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Stanleys Fruit and Vegetables

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Local(773) 276-8050

1558 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

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Stanleys Fruit and Vegetables
Local(773) 276-8050

1558 N Elston Ave
Chicago, IL 60622

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Yelp.com Review - by Agila R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fresh, inexpensive produce plus a variety of deli meats and cheeses make for a great combination in a grocery store. If it had a few more staples, I would cut out Jewel/Dominicks completely.
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexandria N.

5.0 of 5 stars. My friend brought me here today because he thought I would enjoy it, and let me just say, he was correct! I feel like an idiot for not having been here before considering I am literally obsessed with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by KELLIE K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm not sure what the rave is all about here. I'm picky about my produce. There's no question about that. Not only am I from Iowa, I cook and I care about the quality of my ingredients. While on...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's has a DELI Counter now! that's it... added a Deli Counter. I work a few doors down and with the lack of options in the neighbourhood it is nice to have this as another option for my Lunching...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Valissa W.

3.0 of 5 stars. If I were 1) a vegetarian, 2) impoverished, 3) the kind of person who does grocery shopping daily, then Stanley's would be my favorite place in the world. However, being that I am only occasionally...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric B.

4.0 of 5 stars. What else can I say except they have great, fresh produce at an unbelievable price. I love shopping here!
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Was getting my car serviced nearby at the new Grossinger City location and decided to stop in here for some fixins for tonight's dinner. Corn on the cob was on sale for 10 for $1, and seedless...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by M O.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is great for a huge selection of reasonably priced fruits, vegetables, and a few other products (coffee beans, bakery, deli). If you're ok with apples from China and cucumbers from Turkey,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Bridget M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh, Stanley, you woo me so. My boyfriend didn't know what he got himself into when he introduced the two of us. Now I can barely wait for our weekend rendezvous. And better yet, you've turned out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Margot A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is the absolute best place to buy produce and some bread/dairy items. It is so incredibly cheap! The only thing is that you generally have to eat what you buy within a few days to a week,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jean C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is the place to go for your fruits and veggies. It is incredibly cheap and quite the bargain. I often walk out with 12-15 items all under $10. The first time I went there, I was floored...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany T.

3.0 of 5 stars. I just moved here from Hyde Park and Hyde Park Produce sets a pretty high bar. The selection was good, as were the prices (great specials and cheap tofu), but the produce definitely wasn't up to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Thomas M.

5.0 of 5 stars. The only place in the city to buy produce. I came out of there this week with 4 huge bags filled with everything. Berries, a few melons, veggies, coffee, bread, lettuce, and milk all for $25. Unheard...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Eman S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I hate buying produce at the Jewels and Dominicks of the world because they are so expensive and I always wonder where the food came from. So I have been looking for a place to buy produce in the city...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! I was so excited when I found it, that I raved about it to my roommate who looked at me like I was crazy. However, after 1 visit, she was even more excited than I was. After...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin W.

1.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's PLEASE FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, stock Tortillas!It doesnt make any sense that you offer so much produce, tortilla chips, pica de gayo, guacamole stuff, but no tortillas? Every time I go to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nathan F.

3.0 of 5 stars. It was the high price of Dominicks produce that pushed me to do a search on cheap produce in the city. After a few minutes on Yelp I found Stanley's and Cermak Produce with a few great reviews. I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by f m.

1.0 of 5 stars. The food is not remotely fresh here. It's rotting before your very eyes. Shopping here is like paying someone to let you go dumpster-diving. Bleagh.
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike G.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'm very impressed by this place. The selection of fruits and vegetables will beat any supermarket. The prices are superb. There is a very good organic section and even a deli. It's right off the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison K.

5.0 of 5 stars. A pound of broccoli, a pound of bean sprouts, 2 green peppers, 2 limes and a carton of raspberries... for $3.07. Phenomenal.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lois A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I don't know what I would do without Stanley's. I usually buy my produce with plans to cook it the same or next day so Stanley's is always a perfect place to get it cheap. I've always been a huge fan...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been on the prowl for a fruit and veggie shop to replace my standby that I left when I moved here, and Stanley's (while a bit out of the way from where I live) has filled this void. I LOVE IT!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by L L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I used to shop here all the time. Maybe it was that I was in my early twenties and rotten produce didn't bother me as much, but I just can't do it anymore. Stanley's has some good deals, for sure,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sivie S.

2.0 of 5 stars. So, at one time I would have rated Stanley's higher simply because of their prices. However, I went tonight to stock up on veggies and fruit and was a little taken back by many of their prices. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I spend hundreds a month on produce and though stanley's is cheaper than dominicks or jewel they still have a long way to go to be anywhere near a farmer's market.The convenience of parking and being...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Susan K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place, lots of people love this place, i'm not here to rehash whats already been said. I will say that I picked up the most excellent block of sheeps milk feta cheese from this place the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by courtney p.

3.0 of 5 stars. I take away two stars because the last two times I've been to stanleys the vegetables have been terrible, although most of the fruit was still awesome. All the tomatos were bad, as well as the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Carri A.

5.0 of 5 stars. The produce is phenomenal. The prices are incredibly low. Friendly staff and convenient location. Other various items (salsa, cottage cheese, chips, etc) are also quite delicious.I'm excited about...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kara M.

4.0 of 5 stars. first time in but def not the last time for sure...such great deals on everything except i thought the avocados and cantaloupes were a little over priced but i guess in the end it all averages...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great prices on produce! I just got sweet, delicious organic white nectarines there for 79 cents a pound! Insane! Thanks, Stanley's !They also have a pretty good bread selection, stocked by lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Israel W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I go to Stanley's once a week for assorted organic veggies and usually a couple random fruits. The veggies seem to last throughout the week and I can usually get my fix for between $8-15. Five stars...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Allie B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Shopping at Stanley's today made me feel better about myself after blowing 85 bucks on 2 bags of groceries at Whole Foods. Lots of variety, fresh fruit. They even make sweet potato chips right in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by g r.

1.0 of 5 stars. Sorry Stanley's it's over, I'm breaking up with you. All that was offered at my last visits were limp lettuce leaves and soft ready to expire vegetables. Most of still my big gripe is the Equal...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Molly O.

3.0 of 5 stars. Initially I was really into Stanley's. I think I was just fooling myself. It seemed much easier to shop here in the winter and get consistently decent winter produce - hearty kale, sweet potatoes,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE YOU STANLEY'S. My only gripe about you is that I cannot eat my super cheap and fresh veggies and fruits faster than I can buy them. With farmer's market season here I won't get to see you as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanely's is something you need to experience many times! You HAVE to go first thing in the morning though.. if you wait until noon or later, you're going to have a much less enjoyable experience....
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Samael M.

1.0 of 5 stars. I really, really wanted to like this place after hearing all the reviews.Compared to other major cities, Chicago has no decent grocery store for quality produce, at least none that I have found. At...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is like a madhouse, and wow do their cashiers work hard, they never get a break! The line is usually LONG, any evening. Luckily, they have a large parking lot. They are popular because...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brett D.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's totally earns the enthusiastic thumbs-up award in my book. It was pretty much the only spot that single-handedly kept my Memorial Day BBQ for 50 people on an economically feasible plane....
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Joyce P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is one of my fav parts of living where I do. The produce is always great---in the years I have been going to Stanley's I have never had a problem with their food. It is always affordable and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by wade t.

4.0 of 5 stars. New deli section...guess who? Makes my life a little easier sometimes. Some funky tin foil wall coverings to boot.
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hilary P.

5.0 of 5 stars. So you may be asking yourself: "what the hell is Hilary - a girl who lives in LA - doing reviewing a produce market that already has 284 reviews?!" Well, let's just say I have a strong need to express...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Hasket M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Usually you'll pay 1/3 of regular supermarket prices but some things are at equal price or higher so don't get too giddy. However, sales are random so you should luck out regardless. Just avoid...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by maggie c.

