The Goddess and Grocer

Good takeout option for those that are staying nearby. Food was ready on-time (within 10-15 minutes of ordering) and pick-up was easy. Was pleased with the quality of the food given the price point and would be happy to eat it again. Wasn't that big inside so I would plan on takeout vs eating there.

Gorgeous and delicious breakfast sandwiches from here (Smoked Salmon Breakfast Club & Maple Bacon Sandwich & Breakfast Quesadilla) - highly recomend was one of best takeaway breakfasts we got on holiday in USA for 3 weeks.

I recently visited this shop and was disappointed to find that dogs are not allowed. While the store offers a good selection of products and the staff are friendly, the no-dogs policy is a significant drawback for pet owners. It would be great if they could consider making accommodations for well-behaved pets in the future.

I order takeout here a couple times a week because I work close by. Everything is always fresh and tasty! My favorites are the tuna sandwich and goddess breakfast wrap. Their iced lattes are also a go-to for me; not sure what kind of coffee they use but it’s delicious.

The place is dirty and smells like an old cleaning rag. The drink menu was not showing on the screen and they didn’t know how to turn it back on. They didn’t know the wifi password either. I also got a stale rice krispy treat. I put two stars because the avocado toast was good and I spent a long time studying there and was able to concentrate. good music too.

Such an amazing spot! It gives off quick local bodega vibes but with so many fresh options to choose from. Definitely making this my local spot!

Probably one of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had (Grilled Chicken Club). On the way back there right now for the same thing actually

A very pleasant surprise indeed. The sandwiches are out of sight, though it was a bit of a wait.

I came in on a Sunday afternoon, and I was able to get my order placed and prepared immediately (compare to colombe across the street with a line wrapped around the block). The service is friendly and the seasonal blueberry syrup in the drink was good, but giving 4 stars because the matcha flavor was meh and the drink was $10!

This is a great place to pick up something quick to eat! They have various grab & go items as well as a full menu that is made-to-order. There are only about 2-4 chairs on the inside & can be very crammed if it is busy, so it's best to plan on taking your food to go. I got the goddess breakfast burrito & it was sooo good! Not only did it taste great, it was HUGE!! Only $10 and filled me up for breakfast & lunch. I would definitely go back to try other menu items or pick up something premade if I was in a rush.

I love their veggie breakfast burrito for breakfast and for lunch I love their ham and cheese sandwich. The breakfast will keep you full for the majority of the day!

When ambient outside air temperature hits a staggering -12° and you don't want to do anything but veg out on Netflix in your den, food takes a backseat to comfort! This was our dilemma for lunch today. This meal, was (way) more about convenience and utility than anything else. Having Goddess and Grocer Deli minutes from our door step was a "No Brainer" in terms of time and accessibility. This weather for a California boy is a bit alien and I can't say I like it to much. So, I sat down at my laptop, logged into my local Goddess and Grocer and ordered myself a: *California Dreaming sandwich with house roasted turkey breast, Swiss cheese, avocado, tomato, arugula, lemon herb aioli, multigrain bread and my wife a: *Miso Chicken Salad with chicken, rice vermicelli, spicy broccoli, snow peas, carrots, Napa cabbage, kale, cilantro, mint, pickled red onions, miso honey vinaigrette I put my thermal undershirt on, my turtleneck on, my warm socks, my warm parka, my gloves and muffler, and walked the two blocks in Antarctic conditions. There was not a soul on the streets walking and I totally understand why! Goddess Grocer had our lunch prepared right on time and packed perfectly for my short walk back home. We unwrapped this pretty damn good lunch, paid our $5.99 to watch Oppenheimer (The Movie) and hunkered in like any sane person would do under these conditions. Thank you Goddess Grocer for making this day nice and easy!

No Cuban sandwich????! Interesting.... I'd come more if they had that. Good vibes. Service good.

Delivery was excellent, but I do regret getting the Turkey, Apple and Brie sandwich. The pretzel bun was way too big, it didn't come hot, it got sticky because of the jam and even though I love Brie, it just wasn't working for me. The herbed tomato bisque was delicious, though.

I have tried my absolutely hardest to like this place as the area is lacking in sandwich/breakfast places, but I have never enjoyed my meal from here. While the inside is charming and the concept is great, the food just isn't that good. This time around I decided to try the Buffalo Chicken Wrap. The tomatoes were mushy. The lettuce didn't seem very fresh. The flavors muddled together. And it was wrapped very poorly.

