This became my local grocery store after moving to Evanston and so far we like shopping here! Great produce, always fresh. They have a wide variety of food options and fresh bread at the bakery section!

Valli offers a good variety of foods, including some Japanese foods that I've had trouble finding at other stores. I don't buy meat or fish here, so I can't comment on that. Their produce isn't always as fresh as it should be. I find that if I don't eat it or cook it within a couple/three days, it's already going bad. Also, they have most of their organic produce wrapped in plastic. If you want one organic apple or one pepper, you're out of luck. Plus, wrapping organic items in plastic is a bit of a problem for those of us concerned enough to pay extra for organic, yet end up with a lot of unnecessary plastic packaging. However, points for offering compostable bags in the produce department (for customers' use.) I find the staff to be competent, except for baggers, who insist on filling my bags so that they're too heavy, even when I've asked not to make them too heavy. Then they put the unused bags I've provided back in my cart, which they could have used so my bags weren't so heavy. The manager in the liquor department was really helpful, recommending an option when they didn't have what I wanted. It was a good suggestion; just as good and less costly. It sounds like I have a lot of gripes, but actually I shop here at least weekly and have no inclination to change stores.

Excellent selection of imported products-- so impressive that it's a bit chaotic and hard to find what you're looking for. The prices are a little high too, but overall a great market.

Valli has become one of my favorite grocery store in Evanston. Their produce section is unrivaled in the Chicago area, always well stocked and well maintained. They also have a remarkable deli along with some really great plus inexpensive fried chicken.

I love the variety of produce, the multi-national grocery offerings, and the fact that I was able to complete some holiday shopping here! Prices have risen since the pandemic but that's to be expected.

Great prices, selection, and sandwiches. They have subs and panini. Plenty of sides (pasta salad, potato salads, etc) to go with them. Especially on hot days like today (93° "feels like" temp). Grab a gelato by the entrance to cool off. The staff is helpful and knowledgeable. I have yet to encounter an employee who doesn't smile back. They may not have everything you need, but I run into that at other stores too.