We walked past this food choice a couple of times thinking it was a restaurant. It is a couple of vending machines. Cool ones tho, like in Japan. I need to be very clear. We are very picky about our food in general, most of the time we require very high food quality, like semi-foodies, farmers market for as much as we can, grow any of our own food year around and cook from scratch most every night. So. I'm serious when I say this was truly fresh, perfectly portioned, well flavored, the balance of flavors was calculated just as well as the price. Hands down best food choice in the entire airport, no competition. Well done Chicago based geniuses! read more

Farmer's Fridge - Salad Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Delicious, fresh, filling and not your typical airport fare. I had the Green Goddess Salad. read more

Farmer's Fridge - Green Goddess Goodness. Delicious. - Salad Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love the Jars of their Fresh Signature Salads that are located now in refrigerated vending machines at ORD or Chicago's O'Hare Airport...need a quick salad to take on a flight if you are flying in coach...this is your "go to" spot and is probably less expensive and an alternative option to paying for "coach style boxes" aboard your flight. There are two vending machines on at Gate K6 and the other at Gate F6. They are digital with touch screens that show a picture of the product and describe their ingredients for those ordering. The vending machine includes forks, napkins, and plates to empty your jar of salad on to eat...cool concept..there are also snacks and other options on the machine. Creative names for their salad...Love "The Cheater" salad! The Cheater Salad=romaine, turkey bacon, hard-boiled egg, white cheddar, corn, carrot, cucumber, grape tomatoes, sunflower seeds & honey mustard dressing. read more

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After scrolling past the third food item with canola oil in it, I left the vending machine and went to the restaurants. If I can't avoid the seed oils, I might as well have freshly cooked junk food. read more

This vending machine was a great choice to buy my lunch from right before my 2 hour flight. I was happy to find a meal-solution that was healthy and fresh as well as had crunchy Thai peanut dressing! I love that it provides a few salad choices as a base and you can buy add-ons like a hard boiled egg or tofu. Such a good innovation! I highly support vending machines like this one. It's located on the K gate-branch of the departures terminal read more

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3 stars: no opinion Looks like a neat concept, all allergens are premade and mixed into the food. Couldn't buy anything :( Would've been nice if nuts and cheese are wrapped separately read more

I have bought several items from these machines, and i'm still not impressed, $9 for salad in a jar? Almost $6 for snacks? Not worth it to me. They need to come down on the prices a little. read more

Best healthy option @ ORD, not to mention affordable! Located by gate F9, across from DD read more

Crazy to admit, but the food out of this vending machine stands out above several sit down restaurants where I have eaten. Salads are fresh and sandwiches are savory. I love the " donate by" date and the little cardboard bowls. As an added benefit, I've had great conversations with others while selecting my items. The oatmeal, chia pudding and dark chocolate trail mix are all scrumptious. read more

Farmer's Fridge - Asian chopped salad! Very light dressing. First time to eat beautiful watermelon radishes - Salad Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a great place to get a healthy meal or snack! Super fresh, great ingredients, very easy to order on the app, and love that the machines have salad boxes and utensils available at the machine. I had the Southwest Salad and loved it. Everything in it was top quality, the ratios were good, and it was $10. At the airport! Best vending machine experience I've ever had, by far! The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because I think they need to stock it more often - my options were limited because many menu items were out of stock. Otherwise , 5 stars! read more

Seriously the ONLY good thing about Terminal 2. I had the misfortune of catching a regional flight out of Terminal 2 on United. The connection from Terminal 1 was tight, and I needed to grab lunch. I passed by a handful of the usual suspects--none of which looked particularly appealing, and stumbled across the Farmer's Fridge. The food looked not only fresh, but nutritious and delicious. On top of that, it was at least $4 cheaper than anything comparable in that dismal terminal. (Can you tell how much I loathe Terminal 2?) I chose the Crunchy Thai salad, and my 11 year old chose the Kale Caesar. We enjoyed watching the machine do its vending work, picked up a couple of bowls, utensils, and a bag, and headed to the gate. Yum yum! Should I find myself having to fly out of Terminal 2 again, knowing Farmer's Fridge is there might actually make me look forward to it! read more

This review is actually for the new Farmer's Fridge in the O'Hare Plaza office building 2 miles east of the airport. Once they add a page for it on Yelp, I'll move it there but I figure a vending machine is a vending machine. I absolutely love it. A lot of office buildings in Chicago have Deli Time which kind of sucks and we also have Fooda (a different restaurant each day sets up shop for 2 hours) which is expensive ($10+) and usually unhealthy. The Farmer's Fridge, on the other hand, is ideal if you're trying to stay healthy. The food also tastes really good and fresh. I had the Southwest Quinoa Bowl today and it was very filling and, because I went easy on the dressing, 350 calories. Each vending machine is touch screen and super easy to use, listing all the ingredients and nutritional info when you select a food item. The food comes in cute little plastic jars that you can either keep or recycle by putting back into the machine. There are also plates and utensils at the side of the machine. Check out their website for all the options they offer and get there early because the meals sell out quickly. A downside is that it's pretty pricey, but I'm not surprised. They prepare the food and refill the machines fairly often while giving you good portion sizes. That ain't cheap. Overall, I probably won't buy from it every day but I'll definitely make it a weekly (or twice-weekly) treat. Highly recommend! read more

