There had better be an upscale restaurant included

FINAL:LY!!!! A QUALITY grocery store!!

What a total waste. Not a single reason or store to drive more than a block for. A Meijer? I'd drive across town. This crap? GNC? Another spa? Pet store? Absolute fail. This mall is a clone of every mall between here and Ford City.

Is that the Only store thats going to be there?

WHAT A SHOCKER!!! ALL CRAP!!!

Perhaps a Hooters or Chuck e Cheese

Denise,
Not to start a fight, but your comment was a bit rude!! 'There BETTER BE an upscale restaurant included!! What are you expecting in Oak Lawn?

Finally!! A store that's not in the area for miles & miles!! Mariano's will bring life to 111th & Cicero!! Can't wait for the grand opening!!

Hey Rick if im reading it right, those stores you are talking about will be opening on Madison and halsted....not on 111th Cicero....

A Meijer would be great but we also need upscale stores- not the junk oak lawn has now. Give people a reason to come here, not always Orland.

Ditto Denise! How many "fresh markets" does one town need? Very disappointing.

I would love an Ulta!

They didn't say those were the stores they were building with it, those are the ones that they pulled in the Loop.

Disappointed ......I thought Meijer was coming to this space!! GNC is in the mall what do we need another one for? The one in the mall is always empty.....no customers! We really need a large well known grocery store. Arggggggg!

Hey Rick - I think you misread who else will be included at 111th and Cicero development project. Those listed above are stores part of a project at Madison and Halsted. At least that is how I read it.

But I agree, I would have prefered to see Meijer as the anchor store.

My bella says its about time we get a good pet store in town. I am tired of getting my milk bones and toys at that Deals.

Next we need a hobby lobby for my knitting needs.

yep there's nothing I will be going there for

I've been to the Mariano's in Arlington Heights and I guarantee Oak Lawn will be pleased to have one in town. I'd describe it as part Whole Foods (but without the prices), a little bit Trader Joe's, the size of an Ikea, with samples like Costco! There was a specialty cheese shop, sushi bar, brick oven pizzeria, gelato shop, fresh juicing station, plus organic and locally grown produce. I could've spent the entire day grocery shopping (and almost did!). As far as I can tell from the Patch article, no other tenants have been confirmed for the OL site; the Ulta, GNC, Supercuts, etc. mentioned are new tenants at the Gateway to West Loop Development anchored by the Mariano's at Madison and Halsted downtown.

I wish they would bring Bennigan's back, or Pizzeria Uno, Texas Roadhouse. We have enough salons and grocery stores

Eggsperience Pancakes & Café-where is Flapjacks going? I go where Flapjacks goes. Who cares about any of the businesses coming to 111th st; what a waste.

This is awesome! Mariano's has rave reviews from every other one of its locations. I'm looking forward to this!

Those other stores listed above were for the West Loop development, not the one at 111th & Cicero.

This is the big revelation for redevelopment?I have been to their other stores, Roundy's. Metro Market and Pick and Save, they are fine stores but nothing special. We have had a few new grocery stores into town and they have failed miserably. Maybe Trader Joes or Whole foods would drive outside consumer interests, but another regular grocery, after the initial newness wears off, even locals will not be guaranteed customers.

Check out their other stores: ROUNDY’S SUPERMARKETS, INC.
PICK ‘N SAVE . COPPS . RAINBOW . METRO MARKET . MARIANO’S
PO Box 473 Milwaukee, WI 53201 414-231-5000. Lets hope this will be an innovative and special venture, their other stores are good, but nothing special.

Ron, I think Mariano's is more upscale than the other chains run/owned by Roundy's. I wish I there was a way to edit my previous comment, but there isn't. After some research, yes Maijer (that I said I would prefer) is a more full service type store, but Mariano's doesn't sound bad AT ALL! The reviews are GLOWING! Can't wait to see who else will join them. Anyone hear a projected completion date yet?

Some are looking for an upscale restaurant? Nah, that will go in to replace the current Chuck E Cheese location - JUST KIDDING!!

A Meijer's is going up at 91st and Western in E.P. Being built now

I think a Moo & Oink would be more appropriate.

I checked out the mariano's downtown and we should be very happy! It is a very nice store and prices are not as expensive as other small markets.

My Boss lives in Lake Zurick and he said we are going to love Mariano's it's better than Meijer's. It's more upscale and the prepared food is superb. I think this is an excellent move for the Town of Oak Lawn.

From a yelp review: Here is all you need to know about Mariano's
- Incredible selection - much better than Jewel or Dominick's
- Great prices on food (haven't bought alcohol)
- Pretty good produce (not quite Whole Foods, but way cheaper)
- Friendly, knowledgeable staff - especially the meat counter
- Tons of great bakery and prepared items
- Piano player playing showtoons on Sundays... awesome!

Mariano's is a great addition to Oak Lawn. Anyone who knows the grocery store business, knows that they are a class act, keep a very clean store,have reasonable prices and fresh products. They were featured on most of the TV stations when they open a few years ago. Those of you who shop at Trader Joes wiii be pleased.

It is so funny to read these comments. I cannot believe how many people go online to complain about a store they have never shopped. I've been to the Mariano's downtown quite a bit. It's a great store. I'll shop at the Oak Lawn location often.

Maybe before you complain you should do a little research. All those people complaining about why there aren't stores like this or that should consider their own shopping habits. If the restaurants or stores you want could survive in Oak Lawn they would open there. These places need customers to survive. You know why you don't have an upscale restaurant? Those who tried it couldn't make it. Want a nice, upscale restaurant? Visit the Harvest Room in Palos Heights. It's great and convenient. Not everything is going to be right outside your front door. Sometimes you have to explore to find what you want.

The Harvest Room was a very pleasant experience! I will find it hard to go to another restaurant that serves breakfast. I didn't leave feeling greasy or bloated. The food was delicious! The staff was knowledgeable and attentive. The service was excellent. The food is all organic and ffrom local farms. The prices are very reasonable.

Mariano's is great. I think everyone will be pleasantly surprised.

I Can't wait! I am very excited, it is nice to see something new coming to the village of Oak Lawn!