5.0 of 5 stars. OMG it's sooo good I just made guacamole dip out of produce from Stanleys.. so fresh and delicious thanks!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rudy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is the best place on the northside to buy fruits & vegetables! That's all I have to say!! This place ROCKS!
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Drew S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's now has some sort of tiny deli that is nowhere near as tremendous as the produce but I imagine will prove to be helpful at some point in the future to someone.
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have come out of hiding to review Stanley's fruits and veggies.I wasn't even in the market for shopping, I was just dropping a friend off at work. Then, the strawberries and corn caught my eye. So,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Cassie D.

3.0 of 5 stars. I wish I lived nearer to Stanley's or that Stanley's was located in my neighborhood... if that were the case, I'd be here weekly at least (especially in the winter when there aren't farmer's markets)....
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Damian C.

5.0 of 5 stars. 5 granny apples 1lb container of mixed greens 1 package of cherry tomatoes 1lb package of strawberries 1/4 of a massive watermelon...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have to say, I'm a bit disappointed in myself that I hadn't tried Stanley's sooner. After suffering both poor quality and high prices at Jewel and high quality and high prices at Whole Foods, I was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine P.

4.0 of 5 stars. You have to know what you are walking into when you go to Stanleys. You will find cheap prices on fruits and veggies. You may run into a bin of produce that seems like most of it is near death or...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Saturday afternoons are a madhouse at Stanley's! I heard people say "I've never seen it like this before." I got fresh strawberries for $1, asparagus at 2/$1, kale and chard, and a bunch of other...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina T.

3.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's Produce gets a solid 3.5 stars in my book. If I lived in the city, I'd give it 5 stars, simply because it's way better than shopping at the big box stores. Jewel and Dominicks sell produce...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by D R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Stanley's. I worked at Whole Foods...and you can get a decent amount of produce here for considerably less. They have a decent organic selection too! Because I worked for Whole Foods, I can...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert S.

2.0 of 5 stars. How many people have contracted swine flu, and people are USING THEIR HANDS to pick through open stacks of spinach and mixed greens? USE TONGS PEOPLE! EWW. What are we supposed to do--Purell every...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Full credit to my friend John for completely rocking my world by bringing me to Stanley's. Two giant bags of fresh produce for barely over $10? Wowza! A decent amount of the produce in the store is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia H.

5.0 of 5 stars. My friend Mike was trying to get me to come here for the longest time, because he knows how much I love fresh fruits and veggies. Holy shite! The first time I came here, I was smacked pow in the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Meredith B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I haven't been here in a while...mainly because I love summer fruit and in winter I slack on my produce consumption. BUT. I shall return in May, and I will fill my cart to the top with fruit and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by matthew g.

5.0 of 5 stars. There is no place in Chicago, other than Stanley's, where you can load your cart u to the top with fruit and veggies and get out for $40 or less.
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nycole H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is wonderful! Prices are very very low, you can leave with a weeks worth of fruits and veggies for only $10.00. I agree with everyone else that they may not last long, but really what fruits...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by tbird M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is a godsend for anyone interested in their health, organic foods, and isn't rich and must mind their money.Maybe every piece of fruit or veg isn't perfect, so what - buying produce is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Derek E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is great if you understand what it is: the final stop for produce on it's way out, whether it's been languishing in other stores or has been too long on a truck. The produce is cheap and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fabulous find. great fresh fruits and vegetables-even organic. so cheap too. the catch is you have to dig- the quality greatly varies.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Janie S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Stanley's Fruit and Vegetables. I go through a lot of produce and this is a great place to pick up everything you may need. At very very great prices I must say! They mainly specialize in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by attalie d.

5.0 of 5 stars. I am amazed and excited every time I come...only every other month or something, so this is probably why I have never become disenchanted like others. Obviously, fresh produce only lasts a couple days...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Juliette B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place for fresh, in season, produce. Shop here often as the produce doesn't last long- it's not supposed to! If you want apples that will last for months, shop at Jewel or one of the other...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily P.

5.0 of 5 stars. to all you less than 5 star-ers:stanley's IS 5 stars bc it gives you low prices for what is in season OR for what they NEED to get rid of. it makes economical sense and they aren't trying to hide...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by lou m.

3.0 of 5 stars. Prices can't be beat but there are some things you need to know.Wouldn't go on the weekends cause it is just way too crowded(except Sunday night)Make sure you check the produce and plan to use what...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by jackie t.

5.0 of 5 stars. stanley, i wish i lived closer to you. i wish i lived closer to you so i could show some restraint with your awesome deals. i wish i lived closer to you so i could not have to drive and shimmy my...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Normally a fan but went to the market around 1 pm on Sunday and have to share my disappointment. I used to love Stanley's but found today many of the items I wanted were spoiled, molded or just about...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Shayna C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Dear Stanley's,The honey moon is over. At first I was attracted to your isles and isles of produce and awed by your very VERY cheap prices, but I have seen the truth and am a fool no more. Your...
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Yelp.com Review - by emily b.

5.0 of 5 stars. holy guacamole! no... really..... $3.98 for a seriously generous container of freshly made guac! funny note: i got home and was eating it, then got seriously bummed because an entire avacado pit was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. (Just a Note: This review is really 3.25stars)The Good: Stanley's yes has a lot of different fruits & vegetables. They have everything neatly put away, and all the shelves are fully stocked. There...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara F.

2.0 of 5 stars. I understand this place to be some sort of Holy Grail as far as cheap produce....So I tried it a few times and each time I really went in wanting to see what others see....I never did. Cheap it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Madelyn H.

5.0 of 5 stars. stanley's is a godsend in a farmers-market-less winter. i've never seen this indoor fruit/vegetable stand concept in any other city. there is an extensive selection of fresh, organic produce at great...
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanleys' rocks my world.Why? On my most recent visit, I spent $19 and got:- a GIANT bag of mixed greens- bag of baby carrots- 5 lb baking potatoes- 1 sweet potato- 3 parsnips- 1 bunch of celery- 1...
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Yelp.com Review - by Theresa C.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like Stanley's. There's a parking lot which makes everything easier. The produce is usually fresh and always cheap. It can be crowded sometimes which is annoying, but if you go at the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ina J.

2.0 of 5 stars. I was in the area, last week, and decided to stop by Stanley's. I was a huge fan of this store from 06 - 07. So, a bit of nostalgia also sparked my visit.The place is not like I remember. A bulk of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Anna T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's came highly recommended by a friend and I was not let down.Produce = super cheap, super tasty and good looking.Customers = kind of rude, lots of the yuppie folk wandering aroundGot a big...
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Yelp.com Review - by natalie d.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has AMAZING fruit and Veggie deals. You cannot go wrong by checking it out. I lowered it one star, because you need to sometimes pick through what you are getting. But the price is worth...
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Yelp.com Review - by carolynne r.

2.0 of 5 stars. Good lord Stanley, what happened to your place? Man, you used to be great! Remember when I would make special trips just to come see you, and you had a fun, kinda dumpy little store that was a blast...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonesh S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The best word to describe Stanley's produce is inconsistent.Some days, the produce is fresh, looks healthy and tastes great. The next day, you see bugs, large dark spots and wilted leaves. I...
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Yelp.com Review - by annette f.

4.0 of 5 stars. Good price! Good quality! Kinda crowded (go off peak time)! Delicious homemade fare (salsa/guac/caramel apples)! Beats the heck out of my local Dominick's!Go to Stanley's!
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Raul A.

