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La Fruteria
8909 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617, United States
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La Fruteria
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Da
Review №1

Its a good store with a surprising inventory. Who else actually has callaloo? Great stock of international foods! With butchers on-site!But dont tell me on the phone you have Scotch Bonnet peppers and its red habanero. Theyre not the same. Gas aint free. My only issue.

Sy
Review №2

I like going there for the many different seasons. They also have great deals on some meats. Check out is fast.

Ey
Review №3

They have a nice niche market in the southside for hard to find Caribbean and west african spices, foods,etc.

Bl
Review №4

Its an African store. The meats prices were affordable. They also have a range of other African products like egusi, indomie etc.The space is a bit small.

Br
Review №5

Best place to go for Caribbean food not available in major retail stores.

Ja
Review №6

The best selection of spices and ethic (whatever your ethnicity) meats, snacks ( Meat patties) vegetables and herbs!

Fr
Review №7

I literally have to dance in the isles as Im shopping through all the fresh produce and hard to find wonderful items. They play wonderful African, Latin American, and Caribbean music!

Ki
Review №8

Nice place to shop for latin groceries

Da
Review №9

Da best meats for my dogs.. Love this place, the best herbs and spices.. Real fruits and veggies A.K.A. my Dr. SEBI store.. didnt mean to go over yall heads with that one.. Mybad

Ve
Review №10

Items are a little pricey and the store is tight but african items are available and the staff is friendly

Fe
Review №11

Need more space too small cant move around in the store bad because of the pandemic!

I
Review №12

I didnt want to give this place a bad review because I havent been inside yet. This place is definitely on my visitation list.

Ni
Review №13

Thanks to Christian helping me the stove or BURNER.

Ge
Review №14

I would like to thank my sister for suggesting this place. I was able to get all my alkaline needs here.

Ma
Review №15

Fresh fruit and veggy

El
Review №16

Mom and dad always used to get African food from here

Ho
Review №17

I found Soursop! And many other Alkaline eletric foods! The people were very helpful. Wonderful place.

Fe
Review №18

Good supply of various foodstuff for African cooking.

Gu
Review №19

I had good experience the workers were very helpful and they what I was looking for.

Er
Review №20

Ive been going here since I was 5. Always great service with the best Caribbean African and Latin products. Safe to say I love this place.

Mo
Review №21

Makes me feel like I’m home. This place has all the comfort food ingredients for Africans, Mexicans and Caribbean people. Wish it was a little bigger but I can’t complain. Literally everything I want I can find here. And the staff is super friendly and very very helpful. It’s great to see so many people from so many cultures together. Always warms my heart to shop here.

ba
Review №22

Great convenience store

de
Review №23

Love this store.. its the only place that I can find all things West Indian..

Fr
Review №24

A one stop shop for most African and Carribean local products. If you want to make those local delicacies or get a feel of home with products you are familiar with them its the store to go. Though these products are more expensive than the American counterparts.

Ma
Review №25

Staff is courteous and kind. Store is clean and organized. Great food selection. I come here for all my Afro/Caribbean food shopping.

Om
Review №26

Great place to buy your groceries. They always seem to have what I’m looking for. They have a variety of food that they sell. 👍

yo
Review №27

Great place to find all your caribbean, african, and latino spices. Nice authentic selections of fruits and vegetables.

Ch
Review №28

Enjoyed my first visit everything was very organized nice environment

Mo
Review №29

Great place to buy African and Caribbean food stuff. Very welcoming atmosphere

Ma
Review №30

Im from the islands, finding a great place to shop is essential this place is that and a hole lot more....

Tr
Review №31

Although the isles are narrow they seem to have everything I love there. The quality and condition of the produce is amazing.

Ta
Review №32

Its a great place for shopping during the holidays. A little busy now too.

Bl
Review №33

Good shops around for several cooking items, great location, well secured, good staff, clean place, wear mask and social distancing observed.

Mo
Review №34

Good for all African groceries

Pa
Review №35

Love They had What I Was Looking For ❤️

Mi
Review №36

Love to shop here. I can always find what I need regarding fresh and healthy foods from the islands.

Ol
Review №37

One of the independent stores that carries West African & Caribbean food in the Greater Chicago, great knowledgeable people with ample experience of their products. Thanks

Br
Review №38

I like shopping at La fruteria wide selection of fruits and vegetables.

Li
Review №39

Nice fresh food. The butchers are very friendly

To
Review №40

I like this store...

St
Review №41

The cashiers must take their time and be nice.

Th
Review №42

Great store...nice selection

is
Review №43

If u from the Caribbean go here u will find everything u need

Re
Review №44

The service was great, cant complain, I will always shop there.

Ro
Review №45

Great little Caribbean store

Na
Review №46

Great store lots of ethnic products

ro
Review №47

Love this place for all your carribean and fresh fruits and veggies this is the place to go! 😊

An
Review №48

Good social distancing and safety guidelines

Jo
Review №49

Latino, African, Caribbean and middle eastern foods,also different varieties of(fresh) foods, fish and meat,the place is tiny but in overall you will be satisfied.

Ce
Review №50

Great place to get all your African and International foods. Very diverse inventory. I am not disappointed when I go here. The prices are affordable and reasonable and given it is the closet to me I can’t complain about the prices, the set up and the friendliness of the staff. I appreciate it! The neighborhood it’s in can be a bit questionable BUT I have never had issues when I go. I feel safe and unbothered.

Sa
Review №51

Need better customer service

Pe
Review №52

Always have what you need. Great customer service!!

