2007 Chicago Kosher Community Survey - Final Report

2007 Chicago Area
Kosher Community Survey

Final Report
April 30, 2007
Kosher Community Surveys LLC

www.kosher-community-surveys.com
Table of Contents Back in early spring, Kosher Community Surveys
LLC was quite excited for the opportunity to conduct
Best of Kosher Chicago................................... 2 the Chicago area’s first comprehensive kosher
survey. The Chicago survey has the highest number
Complete Survey Results ............................... 6 of establishments being rated of any survey that our
organization has completed since its founding at the
Kosher Quality Scores .................................... 23 end of 2005. The Chicago community response for
this inaugural effort was commendable with over 200
Chicago Kosher Directory................................ 25 participants.
Restaurants............................................ 25 Take a full look at this year’s report. Did your favorite
Bakeries ................................................. 28 establishments perform as you expected? Give
Caterers ................................................. 29 congratulations to the winners and let all the
Stores/Butchers...................................... 31 establishments know that you look forward to seeing
Other ...................................................... 33 how they do next year!
Kosher Supervision Organizations ......... 34
Feel free to let me know what you thought of this
Kosher Blogs & Web Sites .............................. 35 year’s survey at chicago@kosher-community-
surveys.com.
End Notes........................................................ 36
Happy Eating,
© 2007 Kosher Community Surveys LLC Neil Rosenbaum
All rights reserved.
Kosher Community Surveys and its logo are trademarks
of Kosher Community Surveys LLC.
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2006 Chicago Area Kosher Community Survey
Overall Winners
Best Kosher Restaurant: Ta’boun Grill

Best Kosher Restaurant Shallots
Runner-Up:
* * *
Best Kosher Bakery: Breadsmith of Skokie

Best Of Kosher Chicago
Best Kosher Bakery Jewel Food Store
Runner-Up:
In order to qualify for winning recognition, an establishment * * *

must have received at least 40 evaluations. For the category
winners, the top establishments were determined by adding Best Kosher Store/Butcher: Garden Fresh Market
together the percentage of customers who ranked the Jewel Food Store
establishment “very good” or “excellent” in the each category.
For the overall winners, the “very good” and “excellent”
percentages of all the categories were totaled together. Best Kosher Store/Butcher Romanian Kosher
Runner-Up: Good Morgan Fish
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Stores/Butchers
Winners
Service Quality Garden Fresh

Environment Garden Fresh
(Décor/Appearance/
Cleanliness)
Selection Jewel Food Store
Quality of Fresh & Romanian Kosher
Prepared Foods
Price Jewel Food Store
Category Winners
Runner-ups
Service Quality Jewel Food Store

Environment Jewel Food Store
(Décor/Appearance/
Cleanliness)
Selection Garden Fresh Market
Hungarian Kosher Foods
Quality of Fresh & Garden Fresh Market
Prepared Foods Good Morgan Fish
Price Garden Fresh Market
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Restaurants Bakeries
Winners Winners
Food Quality Shallots Food Quality Breadsmith

Ta’Boun Grill Service Quality Breadsmith
Service Quality Shallots Selection Breadsmith
Ta’Boun Grill Environment Breadsmith
Environment Shallots (Décor/Appearance/
(Décor/Appearance/ Cleanliness)
Cleanliness) Value Jewel
Value Ta’Boun Grill Tel Aviv Bakery
Runner-ups Runner-ups
Food Quality Sandwich Club Food Quality Bagel Country

Service Quality Tein Li Chow Jewel
Environment Tein Li Chow Service Quality Jewel
(Décor/Appearance/ Selection Tel Aviv Bakery
Cleanliness) Environment Jewel
Value Tein Li Chow (Décor/Appearance/
Da Nali’s Cafe Cleanliness)
Value Dunkin’ Donuts
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Special Mention Awards – Pizza
Winners
Food Quality Da’Nali’s Cafe

Service Quality Da’Nali’s Cafe
Environment Da’Nali’s Cafe
(Décor/Appearance/
Cleanliness)
Value Da’Nali’s Cafe
Runner-ups
Food Quality Tel Aviv Pizza

