Our History

In 1950 Herb, Dave and Mel Potash opened on the northwest corner of Clark and Schiller St. known as Pleezing Foods.  Along with their father Max and sister Marian they provided personalized service and home deliveries to customers in the near north neighborhood. 

Later Dave, Mel and Marian established Sandburg Supermart at 1525 N. Clark St.  Herb opened a store at 875 N. State St. in 1962 named Potash Bros Food and Liquor. 

Today Dave, Mel, Marian and Melvin’s son Art operate Potash Bros. Markets, offering personalized service in the Near North and Gold Coast neighborhoods as well as the John Hancock Center.