I love this location of Goddess and Grocer. It's tiny, but it is super cute and has all the important essentials of wine and snacks. The prepared foods and salads are always hearty and reasonably priced. The sandwiches are some of my favorite in the city, especially the Italian slam. The service has always been super friendly when I've been there.

I went around noon on a Sunday and waited almost 30 minutes for my sandwich. It was okay, but the rose lychee matcha latte I got along with it was life changing. So good. I was in Chicago for a trip but wish I was back there just for that drink. Definitely on the sweeter side, but it was so good!!! My friend also got the hazelnut halva truffle latte, which she liked as well (not as good as the matcha though). I went back just for the drink the next day!

Goddess and grocer is a quick and easy spot to pick up food for any meal of the day. They offer a decent selection of prepared foods, salads, sandwiches, coffees, and bakery items. This morning I came to try their breakfast bagels and it was pretty good for a Chicago bagel and not too expansive either.

Can't believe I walk by this place almost every day and never went in -- glad I finally did! This neighborhood needed a reliable breakfast / grab and go spot. One star off because this place is expensive ($8 for an egg and cheese sandwich), but happy to patronize a smaller business. Breakfast sandwiches are very good -- just the right size, filling, lots of healthy and customizable options. There's also a salad bar, prepared foods, and a solid selection of wine, beer, and mixers. Some really interesting brands of flavored sparkling water I hadn't seen before as well as local craft brews. Stop by if you need a quick bite in the neighborhood and don't want to go to a big chain. They serve breakfast til 3pm! You'll spend a pretty penny, but it's on par with the neighborhood and the service and offerings can't be beat. This is going to be a regular spot for me (the loyalty program helps).

Grab and go type of place. Super tiny with very limited seating - like 3 chairs. The Maple Bacon egg sandwich is bomb and is the only item I have tried here - like 10 times LOL. Check out the breakfast sandwich.

I love their salad bar and go there multiple times a week, however, it is very inconsistent. Some days 25% of the veggies are missing or the brussel sprouts are not cooked enough.

Had our first breakfast here while visiting Chicago. As a mocha lover, I highly recommend theirs and was impressed. The omelette with avocado and pico I had was great! It is really small inside and was extremely busy when we went, so heads up. We managed to get a seat outside which was nice. Nice restrooms.

1) First time I went, said their matcha latte was sweetened 2) Second time I went, said their matcha was UNsweetened 3) Third time, I ordered a Turkey BLT ...... Opened it up and it was a Tuna sandwich 4) So every time I've been there, what they says changes and my order is wrong every single time. I have to triple check my order to make sure they even got it right

The food is average and overpriced but I usually patronize when I forget to pack my lunch. The space itself is cute but small as it's meant for a grab and go. They are always out of something but will ring you out for it because they didn't pay attention to stock levels. Today I went for a sandwich and soup combo and after I was charged the cashier told me they didn't have the soup I ordered. When I asked for a refund the manager came out and said they have the soup, but it's in a bag and it's going to take a while for it to be heated up. I didnt want to waste more time so I just got something else. The service is lackluster af. I don't even think I've gotten a "hello" or "thank you". It's beyond disappointing because the team they had a few years back was amazing. These people seem like they're annoyed when customers appear.

Idk why this place doesn't have more stars... I've been only a few times but it's truly a gem. We need more hole in a wall spots like this! Good grab and go, deli, made to order sandwiches and drinks. Not too long of a wait either. So here's a 5 star review to bump up that average!

Kalen saved my daughters bday. I ordered a cake through their catering department(please see review for Kilbourn location-1 star to say the least).She went above and beyond with her service to ensure, I get a cake for my daughters bday(which btw is the only thing she wanted) Thank you Kalen

EDIT the business did provide a full refund (without us asking for it) for the entire order including what we received and went out of their way to offer many sincere apologies. Catering issue 1. When we went to puck up order, they could not find the order for about one hour, despite us showing them emails, invoice and order numbers, receipts. Finally found order which was now going to arrive late. 2. Finally get food- Food order was wrong. All of the sandwiches and actual lunch portion was missing and we only had dessert. Because of #3, we ultimately had to order pizza for our hungry guests. 3. NOT REACHABLE. Multiple people tried to call, tried to reach other goddess and the grocer locations too incase they could transfer us, and just any number we could find so that we could get out lunch. My family that spent months planning this day, instead of enjoying it, were stressed and desperately trying to reach anyone through any route we could find. With not any success after about 45 minutes of trying.

The best casual breakfast in the area, just had the maple bacon sandwich and can say you're not going to find a better one in Gold Coast, especially for that value ($10 with tax!). Will be trying the rest of the menu. service was friendly and neighbourly and seemed to have something for everyone.

