Well, it's large, the biggest in Chicago if I am right. While this means it gets crowded, many people also bring their adorable dogs with them, which make the crowds much more bearable. With this size, there is an excellent variety of goodies to buy. I don't just mean across categories, but also within them. For example, there are several vendors selling meats, cheeses, fruits/veggies, hot sauces, and so on. Speaking of variety, it seems that vendors change on occasion - a good reason to get something that I like rather than putting it off, and to come back again and again. This may partially explain why there is no map available. I don't know what happens on the back-end, as the only map I could find was from 2021. As nice as walking around and exploring is, having a guide of some kind would be very helpful. This becomes doubly valuable considering some vendors are selling prepared foods. On that note, some more eating areas would be welcome. The prices are on the high side, as can be expected from a Farmer's Market. That said, $4/pound for albeit organic potatoes seems very high. Thankfully for my wallet, I did not arrive hungry, or I would have thrown dollars to the wind. Final verdict: As far as Farmer's Markets go, Green City Market is great! You can find a wonderful variety, and every week can be a new adventure. Prices are very high, but that is to be expected. While the idea is that you buy something, there is no obligation to. Would return?: Absolutely, leaving room for breakfast or lunch, depending on when I go Would reccomend?: Yes, for the adventure if nothing else. Who knows, you might walk out with a jar of honey you loved after sampling. read more

We come to Green City Market every year, but this was the first time I actually stopped to try the food. While walking around, I kept smelling something really good and basically followed the scent until I found the Baked Cheese Haus booth. Soon as I saw them scraping all that melted cheese over the sandwiches, I already knew I was getting one. I went with the Jambon Cru. Melted raclette scraped over cured ham on toasted baguette with spring onions, baby gherkins, and Dijon. And wow... this thing was a cheesy overload. So much melted cheese, rich, creamy, and warm. The baguette was toasted with that nice crunch, sturdy enough to hold all of it together. Then the gherkins and Dijon came in and cut through all that richness with a little tang and sharpness, which made every bite better. Messy, cheesy, a little ridiculous honestly. The whole market has such a fun vibe too. Busy, lots of people walking around, fresh produce everywhere, live energy all around. The people at the booth were super friendly too. Now I'm seriously about to go to Wisconsin just to find them again. read more

Green City Market - Jambon Cru - Farmers Market Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

"The food is delicious!" It's fine for the price point, it's not some special deal. "The ambiance is lovely." There are generators everywhere allowing food to be fried, roasted, sautéed fresh...in a park. For me, the constant hum kinda diminishes the atmosphere. Look, I like this place. But it's _OK_. Variety of vendors (all expensive). Decent food. Community vibe. But nothing stellar. Honest review I once heard: someone standing in front of me was like "I am so glad the market is back it's like having air again." This person needs psychiatric help. read more

My first time at the market and definitely not my last! With a variety of vendors ranging from produce to coffee to farm-to-table meat and eggs, I was thoroughly impressed. For those who struggle with information overload at such markets, this one was the perfect size, making for a digestible stroll and an overall enjoyable experience. It was a very hot day but luckily many vendors were tucked away under some trees that provided plenty of shade. We ordered some delicious, meat-forward savory crepes from a stand and some lavender cold brew from Kikwetu (see my page for the individual review!) Dog friendly, kid friendly, and centrally located are just a few perks of the Green City Market. 10/10! read more

It's glorious to walk among the fresh produce. It's pricey, but for good reason. These farmers work hard to produce high quality food with few chemicals and do all the work of picking it, bringing it to the market, and setting it all up in attractive displays. They need help as the US government shutdown continues and SNAP benefits expire - people can't shop here and the farmers lose income. They have a matching donor program going on. Donate what you can. https://givebutter.com/F4zXYX read more

Great market. I love to get my produce here and it's a fun place to meet new people. Large enough to have variety but small enough to not feel overwhelming. read more