Service Quality Malibu Pizza
Environment Slice of Life
(Décor/Appearance/
Cleanliness)
Value Tel Aviv Pizza
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Garden Fresh Market - Kosher Korner
Complete Survey Results: Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Stores/Butchers
Service quality 2% 1% 8% 44% 44%
Environment 0% 0% 10% 26% 64%

Please consult the kosher directory portion of the survey for (cleanliness/layout)
kosher supervision information for each establishment. While
KCS tries to be as accurate as possible, kashrut status for a Selection of
given establishment can change after publication of this report. 0% 1% 23% 35% 42%
merchandise
Please contact the establishment directly and/or your kashrut
authority for up-to-date information. Quality of fresh &
0% 0% 13% 32% 52%
prepared foods
The following establishments did not receive a sufficient
number of evaluations to have their statistics listed in this Price 1% 16% 23% 46% 14%
year’s final report: Robert’s Fish Market, Shaevitz Kosher
Meats and Deli, Best Kosher Outlet Store, and Argyle Kosher Number of respondents for this store: 84
Meat Market/J & M Kosher Meat Market.
Patrons of Garden Fresh Market laud the Kosher Korner’s
The text underneath each establishment’s statistical great selection of products. Unlike some other stores, people
information is a summary of the written comments provided by appreciate that this store is a “one-stop shop” with a
the survey takers. particularly good selection of Israeli products. Quality of
produce also receives high marks. On the negative side, the
store’s location appears to keep a number of potential
customers away. While selection in general is praised,
customers indicate that the choice of meats is limited.
Customers also miss the full service fish department and sushi
that used to be offered.
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Good Morgan Fish Hungarian Kosher Foods
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Service quality 0% 15% 21% 28% 36% Service quality 10% 15% 26% 34% 14%
Environment 2% 9% 30% 30% 30% Environment 8% 21% 35% 25% 10%

(cleanliness/layout) (cleanliness/layout)
Selection of Selection of
2% 7% 24% 36% 31% 2% 1% 18% 41% 37%
merchandise merchandise
Quality of fresh & Quality of fresh &

0% 2% 11% 23% 64% 4% 3% 27% 39% 24%
prepared foods prepared foods
Price 6% 23% 30% 34% 6% Price 3% 7% 39% 41% 10%
Number of respondents for this store: 47 Number of respondents for this store: 155
Insufficient number of written comments for a summary. Positive comments on Hungarian focus on three aspects of the
store. First, the establishment has a great wine selection.
Second, people are impressed by the selection and quality of
chicken and meat. Last, customers appreciate the bison that is
offered. Two major areas for improvement are identified. First,
people note a lack of cleanliness. Second, deli and butcher
staff need to improve their attitude, service level, and speed. In
addition, some customers note that the store runs out of
certain products often.
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Jewel Food Store (Highland Park/Evanston) Kol Touhy

1% 2% 10% 41% 46% 5% 17% 49% 22% 7%

1% 4% 17% 33% 44% 7% 5% 29% 21% 10%
Price 4% 7% 23% 43% 23% Price 0% 5% 59% 24% 10%
Customers very much appreciate the great selection of Insufficient number of written comments for a summary.
merchandise and the ability for “one stop” shopping. People
note that the staff is in general friendly and knowledgeable. In
terms of prepared items, customers mention the Chinese food
of Tein Li Chow as well as the store’s fried chicken. Last,
consumers welcome the excellent sale prices. Customers
point out that the selection in the deli/meat department is too
limited and hope the store will get meat other than Aaron’s.
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Kol Tov Kosher Foods Moshe's New York Kosher
0% 13% 20% 44% 22% 9% 12% 38% 34% 3%

2% 11% 25% 25% 5% 10% 6% 23% 35% 13%
Price 0% 11% 27% 44% 13% Price 0% 12% 41% 41% 6%
Insufficient number of written comments for a summary. Insufficient number of written comments for a summary.
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Romanian Kosher Sausage Co. Srulie's Essen Delicatessen

1% 7% 19% 33% 39% 3% 13% 27% 27% 30%

1% 0% 6% 21% 71% 0% 0% 13% 13% 73%
Price 3% 7% 32% 38% 20% Price 0% 3% 27% 40% 30%
Based on the written feedback, one might think that Insufficient number of written comments for a summary.
Romanian’s slogan is “the best kosher meat in Chicago.”
Customers praise the quality of this establishment’s prepared
meats, specifically mentioning the salami, pastrami, sausages,
and hot dogs. On the negative side, customers feel that store
staff should be more friendly and attuned to customer service.
Survey takers also suggest that the store could use some
efforts to become more attractive, including more frequent
cleaning.
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Bagel Country
Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent
Food quality 1% 6% 31% 43% 19%

