Heinen’s Grocery Store

What a great store, although not the typical grocery store. Nice selection of produce and meats.
You walk in just feel a certain positive/​good vibe. They know how to hire people… the right people, who, from what I’ve experienced don’t just work there, but know their stuff. The 3 Meat Dept. guys, Tony, Chris, & The Big Guy (sorry I forgot his name) are REALLY Good. Their Wine Dept, guys, Chris, Eric and Joe… talk about wine knowledge, food parings, funny and interesting wine information. These guys make wine buying fun, interesting and informative.
Ricky & Rich in Produce… Yikes these guys are good.
The whole place makes my shopping experience a pleasure.

Overall, I’m super impressed. Grocery stores these days are not what they used to be. I mean that in a good way. Gone is the cheesy piped in music and bad fluorescent lighting. Heinens manages to do everything at least very well. They havent turned the experience of shopping into a trip to the circus. The store is not overwhelmingly huge, the customer service is outstanding, the food selection is top notch. My most recent experience was for Thanksgiving. The fresh turkey was delicious and their wine connoisseur, Joe, was extremely helpful and knowledgeable about my bottle selection. They have a nitrogen storage system so you can purchase small samples on site so you don’t get any unhappy surprises when you get home.

Things I don’t even bother trying to make anymore…
Pecan Cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting…
Meatloaf…
I can go on and on.
Glad to find experts on these.
This store IMO is like landing in the Land of OZ

Very pleasant store. Selection is good for grocery stuff but the real draw for me is the fresh, prepared foods section. The salad bar is really nice as are the soups. Great spot to pick up a prepared «main» dish for dinner that night. Prices are higher, yes, but you’re paying for quality prepared food.

I’m reviewing the crab cakes only… because I am a crab cake snob for some reason. For store bought crab cakes these are the best I’ve had.

Love the salad bar!!! A little on the pricey side, but I love the selection. They even have little cups in case you want to sample something.

One of only few butcher shops that know how to cut a hangar steak!
I love my steaks and they are very knowlegeable. Plus, they have bison, too!
Fresh produce and vegetables and so-​so prices, but then again things are fresh.

Very disappointed with the deli counter service today. Five people behind the counter and a bunch of people waiting to be served and only one man is working–
I walked away because even thou everyone saw everyone they all ignored us. Reported to service desk.

My first visit to this store — was in the area and finally decided to check it out. As you enter, the produce is there immediately, well organized and looking as if it were just delivered off the truck — even though it was a Sunday.
Displays are easy to see and arranged well. Nice variety of cheese. The deli area focuses as much on prepared meals as anything else. Potato salads and the like are pre-​packaged, which surprised me a little, though I’ll say the American potato salad I picked up was kind of creamy and had a different taste than most of those found in grocery stores — I liked it.
Prices were somewhat high, though I did see some sale items that were pretty good deals, so there are good buys to be had. Reminded me a little of Sunset Foods in more of a multi-​state chain format. I plan to stop back again and check out some of their prepped items.

Great selection of organic food and fresh vegetables and fruits. Very convenient location and parking to most great places in Glenview — Trader Joe, Yoga, Nirvana Naturopathics…

Jewel had me convinced that grocery shopping was always going to be a chore. Then I went to Heinen’s and it was actually a pleasant experience! The brand-​spanking-​new store is warm and welcoming, and really well designed. The produce is really reasonably priced, and of a far superior quality to our local Jewel. They have a great selection of groceries, all the popular brands but lots of surprising unknowns to boot. The meat section is a stand-​out, try their sausages in all the flavors. One of our favorite things about Heinen’s is the coffee roasting station, where they’ll roast your beans for you while you shop. It takes about ten minutes and it doesn’t get fresher than that. They also have a really great selection, and the coffee prices are really good — less than Peet’s, for example. You can drink wine while you shop if that tickles your fancy, and there are always lots of sample stalls around the place too.
The thing that really makes Heinen’s stand out is the customer service. We’re always greeted by all the staff we encounter, and it feels like they’re really genuine and really enjoy helping people discover good, fresh food. I lost my husband and was wandering up the aisles clearly looking confused, and every employee I ran into asked me if I needed help finding something. Such a pleasant shopping experience!

