South Loop Market

Boar’s Head deli inside with $ 6 – 8 sandwiches made fresh daily. The special’s are great especially on a pretzel bun. Really fresh ingredients, each hand made sandwich comes with lettuce, tomato and onion. Delish

They had one person working the store and the sandwich shop is open which is supposed to have someone staffing it.
So i waited 25minutes to make my order and the poor guy could only do so much back and forth between ringing up customers and making sandwiches. He should have told us how long to expect to wait.
They also do nothing when homeless walk into the store and literally ask people to buy him food in front of store staff. Very awkward situation that made me want to leave.
worst experience i have ever had at a sandwich shop. whoever the manager of this place is has explaining to do for staffing one person and leaving the sandwich shop open like that and explaining why they do nothing when homeless people openly ask customers for food in the store, YIKES!

I felt very uncomfortable in this store. They watched me and kept following me around the store as if I wanted to steal something. I’d walk to one side, one employee walks over. I go to the other side the second employee follows me! They have plenty of cameras why couldn’t they discretely profile me? Horrible customer service, and pretty racist. Go across the street to the Cermak market they have a wider selection and the prices are about the same if not lower.

HORRIBLE IN THE DELI!!! Almost every time I go there they mess up my order. I have had multiple instances where I have ordered only to watch them give person after person that came after me their sandwiches. Other times they completely get my order wrong. Today was my last straw where I watched them give 3 people sandwiches while I stood and waited. After asking where my order was they give me 3 orders of lunch meat none being the 1 that I had ordered. The guy at the counter got nasty with me after that. It is an absolute shame that I can not shop multiple times a week at the deli right next to my building. NEVER AGAIN will I go there and my money will go elsewhere.

I truly appreciate the convenience and availability of this South Loop mini-​market! Open late, easily assessable, well lit, and always well-​stocked with a wide variety of fresh & deli meats, fresh vegetables, frozen goods, can goods and wines. Reasonable prices and a helpful staff. (The few times I’ve asked for a product they didn’t already have in stock, they got it for me!)
The folks running this store care enough to always be present during operating hours (i.e., they aren’t absentee owners), they care enough to listen to their customers’ needs, and they stock their store according to what is needed — and not just what is most profitable! They are an important part of the South Loop community — and they are to be commended for investing in the future of this neighborhood!

I tend to agree with everyone’s comments about the «owner» although I’m not sure that he’s really the owner because I find it hard to believe that anyone who has vested interest in this place would be so unwelcoming and completely disinterested in the customer. For example, one day it seemed «the owner» was staring somewhere in the distance as he was ringing my order. But I didn’t really notice until he said” oh I’m not staring at you, I’m watching the game” or on another day I asked him if he carried Jam Jar, a common red wine, to which he said, «I don’t know, I don’t drink» Seriously? Who cares if you drink? This has nothing to do with you! Do you know about the inventory of the store???
That said the only reason I go to South loop market is convenience… and given the way they treat customers, South Loop Market is well aware that repeat customers will come down for that 1 thing they forgot at the grocery store, or a late night ice cream fix… So why should they expend any extra effort?!

I’ve been walking on crutches for the past several weeks and have been the recipient of both random acts of kindness and stares.
What does that have to do with South Loop Market? Well, I can’t drive on doctor’s orders so this store is the closest to me in walking distance. I’m in the store, obviously looking for something while standing next to a guy looking for an item as well. One of the store owners only looked at the guy standing next to me and asked if he needed help. Never glanced my way.
The owner has never been pleasant, and actually bordering on straight rude, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt and chalked it up to personality. Now I know he’s simply an asshole who doesn’t like a certain «kind» in his store. No worries, I won’t be back.

I work with South Loop for several networking events each month in the western part of the Loop, and they are awesome!
I have a fairly standard order that fluctuates with our expected attendance. I work with Moe directly, and just email him the order. He’ll check on inventory, get me a price and then process payment over the phone. I usually have event sponsors cover drinks, and South Loop is very flexible with having different people order, schedule, pay and receive the delivery.
They do get busy late, so I always order a day ahead to give them time to fill the order and process it. Even though my events start in the evening, they have to deliver between 2pm — 4pm Luckily, I have refrigerators and ice but the early delivery time could be a challenge for other event planners.
I highly recommend South Loop Market. They are professional, very nice and I’ve had great experiences ordering big deliveries from them multiple times a month!

Okay, short and sweet. The owner or what seems to be the owner is filthy at first glance. My initial thought was that he just worked hard & partied hard since his eyes are constantly red. Since I live and work near here, I’m in the store roughly 5 days per week at least for lunch & miscellaneous items.
I was truly taken aback when I was infected with pink eye. After chatting with my doctor and looking at how its transferred I was certain it was him. Nearly daily use of the same credit card, same wallet, same right hand.
Great store, nice selection but the owner having pink eye is just not clean to say the least. If he reads this, please wash your hands with soap and water.
Thank you!