What a great concept! Although still a little curious about the freshness as there are no packaged on or eat before dates on the jar. Atleast not that one I got. Great price! Super novel! Had to get one to check it out. read more

These jars are awesome! I don't have to wait in line and I get a full healthy meal. The packaging is really cute too! If you it there, you can recycle the jars in the vendor. It's perfect if you're between flights and actually healthier than most of the other nearby options (even other so called healthy ones). I also like that they give you the calories of the dressing separately so if you're on a calorie count, you have options! Tastes fresh AND if you sign up to be a member (free) then you get 50% off your first member purchase. read more

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We got a farmers fridge at my job a couple of months ago and it has been pretty awesome. The concept in itself was a little unusual at first because cmon who wants to eat salads from some fridge right? I don't know how long they've been there. To my surprise, the team from farmers fridge came in to educate us on how everything works. We sampled some of the salads and they informed ya that salads are fresh and replenished every morning. I have tried the salads and can definitely tell they're fresh and made that same day. Southwest salad is my favorite! read more

This vending machine serves way better food than any other food choices near the E and f gates. read more

Farmer's Fridge - Salad Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This is a magnificent idea, i wish every airport had it! I frequent the farmers fridge every time I'm in the Chicago airport whether it be for lunch there or to take along with me on the plane. Love the NAPA salad and the fact that I can add additional protein options if I'd like. Always fresh and tasty. Also recommend the chocolate trail mix and chi pudding! read more

Farmer's Fridge - Salad Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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SO good, healthy, & reasonably priced for the airport. I couldn't find a restaurant with gluten free options & this turned up by my gate. What a nice surprise! read more

Farmer's Fridge - Asian salad - Salad Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I just had a spiced cauliflower salad at the Chicago airport. This was by far the best "airport" food I've ever eaten. The veggies were fresh and crisp, the salad dressing was amazing. It was such a flavorful salad with fresh herbs. I gobbled up the whole thing with delight. Thank you farmers for providing a healthy tasty option for me while traveling! read more

I will never be accused of being a salad fiend, but this was a clutch option as we attempted to survive O'Hare. Lots of options, including add-ons like chicken, white cheddar cubes, and falafel bites. The salads are $9 which was at or better than the little market options strewing the concourses. Added bonus - 50% off entire first order if you sign up for their rewards thingy and they text you a code. My wife said she would easily have this again next time we are in an airport that features it. I tend to agree with her. read more

After two canceled flights, a 4 hour travel delay and miserable agents, Farmers Fridge was a beacon of light in this travelers long and exhausting day. I had never heard of or seen these machines before but they caught my eye as I was walking past so I decided to stop and take a look. I spent about 10 minutes swiping through all the amazingly delicious looking offerings, easily accessing the nutrition facts to see what would work with my Keto diet. The cauliflower rice bowl was AMAZING and the chia pineapple pudding was the best thing I've eaten in the past month. I will definitely try to find a copycat recipe for that one :). PLEASE come to Pittsburgh and I promise to eat from you everyday! Thank you for the fresh, tasty and healthy options. Can't wait to travel through ORD again! read more

Oh yum yum yum! Apple cinnamon oats were just like what I'd make at home - with almond milk too! Everything in the kiosk looked GREAT - amazing salads and bowls in containers that held leftovers nicely. The most health option I have found in an airport. I actually walked an extra mile and 1/2 to use the farmers fridge... read more

Get this!! By far the best option in the airport food scene. I had the harvest salad with apples, sweet potatoes, fennel, craisins, and mixed greens. Fresh and delicious! Conveniently packaged in a peanut butter style jar. The vending machine includes a small tray and utensils for eating on the go. What an Innovative concept. read more

Best idea ever If you want to be healthy and stop eating crappy fast food and heavy restaurant food this is awesome Finally something I can grab when we don't have a lot of time between flights read more

This machine is a little overhype. The salad is 9 dollars and their bowls are around 6.50 with there tiny portion of snack will cost 3.00. So for the portion they are expensive. If you are in a hurry, hungry and want something healthy this is your solution. The food look and taste fresh but who know what they spray it with to make it stay that way. If you can or willing to wait for food then there are better options outside the airport. read more

Was intrigued as I was about to board my flight and gave Farmers Fridge a try - best decision! It was absolutely delicious!!! I wish they had one of these in every airport. I got a Salad, side of chicken and the chia cup. All were fresh, delicious, and left me feeling healthy and much better than any airport / airline food alternative. I would also buy this for lunch when not traveling. Great concept and execution Farmers Fridge team!! Please come to San Francisco and Oakland!!! read more

