Now that both of my kids are in school full-time, I have the unique opportunity to enjoy a coffee break with friends during the day. You know I love my coffee! While I do miss my kids now that they are in school, it is so fun to do a mommy moment meet-up as a nice treat during the week. You may remember how I fell in love with Mariano’s, the grocery store that is truly different and offers everything from fresh squeezed juice to cheeses from around the world.
One of my favorite features of #MyMarianos is the Vero coffee and gelato shop right inside the store.. To me, stopping at the Vero cafe is the perfect ending (or beginning) to any shopping trip! See all the photos from My Vero Moment in this Google + album.
I had the chance to meet up with a good friend while the kids were in school and the Vero cafe inside Mariano’s was the perfect destination. Not your typical grocery store, you will find special features like an extensive salad bar, huge bakery, sushi bar and more. Mariano’s is a wonderful place to grab a coffee or gelato but you could also have lunch there too!
I was able to pick up a few grocery items and then sit down with my friend at the Vero cafe. I enjoyed a Peanut Butter Cup gelato and my friend had an iced coffee. We sat and relaxed, chatted, and just enjoyed our break from the day.
The way I describe Mariano’s is “a shopping experience that always brightens my day”. Since signing up for the free Mariano’s Rewards Card, I also earn discounts just for shopping. You even earn free coffee drinks and gelato from the Vero Gelato Club and Vero Drink Club. All the special touches and the Vero Cafe with its menu of iced coffees and variety of gelato flavors makes me smile. As a mom of two who hits the grocery store a few times a week, Mariano’s makes shopping a real treat.
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Have you shopped at Mariano’s in Chicago yet? If so, what did you think?
That iced coffee looks really good! I wish we had this store in our little Oregon town.
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It’s such a nice getaway for moms! When I have the kids with me we always stop for gelato as well :).
Looks like a charming place! Why don’t we have any place like that here in the MA ‘burbs? Is Mariano’s a chain or a one-off?
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Hi Allison! Mariano’s has stores in the Chicago area only. I do hope they expand to other places, it’s such a wonderful concept.
Peanut butter cup gelato sounds perfect on this ridiculously hot day!
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Hi Sarah! Yes these extreme heat days have been trying, it was a real treat :).
You know I love me some coffee too! It looks like a cool and clean place to shop for groceries! We have a similar place here in HI called Foodland. The new branch near my home is super clean and all the employees are courteous and friendly. Now you made me crave for gelato!
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Hi Kath! Sounds like I would love shopping at Foodland. The gelato at Mariano’s is so delicious and so many fresh flavors to choose from. Of course the iced mochas can’t be beat, you know I love my coffee :).