Lincoln Square Farmers Market — Local services in Lake View Township

Like someone said in another review a year ago, the pavement is TREACHEROUS, especially for anyone who has trouble walking. It is so bad that there are several signs warning people that it is poorly maintained.

PETS are allowed which is unsanitary and bewildering that it isn't against a municipal code (as it is at farmers markets in the suburbs and in Michigan).

If the pavement was fixed and pets were banned, I would give this 5 stars.

I've been here twice on Tuesdays around 11:30 am. Both times there were no lines and it wasn't crowded. Plus the building to the north provided shade so it wasn't hot like in Andersonville.

There is a large selection and good variety of products. I am very pleased that over half the vendors are actual farmers!

As with anywhere you go: some prices were ridiculously high, most prices were reasonable (especially if you consider that fresh produce is far more nutritious than at grocery stores = you get what you pay for), and some items are a BARGAIN (e.g. farm fresh MUSHROOMS cost the same or less than any grocery store. Check out that farmer's RIVER VALLEY MARKET on Wilson @Wolcott).

FREE PARKING is available 2+ blocks away on residential side streets, but check very carefully for "PERMIT ONLY" signs (e.g. don't park on Leland from 9-11am or on Eastwood from 9am-5pm).

If you don't like plastic bags (that are free and not $0.07), then...

one of my must do during the summer is get a Sugarbabe watermelon from the Lincoln Square Farmers Market. It's soooooo delicious, best watermelon ever.

the donuts and nuts are also a must try. I initially bought the donuts because I was craving donuts and saw it there but these are so light and airy. I had mine with cinnamon and sugar. Munch those up in seconds.

The roasted nuts you can smell from miles away and they are always so friendly offering u free baits lol i mean samples and once you try it, it's really hard to walk away not getting a bag

kind of miss the...

My first time here today. Bought things from most venders. The focaccia bread is to die for. Brought it home, warmed it up in some olive oil and added a little butter, dipped it in the burgundy mushroom pasta sauce, which we also used with fresh pasta, ate some fresh cut up mango which was cut into the shape of a flower, bought delicious chicken, eggs and fruits. Can't...