Environment
(cleanliness/ 4% 10% 28% 41% 18%
appearance/décor)
Full Survey Results: Restaurants Value 4% 14% 35% 28% 20%
Number of respondents for this store: 136
In terms of menu items receiving positive remarks, customers

The following establishments did not receive a sufficient single out the soups, bagels and muffins as well as the tuna.
number of evaluations to have their statistics listed in this People find the food fresh and they enjoyed the large menu.
year’s final report: Now We’re Cookin’ Grill. While the menu is seen as extensive, the store runs out of
certain products more than people would otherwise expect.
Customers strongly suggest that the establishment improve
the speed of service. Slowness in waiting in lines and for food
are noted repeatedly in the written comments. Bagel Country
should find a better way of managing the lines. In addition,
order mistakes appear to happen regularly.
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BB's Bagels Da'Nali's Café
Food quality 4% 12% 35% 31% 18% Food quality 2% 6% 21% 48% 23%
Environment Environment
(cleanliness/ 5% 21% 35% 26% 12% (cleanliness/ 2% 3% 22% 44% 29%
appearance/décor) appearance/décor)
Value 5% 21% 30% 30% 14% Value 3% 11% 24% 40% 22%
In providing comments for BB’s Bagels as a restaurant, Chicagoland consumers note that the change in ownership
customers describe staff for the establishment as nice and has been positive, with many people describing it as the “most
friendly. Getting such a positive consensus for service/staff improved” restaurant in Chicago. Da’Nali’s Café receives many
issues is no easy feat for kosher restaurants. If you enjoy positive comments about offering live entertainment on
“cake-like” challah, this is the place to go. At the same time, Saturday night as well as having sushi night. People like the
consumers express frustration at the inconsistency in the environment of the restaurant. Written comments about food
quality of the food as well as availability of items on the menu. quality are mixed. No specific dishes stand out in the
Also, people hope that BB’s could improve the speed of comments – people mention a wide variety of the dishes. Area
service which is seen as slow. eaters also appreciate that the cafe is open for breakfast. One
main theme on the negative side is the slowness of service at
times.
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Great Chicago Food and Beverage Co. Hy Life Bistro
Value 5% 16% 38% 28% 12% Value 9% 22% 29% 27% 14%
Insufficient number of written comments for a summary. This restaurant is described as the meat version of Slice of
Life. In the written comments, the quality of the food is
described at all different levels, from very good to not-so-good;
even so, most numerical scores score the establishment as
good or better. Customers feel prices had risen in the last
year, and, overall. the prices are perceived as high. Customers
are frustrated at the establishment’s unwillingness to take
credit cards. Last, comments indicate a need for improved
customer service along with more staff to cover the tables.
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Ken's Diner & Grille Main Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor
Value 1% 11% 36% 34% 18% Value 2% 23% 38% 29% 7%
Overall, people describe the food in this “burger joint” as good, People sometimes disagree on what makes for good tasting
with many consumers recommending the “Burger Buddy” as pizza. That disagreement is reflected in the restaurant’s written
the order of choice. Customers think the environment is best comments – while some describe Main Pizza as the best pizza
suited for families with kids. Regarding the environment, in the city, others characterize the food as just okay. Because
customers observe that the noise level is quite high and the of the restaurant’s physical appearance and crowded nature,
establishment could use more frequent cleaning as well as an many people recommend ordering take-out from here, rather
update to the décor. There are some requests that more than dining at the establishment itself. A number of
healthy items be added to the menu, and a number of patrons respondents also note being on the receiving end of rudeness
indicate that they missed Bugsy’s. by restaurant staff.
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Malibu Pizza and Pasta Sandwich Club, The
