Mariano’s Fresh Market

This is my favorite grocery store it’s clean organize easy to find anything Great fruits and veggies as well and great customer service. Love their deli to wait to go Marianos!

If you visit the deli ask for Oleysa. She greets me ever time with a hello & smile. She always shaves my meat perfect & knows I like paper in between my cheese. It’s so nice to have someone know what you need before you say it. She says «You want the usually»? :) Thank you for great service Oleysa.

Having moved to the area, still love how nice, clean, and friendly everyone is. However it never fails that they are out of stock of at least a couple staples that I buy each week. Have to drive to Buffalo Grove location to get.

BEST, HIGH QUALITY customer service ever at this location. Can’t say enough good things about this Mariano’s and its staff. Thank you so much to the bakery department who went above and beyond to help me at the last minute for specialized cupcakes to give to a friend. YOU LADIES ARE AMAZING. I will be sending a note to Bob and Nina Mariano personally about how great YOU and this location is!
Thank you a million for treating your customers so wonderfully!
And thanks for the amazing cupcakes :)

In the last 3 months they have over hauled some management and it is 100% better. New, friendly employees. Faster service, better selections and more product. The cheese department has been revamped and it is amazing now. Very friendly and knowledgeable cheese lady! I love this location now.

Sorry had to give 2 stars our sandwiches were dry and boring the soups were cold and bland. Didn’t want to eat here but hungry while shopping. Would not recommend!

Just asking for more help in deli department. Too long of a line and not enough to employees there.

This Mariano’s is about 5 – 10 minutes from downtown Lake Zurich depending on which way you take to get here. It is one of the newer built Mariano stores.
First one thing I noticed right away as soon as I walked into the store is how clean it was. Surprisingly more & more grocery stores are starting to look old & dirty. This place is lit up pretty well & the floors & walls look clean. The staff always looks busy & always have no problem helping you out unlike some other grocery stores.
One of the only problems with this store & one of the reasons that I didn’t rate it higher is because they didn’t have as big of a selection of grass fed meats & organic meats as the Mariano’s store in Palatine. One example is I went to the meat counter for grass fed organic burgers &y didn’t have any in stock.
If you are shopping here the juice bar is definitely worth checking out. The juices are made fresh & on the spot.
Overall this location is very clean & convenient. The selection could be a little bit bigger & better but it still is pretty good. This store is definitely worth checking out if you are in the area.

If Jesus when grocery shopping he would come here. This place is biblical. The sushi is outstanding. The BBQ station that they have is absolutely mouth watering… my god. The meat section is vast, fresh and wonderful. Everyone that I helped me from the sushi guy to the meat counter were very friendly and very knowledgeable if I had questions. Don’t walk here… Run here for a life altering experience.

If only I can give this place 0 stars! Not only are the meats hard as rocks, but the bakery is horrible! Earlier today while eating a chocolate chip cookie from this god awful grocery store, I noticed something bizarre within one of my bites. And what do you know??? I was chewing on cardboard!!! Why can’t this terrible place just go out of business already?!

I love coming to Mariano’s for grocery and quick eats and it’s been such a convenience since they opened a store by my work.
My favorite things to do when I am here are shopping the sale on produce and purchasing their fresh orange juice. If you haven’t tried their orange juice, you must! It is so good!
You can really find some good produce when they alternate being on sale, you just have to look and shop often. I have been able to purchase onions, bell peppers, tomatoes here for a fairly reasonable price. They also have a large selection of organic produce too. I also like getting my meats here. They are always very tasty and very lean. Though not at the cheapest price but I’ve learned that when it comes to meat, often than not, you get what you pay for.
I also recommend trying some of the food items. My favorites are the chicken noodles dumpling, and basil tomato soup so far. There are a lot of other soups that I haven’t tried but it’s likely they are tasty as well. They also have 3 selections of seafood soups but I haven’t tried those yet.
There is also a large salad bar and a hot food bar. Their hot food selections are OK, the norm. But their sandwiches for being only $ 5 – 6 are HUGE and stuffed full of meat and ingredients. This location also have boxed sushi ranging from $ 7.50 to $ 14. Though expensive, it is very good quality and have a lot of fish filling in the maki’s. My favorite is the Tuna Sushi. I will definitely be coming back here for sushi again sometime when the craving hits. They also have sushi chef on-​site to make your roll fresh from scratch. I definitely want to try that next time, oh and the gelato for desserts as well!
Thumbs up for Mariano’s!

Another great location. I’ve yet to find a «bad» Mariano’s. They’ve got it all here. It’s nice an clean. Nice eating area. People are always nice. As far as I can tell, there’s nothing else immediately around this place that comes close.

We love Mariano’s! This is the first grocery store my kids actually enjoy spending time in. The food court area has something for everyone. For instance, I got tomato soup and a grilled cheese sandwich, my son got a salad, my daughter got a ham and cheese on focaccia, and extra kid got soup and some berries.

