The store had a nice ambiance. It appeared aesthetically pleasant and inviting. It looked to be a good size as well, not too big as to feel overwhelming and not too small so as to give a cramped sensation. The store appeared neat and well-organized. Agora Market has a parking lot, which is convenient in Chicago. They had a wide variety and selection, especially relative to the size of the store. The produce looked like it was typically good. There were prepared foods that looked good. read more

Love this alternative to Whole Foods. Support your neighbors and neighborhood markets and stores. Great selection of everything! People are super helpful too read more

My husband and I went to Agora Market to pick up food on our way to a cookout. The Agora Market is well maintained and looks attractive. The layout is disorganized. It was difficult to find the things we were looking for. Their fresh food counters are on opposite sides of the store. But the worse thing was the prices. We picked up a Caesar salad (mostly lettuce and cheese) for $12.Our bill for hot dogs, sausages, and the Caesar salad was over $50. This is ridiculous. The employees were friendly. For choice, convenience, and price, you can do a lot better than Agora Market! read more

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Food **** Meat **** Butchers not plastic wrap Fresh fruit**** Really really clean**** Easy peasy parking Mighty Clean laundrymat right across. My go to wash read more

I love Agora--I'm probably here 2-3 times a week and always find something new. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, and the manager is super hands-on. The produce is fresh, and their selection of global ingredients is thoughtfully curated. I used to hop between multiple stores to get everything I needed, but Agora has truly become my one-stop shop. From specialty meat purveyors like Slagel and Linz to local pastries, breads, and emerging local brands--they've got it all. The checkout lines are never long either. read more

I love Agora! I'm always happy after a trip here. Excellent produce and meat sections, excellent selections of healthy snacks, cheeses, dips, ready-to-go foods, excellent customer service, clean, well-stocked. And they often carry local stuff like Publican Quality bread and Mindy's Bakery goods and Mick Klug Farm's cider. The line is never long at checkout- they always open up multiple registers when it's needed. I also love that it's locally owned and not too big; it's easy to navigate, unlike some larger chain grocery stores in Chicago. read more

Awesome high-quality food selections, great service, very clean. Everything we needed even though on the small side for a market.

I absolutely LOVE a great grocery store! The smell, the hustle & bustle, and the fresh produce gleaming at you makes me smile ear to ear. Since Kroger bought Mariano's, my patience with them has grown into an overall disappointment at the degradation of a Chicago staple. So I've looked elsewhere. Once I found this place, I think I have found my grocery store "heaven". Well stocked, produce that tastes as good as it looks, attentive staff, and still reasonably priced? I'm completely on board with that combination! Every time I have been here since discovery, has been an absolute pleasure! Highly recommended! read more

This place is overpriced. They really try to market this place in such a "cute" way by offering local products. It doesn't matter, because the price is passed on to the consumer. I went once and never returned. They host pop-ups, Big deal. The parking lot is hard to get into. Go here if you like to get raked over the coals in terms of pricing. read more

Yes, prices are more expensive than your typical grocery store, but I love the quality, selection and service. In particular I I've their butcher section. Fresh Market Place offers a wide selection of Slagel Farms pork, chicken, and beef. You can't beat this quality. The butchers are informed and even offer cooking prep suggestions. Publican Bread, another tough find, is sold here as well. It's great to have a small local market with so many great finds. Produce is again pricey, but very fresh. I wouldn't suggest completing all of your grocery shopping here, but strongly suggest checking out the butcher and produce sections. Pro Tip: Table 87 pizza is sold here. .. and it's better than any frozen pizza in your freezer. read more

Agora Market - As seen on Shark Tank. ..and it's delicious. - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Amazing meat and prepared food. One of the best supermarkets in the city. Love going here.

