Sur la Table

What a great store. They have great quality products, everything a foodie or cook would ever want, giant serving bowls and great staff. We were offered help by 4 different staffers! They also offer free Ily coffee! Replaced all of my tired spatulas and spoons, found a great spice rub, sampled yummy seasonal bites, and much more! One stop shop for your kitchen.

I did not have a good experience in this store.
I went in looking for a cookie cutter — a heart to be exact. It said online they were available at this location so I stopped in. I was not greeted when I walked in the door but after being in the store a few minutes, I heard at least 2 other people who had gotten a hello upon walking through the door.
When I got to the cookie cutter bins, it was a disaster. I had to search through all the bins to find the one I needed because they were not in the correct spot. Never was asked if I needed help, not even by the associate standing within five feet of me.
I waited in line at the register — there was only one other lady in front of me. The cashier was very nice to her. They held a conversation and I overheard the cashier say something about taking down her name to better assist with a possible return in the future. When it was my turn, the cashier did not even say «hello» to me. (My receipt says her name is Karla.) There was no interaction at all and she definitely did not ask my name.
I took the online survey about my experience and found out from there that they actually make customer profiles. I learned more from the survey about what the store offers than from actually going to the store since NO ONE INTERACTED WITH ME.
I would assume I was treated this why by the way I look. I am young and probably look like I am not worth the time because I will not return and can never afford to shop here. I work at a designer store and I have noticed a lot of people who come in and look like they will never buy a thing end up spending hundreds of dollars on multiple items. Don’t always judge how much money a person has and/​or is willing to spend by the way they look.
It’s very disappointing to see all other reviews were fairly positive for this store and I had a bad experience.

I could get lost in this store. Not because it is big, but because there is so much to look at and so many things to add to my «I MUST HAVE even if I don’t need it» list.
We stopped by on a Saturday afternoon and for the first time ever, I felt uncomfortable. Really pressured by the staff to buy something (big ticket somethings) and the cashier lady was quite snobby. I really felt like she was looking down her nose at us. Which is a shame because almost everything I cook/​bake with has come from that store.

Sur La Table is amaze-​balls! This place has so many gadgets… gadgets you didn’t even know existed! it’s so much fun to just walk around and LQQK at everything, cuz you’re bound to find some really cool things. They’ve got everything from tools and utensils to kitchen towels to cookware to seasonings and sauces. They’ve got anything and everything related to cooking and entertaining.
The folks that work here are always very helpful.
I highly recommend coming here for all your cooking and baking needs! Or. just to walk around.
The only thing that holds me back from giving them 5 stars is size. This is a really small location. They still seem to pack a lot in, but the store is still pretty small.
Just an FYI — at other locations, they actually do cooking classes! VERY cool.

The Goods The Gadgets And The Knife
I love to cook, bake and grill so this place was on my list to check out. You could say that it is similar to a Williams Sonoma in what they offer. From what I experienced here thou is that the staff is friendlier and more helpful.
One Friday I was in the neighborhood and decided to stop on in and check things out. They happened to be offering free cappuccino that day which was pretty good.
As I started to make my way around the store, a guy that was working in the knife isle asked me if I needed any help or had any questions. I told him of course «Just looking». I then noticed there was a Bob Kramer chef knife sitting right there. He noticed me looking and then handed me this Bob Kramer knife and an apple and let me start cutting. WOW, I have always been eyeing one of these knives but never had an opportunity to cut with one let alone hold one in my hand. Let me tell you, this knife is so well balanced, so sharp and so expensive. I have to say that I had a Kill Bill moment when I was going though the paces with this knife. I felt that I could cut up anything that came my way less all the blood and gore than Uma Thurman created when taking on the Crazy 88 gang.
Although I didn’t make a purchase at this time I do receive emails about sales and I am plan on going back to grab a gadget or two and maybe one day a Bob Kramer chef knife.

Are you tired of shopping at Bed, Bath and Beyond? Do you want to buy a wedding gift for a bride and groom that will without a doubt love it? Have you ever wanted a random kitchen item but not sure where to find it? If you answered «yes» to any of these questions, then you need to make your way over to Sur La Table at the Arboretum of South Barrington.
I got a group of my gal pals together for an afternoon of shopping and lunch on a Sunday recently when the Arboretum was offering their tax free shopping days and while wandering about the outdoor mall, we stumbled upon this store I never heard of… Sur La Table. «This sounds fancy» crossed my mind, but we wandered in not knowing what to expect. As I entered, I noticed a sign that said they offer wedding registries here. All I thought was «Damn it, why didn’t I know of this place a year and a half ago!?»
We walked into a store packed full of kitchen gadgets, small appliances and all sorts of fun specialty foods! This store is a cross between Crate & Barrel and, what would be a step up from, Bed, Bath & Beyond.
They have their own line of kitchen items such as color coded cutting mats. They have a large variety of cookie cutters in all shapes for all occasions! You can find some very cool plates and bowls and some unique cookie and cake mixes.
This is a great place to pick up a stocking stuffer for your husband or wife or grab a fun: thoughtful gift for a girlfriend’s birthday, Christmas or just because.
I have big intentions of visiting again soon to see what I can check off my Christmas shopping list and maybe find myself a little something fun and useful.