5.0 of 5 stars. My girlfriend and I can get enough of Stanley's, we can go every other day and fill up for dinner. For less than $10 you can get enough veggies for 3 square meals. And the other day I picked up a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Anpan W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Can't beat the prices and selection. You can get an amazing amount of fresh produce for under $10. You can throw together most of a dinner party's produce for $20. Cavaet: When you buy your produce...
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Yelp.com Review - by Scott H.

5.0 of 5 stars. F'ing awesome!!!I've even biked here a few times when I've been craving fresh fruits and veggies. I wish I could make weekly trips. The quality and selection is great and prices are unbelievable.
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica C.

5.0 of 5 stars. yesss, stanley's, yesssss.I took imran here for groceries because he refuses to drive his car in the city in hopes that gas prices will remain low because the demand is low. So he uses the CTA for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Samantha H.

3.0 of 5 stars. I've given Stanley's so many occasions to prove me wrong, but sadly, it's never happened. I've been here 10 plus times, and I kid you not, every single carton of berries I've purchased here has either...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I like to get my veggie and use them that day. I like to get my fruit and use them with in a few days or even with in a week. Sadly because of my time constraints I may not get to my produce quickly....
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Lindsay K.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was unable to finish my apple for breakfast this morning. An apple! Who can't finish an apple? Well this girl, because it was as big as my head almost! And oh so cheap. I'm now a Stanley's...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrea H.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm seriously giggling like a schoolgirl every time I leave this place. 4 huge bags of produce for $10? Sign me up! I've always found the produce here to be fresh, delicious and cheap. After...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Not only is watermelon flyin', cigar smoking Stanley back, he's lit up and revolving! This is the second best thing to happen to me this week.
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've been shopping at Stanley's since my brother introduced me to it 4 years ago. Its, more or less, responsible for any form of healthy eating I've taken on. I like to cook new and different things...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew V.

3.0 of 5 stars. Cheap. But don't let that tempt you to buy more than you'll eat within a couple days, because most of the fruit and vegetables won't keep much longer than that. What Stanley's is though is a good...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael B.

4.0 of 5 stars. After living in West Palm Beach and frequenting Rorabeck's and the now defunct A1 produce stands, affordable produce is something I have trouble finding. Sanley's, although quality could be better...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joshua M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was going to give this place 3 stars, then I remembered the watermelon airplane on the sign, which earns it a fourth right away.Stanley's is pretty standard fruit fare. I don't think they have...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex R.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is amazing. They receive their fruits and vegetables from LOCAL farms, which is great. Their prices are cheap, particularly if you are picky about where your food comes from.Some of the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is cheap but fresh and good! Sometimes the fruit/vegetables go bad a little faster, but who cares with the prices.
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellen B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Will someone please explain to me in realistic terms what the F is so great about Stanley's? (Except the sign, of course. I love the sign.)All of the produce I've purchased at Stanley's either...
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne M.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Stanley's. I miss Stanley's. I used to live closer and would go weekly for fruit/vegetables/seasonal items, etc. Now I live farther away and don't get there nearly often enough. Go to this...
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Yelp.com Review - by chad n.

4.0 of 5 stars. Best value for fruit and vegies I've found in Chicago. Downside is they don't have everything.Vegetables are super cheap, quality of some are equal to those at whole foods .. Broc $1/pound,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sunny M.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place kicks ass, but you have to know how to shop it. Buy potatoes, beets, carrots, celery root, hard squash and other root veg with abandon -- this stuff is gobs cheaper than at other markets,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Isla E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is great. More greens than you can shake a stick at, many of them organic and reasonably priced! The farmers markets will be dwindling soon, but Stanley's will be open.
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Yelp.com Review - by Tina B.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you're super impressed by the fake ass waxed fruit at the regular grocery store, you probably won't like Stanley's very much, which is excellent, because you won't be in my way, fondling my dirt...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jaime S.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you know how to shop here, you'd consider it a 4-5 star place. it has a BETTER produce selection than jewel or dominick's----try finding persimmons at jewel; it's not happening. You do have to...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kira B.

4.0 of 5 stars. The same produce you'll find at Jewel or Dominick's, for a quarter of the price. Plus huge jugs of olive oil you can bottle yourself, a standard dairy section, and a smattering of other food items...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christina S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Don't sleep! this place is the joint. cheap fruits, cute atmos, my mom remembers it when it was a little ramshackle standon the corner. support your local businessesand visit. you won't regret it.
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Yelp.com Review - by Quantas G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I finally went to this place to check it out with a friend. Not impressed but I do have one caveat though. I went Labor Day so I assume that is why all of the lettuces, herbs, and anything else with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Claudia B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is a life saver in the winter months when the green city market is not an option. It is really difficult to spend more than $40 bucks here even if I fill my basket to overflowing and the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe R.

4.0 of 5 stars. In a world of overpriced Whole Foods, Trader Joes (which really isn't too bad) and the like, it's great to be able to shop for cheap, quality fruits and vegetables at a place like Stanley's.Although...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tyler B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow. Stop saving your pennies for Wholefoods. Just head over to Stanley's. Great selection of produce at very affordable prices. I walked out of there with $30.00 of produce which probably would have...
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Yelp.com Review - by kaveh a.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lets get this straight i am the self proclaimed king of produce. Here is the quality rankings for downtown chicago spots iregardless of the price:1.Wholefoods2. Stanleys3. Dominicks4.Famers market...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm a Stanley's fan but really want to provide a balanced, objective assessment. So here goes: not liking Stanley's is like endorsing incest.
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Yelp.com Review - by Carly F.

4.0 of 5 stars. If I have maybe $5 to my name and want to eat a tub of cherries in an hour, this is an excellent store to check out. However, if I want to make a pot roast in a week or so, I just mosey on down the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I just picked up the best mangos from Stanley's this morning.They also have Fage Greek Yogurt on some days.There is nobody in the store on early weekday mornings.
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristine L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really do heart this place! I do not have a lot of dough and I'm always looking for a good deal. Stanley's has yet to let me down on price and quality. Granted you can pay more for fruit and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Corinna K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I like things old-fashioned and quirky. Stanley's has both: old-fashioned prices and quirky interior murals. Whenever I'm riding a bus past Stanley's I wince because of my fond memories for those days...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gen H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is a'ite! You can not beat these prices on fruits and veges! They may not be the best pickin's, but they'll do, especially for the price. It can get crowded, so try to go at off peak...
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Yelp.com Review - by Daphne L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I do love a trip to Stanley's, but, if you value your sanity, do not, I repeat DO NOT go on a weekend between 11-2. The aisles are small, which is fine when everyone and their sister and step-brother...
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Yelp.com Review - by JoJo F.

4.0 of 5 stars. On select days when I do drive to work, a trip to Stanley's is in order. They have a down-to earth selection of fresh fruits, veggies, spices, oils, breads and when they do have Milk and Honey...
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Yelp.com Review - by Laura K.

4.0 of 5 stars. If the fruit and veggie prices at Jewel and Dominicks have you in a panic, give Stanley's a try. Stanley's definitely isn't a place for a leisurely stroll. Come with a list, load up your cart and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Iris F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Lots of deals for your groceries and a great selection on fruits and vegetables. They also have fresh herbs. I love the feeling of filling up my fridge with and walking out of the store with over 4...
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Yelp.com Review - by Manda H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been going here for a few years now. If you drive, good luck! well that is mostly on the weekends but nights can get pretty crowded. I like coming on off times whenever possible. Everything is SO...
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Yelp.com Review - by Connie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. As food prices climb, Stanley's is only gonna get more and more popular. You gotta go there open-minded and just get the produce that looks best on a given day. As for the "crowds"--those checkout...
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephanie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is great, although I have to say sometimes hit or miss! Especially great if you are hosting a dinner and need tonage of produce. The downfall, speaking from a one woman show...you really...
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Yelp.com Review - by Grace K.

