SOAR Farmers Market

Great farmers market with lots of produce options as well as some other food vendors! Pretty good prices too all around! If the tofu stand is there, I’d highly recommend trying a sample at least - it’s delicious!!

Used to live in the hood and had almost forgotten about this wonderful little farmer's market in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art. It has almost everything the larger markets offer. I scored four of the season's last field-grown tomatoes... a bouquet of fragrant eucalyptus... a loaf of fresh herb bread... a chocolate covered yummy... and a healthy ponytail plant to take the place of my old scraggly one that had outgrown its pot. I would have bought more veggies but had just grocery shopped the day before. Open on Tuesdays, when the museum is closed. Only the gift shop was open... my favorite place for unique gifts. Almost impossible street parking.

Looking for farm fresh and organic produce in Chicago? Just check out the farmers markets. They offer fresh products from vegetables & fruits, meats, eggs, cheese, coffee, live cooking and so on. Soar market is right within the city center. Nice days during summer and fall seasons

A little bit pricy but very good organic local veggies, beautiful flowers and a lot kinds of aromatic herbs

Missing two stars because of change in rules concerning dogs. Prior to Covid, dogs were allowed into the market. I live in Streeterville and going to the market after my morning walk with my dog was a weekly Tuesday routine enjoyed by both of us. I understand during the height of the pandemic the need for physical space but at this point please reconsider the no dog rule.

Overall they carry really nice fresh local produce and herbs. These are slightly on pricier side but worth it - The mint I got from here is super fresh and fragrant and good quantity. Also, they got such beautiful flowers at market price. The Crepes stand was the highlight of my visit - fresh strawberries and banana crepes with chocolate and caramel sauce! Just add a dash of pie crumbs for crunch and you got yourself a mouthful of delight! 😋 and their cinnamon rolls were great too.

I am so totally and completely thrilled that the farmers market is back!! It's smaller than the ones in the Loop, but Streeterville ís wonderful too!

We bought some fresh vegetable for our daughter who just moved into her new place in Chicago. The zucchini, peppers, onions, and fresh green beans were all great and reasonably priced.

Not too big, not too small. The area is perfect size and chock-full of many options to buy. Today I bought potatoes, mushrooms, strawberry pie, Blueberry pie, and curly cabbage for a French dish. Everyone was so nice, especially the dancing guy where I hot my fresh mushrooms. Charming atmosphere, this market end Oct 31.

Super cute farmers market! It's kinda on the smaller side with 10ish booths but overall great variety of food, vegetables, flowers, and trinkets!

It's an okay farmer's market, but I didn't find as many fruits and vegetables as I expected. There were some food booths that had prepared food and some with food items like cheese, canned goods, and so on. I'd really wanted to pick up some strawberries but there were only a couple booths selling them when I was here last week, unfortunately. On the other hand, I can appreciate that it's a compact market (it only spans the block directly in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art) so that makes it a little more manageable than some other markets for some folks. It's not a destination farmer's market or anything, but when I'm here for doctors appointments I'd pick up from here if I wanted some fresh farm goods.

Love, Love LOVE this Farmers Market! New this year: Fons Plant Based Empanadas My favorites today: Stamper Cheese-Apricot Almond Brie and Horseradish Chive Havarti Cheeses Nichol's Farm-Large Red, Yellow and Green Bell Peppers-3 for $5.00 plus their own whole Artichokes! River Valley Ranch-Garlic and Dill Pickled Mushrooms Bennison's Bakery-Braided Soft Pretzels Noffke Family Farms-Sunflower Bouquet Karl's Craft Soup-Chickpea Cauliflower Masala Soup and Summer Squash Florentine Soup Fons Plant Based Empanadas-Smoky Mushroom, Pulled BBQ, Margherita, and Chorizo Plant Based Empanadas Other interesting finds include: Okra Kohlrabi Pickling Cucumbers Blueberry Rhubarb Preserves Variety of Multicolored Carrots Pickled Mushroom Assortments Salsa Granola

What a beautiful day to visit a farmer's market. So many unique varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables. Beautiful plants and flowers. Flavored honeys, fresh teas, cold brews, grilled cheese and there is even a crepe booth. I walked away with fresh green beans and fingerling potatoes. The market will be steady until the second week of October.

Used to live in the hood and had almost forgotten about this wonderful little farmer's market in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art. It has almost everything the larger markets offer. I scored four of the season's last field-grown tomatoes... a bouquet of fragrant eucalyptus... a loaf of fresh herb bread... a chocolate covered yummy... and a healthy ponytail plant to take the place of my old scraggly one that had outgrown its pot. I would have bought more veggies but had just grocery shopped the day before. When it comes to handling Covid-19 needs, they nailed it. Everyone had to wear a mask. One way in and one way out... separation between venders... and deep tables so buyers don't get too close to sellers. Everything was very spaced out. The venders were friendly. Especially helpful was the plant lady who explained the care her husband gives each of the plants he grows (she had me at "care"). Open on Tuesdays, when the museum is closed. Only the gift shop was open... my favorite place for unique holiday gift giving.