This place carries stuff in «normal people» quantities that Costco carries in bulk, which is a plus. I like this store but it’s quite pricey, which is a minus. The olive oil/​balsamic vinegar bar? A plus! $ 6 for 2 bunches of leeks?!? Minus! Fresh seafood, plus! Not much of an organic section– minus! I could go on for a while, but net = OK!
I don’t have a problem coming here if I need something and it’s convenient if I am already close, but I don’t think I would make a special trip here. Prices are a *smidge* under Whole Foods, but without the organic stuff. I think the main competitor to Heinen’s is Mariano’s. Quality here is pretty good for everything else, so I am sure because it’s so close to my train station that i will be making more frequent trips there in the future.

This is a good store for Glenview.
Prior to Heinen’s, the location was the site of an abandoned Dominick’s store –which was so convenient!
Prices are a bit higher than Jewel, but I guess that you are paying for more personalized services.
This is a clean, beautiful store. They have some interesting products that I do love, and it saves me a trip to Whole Paycheck. Their Deli lunchmeat is lower quality, a surprise. Bleh. I was also disappointed by their lack of bakery. Just ok.
This is not a store to do your weekly shopping in, but if you need to run and get a few things — GREAT. I am not a fan of the parking layout in relation to the doors though. Kind of a hassle, but I can get over that easily.
Welcome to the neighborhood.

Produce is good, owners seemed to care when they opened, but they did an awful job choosing staff. Almost every time I go, there is some major mistake a worker makes. It seems almost every employee must have never worked at a grocery store before. On a recent salad bar trip, I noticed the mushrooms were unwashed, covered with dirt. Disgusting!
With all the competition out there, I think they’re going to have a hell of a time surviving.
For the record, a container of sauerkraut for $ 8.50? Seriously?

This is the only Heinen’s I’ve been to. First impression: Drop dead gorgeous. Lasting impression: Gorgeous and ummmm… great salad bar. Then, ahhh… I can’t think of anything else.
Analogy: You meet a good-​looking person. You’re struck with the attractiveness, newness and potential. Bronze skin and smileyness are nice. But they’re doing it too much. The smiling. You think, «But can this person make me laugh?» You keep going out (going down the aisles) then you think, «Shouldn’t something actually be funny before you laugh? What’s with the fake laughing?» Then boredom descends. Your brain starts saying, «So what. They’re nice from Ohio. They’ll get a little more interesting down the road.» Then you think, «Who am I kidding. They’re one dimensional. The bronze skin and white smile are nice, but dammit I need more substance.» Maybe people in the burbs like this, but if you grew up in Chicago with all it’s vibrant and ethnic markets, things here at Heinen’s are too bland.
There were plenty of staff walking around and being responsive. Very friendly and professional. The store design is stunning and invites you to explore (unlike the new Fresh Thyme Market). Everything neat. Everything in it’s place. Then you start to wonder, «What’s Heinen’s got that other stores don’t have?» Nothing really. It’s not introducing us to anything. The bakery is uninspiring. There are virtually NO local foods to be found. Lots of Ohio brands or Heinen’s brands, but that’s not good enough. People want to eat what local producers are making here in Illinois. Should we in Illinois feel good about buying Ohio brands? I’ll try Heinen’s again, but I keep thinking of the good-​looking person analogy. There’s nothing upstairs.

It’s so good to finally have a grocery store within walking distance; especially one that has decent lunches and a quick bite for dinner. For the sake of comparison for those living in the Chicago area, this is closest to a Mariano’s. What do I mean by that? It has quality produce and meat as well as good prepped meals while also having all of the normal brands that you know and love. It’s been open about a month now and the quality has held up. They have friendly and helpful service in an attractive space.
They have a decent variety of sandwiches and six soups to choose from every day. I just had their sushi for lunch yesterday and was definitely impressed for grocery store sushi. For normal day to day shopping, they are a bit more expensive than the local jewel so I don’t know if I’ll use them for my day to day shopping but still impressed nonetheless.