5.0 of 5 stars. awesome!
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Yelp.com Review - by Julee M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I only recently discovered the awesomeness that is Stanley's. I have seen it for years but never stopped in. Now I make a weekly pilgrimage there. Lots of choices. Fresh stuff. CHEAP! Guacamole to die...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mariana R.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best.
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Yelp.com Review - by Immer R.

5.0 of 5 stars. You can't beat this place on price. Quite a selection.
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Yelp.com Review - by Mari K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is to produce as Nordstrom Racks is to shoes. um.. I think that works.. uh, yeah.. is it that obvious that the SATs rocked me? Anyways, you're not always going to find exactly what you're...
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Yelp.com Review - by Noah B.

2.0 of 5 stars. So I kept hearing about how amazing this place was so I went to check it out. I was disappointed with their avocados. They were a super weird texture and didn't taste right. Some of their stuff is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy F.

4.0 of 5 stars. If my husband wasn't so lazy and a one stop shopper, we would go to Stanley's all the time, but I don't. I love Stanley's prices and selection. Some things are hit or miss, but overall you can get...
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Yelp.com Review - by Benet H.

2.0 of 5 stars. this is a fair to middling produce market blessed by a great location (a short SUV ride from wicker park/bucktown) and the fact that many reviewers are comparing it to even more mediocre yuppie-crap...
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Yelp.com Review - by Angie M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Fresh produce is a priority in my life. That's why I go to Stanley's. If one purchases a mother-load of their super-ripe produce, OF COURSE it will go bad in a few days. People shop at Stanley's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter M.

2.0 of 5 stars. Yes, they have good prices but the quality on the cheap stuff is bad and the overall selection is limited. If you want a produce store with great selection and quality and cheaper prices on most...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kathy R.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ok, I'm definately in the minority here, but Stanleys is, well, it's gross. Yes, it's cheap, there is no denying that. But, have you ever asked yourself, why? Why are they able to offer produce so...
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Yelp.com Review - by julie a.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't know what I would do without this place. I can't believe I have never reviewed it, but I go there so much I forget about it for yelping purposes.I know why Stanley's is cheap - yes, some of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Melissa B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Thank you, Mom, for telling us about this place.The produce here is fantastic. If you're into organic, half the store is dedicated to you. And it's CHEAP. Monstrous peppers and sweet potatoes for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Seasonal. Inexpensive. Marvelous.
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Can't beat the price by Elizabeth R. at InsiderPages

The fruit here is super cheap but make sure to eat it in a couple of days or so. I usually go here if I'm having a party because it's a great deal. For everyday stuff it's worth it to get something you'll eat...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ellie M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is fantastic. If you know how to shop there.For all the folks bitching and moaning about produce going bad in a couple days... it's produce! Learn how to buy it! If you don't plan on...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffiny B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Stanley's!! I'm there twice a week to stock up on fruits and veggies. They have the largest selection in the area and the prices are pretty good. Since it seems near impossible to find...
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Yelp.com Review - by Adriana Z.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love stanley's! great stuff for great prices! also... NOTE THIS! i picked up some chocalate covered straberries for a dinner party i was having and they were a hit! very fresh and large strawberries...
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Yelp.com Review - by Luis L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Hoorah for cheap produce! Boo that it's almost always too ripe to take home in large quantities. You really have to be careful with stuff you take home from here, stuff is sometimes so ripe that it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jackie W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I l-o-v-e stanley's. It get's only 4 stars because it hasn't taken the place of Sunflower (r.i.p.) in my heart, but has a great selection of produce at cheap prices. They also have a whole organic...
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin G.

5.0 of 5 stars. I would never thought I would say this, but the selection and prices at Stanley's has made me sexually aroused by produce.Yeah, that's right.
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was in dire need of some fruit, I crave green apples and grapefruit on a daily basis, and since I didn't have time to run up to Family Fruit Market, I decided to check out Stanleys. While it...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ariel B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Every time I complain about the cost of produce to my friends, they always tell me, "Go to Stanley's! Go to Stanley's!" So, I finally went to Stanley's.I'm not sure what I was expecting, but I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan F.

5.0 of 5 stars. The prices at Stanley's are great, and so is the selection. Literally just a store full of fruits and veggies. They have a self-serve olive oil section, and the herbs are super cheap! I mean 0.98 for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark A.

5.0 of 5 stars. Maybe there's another produce market that's cheaper, but I haven't found it yet in the city. Since going vegetarian, this has been my spot for everything that has kept me healthy, and full of energy....
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Yelp.com Review - by Monique T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is awesome. i swear I'd driven by numerous times before finally venturing in and once I did- hold me back! $33 is what I spent on Sunday for a TON of stuff- my basket was Full. At any other...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carol J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I honestly give Stanleys only 4 stars for the produce, variety, availability and prices because sometimes the produce is at the end of its shelf life and I used go there and get all healthy and buy a...
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt B.

4.0 of 5 stars. A big 4 stars for Mr. Stanley. A small but gloriously stocked little produce and vegetable mart that's easy to access right off the 90/94 (North ave exit). There are bigger places, but there's...
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Yelp.com Review - by Daniel W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I wont say much about Stanly's because it appears everyone in the city of Chicago has reviewed this place before me but there is a reason- it rocks.First time in five years driving past this place and...
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Best Produce Around

I've been on a kick to eat healthier but I'm discouraged by high prices and low quality at Jewel. I recently visited Stanleys and walked out with a ton of fruits and veggies for around $30. The place is crazy...
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Yelp.com Review - by Alex K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place. And after my boyfriend was convinced that cheap fruits and vegetables are not part of liberal agenda he likes it too :)Basil is amazing and is only a dollar that usually costs 3 or...
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Yelp.com Review - by shaina v.

4.0 of 5 stars. I learned about this when I worked for a more expensive fruit and vegetable market down the street, we'll call them "whole foods" but despite the discount I couldn't afford to shop there. And then I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Love the pricetag, I do, but you should only buy what you can eat in the next 2 days or so. STAY AWAY FROM THE STRAWBERRIES. and the grapes, and probably the blueberries and raspberries, which I'm...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's? Where have you been throughout my stay here? I used to bitch about the exorbitant prices of fruits and vegetables in this city until I came across this little gem. Dude, 5 kiwis for a...
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Yelp.com Review - by steven w.

5.0 of 5 stars. the prices at stanley's are unbeatable. stanley's is just down the road a stretch from whole foods. the amount that you would spend on organic produce at whole foods versus stanley's is astounding....
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I have never found a place like this in all the places I have lived. Stanley's employees are always helpful and never seem to find my odd request odd. I love going there on the Sunday afternoon, pick...
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Yelp.com Review - by Francy F.

5.0 of 5 stars. great prices for good fruits and vegetables...unbeatable
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Yelp.com Review - by Bianca J.

5.0 of 5 stars. I spent $9 and change and got three bags of vegetables and fruits- bananas, apples, oranges, grapefruit, onions, lettuce, peppers, eggplant, a tomato, a cucumber, broccoli, a zucchini, and I'm...
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Yelp.com Review - by Janette L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I hit up this place once a week for fruits and veggies. I try to get what is in season to avoid things being too over or underripe. I have noticed that the veggies can typically last over a week,...
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Yelp.com Review - by candace l.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is a vegetarian's dream!! Where else can you buy three full bags of fruits and veggies for $20!??I am and always will be a loyal Stanley customer. They are by far the best selection in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Stanley's! Way better price and selection than Jewel!!!
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Yelp.com Review - by denis f.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is simply incredible, and I am glad it is on one of the routes back home from work.Went there with a roommate once and we ended up with two full bags for under $20. All of it was rather...
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Yelp.com Review - by andrea m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing place. I miss it so much. They have a great organic section and everything is always cheap and fresh.
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa G.