Goddess and Grocer looks better than it tastes. That goes for most of the cakes, cookies and savory food items. They make them look pretty, but the flavor is generally lacking. I do like the Chicken Alfredo Tortellini. I took is to go and warmed it up at home. Much better than I expected. Considering the prices relative to the food, I can't give higher than a 3 star review.

Really disappointed that I went out of my way to come here today and they were out of gluten free wraps & bread!

If you do not mind a 30 minute wait and average fare, commit to this spot. The prices are high for the portion of food and the quality of ingredients. I ordered a breakfast burrito with eggs avacado cheese and tomatillo salsa. The burrito was very messy and the eggs had a lot of moisture .The ramekin of salsa was about an ounce so that was finished after a couple bites! We split the bagel and schmear. Again small portion of cream cheese served in a ramekin on the side. The bagel was not dressed, thin, and pretty dry. The side salad was 4 tomato slices some red onions slivers and italian dressing. The Beyond sandwich is not a vegan options at all so we removed the cheese and bacon from the order. The sandwich is a tiny muffin arugula and avacado smash. The best part of the meal was the 12 ounce black drip coffee I received for free from YELP! I mean this place has a line out the door so there must be some entrees that are delicious but the two of us were not blown away. Three menu items, a hot tea and a free coffee cost us $38 with tip. Oh and they do not accept cash...yes they turn away cold hard money.

My purse got stolen here and when I realized what happened the first employee I approached just shrugged and ignored me. Luckily another employee was kinder, but even after multiple phone calls I never could get a clear answer about if they caught the theft on their store videos. Food-wise, the carrot cake is delicious, but the California Dreaming sandwich is a little bland.

Surprisingly reasonable prices for the area. Breakfast sandwiches were fresh and tasty. Good drip coffee. Quick and friendly counter service, place is full of very tempting items- so many grab and go items such as soups, salads, desserts and ready meals. Not really a dine-in kinda place- just 3 chairs facing the street/ front window...

I would book a flight just to go to the airport and have their butter chicken samosas !

I stopped in here twice for breakfast during my stay in this neighborhood out of the convenience because of time open & location. The employees in the front are very friendly but that's pretty much the only nice thing I have to say about this place. First experience, I waited over 10 minutes for my wrap when I was the only customer. There was nothing special about the jackfruit wrap and was not worth the $11 I paid. Second experience, similar to the first. Long wait as the only customer and all I got was a veggie samosa from the case. I thought the wait was because the thing was getting toasted. WRONG. I ended up with a cold chewy $5 samosa. I didn't realize it wasn't toasted until I was in my Lyft on my way to the office. Only stop by here if you're looking for CBD treats.

I am here to state that the Maple Bacon Breakfast sandwich is by far the best tastiest breakfast sandwich I have ever had. leaving pic for description of whats inside but if you go there and don't get this i truly feel sorry for you for missing out. I am only leaving a four star instead of five because of how long it took and the fact that they forgot about my matcha lemonade and i had to ask but honestly as I am writing this I think I am just gonna change it back to five stars bc the sandwich was just that good and idrc about the lemonade. Amen.

I've been here several times now, and I've always been happy. The service has been fast and friendly and the sandwiches and food have been delicious. Well, one time I didn't ask about onions in the chicken salad (there are green onions)-- but that's on me. It was still very tasty at the time; I just paid for it all day. (Raw onions do not agree with me.) Today I came in for the salad bar and was delighted that they have kalamata olives (yay!) instead of those crappy black olives from a can you see on sub-par salad bars--if a salad bar actually has olives, that is. They also have artichoke hearts (nice!) and halved boiled eggs instead of whole ones, which is a great bonus (who wants to pay for a whole boiled egg that they can't even see the inside of like at Aster Hall and can't tell how the yolk is cooked or, worse yet, chopped up ones that are just scattered yolks everywhere like at Foodease at Water Tower?) All the lettuces and other veggies were very fresh and clean, and my salad was delicious and cold. And it was $6.50-- when I easily would pay $8 or $9 for a similar salad at the salad bar at Aster Hall or Foodease. Definitely worth the walk! I also love that they have Colectivo coffee beans, local beers, and other treats. This place is a nice little neighborhood gem.

Cute place with a nice outdoor seating area. I ordered the burger and I was very surprised that it was actually really good. The only thing is that this place is VERY VERY expensive. You can definitely get more for your buck elsewhere, but the food is good and the place is clean and the staff is nice. I tried the dream bar and the salted caramel latte and it was absolutely amazing! Cute concept but definitely overpriced.