Value 16% 17% 33% 22% 12% Value 7% 12% 25% 41% 15%
Overall, customers are waiting for this relatively new Overall, patrons find The Sandwich Club to be a good
establishment to work out the kinks. There is hope that establishment. Comments about the best dishes focus on the
management will improve over time. At this point, Malibu gets chicken items – for example, Chinese chicken, fried chicken,
mixed reviews on the quality of the pizza. Some describe the and firecracker chicken wraps. Many people also recommend
food as the best while other rate it mediocre to not-so-good. going with a wrap style sandwich as well. Service is seen as
Customers also say that the quality of the food is inconsistent. pretty solid. Because the restaurant is small in size, people
With respect to the facility itself, people would prefer a better feel cramped eating there and thus prefer to get take-out
type of seating arrangement than the benches. Customers orders. The décor here does not receive many positive points.
also describe prices as higher than the food justified. With respect to value, there is also a feeling that the
sandwiches were a bit overpriced.
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Shallots Bistro Slice of Life
Value 6% 14% 31% 35% 15% Value 10% 17% 38% 26% 8%
As the main “white table cloth” kosher restaurant in Chicago, While Slice of Life receives solid results with the quantitative
consumers expect to pay higher prices for higher quality food. scores, written comments focus on areas of improvement for
While customers appreciate the quality of the food at Shallots, the restaurant. Overall, people consistently praise the
there is consistent disappointment in the amount of food restaurant for its extensive selection. Paradoxically, comments
provided, particularly with respect to soups, salads, and side also observe that the menu does not change much and should
dishes. Overall, people enjoy the restaurant’s ambiance and be updated more often. Regarding the establishment’s décor,
describe it as a nice place for special occasions and to take people express a mix of positive and negative comments.
guests. On the negative side, descriptions of the quality of People are most frustrated by the lack of credit card payment
service are mixed. The departure of Laura Frankel divide the options. With respect to service, patrons find the staff to be
comments: people disagree as to whether things had improved slow and the restaurant understaffed on many occasions. With
or not since she left. Customers are “waiting to see if the food respect to the food, there appears to be a lack of consistency
value holds up under new management.” with quality varying significantly.
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Ta'boun Grill Tein Li Chow
Value 1% 2% 16% 37% 45% Value 3% 11% 22% 36% 27%
Number of respondents for this store: 141 Number of respondents for this establishment: 129
This Israeli restaurant gets positive marks for making Since Chicago is left with one place for kosher Chinese food, it
consistently high quality food. This restaurant is the favorite of is good that Tein Li Chow’s food quality is well regarded with
many people in Chicago and the establishment’s scores reflect many people also commenting about positive interaction with
that fact. In addition to the good food, staff and service also the staff as well as efficient service times. Consumers also
received positive comments, in fact, the most number of appreciate the convenience of the location inside the Jewel
positive remarks about service for any establishment in this market. Patrons would like to see the establishment create
survey. On the negative side of the ledger, one comment some area for sit-down eating. In addition, there is a general
summed up the major deficiency of Ta’boun Grill: “You have to impression that the food is a bit on the expensive side.
be in the mood for the noise.” Many people recommend carry
out because the restaurant itself is crowded and noisy.
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Tel Aviv Kosher Pizza & Dairy Restaurant
Food quality 2% 8% 35% 42% 13%
Environment
(cleanliness/ 17% 42% 28% 12% 0%
appearance/décor)
Value 1% 9% 33% 34% 23%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 92
The pizza and other food are described as being of good

