I like coming here for the desserts and the fresh roti. My family especially loves the fresh jilebi and rotis which are available in the back of the shop. There are also samosas and other (mostly fried) street food type snacks. Mind you they are vegetarian here so no meat products available. I just wish they sold tea!

I came here earlier this week because I needed to restock some spices that are only sold here. The location on Devon is closer to where I live, but it doesn't have a parking lot and so I'll drive a bit farther to this location for ease of parking. They were out of a few things that I was looking for (frozen gooseberries and powdered amla), but hopefully they'll be restocking. They did have the main spices/seeds I was looking for, so I got most of what I needed. Because it was a weekday morning, it was less crowded than the previous times I came here on the weekend, so I was able to leisurely stroll through the aisles more to check out all their offerings. They have so much stuff, so it's a lot to take in. I also walked around the produce section and was surprised at how great some of the deals were. They had 18oz of blueberries for $1.99, whereas Jewel sells the same brand for $5.99 for a small container (or sometimes on sale for $1.99, but about 2/3 the size). I'll definitely be adding this to my semi-regular rotation of grocery stores.

We were in the area and were curious about what Patel Brothers was. We kept seeing signs in the parking lot saying Patel Brothers is not responsible for damage to your car from carts. I didn't know this grocery store existed. It has a deli in the back where you can get Indian treats. The store is kept clean and well stocked. It's brightly lit and I spent some time just walking up and down the long aisles to see what was available. They have so many different Indian spices and things I'm looking for when I make Indian food so this is nice to know I can find it here. Ended up picking up some new snacks to try because everything looked delicious. The pricing wasn't too bad especially for produce in comparison to where I usually shop.

Indian vegan street food & vegan deserts anyone? The hidden gem to this Indian grocery store are the freshly made Indian street food like samosa, puff pastry with curry, chapati & nann. Just head straight to the back of the store. Note that the spice level is higher as it's authentic. You can also order containers of curry. Also, note that everything is vegan, including their deserts. Try their vegan deserts if your taste buds are more traditional. You will not notice any difference in their chocolate cake & cheesecake. They probably substitute vegan coconut oil for butter. Tip: A Korean grocery store & an international grocery store are within a mile radius, so you could just add Patel Bros to your trek.

When this place opened years ago, I had been anticipating it after having visited a location out in the western burbs. When we finally made it in for a visit and it was not a disappointment. The place is spacious and there are aisles and aisles of foods to chose from. They even have a hot foods section. I went in recently again and the pricing for the hot foods section significantly went up for the homemade chapati.

I was shopping for items to make Saag paneer and Patel Brothers was the perfect place to find what I need. It's a big store carrying a vast amount of Indian grocery items and housewares. I go on occasion to snag their Swad brand packaged spices. Patel Brothers also sells grab and go food found in the back of the store. I've picked up a few samosas and found them to be okay at a decent price. Weekends are busy so if you want to shop with ease, go during their off times.

Patel Brothers grocery store has always been my favorite place to go for getting Indian food, snacks and general groceries (spices, condiments, etc.). Before they opened the Niles location, I used to go to their Schaumburg one. That place felt small and crowded compared to this one even though this location isn't quite big per say and also tends to be crowded. Also, this location is relatively closer to me than the Schaumburg one. Thus, I like going here more. I have usually found what I have been looking for and then some. I go to P B to get ready made food, snacks and frozen dishes. I like browsing through their isles to find something that I haven't seen or had before. Come Indian festivals and holidays, I tend to go get sweets from P B as they have a good variety at reasonable prices compared to the local mom & pop shops. I recommend going here to any one who likes to have Indian food and groceries. They carry a good variety of items and prices are usually not bad. Check them out if you haven't before.

Perusing the aisles of ethnic grocery stores is fun and also educational. Neither my Missus nor any of my current foodie friends share my enjoyment of the flavorful cuisines of India and Pakistan, so I was pretty much on my own here. The vast produce department offers an amazing variety of familiar and exotic fruits and veggies at down-to-earth prices. A refrigerated case across the aisle is neatly stocked with an array of colorful but sometimes bewildering dessert items (chocolate barfi, anyone?). The grocery aisles are canyons amid towering walls of sacks and cartons filled with rice, beans, lentils, spices, nuts, and other staples. Many items are imported, but here and there I spotted a few familiar things like Kraft Mac & Cheese. For me, though, the main attraction is Patel's Fresh Kitchen, a service counter with tantalizing displays of prepared foods and bakery items. I stocked up on paneer puffs, buns, and samosas with various fillings. These cost an average of $1.00 apiece; two pieces make a tasty, filling lunch. All were wayyy too spicy for my Missus, but to my taste buds they were a kaleidoscopic experience. There is only the one service counter at this store and the server didn't know much English, so I had to point and gesture. The store is immaculately clean and bright. To vegetarians and organic shoppers, it's nirvana. Apart from a few Fresh Kitchen and freezer items, this store does not sell meat or fish (fresh halal and zabiha meat and poultry are available at a nearby Fresh Farms, though).

Great grocery store bringing all your Indian grocery needs in one place. The spice aisle is definitely worth perusing, and their produce prices are reasonable. I love the warm food area in the back where they sell samosas and kathi rolls. I tried a variety of their rolls and they were all delicious. They sell so many different spices, if you like chai I would recommend their chai spice mix (only $1.99!). I usually heat some milk with black tea - also purchased at Patel brothers, add some of the spice mix, strain and serve. Making chai becomes almost as simple as making hot cocoa. They carry so many products you won't find at any other grocery store. I recently was looking for custard powder for a recipe and was not able to find it anywhere until I checked here where they not only had it, but also 4 different brands of it. The same goes for other products such as tapioca flour and all their different spices. Some tips/notes, if you don't want to use the busy front entrance or checkouts, park in the back! There is an entrance next to AutoZone off of Golf and a parking lot behind the AutoZone for Patel Brothers patrons. The lot is right next to the back entrance where they have at least one cashier and is right next to the warm foods! Score!