Dominick’s

This Dominick’s is great. The staff is super friendly and helpful and I’ve had nothing but good experiences here. Their options for lunches are really great and I fell absolutely in love with the chicken bacon ranch wrap. They have really fresh produce and a great wine and beer selection. Too sad to hear that they’ll be closing down soon.

This is my favorite Dominick’s and this is my go to grocery store. Over the years I have become aquatinted with the store managers including Lee who is the best. Whenever you see him he always has a smile on his face and always says hi when he seems me. It is so nice to be greeted by him and this is one of the main reasons I come back. Another reason is their sushi. This Dominick’s has a sushi bar and a sushi chef who makes fresh sushi on the spot. I think that this is very unique to this Dominick’s only but the sushi here is really really good and as fresh as it gets. You see the Sushi chef making it. So I get my sushi here for lunch or dinner sometimes and I love it. Lots and lots of parking here and not too crazy on the weekends. Well maybe a little, but I get my Star magazine and read it in line.

Good because its close to the house. Not the cheapest but not the most expensive either. Produce is lacking but if you need something in a pinch, they are a good choice.

This particular Dominicks was shut down for a couple years, and then re-​opened as a ‘fresh” store. Its’s a Domnicks, nothing super fancy, but fine for picking up staples. Decent produce, and generally what one would expect in a city mid to upscale grocery.
They are doing a little better in the healthy food/​dairy alternative department as far as selection, but their price point still stinks with these items. They are part of the Safeway corporation, and they should leverage that to sell their almond milk for less than Whole (paycheck) Foods, not more. They have Wi-​fi.

Great place to shop. Come every week

Surprised this one has good reviews. Everytime I’m there, there aren’t enough registers open & the employees are conversing w/​each other while ignoring customers.

I really like this supermarket, and they make a damn good sandwich. Can’t fault them for playing the same pop-​radio that’s piped through every supermarket, but…
Thursday afternoon produce section, several quiet, lonely ladies and Adele on the loudspeaker. I thought we might have a Jonestown on our hands. Just sayin’.

Goddangit! I just wanted a bagel on my way to work, but they were out of cinnamon-​raisin bagels – or they hadn’t yet made them by 7:40am. I had to settle for a blueberry bagel, which was terrible. I don’t ask very much from a substandard grocery-​store bagel and yet this one somehow still disappointed.
HOWEVER – these guys get major points for storing each bagel flavor in its own basket, so you get no cross-​contamination between, say, onion and cinnamon-​raisin like at the Dominick’s at Foster and Lincoln.
Overall this is a solid Dominick’s and I come here with some frequency. Good produce and six self-​checkout terminals. Also, I noticed this morning that they have a sandwich counter which serves breakfast food, so I will be trying those sooner or later.

I love this place I enjoy coming and getting something to go in the café or going throw the store and picking things to cook at my own home. I love it because they stay open in till 1 am.

I don’t know what has happened to this company over the past few years, but their stores have went down hill. The one on Damen is a very nice store and was glad to see it re-​opened a few years ago, but a nice store is no good if they don’t have what you need. This store is always out of major things such as milk, eggs, and on my last visit their didn’t even have a cashier. I had quite a few things and didn’t feel I should have to do a self check out with the amout of things I had. The employees at the store could use a lesson in customer service. If I would of been given some help at the self check out, instead of attitude, would not of walked out of the store and left behind over $ 60 dollars worth of groceries sitting at the self check out line.

This location made me go back to shopping at Dominick’s.
Enough said.
Plus the fact that it’s a block from my house kinda helps.

