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Plum Market
1233 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, United States
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Mi
Review №1

Always has fresh produce, but the fruit selection is somewhat limited. I love their plant selection, its one of the main reasons I stop by. The items are pricey but that is typical with organic stores.

An
Review №2

THE STAFF IS ONE ONE OF THE BEST 🏆IF NOT THE BEST. THEY ARE EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE 🧠, HARD WORKERS 💪, & MOST OF ALL KIND. THE VEGETABLES ARE ALWAYS FRESH AND PICTURE PERFECT 🖼. THE MEAT DEPARTMENT I MUST SAY IS A TAD BIT EXPENSIVE; HOWEVER THE BUTCHERS 🥩 HAVE SOME OF THE BEST CUTS. THERE ADULT BEVERAGES SECTION IS AMAZING FULL OF SPIRITS , WINES 🍷 & CRAFT BEERS 🍻 FROM ALL OVER THE 🌎. DID SOMEONE SAY CHEESE 🧀 PLEASE! I AM NOT BIG ON CHEESE YET AND STILL HAVING SO MANY CHOICES TO CHOOSE FROM I FOUND MYSELF A COUPLE NICE BITES. THE PREPARED 🍱 IS SIMPLY 🔥 AND THE CHEFS WHO PREPARE THE COOKED MEALS HAVE AN EYE FOR DETAIL. AT TIMES ONE MIGHT THINK THE FOOD IS FAKE & TRUST ME IT IS NOT, IT’S JUST PREPARED BY FUTURE MICHELIN ⭐️ CHEFS. THE BAKERY IS FULL OF FRESH SWEET PASTRIES 🥮 🍰 A MUST STOP. THAT IS RIGHT BEFORE MY FAVORITE PLACE THE FLORIST 🌸 FULL OF FRESH AROMAS, LOVELY VIVID, VIBRANT, & COLORFUL. THEN HERE COMES WHAT TRULY KEEPS ONE COMING BACK THE CHECKOUT YOU HAVE THE CHOICE TO GO TO THE SELF CHECKOUT WHICH IS GOOD FOR THOSE IN A RUSH; HOWEVER I LIKE TO CHECK OUT OUR FRONTLINE CASHIERS WHO TRULY KEEP MANY COMING BACK. OVERALL WHAT AN AMAZING STAFF WHO HAVE BATTLED THROUGH THE TRYING PAST YEAR AND A HALF TO DELIVER NOT JUST THE GROCERIES AND KEEP THE DOORS OPEN BUT THWY ALSO DELIVER GOOD ENERGY AND SMILES 😊

JP
Review №3

The employees are so kind and helpful. I was looking for liquid skin and asked if they had any in stock. They looked and didnt have any liquid bandaids. I was leaving the store then one of the employees gave me some of the liquid skin, alcohol wipes, and triple ointment antibiotic out of their first aid kit. I really appreciate how kind they are at this store.

Th
Review №4

Plum Market is a nice place to shop if you are looking for specialty foods. This store has products from companies most people have never heard of. They are very prominent in organic food. Shoppers can find just about everything in organic.The store itself is of medium size. I was there on a Sunday afternoon and it was fairly busy. It is very well stocked with lots of items. The meat department has beautiful looking meat and fish (even whole fish. ) The butchers are ready to cut your selection just like you want it.They also have a large selection of wines, and it appears they have discounts. Just about all of the shoppers had some wine in their cart.If you live in this area, go check the store out.

Ke
Review №5

Good shopping experience but missing some common items and prices can be very high.

Er
Review №6

The best meat and produce in the city! Their grocery shelves are always rotating with some new and unique products to try which I love. Don’t forget to download their app to clip all the digital coupons!The team members are always abundant around the store - they’re all so friendly and happy to help!

he
Review №7

Modern n sleek....Warm atmosphere n very welcomingFresh food n fast...Great oven pizza to order.....Better than whole foods or MarianosFair price...Clean...Quiet...Free parking too....Check out the cafe for good coffee as well...

Wh
Review №8

So far, the market is very beautiful and super friendly! The food is delicious and thats a fact. All co-workers are super respectful and very kind. I would have to say; this market isnt your typical market on the corner. The quality and quantity is 100% .

MM
Review №9

Love this supermarket. So many healthy options and alternatives. Its so much nicer then when I used to take my car here to be fixed back in the day (yes, it was a mechanics garage).