Excellent slab ribs, brisket, and chicken dumpling soup at a great price.
Watch out rib nazi lady at Smokin T’s. Unless you chill out and give customers what they want, (like sell me a pound of angus beef brisket to eat in) your days are numbered!

Yes, I am most DEFINITELY a fan of Mariano’s. It the «new» way to shop. They’ve got everything. Local and imported. And tons more — a warm meal center, fresh popcorn, gelato, fresh o.j., etc… !! They’re amazing. They’re a one-​stop-​shop.
Now while I adore Mariano’s, I am not super stoked about the layout at this particular location. Everything felt a bit backwards to me and it was just awkward. So, based on that, I really don’t care for it. It’s just bad feng-​shui. BUT — don’t let that stop you from shopping here, because it truly is an «experience». I don’t think I’ll ever shop at a normal grocery store again (Jewel/​Dominicks). There’s just no comparison. and price wise — they’re totally comparable. I’ll just stick to my Vernon Hills location. LOL.

Just when you thought that Mariano’s stores couldn’t get any more impressive — this came along. 18 checkout lines, spacious layout, immaculately clean bathrooms, large eating area with a view to the outside, BBQ and sushi bar, large parking lot (in an L shape so there’s more spots close to the front), and a traffic flow that avoids congestion. All this with competitive prices and tons of selection that is somewhere between Jewel and Whole Foods in item selection. Here’s some highlights:
Beer: Huge selection overall, especially for making your own 6-​pack mix (Comparable to the # of choices you’d see in the Binny’s area). Wide variety all the way from Lindemans fruit beers to local craft beers (Lakefront Brewery, Goose Island, Sprechers, Two Brothers, etc.). Did not see any rare items though.
Wine: Very nice display, even nicer than many local wine shops. You’ll find items a step above the normal grocery store like Allegrini Amarone or Hoopla Oakville Cabarnet.
Spirits: LIke the wine, good selection with nicer items you might not expect to see like Remy Martin VSOP, 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey, Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey, or Pravda Vodka.
Cosmetics: Good selection of conventional and natural choices, similar in presentation to what you’d find in a Target Greatland.
Vitamins: You’ll find all the essentials you need in a nice display like Vitamin Shop.
Produce: This is what generally sets Mariano’s apart from other grocery stories — always fresh and tons of selection at a reasonal price. You’ll find a good selection of international and organic iems as well. For some items like apples or tomatoes, you’ll be delighted to try new varieties you don’t typically run accross at most grocey stores.
Deli/​Meats/​Cheeses: Excellent choice of cheeses locally and around the world. Well stocked salad bar. Fresh seafood (24 hours from shore to store). Tons of choices of fresh and frozen meats. In this area, this store has more seafood and meat choices than other local Mariano’s which can be grilled or steamed for free.
Bakery: Tons of selection of fresh baked goods and cakes. Highly recommended are the cookies and the muffins. They also have a big variety of freshly baked breads.
Florist: Tons of flowers, all arranged nicely and with a wide selection of arrangements.
Coffee and tea: LED lit aisle with good selection of whole bean coffees from the standard and premium providers (Starbucks, Intelligensia, Lavazza, Gevalia, etc.). KCup selection was not as impressive nor were the choices of instant coffess. The tea selection was good with brands such as Republic of Tea, Numi, Good Earth, etc. but lacked some of the other premium brands such as Mighty Leaf, Tea Forte, and Two Leaves and a Bud.
International Aisles: Beautiful presentation with flags, signs showing distance to major cities, and projections on the floor. However, all the food was crammed into a few aisles so choices of each type were limited. However, if you’re looking for balsamic vinegar or Spanish /​Italian Olive Oils, there is good selection here.
Craft sodas: Nice selection with brands such as Sprecher, IBC, WBC, Filberts, Boylan, Sioux City — but nothing particularly rare.
Ice cream and gelato — Tons of selection of premium ice cream such as Dadu, Magnum, and Talenti — but even more impressive is their choice of local ice cream such as Oberweis, Three Twins, Graeters, Ruth & Phils, Purple Door and harder to find brands such as McConnells and Teariffic.
Yogurt: Dominated by the usual brands such as Dannon, Yoplait, Chobani, and Fage.
Overall this stands out as an upscale Marianos with more selection than other local stores, excellent signage, and great customer experience. If each subsequent store keeps getting better, I’m excited to see what new ideas they come up with next!

I dropped by just to get my friend (who I have not seen in ages) flowers. I have heard wonderful things about Mariano’s but I never got to step in.
1) If you are EVER in the Lake Zurich area and you need to get flowers– go to the Mariano’s off of Route 22 (Half Day Road) and Quentin.
2) Walk to the Floral Dept (it’s towards the middle of the store…)
3) Go to Kathy!!! She is a floral connoisseur. She told me she used to work in the medical fields and you can tell bc she is quite attentive. What made her amazing is that I picked out this bouquet full of lavender roses and blue hydrangeas and she made the entire bouquet look like a work of art! She picked out the freshest flowers for me and it totally made my friend’s day!!!
The employees are Mariano’s seem happy and the store was super clean and everyone– even people who stocked groceries were well dressed!
Loves it~
P. S. Kathy told me that Mr. Mariano is very particular about the types of flowers he has in his stores– which is evident by the freshness and vibrancy of all the flowers!