I went to this particular Dominick’s as it is within walking distance for me. I planned on getting discounted Taste of Chicago tickets ahead of time and to grab a few of their sale items. The walk was pleasant down Ridge Ave. It was quiet and peaceful. And so is this Dominick’s. Maybe it was the time of day — or maybe it’s that the location is kind of in the middle of nowhere. For a city, that is. The street is devoid of buses or a lot of foot traffic, which adds to the aura.
This store was decidedly different than most other Dominick’s that I have visited since returning to the city. Their sister store, Von’s — was one that I frequented on the west coast to get great bakery items and fresh made soups when I didn’t want to bother to go to Whole Foods.
The staff at customer service was particularly nice, even offering that I could get as many Taste tickets as I needed (hint hint; there is usually a limit). I really didn’t need many; I’ll head back if I run out, because I plan on going to the Taste for several different acts that are performing on different days. Besides, I can’t eat that much at one sitting, and that way I’ll get to sample more!
But, it’s still a Dominick’s. I know what to expect. High prices for stuff that I can get at the Dollar store, Aldi’s, Jewel and other places for much less. So I only buy sale items or shop there when I’m out of something and it is convenient. That is rare. I have noticed, in all fairness, that Dominick’s prices are competitive on some items. Some of their sale items rival Jewel and other markets. When I need staples that I don’t want to by from the local market, I head to Dominick’s when they have ‘em on sale and grab a few. Not that I have much room for stockpiling. And given that there doesn’t seem to be any store in the area that doubles coupons, it’s hardly worth clipping them at times.
Dominick’s bakery, however, is way better than Jewel and can be as good as a French style bakery on some items. That pumpkin cheesecake I got over the holidays was just superb. I discovered this in the west coast stores: Von’s — where in a panic, I had to find a cake. And it was a doozy! Whipped cream all around with slivered almonds. It tasted as good as it looked. Everyone thought I got it at the local French bakery. I had since gotten quite a few special occasion cakes there — and was never disappointed. Their fresh baked bread is also miles ahead of any Jewel (Albertson’s on the west coast). So, if you need good fresh baked items, Dominick’s is always good for that. And some of their special’s ain’t half bad, either! For routine stuff like butter, cheese, milk — I’ll go to Aldi’s. For fresh produce and meat, I go to Devon Market.
This particular location was quite a bit nicer than others — well stocked, not so crowded and not hectic. So if you need to go to Dominick’s in the area, this is the one to consider. Really! This one really rocks!

I shop at Dominick’s every week. They have quite a great selection on most items and a very fair price. Although I realize that I now live in the Mid-​West, I wish the fresh seafood selection was a little better.
Many different cheese choices but it’s not a fresh market or whole foods. Nice wine selection.
I will continue to shop here.

I’ve ridden by this store when it was shuttered and then again when it opened and not had the opportunity to visit until today. WOW!!! Well stocked, clean, plenty of everything and nicely laid out. My ONLY complaint is that they might need more registers as the traffic to them seemed to back up pretty quickly.
However, the store manager was out there watching out for that, and adeptly diverted people (yours truly) to the 15 & less isle.
I have written off the Western/​Roscoe location and will now gladly trek north to this store… my new fav semi-​local store.

Chicago has been home to Dominick’s and Jewel for as long as I can remember. I recall eaves-​dropping on two older women at What’s Cooking restaurant on Lincoln, about 10 year ago, compairing the two grocery chains, and they decided that Jewel was superior and that Dominick’s was «fer shit.» The primary reason being that Dominick’s does not have a wide selection of brands. They carry 2 – 3 brands of an item. Tops! I have always happened to agree with them.
Until now. This new Dominick’s makes all other grocery stores look «fer shit.» They have lots of lower prices. Great wine. Great cheese. Diverse international section. Produce is fresh. Very friendly staff. One manager, Mike, is particularly helpful. It is not uncommon to be greated 2 – 3 times as you walk throughout the store. Greated in a sincere friendly way, and not some Stepford Wivesian manner, that you know they are just saying «hi» so that they don’t get beat by the boss.
I even found this Blueberry Pomegranate juice I love that Jewel stopped carrying.
Grocery shopping is a pleasure again.

Safeway with more. A lot more.
Starbucks inside.
Pharmacy too.
Hallmark cards.
Large bakery.
Joost compression stockings sold here for a good price.
Don’t come here hungry.

The opening was pretty fun. Barbeque truck out front, free salmon, cheese table. Alas, the honeymoon has ended and it has become just another mega chain grocery.
It’s close, so I go, but in my last 3 visits they really ticked me off. They’re poorly stocked, especially with sale items, and the deli staff is annoying. Perhaps it’s my dumb luck, but I’ve found an empty shelf the last 2 times I’ve been there on a quick run to grab _​_​xyz product_​_​_​. The deli staff really gets my goat, though. They act inconvenienced when I ask for them to thinly slice my muenster cheese. Their display cuts are not good enough for me, and I’m ok with myself having sandwich standards. Thick cut muenster? might as well just whip out the cheese in a can. Deli disaster.
I miss my days living by the morse red line stop. Walking by the lifeline theatre and studio B1E, falling victim to home invasions and of course shopping at the little market across from the bank. They can’t fit a barbeque truck in their parking lot, but their deli rocked the house.

