The Goddess and Grocer
3.1
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1646 N. Damen Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-342-3200
Debbie Sharpe (Feast Restaurant & Bar) is behind this upscale Bucktown grocery and deli where gourmet spices, rubs, sauces, snacks, crackers and other goodies line the shelves and hungry folks from the neighborhood line the deli cases, scoping out grab-and-go options such as rotisserie chicken, veggies, prepared salads, pastas and house-made soups. The mix-it-up salad bar steals the show: You choose your greens, ingredients and dressing and they'll toss it for you. Made-to-order sandwiches include the Oh, Calcutta! (tandoori chicken in a cilantro wrap) and the Greek Goddess (a wrap with hummus, tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives, spinach, grilled halloumi cheese and oregano dressing). The deli also features more than 50 cheese choices and gourmet meats sliced to order. Customized gift baskets are also available.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Damen and Wabansia Avenues
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult and Metered
- Public Transportation:
- CTA bus: Milwaukee-56, North-72, Damen-50; Blue Line "L" stop: Damen
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 6 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday; 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday
- Cuisine:
- American, American Contemporary, Salads, and Sandwiches
- Meals Served:
- Dinner, Lunch, and Breakfast
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Beer, Wine, and Packaged Goods. Carryout only.
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Deli
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- ATM:
- Several at the intersection of Damen, North and Milwaukee.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering and Kids Menu. Catering menu is offered in addition to the regular menu.
- Specialties:
- Made-to-order sandwiches and salads.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Sidewalk tables seat 16.
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Seating :
- Limited, at a single farmhouse table at the front of the store.
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"I've had it with this..."
By tesoro from Chicago, IL, June 29, 2007
I've had it with this place! The service is so appalling that I can no longer justify going in there. You have to be a masochist to enjoy buying y...
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"Gets only 1 star because..."
By Urban Diner from Chicago, IL, March 20, 2007
Gets only 1 star because of the staff. They put the salad bar behind the counter and you have to ask for every ingredient as they get more and more...
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"Couldn't agree more with the..."
By Jade from Chicago, IL, January 8, 2007
Couldn't agree more with the reviewers who said the service here is the worst. It really is. These people have serious 'tude. They consistently mak...
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