed to. Every single time I have a pick up at this location there is an issue that wasted 20-30 min of my time having to deal with the delivery apps support. The problems are almost always related to a lack of supplies. Whether it be no cups. No gluten free pita. Another common issue is that the restaurant is closed early for no actual reason but still taking orders through the delivery apps. There is alwaaaays a problem.
It does not matter what time in the day either or what day of the week. I have never ever had a smooth experience from here. I gave this place 10+ chances and at this point I feel it was worth reviewing cause it’s not getting any better.
Generally i would give Sunset Foods Store #002 5 stars for quality, cost and customer service. However my recent customer service experience on 10/31/2022 @ 19:24PM terminal 012 oper/cashier # 180 was the worst i have encountered anywhere till date. I went in to return a Gluten Free cake which i had purchased 2 days back, when a cashier lady came to help me immediately. I told her i am a frequent customer, and have purchased the same cake multiple times and in the end told her the cake i was returning was stale and crumbling. As she took the cake she pointed to the expiration sticker which read '01/18' multiple times alluding that i am returning something from earlier on the year - prior to which i had calmly told her multiple times it is not my issue. Yet again she pointed out and enunciate another word "Gluten Free Cake" trying to show me the obvious. At this point i could not keep my calm and raised my voice slightly letting her know that being a person of color i can clearly read, speak and understand English and her customer skills were not kind, to which she started raising her voice. Things escalated further when i asked for her manager and however her young colleague, who seemed to be in his early 20s, ~6ft tall curly haired Caucasian male colleague stepped in glared at me while spurting out in a rude voice while comforting her "you go away and let him yell at me and not you..." while giving me the nastiest look. I told both the cashiers their demeanor was not acceptable and they can keep the goods and the cash - as they kept on raising their voices. In the end she finally accepted that the date might have been an issue by the bakery. I have no personal issue with the female cashier, however i did not appreciate the way the young gentleman interacted with me. I definitely recommend he should go through some customer service training, as being from the service industry and living in Northbrook i expect decent customer service. Once again as a frequent customer i am NOT looking for any freebees or anything else, vs management taking some corrective action for the young gentleman to improve customer service.
This review is not intended for people to have a negative bias for this store based on one bad incident, as i will still go again as majority of the time all the staff is helpful with a smile and everything is well stocked and fresh produce is good quality.
Best breakfast/brunch food around. Generous portions, consistently delicious! Great service and vibe. Love the gluten-free pancakes (I add chocolate chips, too!) or gluten-free toast to go along as a side to my date/goat cheese omelette! The California scrambler with avocado/chicken/bacon is also delicious! Anyone I bring with me wants to go back. I’ve also gotten this to go and just as fabulously made! It’s great to have a family-run, superb breakfast place in our area with GF options and even goat cheese for those of us allergic to cow’s milk. Thank you!
Trattoria Oliverii is an unexpected delight. It’s like stepping into an Italian restaurant in Italy. The owner is attentive and shows real care in her guests and service. The food and drinks are delicious and my wife’s gluten free needs were carefully addressed without compromising the taste or quality of the food. This is our new favorite restaurant. I highly recommend it.
Ordered gluten free menu items, very well received by my stomach, thank you very much. Ordered scallops in bacon, mashed potatoes, lobster tail, and creme Brule for dessert. The service was friendly, patient and accommodating. Loved it!
I’ve been to many health food stores, but this one truly stands out! The selection is fantastic—everything from organic produce and natural supplements to specialty items like gluten-free snacks and plant-based products. The staff is knowledgeable, helpful, and always ready to offer great suggestions. It’s clear they care about quality and customer well-being. A real gem for anyone trying to live a healthier lifestyle. Highly recommended!
Debbie was the BEST server I have ever had and who ever exists in the history of all servers. My friend has celiac and she took her serious allergy concerns into consideration with so much care and enthusiasm. She made us all feel safe, assured us she would talk to the kitchen staff, and facilitated an AMAZING dining experience. Lazy Dog wouldn’t be the same without her. #WeLoveDebbie❤️
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