quality that is reasonably priced. Soups are mentioned as
worth trying. Patrons also appreciate the extended hours of the
establishment, which is open later than other restaurants. This
restaurant is described as being run Israeli-style, which,
unfortunately, means that staff tends to be unfriendly, if not
rude. Also, consumers strongly suggest that the
establishment’s interior receive a clean up and updating. Some
people will only purchase take-out because of their aversion to
the restaurant’s environment.
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Bagel Country
Food quality 0% 0% 15% 52% 33%
Selection 0% 8% 25% 37% 30%
Environment
(cleanliness/ 0% 4% 30% 42% 23%
appearance/ décor)
Value 4% 5% 32% 37% 22%

Full Survey Results: Bakeries
Number of respondents for this establishment: 75
The following establishments did not receive a sufficient Insufficient number of written comments for a summary.
number of evaluations to have their statistics listed in this
year’s final report: Shalom Bakery. Also, because Chaim’s
closed and will be under new management, that
establishment’s scores were not included.
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BB's Bagels Breadsmith of Skokie
Selection 15% 20% 27% 34% 5% Selection 0% 2% 12% 37% 49%
Value 7% 15% 32% 27% 20% Value 1% 10% 27% 38% 25%
Insufficient number of written comments for a summary. While people feel the prices at Breadsmith are high, there is a
general consensus that this bakery provides good quality
products. Even so, consumers describe some of the products
as too sweet, especially the challah. Some people like the
taste of the challah (which apparently has vanilla in it) and
other folks really do not like the taste. Other positive elements
noted are friendly service and the fact that the store is kept
clean.
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Dunkin’ Donuts Jewel Food Store
Value 0% 6% 21% 40% 33% Value 1% 2% 21% 39% 37%
Comments for Dunkin’ Donuts are fairly consistent: service is a Customers of Jewel’s baked goods section note that the cakes
low point – there are language difficulties with the employees and breads are generally very good quality and well priced.
which, among other things, results in inaccurate filling of People particularly like the La Brea specialty breads (including
orders. Also, somewhat surprising for a national franchise, this multi-grain and rosemary/olive oil options). Even for people
baked goods provider receives many comments about the who buy their breads elsewhere, they still recommend Jewel
store needing to be cleaned. Even so, not all is bad here, for cakes. One negative observation by respondents is that the
consumers are satisfied with a number of products, including bakery runs of products too frequently.
muffins and donuts (of course).
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North Shore Bakery Tel Aviv Kosher Bakery
Value 0% 10% 39% 39% 12% Value 0% 6% 18% 37% 39%
Number of respondents for this establishment: 52 Number of respondents for this store: 62
Insufficient number of written comments for a summary. Insufficient number of written comments for a summary.
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Restaurants
Food Service Environment Value

Dairy
Bagel Country 62 55 59 48
BB‘s Bagels 49 34 38 44
Da’Nali’s Café 71 60 73 62
Main Pizza 52 35 17 36
Malibu Pizza 45 49 65 34
Slice of Life 42 38 70 34
Kosher Quality Scores Tel Aviv Pizza 55 43 12 57
Meat
Note: Kosher Quality Scores are based on adding only the
very good and excellent percentages in each of the rated Great Chicago 45 43 26 40
categories (e.g., quality of food) for each establishment. See Hy Life Bistro 63 55 74 41
each establishment’s full statistics for more information. Ken’s Diner &
76 62 52 52
Grille
Sandwich Club 86 70 59 56
Shallots 93 86 95 50
Ta’boun Grill 95 84 73 82
Tein Li Chow 80 78 81 63
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Stores Bakeries
Environ- Select- Environ

Service ment Selection Quality Price Food Service ion ment Value
Garden Fresh Bagel Country 85 64 67 65 59
88 90 77 84 60
Market BB’s Bagels 65 46 39 46 47
Good Morgan Breadsmith 91 89 86 93 63
64 60 67 87 40
Fish
Dunkin’ Donuts 67 34 64 32 73
Hungarian
48 35 78 63 51 Jewel 86 82 65 89 76
Kosher Foods
Jewel Food North Shore 62 48 57 32 51
82 86 87 77 66
Store Tel Aviv Bakery 79 75 77 42 76
Kol Touhy 45 31 29 31 34
Kol Tov 52 31 66 30 57
Moshe’s New
53 22 37 48 47
York Kosher
Romanian
59 38 72 92 58
Kosher
Srulie’s Essen
73 82 57 86 70
Delicatessen
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Restaurants
Bagel Country
9306 N. Skokie Blvd.
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 673-3030
www.bagelcountry.com
Supervision: CRC
BB’s Bagels
2835 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
Chicago Kosher Directory
(773) 761-8805
www.bbsbagels.com
Supervision: CRC
Da'Nali's
4032 W. Oakton St.
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 677-2782
www.danaliscafe.com
Supervision: CRC
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Good Morgan Fish Ken's Diner
2948 W. Devon Ave. 3353 W. Dempster St.
Chicago, IL 60659 Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 764-8115 (847) 679-2850
Supervision: CRC www.kensdiner.com
Supervision: CRC
Great Chicago Food and Beverage Company
3149 W. Devon Ave. Main Street Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor
Chicago, IL 60659 4209 Main St.
(773) 465-9030 Skokie, IL 60076
www.thegreatchicago.com (847) 568-9920
Supervision: CRC Supervision: CRC
Hy Life Bistro Malibu Pizza & Pasta