Jo
Review №10

Ritzy but not expensive. Classy but not snooty. Fresh and clean and unique. I wish i lived closer so I could make this my neighborhood store. Worth a walk just for their excellent ice cream and popsicle selection but they have it all

Lo
Review №11

I love the Plum, my only complaint is there isnt one close to my home. Excellent wine, beer, and spirits selection supported by the best in the business staff. These peeps are the real deal and are so knowledgeable, no dodos here. Even though I come for the fresh produce and specialty products, I always end up with a basket full of candles and other non essential items, you never know when you need a last minute gift for yourself, lol.

To
Review №12

Plum is my neighborhood market and I’m grateful for it! The app provides amazing coupons. I buy my organic staples, cheeses, and favorite pantry items there. I also love visiting to just walk around and explore new foods I haven’t tried before. I rely on their great selection of natural beauty and supplements.

Ry
Review №13

Man this place is a joy. Muy Expensivo tho! Good thing its Treat Yo Self day!

Ai
Review №14

Plum Market is comparable to Whole Foods in many ways. However, the price point overall is much higher and the prepared food doesnt hold a candle to Whole Foods when it comes to taste. Especially, the desserts. Still, they tend to a wider selection of product variations from brands like Jenis ice cream, Cascadian Farms, Katz etc. They are also the only grocery store where Ive been able to find heritage eggs and Culina dairy-free yogurt. I do prefer their produce and how much easier it is to find what youre looking for. I just wish I was able to get more for my money there.

Sh
Review №15

This Place is Absolutely Buzzing with People and Noise and food. We went there on our last day in the USA. We went to eat BBQ. Not disappointed. its out side the market so easier to sit. and the food was sensational. Inside there is all kinds of food. very Interesting place and loved coming here

Yo
Review №16

Nice mid sized community style grocery store. If you are a stickler for organic goods this is the place to be, a little pricey but it seems worth it. And for those of you who live the Chicago area , Instacart does work with this grocery store in case you don’t feel like leaving out sometimes.

De
Review №17

Everytime I visit my family, I look forward to shopping here. I love the Duck Bacon😋

el
Review №18

Great selection of products. The prices are way lower than whole foods. The staff is super kind and friendly.

Ch
Review №19

So many organic options but most importantly the best chicago coffee is located inside. intelligentsia.

Wi
Review №20

Prices here are super high and honestly I enjoy going to Whole Foods more if I want a luxury grocery shopping experience. The 1% clientele is decidedly more fun to people watch though, I must say

Jo
Review №21

Great customer service. Amazing location and selection of daily needs.

La
Review №22

Love this place. Safe during covid. Always stocked and the staff is so nice. you know a place is nice when the staff enjoys their job.

Ya
Review №23

We headed here because it was recommended as the single best place to pick up everything for a long stay in one hit. After visiting many of the smaller grocery shops, It didn’t disappoint us, there is a good range of choice from small electrical appliances, kettles rice cookers, toaster, and fans. This grocery store has everything you need at a reasonable price!

Sa
Review №24

Cozy grocery store! Coffee patio and people watching.

An
Review №25

I am so amazed by this grocery shop because they offer a variety of goods to choose from! I am so happy I found out about this place! I highly recommend this shop to everyone I know!

Ma
Review №26

They have a very good selection of groceries and the staff at the wine section have awesome tastes.Although it is a little bit more expensive than other grocery stores.

Ch
Review №27

Very nice selection of fresh foods but the price point is extremely high, even higher than Whole Foods. In particular, the prepared entrees are priced much higher than they need to be. For an example, a medium size piece of unremarkable grilled chicken breast is $9.98 which is ridiculous. Whole Foods sold the same size medium chicken but grilled properly and very good pricing for $7 for 2 pieces. I suggest that Plum Market revisit the pricing of their prepared entrees.Also, the staff I encountered at the Plum Market in Old Town Chicago were not friendly, did not appear to like working with the public and were poor representatives for this company. In the prepared foods section, several people were waiting to be served as the staff member just stood there daydreaming—training seems to be lacking. It seems that Plum has a difficult time attracting quality employees which is a sad commentary on their recruitment and hiring practices. There is no excuse for this in view of the tremendous profits grocery stores are making during covid. What is Plum Market doing to give back to its customers? Nothing.

Ad
Review №28

If you havent tried a Zingermans pie you now have the opportunity. They are amazing!

To
Review №29

The selection didnt seem as varied as usual, most likely due to covid. Really miss the bulk section that had been removed.