Museum farmers market! Who'd have thought that there's farmers in River North neighborhood, downtown Chicago? There are! This weekly farmers market is pretty impressive. I enjoyed this market immensely! It happens on Tuesdays, and is right in front of the Museum of Contemporary Arts in Streeterville. It's right next door to the Northwestern University Hospital campus, so if you're visiting someone in the hospital, this might be a good place to get some flowers- they have plenty of them- in all kinds of price points, from the modest bouquet to massive arrangements. Their fruit and veggie selection is pretty great too. They have such a variety of vendors selling such an assortment of produce, and some baked goods. If you show up hungry, you won't last long. Even in Covid times, they were still offering some samples. We saw such an assortment of tomatoes- really impressive to see tomatoes you can't find at grocery stores- they're big, beautiful and juicy. Some places were selling individual tomatoes for a dollar a piece. Once you go shopping, be sure to check out the museum it's right in front of.

Excellent farmers market at MCA. Grab some great local produce, coffee, flowers, grilled cheese, and more. A truly lovely market right in Streeterville.

Our city markets are always amazing. Depending on the day of the week you can find a market in a neighborhood. I like this market because it is located directly in front of the Museum Of Contemporary Art on Tuesdays. Just off Michigan Avenue you can find all that local farms have to offer. The vendors are varied and very friendly. The crepes are a nice treat while shopping for healthy veggies & fruit. Street parking near by and bring cash.

This is a cute little farmers market and I'm really glad to have the option to go to one in the middle of the week. This post is in reference to one of the farm stands, Lyons farm. I bought some strawberries today as they looked really pretty and ripe for $7. However, when I came home I noticed they were all rotten! I was so mad and went back to the stand to return them. The lady working at the stand gave me attitude and gave me $6 back. Really disappointed about this experience. Not sure why she would sell rotten strawberries. Did she think I wouldn't notice or that I'd let it go? And notice, she didn't give me the whole amount back.

What a great treat outside of the MCA. I usually opt for Gayles Best Grilled Cheese Sandwich or a savory crepe. They have a good amount of fresh produce and have bought many apples that I've used in apple pies. The flowers change throughout the summer into fall. The vendors are very friendly and knowledgeable. Once you get your lunch or produce, you can sit on the MCA steps and do some people watching.

This was an unexpected treat for me when I went to go to the Museum of Contemporary Art. At first I was wondering if I was lost or not in the right place until I saw the towering steps of the Museum and realized ... this IS the right place. The market has tons of fresh produce and for those nay-sayers ... this is in the middle of the city, in the middle of what I would call the financial district of the city ... for you to be able to find this kind of market here is rarer than other farmer's markets in Chicago. Plus it's nice to grab a small fresh snack right before entering the museum or while on your way out of it. It's extremely convenient and the vendors are so nice! It's a great stroll if you're planning to visit the museum anyway.

I go here most Tuesdays. They have wonderful flowers, beautiful fruits, veggies and bread. Crepes, and much more! I really enjoy my days at This Farmers Market!!!

Disclaimer: You are reading a review of a Farmer's Market by a girl who spends quite a bit of time in the Metro Phoenix area, but I enjoyed many aspects this market. Plus, you can't beat the location - steps from Michigan Avenue, with contemporary art interspersed among the tents. I tend to mostly dine out in the city, but I can always go for some fresh peaches and mushrooms and it's not too much trouble to cook up an ear of corn! I arrived here at 7:15 when some vendors were still setting up - others (flowers courtesy of "North Wichert Gardens") were already sending the earliest of risers on their merry newly acquired fresh flowery way! (me included ~ see pic!) There's even a vendor offering made to order crepes in case you want a treat on the spot. I found there was a decent selection of fresh and packaged items and everyone was pleasant. What a joyous way to begin a Chicago Tuesday. PS ~ Nearby street parking: on Pearson or Chicago Ave (FREE until 8am) PSS - When I met up with a friend at Lake Shore Park, we decided to go back for more ~ the pic shows all my loot!

Tuesday is a jam packed day of activities for the MCA. Farmer's Market, free admission for Illinois residents, and Tuesdays at the Terrace (free jazz music with a great buffet set up for $25/person). I love picking up a tamale with portabella mushroom salsa and parking it on the steps of the MCA as I people watch. I've picked up full gorgeous bouquets from one of the stands to brighten up the house on occasion. Bring cash!

If you are Streeterville area, this is a great market to check out. This morning to early afternoon market is just couple blocks east of Michigan Avenue so it is very convenient to visit before work or during your lunch time, The market has certainly grown from the past years. The market is good amount of vendors selling local grown veggies and fruits. I will say, this market has one of the best flower selections. The prices are comparable for being in the loop area. I can find better deals in various neighborhoods.

I just stumbled upon the MCA Farmers Market after a showing. It's humid as all get out today which may explain the sparse attendance. There isn't much of a selection. Maybe it's the time of year? The flowers looked beautiful! Although $$$$ I scored some super sweet and succulent little strawberries ($3 half pint) and fresh eggs ($5 a dozen)! If you have never had eggs right from the farm there is a HUGE difference. Try it!

The food s yummy and the flowers are beautiful! Picked up some incredible soup today. Always something new! The prettiest farmers market in the city !