Hello - I just got back from the Green City Market BBQ event, and I wanted to let you know how incredibly disappointed I was with this event. I paid almost $200 per ticket, only to 1) wait in line for 20 minutes just to get inside the event 2) have a number of vendors run out of food less than an hour into the event, and 3) have a vast majority of vendors run out of food with 45 minutes still left in the event. It felt like a complete bait and switch. The event organizers and individual vendors should be absolutely ashamed of themselves for taking people's money, and then not following through in providing the food that was supposed to be included in my $200 ticket. Clearly the vendors each knew how many tickets had been sold, and should have planned to feed that many people. It is so disrespectful that vendors there literally only brought enough food for the first hour, and then closed up shop. The Green City Market published a list of vendors on their website, and I paid $200 for a ticket, expecting to have food from all of those vendors. I can understand if a few vendors ran out, but virtually everyone ran out of food with SO MUCH TIME left in the event, that it was ridiculous. I feel like I just foolishly handed over $200 and got completely ripped off in return. I was looking so forward to this event, and am now so sorry to say that I will never be back, and will make sure to spread the word that this event is a complete scam. read more

This is the best and biggest farmer's market I've been to in Chicago. It is also more expensive than my neighborhood's. Tons of options to eat and to take. Lots of sampling. High quality and tasty! I go on Wednesdays and it's lovely; Saturday looks too crowded! read more

I wish I could buy the whole place up! I'm excited to go back when it gets warmer. It's a great place to try some new things. Some booths had samples that were yum. A cheese booth was great about talking about the different types of goat cheese they had. A great place to bring your dog and socialize them. A favorite of mine was river hidden ranches garlic cheese spread. read more

Green City Market - Farmers Market Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

What a great start to our Saturday morning while visiting Chicago. Now downside is parking is horrible but we are in a big city. Growing up and spending several summers in Europe I've come to not only admire but truly love farmers markets. There's just something about vendors on vendors selling items they've come to perfect. Now the produce selection wasn't huge like the markets in Europe but it was enough. And if you're used to farmers markets that sell homemade crafts this is not the market. But food! They sold tons of food both fresh and hot goods. This is a market to definitely check out if you're ever downtown Chicago. Come hungry and leave full. Another plus is you get to enjoy live music while sitting in the lawn or even just walking around. read more

We love the Green City Market! This is a great place to spend your Saturday morning on a nice day and pick out fresh produce, fresh herbs, and grab lunch! I always come here to pick up local honey (from Chicago Honey co-op) and hot sauce (from Bushel & Peck's). Also the famous Raclette cheese sandwich is worth the trip every time. AND its pet friendly. I am sad to see the outdoor market come to an end this month but I am very much looking forward to the indoor market experience. read more

Green City Market - My famers market staples. I get a bottle/jar of each every time! - Farmers Market Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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A spectacular Farmers Market located in Lincoln Park! A plethora of fresh food from independent sellers, a handful of hot food and pastry vendors, and a great way to spend a weekend morning! Crepes, carnitas & cookies stand, the most amazing looking croissant breakfast sandwich, made to order pizza, excellent mini burgers, smoothies, grilled cheese & more! Do not pass up the Jambon Baguette with ham, pickle, and Dijon. It's a spectacle to watch them make it. They have a huge Cheese wheel under a heater and they melt the cheese right off onto the bread! A few negatives are that there are not enough drink options, no tables to eat or sit, and 2hr parking was advertised for $10 with validation in the lot next door but it actually costs $16. Overall, very busy, lots of hussle and bustle, dog walkers abs baby strollers everywhere, a quaint Market with lots of tents! I've been to the West Loop location but it doesn't compare in size, variety, or hot food vendors. There's also a location at Park at Wrigley. Def experience it while the weather is nice! read more

