Annapoorna stores

Barry

My go-to neighbourhood Indian grocery since it opened nearly 20 yrs ago. Couldn't have my daily idli sambar without it. Fresh vegetables on Thursdays; competitive prices; owner helpful and courteous.

Shreya Seth

Pretty good variety of Indian stuff near UofI.

A. Laird

Small store but has product in both ingredient and frozen form. Prices are a little higher than other location, but food is more authentic, causing there to be oddity when they import American brands back into the stores for distributors. Any purses or backpacks must be put down upon entering. This is by the door but also by the only register. Staff friendliness dependent on who is working. Here you will find authentic foods and Man of them in bulk. Credit cards have a minimum that is small enough not to notice. Note; some of what seems to be a difference in friendliness is a difference in culture. Several languages are spoken by staff with ease. Store is clean. Do not put baskets on any of the freezers! Fresh foods are gone since Covid. There is no hand sanitizer available. Baskets are not cleaned off. Masks are no longer required but are still be worn by some. There was clear heavy plastics between the cashier and the customer when last I was in. No public restrooms or wheelchairs. I have never have seen children in the store. Advertisements for events are behind the counter. They do sell tickets to most events. Parking is free and close. Questions have always been answered politely. I have never seen anything expired or reduced price. Prices are sometimes marked only on shelves and not on the product. There has never been a line if more than 2 people no matter how busy the store. All bags are packed well. They continue to have a well stocked supply of various foods that are expanding again. Different brands available side by side for comparison. Update: plenty of spices in various containers. It is a good good shop that uses it's space well.

Sushmita Prasad

Good selection of essential Indian groceries. The store is very well cleaned and maintained. The owners are very friendly and always ready to help you out.