Produce quality is okay for the price. They have some great deals on meats, which is what saved this place for me, but other than that. Meh. Peaches were terrible, but that could have been a hit or miss just like many places. read more

The best endorsement I can give for Fresh Market is that there's a grocery store on my block, but we choose to make the drive here. I started coming to Fresh Market several months ago because it was on my way back from a place I worked out. At that time, I liked the store, but it never made my regular rotation (Whole Foods, Fresh Thyme, Trader Joe's). Once the pandemic hit, we started coming here mainly because my husband is picky about the quality of the meat he eats at home and they had good options for him. We keep coming back because we've found so many things to like about the place, especially how seriously they're taking worker and customer safety. Fresh Market is small and there are a few areas where selection is lacking a bit, but overall we've been pleased by the quality of fresh produce, prepared foods, deli and meats. Even when restrictions are eased, I expect us to continue shopping here. I like supporting shopping small and supporting a local business. read more

My all time favorite grocery store in Chicago. Have been a regular customer from before the name change. I have not been able to find the quality this place offers anywhere else. Also the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. read more

Best grocery store in town. Always a great selection and friendly staff! Lots of local favorites including Slagel Farm meats, which is my personal favorite! Highly recommend! read more

I cannot say enough good things about this grocery store. I stopped going to the big name stores & started shopping local. The selections are fresh, the meat counter always has the best quality selections, you can't go wrong with any of their in made in house salsas, cream cheese, cheeses. The store is always very clean & welcoming. The service of this place makes everything even more worth it. Everyone on staff is kind, helpful & really there to support their neighborhood shoppers. The owners are incredible people that deserve the world. Truly go above and beyond where they can. No reason to shop anywhere else read more

Fresh Market Place has a crazy good beer selection! They have had cases of Bourbon County Barleywine for awhile now...get on that! They also have Hopslam 6 packs for $18 and just generally, a ton of good craft beer options. The craft beer is what had me coming here in the first place but now their meats, cheeses and other items are what keep me coming back. Prices are very hit or miss so know what you're doing when you're buying from here. I have found that their meat prices are fantastic though and they offer a good selection. All my protein buying needs have been met through Fresh Market Place. I'm a simple girl and my cart is full of beer, meat, cheese and veggies. Done and done! I don't usually buy produce here though as I don't think the prices on their fruit & veggies are fabulous. Be sure to bring your reusable bags people! read more

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Shopping here is like at home but in a store. Very nice selections of food items. The best of quality. You got what you need and feel relieved. It is a Beautiful place and the staff is very friendly. They are observing health protocols and of course the place is very clean. I am enjoying this place when I need to buy something for later use at home. Just come here and you will experience a stress-free moment. The Parking space was not so crowded at that time. I will recommend Fresh Market Place to all of my relatives and friends who are very fond of shopping. Buying relieves stress. Let's shop! read more

Gotta give it to Fresh Market Place, their customer service is consistently nice. Local grocery store with loyal, committed staff and shoutout to the Produce department, always on point, keeping it looking fresh and right. Freshly bake bread, deli meats rotating. Good selection of wines, plus. read more

Favorite grocery store! Kindest employees and quality food. They've got some taco meet that's delicious and their cherry turnovers are awesome. read more

Agora Market - Exterior - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

4.5 stars. I love this little neighborhood grocery store and try to shop here as much as possible. The owner is always there and very friendly, as is the staff. Its easy to find what you are looking for and frankly they have a very good selection. You wouldn't think so given the size of the grocery store, but they really do. Things I buy: 1. Guacamole - way less expensive then whole foods and tastes better. 2. GT Kombucha on tap. 3. Publican Quality Bread. 4. Honey Mama' organic bars. 5. Beer - they have an excellent local selection. 6. Tortillas - lots of local options. 7. Burritos - they have a little taqueria. 8. Amish Eggs 9. Salmon. A couple things are a little pricier then other grocery stores, but thats to be expected. And some of their meat looks a little sketchy, but they do have organic slagel farms beef so I usually go that route. Ample parking in the lot, just be careful getting out. Western traffic tends to move fast. I wish they had a side street exit. read more