4120-26 W. Dempster St. 3353 Dempster
Skokie, IL 60076 Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 674-2021 (847) 679-4030
www.hylifebistro.com Supervision: CRC
Supervision: CRC
Now We're Cook'n Grill
710 Central St.
Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 432-7310
www.cookin-grill.com
Supervision: Rabbi Herman Gross
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Sandwich Club Ta'boun Grill
4507 W. Oakton St. 6339 N. California Ave.
Skokie, IL 60076 Chicago, IL 60659
(847) 677-6020 (773) 381-2606
Supervision: CRC www.taboungrill.com
Supervision: CRC
Shallots Bistro Cuisine
4741 W. Main St. Tein Li Chow
Skokie, IL 60076 2485 Howard St. [inside Jewel]
(847) 677-3463 Evanston, IL 60202
www.shallotsbistro.com (847) 328-4642
Supervision: CRC www.teinlichow.com
Supervision: CRC & OU
Slice of Life
4120 W. Dempster St. Tel Aviv Kosher Pizza
Skokie, IL 60076 6349 N. California Ave.
(847) 674-2021 Chicago, IL 60659
www.sliceoflifekosher.com (773) 764-3776
Supervision: CRC Supervision: CRC
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Bakeries
BB’s Bagels Jewel-OSCO One-Stop Kosher Shop

2835 W. Touhy Ave. 1600 W. Deerfield Rd.
Chicago, IL 60645 Highland Park, IL 60035
(773) 761-8805 (847) 579-0872
www.bbsbagels.com Supervision: OU
Supervision: CRC
Jewel-OSCO One-Stop Kosher Shop
Breadsmith 2485 W. Howard
3327 W. Dempster St. Evanston, IL 60202
Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 579-9791
(847) 673-5001 Supervision: OU
www.breadsmith.com
North Shore Bakery
Supervision: CRC
2919 W. Touhy Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645
Dunkin' Donuts
(773) 262-0600
3132 W. Devon Ave.
Supervision: CRC
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 262-4561
Shalom Kosher Bakery
Supervision: CRC
1165 N. Arlington Heights Rd.
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
(847) 808-9300
Supervision: CRC
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Tel-Aviv Kosher Bakery Caterers
2944 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60659 Continental Caterers
(773) 764-8877 716 West Fifth Ave.
Supervision: OU Naperville, IL
(630) 355-1208/(312) 787-5173
www.culinaryenterprises.com
Supervision: Rabbi Mussman
Danziger Kosher Catering

3910 W. Devon Ave.
Lincolnwood, IL 60712
(847) 982-1818
Supervision: CRC
Goldman-Segal Kosher Caterers

3411 W. Church St.
Evanston, IL 60623
(847) 675-4060
Supervision: KOF-K
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Kirshner's Cuisine Pa'Nosh Catering
2839 W. Touhy Ave. 4218 N. Walnut Ave.
Chicago, IL 60645 Arlington Heights, IL 60004
(773) 465-6247 (847) 749-0737
Supervision: CRC www.panoshcatering.com
Supervision: Rabbi Howard Lifshitz
Kosher Gourmet, The
3552 W. Dempster St. Polski Kosher Caterers
Skokie, IL 60076 2732 W. Farwell
(847) 433-7051 Chicago, IL 60645
www.thekoshergourmet.net (773) 539-2288
Supervision: CRC Supervision: unknown
Michael C's Catering and Carryout Yitzy's Catering

