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Pilsen Farmers Market
Category: Food Farmers Market Farmers Market [Edit]
18th St and Halsted StChicago, IL 60686
Neighborhood: Pilsen
- Hours:
Sun 9 am - 3 pm
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
10 reviews for Pilsen Farmers Market
10 reviews in English
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Review from Christine H.
Chicago, IL
8/16/2009
Yes, I know. Tiny. But solid. There is now a booth selling produce from Michigan as well as one from Illinois. Michigan is cheaper, but, call me biased, but the IL one has some better produce. I love the IL tomatoes. I am permanently turned off of grocery store tomatoes. Once fall hits, I'm only doing organic tomatoes, as those are the closest ones to IL's awesome ones. They also have green tomatoes, which I have been hard-pressed to find in Chicago. The IL peaches are awesome too. The blueberries from Michigan are a better deal.
Sometimes, people who sell vegan baked goods come. I like the choco bars and the vegan teacakes. I can't recall the names of the businesses, but there were only two who had any Vegan baked goods, so you'll know them when you see them. The mushroom people have good salsa (but it doesn't taste "Mexican"). The Indiana tent had some cheap cilantro, but their cherries were from Washington (WTF?).
Other places come to sell their wares, jewelry and whatnot, but I always come for the produce. A man selling used books was there for awhile too, which was neat (75% off list price). It might be a little pricier than Dominicks, Pete's, Cermak Produce, etc, but for certain foods, it's worth it. -
Review from Sarah E.
Chicago, IL
6/12/2011
I really enjoy going to the farmers market every sunday with my boyfriend and dogs. Although we are in walking distance, there is tons of free street parking. Dogs are welcome and the vendors rock. We really like the amish cheeses, grass fed beef and next week I will probably try apple butter. I wish that it was a little bit bigger because I love being able to support local and small businesses. I think more people should come on out and enjoy the market!
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Review from Sophia T.
6/9/2011
I'm proud of this lil market. Great veggies/fruits, nice folks/organizers, soy tamales, jewelry, and music. pls volunteer if you could, i did last year. this is just the beginning, they will grow fo sho.
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Review from Dusty K.
Chicago, IL
8/8/2010
This is by no means a bad review. Being a young market, not even 3 years old, it's very grassroots at this point. You'll see things here that you wouldn't see at a larger market such as used books for sale and people literally selling produce out the back of their truck. I was surprised to see a vendor selling grass fed beef so I bought some hot dogs, skirt steak, and a chicken. I also found some very dark honey which made me think of Guiness beer so I had to have some.
I hate to admit this but the variety isn't quite there to convert me as a regular. I feel great supporting this market in it's early stages but I would love for it to grow into something larger that offers up much more options. For now, I'll do my best to attend every so often during the warm summer Sundays. -
Review from Eric F.
Chicago, IL
6/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
We love coming over for the excellent produce. The other vendors have great offerings but the veggie truck in the back is our main shopping destination.
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Review from Richie D.
10/28/2008 2 photos
Now Yelpers, listen up, do you SUFFER from Hayfever like I do??
Here's a secret to save you money and make you less miserable:
Buy local honey at this market (a bottle is $10--way cheaper than OTC Zertec or Claritin) and eat a tablespoon a day. Before you know it, your allergies will be gone. Why?! Because the bees roam around the city and pollinate from the same plants that give your that runny nose and those itchy eyes. Think of it as a painless immunization. The beekeeper has her beehives right behind at her Carpenter Street house. If you really get into it, you can work a deal with the caring beekeeper to purchase a huge bucket for several months. And the honey is BEE-LICIOUS! (yes, that was lame).
More Good News:
Gosh, what a cute cultural market! The salespeople are so sweet and friendly. The love for what they specialize in or do shines through in their smiles. The market is like none of the others in the city due to its Latin American cultural roots and flavors.
They have private, original art for sale (meet the artisans themselves), fresh vegetables, breakfast items, coffee/tea/mate, delicious-looking pastries, dog treats, and my favorite...local honey products.
They even have a great looking website (listed above).
The Bad News:
While it is VERY small (10 tents possibly), they have a great variety of local products.
Bring cash! :)
The VERY Bad News:
You'll have to wait until next year ;(. The market only runs (well this past year) on Sundays from July 27th until October 26th 9 am to 2 pm.
Featured in the Weekly Yelp-Chicago "Farmers Market Almanac":
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Review from Anne P.
Chicago, IL
6/15/2009
This is a beautiful, wonderful thing to have so close to home.
I bought some honey, cheese, raspberry jam, a variety pack of mushrooms, some green beans and green peppers. Happy to support local folks and super-glad to have this available so conveniently.
Lots of folks will give out samples, too. Cheese, fudge, honey, jams, salsas. Yum.Listed in: My Neighborhood
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Review from James K.
Chicago, IL
8/16/2009
I'm so happy there is now a farmers market that I can walk to! Just a two minute walk and I am greeted with several produce stands as well as a few other food vendors.
I know this is a growing market - if you know vendors, get them to sign up and sell here! It's a great location!
I love that the produce is all fresh and in season items. I bought a giant onion today for $1. I hope that some meat vendors will come out and sell some naturally raised products before summer ends. -
Review from Chella G.
Chicago, IL
10/2/2008 1 photo
The Pilsen Market was launched in July '08 and I am one happy little customer. Every Sunday brings an assortment of arts and crafts, fresh produce, tasty coffees, and flowers to the Pilsen neighborhood. I picked up some delicious honey made by a beekeeper that lives down the block. Soy Organic market is there with delicious teas and local bakers present an assortment of cookies, cakes and breads. Thinking about it is making me hungry! You can find a great mix of local businesses and artisans, including a clothing designer and my pal Tiffany, who makes silkscreened tea towels and napkins.
It runs every Sunday through October in the bank parking lot at 18th Street and Halsted. Get there early for the best produce selection and don't forget your reusable bag!Listed in: My 'Hood in Pilsen
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Review from wade t.
Chicago, IL
9/26/2009
It's a tiny speck, like this... ( . ) More please. Close to home though. You can do it! Grow big!