I can’t believe the words ‘Dominick’s’ and ‘awesome’ are existing in a single sentence without a negation or biting sarcasm, but this resurrected Dominick’s is totally happy, awesome, tender dream-​land.
There was tons of parking, it was clean, well stocked (except for Woodchuck, which almost cost it a star, but it is Halloween, so I’ll let the cider deficit go this time). Even at noon on Saturday it wasn’t too crowded, and there were must-​be-​medicated-​kind-​of-​happy employees popping up all over the store offering a plethora of samples: pizza, pumpkin pie, candy, tilapia, cheeses, wine, beer. Totally awesome. Despite the sample smörgåsbord, we decided to try the fresh sushi, which a very nice seemingly legit sushi chef was whipping up in front of us. We nom nommed on a vegan giant salad spring roll and a california roll (12 pieces instead of 9 for $ 5! and not disgusting! see pictures). The mrs. also got some donuts and was very pleased. Best of all, they have Susan cookies, which is the only truly honorable way to eat yourself to Type 2 and muffin top.
Everyone was very friendly, and we didn’t have to wait in line (now there’s a break from the Howard Dominicks). Oh, and the Starbucks is much nicer than Howard’s and there are more tables to caffeinate at before shopping extravaganza. Basically, this store pwns the Howard location in every way except for the fact that the 147 and Red Line doesn’t stop over here.
Plus, they’ve taken the cue from Jewel and (I swear I’m not crazy) a lot of the prices seem a lot lower than they used to be.
But really, none of this really matters. I just gave them 5 stars because they have Israeli flags hanging among a Soviet flag and a Japanese Imperial flag. AWESOME. When you know a grocer supports Papa Lenin, how can you not feel warm and fuzzy inside?

I wish the Dominicks on Broadway and Glenlake would take some note… Guys– this is how it should be done.
1. LARGE BOOZE SECTION. Very large, roomy and easy to roll a cart through and take some time to peruse. AND– they have a walk in cooler. Yeah. The booze section at glenlake is cramped, small, no variety, no cooler. I picked up 2 bottles of Sangria tonight– different than any that is offered at my neighborhood store.
2. ROOM to shop in the veggie department. THIS is awesome! Yeah– it has Dominicks price and selection, but this is roomy, welcoming and offers selection. (TAKE NOTE GLENLAKE/​BROADWAY STORE)
3. The café offerings– which I do not use– also have extra space to shop. It made me take a look around!
4. HAPPY EMPLOYEES! Yeah– nothing more needs to be said.
I am thinking that I will be cruising over here. Nicer, cleaner, more variety (but I did recognize the guy behind the meat counter). It is nice to see Dominicks take time to redo a store– and actually CLOSE it. The glenlake one forced customers to deal with construction dust, noise. etc.
NICE JOB. Well DONE!

Love this place already.
First of all, people seem genuinely happy to be working here. The florist who called over to me walking past the flowers with a longing gaze, people giving out samples asking me what I thought, and even the guy outside collecting shopping carts who insisted on helping me with my groceries! Everyone is extremely nice. My favorite was the woman at the fish counter who’s the first person I’ve met at any fish counter in Chicago (Jewel, other Dominick’s, Whole Foods included) with whom I actually want to have a conversation. She gave me recommendations about my fish selection as well as a bunch of marinade for my fish (you can get free marinade and/​or rub with any meat or fish purchase). Can’t wait to try it.
I also loved the fact that they had free samples all over the store. I especially appreciated the samples in the (huge) fruit & veggie section. There was a woman there handing out samples of this week’s special – their organic boxed salads for $ 1.98. She told me she used to work at this same location and recognizes some of her old customers who moved with her back & forth from this place to Clark & Howard and now back again.
I also liked that they placed a table for their eScrip program for education (4% of your purchases go to the school of your choice) with representatives from a local elementary school there to help explain the program & promote their school.
As for the store itself, it’s huge & has everything you can possibly stuff into a store: a huge flower area, a Starbucks, a café seating area near the bakery, and even a piano. Yes that’s right I said piano! A baby grand, I think. As I was walking out the pianist was playing «I feel pretty» from West Side Story.
Oh so pretty.