Jo
Review №30

I found discounted parking originally on spot hero for the garage connected to Plum,but after the promotion expired I was still able to get a really good rate with S&P

Mi
Review №31

I’ve been shopping here for months now and I honestly don’t know why anymore. It’s so over priced.

Jo
Review №32

Great market! Fantastic selection of fresh meats!

Ha
Review №33

Nice store but it over priced

Jo
Review №34

Very good stuff! Nice employees ! Great service! My favorite grossery store!

ra
Review №35

Way overpriced store for what it is

Sh
Review №36

I love this grocery, sometimes they have products that you won’t find anywhere else. Little pricy but makes sense when you are local.

Ca
Review №37

High end organic grocery store with an attached coffee shop and wine bar. Produce always looks ripe and picture perfect. Meat, deli, and fish counter always have an exquisite looking selection. They also have a hot bar and sushi service. Food is always quality just be prepared to pay a little more. Parking is reimbursed with purchase.

Ho
Review №38

In and out. They didnt have white grape juice so I got red purple

Jo
Review №39

Food is too expensive, plus bad attitude of some employees make me feel not to come back.

Ms
Review №40

It smelled and the prices was expensive I guess because of the location.

gr
Review №41

Used to have a great quality of hot soup bar. Picked up two( chicken noodle and clam chowder) today to find out it is tasteless, over slated sour mush. Very disappointed.

Ab
Review №42

Really love this grocery store for their great selection of produce and meat. They have a wide selection of organic brands that are amazing.

De
Review №43

I absolutely love this store. It always has fresh and quality produce. The service is always rapid and friendly not to mention conveniently located.

Ho
Review №44

Really love this grocery store for their great selection of produce and meat. They have a wide selection of organic brands that are amazing.

Ma
Review №45

I really like this store.I drove all the way from Hyde Park to get 3 bottles of Riunart champagne. I enjoyed the store so much that I bought fresh flowers, fresh fruit( mangos, watermelon and apples), milk, probiotics and orange juice.I was indeed impressed with the uniqueness of this grocery store

ra
Review №46

Great shop.

Ja
Review №47

The customer service is far from great. Also, note that on Fridays and Sundays they have senior hours in the morning. Something they do not put on their hours.

De
Review №48

Sadly this one great market has declined a great deal.It was had s great deli and hot bar. Bought cooked ribs today with shards of bone and tasteless meat. Almost broke a tooth on chips of bone.Hummus was watery. Not worth their prices for low quality food. I won’t shop there again.

Ry
Review №49

So many options! Food is great too and theyre always stocked up with great deals!

zz
Review №50

The best grocery store in chicago hands down

Lo
Review №51

Wow! I just moved to Old Town. LOVE THIS PLACE!! Delicious preprepared foods and groceries. Big place. Street Parking. Great location. Highly recommended! They had spanikopita (spinach pie) that was out of this world but they just discontinued it. So disappointing!! But this place is fantastic!!

Ra
Review №52

Really love this grocery store for their great selection of produce and meat. They have a wide selection of organic brands that are amazing.

Ye
Review №53

Was trying it as an alternative to Jewel on Clark and Division, which I dislike intensely. Overall, nice store - looks like that might have a very good alcohols selection, just looking at the size and diversity of it - but for an occasional trip only. Overpriced and trendy, feels like 50% dilution of Whole Foods. Some interesting items, but, also, not comprehensive enough for your standard grocery shopping.

To
Review №54

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:GET. THE. APP. And sign up for emails! So many good deals on good groceries.HONEST ASSESSMENT:My happy place. My retreat. Yes there are expensive things. There are also really reasonable, high quality things you cant get anywhere else. And if you get the app, you can take part in some incredible deals and % off your purchase. Also, every sampling they do is actually helpful.

Ru
Review №55

One of my favorite supermarkets, they have unique salads, fresh foods 😋, real good.

Ka
Review №56

Really love this grocery store for their great selection of produce and meat. They have a wide selection of organic brands that are amazing.

Sa
Review №57

I enjoyed visiting and if you are in Chicago please stop by.

Ga
Review №58

The most over priced hot and cold bar food in the country.

Ch
Review №59

Really love this grocery store for their great selection of produce and meat. They have a wide selection of organic brands that are amazing.

de
Review №60

Beautiful presentation, great selection, fresh bars and prepared foods, specialty items...worth a visit just to see! It is pricey but the staff is so helpful.