Pe
Review №53

All the employees are very helpful and the lines are not too long. You can easily find whatever you want in the store.

Ro
Review №54

Always has what Im looking for. Since childhood this store has been consistent with quality,quantity.

ei
Review №55

Nice place to shop has a lot of different kinds of choose to pick from. The shelves are full with all food. Fruits and veggies R great. Very friendly

ma
Review №56

I like that I can get West Indian food there but the prices.

Le
Review №57

Amazing place to get African and Hispanic groceries. Everything you need and more in one place.

Fr
Review №58

A place for convenience and to go with Carrie out.

Ke
Review №59

Great variety of foods

An
Review №60

Its a store

Pa
Review №61

A great selection with good prices.

Or
Review №62

A very good place to buy African foods...Cheap and quality.Excellents!!!

Jo
Review №63

Great produce and mexican products

Is
Review №64

Prompt and courteous service all the time.Bravo.

Ga
Review №65

As a Jamaican that loves to cook, this store had EVERYTHING I need to spice up my pallet!

sb
Review №66

Im a vegan and if u take your time to search you will discover they have a lot of natural vegan approved items. The staff all are kind and helpful, when u ask if they have something u like and they dont at that the moment they will get in stock for you an real store who cares about their customers and community 😍💯

Re
Review №67

Their fruits are very large and very cheap!the people are always smiling and nice, and they have a wide variety of different foods in there. Its small, but its nice, and their meats are fresh!

Ma
Review №68

Love this store have everything I need

Ev
Review №69

Great ethnic food findings, from vegetables and fruits to canned goods and snacks.

Fe
Review №70

I love it. Clean, well arranged, friendly and courteous staff.well stocked grocery store.

Mi
Review №71

I love the selections.

Al
Review №72

This place has everything you could want or need except it does not have zabiha halal meat.

Ja
Review №73

Always my go to for Caribbean seasonings, reasonable prices. Quick and in and out.

Da
Review №74

Its nice when you can shop somewhere and not feel like youre being rob 3times have bought groceries and its not good and I dont get a refund, but if you want to have good customers refund your customers for spoiled goods.

Ki
Review №75

Best little place to go for your BBQ needs. You will find they have a bit of everything. Parking and the line can get long but... patient.

Br
Review №76

Phenomenal selection. I was impressed by the exotic fruits and herbs available. I highly recommend. The staff was also very friendly and knowledgeable about the inventory.

Fa
Review №77

A good place to be to feel at home. All African food ingredients is here.

Ja
Review №78

This is a wonderful place to buy West African and Caribbean foods. The prices are very reasonable and the staff is very friendly and helpful. I will go back again.

Ya
Review №79

I love this grocery store. Its the only place near my apartment that has all the stuff the other grocery stores dont have. Its especially great for meat and poultry and fresh vegetables all at great prices

JU
Review №80

All African/Mexican groceries available here and affordable

Ge
Review №81

Ok but some of their stuff are too high.

Ge
Review №82

Nice place to shop for African and Caribbean food products. Helpful staff also. Great Location.

So
Review №83

This store is amazing. You can buy foods here that are imported from Africa and Mexico. They have hard to find spices and produce selections. I love this place.

S.
Review №84

I really like it! The employees and security are extremely friendly and helpful. Foods that you cant find in other, basic grocery stores, you can find here!

Af
Review №85

I love this place! The staff is always warm and friendly. The guys in the meat section are funny. Even though some items are a bit expensive, like the Ghana yam, its still my favourite African store.

Vi
Review №86

Youll technically find any African, carribean or Mexican ingredients here... Was surprised I saw tiger nuts, 😂

al
Review №87

La Fruteria is a Spanish, African, Caribbean is a small Super market on 87th and Commercial with all the foods that makes for a good down home cooking at a great price that wont break your wallet. Everyone who works there are friendly and helpful. I really love that market.

Je
Review №88

If you want exotic fruits, thats your place!

An
Review №89

Worth the drive from Davenport to stock up on Caribbean groceries. The only issue is that you have to purchase your groceries bags, the only reason why they didn’t receive 5 stars.

La
Review №90

Always impressive, but things are too costly.

ri
Review №91

Good

Ch
Review №92

Best place to buy all your African and Caribbean foods

Na
Review №93

Great specialty store for items for Caribbean, Latin and African cooking. Very small but neat and clean.

Da
Review №94

Ive being here a few times and the good news is that they do have many condiments common to African/Hispanic/Caribbean cooking, the bad news is that their prices are just a tad bit higher than similar stores on the Northside.I must say that the location is easily accessible by both private and public transportation - you may have to park around the corner - and the staff are generally very winsome.

Mo
Review №95

Love this place next best thing then going to northside

Ru
Review №96

Easy Africa market and friendly workers

Al
Review №97

I love La Fruteria! Their selections are very unique and is perfect for making traditional African dishes.

Ia
Review №98

Great store for Carribean and Mexican produce and other items.

UC
Review №99

Long wait time at the counter, environment not clean enough. Nice music and nice people.

pa
Review №100

All Friendly and Helpful great place to shop!

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:8909 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617, United States
  • Site:http://lafruteria.net/
  • Phone:+1 773-768-4969
Categories
  • Grocery store
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–8PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–8PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–8PM
  • Thursday:7AM–8PM
  • Friday:7AM–8PM
  • Saturday:7AM–7PM
  • Sunday:7AM–8PM
Service options
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Highlights
  • Great produce:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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