3411 W. Dempster St. 2931 W. Jarlath St.
Skokie, IL 60076 Chicago, IL 60645
(847) 673-3663 (773) 716-8676
Supervision: CRC www.yitzyscatering.com
Supervision: CRC
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Stores/Butchers Good Morgan Fish
2948 W. Devon Ave.
Argyle/J&M Kosher Meat Market Chicago, IL 60659
4465 W. Lawrence Ave. (773) 764-8115
Chicago, IL 60630 Supervision: CRC
(773) 794-0303
Supervision: Rabbi Herman Gross Hungarian Kosher Foods
4020 W. Oakton St.
Best Kosher Outlet Store Skokie, IL 60076
3944 S. Morgan St. (847) 674-8008
Chicago, IL 60609 Supervision: CRC
(773) 650-5900
www.bestkosherfoods.com Jewel-OSCO One-Stop Kosher Shop
Supervision: Rabbis M. Small and H. Kaufman 1600 W. Deerfield Rd.
Highland Park, IL 60035
Ebner's Kosher Meat Market (847) 579-0872
2649 W. Devon Ave. Supervision: OU
Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 764-1446 Jewel-OSCO One-Stop Kosher Shop
Supervision: Rabbi Herman Gross 2485 W. Howard
Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 579-9791
Supervision: OU
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Kol Touhy Romanian Kosher Sausage Co.
2923 W. Touhy Ave. 7200 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60659 Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 761-1800 (773) 761-4141
Supervision: CRC Supervision: OU
Kol Tuv Kosher Foods Robert's Fish on Devon

2938 W. Devon Ave. 2916 W. Devon Ave.
Chicago, IL 60639 Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 764-1800 (773) 761-3424
Supervision: Mosdos Machzekei Hadas Supervision: CRC
Kosher Korner in Garden Fresh Market Shaevitz Kosher Meat Market and Deli
275 Skokie Blvd. 712 Central Ave.
Northbrook, IL 60062 Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 272-0300 (847) 432-8334
www.gardenfreshmarket.com Supervision: Rabbi Herman Gross
Supervision: CRC
Sinai Kosher Outlet Store
Moshe's New York Kosher 1000 Pershing Rd.
2900 W. Devon Ave. Chicago, IL 60609
Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 650-6338
(773) 338-3354 Supervision: Rabbis M. Small and H. Kaufman
Supervision: CRC
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Srulie’s Essen Delicatessen Other
8170 McCormack
Skokie, IL 60076 Custom Candy Design
(877) CHOLENT 3398 B Commercial Ave.
www.srulies.com Northbrook, IL 60062
Supervision: CRC (847) 564-1400
www.customcandydesign.com
Supervision: CRC
Dairy Star Ice Cream Emporium

3472 W. Devon Ave.
(847) 679-3472
Supervision: CRC
Illinois Nut and Candy

3745 W. Dempster St.
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 677-5777
www.illinoisnut.com
Supervision: CRC
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Kosher Lunches in the Loop
Chicago Loop Synagogue Kosher Supervision Organizations
16 S. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60601 The Chicago Rabbinical Council
(312) 346-7370 2701 W. Howard St.
Supervision: CRC Chicago, IL 60645
www.crcweb.org
Poppy Chocky Wocky Doodah info@crcweb.org
3514 W. Devon Ave. (773) 465-3900
(847) 675-5820 Rabbis M. Small and H. Kaufman
Supervision: CRC 1000 W. Pershing Road
Chicago, IL 60609
Zelda's Sweet Shoppe (773) 650-5900
4113 Main St.
Skokie, IL 60076 Rabbi Herman Gross
(847) 679-0033 Contact information unknown
www.zeldas.net
Supervision: CRC
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Web Sites & Blogs Little Frumhouse on the Prairie Blog
Relating to Kosher Food frumhouse.blogspot.com
This Chicago-based blog covers a wide variety of topics,
including kosher developments in the Chicago area.
Kosher Community Surveys
www.kosher-community-surveys.com Kashrut.com
Home of all things about kosher community surveys! www.kashrut.com
This site has a variety of kosher-related resources, including
* * * kosher food alerts, kosher travel, and articles about kosher
The following web sites are not affiliated with Kosher food processing.
Community Surveys LLC, but are listed here because Kosher Today
they might be of interest to you. www.koshertoday.com
KosherToday is the leading source of news for the kosher food
The Kosher Blog and beverage industry.
www.kosherblog.net
The Kosher Blog is a major compendium of recipes, product Kosher Traveler
and restaurant reviews, industry gossip, and miscellaneous moach.blogspot.com/
information about real kosher-living “issues that simply can’t be A resource for kosher travelers.
found elsewhere” on the Internet.
Kosearch
http://www.kosearch.org/
Kosher-specific Internet search by limiting results to an
expertly-selected collection of trusted websites.
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End Notes
• The information reflected in this report is intended to be as

