Time Out Market Chicago

Excited to finally have a Time Out Market in Chicago. All the hottest chef's restaurants are collected in the Fulton Market and this place was even more packed than when it first opened!

I was hoping this place would be a bit bigger compared to the one in Lisbon (Lisbon's is dare I say 3x bigger). It has a similar feel, very modern, cool and energetic. Prices are just as high as the actual restaurant, but you self seat once you order at the counter. Finding a table took some scavenging as you try to find a group that is about to finish and leave. Some open theater level seating on 2nd floor which had a lot of kids running around smashing themselves into the seat cushions. My food order was missed and was immediately resolved once I asked about my wait time.

Mixed cocktail at the bar, at $12 a piece, a tad disappointed with the quality as I've sampled a few drinks from my friends to get a general overview. There is a hidden higher-tier cocktail bar on the 2nd floor that we did not get to try which could be better...

Overall, the place is a bit hectic for what you can spend equally at a nice restaurant, but I stay positive that things will sort itself over time. The casual atmosphere, the exploration of finding something exciting to try and accessibility is worth a stop. There are several food halls in the city now and this is definitely the most crowded I've seen, hoping for more good things to come and RIP Fulton Galley that didn't have the hype level and was just a few blocks down the street.

Love all the options in Time Out Market - This place is perfect for out of town guests who don't know exactly which cuisine they want or if you have multiple people with different preferences. It's good for lunch, dinner, cocktails, and even dessert - They have it all. They have a rooftop bar area open in the summer which is so much fun when the weather is warm. Some restaurants are pricier than others in the market but there's plenty to choose from.

They have an amazing rose cocktail at the bar and highly recommend trying it!

*This review only applies to the Billy Kim Ramen Bar*

Went to the Time Out Market for the first time today and was very excited to get ramen as I had been craving it for a while now. However, my total experience was average.

I eagerly walked up to the counter to place my order but this soon disappeared as my sister and I approached the perpetually frowning cashier. She gave very curt answers in my questions and only displayed professionalism when she asked me if I had any allergies. When I went to pick up my order, there were no other customers in line and the same cashier was standing near my order. She didn't greet me as I approached the counter. Once I reached, I looked her square in the eyes and said thank you. This woman didn't even flinch or say anything! She should be trained or fired since she lacks even the most basic manners. When I went to Time Out, I didn't think I would encounter an employee who needed a time out herself!!!

Despite the disappointing customer service, I had hope in the food. The food came out fast, which was a plus. I ordered the pork ramen and it had its own pros and cons. The pork itself was good but not breath-taking. The kimchi in the dish was delicious and it saved the broth as it was kind of bland without it. I loved the cilantro in the dish because it gave a fresh taste to a rather heavy meal. The egg was upsetting on the other hand. The rude cashier told me their ramens only included a hard boiled egg. I agreed to have it in my meal, but I found this to be weird because soft boiled eggs are usually included in ramen. Hard boiled eggs are better suited for salads. The egg was cooked perfectly, but the dish would've been better off with a soft boiled egg. Overall, the ramen was average and nothing to write home about.

I won't be returning to this stall the next time I go to Time Out. I will try food from other vendors.

Are freeloaders who only came to Chicago's Time Out Market as respite from the cold allowed to review the food hall? We had just come from having lunch & dessert elsewhere & checking out the surrounding Fulton Market District, so although we took a couple laps to browse their 20 eateries, nothing tempted us to make a purchase. I thought about holding off on reviewing until I've actually tried their offerings, but I have no immediate plans to return to ChiTown, let alone their Time Out Market.

The first floor has cafeteria-style seating, the second floor has comfortable lounge seating that overlooks the first floor. If I'm remembering correctly, there are outlets nearby. Prime spot for people watching & catching up with friends all while charging your phone battery. #freeloaders

Modern building with a gorgeous skylight. Bathrooms are clean but dimly-lit. Touching mural celebrating the late Virgil Abloh. Cozy shelter from 40° weather. Oh, and I hear they serve a variety of food here, too.

