Lemon Tree Grocer

Brands

Our grocery department features a variety of unique & hard-to-find local artisan goods. Our specialty is natural and organic foods that both your taste buds and body will enjoy. There is something for every type of lifestyle; vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, kosher and more! We look for brands that are made from the highest quality ingredients. You’ll also find a wide range of foods free from preservatives, artificial flavors and additives.

Produce

Lemon Tree Grocer brings you the highest quality produce available. We have a wide selection of fruits and vegetables, some locally grown, some organic and some using traditional farming practices. We take advantage of seasonal availability and purchase from all over the world. The end result? We have the absolute best produce on our shelves and in your home at an affordable price.

Meat

We specialize in bringing responsibly raised and produced meats and seafood that the customer can buy in good conscience knowing that not only is the quailty in good standing but the methods of raising and processing are as well.

We offer items like Miller Amish chickens which are all vegetarian fed, hormone and antibiotic free. Our other brands include Niman beef, which has earned itself a popular name among those who look for beef products that are pasture-raised, vegetarian-fed, antibiotic and hormone free 100% Angus beef. Coming soon, the meat department will be carrying Tall Grass brand grass-fed beef, as founded by Chicago’s WBBM-TV anchor, Bill Kurtis.

The meat department always has plenty to offer in the way of prepared goods as well including holiday roasts, marinated meats, and house-made fresh and smoked sausages, While the meat department can’t offer everything in the case at once, we are happy to special order items from our purveyors and take orders for any item at any time, whether it be in the store or even over the phone. We’re happy to go above and beyond just a meat counter and bring you anything you need to make your meal special, whether its Thanksgiving for 20 or just dinner for 2.

Seafood

We also work closely with our seafood purveyors to bring in quality seafood. Whenever possible, we carry seafood that is considered “Best Choice” as listed on the MBA international Sustainability Seafood Guide.

Seafood arrives daily allowing us to keep seasonal, fresh fish on hand at all times. We love variety, so you’ll find different seafood from all over the world. If there is something out there you want yet cannot find, we will locate it.

Euro USA is our main purveyor of seafood. They were founded in 1986 by Duff O’Donnell and eventually merging with Sean Sullivan of Navillus Seafood in 1998, making it the largest fresh seafood house between Philadelphia and Chicago. They focus on providing seasonal variety of seafood and handle over 100 species of fish and shellfish, including many sustainable options that we carry at the Lemon Tree.

Their certified Grade A processing facility is located in Cleveland, Ohio and their 2010 FDA inspection was spotless. Our other seafood carrier is Supreme Lobster, who is a national distributor and similarly provides sustainable and high quality seafood options. They are currently affiliated with the Shedd Aquarium’s conservation program as well as the National Restaurant Association.

Pastry/Desserts

We provide a wide array of fresh delicious treats to satisfy every sweet tooth, from gluten-free cinnamon buns to red velvet whoopie pies. Our tempting selection offers something for everyone.

Lovely Bake Shop produces the most classic combinations that can really hit the spot. We’re showcasing Lovely Bakery’s locally made cupcakes, tarts, muffins, & brownies!

Gluten free muffins, cupcakes, and brownies; gluten and dairy free cupcakes and blueberry muffins.

Handmade caramels & truffles

Deli

Our deli offers a wide selection of the continental as well as imported hams, turkeys, roast beefs, sopressatas, salamis, dry sausages, Prosciutto and Serrano hams. You’ll find Niman Ranch, Labriola, Boar’s Head, Oberweis, among others.

   

  

Featuring-

Artisan Cheese

We stock cheeses from around the world as well as a wide selection of American artisanal cheeses. Whether you’re creating a cheese plate for a special occasion or just need a quick dinner idea our staff is happy to share their knowledge and ideas with you.

Cheese Club

Benefits: 3 to 4 cheeses, will depend on the value. One of the cheeses will be a “mystery” cheese – an item that is usually not available for retail at the moment.With a 6 month membership you will receive a set of cheese tools – $19.95 min. retail value.With a 12 month membership you will receive a cheese board & tool set – $25.95 min. retail value. On the day of the cheese pick up you will get a 10% discount on all deli items. This offer is valid for all 3 types of membership. 3, 6, & 12 month clubs cost $29.99/month. Click the cheese wheel to learn more. When you want to join print out the form, fill it out & visit our cashier so we can start your rewards.

More Cheese Varieties:

Cheese Knowledge

Washed rind – Washed rind cheeses are typically bathed in a wash of salted water, wine, brandy or local spirits, according to the traditions of each region. This washing helps to break down the curd from the outside, gradually becoming a part of the cheese, rather than just a skin. The washing process helps cheeses to retain moisture, and develop a powerful flavor. Through this process, the cheese becomes soft, thick and brilliant often reddish or yellowish. Washed rinds cheeses typically present a paradox, in that their colorful, often pungent rinds contrast with beautifully smooth and creamy interior.

