Angelo Caputo’s Fresh Markets

I’ve been a Caputo’s shopper for a LONG time. When I started, they still had their tiny store in Addison. I chose it for three reasons…1. My big supermarket never had enough checkers and I was tired of being in line being an endless series of people asking to go ahead of me because they had «just these few items.» 2. I avoid union businesses. 3. It was cheaper.
Time passed and it was all I knew. Recently I was in the produce section and got to chatting with a lady next to me. We were both lamenting a particular item’s quality. She said, «Well, you know what they say about Caputo’s produce…» Um… no…what? «Eat it in the parking lot.» Explaining further, she noted that it’s not fresh enough to last long. Sigh… This lent credibility to a friend’s observation that Caputo’s buys whatever it left when the grocery stores get their veggies. I guess this explains why so much of what is in their produce department seems like it’s been left on a pallet in the sun for a few hours. Soft… withered…sometimes moldy.
LIke I said, I’ve been a LONG time at Caputo’s. …and recently it was convenient for me to pop in to a Jewel for a few ingredients. My daughter laughed at me as my excitement mounted and over and over again I felt the vegetables exclaiming, «Feel how firm this is!»
Oh. My. Gosh. NEVER GOING BACK NEVER GOING BACK NEVER GOING BACK…
To Caputo’s. Caputo’s sucks. Seriously.
I don’t care a thing for my union prejudice anymore so long as I can get a rock hard green pepper… firm potatoes… cabbages without evidence of half a head of blackened leaves having been removed by staff… SO fresh! SO big. I’ll bet I won’t even experience the all-​too-​frequent at Caputo’s phenomena of finding expired jars and cans on the shelf.
I’m done. The produce may be cheaper — and with obvious reason — but nothing else is. And if you consider it… IS it cheaper? See the picture. How much food is thrown away? How much gas is wasted with having to make more frequent trips because the stuff won’t keep? How many times do you want to save your receipts and make your case to the customer service desk?

This review is specifically for Jake in the Deli. He provides excellent customer service!
I normally shop at the Bloomingdale location. Today, I happened to be closer to the Addison location and popped in for a few things.
I shop at the deli MAYBE 3 times a year as I am not big on making homemade deli sandwiches. I do it when I get the craving.
Jake was EXTREMELY courteous. They did not have a back up ham that I wanted in the deli case. He went in the back to retrieve one and went out of his way to tell me where he was going. He came back out and cut a slice and presented it to me to make sure it was the thickness I liked and then asked me if I would like to try it. I declined. No need.
I’ve never had a customer service issue at Caputo’s but I felt the need to expose the exceptional customer service provided by Jake!!!

Really like the «mom n pop-​feel» to the place. Their deli section is great… seems legitimately fresh and not as chemicaly as Jewel. It’s not as hippy/​kumbaya/​peace-​love-​recycle as Wholefoods. Which is good. Also, their employees aren’t as annoyingly chipper as Trader Joes. Whoever does the hiring there has good taste in girls…

Great prices on fruits, vegetables and meat. Also has good beer imports. Grab anything from the bakery, its tasty.

When I started working/​moved into the area, «Caputos» is something I heard almost nonstop. It’s like a crazy grocery cult following. Sheyut, so I imagined that when I finally stepped foot inside one, it’d be this crazy ethereal experience.
Not. so. much.
There are two on Lake Street — this one and another. When I first stepped into the other, I was less than impressed. I figured it was a similar store but not THE Caputo’s. Apparently it was. Whoops. OK, maybe that was the bad version of Caputo’s?
Last week I rounded out the evening with a grocery stop and stepped into this Caputo’s.
Yet another dud. WTF Caputo’s? And WTF DuPage county peeps? This is NOT some produce mecca!
There were some cheap deals, yeah — on wilted and expired veggies. 59 cents/​lb for orange peppers… and they were all wrinkled and way past their prime. $ 1.49 for mushrooms that expired 3 days ago. (I just paid $ 2 for mushrooms that’ll last at least another week…)
Their organic selection is sad and limited to a partial fridge case.
I’m sorry, but I’d rather pay a few more cents elsewhere for produce that isn’t already expired and icky.

1) Lots of fresh produce here, but variety could be better
2) Baby products section could use more items, this single point usually has us going elsewhere.
3) Indian grocery items and other ethnic items available, which is a plus for convenience.
4) Friendly staff.
5) Bakery is average only, I wouldn’t order a cake here.
I’d say if you’re looking for a quick stop in this is a great place, but if you’re really looking for a large variety of fruits and veggies and a better bakery etc, there are other places — even other Caputo’s locations that are better.