I was happy to see Goddess and Grocer open up a store in the neighborhood about two years ago. In comparison to the one in Wicker Park the size of this place is like a mini mart but packed with so many good food offerings. One of my favorite things about this location is the fresh salad bar. On my visits the salad bar offerings have been so fresh I don't even need salad dressing! No seriously. The salad was crisp, the chicken was tender, and the vegetables were flavorful. What more can you ask for? To make it balanced Goddess and Grocer serves a great array of soups, salads, pre-made sandwiches and other prepared foods, such as cooked lasagna (I go here for a great bagel with salmon and cream cheese too) but they also sell delectable ice cream, Jeni's in fact. You know the ice cream that Sean Payton, coach of the NFL team New Orleans Saints, helped add to the popularity. In addition to ice cream they have a local Chicago favorite, Zarlengo gelato, which is so creamy and smooth you almost forget you are eating gelato! The richness of the Chocolate Chocolate Chip gelato, for example, has layers of what seems like chocolate ganache on top and another layer to discover about halfway in the cup. The prices can be moderate to high. The customer service has been friendly and helpful.

Ordered over $1000 worth of food for Thanksgiving to feed a crowd of 30. Catering staff was very helpful during ordering stage but order packing was an epic fail. I Ordered 2 large , one small whole turkey, received 2 small and 1 large. Ordered two large trays of sides, we only received one each-- order was missing one large tray of stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts and green beans. To add insult to injury, the one tray marked green beans was actually a tray of sliced turkey! Called immediately but there was not enough of anything to replace what was missing. Had to run to Whole Foods to scrounge items to supplement with limited success. Items were packed in 4 large sealed boxes when we picked up, I should have opened each box and tray sooner but I doubt that there would have been anything that could have been done at that point, given the volume of missing items. I emailed Catering Department on Thanksgiving night, received a perfunctory apology the next days and offer of a "partial refund" which has yet to be processed. Food tasted really great but word to the wise: check any catering order closely upon receipt. This was a massive headache and major league dent in our Thanksgiving.

This is hands-down one of the best cakes I have ever eaten. The picture is what is left and the second day and it is still completely moist and just absolutely delicious.

$9 breakfast sandwiches I don't know what the 5 star reviewers do for work but damn I should've stayed in school and listened to my parents

My GO-too!!!! Love it! A neighborhood boutique grocery. So much to choose from and conveniently located... The Clean salad bar is the BEST!!!

(7/1/2021) This morning I ordered a Tea , lox bagel , and Maple Bacon sandwich and The blonde cashier girl messed up my order 3 times! While talking directly at her she proceeded to ring up the wrong item then only brought out my tea, then only the maple so I had to remind her I ordered a lox! It was ridiculous the store wasn't even busy ! She wasn't apologetic for wasting 15 mins of my time or receptive! I saw her much more helpful with white patrons and believe this girl is a complete udder racist! I wont be going in when I see her at the register!

Food decent, people and service people are faux friendly and leave you with an artificial vibe

The employees at Goddess and Grocer are top-notch. They are friendly and helpful. I love that they focus on me and patiently answer my questions whenever I'm there. In general I don't know what Goddess and Grocer is about. The bulk of the shop is a deli counter with prepared foods; however, they also have wine, some specialty food items, and a handful of baked goods. There's a small window counter at which to eat your food. I've only gotten the cupcakes and Oreo Rice Krispie Treat from Goddess and Grocer. I *love* that Rice Krispie Treat and will continue to get it again and again. The cupcakes are okay. The specialty flavors are delicious but the traditional ones are disappointing.

love it. In the heart of downtown with so many options this is always my go to. Great for catering too

All I wanted was a fresh salad for lunch. I ordered the chopped chicken salad and right off the bat I could tell the lettuce was not fresh. This was extremely disappointing as lettuce is literally the main ingredient in this salad and it's not like you can just pick it out. I know I did not just pay $15 for about 3 tomatoes, some cheese and garbanzo beans. Very subpar. Tragic because a lot of their other menu items look tempting and I probably would have gone there again on my lunch break if this salad wasn't so bad. Also the cashier wasn't exactly friendly either. When I walked in he looked up and ignored me until I spoke and he responded with what do you want. Tragic indeed. Uh also I just realized the chopped CHICKEN salad did not include any CHICKEN.