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As I progress deeper and deeper into my passion for food, I learn that I need to figure out ways to balance my love of sweet desserts with healthy meals. Over the past several years, I have been better about incorporating organic ingredients, fruits, and vegetables into my daily food repertoire, but I also want to educate myself in the locavore movement. I now search for farmers' markets when I travel so that I can interact with regional foodies that are dedicated to providing the masses with naturally-produced culinary components that are healthier for the patrons and the environment. So, while in Chicago, I made a point to ask my waiter at the green restaurant, Moto, for his recommendation on a local market. He advised us that the largest compilation of vendors would occur at the Green City Market in Lincoln Park the following morning. My friend and I immediately added the destination to our itinerary. The next day was sunny and perfect for being outdoors. We easily navigated the direct bus route from the River North area to the southern entrance of Lincoln Park. We were greeted by dancing toddlers surrounding a friendly man playing festive music on his bongo drum. The adorable scene brought smiles to our faces before we even had the chance to see the delicious food stations we would soon encounter. Vendors were selling everything from artful loaves of crisp bread to brightly-colored produce. There were also stands that were actually cooking lunchtime snacks like grilled, made-to-order hamburgers and custom fruit smoothies. I was particularly wowed by a sun gold tomato jam that acted as a sweet spread to breads and a tart marinade for meats. Unfortunately, the airplane liquid laws prevented me from purchasing a jar. The breadth of products available from the dedicated, gourmet providers was truly exciting. This was by far one of the most elaborate displays of local goods I have had the pleasure of interacting with. My Saturday afternoon spent at the Lincoln Park Farmers' Market was a positive, upbeat experience that allowed me to feel more like a native Chicagoan than a tourist. read more

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Loved the autumn colors here on an October morning last month. Despite the rain & nasty weather, my friends and I had a really nice breakfast at Abby's Crepes! * Butternut squash, rapini, roasted apples ($10) - 4 stars http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/q9ozbKbWtURmz2zZqyi7XQ?select=HCOx5jzJsLSG5yLkBniwJg#OVjUUZ1c0zWMSQ7YrwE_nQ http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/q9ozbKbWtURmz2zZqyi7XQ?select=HCOx5jzJsLSG5yLkBniwJg#nsTNxMiP_d5RDRlnUlqA4A The crepe was really soft, yet held the butternut squash well. Which, by the way, made a really nice savory crepe. I just thought the rapini was a little too sour - a little less of that and it would have been perfect! Full menu: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/green-city-market-chicago-2?select=6q8YD9C3d2dNiW9UTElU1g#6q8YD9C3d2dNiW9UTElU1g read more

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Green City Market is as good as advertised. I've been going for the past 7 years and its fantastic to see how much it's grown. Simple things to know The fruit and vegetable selection will change throughout the summer. It's better to go early so that you have the best selection. And order your pizza first before the line gets long. The market features amazing vendors that dish up other tasty favorites - grilled cheese, bakeries, veggies, flowers, meats, cheeses, dairy, basically anything that you'd prefer fresh and locally grown. Fun date idea to meet here, buy all your supplies for a meal, and then go home and cook all that goodness up! read more

The old lady working there was an absolutely the most rude person I've ever talked to. We asked nicely for a discount, just wondering if she could give us one, and she said we work very hard for all the things we have here, we don't give handouts, go and get a job you bums. I'm never going back to that booth ever again. Please Don't support her or her business, she doesn't belong there! read more

I came here on opening weekend with my friend and we tried this amazing melted raclette cheese on a toasted baguette. They melt the cheese in front of you and scrape it from the wheel. I was drooling just watching them do that. They serve it with spring onions, baby gherkins and Dijon mustard. You need to order it with the ham. They forgot to put it in ours, but it was still good because the raclette alpine-style cheese was just heavenly. It was the best and I was very happy. read more

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I was making my way through my neighborhood to get a sandwich from the spots I frequent everyday (boorrrinnnggg) when I saw white tents in the distance. Could it be? Is it that time of year already? Oh yes it is....The Chicago Green City Market has arrived! Whoo hoo! I skipped on over to the market, which will be here every Wednesday & Saturday throughout the entire summer. Another whoo hoo! I sampled a few cheeses and delicious veggies. I made my way over to the crepe booth, which was calling my name, until I saw a young woman walk who looked like she was really enjoying her delicious veggie sandwich. And I can see why she enjoyed it after having a goat cheese with veggie sandwich myself! Goat cheese is one of my favorite things ever, but what really made this sandwich so tasty was the fresh vegetables they loaded onto it...I don't even like asparagus, but couldn't get enough of the asparagus on this sandwich! YUM! $8.50 seemed a bit steep for a sandwich at a market, but I"ll pay $8.50 for this sandwich anyday! Welcome back Chicago Green City Market...I have a feeling we're going to get to be very good friends this Summer! read more