It’s Caputos! They have gotten even better than before. Been going for 15+ years. They now carry some great organics with great prices but they also carry the EnjoyLife brand! Allergen free products for my kids! They also have Eco cleaners by Earth Friendly Products! So happy! (insert happy dance here for all of the above)… Will always go back to Caputos!

I have grown sooo sick of this Caputo’s that I have boycotted it permanently although it is the closest grocery store to my house, I drive an extra 15 minutes down the road to go to a totally different store.
Their meat is disgusting, I’ve had to return lunch meat and beef on 4 separate occassions because it spoils and smells the next day. I kept going back for convenience, but when I drive there over and over to return rotten meat, makes no sense anymore. I’m done with this chain all together, the ones further west on Lake are just as bad or even worse!!! There’s three on Lake St.
The produce is shameful. YEs, it’s cheap, but it’s most likely the produce good stores won’t use so Caputos get it and tries to sell it off quick and cheap.
Nothing lasts more than a day, and on several occassions I have seen moldy produce laying out.
MOLDY… Gross, I’M DONE with this cheap nasty moldy used up food at this place.
DISGUSTING and WILL NEVER RETURN TO ANY CAPUTOS! EVER!

I love shopping at this caputos. I give a 4 star rating because most times the checkout lines are very long, with few registers open.

Caputo’s got everything with best prices on fruits and vegetables. Lots of international products as well though prices on regular items are comparable to jewel etc. Always clean, just gotta take a star away from long lines at the registers especially on the weekends too much congestion. Been loyal for many years now.

You just gotta love Caputo’s! The produce is great in variety and quality. It might be a bit more expensive than Jewell, but I love the quality of the fruits and veggies. Next stop is always their deli. On weekends get there early or get a number and stand in line. But as far as meats and cheeses go, nobody in the area can beat Caputo’s.
There is great variety beyond Italian and American groceries. There is a great section for Hispanic, Asian, Polish, and even Greek groceries. The location on Lake St is perfect for us, and you should really try it out for your grocery shopping. Just keep in mind that it is not the place to go when in a rush or if your pinching pennies. This is your place if you like quality groceries and good service!
Have a great day all!

Usually when I vow to never set foot in a place again, I stay true to my word. In Caputo’s case, I held out for over a year but I found myself driving by and pulled into the parking lot almost on auto-​pilot. I guess you can take the girl outta Caputo’s, but…
I avoided the deli counter completely and my experience was much better. I do love their produce and meat specials, where I can stock up for the week.
They have a decent international selection, but lacked curry paste, so not decent enough.
I’ll come again for the produce and meat specials. I’ve punished them enough, I think.

Oh my gracious, it’s chaos in here! At all costs avoid Caputo’s on the weekend. Crazy old men ramming each-​other with their carts yelling in Italian something about Fettuccine Alfredo… Let’s pretend I’m writing this for a Monday. Heads up, this may be a pretty cheery review; I’m indulging myself in the inexpensive Carlo Rossi wine I just took home.
Three cheers to cheap veggies, fruits, spices, canned goods, pastas and dairy sales! This is my choice grocery store. Side note: there is a really precious and friendly cart guy who sounds (no joke) like Mickey Mouse and is probably the kindest soul I’ve ever encountered in a parking lot. Anyways, as you enter the world of food and variety first take notice of the stand holding this week’s Caputo’s sales and deals. After you’ve flipped though this, take your time exploring the exceptional variety of fruits and veggies before you. Sales everywhere! If it takes your fancy, check out the seafood counter and mosey on over to meat section. (WARNING: I’ve heard that’s Caputo’s packaged meats go bad quickly, but I wouldn’t personally know)
And now the glory of Caputo’s, the deli. .. every variety, flavor, taste, smell, whatever is here. There are deli meat sales constantly tempting innocent passersby to get fine Boar’s Head meats or pasta salads or sausage or cheese or… sigh, it’s really great. Every isle in the store is laden with sales on things ranging from your every day kitchen needs to exotic and foreign food items. Venture on over to the breads and dairy (there is not a great milk brand variety but it’s passable) and select from a wide variety of yogurts and juices. Check out the Caputo’s-made focaccia bread and 99cent french bread loaves.
Many people take a good deal of interest in the bakery but seriously, are you people crazy? If you want real tiramisu, go to Hanna’s Bakery on Army Trail and if you want real cannoli, go to Sicily because never in my life have I had a real cannoli in America, never. Caputo’s cannoli are just lard wrapped up in marinaded newspaper colored to look like crust-​ish stuff and sprinkled with, idk… what is that stuff? Only the faux-​talians eat those. All other bakery items are really just mediocre. Stick to groceries. Sorry to end on such a bad note, I just remembered my distain for the bakery. Again, avoid the weekends at Caputo’s and your visit will be a delightful piece of ca – *NO NOT THE CAKE!* ahem… bologna.