Surprisingly good! Was dubious about a salad from a vending machine but the North Napa salad was great. Generous portion and doesn't make you feel awful after eating at the airport like the usual options. Look online for a 50% promo code. read more

Coolest idea to put some fresh options into the airports! The Napa salad was delicious. It was fresh and so much yummier than the fried airport options. It was also nice to be able to add proteins, I tried the chicken, and have this a part of the salad as well. If you're in the mood for fresh be sure to try it out! read more

Absolutely great. Best salads in O'Hare. Always fresh, very reasonable pricing, and much better than the premade salads you find at most of the other restaurants/stands at the airport. There is one in Terminal 3 by gate K6, and another in Terminal 1- made more. Highly recommend!! read more

I'm addicted to their Greek yogurt with fruit and granola. It's the best I've ever had and so fresh. They have farmers fridge by the baggage claim so I grabbed one on my way out. Thanks for providing healthy and delicious food options at the airport. Love it!!! read more

When a coworker told me about a salad vending machine, I was very skeptical. Sounded downright unfresh and unappetizing. But I went to see it anyway. I was so wrong! The packaging and presentation is awesome, and the salads are really good. I liked the Thai noodle salad. They restock the machine daily, and the food is likely fresher than that of some restaurants. read more

The first time I had it, it was fantastic! This time around the bell pepper tastes a little off. It's still better than the other airport food though. I really love the concept and point system. These really should be in every airport! I just wish they had an airport employee discount lol. read more

Was at the airport for a layover and discovered this machine with beautifully displayed salads in a jar. I decided to try them out and loved both the Asian noodle salad and coconut chia pudding. The Asian noodle salad was fresh and flavorful. Chia pudding was surprisingly decadent and delicious. Want to find a copy cat recipe to make the pudding now. I got a 50% off first order coupon so prices were reasonable. I hope these guys will be expanding soon as I would love to see them on the west coast! read more

My flight was late, and delayed on top of that. This was such a welcome sight, as I walked through the terminal-thinking about my empty fridge and wondering decent food I could hope to find on the way home. I bought several jars- and ate the salmon nicoise on the way home in my Lyft. First real vegetables in days, and I am so grateful. Everything was delicious and fresh. Salad vending machines are such a bizarre idea, but I support it completely. read more

Good food. Was it fresh even on Sunday afternoon? Yes. Were the contents good? Yes. However, it was only after I bought my salad that I found out they were out of forks. Nice. It would be much better if they packaged the fork with the jar. Plus where's my receipt? read more

Have I died and gone to vending machine heaven? You've got to be kidding me. Whoever made this blessing happen deserves big props. Incredible food that's real and not full of sugar. Never seen anything so good, quick, easy and fair priced at any airport anywhere. Please put one at the following airports: PDX, SEA (terminal c), sfo, oak, dfw, den, SLC, bos. Thank you Farmer's Fridge!! read more

Oh baby! The hunt for fresh, reasonably priced food in O'hare is over. This kiosk is ah-mazing and just $8. Thoughtful touches like a sealed jar so it doesn't leak in your backpack, an extra bowl to dump it into and recycled silverware make this worth the haul. But never fear.. there's one in B concourse too read more

Best choice for quick, healthy, and might I add delicious meal at the airport. Registered Dietitian approved!

I have always dreamed of having the perfect salad. I searched far and wide. I have dined at some of the most prestigious establishments, but never found the glass slipper of salads... until today. I was causally strolling through the airport, past gate K and the delightful green fridge caught my eye. With beautiful food displayed in the window I couldn't help but stop and gander at the beauty. I sat there and scrolled on it's I-pad like screen till I found the perfect dish. I settled on a Greek salad. But this was not any Greek salad, it was truly the glass slipper of the salad world and I Cinderella. The fresh, crisp, ingredients greeted my taste buds, and completed a dance in my mouth. I was so consumed in the flavor profile of my salad, that I completely lost track of time. I ended up missing my flight over this salad, but let me tell you 100% worth it! read more

WOWZA!!! I stumbled upon this upscale digital vending machine in the unattractive food court and was immediately mesmerized. So were all the patrons around me! Healthy, portable options!! I've never seen such fresh, unique, affordable salad offerings in an airport. I would seek this "place" out every time! Selection was easy, the digital screen had beautiful photos and detailed descriptions. I would suggest adding labels on the shelves, it could speed up selection a bit. Everything that was needed to easily pay, carry and eat was included - great use of space. I had the Mediterranean Bowl and didn't even need the dressing., so tasty. Added a side of Seasoned Chicken. Dessert of Pineapple Coconut Chia Pudding, which my son loved. All of that for only $13!! It was easy to eat on the plane and left me feeling satisfied. Please expand to more airports!! read more