5.0 of 5 stars. With so many grocery stores selling almost-rotten produce, it's refreshing to find Stanley's. They always have a wide selection and the fruit and veggies are in great condition, always being...
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Yelp.com Review - by dj z.

5.0 of 5 stars. $0.49 for a pineapple? I can't believe it.Thanks Stanley's :)
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Yelp.com Review - by Iris S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Damn you, Chicago Yelpers for keeping Stanley's a secret during the majority of my first summer in the city. How could you let me pay $2.49/lb for green peppers at Dominick's? I thought that the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jasmine B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am a huge fan of Stanley's for the prices and variety. The problem is that you do have to eat everything quickly. Someone told me the reason for that is they buy the overstock from the bigger...
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Yelp.com Review - by MELEK L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Screw Jewel! Go to Stanley's instead. I can buy three bags stuffed full with fruits and vegetables for about $20. Awesome!When you walk in, go to the left for organic, straight for the regular stuff,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Frankie J.

4.0 of 5 stars. Makes it easy to eat GREENUPDATE: 2/2008 - Retracting the lettuce improvement update. Inconsistent. You like-a da fruit? Well, don't do an Italian accent here because the guy who owns the place is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Paulie L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I don't get how this place does inventory. There's always new stuff. The quality varies, but the prices are so much cheaper than any other place in the city.
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Quality of the produce can vary, especially on such items as berries. But that is made up for by the amazing prices overall. This place has been around for a long time, I remember my dad used to come...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lisa B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Let's face it: For the average Chicago 20-something the exhorbitant price of produce alone is enough to turn many of us off of it. But wait! Stanley's has come to your rescue and saved you from...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dustin H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I buy pretty much all of my produce at Stanley's. My father owned and operated a few grocery stores up in Wisconsin. When he would come to Chicago for meetings, Stanley's would almost always get...
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Yelp.com Review - by kiley w.

3.0 of 5 stars. stopped by here on the way back from microcenter. Didnt find anything to special about this place, fruits and veggies were decently priced. Bought a huge container of mixed fruit that was fairly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tate B.

4.0 of 5 stars. I passed by Stanley's on my way to Trader Joes/Whole Foods for MONTHS with the thought "Meh, slightly cheaper produce isn't really worth a separate stop." When I finally decided to pop in, my eating...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah K.

5.0 of 5 stars. My vote is strictly in terms of the produce, as the rest of what Stanley's has to offer (cheese, milk, bread) is all quality but all really expensive. Where else can you get 10 avocados for a dollar?...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Environmental causes are one of my passions, so I salute them for carrying so many organic items, but the quality is not what it should be. Things go bad really fast-- yes, I realize without chemicals...
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Yelp.com Review - by lexi p.

4.0 of 5 stars. So I'm that girl that jumps around to get my shopping done and one stop I always make is Stanley's. It reminds me of the grocery stores my mom & dad used to hit up. Compared to Jewel or Dominick's,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jace C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! The produce is always fresh and cheap and of decent quality. You can also find great produce from around the area, like great apples and cider from Michigan. Price is amazing,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great place. Cheap groceries with a large selection. Sell 3 types of self serve olive oil. Been coming here for years and has been consistant in terms of quality and price.
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Yelp.com Review - by Brenna M.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is by far, hands down the BEST place in Chicago for fresh veggies and fruit (including a small selection of dairy, dips, dressings, bread...) Last time I went they had large glass containers with...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dianne B.

5.0 of 5 stars. What a great find! I just moved here from the bay area, where you can find a wide variety of produce at decent prices year round. After that luxury, it's been really hard going to Trader Joe's or...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tommy A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Okay, Stanley's, you are my all-time favorite produce store, but please do something about your cashiers.Produce is great, selection is great, atmosphere good, prices nice.That said: If you want to...
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Yelp.com Review - by G S.

3.0 of 5 stars. Chicago's number one source for almost rotten veggies.Its cheap though.-G
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Me likes shopping for my produce without being tempted by rows and rows of overly processed garbage. :)Wish it was more convenient, but I stop when I can. Got a boatload of veggies for $30, well worth...
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Yelp.com Review - by Virginia T.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is awesome. Cheap prices, great selection. Just make sure you check over your produce before you check out.....a lot of it can be hit or miss as far as quality goes. I regularly would walk...
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam B.

5.0 of 5 stars. There's no reason not to shop at Stanleys! Great selection of fruits & vegetables. Reasonably priced. Lots of parking.
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economical savings

I make it a point to shop at Stanley's every Sunday for the freshest fruits and vegetables.I always save money and that makes me happy.
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Yelp.com Review - by Frida G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Being new to the area, I thought it was impossible to find a great produce market similar to the ones on the far north side. I've been driving far out west to pick up my fruits and veggies, thinking...
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Yelp.com Review - by Keira S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Aw, come on, the parking is OK. Large lot, and though it's usually full, the turnover is fast, so just loop around once and you can park. Stanley's works best when you don't have a recipe in mind, and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kevin C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place for fresh fruits and vegetables and at a great price. The fruit and vegetables are always top quality and the selection is amazing. Would definitely recommend to someone instead of the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew b.

5.0 of 5 stars. Parking suxx, But this place is very reasonably priced and with the biggest selection of fruit and veggies I ever did see, Maybe take a cab from down the block, Worth the trip.
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Yelp.com Review - by Trent M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I use to be a big Stanley's fan, I still go there on occasion when I feel like saving a lot of money... the fact is that most of their produce is as low quality as they can get away with. Even the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Today, I discovered the splendor of Stanley's. Unemployed, slowly going broke from buying produce at Green City Farmer's Market, finding myself surreptitiously lifting the soft plums out of the trash...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jenny z.

5.0 of 5 stars. I Heart -Cheap. When I was jobless, I could come here early in the morning and get the last day produce practically for free from the sales rack. Even at full price, you walk out with two huge bags...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sonja S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Today I bought 8 boxes of strawberries for a total of $1.98.As long as I eat them by Tuesday, what a deal!!!
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's has the lowest prices on fruits in vegetables in all of Chicago. There is no doubt about that. However, be **very** skeptical about prices that seem too low. On many occasions I have bought...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ralph L.

5.0 of 5 stars. I went here for my FIRST time and what a super find. A Friend of mine told me about a box of strawberries fir $3.00. They didn't have the berries but they did have 10 kiwi for $1.00. You can't go...
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Yelp.com Review - by Allison C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Love love love Stanley's! Here you can find all kinds of produce, for so cheap that you'll feel like you're stealin'. I was especially impressed with their organic fruits and veggies, as well as...
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is the shiznit! My only complaint is that instead of only going to Jungle Jewel for everything, I have to make two trips, but who am I kidding, it is so worth it. You can get bag loads of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katherine E.

2.0 of 5 stars. Is it just me, or has the quality of Stanley's fruits and veggies taken a hit in the last few months? I used to love stocking up on my weekly greens on the cheap there, but now whenever I go I can...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dane K.

3.0 of 5 stars. oh Stanley, oh Stanley... what happened to you. you used to be so small and cute... now you're all grown up and everyone wants to be your friend :(...this place used to be half the size, have...
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Yelp.com Review - by Joe T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is one of the best kept secrets in Chicago.The fruit and veggies are so dirt cheap here, very refreshing to have better prices than back home here in this expensive city. They also carry my...
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Yelp.com Review - by Katie H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Raspberry punnets for $1.00!!There's not much I can say about this place that hasn't already been said... cheap as shit, tasty produce in good condition. It's kinda lively so I probably wouldn't brave...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is my best friend and savior all at once. Not really, well, maybe, hehe. Not only is their organic selection bountiful but it's cheap too. I'd only recommend buying what you're going to eat...
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Better Produce Prices than Corporate Grocery Stores

I love it here! Everything is so cheap. All these people complaining about the food going back and being spoiled, well you have to understand that when you pay only fifty cents for a pound of strawberries, of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love it here! Everything is so cheap. All these people bitching about the food going back and being spoiled, well you have to understand that when you pay only fifty cents for a pound of...
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Yelp.com Review - by John L.