Excellent options, low prices, and a welcoming staff. This market is fantastic for all of your grocery needs. I am always impressed at the demeanor of the employees at Fresh Market Place. They seem as if they really do enjoy working there and helping customers. See ya next week! read more

The beef Wellington on their holiday menu was beautifully executed and delicious. Great customer service

"Fresh Market Place" in Bucktown is a nice neighborhood grocery store. Everything that is related to "convenience," she's got it! - onsite customer parking - nice outdoor patio - a cute "cafe" area for quick bites - clean deli, meat, and seafood departments - good selections on wine and beer for a store this caliber I still prefer some other Hispanic supermarkets in the city for cheaper fresh produce. For those who reside in this part of Bucktown, it's a solid place for your fridge essentials. read more

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Great bread, meat, seafood, and beverages selection! Also good source of sauces, chocolate, and Hispanic products!

I'm planning to make vegetable salad. So I came here and started to purchase what I need. I bought a dairy product first. I purchased condensed and soft milk. Then I went to the condiments area and purchased the seasoning that I needed. After that I bought a bottle of wine because I want to put some glass of wine in the salad to make it taste unique. After that I went to the fruit and vegetables area. I purchased cucumber, lettuce, apple, pineapple, green pepper, radish and many more. All of this looks fresh and delicious. Lastly, I went to the counter and paid for it. I bought everything I needed. I'm so excited to make a salad. I highly recommend this grocery store. Come and try this place. read more

Great neighborhood market that is actually fun to shop at. I am always surprised by the unexpected items that can be found in this small store. For example: Publican and Aya breads, Elegant Farmer pies, Sputnik and Dark Matter coffee, Slagle meats, Carbone pasta sauce, organic fruits and vegetables and any number of locally sourced products. They even have propane tanks, firewood and ice. Occasionally I even receive a random 10% off. read more

I love Fresh Market Place not only for the fact that everything is available here, but for the quality of the items sold. Veggies, fruits, greens you name it they got it. All of these items stay fresh for more than a week minimum. Breads available here are the best. No item is ever damaged or returned which I brought. It is very clean, spacious, and well designed. The aisles are wide apart and the store is one big space that is easy to navigate through, making the grocery shopping experience even more enjoyable. Nice to have deli corner, and many self-check-out kiosks in this store, which usually makes the line move faster. High quality with good prices. read more

We came here to buy some foods that we need. We planned to visit an orphanage and we want to give them food. We grab two carts. We went to the selection of bread to buy a lot of bread, a tasty bread. We put it in one cart. After that we bought different kinds of filling for bread including peanuts, chocolate, strawberry and many more flavors. We put it in another cart. Then we went to the chocolate and candy section. We bought different kinds of sweets. After that we went to the fruit section. We bought apples, grapes, bananas, oranges and mangoes. Were lucky that we bought everything we needed. And we were glad that they gave us a discount and some freebies. The staff was nice and kind. They have a good service. And they help us put the box of food in our car. We're sure that kids will be so happy with this. read more

I'm not sure why it's taken me this long to write a review (considering I send everyone to this grocery store). I don't think there are many better things in life than having a local grocery store that provides most everything you need, in a convivial manner, and won't settle for anything less than exceptional. This is where it pays to shop local. Some may argue you may spend some extra $$, yet it's worth every penny. To me this is the Cheers of grocery stores (where everybody knows your name) Plus, I'd way rather frequent my local grocery store than bar. If you're looking for a grocery store where you can get specialized items, spicy salsas, local artisan cheeses, meat & bread, tasty granola, GTS Kombucha on tap AND watermelon water (plus so many other items), then stop by. Say hi to Kosta (owner), and tell him Reyna sent you. :) read more

This is my favorite grocery store!! They have the best meat and deli items (salsa, guacamole, sliced meat).