Jo
Review №61

Best grocery store in the city! Their Plum rewards program is great. They are always sending coupons and alerts about flash sales. Their produce and meat is even better than whole foods. Very friendly, helpful staff in every department and checkout. My only complaint is that they closed the bar, that was a great meeting place!

Mo
Review №62

It took awhile to write this review..but I was just hoping things would improve at this store.I went there this morning for breakfast and coffee...let me tell you...they are proud of their food as it is extremely expensive to shop there...that being said..with the money they make you think they could afford to have more than one cashier available to serve you..in this very busy morning ...granted there was a snow storm ..only one cashier was there to bill customers...no manager even helping..this young lady was at the express counter..and she did a phenomenal job..good for her..she deserves a raise for how well and efficient she was..but my complaint is directed at Corp..many times over this store is busy and only one cashier with no manager in sight does all the checking out of customers causing a traffic jam at the counters...with their coffee at $5 a cup..a small cup..they can afford payroll to bill out customers faster and more efficiently. Go here for emergencies not on a regular basis..unless you have time to kill waiting to be checked and money to burn for food that is much less expensive in the inner city...Yes its the Gold Coast..and Corp knows it..so they take your money and time thinking we all are Rockefellers...as to that girl at the express counter this morning 1/19/19 7:30 a.m Saturday..she shamed all of you at Corp for doing a job obviously management felt to inferior to do themselves.

Ro
Review №63

Excellent store

Vi
Review №64

Nice mid sized community style grocery store. If you are a stickler for organic goods this is the place to be, a little pricey but it seems worth it. And for those of you who live the Chicago area , Instacart does work with this grocery store in case you don’t feel like leaving out sometimes.

Ma
Review №65

PLUM has great produce its a bit more expensive but worth it.

Li
Review №66

Plum Market is a gem of a store with beautifully curated products. Their meats are the best of any grocery store and while not a huge store you can find great produce, dairy, international items, nuts and wines. I would not buy paper goods here and dont expect to find the variety of a store like Marianos. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. There is free indoor parking and an Intelligentsia coffee attached. The prepared foods are good along with a quality delivery section. The bakery is fair and it would be great to see it expanded. Big selection of organic and homeopathic products.

Da
Review №67

Great quality food and unique items. Fantastic fruit and vegetable quality. All questions answered and even a taste test provided . After 8pm, sushi and bakery are half price. Dont think about it just go there! Like & Share.

Ho
Review №68

Thanks goodness Plum Market is still open! Love the fresh produce.

Ma
Review №69

The best grocery store we tried in Chicago! Very fresh fruits and vegetables. Nice choice of spirits, wine and beers. Large choice of cheese. Fresh fish and meat. Very helpful and friendly staff. This is now our weekly store (even if were not living close by!)

Le
Review №70

Horrible customer service and poorly trained staff. Not a well managed store. Not even comparable with Whole Foods.

Je
Review №71

The hummus that they sell next to the prepared food is very good and this is coming from an Arab. Best store bought hummus I’ve ever had.

Co
Review №72

I love small town feel with the adult sophistication

Ca
Review №73

Amazing store! Great choices at great prices and helpful service. I would recommend doing every day shopping there.

Ca
Review №74

Engaged associates; wish I could get rewards on Android.I have had great service at Plum Market in Old Town. Keenan, in grocery, went above and beyond in answering my questions. I called Whole foods, and they put no effort in to seeing if their was an equivalent for an obscure item—Keenan went back twice to check other alternatives.Today, I had a young woman who was very careful to pack the croissant so that it would stay fresh, and my check out person and i had a nice chat about the rewards program. BUT, it is only accessed through iOs—sad! But, it is worth going to just have great Staff and service.

ca
Review №75

Interesting prepared foods. A little pricey

Ju
Review №76

Lots of interesting options esp. user-friendly for special diets

Ei
Review №77

Prepared foods are awesome

Er
Review №78

Great addition to Old Town for those that want fresh and/or organic food. Very happy with the produce and seafood sections, along with the very helpful and knowledgeable staff. Always nice when the seafood counter helps with cooking pointers/tips. Beware of prices that are higher than Whole Foods (ouch).

Ag
Review №79

Pros- convenient if you’re looking for high end / organic items to shop for- clean, nice store overall, super nice staff- coffee at the cafe area is good (and not overpriced like the rest of the retail section)Cons- bar and counter ready to eat food seems very average especially for the price tag. I’ve had 3 meals from their bar and everything I’ve tried was subpar: too dry (chicken / beef meat), too compact (salmon spread), not tasty (turkey meatballs, grilled veggies, frittatas) or all of the above :/Much lower quality than what I get at Whole Foods in the Bay Area

Pe
Review №80

I have a love/hate relationship with Plum Market. Quality is exceptional, price hurts the wallet.