1.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is pretty bad. I used to think they were great, but like a couple others here, I've grown sick and tired of walking in there and almost gagging at how horrible the produce looks. The...
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Yelp.com Review - by Julie H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is like the whore of produce markets: cheap and dirty, just the way I like it.
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Yelp.com Review - by melinder b.

5.0 of 5 stars. stanley's is the shit but timeing and not having a plan is crucial. you should always go to stanleys earlier in the day, if you get there after 7 p.m. it's going to be gross, because all that's left...
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Yelp.com Review - by buttwad a.

5.0 of 5 stars. Where else can you get 4 bags of produce for $20? I've been going to Stanley's for the past 5 years and never had an issue with bad produce. It's organic. I've had stuff that went bad a few days...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nicole V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Produce, produce, produce! Unbelievably low prices on fresh and flavorful fruits and veggies. Stanley's is the place to go before you cook that special meal you have been dying to try. There is...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ryan B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, so I like to grocery shop and I like to eat things -- preferably organic or local. I also am still in the phase of my life where I take a deep breath every time I swipe my debit or (gulp) credit...
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Yelp.com Review - by Davi d.

4.0 of 5 stars. I am a fan of Stanley's. I like my produce fresh and clean. Stanley is a very bargain rate fruit market to go get your goods, plus it is cheap - like 10 plums or 5 corn for a $1. Go early. Avoid the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Miss L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I went during peak hours and thought everything was reasonably well run. It's difficult-to-impossible to beat the prices. I don't believe I've ever eaten tastier store-bought produce. I was sad...
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Yelp.com Review - by Robin R.

5.0 of 5 stars. If it were not for Stanley's, I don't think that I'd be able to afford my daily requirement of fruit and vegetables. I don't mind the fact that the produce tends to be on the ripe side, as I tend to...
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Yelp.com Review - by jason s.

5.0 of 5 stars. 1. being able to walk out of here with quality produce for next to nothing.2. the best salsa i've bought from a grocer.3. intelligentsia coffee.4. enough said.
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Yelp.com Review - by Kelly A.

5.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE STANLEY'S!! Seriously my friends are starting to get annoyed with me because I can't stop raving about it. It's incredible. Yes, some of the produce is ripe - but you know what? When...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brett G.

5.0 of 5 stars. By far and away, the best prices and some of the best produce in Chicago. Hands down. If you are looking for fruits and vegetables, this is worth the trip, despite where in the metro area you live....
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Yelp.com Review - by Chiara F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Cheap produce. What more can a girl ask for?
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Yelp.com Review - by Y G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Recommended to come here for fresh veggies and fruits by my coworker and I'm glad I did. I agree with other yelpers that you should use everything within a couple days. Prices are cheap, variety of...
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Yelp.com Review - by Colleen J.

3.0 of 5 stars. I want to give four stars, but I just can't. It's really hit or miss at Stanley's. It's nice that it's within walking distance of my apartment; I just have to ensure that I don't load up too much so I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nico G.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's true what they say; the prices are dirt cheap, but you'd better be prepared to freeze the stuff of eat it right away. It's the perfect store for when you want to host a dinner party that evening...
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Yelp.com Review - by adamthe k.

5.0 of 5 stars. u have to know how to pick out fruit in order to shop here. i recommend their oranges, avocados, red apples, honey tangerines, spinach, celery, carrots and portabella mushrooms, they also have a nice...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff S.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you live anywhere in a 2 mile radius you should be getting your fruit here.Stuff is really cheap and is usually fresh. Sure, there is always the chance of getting bad fruit, but as Jerry Seinfeld...
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Yelp.com Review - by Milo M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Sometimes you get what you pay for, sometimes you get better than what you pay for. Either way, I love the cheap prices here--they allow me to meet my nearly insatiable cravings for vegetables without...
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Yelp.com Review - by Ingrid G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is a pretty good produce market. They will surprise you with the variety. I think sometimes the produce is just ready to be past its prime, so I suggest using it quickly.
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Yelp.com Review - by Michael C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I couldn't decide between four or five stars, but when the price is right I feel like I should always err on the side of positive. And, more than anything, Stanley's has got quality pricing down pat....
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I go here for affordable organic produce. It is much less expensive than Whole Foods and Sunflower for organic (don't compare to trader joe's since they don't have all organic.) Careful of the evil...
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Yelp.com Review - by Filly G.

4.0 of 5 stars. Ignore the haters. Overall, Stanley's is a great resource for produce. They have a varied selection which includes organic, lots of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, and the lowest prices around....
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Yelp.com Review - by Briana J.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place is great. The fruits and veggies are cheap and fresh. The lines might be long but they move quickly. The parking sucks but it is worth it. They also have a great selection of nuts and dried...
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Yelp.com Review - by Neeners A.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! I went here yesterday for the first time and was sad I didn't know about it before. They had strawberries in cartons that were 3 for $1! They looked really good. The mangos were...
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Yelp.com Review - by miz m.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's has the best fruits and veggies! Sooo cheap!
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Yelp.com Review - by Bess R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I heart this nemesis of Whole Foods. Great cheap fruits and veggies for when I force myself to get back on the healthy eating bandwagon. They don't last very long though, so only buy for a few days....
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Yelp.com Review - by Blanket J.

4.0 of 5 stars. If you don't like 16oz. of strawberries for $.49 or a freakin' pineapple for $2 or fresh (as in made in-store before your eyes) olive-oil or blueberry plums or the best orange peppers of your life,...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristen S.

2.0 of 5 stars. Stanleys is wonderful for the selection and prices, but the quality leaves much to be desired!If you are a person who can shop right before preparing a meal (say, everyday) then get to Stanleys every...
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Yelp.com Review - by Gwen D.

5.0 of 5 stars. The only place I buy tons of fruit and veggies. WAY cheaper than Whole Foods, and much better quality than Trader Joe's. Bought lots of stuff that has lasted for a long time, and they have a great...
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Yelp.com Review - by Natalie S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My kid eats fruit like it's free, so Stanley's is a must-have in our grocery arsenal. Cheap stuff, great quality... and a vast array of hummus for whatever reason. Despite the fact every time we visit...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa B.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is fantastic! Yes, you must use most of what you buy rather quickly, but should you expect anything less with the prices? I can stock up for a week's worth of veggies and I usually spend...
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Yelp.com Review - by annelize v.

4.0 of 5 stars. Wow, i like it. There are a lot of fruits and vegetables here for a good price. Also, there are organic fruits and vegetables, too. I like to get lots of produce here when I make stock or soup....
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Yelp.com Review - by Nana h.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is the man! He has all the fruits and veggies you'd want for the best price in the city. I buy my weekly fruits for about $9.00. They also have a great selection of nuts and dried fruits,...
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Yelp.com Review - by jennifer b.

3.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is good for one thing: if you're using the vegetables RIGHT AWAY, and you're going at an off-peak time. It's located in a very congested spot (North Ave/Elston intersection), and parking...
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Yelp.com Review - by Paul L.

3.0 of 5 stars. Tons of greens at great prices, but be warned like others have said, they spoil quickly. "Duh, they're vegetables" you may say, but nay my friends, they spoil at surprising speeds.Come in the morning...
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Yelp.com Review - by La Flaca V.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm def. a fan of Stanley's they have a good selection of veggies and fruit!! I've read sum of the prior comments and shocked that they don't like it or don't like their selection of produce. I always...
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter H.