We used Heinen’s organic steaks at our Sunday Technique Class at Williams-​Sonoma Old Orchard. One word – AMAZING! See the before and after pictures on our Facebook page Williams-​Sonoma Old Orchard and learn about a special offer. Thank you Heinen’s Glenview!

What can I say… this is our new favorite grocery store. Ever since they closed down «our» Dominick’s on this site, we’ve been waiting for another local grocery store. You know, the kind of place where you run out for a gallon of milk, some bread, etc. Well, our expectations were built up that something much more was coming to Glenview… and has Heinen’s ever come through!
Super friendly staff who really are knowledgeable about all the products.
Hormone-​free meats, free-​range chickens, and an amazing selection. Pricey? Yeah, sort of, but this is a case where you apparently get what you pay for.
Awesome selection of unusual brands when it comes to pasta sauces, coffees, breads, dairy items, etc. etc. Can’t wait to try them all!
Prices for staples and other grocery items are the same as other ‘ordinary’ grocery stores… in some cases even cheaper.
Welcome to Glenview, Heinen’s.

We came in to check out this new store and freeload grocery samples and coupons, which is an honorable activity for a churl.
This is a good store for Glenview, because there is no grocery serving the eastern part, nor the downtown district, of the village. Prior to Heinen’s, the location was the site of an abandoned Dominick’s store — and prior to Dominick’s, various different grocery stores occupied this spot since the 1960s.
Heinen’s is a semi-​upscale chain which has recently entered the Chicago market. The store most closely resembles Sunset Foods, a long-​established small chain of upscale, but not hoity-​toity, stores serving the North Shore. The store carries a lot of «gourmet» and specialty foods, and has a broad assortment of deli items catering the East Glenview demographic.
Prices are a bit higher than Jewel, but I guess that you are paying for more personalized services. Mrs. B., an inveterate freeloader, stocked up on free sample coffee, wine, and other noshery while touring the store.
The store does not reek of phony pretense and food faddery like Whole Paycheck, so I will give it a four star rating.
Oh yeah, my wife added to her freebie reusable bag collection. I think the old bag has about 40 bags in the trunk of her car.

I’m not sure exactly what coaxed this non-​crowd person to come to opening day, but my hubby suggested we check it out and I went along with him… and we brought the kids. Won’t do that again!
Lots of samples today, so if you’re looking for a meal, you can probably come out less hungry. To sum up our experience, my one son had so much anxiety at the soup tasting station because, «there are too many old people crowding everything!» And, he couldn’t be more accurate. Wow was this place crowded with seniors looking for a free meal! I have nothing against seniors, but it was a little out of hand today for sure.
Okay, back to my review. Here’s my take on the place…
Size: It’s a big footprint with crowded aisles and not a lot of walking space.
Parking: Poorly designed and someone will get run over in the lot. Chaos personified!
Customer Service: The employees were stressed out looking, and though they sincerely wanted to smile and say hello, they just couldn’t quite get there.
Pricing: Similar to Marianos. Canned goods were priced cheaper than Jewel.
Product:
— Ginormous salad bar and cheese section.
— Hot food bar looked good, but it was super packed with people.
— An entire gluten free section
— Huge wine section
— Regular grocery store brands
— Great produce section — decent size with a mix of organic and non-​organic
— Nice meat section
— Great seating/​café area so you can come and eat!
My favorite part about this store… all the fun independent brands that are spread throughout the displays! Raw honey from Wisconsin. Several different types of peanut and almond butter. Fun olive oils and coffee brands. Different sauces. Sure, some of them are a bit pricey, but this is the Whole Foods part of the store.
Will I shop here again? For the salad bar yes! However, it’s a bit out of the way for us, so they come to Bannockburn, there’s a good chance our out-​of-​the-​way grocery trips will be spent at Marianos. We also still love Jewel because they close at midnight, and we’ve been known to do our shopping at 11pm.