The Best Markets to Know in Chicago

Chicago French Market

Located in the larger MetraMarket mall in West Loop, the Chicago French Market is a European-style indoor market managed by the Bensidoun family, an experienced group of market operators from Paris. As it features almost 30 specialty vendors selling a wide variety of artisan food and drinks, including fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and seafood, it’s also a great spot to grab breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with options from sushi and burritos to baked goods and gelato.

Chicago French Market, 131 N Clinton St, Chicago, IL, USA, +1 312 575 0306

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Green City Market

Chicago’s first year-round farmers’ market was the brainchild of chef, author, and entrepreneur Abby Mandel. It aims to promote quality, sustainably raised produce and products, and to bring local producers and farmers to their customers in the city. In the winter, the market takes place at The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, and in the summer, there are locations in Lincoln Park, West Loop, and at the Park at Wrigley. Demonstrations and music are commonplace at the market, and workshops, BBQs, and meals are also regular occurrences during the summer.

Green City Market, N Clark St & N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, USA, +1 773 880 1266

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Randolph Street Market

Selling everything from independent and locally designed fashion, antiques and art to vintage furniture, fashion, clothing, and jewelry, the Randolph Street Market is another European-style indoor-outdoor market that also contains several smaller markets: the Chicago Antique Market, the Indie Designer Market, and Modern Vintage Chicago. Tickets are $8 online and $10 at the gate, and the market is typically held one weekend a month come rain or shine.

Randolph Street Market, 1340 W Washington Blvd, Chicago, IL, USA, +1 312 666 1200

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