Carmen's Mexican Products is a wholesale distributor of dried peppers, spices, herbs and other Mexican grocery items. Call Carmen's for more information.
The neon-pink lettering of B & D Liquors--like the signs of all the stores at Rodeo Dr. of Glen Ellyn Plaza on Roosevelt Rd.--is eye-catching enough, but what really lures people inside the store, according to manager Pedro Cruz, is its prices and customer service. "We take care of 'em," says Cruz, "and they keep coming back." Though it also carries a selection of wine and wine coolers, B & D specializes in beer and hard liquor, including cognac, bourbon and vodka. If there's a certain brand a customer is searching for and the store doesn't have it in stock, Cruz says it will custom-order the bottle and have it in within a couple of days. The store also has weekly specials and occasional tastings.
Speedway SuperAmerica stands on busy North Avenue, welcoming cars seeking gas and drivers seeking refreshment. Outside, Speedway offers 10 pumps with unleaded, plus and premium gas. It also has diesel, propane, ice and an air pump. Inside, the convenience shop sells pizza, snacks, motor oil, pop, water and fresh coffee, including flavors such as mocha cherry cheesecake cappuccino. It also sells a flavored icy drink called a Speedy Freeze.
McChesney & Miller is more than just a local grocery store and market; it is a piece of history. Established in 1862, it is the oldest retail store in Dupage County. A family feeling comes through from the long-term employees. The store features Oberweis dairy products, Heinemann's bakery goods and specialty items from a local farm, as well as a full line of domestic and imported beer and wine. McChesney & Miller also boasts a full-service meat market with its own butcher onsite.
If you're looking for Milka and Tolberone chocolate, Hungarian paprika or black currant juice, Bende's Speciality Foods Direct likely has it. The grocery store specializes in imported European food, wine and spirits. It also has smoked meats, including sausage and bacon. A standalone grocery on Roosevelt for five years, the gourmet family-owned grocery stocks its goods on sleek, black shelves and has a friendly staff that offers food suggestions and can help sort one European brand from another. Bende's also sells kitchen accessories and cookbooks, as well as a line of soap and body cleansers from Germany.
Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to serving top quality coffee beans and providing engaging, uplifting customer service. Visit Starbucks for a brew of your favorite cup or a serving of a Starbucks fine pastry. Additional menu items available include hot breakfast sandwiches, bagels, muffins, cookies, cold sandwiches, fruit cups, yogurt, and bottled water. Glen Ellyn Starbucks offers indoor seating for 16 and adjoining outdoor patio seating for 20. On-the-go patrons can enjoy the convenience of a drive-thru window at this location.