South Loop Farmers Market — Local services in Chicago

The winter indoor market is less of a farmer's market and more of a vendor market. Various restaurants, home goods, some fresh fruits and veggies were available but not that many. One thing is that several of the vendors didn't practice any sanitation with their samples - people coughing on their hands then reaching for chips, breads, etc - and that was absolutely a turn off. Also a very cramped environment indoors and overpriced for the most part. The positives is that especially in this political climate, it was nice to find and support black women owned businesses instead of other places that may or may not support DEI efforts. Surprised it goes until March because I had seen everything within the two hours that I had for free parking validation, which was more than enough time. Wouldn't go back unless I was directly...

One of the better farmers markets downtown. Two great locations - Grant Park and Printer’s Row - from spring through early fall, plus an indoor market at Roosevelt Collection that’s a ray of sunshine amid the gloomier, colder months. Speaking for Printer’s Row and Indoor, this market is a bit stronger on local prepared foods than produce. Stand out vendors include Banter bakery, Laconic Foods for olives and honey, Yvolina’s for incredible tamales and fiery salsa, Mezze for Greek ready-to-eat meals and dips, Jacobson Farms, Hebron Farms for dairy and meats, Fem Rituals for incense, and the best ever whiskey...

I've gone here a couple of times and it's usually a nice time but today it looked like a PetSmart 🤢. Everyone isn't ok with having dogs breath over their food. Some of the dogs were big and at eye level with the food. Barftastic!!! Do better. You're going to lose attendees. Make a South Loop Pet Farmers Market for people that won't leave their...