Maybe it was the cold Maybe it was the wind Maybe it was the time of the season Whatever the reason, I was a little underwhelmed by this market when I attended opening weekend. Talking to a few vendors I heard that the unseasonably cold weather and wind made them consider not setting up, so I'm assuming a number of other vendors weren't as brave. I expected see more variety, more stuff just asking to come home with me, but I left empty handed. It may be the time of the season, but the majority of vendors were selling cheese, herbs, plants, and meats. The cheese was fantastic, I could've made a meal out of the samples alone. The main thing that seemed to be missing were the fruits and veggies. I grabbed some lunch while I was there. The amazing aroma of crepes was calling my name, but sadly it wasn't meant to be. The wait for crepes was horrendous, I was told it would be a 45 minute wait; had I foreseen that I would've put an order in the minute I arrived instead of after browsing the market. I settled on a quesadilla from another vendor. At $10 I found it very pricey since it lacked that wow-factor; it also was more tostada-like. The people working the stand were very friendly and I was impressed at how they made use of everything, even using biodegradable plates, etc. that would later be composted. Despite the cold it was nice to sit outside and eat my lunch near a couple of musicians entertaining the crowd. The other entertainment, a tap dancer-accordion duo, was interesting to say the least. I'm going to make more of an effort this season to get my lazy butt out of bed and stumble the few blocks over here more frequently. It's pretty pathetic that I've lived this close for years, but only visited 2 or 3 times. Hopefully more visits will equal more stars! read more

Green City Market is great for its twice-a-week offerings, Wednesday and Saturday. I went on a Wednesday and was told it was about half the size of Saturday's market, but I also benefitted from half the crowd size, and a Chef demonstration by Rick Bayless. Sr. Bayless demonstrated the making of a Thanksgiving Squash soup, taught us about different types of squash, Mexican cinnamon, cane sugar; and noted the educational component to the GCM that delineates it from other farmer's markets in the City. Chef Demos take place at 10:30AM on Wednesdays and Saturdays inside the big white tent. Donate to the Market and help yourself to a nice cup of Intelligentsia coffee! Get some pastry or a crepe to munch on while you wander. Get your seasonal fall finds here: dark green kale, vibrant Swiss chard, acorn and butternut squashes, fresh apple cider. What are those weird purple and white carrots good for? The farmers are only too happy to discuss it with you! There's free parking across the street from the Peggy Notabaert Nature Museum, or street parking on Cannon Drive. Highly accessible by the #22 Clark Bus as well. The Green City Market runs through Dec. 23, then goes Saturday-only in January. What hearty finds await Chicagoans in the middle of Winter? I can't wait to find out! read more

Green City Market had their huge BBQ today and it was sensational. Other than it being a tad toasty out today, it was a hit. The vendors and their food selection was A+. The balance of Food and Drink vendors was well thought out and drool worthy. Definitely worth the price of the tickets. I left so so soooo full and satisfied from all the pop ups. Of course Maple & Ash killed it, as did several of the other guys. Find a lot of new places that have been added to my MUST VISIT list, so stay tuned for those reviews Some parts of the park were muddy, but that's just nature and can't be helped. Looking forward to next year and the gluttony that will surely follow. read more

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BEST FARMER'S MARKET IN CHICAGO EVER! Thank you so much for the hard-core recommendations of Yelpers! I loved eating the colorful grapes, ranging from pink to purple, of Green Acres that is based in Indiana. They were juicy, sweet and easy to eat, since the skins were thin. They were so good that I bought 4 bags of grapes. I highly recommend you stopping by Green Acres! I also saw booths that sold crepes, jams and honey. I am definitely interested in stopping by sometime this week again to check them out. DON'T MISS OUT THE GREEN CITY MARKET! read more

Green City Market - Farmers Market Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Running from 7 AM to 1 on Saturdays from roughly May 2nd through October 31st, this is one of the best local organic markets in the city. The GPS address is 1800 North Clark Street and more information can be found at: chicagofarmersmarkets.us but I can tell you that it is a wonderful source of clean, unadulterated food that is reasonably priced. My wife and I are raw vegan and we leave with bushel loads every time we shop here. Not only is it one of the longest running markets on the calendar, but it is one of the oldest and most respected in the Chicago area. Unique items about such as zucchini flowers, beet ketchup, artisan cheeses, organic non-gmo tofu, and on and on. Breakfast crepes are amazing, Gayle's cheese sandwiches are to die for, and there is a portable wood burning oven that turns out authentic italian-style pizzas nonstop (a good portion of the crowd was carrying pizza boxes while they shopped). Parking is a premium but the market opens at 7 and paid parking doesn't start until 8, so we try to get there at 7 and get our shopping done in an hour so we don't have to pay. An hour for us is plenty of time and we dally. Of all the markets we have frequented in Chicagoland, we like this one the most. read more

