About
99 — a deal that has pulled curious drivers off the road for decades. It's a family-run, cash-friendly operation where the husband-and-wife owners and their small crew greet you by name, steer you toward the right product instead of the priciest one, and carry the heavy bags out to your car themselves. Recent visitors single out a staffer named Gary as extremely helpful, and the consensus is that the people here, not slick fixtures, are the real draw — one shopper happily drove two hours just to stock up.
Pet food is the heart of the place: dog food, cat food, bird seed, and squirrel and wild-bird supplies, plus organic and small-producer options (including a Wisconsin-made dog food line) you won't find on big-box shelves. The building is admittedly old-school and a little worn around the edges, but regulars — some loyal for 25 years — say the prices and honest advice are why PetSmart, Petco, and Chewy can't compete. Toward the back sits a modest aquatics section that makes this a freshwater fish store as well as a neighborhood pet shop.
Rows of tanks hold live freshwater fish, with cichlids for sale in Country Club Hills, IL alongside aquariums and the gear to get a tank started. It's a casual department rather than a specialist reef room, so come for the ease of grabbing a few freshwater fish and a tank while you load up on pet food. A friendly resident cat usually wanders over to greet you at the door — one more reason this old maw-and-pop shop still feels like a true community fixture instead of a chain.
What they offer
Fish & livestock for sale at Capital Pet Food & Supply in Country Club Hills, IL
Capital Pet Food & Supply stocks cichlids and freshwater fish for sale in Country Club Hills, IL. As a fish store serving Country Club Hills, IL, it also carries fish food and dry goods.
- Livestock & products
- Specializes in
Highlights
What makes them special
- Family-owned since the 1980s; owners and staff know their inventory and carry heavy bags out to your car
- Famous $19.99 for a 40-lb bag of dog food, plus organic and small-producer brands big-box stores don't carry
- Back-room aquatics section with live freshwater fish, including cichlids, plus tanks and aquariums
- Knowledgeable, friendly crew (shoppers single out Gary) that draws drivers from hours away
- Bird seed and squirrel and wild-bird supplies alongside dog and cat food; a resident cat greets visitors
From keepers
Customer reviews
“Had exactly what I was looking for. The building is hurting a bit, bit the workers are super nice and helpful”
— Jeremy Parrish4.02 days ago“Large bags of dog food for cheap price”
— simone nalls5.0a month ago“Gary was EXTREMELY helpful! Drove 2 hours just to visit this store.. Wasn't disappointed at all. Has every pet food imaginable & at a great price”
— Baja Bullies5.0a month ago“They ask you to get you to the right area and then tell you about what is available!”
— Vicki Mac Connell5.0a month ago“Very old school place. Looks to be cash only. Very nice staff great products”
— John Thomas4.02 months ago“Every single staff member who I’ve come in contact with was absolutely delightful! Very knowledgeable, patient, respectful and friendly! Thank you so much!”
— Katy5.02 months ago“Better quality dog food not priced terribly very helpful staff and will take your things to your car.”
— Dee Echols5.03 months ago“PETSMART OR PETCO CAN’T COMPETE!!! THIS IS THE BEST & ONLY PLACE FOR PET SUPPLIES AND NEEDS!!!”
— Khayyriah Chicago’s BIGGEST MAMA TM5.03 months ago“Nice products and knowledgeable staff.”
— Lawrence Robinson Jr.5.03 months ago“The people in there are super nice. They are very knowledgeable of everything that they sell. I recieved full service. My dog food was carried out to the car. I really appreciated the great energy and kindness.”
— Kimberly Bryant5.03 months ago
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Frequently asked questions
Note — Store information and services may change. Always call (708) 798-4800 to confirm current availability, hours, and services before visiting Capital Pet Food & Supply.