About Us

Christ Kamberos and his brother opened the first Treasure Island store in 1963 on the north side of Chicago in a bustling, multi-ethnic neighborhood on the lake. Their mission was to provide a supermarket that would combine the conventional with the best of specialty, imported and domestic products at competitive prices. Our quality selection and service quickly made Treasure Island the shopping destination for people who care about food. It was the revered chef Julia Child who called Treasure Island "the most European supermarket in America".

Today, Treasure Island Foods remains a hands-on family business with Christ and Maria Kamberos at the helm of 7 stores in densely populated areas of Chicago and the North Shore suburb of Wilmette. Our product assortments include whatever ingredients your recipes require including a large selection of organic and natural items. Our buyers travel the USA & Europe each year to find the “new things” and the best quality things available.

But it’s the committed, friendly, and knowledgeable staff that makes the difference at Treasure Island Foods. Our stores are staffed with key people with 17 years of service. From planning a party from 2 to 200 to making your favorite sandwich, to pairing a bottle of wine with your cheese selections and prepared foods - we are here for you!