4.0 of 5 stars. this is my produce place. the stuff you buy might not have the longest shelf life, but its real cheap and has a wide variety of stuff. a package of fresh basil for .99 cents, a huge thing of red wine...
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Yelp.com Review - by Elena D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Elston and North is a strange place for a supermarket, but a lot of people know where it is-man is that place jammed!The prices are pretty sweet. However, the floor tends to be sticky with some sort...
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Yelp.com Review - by Liz Q.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ever since the renovation and the complete take-over by organic items, Stanley's just hasn't been the same.Moral of the review:If you like boxing out a strange mix of yuppies and elderly folk for...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebekah K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I would give 2.5 if they could. Sometimes they have great prices and a great variety. Sometimes they just have the typical stuff at market price. Often their prices are a few cents higher than...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rory B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'd be dead without Stanley's .
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Yelp.com Review - by Patrick W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Going early on the weekends is strongly advised because the place gets JAMMED. For good reason too- prices on most items can't be beat. Outstanding selection is sometimes marred by underripe or overly...
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Yelp.com Review - by Misse D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley, I don't know how you get your organci goods so cheap and I don't really care. Your prices are often 40% lower than Whole Foods so I will keep coming back!
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Yelp.com Review - by Mik W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best fresh fruit and vegetables around. Reasonable prices, great service. I'm glad they built out the space to make it larger for more products.
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Yelp.com Review - by Anne O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's has great fresh stuff and the prices are less than Jewel or Dominicks, and definitely cheaper than Whole Foods. I love the sign of Stanley on the helicopter too. Very Chicago-y.
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Yelp.com Review - by John Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. Today's new and improved Stanley's is a great place to buy the very best in fruits, vegetables, ethnic treasures, Italian breads, and dairy products. Taffy apples too! Fresh product, great...
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Yelp.com Review - by Cherie E.

4.0 of 5 stars. The neon signs in the windows are somewhat off-putting, but I stopped in one day & have been a believer ever since. From the way I hear shoppers talking, it does seem to inspire an almost cult-like...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brant W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I'm here about once a week; the selection of organic and non organic produce is great. It always seemed really clean in there to me, but maybe I'm just used to the redneck supermarkets back home......
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Oh Stanley. I've been in too many relationships like this one. You're kind of dirty, and I don't want to spend too much time with you. You're pretty cheap and your goods are damaged, but you do...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lara S.

5.0 of 5 stars. This place can get crowded on weekend afternoons. The cashiers are efficient though, so even if the line looks long you're not going to be there as long as you would think.Selection is great; plenty...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sara O.

5.0 of 5 stars. Living within a 5 minute drive from Stanley's makes me love this place much more than when I had to make a huge effort to get there. Why? Because this place is based on the fast turnaround. You...
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Yelp.com Review - by phil t.

5.0 of 5 stars. i want to laydown and take a nap on top of the vegetables, i love em
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Yelp.com Review - by Cortney C.

5.0 of 5 stars. You save a ton of money on fresh fruit and veggies here! There is a ton of parking and the #72 North Ave. bus stop is near by. Summer fruits are amazing. I stock up, leave with 4 full bags and spend...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jared L.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great produce at great prices. Can't beat this place for that.
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon T.

3.0 of 5 stars. A nice place to hit it up on produce. I recommend getting the fruit that is absolutely no where near ripe, so you can buy more, save more, and your fruit wont have bruises, and you won't have to worry...
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Yelp.com Review - by Frank P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's ROCKS! The setup is simple - fresh, low priced produce - buy cheap, buy often. The very cheapest stuff is usually marked down as it is about to go bad - so if you're getting a great...
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Yelp.com Review - by Eve A.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best, period. Great service, amazingly low prices for a nice, fresh, wide selection of fruit, veg, nuts and breads - there's a Whole Foods down the street and I bet those people are pissed.
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Yelp.com Review - by Martha Z.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanleys gives me the old world vibe where you go to individual stores for each of your needs. Sure in modern day society who really has time to go to the butcher, the vegetable store, the fruit...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nancy K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I've been here a few times and I'm not impressed. Parking lot is a nightmare - and I go at off peak times. Every time I have gone there is debris on the floor. Many items look as if you need to eat...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel N.

4.0 of 5 stars. I come here all the time for fresh produce. It's much fresher than the produce I find at my typical grocery stores and the prices are great! Cheap & Fresh!
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Yelp.com Review - by Tanya L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love this place! Not only do they have a great assortment of fruits and vegetables but their prices kick Jewel & Dominick's behind! Last time I was there, they were selling pineapples (which they...
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Yelp.com Review - by Nik M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is the Shit! Not the biggest organic selection but great fruit year round without unnecessary price gouging A.K.A Whole Foodsing! Most of the time they have what I need plus a little...
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Yelp.com Review - by Vanessa M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I love Stanley's. The produce is cheap and the product of good quality. I usually buy a lot of produce here, and then eating some, but forgetting the rest and then it just sits there in my fridge...
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Yelp.com Review - by Leila U.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of the most fantastic fruit and vegetable markets in the city. A great place to prepare for a party or just pick up some produce. If it's in season, it's cheap here, dirt cheap. They even have...
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristina B.

4.0 of 5 stars. First of all, this place has a parking lot. Places with parking lots RULE! Secondly...This place rocks. They have things you can't find at chain supermarkets, and their stuff is always fresh....
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Yelp.com Review - by Dejim J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Like all the reviews say... This place has an amazing selection for incredible prices. It's become a weekly stop on my usual grocery run when I need to stock up the fridge. Parking is easy and the...
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Yelp.com Review - by Amanda D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Echoing all the other reviews- great organic product for cheap prices. I will say, it has been WAY more crowded since the renovation. There were never lines, now I've waited (granted not THAT long)...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah C.

4.0 of 5 stars. The prices here are insane!!! The quality is better than Jewel, just watch out for over ripen produce. Great for the budget!
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Yelp.com Review - by lauren p.

4.0 of 5 stars. I will admit that the selection at Stanley's has gone down a bit over the past few years, which I attribute largely to recent weather catastrophes, droughts, global warming, etc. Remember last summer...
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Yelp.com Review - by Leang E.

5.0 of 5 stars. They have a nice selection of fruit and veggies here. The best thing about this place is how incredibly fresh and cheap it all is. I bought blueberries, and what's crazy is that they were picked...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren C.

5.0 of 5 stars. I love Stanley's!!!! I am a huge fan of fresh fruits and veggies, and at the prices Dominick's and Jewel try to charge for them, you would be crazy to buy them there, so shop Stanley's!!! It is also...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by molly c.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love me some Stanley's.there is not one negative thing i can think of to say.oh there is one. i always get the cart with the wonky wheel.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by katherine ..

5.0 of 5 stars. i am a pre and post remodel stanley's frequenter and yes, after the remodel some strange things happened price wise, i would be charged $9/lb for cherries and avocados were suddenly $2 a piece. but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2006
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cheap organic produce by A M. at InsiderPages

The good thing about Stanley's is they offer a ton of low-priced fruits and vegetables. The even better thing is a lot of those fruits and vegetables are organic. The not-so-great thing is the fact that most...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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Stanley's

This is a fantastic produce market! They've got lots of fresh items and everything is super cheap. You can get a whole cart-full of things for $20 - $30. They've got free parking which is great. A...
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Cheap Fresh Produce by EMS S. at InsiderPages

The place is simply sell fresh and cheap produce, some of them are even organic that they sell much lower compared to Whole Food. You can find fresh herbs like rosemary,oregano, taragon etc in a fraction of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Minty M.