Ch
Review №81

They have hard to find items I cant get anywhere else.However, their parking garage situation is a nightmare. I got trapped trying to leave for over an hour. Plum Market was no help and claimed no responsibility. Not the best customer service.

We
Review №82

Very cute market with an eclectic selection; similar to Whole Paycheck. Good specials, delicious salad bar. The sweet potato fries are amazing!! Outdoor and indoor seating too! Parking is free for one hour with a validated ticket otherwise it is $14 for 1-4 hours.

Su
Review №83

Great produce. Great collection of dairy products. Prices are on higher end. For many items organic food in Whole foods is cheaper than non organic variety in plum market. Only place in Chicago that sells A2 milk

Da
Review №84

Really love this grocery store for their great selection of produce and meat. They have a wide selection of organic brands that are amazing.

Be
Review №85

Wide variety of only the best products. I buy everything here from deodorant to fresh cut watermelon. The salad bar and hot food are superb. Fine selection of fine wines and cheeses from throughout the world.

La
Review №86

Wonderful store, wonderful service with knowledgeable staff. My # 1 destination for grocery shopping. Definitely on the high end of the price spectrum but with the Plum App also competitive and worth the extra dime.

Ka
Review №87

A Fine Upscale Local Grocery. Very good selection of products including beer and wine. A little expensive.

ph
Review №88

Each time I come to Chicago I go there for their great French wine and whisky selections

Be
Review №89

Wow! I just moved to Old Town. LOVE THIS PLACE!! Delicious preprepared foods and groceries. Big place. Street Parking. Great location. Highly recommended! They had spanikopita (spinach pie) that was out of this world but they just discontinued it. So disappointing!! But this place is fantastic!!

pa
Review №90

Excellent place to shop. Highly recommended

Ma
Review №91

This is an upscale market that has a good selection of packaged and ready-made food and sweets. I got a vegetable tray that was better than what I can get at Jewel. If you dont mind paying higher prices, its a nice alternative.

SU
Review №92

I enjoyed looking around. I was really just window shopping as Im playing tourist. Shrug. Still fun.

pa
Review №93

Produce are always fresh. Definitely a great place to shop

Se
Review №94

Nice store with fresh goods and a wide variety. Only drawback is that it is twice as expensive as Mariano’s or Trader Joe’s.

Jo
Review №95

Friendly staff, good variety, well stocked.

Wa
Review №96

Love it! Different cultures and different foods! From noodles to sweets and candies. The varieties of candies and dishes you can make and vegetables you can buy at such a cheap price.

Ka
Review №97

A must visit local store! Wide selection of first rate goods. They also have an excellent selection of beer, wine and spirits!

Ed
Review №98

A very nice higher end grocery store. Excellent beer and wine selection. If you have celiac disease then this would be the place for you. A ton of gluten free options that you dont see at common grocery stores.

Mo
Review №99

Brand new opened this year and only one in Chicago area. Its similar to Marianos but on a smaller scale and bit more pricier. But definitely worth checking out. They carry awesome items especially local farm fresh products and organic.The unique thing about this shop it has a great cafe offering intelligentsia coffee and frozen yogurt. Including a wine bar for some drinks. The Plum Market has a huge selections of wines. Check out the special cheese selections, too. And cannot forget the dessert, there is a fancy chocolate truffle shop!Four star only due to bit overpriced items.

Li
Review №100

What a nice find in Chicago. We were told that they sell See’s Candies so we ventured there for that. It was a very clean, well stocked market with tons of varieties. We will be back when we visit Chicago soon again.

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  • Address:1233 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610, United States
  • Site:http://www.plummarket.com/
  • Phone:+1 312-229-1400
Categories
  • Gourmet grocery store
  • Grocery store
  • Health and beauty shop
  • Natural goods store
  • Restaurant
  • Supermarket
  • Wine store
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–10PM
  • Thursday:8AM–10PM
  • Friday:8AM–10PM
  • Saturday:8AM–10PM
  • Sunday:8AM–10PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • No-contact delivery:Yes
  • Delivery:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Same-day delivery:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Offerings
  • Organic products:Yes
  • Prepared foods:Yes
  • Salad bar:Yes
Amenities
  • Public restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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