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On June 7 of this year, TimeOut Chicago published a small item extolling the Becker Lane porchetta sandwich at Green City Market (http://timeoutchicago.com/restaurants-bars/15408866/becker-lane%E2%80%99s-porchetta-sandwich-market-watch). They painted a hell of a picture and really revved up my taste buds. I cut it out of the magazine and kept that little nugget in my top dresser drawer. I wasn't going to go several miles out of my way to spend $12 on a pork sandwich, but in case I found myself at the market at any point this summer, I wanted to keep a reminder of this supposed marvel. Well, it took nearly three months, but I finally got the sandwich. And it was worth the wait. And the twelve bucks. This was one of the best sandwiches that I have eaten in recent memory. And the guys slinging them are pretty cool too. It was worth the trip by itself, but the rest of the market seemed pretty anemic. Was it the Labor Day weekend? The recent drought? There were noticeably fewer vendors and patrons than I remember from the last few times. Shrug. I'll be back next spring for another porchetta. read more

They foster this "green" image, but then proceed to allow the selling an unsustainably harvested species with roots and all ripped from the ground... AKA ramps. Don't believe me? They're seeing major population declines across the US and Canada. They take 10 years to reach maturity and start producing seeds, and the seeds do not have a high germination rate. Colonies take a long time to recover from indiscriminate picking which is exactly what restaurants and the sellers at this and many other farmers markets are doing to feed the craze. The solution? Sell the leaves only and then leave the rest of the plant to grow. Wish they could do better but greed always wins out apparently. Otherwise, selection is decent though be sure to get there earlier since a lot of the vendors pack up before the stated time read more

We went to the Chicago Green City Market since we were going to the Lincoln Park Zoo and it's just right there on the South end of Lincoln Park. Lots of booths: pumpkins apples cranberries from MI cheese from Wisconsin apple cider mushrooms some kind of grass juice thing Worth checking out. Just saw this on Yelp: Come celebrate the end of the Outdoor Market season with a special 9:30 am tasting provided by some of Chicago's greatest pastry chefs. read more

This market is open Wednesdays and Saturdays. I have to say that for a Wednesday at 7:30 in the morning it was full with a lot of folks.....some look like it was a stop off before heading into the office (*grin*....I used to know what that was like). The vendors rotate, some coming in every other week or even once a month, which is a positive in my book as it keep it changing as well as something to look forward to week to week or even month to month. Stands that were there had a good assortment of fresh herb plants (basil, thyme, oregano, etc), nice arrangements of cut flowers. Many stands with fresh produce - and an excellent amount of heirloom tomatoes, which are an issue due to problems in other states. Meats included sheep and elk. Several stands were selling prepared dishes/meals right there on the stop. Breads and pasteries were also abundant. There are two area on the fringe of the vendors rows that have nice plastic chairs to sit down and relax or enjoy something you just purchased. So why 4 stars? Well parking is tricky and there is lot near by, but $9 at standard price for 2 hours with a discount to $5 if validated in the Green City Market, but I still think that is pricey. You can park on the street for free until 9am.....IF you can find a spot. Next the prices were a bit high, but consider these folks are driving some distance to make it to this location I can understand if gas costs are baked into some of these prices. I'd say everything was $2 to $4 more than what you'd find in say a Whole Foods based on grocery shopping I did just 2 days ago. Conclusion........This is must see for anyone.....great quality food, a ton of selection compared to other markets, and true support for sustainable relatively local growers. read more