Food is overpriced. Why are canned goods and cereals 2x higher here and than anywhere else? The meat selection is good and nice ambiance, but cost a small fortune for basic groceries. read more

There's not much entertainment in a grocery store. What fun is it to squeeze someone's melons, or grab a handful of sausage? Is it really fun to suck- lemons? Heck, who's up for cherry pie? Ok, I have the maturity level of a 7th grader. Thankfully, Fresh Market will make grocery shopping convenient and affordable. Their meats are locally sourced, and their produce fresh. The staff is friendly, and their in house kitchen makes great food to order. The place isn't huuuge, but their liquor selection gives you plenty in the 'hood. If you don't wanna trek to the bigger place down the street, Fresh Market is a great local alternative. read more

I bought these on a Friday and it's sad that this is the outcome, but thankfully I did try to replace them Saturday and was able to without issue read more

Agora Market - Spoiled pomegranates but I bought them last night - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Fresh Market is my go-to store for groceries since the pandemic started and so far, I did not really have a bad experience. It is near my place and is very accessible and convenient for me. It is always clean and organized. It is a small grocery store compared to the other grocery stores around but the basic items I needed at home are available in here. The staff are always in a good mood, friendly and helpful as well. Sometimes, I want a particular item but unfortunately is they do not really have it. the good thing in here is their fresh produce always. I like their produce selection because it is always fresh. Also, they have a nice butcher section and pork, chicken and beef are available. It is also fresh and it has a great quality. The prices are seriously higher but I am still thankful because I pretty much get good groceries and it is very convenient in here. read more

This place is great. Really good food at decent prices. Slagel farms and publican bread among the great suppliers.

We drive out of our way to get Boar's Head cold cuts at their deli. Always loved this place, but last night my husband went there and saw a homeless man out front, he offered to buy the man a sandwich, the owner/manager overheard this and said since my husband was so generous they were going to give the man whatever he wanted to eat from the store, hooked him up with a sandwich, chips, dessert etc. Then when my husband went to go pay for his groceries, they gave him all his groceries for free. I love that this place did that, my husband was so happy about the experience he had, I will always shop there even though we moved a little further away because they did this. That's the way to take care of your community. read more

It's simply the best! As far as grocery stores go it definitely has the best soundtrack. I have heard SAXMAN and a SAXMAN remix played here, which honestly is very impressive. read more

We needed groceries since we are preparing for our family's Christmas celebration. There are lot of grocery store around but we chose to go in here instead because many people said that this store has a better selections of products and they were definitely right. The store is wonderful, clean and has spacious aisles. everything is well organized and on stock. The produce section is full of fresh produce which is really important on our groceries because we are going to cook a lot of food. Everything we needed is literally available. The prices are almost the same with the other stores around. We got everything then we checked out. The cashier in there was friendly and helpful. Checkout is fast and overall, this is a really nice grocery store. read more

This grocery store is slightly better than going to Walgreen's, but not as good as Target's produce section. Its proximity to my apartment is really great, but the prices were kind of high and they didn't have most things that I like buying when I go grocery shopping. They're definitely a three star location. Why am I giving them four stars? They have fresh parsley. Not only do they have fresh parsley, but the parsley was priced at 69 cents for a decent sized bunch. It made my day. So, yeah, I like parsley, okay, weirdo, we get it. They also had fresh mint and cilantro! Be still my beating heart, I found my fresh herb heaven and it's SO CLOSE TO MY APARTMENT. (Five stars could be given, but I'm not feeling all that generous) I just browsed since I don't need a fridge full of groceries before going home for Thanksgiving. They have a cute cafe area in the back with some warm foods, their deli meats and cheese were priced similarly to grocery stores in Michigan. I could see myself shopping here for most of my grocery needs. I agree with the other reviewer that butter did seem ridiculously expensive. I haven't been paying attention to their adverts, but hopefully their weekly or monthly sales will make things more affordable. read more

Agora Market - Storefront - Grocery Near Me - Chicago, Illinois