5.0 of 5 stars. i really love this place. it's kind of on my way to work if i ride my bike. they have quart sized fruit salads for three bucks, which would be a great deal if i wasn't capable of eating the entire...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2006
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Best CHEAP Fruits and Veggies

I love this place! It's almost a game to go in with $10 and see just how much you can buy. They have great weekly/seasonal specials, so I try to go as often as possible. I highly recommend Stanley's to anyone...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Maggie B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is one of SEVERAL fruit market options in the city and near suburbs. It's often very crowded, and the parking lot is a death trap on a Saturday afternoon! Please don't think this is your...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Madia P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Believe it or not, Stanley's has some great baked bread. They carry whole-wheat pitas, tomato bread, focaccia, and much more.Stanley's has a decent selection of organic produce that is very...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Sharin F.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place used to be good. USED to be. Now they've jacked up their prices for the yuppie crowd and cut down on some stock. They renovated to get more space for more things, but instead they ended...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Leigh K.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's has become a bi-weekly stop on our grocery shopping trip. It was already renovated when I moved to Chicago, so I have no comparisons to make. I stand by my Yelp rating of 4 stars because...
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Yelp.com Review - by Brad C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Forget the prices at Whole Foods, you can get three times as much for the same price at Stanley. Sure some things do go bad quickly, but its Fruit and Vegetables, that stuff can go bad fast any where...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by maeve P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh Stanley's you've let me down on occasion but i keep coming back for more. Stanley's is a great place to fill your fruit and veggie needs. Great deals too. Usually good tasting fruit but every once...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Edward H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Don't put up with the typical crappy ass selection and outrageous prices on wilted produce from Dominick's! Stanley's easily beats them out any day of the week. The turn over of stock is tremendous...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Marley F.

4.0 of 5 stars. The fruits and veggies are so fresh here! You would expect the prices to be high based on the fresh quality, but everything is really cheap!
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave N.

4.0 of 5 stars. A recent stop at Stanley's netted 4 mangoes for $1, while down the street at Dominick's, they were 10 for $10. Stanley's is by far the cheapest place for produce near the loop. Caution: your first...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2006
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Fresh Prince of Produce

Stanely's is a great place to stop for fresh fruits and vegatables, you can even do a little shopping in their grocery aisles. When I stop here it's usually early morning and they are unloading fresh ...
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle C.

4.0 of 5 stars. As a produce nerd, I LOVE Stanley's!!! Yes, some things can go bad quickly, but I've bought lots of produce that out-lasts whatever else is in my fridge - it's just hit or miss. The selection is...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Good but cheap

I like to shop at Stanley because their fruit and vegetable are just so fresh. Often we can find organic fruit and vegetable at a fraction of price comparing to Whole Food. You can even buy fresh herb...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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Nice And Yet Good As Well

This place is perfect for the starving artist. Can't afford buy groceries? Your time has come. I can stock up for a week at Stanley's for ten dollars. You won't be eating any meat, but if you were...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/09/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Monica A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is one of thoses places in Chicago that people have a love hate relationship with. They buy close out fruits and veggies and sell them really cheap. This is great if you live in the area and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Irene I.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's completely possible to be healthy on a budget. People complain that it gets too expensive to order $7-10 salads at Cosi's or Corner Bakery, but all you need is a few minutes at Stanley's to whip...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Me, Myself and I.

4.0 of 5 stars. Although NOWHERE as good as Caputo's (see my review), Stanley's is still good - overall, prices are good, but some of the produce there is a tad bit on the ripe side and will need to be consumed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2006
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Good selection, sales

This store is highly visible and gets great produce. The quality is first-rate, you won't be disapointed They advertise their specials frequently, like cheap cauliflower or cut-rate apples, and those ...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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Great fruit and vegetable market

With so many grocery stores selling almost-rotten produce, it's refreshing to find Stanley's. They always have a wide selection and the fruit and veggies are in great condition, always being restocked...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/23/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah D.

5.0 of 5 stars. When I first moved to Chicago, I was your average joe Dominick's shopper, spending massive amounts on overpriced, sub-par produce that spoiled within a few days. All the hipsters raved about this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2005
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Cheap produce

Whenever I go to Stanley's, I am always pleasantly surprised to walk out having spent a lot less than I planned. That almost never happens! Theur produce is always fresh and they have a lot of variety. Don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary W.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing!!!!You should no longer buy your produce at the grocery store b/c you should buy it here!!!! The prices are soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo cheap and the produce is fresh!
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia B.

3.0 of 5 stars. I am a huge fan of Lincolnwood produce because they have fresh, and super cheap produce. This place to me did not compare. I didn't think the selection was that good and the prices were a lot more...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by k s.

5.0 of 5 stars. i love stanley's. there's no way i'd be able to afford produce of this quality, or in the quantity i buy it, if i shopped at a grocery chain store. thank you stanley.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Liliana S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great fruit and vegetable market. Convenient with a parking lot. You will find great prices here as well but sometimes some of their produce can be very very overpriced.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Ha. Ironic this place sells produce since it feels more like a meat market inside. I went on a Saturday afternoon and the place was SWARMING with twenty/thirtysomethings who seemed to be shopping for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle F.

4.0 of 5 stars. Nice produce selection, and their advertised (on the window) prices are often shockingly low. The rest of the prices are nothing special, so I wouldn't come here without an agenda.
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Amy P.

3.0 of 5 stars. I like Stanley's for the prices and the variety of produce, including organic. There's always stuff on sale for super cheap, but it seems like the whatever is currently the cheapest is overripe and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Dee W.

5.0 of 5 stars. THe best place in Chicago to go for fresh fruits and vegetables. They even have a parking lot right there which is a rarity in Chicago. Make sure that as soon as you buy them - use them within the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Patricia B.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's great to support this mom and pop type operation. They offer some fantastic deals on produce (to get you in the door, there are often 10 cents oranges, lemons or apples), but most everything is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Robert L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This store was recently remodeled and the outside looks much better. The inside is pretty much the same as it was. The look of the store however is secondary to the fresh fruit and vegetables you can...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2005
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One of the best vegetable stores in the city

This store has a large selection of fruits and vegetables, including many organic options. The prices here are some of the best in the city.
judysbook.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Doug p.

5.0 of 5 stars. this is the best produce market in chicago, its really cheap and all the fruits and vegetables are always really fresh. they also have a section of nuts, dried fruits and trail mixes, the chile limon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Karen L.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is CHEAP for fruits and vegetables...even the organic stuff! Sometimes I find the selection not as fresh as other times, but it has come a long way since before it remodeled and a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by A.S. V.

3.0 of 5 stars. It's nice to have a store that's so well stocked in fruits and vegetables -- it certainly beats out any of the grocery stores. If you don't cook for a lot of people, however, be careful not to go too...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by S R.

4.0 of 5 stars. You can find some really great deals such as a huge box of overripe mangos for only $3!
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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My favorite place for fresh fruits and veggies

I can't even begin to explain how ecstatic I was when I first discovered Stanley's Fruit & Vegetables. Prior to Stanley's, I was stuck trying to pick out "fresh produce" from the nearby major grocery...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/13/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle W.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place has incredible prices on fresh fruits and veggies. I love the convenient parking lot too! Just be warned that the produce does not have the shelf life of your regular supermarket fare....
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's only gets better over time. They have organic produce that is frequently about the same price as non-organic produce elsewhere. A lot of the produce needs to be consumed quickly, but that...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah N.

5.0 of 5 stars. Stanley's is a fantastic market. Last week I bought 3 avocados for $0.99 there (!) They have a good mix of organic and traditionally grown fruits and vegetables, all at great prices. They also carry...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by cb b.

5.0 of 5 stars. The absolute best fruit and vegetable market in Chicago. It has great prices - all the peppers are usually under $2 per pound! They have the largest variety of apples I have seen and they are quick...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Urszula H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lots of fresh fruits and vegetables to choose from, many of them organic. Very good inexpensive prices. They always have seasonal fruits and vegetables on sale. The only thing parking is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Ren H.

5.0 of 5 stars. All fresh fruit and vegetables...perfect for stocking up!
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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