The Goddess and Grocer Bucktown
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About
The Goddess and Grocer Bucktown — straightforward deli in Wicker Park. Expect something different from the standard lineup.
Experience Breakdown
Asif Rehmani
765 reviews
“Loved the spacious upstairs area — perfect spot to sit, relax, work a bit, or catch up with friends”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
Food is really good but the kitchen is sooo slow. Takes 20+ minutes to get a sandwich made even when they are slow.
Ordered off Thanksgiving menu and terribly disappointed with every dish. Very mediocre or poor. Flavorless stuffing.
The food here is great, but it is wild how long it takes to get your food.
Location
1649 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
What 561+ diners say about The Goddess and Grocer Bucktown
“Goddess & Grocer never fails.”
Goddess & Grocer never fails! Everything you can want from a cafe and more. They sre known for their delicious quick bites and coffee/teas but they provide more than that. I stopped by to gather some small local favorites to fill a gift bag for a friend. Decent options for lil gizmos and thangs! The service is ALWAYS nice and kind!
Bee A
Jan 2026
“Great spot for a good breakfast.”
Great spot for a good breakfast. Very spacious and clean patio. The coffees are great. I loved the breakfast burrito. My wife enjoyed the Maple sandwich and my daughter was very pleased by her breakfast quesadilla.
Ken Launus
Sep 2025
“Loved the spacious upstairs area — perfect spot to sit, relax, work a bit, or catch up with friends.”
Loved the spacious upstairs area — perfect spot to sit, relax, work a bit, or catch up with friends. There’s plenty of seating, and the atmosphere feels open and inviting. Really liked the “make your own salad” setup, plus there’s a great selection of sandwiches to choose from. I went for the beef brisket elote sandwich (pictured) — super tasty and full of flavor. It was definitely on the messy side, but in the best way possible — totally worth it. You can grab a coffee and chill on their terrace upstairs too, which is a nice touch. They also have pre-cooked meals available if you’re in a rush — you can either take them home or have them heat it up to enjoy there. The food quality, vibe, and service make it worth visiting. Great all-around spot whether you’re dining in or just picking something up.
Asif Rehmani
Aug 2025
“Very cute place to get work done.”
Very cute place to get work done! Very clean and the staff were all very nice. My coffee was delicious. I would probably pass on the avocado toast next time because the bread was very thick and cut up my mouth lol. Good experience overall though!
Liberty Liefeld
Aug 2025
“We just happened to have popped by while shopping and it was so cute.”
We just happened to have popped by while shopping and it was so cute! We got a candle and a cookie and have enjoyed both!
T G
May 2025
“Really fresh and delicious.”
Really fresh and delicious. Super good food and a lot of great options! Love this place.
Marjorie Munson
Aug 2024
“A cutesy convenient store / coffee shop that has a wide range of options for food and drinks.”
A cutesy convenient store / coffee shop that has a wide range of options for food and drinks. I came in to work for a bit while in the area and the drip coffee was tasty. The wifi is pretty good for standard usage. I didn’t get to try anything else but i’d come back for more from the vibes, kind staff and coffee alone.
Rye
May 2024
“Place is super clean.”
Place is super clean. Prices are very fair. Ordered a veggie wrap for 8.95. Had egg, veggie sausage, avocado, veggie sausage and more.
D Rose (drosemusic.com)
Mar 2024
“I love goddess and the grocer.”
I love goddess and the grocer. They have a beautiful rooftop, it’s always easy to get seating and it’s super clean. The sandwiches are delicious. Highly recommend.
Moe N
May 2023
“This place is cozy, you walk in and it gives you the vibe of a local coffee bar.”
This place is cozy, you walk in and it gives you the vibe of a local coffee bar. With a variety of healthy options, from light sandwiches to salads. Yummy pastries and sweets going with your hot or cold drinks. Don't let the look of the first floor deceive your eyes, there is a second floor with a big balcony for sitting and enjoying your either rosé or your matcha tea drink. Enjoy!
Tina M.
May 2023
“Great selection of different beverages/ drinks.”
Great selection of different beverages/ drinks. Gourmet selection of many brands that I'm not familiar with. Love to try new things, and this is the place to go. If you go to the back of the store there is a stairwell that takes you to upstairs dining. Great place to get away to eat or drink things purchased at the store.
Cindi James
Feb 2023
“I ordered the rainbow cake for my daughters birthday and I thought for 100 bucks with Saturday...”
I ordered the rainbow cake for my daughters birthday and I thought for 100 bucks with Saturday shipping from Goldbelly this cake probably won’t be that good. Boy was I WRONG!! The cake is so moist and delicious. Not too thick and not too airy. And the icing!! You can taste that homemade once again perfect texture of not too thick not too thin delicious icing. The cake came just as pictured and the colors inside were so vibrant! A hit indeed and thanks so much much for helping to make my daughters b day possible. You can’t get an entire rainbow cake anywhere in any grocery store lol
Chelsea B
Nov 2022
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