If you’re looking for some higher end, kitschy kitchen gadgets, then Sur la Table is going to be right up you’re alley. It’s the mecca of kitchen gadgets. They carry a variety of unique products, often with some awesome sales and discounts. I was able to pick up a new Le Creuset stock pot in a gorgeous blue color which made both me and my wallet happy since it was nearly 50% off. I was also able to find some neat gadgets I wouldn’t ordinarily find at the local BBB.
One downside, the customer service kind of stinks. They’re not very friendly and don’t seem to be knowledgable when it comes to their products. Oh well. Most of the time I’m on a mission to get something specific and don’t need much assistance.
Sur la Table is great for picking up a great gift for someone who loves to cook, and definitely grabbing some kitchen goodies for yourself! Just be prepared to leave with a significantly lighter wallet.

Great selection of kitchen supplies here. Also some specialty food items as well. And another thing I liked about this place was that unlike soooo many other retailers, they are adequately staffed during the holiday season!
One downside is that they don’t really have a wide variety of cookware since they carry their own «Sur La Table» brand (which is good quality).
Worth a stop if you’re looking to add anything to your kitchen!

This store is great and has just about everything someone could wish for when it comes to cooking and baking needs! Plus there is a lot of parking and it’s surrounded by a bunch of cute restaurants and shops.
I went this past weekend and saw a bunch of awesome gadgets to add to my wishlist. All clearance items got an extra 20% off this past weekend. I was able to pick up a new cutting board that’s super cool because the sides bend upwards and it has a handle so you can easily slide cut veggies (or whatever you’re slicing) into the pot for cooking! And it was just $ 8! Awesome!
I’m a big fan of cool kitchen objects and am super into baking so this is a great store for me. The workers are quite friendly and willing to help, the only drawback is it’s a bit pricey!

If you like food and cooking this is a truly dangerous place. Dangerous because you could leave here much poorer than when you arrived. Pricey? Yes but this is high quality stuff. Huge selection of Le Creuset, All-​Clad, etc. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff as well. Located in the West end of the Arboretum shops. Parking can be tricky on a busy day.

On my way to West Dundee for a night on the town, I noticed the cursive flare of the Sur La Table logo in the corner of my eye. With a $ 10 off limited time gift certificate that I happened to place in my wallet that morning by chance, I knew it was my lucky day.
This store makes the Chicago locations look like Uncle Herb’s back yard stock sale. The offerings here are endless from vita-​mix blenders to loaf and cake pans stocked so deep it would make a grown cook cry. I’ve recently fallen in love with glass mason jars and picked up a 3 liter size. Hell yes! Needing another purchase to fulfill my coupon, I grabbed a loaf pan and headed for the check out.
Sur la Table is definitely pricey but I believe you get what you pay for. Many of the items purchased here can last a lifetime if properly cared for. This location is well worth a visit for anyone looking to upgrade their kitchen supplies.

As if Sur la Table and it’s phenomenal wares de cuisine weren’t already enticing enough, now we have just one more reason to swoon over shopping for kitchen goodies… this amazing, expansive, shiny, fabulous location!
Tucked away in a substantial corner of The Arboretum outdoor shopping centre, Sur la Table gleams like a culinary mirage on the strip mall horizon. Call me home, Mothership! With each item looking more of a necessity than the next, you can’t help but notice how everything just glistens and glitters beckoning to find a new home with you… Le Creuset dutch ovens, Global Knives, All Clad frying pans, Viking immersion blenders… just waiting, yearning, to be loved. Do it. Adopt a baby Nespresso maker, it just feels so good!
Feeling commitment shy? Maybe start small… balloon whisks, cookie cutters, place mats, cutting boards… these little tykes need affection, too!
The Sur la Table staff are just like you and me… cooking (or perhaps just consuming) enthusiasts that love food and are more than willing to sit back no-​pressure style while you browse to your hearts content, or, will gladly lend a hand to help hunt and peck for just the perfect item of cookware or fun doodad for you or a special someone (ahem, like moi). Can’t forget about their great demos, events, appearances — oh! — and my personal favorite, the $ 1 knife sharpening service, either. Holla!
Go crazy, you cooking fool! This is the place to do it… just don’t forget the mini kegerator, oh yeah, they’ve got those too!