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Wow. Completely worth it - I am a little loathe to share this place with anyone for fear that it shall not live up to my previous experience the next time I visit Chi town. Came here with my brother and sister in law, and totally loved the organic, delicious, gonna make you love it foodfest. Grilled cheese sandwiches here will make your knees tremble. Elk jerky will make you become a voracious velociraptor, wanting more; pea tendrils will then make you want to commit to extreme veganism - can I say more? Kudos to all the purveyors here - you are all heroes in your own communities, and certainly serve your patrons well. I can only hope to strive to offer the same excellence in my own microcosm. Will most certainly be back!!! read more

I've been to farmer's markets in Italy and other places so I won't compare apples to oranges, but for Chicago, the Green City Market does pretty good and I'm glad to see this idea catching on. I like this market better than the one at Daley Plaza, somehow it seems more natural to buy fresh fruits and vegetables in a park setting than in the middle of the Loop. At Green City, you can find an assortment of fruits, vegetables, fresh herbs, honey, flowers, even pies (and I'm bummed that they were all sold out by the time we got there). We sampled some peaches and had to get them. Too bad I couldn't buy anything else because we were heading to Perennial across the street for brunch. It was hard to look but not buy. Saturday morning crowd was not too bad. I'll have to plan better next time and pickup ingredients for my own brunch. read more

What a fabulous farmers market! This market focuses on local, sustainably raised products. It's open Wednesdays and Saturdays in the Southwest corner of Lincoln Park (you can park in the lot off Stockton at North Ave. and get your parking validated at their booth). I wasn't expecting there to be too many vendors there on a Wednesday, especially since the weather this morning looked kind of iffy, but my mother and I braved the clouds (which burned off anyway) and headed down to the park. So glad we did! Not only were there vegetables, but also honey, cheeses, meats, baked goods, flowers, herbs, demonstrations (someone from Uncommon Ground was doing a demo while we were there), foods prepared while you waited (Mom and I split a crepe), and more. There was even music: a duo played folk tunes on a banjo and hammered dulcimer. Many other shoppers were there as well, which surprised me for the week day and the previously questionable weather. I got: - small, sweet strawberries from Michigan - green garlic (like a cross between bulb garlic and a green onion or something; I plan to make a recipe I have for Chai Chicken Wings with Green Garlic Aioli) - spring onions (look like overgrown green onions) - butter lettuce (I am now looking at all my salad dressing recipes to see what is worthy of dressing this lettuce, it looks so nice!) - radishes (lots of varied types of radishes to be seen, different colors and shapes) - portobello mushrooms (the vendor i bought from was selling only mushrooms, as well as mushroom salsas and pickled mushrooms in jars, and they were beautiful; often the mushrooms in stores look kind of blackish where they're not supposed to, but these were pure white on the stems, very fresh) I rushed home and used the mushrooms to make Mollie Katzen's Nut-Crusted Portobello Mushroom Fritters for dinner, which were delicious. Having all this lovely produce at my disposal made my pull out my recipe binder and look at my salad dressing recipes again as well as ideas for other meals. For getting me re-inspired about my cooking alone, the Green City Market deserves five stars. But it's also a nice setup with a lovely mission. I hope I'll get to go back this season; you should definitely check it out too. Even if you don't cook, no one can go wrong with a basket of berries to eat under a tree as the sun comes out. read more

Definitely one of the best farmer's markets I've ever been to. Prices are a little high but you're paying for high quality food made by people who actually care AND you're in Chicago...so it really should be expected. They have fruits, vegetables, grass-fed meats, dairy, eggs, pickled vegetables, flowers, honey, and several other fun local finds. They also have food vendors and I really think my husband only agrees to accompany me because he loves the bacon glazed cookie that the lovely chefs over at Cookies and Carnitas make! (They also have really great pork rinds!) Bottom line is Green City Market is an outstanding place to find local, seasonal food and support your local farmers. I recommend going pretty early as it can get a bit crowded, especially if you're trying to find somewhere to park. read more

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This market is fantastic! It's a must do in the summer. Grab a pastry or some other tasty treat and wonder through all the goodies. The flowers are wonderful and of course any of the produce. My must-do at the market is getting a pastry from Bennison's. They're the BEST danishes in the city! But you can't go wrong with any of the food vendors. When it's warm/dry, bring a picnic blanket and enjoy lunch at the market! read more