Popped in for a "quick" lunch before heading to run errands and ended up sitting waiting for my wrap for 30+minutes. Once a few people after me (also who had waited a long time) received their order, I checked in on mine and the lady ran back and it had been sitting out the whole time. Cold and soggy. Keep in mind - tons of workers just standing there staring at you. Terrible experience I'm sorry to say, will not return.

Really cute little combination deli/sandwich shop/cafe. Kind of hard to classify since they sell a bit of everything, but I find myself constantly going back because it's a pretty convenient set of products. The space is pretty small, and there's minimal seating - a small ledge with some stools by the window but Goddess and Grocer is definitely more of a grab and go place. They have a made to order food selection with coffee / esspresso drinks. There's a pretty extensive list of sandwiches - I haven't tried all of them but the portabello / mushroom vegetarian sandwich and the chicken cutlet sandwich are both very good. They have a bagel selection as well with lox and bagel and other bagel sandwiches, and also have salads and a rotating selection of soups. Hot food options are pretty good but sometimes can take a while to come out. Staff seem to drag their feet, and I typically don't go when its busy. Probably very slow during the lunch rush. There's also a salad bar where you can buy foods by weight, self serve, as well as a deli section that has premade foods that they can reheat for you. Usual selections include stuff like shepherd's pie, lasagna squares, and chicken cutlets. Additionally a rotating selection of baked goods. It's a weird selection. They have a pretty decent alcohol selection both room temp and cold, it's probably 90% wine. They don't really have the typical liquor selections - G+G seems to pick their alcohol stock exclusively by how instagramable the wine label is. There's some fun wine bottles that make for some tempting impulse buys. Actual wine itself has been hit or miss.

Great great chain in chicago. The menu items are extensive and most of all delicious. They have so many sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, and baked goods. Everything is good here, you can't go wrong. Food is fresh and creative. Items are well priced. Lines go by fast. I heard the coffee is good too! Dining area us casual ofcourse and you can bring your laptop to do some work. Wait times are short for your food. Such a cute spot - all chicago locations too. Frequent this place alot. Its straightforward and consistent with taste! Thanks!

Neither of the two women working behind the counter or the cash register were wearing masks or gloves. I feel it is very irresponsible especially in the restaurant business. I would not feel comfortable going back. Cook county requires masks to be worn in public. On another note- my order has come wrong the last 3 times.

Go there, order a Chicken Schnitzel sandwich, and enjoy. They have a large menu, but try this one first. You won't be disappointed! There are only 3 or 4 stools to eat at, so better for carryout.

Fairly solid if you are looking to pick up something like a sandwich. As I used to live in the neighborhood, I used to come here and its former location a few blocks south of it all the time. The space is a lot smaller than the former one so they only have a few seats. The size is more like something you'd find in Manhattan - so be prepared to get your food to go. The sandwiches aren't anything that will wow you, but they are still pretty good. Bonus points to them for having some decent matzo ball soup pretty much year round, but then you have to subtract a little as sometimes getting your made to order sandwich can be a bit slow. They also have other types of foods here and some gourmet to-go items as well. In any case, if you are in the area and need a sandwich (especially to go), then Goddess and Grocer is a good option.

This review is based on a delivery order. I have never eaten at Goddess and Grocer and gave them a try, since they have vegetarian options and the ingredients look very fresh. I ordered the Veggie Chopped Salad, which includes romaine, avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, chick peas, radish, broccoli, corn, carrots, and Goddess dressing. The only thing I really wanted was avocado, which was not in my salad when it arrived. When working late and actually only wanting one item on an order could really drive someone to write this kind of review. I think that the salad is good and all, but I think for overall worth and taste for me... the avocado would have taken it to another level. The goddess dressing is delicious and I don't doubt it, but the cream factor of the avocado really diminished the overall flavor and value of this order-out salad. With this experience, I will probably not be coming anytime soon, but will give them another try in the future.

The sandwiches are absolutely delicious. The store is real cute and small. I was a little surprised at how long it takes to check out. But the sandwiches are fresh and reasonably priced. They also have great prepared foods. Am going to come back often! (The picture is of the twisted turkey).

I honestly try not to come here. It's poor service every time, unless I'm making my own salad, if the ingredients are been stocked. For the amount of money I spend, I'm always waiting. They're always forgetting my order. Last time I was in there the staff was loudly talking about their personal lives and one guy even took a picture of me eating at the window. So unprofessional and awkward. I'm only given 30 minutes for lunch and 4 people got their food before me for a 1/2 soup and sandwich. Completely uncalled for. Get management in there or a better staff who cares about customer service and good food. Gold Coast seriously needs some better lunch options.