Bloomy Rind – During the cheesemaking process, the outside of some soft cheeses are coated with Penicillium candidum. The rind that forms is white, soft and sometimes a little fuzzy. This type of rind is called “bloomy”. These cheeses first begin to ripen on the outside and the middle of the cheese is the last part to ripen and become soft and runny.

Cheese Platters Available!

Our cheese monger can create a cheese platter for any event or even a simple dinner at home. You can even use your own Platter! Stop in today or call and talk to us about a platter for your next special occasion.

“Cheese is milk’s leap toward immortality” -Clifton Fadiman

Wine

Ask our Cork Dork about our 800+ selections.  From Napa to Bordeaux, we’ve got you covered.  We can help you find the perfect pairing, special order a gift bottle or customize a private wine event.  Also, because we serve great wines by the glass, you can feel free to drink and shop.  At Lemon Tree, it’s a different kind of relaxed experience.

Wine Club

Lemon Tree’s resident wine guy hand selects two bottles of wine (a red and white). Included with wines are tasting notes, discounted bottles, waived corkage fee in Zest & discounts on wine dinners. Membership is $34.99/month. If you join for 6 months to a full year the deals and discounts get better and better. Click on the wine glass to learn more. When you want to join print out the form, fill it out & visit our cashier so we can start your rewards.

Private Wine Tasting / Education Classes

This is perfect for a holiday gift or social with friends. We can come either to your home or at Lemon Tree Grocer. Events start at $300 (wine package not included) Come in and talk with our wine director about customizing a package that caters to your needs. Click on the graduated wine glass to learn more.

Wine Discounts

Buy more, save more! Take 10% off any purchase of 6 bottles or more at Lemon Tree Grocer, plus get a free Lemon Tree wine tote!

Special Orders

We may not have that particular bottle on our shelves, but we can special order almost any wine or beer at a very competitive price. Contact us today for more details on how to order your favorites!

Wine Pairing Recommendations

Discover the excitement of pairing your favorite foods with the perfect wine! Our Lemon Tree Wine Director, is available for complimentary consultation and is always happy to help!

Private Events / Wine Dinners

Private wine dinners or tastings hosted by Lemon Tree Grocer are fun, unique, affordable and completely customizable. Flexible event options give you the opportunity to plan the party you want while still being able to stick to your budget. Also, make sure to check the Lemon Tree blog for our next Wine Dinner!

Wine Wednesdays

Relax at the bar or enjoy a great meal at Lemon Tree Café, and get a whooping 50% off all wines on our glass pour list. This deal is too good to pass up, so make sure to visit us every Wednesday night.

Thirsty Thursdays / Free Corkage

Every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30pm, Lemon Tree Grocer will host a fantastic tasting event featuring our favorite wines and/or beers from around the world. Make sure to join us each week to try some wonderful new flavors. Afterwards, join us in the Lemon Tree Cafe and waive the $10 wine corkage fee. Browse our huge selection of wines by the bottle, or let our Wine Director recommend something really special. We’ll pop it open, and you can enjoy a wonderful bottle of wine for a fraction of restaurant prices.

Friday Night Flights

Save 25% on Lemon Tree’s featured wine & cheese flights every Friday night. Sample a sensational selection of wines from throughout the world along with some beautifully paired cheeses, all while you enjoy live music in our Café!

Beer

Here at Lemon Tree Grocer we strive to maintain a beer selection that represents the best of what the rapidly growing craft beer scene has to offer; from local breweries like Metropolitan and Wild Onion to international breweries like Brouwerij Bosteels of Belgium. If you love a beer and don’t see it on our shelves don’t hesitate to let us know so we can bring it in!

Beer Club

Every month our resident Beer Geek selects a theme and picks 6 different craft brews, 2 of each, to put together a 12 pack for our beer club members. Each month costs $24.99 and we offer incentives for signing up for multiple months. All 6 month members will receive an extra 12 oz bottle per month, and all 1 year members will receive an extra bomber (22oz) or two 12 oz bottles per month. Click the beer glass to learn more. When you want to join print out the form, fill it out & visit our cashier so we can start your rewards.

Beer Geek Tuesdays

Every Tuesday we feature a special meal paired with a craft beer from our wide selection of brews. We also have half-priced drafts on select drafts!

Kegs

Having a party or do you have a Kegerator missing something? We are taking orders for kegs. A week’s notice, a keg deposit upon payment, and a buddy to help you carry the keg, and it’s yours. We also have tappers to rent if you do not own one.

Thirsty Thursdays/Free Corkage

On the last Thursday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 Lemon Tree Grocer will host a beer tasting with some of our favorites from local as well as international breweries. We also pair the beers with some of our fantastic artisanal cheeses! Afterwards, you can grab any beer you want and enjoy it in Zest with no corkage fee!