Grand Food Center, Winnetka

When Grand Food Center calls itself "your local grocer," it's not lip service. That's because the grocery store's staff offers up personable services, whether they're whipping up healthy meals to go or planning a catering event with clients. They also helm all of the classic grocery store departments, including produce, deli, bakery, and seafood, without the impersonal feel or robotic arms found at large grocery chains. More proof of their dedication to the neighborhood: they regularly participate in charity events, including food pantry drives and children's sports fundraisers.