accurate as possible as of the date of this publication;
however, information can change over time. It is
recommended that you call an establishment directly or the
appropriate kosher supervision authority for the most up-to-
date information.
• Kosher Community Surveys LLC welcomes your

comments/suggestions to improve the survey for next year.
Contact us at feedback@kosher-community-surveys.com.
If you are interested in taking part in next year’s survey,
please e-mail chicago@kosher-community-surveys.com.
• We hope that survey information will provide the

community with a unique kosher food resource as well as
provide establishment owners valuable information on how
to better serve their customer’s needs.
© 2007 Kosher Community Surveys LLC
• Check out our surveys of other cities, including Boston,
Baltimore, Washington DC, and Philadelphia at
www.kosher-community-surveys.com.
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2007 Chicago Area

Kosher Community Survey

April 30, 2007

Kosher Community Surveys LLC

Best Kosher Restaurant: Ta’boun Grill

Best Kosher Bakery: Breadsmith of Skokie

In order to qualify for winning recognition, an establishment * * *

Service Quality Garden Fresh

Service Quality Jewel Food Store

Food Quality Shallots Food Quality Breadsmith

Food Quality Sandwich Club Food Quality Bagel Country

Food Quality Da’Nali’s Cafe

Food Quality Tel Aviv Pizza

Environment 0% 0% 10% 26% 64%

Environment 2% 9% 30% 30% 30% Environment 8% 21% 35% 25% 10%

Quality of fresh & Quality of fresh &

Price 6% 23% 30% 34% 6% Price 3% 7% 39% 41% 10%

Environment 1% 2% 11% 32% 54% Environment 5% 17% 48% 24% 7%

Quality of fresh & Quality of fresh &

Price 4% 7% 23% 43% 23% Price 0% 5% 59% 24% 10%

Quality of fresh & Quality of fresh &

Price 0% 11% 27% 44% 13% Price 0% 12% 41% 41% 6%

Environment 8% 18% 35% 21% 17% Environment 0% 0% 14% 41% 41%

Quality of fresh & Quality of fresh &

Price 3% 7% 32% 38% 20% Price 0% 3% 27% 40% 30%

Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

Food quality 1% 6% 31% 43% 19%

Service quality 6% 15% 24% 41% 14%

Full Survey Results: Restaurants Value 4% 14% 35% 28% 20%

Number of respondents for this store: 136

In terms of menu items receiving positive remarks, customers

Value 1% 11% 36% 34% 18% Value 2% 23% 38% 29% 7%

Food quality 0% 1% 4% 20% 75% Food quality 2% 5% 13% 34% 46%

Value 1% 2% 16% 37% 45% Value 3% 11% 22% 36% 27%

Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

Food quality 2% 8% 35% 42% 13%

Service quality 5% 20% 33% 33% 10%

Value 1% 9% 33% 34% 23%

Number of respondents for this establishment: 92

The pizza and other food are described as being of good

Poor Fair Good V.Good Excellent

Food quality 0% 0% 15% 52% 33%

Service quality 3% 8% 26% 42% 22%

Selection 0% 8% 25% 37% 30%

Value 4% 5% 32% 37% 22%

Food quality 5% 7% 22% 24% 41% Food quality 0% 2% 6% 29% 62%

Selection 15% 20% 27% 34% 5% Selection 0% 2% 12% 37% 49%

Selection 0% 5% 32% 43% 21% Selection 2% 8% 25% 34% 31%

Value 0% 6% 21% 40% 33% Value 1% 2% 21% 39% 37%

Selection 2% 6% 35% 37% 20% Selection 0% 0% 23% 38% 39%

Value 0% 10% 39% 39% 12% Value 0% 6% 18% 37% 39%

Food Service Environment Value

Environ- Select- Environ

Hy Life Bistro Malibu Pizza & Pasta

BB’s Bagels Jewel-OSCO One-Stop Kosher Shop

Danziger Kosher Catering

Goldman-Segal Kosher Caterers

Michael C's Catering and Carryout Yitzy's Catering

Kol Tuv Kosher Foods Robert's Fish on Devon

Dairy Star Ice Cream Emporium

Illinois Nut and Candy

• The information reflected in this report is intended to be as

• Kosher Community Surveys LLC welcomes your