Foxtrot
Cafe · Loop
236 S Franklin St Suite L1-16, Chicago, IL 60606
Highlights
Curated market with local goods, coffee, wine, and delivery
Curated market with local goods, coffee, wine, and delivery
"A local vendor that previously released a Chicago-style hot dog–flavored chip in 2023, representing earlier efforts by area companies to translate beloved city dishes into snack form." - Sam Nelson
"Dallas Morning News food editor Anna Butler called it a bit of a ‘‘zombie restaurant,’’ saying, "Does a zombie restaurant count? I found myself driving to shuttered [the spot] for weeks — for a breakfast taco and to work — after its sudden demise." - Courtney E. Smith
"Dennis Lee called the implosion “absolutely incredible,” adding: “Followed up with their questionable thinking that a comeback is going to be a good idea, considering the hostility and fallout that occurred afterward. I only associate that name with negativity now.” Monica Eng echoed the implosion question, asking simply, “The implosion?” Amy Cavanaugh said, “I was — and still am — obsessed with the story. It says so much about the landscape today.” Jeffy Mai noted the polarized public reaction: “People have really strong opinions about it, and the fact that it actually reopened as a new entity kind of boggles the mind.” Together these comments paint a picture of a business whose dramatic collapse, fraught aftermath, and surprising re-emergence dominated conversation and provoked strong, often negative feelings." - Ashok Selvam
"A controversy involving a local company drew sharp criticism: people called the situation "despicable" and described it as "not entirely surprising, but par for the course in how the people with power treat the working class," signaling broader concerns about treatment of workers." - Nadia Chaudhury
"Brenda Storch reflected that its sudden closure — and the passionate social media buzz that followed — "brought the surprising realization that this spot had become a part of countless daily routines, mine included." - Ashok Selvam