Caputo’s is great. The service and staff amazing. If you call in your deli order or input it at the front Kiosk ten times quicker than waiting. By the time you make your rounds at the store you can go to the deli and let them know your there to pick up your order.
Also for us busy mom’s that barely have time to eat ourselves or even cook everyday of the week. I get the pre made dinners that are never frozen set them in the oven and a home cooked meal ready to go. Love it!

I am absolutely a fan of Angelo Caputo’s. We frequent the location in Hanover Park much more often than the Addison location, but since we spend a lot of time in the Addison area, if we are there on a weekend and need to shop for produce and deli products for the week, we always make it a point to stop here.
I really love how this store is laid out. It’s very simple and straightforward.
The three departments I spend my time are…
— Produce
— Deli
— Bakery
Their PRODUCE is fresh and I have NEVER walked through the produce department without seeing someone stocking the fruits and veggies. Their pricing is fantastic and the quality is great.
The DELI is a mile long. They have everything you could possibly ever want and a meat department that could choke a horse! There is always something I want on sale and if you want a sample to taste before buying a pound, all you have to do is ask.
Now, my very favorite part of the store is the BAKERY. Sure, you can go to Jarosch or your local bakery and pay $ 15-​$ 20 per pound for butter cookies but why would you when you can pick up Caputo’s butter cookies for $ 6.99 (sometimes on sale for $ 5.99) per pound. They are a great item to bring to a dinner party or just to put in your cookie jar on your kitchen counter!
A few other things I regularly purchase at Caputo’s: tomato sauce (or any canned tomatoes), pasta, Italian sausage (available in bulk or in links), bread.
I absolutely love Caputo’s and everything they offer. I can’t do ALL my household shopping here but, we sure can eat meals just fine after shopping here.

What is not to love about this place?
Do you like cannolis? The chocolate-​dipped cannolis they sell in their bakery are the BEST EVER!
Do you like tomatos? Go explore their entire aisle filled with the sexy red goodness! Yes, that’s right… tomatoes are sexy!
I heart this place!

This place is awesome! Great produce selection, crazy deals!
Sometimes I just go here to look around. They’ve got an amazing selection of foreign foods, produce, dry goods, fresh deli, gorgeous fresh bakery. They’ve got it all!

This is my local Caputos. The place is remodeled, clean turn around of fresh produce is pretty good. I see produce guys fixing, picking, replacing stuff which is good in my books.
They also sell more organic products from fruits/​veggies and in the meat department, I saw organic chicken, pork, and beef!
I wouldn’t come here during the weekend. It’s a mad house, get out of the way, excuse me, excuse me, watch it! I would suggest to come here during the week or if yo must come here in the weekend, come very early or later in the evenings.
Their deli counter gets busy too.
I don’t care much of their hot food that they serve near the registers. Some of the food looked like it’s been warming all day, ick. I was really hungry so I tried their pizza special 2 for 1. The pizza crust was dry and the toppings are blah. You would think it’s an Italian owned place that the food would be as good. I would eat a tombstone pizza than the pizza they served to me at that time.
I go back here if I can’t get what I needed in Jewel or too lazy to drive to Wholefoods.

I don’t know why it took me so long to try Caputo’s but I now go there more often than any other market.
ORGANICS: They have a nice section for organic fruits and veggies and while not large it is tucked in it’s consistent location and sometimes there are good deals.
REGULAR FRUITS AND VEGGIES: Always pretty good deals. I recently bought a couple of avocados that were too ripe even though they were still firm — and I can usually pick them well — but otherwise I can’t complain about the quality for the prices.
OTHER DEPARTMENTS: I wish they carried wild caught shrimp. Everything they have is farm raised which I will not buy or eat. But the other departments are all ok. There are often good deals on regular canned goods and I love the olive bar.
I am a huge fan and I haven’t really felt that way about any other store except trader joe’s.

We’ve been going to Caputo’s for years and I’m just now getting around to writing a review. Shame on me. Here are the 3 top reasons for shopping Caputo’s over Jewel and Dominick’s:
1) Excellent quality and selection of produce
2) Great deli counter
3) Excellent bakery goods baked on the premises.
Here’s a comparison this week between Jewel and Caputo’s:
6 oz Driscoll Raspberries — Jewel = $ 2.99/ Caputo’s = TWO for $ 3
Fresh Strawberry Tub = Jewel = $ 1.99/ Caputo’s = 99 cents
Furthermore, Jewel’s selection of berries was paltry and past its prime whereas Caputo’s had plenty to choose from in better condition.
So Caputo’s doesn’t have the selection of canned and boxed goods. Who cares? Shop that stuff on sale and stock up. For fresh goods AND ethnic items, Caputo’s is a top choice!