SOAR Farmers Market — Local services in Chicago

Used to live in the hood and had almost forgotten about this wonderful little farmer's market in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art.

It has almost everything the larger markets offer. I scored four of the season's last field-grown tomatoes... a bouquet of fragrant eucalyptus... a loaf of fresh herb bread... a chocolate covered yummy... and a healthy ponytail plant to take the place of my old scraggly one that had outgrown its pot. I would have bought more veggies but had just grocery shopped the day before.

Open on Tuesdays, when the museum is closed. Only the gift shop was open... my favorite place for unique gifts. Almost impossible...

Overall they carry really nice fresh local produce and herbs. These are slightly on pricier side but worth it - The mint I got from here is super fresh and fragrant and good quantity. Also, they got such beautiful flowers at market price. The Crepes stand was the highlight of my visit - fresh strawberries and banana crepes with chocolate and caramel sauce! Just add a dash of pie crumbs for crunch and you got yourself a mouthful of delight! 😋 and their cinnamon rolls...

Missing two stars because of change in rules concerning dogs. Prior to Covid, dogs were allowed into the market. I live in Streeterville and going to the market after my morning walk with my dog was a weekly Tuesday routine enjoyed by both of us. I understand during the height of the pandemic the need for physical space but at this point please reconsider the...