After a couple friends bragged about Mariano’s, I decided to see what the big deal was. Even though my first Mariano’s was in Vernon Hills, I quickly decided to drive further to shop there. So once they opened up the Mariano’s in Lake Zurich, I was ecstatic.
You are probably asking «why» make a big deal about a grocery store? My response is Mariano’s is NOT your typical every-​day Grocery store. I call it the «Mariano» experience. Not only do they have a great selection, their prices are comparable or less expensive than other major grocery stores and they also have better quality items.
The produce section is extensive & they use local farmers. Great prices & fresher produce. Near the produce section they have some packaged items like their yummy Salsa.
They have a section on different types of breads — your usual Italian bread or artisan bread. They will even slice the bread for you.
Their Deli meat is better than Jewel & Dominick’s. Better prices, and some are gluten free & minus MSG. My favorite is the Deitz & Watson Turkey with Italian seasoning — OMG. In addition to deli meat, they have side dishes & sandwich dressings that are delicious. Right next to their deli section, they offer $ 6 – 10 dollar meal options (e.g. Meat/​chicken/​salmon with two sides). You take it home & heat it up. A quick healthy meal.
Their butcher section is on the pricey side but it’s because they have better quality meat. They even offer marinated or seasoned meats. Their marinated skirt steak is to die for. You can take the marinated meats home to grill or cook with, or you can ask them to prepare your selected meats. How cool is that?!?
Wait, there’s more — Mariano’s has a bakery that competes with any bakery. Yes, I said it. Unfortunately, their bakery is placed right across the deli section. So I’m usually steered away & somehow coerced to buy 1 – 2 pounds of awesomely delicious Italian cookies.
The Lake Zurich store has an aisle dedicated to an assortment of Olive Oils. Of course, they also have a couple of aisles on international food items (with their own ethnic music piped in).
Yes they have an extensive Wine & Spirits selection. Great prices too.
You can save even more money by purchasing their own brand items — — Roundy’s.
Attention «Whole Paycheck» shoppers, Mariano’s also carries organic items.
Just when you think this is good enough, I’m going to top it. They have different food courts– — Rotissiere chicken, meatloaf, Todd’s barbecue ribs/​brisket, salad bar, soups, sandwich shop, pizza, Gelato, sushi (yes, I said sushi). This is great for those of us that are on-​the-​go or just want a healthier meal. But my favorite food court section is the Hot Bar. They have a selection of main & side dishes to choose from – pay by weight. My favs are Fried Chicken, chicken tenders, roast beef, spicy wings, Mac & cheese, mashed potatoes & spicy broccoli. Oops, did I just list 90% of their Hot Bar.
And…someone plays the piano while you shop. You may be shopping while listening to a great instrumental piece or a piano version of a pop song. I love it!!! My only suggestion is they should post the musician’s name. I hope the musicians know there are shoppers that appreciate their talent.
I’m hooked! I am so glad there is a Mariano’s closer to my home so I can stop in & pick up food (on my way home).
Thank you Bob Mariano for understanding what shoppers simply want.

We stopped in this store on its opening day. It just so happens that was the same day that I was having surgery so we needed to get here early. That wasn’t going to stop us from stopping by to check out the new store on the block.
Even though the outside is still under construction (parking lot) the inside was fresh looking and very well organized. We walked by every counter and every items was in its place. The steaks were lined up perfectly and of course they looked fantastic.
Are all Mariano’s equal? Yes and no.
All of the Mariano’s that I have been to have the basic setup and items. They all have a great produce section, butcher shop, fish market and deli section. The difference is that some of them have specialty shops or stations like this one has an olive oil section and a bar-​b-​q counter.
The store is still new and the staff was still learning. My only issue on the first day was the cashier was pretty slow and the bagger didn’t quite understand how to bag properly. I only know this because in my youth I happened to have been a bagger and a cashier at a grocery store and you need to be fast and accurate.

I’m already a huge Mariano’s fan so no surprise that I thought this new store was great. I think Mariano’s has the perfect combo of fresh food, great selection and reasonable prices. This will probably be my new go-​to location until the one on Half Day in Buffalo Grove opens up. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t obnoxiously busy even though it was so new. I think they are perfecting the store layout as they grow and this brand new location is one of the best. Lots of room to get around and plenty of parking in the lot as well.
They seem to have more specialty food counters at this location as well. We tried some popcorn from the popcorn stand and it was delicious — reminiscent of Garrett’s. Intrigued to try the BBQ!