This place is fun. It's really cool how many different places and types of food there are. It is a very easy recommendation to go to on a night out or if people are visiting. The food quality is great there are so many different options.

My only complaint is the prices can be quite high and the portions are not very big. It changes stall to stall But in general it's the only reason I don't go regularly.

Great spot to come hang out with friends or for me stop in for a quick snack and drink before dinner reservation. Looks like there are many more vendors moving in soon also.

Food halls/food courts/public markets whatever you want to call the concept of a bunch of restaurants-eateries-shops all under one roof, I do not have any in my area. Or near (less than an hour away). I tend to find one when in Atlanta or out-of-town, and I deeply love the idea. Why be forced to choose one cuisine when everyone can find something(s) they like. I also love the self-created tapas aspect; get a small dish from here, get another small dish from there, drink from one spot, dessert from another. And when I researched where to take a small group of my co-workers while in Chicago, I found Time Out Market.
Now are they the only such market in Chi-town? No. I'm not even sure they were the closest. But what I do know is they had a awe-inspiring diversity of choice and quality selections. Burgers, ramen, shakes, full bar, build-your-own pizza, brisket, chicken-and-waffles, hot chicken bao buns, bakery, and rooftop bar (which was not open during lunch).
How good was it? Enough to go two days in a row. One day the weather kept us inside, but the second day it was warm enough to enjoy an outside table. Such a beautiful and delicious place. I know if you are visiting there places demanding your attention (e.g. Chicago deep dish pizza), but please be sure to add this to your list. And locals, I am so jealous. How do you not eat there every day?

An international cuisine food hall in the round, a place where a diverse party can come as a group and one stop shop, where everyone can find their individual jam. Featuring a full bar downstairs, as well as one on the third level. Bathrooms are 2nd level, womens left side, mens right side. There are stairs, but also includes an elevator.
Is the food quality the best? It is a food hall, so it's not awful, but neither is it great, it is more adventurous than your average lunch fair. It is a fun place to meet up, grab a bev or bite and hang with people.

Fun place to visit for sampling local restaurants that are mostly good. Some establishments, like Firecakes donuts, do not belong there in terms of quality and alignment with other restaurants.

It would be better to have a dessert place like ice cream or bakery instead. Otherwise, this is a fun place to visit and try many different dishes across restaurants.

I love going to these food courts/markets. They're not your typical food court that you find at the mall, these are actually good quality food. Timeout's prices are pretty standard since I've gone to similar ones in other cities. Yes you will find a lot of people especially during lunch/dinner time. This is located in West Loop. Parking wise, you can find some street parking as well as on the app Spot Hero. I tried different items. Service was great at each stall. Didn't have to wait long. Plenty of seating on both levels. Some of these items may not be on the current menus.

-Southern Gent (6 wings on waffle) 5/5 - nice, savory flavor. Chicken wings were perfectly seasoned. Meat was succulent. Waffle was very tasty. Good size portion.
-Emparogis 5/5 - very flavorful. Portions are large and shareable. Taste great with the sauce.
-Kielbasa perro 5/5 - meal on its own. I love the combination of flavors on one plate.
-Colombian cola 5/5 - not as sugary as Pepsi or Coca-Cola.

We had stopped by the new Guinness brewery and got hungry so we walked over.

It's large! Very much a food hall experience with tons of seating upstairs and downstairs. There was also a DJ playing music.

There's quite a variety of options here as well as a bar. My cousin and sister opted for ramen while I tried a vendor selling burgers and truffle fries.

I felt like the food was pricey. But I did think that the portions sizes were good. I was very full. My burger wasn't the most flavorful but it was huge! And the truffle fries didn't have truffle on most of the fries but it was a large platter with thick fries!

My friends enjoyed their ramen too. Large bowls!

Once you order, they give you a beeper so you know when your food is ready to pick up.

We sat upstairs which was clean. Staff seem to be aware when folks leave and clean up right away.

Bathrooms were clean. Lots of stalls.

I will add that I felt a bit older than most of the crowd. It looked to be mostly college aged folks and others in their 20s. Still, it seems like mostly a young demographic.