The Goddess and Grocer
3.1
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- 1646 N. Damen Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60647
- 773-342-3200
Debbie Sharpe (Feast, Cru) is behind this upscale Wicker Park grocery and deli. Gourmet spices, rubs, sauces, snacks, crackers and other goodies line the shelves. A complete section is devoted to organic vegetables, dairy products and meat. Grab-and-go options: rotisserie chicken, lasagna and house-made soups, plus a cooler stocked with pre-made salads and sandwiches. The deli steals the show with a mix-it-up salad bar; you choose your greens, ingredients and dressing and they'll toss it for you. Made-to-order sandwiches include the Oh, Calcutta with tandoori chicken in a cilantro wrap; and the Greek Goddess wrap, with hummus, tomatoes, onions, kalamata olives, spinach and grilled halloumi cheese with oregano dressing. The deli also features over 50 cheese choices and gourmet meats sliced to order. Customized gift baskets are also available.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Damen Ave. and Wabansia Ave.
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 56 Milwaukee, 72 North, 50 Damen. Blue Line Train: Damen stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Monday through Friday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday; 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday.
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch
- Price Range:
- $ (Under $9)
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Beer and Wine. Carry-out only.
- Smoking:
- No
- Restaurant Style:
- Deli and Snack Shop
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Theme. Deli and grocery.
- ATM:
- Several at the intersection of Damen, North and Milwaukee.
- Live Music:
- No
- Features:
- Catering, Kids Menu, and On-site Merchandise. Catering menu is offered in addition to the regular menu. No dancing. Gourmet sauces, rubs and spices. Also organic products and bulk deli meat and cheese. No buffet.
- Specialties:
- Made-to order sandwiches and salads.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. Sidewalk cafe seats 16
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Seating :
- Limited.
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"Bad service? Try not being so mean to the staff!"
Judge Awesome from Bucktown - January 19, 2008
I don't know why anyone would complain about the service. I have been to G & G at least a dozen times and they always have a smile and treat me gr...
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"I've had it with this..."
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..."
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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