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Loved it! My first visit to the Green City Market was yesterday - and I couldn't believe I hadn't stopped in yet. While there were plenty of market stalls, there were also plenty of food stalls as well, so you can definitely make this a destination for dining. I didn't buy much on this trip (the bike made it somewhat difficult), but I did pick up some flowers and fruit and both were high quality and priced right. A great farmer's market in the city and I highly recommend it! The salad greens looked amazing as did basically everything else there. I did notice that even though I was there around 11am, things were already beginning to sell out, so don't delay if you're going to visit! read more

Love the market but I will never buy flowers there again. Bought these beautiful flowers yesterday at the tent at the southwestern corner of the market and they are all droopy and dead already...not happy , especially because prices at the market are not the cheapest. read more

Green City Market - Farmers Market Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I love the Green City Market!!! I myself am extremely bias of the produce that comes from Michigan. If you didn't know, Michigan has phenomenal soil that creates wonderful horticulture and produce. In the fall you have wonderful apples, in the summer you get delicious cherries and blueberries. Green City Market is where I go to get my true taste of Michigan produce. It also features amazing vendors that dish up other tasty favorites - grilled cheese, bakeries, veggies, flowers, meats, cheeses, dairy, basically anything that you'd prefer fresh and locally grown. I typically leave with more than I planned for and end up cooking a delicious meal right from scratch. One of my favorites is the raclette cheese stand - they melt raclette cheese onto French baguettes with hot lamps....so good! Pro Tip - come with $20 in cash and try to form your own recipes with just the $20! read more

Very lovely farmers' market - the location is awesome, the products are great, and the vendors offer lots of samples and information about their wares. It does the double duty of the best farmers' markets, which I think is to: 1) Deliver awesome food (MUST try the apple cider doughnuts and the cider at the very least) 2) Inspire you to make your own! This time I was inspired to get some new herbs for my indoor apartment collection, freshly baked bread, and some apples to make pie - can't wait to make good use of all of them and hopefully go back soon! It is a little overpriced, more than the grocery store, but considering its location that's not terribly surprising - just make sure you only pay for the truly special items! read more

Oops! Looks like we're back indoors. This market is year round. As of this week, it's only on Saturdays in the Peggy Notebaert Museum. So hands down this is the best market in the city. From Spring to Fall a great variety of fruits and veggies. This time of year crunchy apples, acorn squash, broccoli, greens, brussel sprouts, root vegetables, tomatoes, onions, garlic, potatoes, sweet potatoes, just to name a few. Everything is fresh and you get to know your farmers. There are also cooked foods(eg. Grilled sandwiches, apple cider fritters, crepes, soups, chili), cooking demonstrations, meats, baked goods, salsas, etc. In the summer you can take the little ones to the zoo and in the winter enjoy the museum. read more

This is one of the best Farmers Markets I've ever been to. It's big and has plenty of offerings. I always find a large variety of fruits, vegetables, canned goods, breads, and cheeses. I went to the market on Wednesday and Saturday of this week and both days are equally awesome, although the set-up is a little different each day. A few of my favorite purchases from this week: peaches, garlic, purple carrots, and pickles. I'm also in love with the freshly squeezed fruit soda from Seasons Soda. I had apple mint flavored soda on Wednesday and cantaloupe flavored on Saturday. If you are traveling to this market, I plan you get started early. I only live 3 miles away but the commute to the market can be tricky after 10AM. I like to get up around 8AM and get there first thing. If you are driving, there is metered parking on Clark, I've never had a challenge with finding a spot. (especially early in the AM) read more

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Awesome farmers market with great produce! Check the seasonal calendar to know what type of vendors to expect when shopping for your fruits and veggies. You can always count on the delicious cheese, apple cider donuts, crepes, flowers, jams, and grilled cheese and raclette! It's fun to buy random items for your fridge, but I've found it best to check out what's in season in advance and come ready to shop to make a nice fresh meal for dinner. Most produce is fresh and driven in that morning from Michigan, so it can't be beat. read more

This is a great Farmer's Market, especially that it is so close to the Zoo and great foods around the area! The apple cider donut in this market is phenomenal! The fruit, vegetables and flowers here are beautiful too! Love the vibe and location. Will frequent this market regularly! read more

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