Great selection of just about everything you need in a little market including beer and liquor selection but WOW. this place is pricey. $ 10 for a loaves of bread and milk and their meat section is about $ 10-​$ 12 a # for turkey. Unless you need something quick I recommend going to mariannos a few blocks over or going up to the jewel on roosevelt.

This place is pretty good. They’re super expensive, but welcome to the Loop. They’re nice and have good products. Over all, a good market. They also serve Intelligentsia coffee!

In passing from afar the first time, I thought this was a run-​of-​the-​mill convenience/​liquor store. And then I walked inside.
Incredibly valuable to have this place in the neighborhood. You can seriously get anything you need and most things you don’t. How about a Boar’s Head sandwich? Or an amazing selection of craft beer? Avocado’s? Fresh produce? Solid wine selection? and it goes on…
It’s a little more expensive, but for quick trips for a few things, you can zoom around and grab stuff in a matter of minutes versus dealing with the traffic at Jewel.
SL Market does what it means to, very well.
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Unilocal Binge #8

South Loop Market has everything you need! Very quick and convenient for grabbing a few items. Their deli sandwiches are the best I’ve ever had and they always have great salads to choose from! Not to mention the staff is always friendly and helfpul. Definitely a great little place to have in the South Loop!

Totally convenient and they always have what I’m looking for whether its booze or food. The employees are fantastic and I love the feel of the place. And, as always, I have to mention that they sometimes have 6ers of Zombie Dust. I’m starting to think my Unilocal!Life revolves around a businesses ability to sell me Zombie Dust.

A fantastic beer selection, lots of good granola bars to choose from, and plenty of dark chocolate bars… love this place!

A blessing to this neighborhood! This convenience store truly have a little bit of everything — and all of their selections are top-​quality. They do not skimp on selection or freshness.
I love coming here for a sandwich at breakfast or lunchtime instead of going to Potbelly’s or Jimmy John’s. They will make your sub by-​order, using Boar’s Head meats and cheeses. Such a treat!
They also have a great selection of Labriola baked goods that are to die for. Flirty Cupcakes has some product in there as well.
The only downside is that they do make their living by charging a premium. So come prepared for $ 7 cereal boxes and things like that. Also, no credit cards for purchases under $ 5.

South loop area is a food desert. Plain & simple.
Quick list of negatives about food deserts include 1. more health issue due to lack of healthy food in the area and abundance of cheap fast food 2. preying on poverty stricken and those who relay on public assistance, because corner markets overcharge for basic stables (hellooooo $ 9 cereal, milk and eggs). 3. and finally a disconnect between community and food, lack of access of quality food
South loop Market is an oasis in a food desert. They have lots of quality and healthy items at very reasonable prices.

They’re very friendly here. We actually come here instead of the one right across the street from us. Seems cheaper and there’s more variety of everything. The deli is a great alternative to Jewel and Dominick’s. I’ve had 2 sandwiches from here, the Italian and the Reuben, and both were pretty tasty.
Also they sell alcohol, so that’s worth the 4 stars right there.

South Loop Market is what this South Loop area needs. The closest major grocery stores are Jewel and Target on Roosevelt, about a 10 – 30 minute walk away depending on where you live in the area (which is treacherous in the winter). For city dwellers who commute via bus or foot, this is a convenient location for some basic needs.
Yes this grocery store is expensive. But you pay a premium for convenience. If you want to do the majority of your grocery shopping on a budget, go to Jewel or Target.
This store has fresh produce, alcohol, your basic grocery needs, and some more.
The store is relatively large for a corner grocery and very clean. The staff is friendly. There is a minimum charge to process credit; I think it’s $ 3 or $ 4.
I always swing by to buy items I forget at Jewel, typically fresh produce, which is reasonably priced. It may be 25 cents more expensive, but once again, you’re paying for convenience.
Overall great place. And you’re supporting a local family run business too. :)

South Loop Market is just what this neighborhood needed. No longer do I have to run to the larger stores to pick up staples for a picnic, grab a few cold ones, a bottle of wine or even my favorite cereal or ice cream. They have it all. .. .and I am in and out in a flash!
I love that when I walk in I am always warmly greeted by whoever is standing at the checkout counter. Head to the back meat counter and you will find Boars Head meats and a range of cheeses and a friendly person to make you your favorite sandwich. Need a coffee pick me up?- it’s right by the door. Their beer selection is also quite good and it rotates so you can always find something interesting to try.
Sure– it’s more expensive than the big grocery chains. But when I am looking for convenience when I am in the neighborhood– this is my «go to» place. And even better? I can always find parking right out front. Now that’s real convenience!