L'afrique Market — Local services in Chicago

A gem of a find in Chicago's downtown - the South loop!

I stumbled upon L'afrique last week in South Loop - an International specialist grocery story and what a treat!!! Not only was it an incredibly nostalgic experience seeing items and old familiar brands you don't typically find your local Mariano's, Jewel or Whole Foods but the staff and service was next to none. The owner IB/Brian made it a point to personally greet every patron and make them feel right at home and he was only too eager to hear about new products you'd like to see In store. I walked out with these "Jamaican Curry Style Patties" (they were a 10/10!) and Milo - which I haven't been able to find in my last fews in the states! Whether you're in the area or not, definitely worth...

I recently had the pleasure of visiting this market and it was an amazing cultural experience! The owners and workers were friendly and welcoming, and I felt like I was transported to a pocket of Africa within the bustling city of Chicago. There was a wide selection of products, from authentic and traditional items. What impressed me the most was the attention to detail and quality of every product. It was clear that the vendors take pride in their work and strive to provide the best possible experience for their customers. I highly recommend this market for anyone looking for a unique and authentic...

I love going to L’Afrique Market. They always have the African produce and items I need and it’s so nice not having to go all the way up north or down south since I live in the South Loop area. I’ve even referred this place to my non-African friends looking for items like oxtail and plantain. The owner is also a very nice guy and very supportive of the African community here in Chicago. My favorite grocery store...