Really enjoy the fresh farmers produce and baked goods on Tuesday. What a great addition to the north Michigan Avenue experience

They have a Farmers Market right outside the museum every Tuesday in the summer! They had so much stuff. A ton of fresh fruits and vegetables, few lunch stands, and some drink tables. Such a great idea. You can get some fresh produce and have lunch on the museum steps. Great change of scenery!

Love love love Farmer's Market. They're open every Tuesdays in the morning until 3pm? from Memorial week until the end of October. Great place to buy gorgeous fresh bouquets and in the Fall, pumpkins and squash. The crepes stand is very popular. Sometimes I just stand near it to smell the wonderful aroma of the crepes as they're being made. If I'm not browsing and buying flowers, I'm usually sitting on the steps of the MCA and eating my lunch/people-watching.

The best use of this huge, open plaza in the shadow of the John Hancock Center since this particular outside installation there: http://tinyurl.com/3tcs3u8 It's ideal for foot traffic moving from all directions in this busy strip, with people going between Chicago Avenue and Pearson Street, and a very pleasant park to the west. Plenty of CTA bus stops nearby as well. On my last visit, I sampled a small container of Nancy Silver's delightful rhubarb-creme fraiche sherbet at the Snookelfritz table (http://www.snookelfritz.com/) and bought a "buy-3-get-4" special from dried fruit and nuts purveyor, Lehman's Orchard. I wanted very much their cinnamon flavored dried apple slices, so went for the dried cranberries, and two mixes of fruit with nuts as well. A friendly Grant Wood-inspired couple from Niles, Michigan were at the table (http://www.lehmansorchard.com). There are a half-dozen more merchants here selling fresh veggies, fruit, fresh cut flowers, cheeses, and baked goods. It's all the good stuff you won't find on the Mag Mile, just steps away. Support the small farmer and handmade products. They're your neighbors.

Today was the last day for this market till next year. I have gone every Tuesday for my fix of fruits and veggies. It is a small market, but the prices are way better than Lincoln Park's Green City Market. I love the cashew butter and apple cider from Lehman's Orchard and the stand in the south corner had the LARGEST cantaloupes and summer squashes I have ever seen!!! I actually don't know what I am going to do with myself on Tuesdays at lunch...

Every Tuesday morning in summer I wake up and realize "HEY! It's Farmer's Market Day!" and I rush off to work just in time to get the first lineup of fruits and veggies. I work at the MCA, so it's such a delight to be just steps away from yummy foods and sweet smelling flowers. Everything is super fresh and CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP! I love the lady who brings in the rice wrapped in grape leaves or the farm that makes its own peanut butter from cashews. The sweetest lady brings in pies, cakes, and other treats for not much money either. Flowers (either potted or picked) can be grabbed up by the bunch for less than $20...I admit I debated to buy a nicely potted calla lily for only $6, but realized I had no place to put it. My boyfriend loves the pickled mushrooms I pick up for him and the cheese table is to die for. Last year one stand had fresh duck eggs on sale. Yes, I said duck eggs. I didn't buy any, but you know...in case anyone was wondering... I love this Farmer's Market. Everyone is friendly, welcoming, and will answer all your food/flower/cheese/cooking questions. Trust me, I've asked some stupid questions before, and I've got nothing but the most helpful and sincere answers. YAY!

:Meh, I've experienced better." is spot on. The fruits and vegetables and even flowers just don't seem as good as say, the Division street farmers market, for some reason. (Even though some of the same vendors are at both; maybe it's the Tuesday crew...?) I've gone here for a few years now and just always walk away disappointed. I was there yesterday and was buying about $20 worth of fruit from Smith's and a man only wanted to buy a pint of blueberries. I knew just what I wanted and was fast about it: as the girl bagged my last item, I asked for the next, quick-like. This guy is really close behind me, shuffling his feet & huffing and puffing; then the girl keeps looking at him sympathetically and says "I'm sorry, I'll be right with you." EXCUSE ME!! I'm spending $20, he's spending $2.50 and you're irritated with me for taking your time???? Not ot mention, there was no one else at their tables when I walked up, so it seemed perfect timing to get a bunch of stuff. Sorry dude! Thanks Smiths, but no thanks... I'll wait until Thursday for the Daley Plaza Farmer's Market...

What a nice little market this is! Yes, it is small, but they have just about everything. I went looking for a mix of mushrooms, and I was also hoping for some planted herbs--so much easier to grow your own than buy them every time. I went on my way to work, so close to their closing time and they still had both things I was looking for. And a lot more, so I spent a little time just browsing everything. I blanched a little bit at the cost of the mushrooms, but then I got them home and got a good look at the quantity and quality and realized what a good deal I had gotten! Will definitely return when I have a some extra time to look around at everything

Food glorious FOOD!!! This summer has been all about shopping for fresh produce at local famers markets in an effort to be local & green. So, today I thought I would check out the market at the MCA since it is within walking distance to my job & let me tell you--it paid off. This market has LONGER HOURS (10 AM-6 PM--Tuesdays) than many others run by the city & very well laid out. There were 16 vendors in all today, offering a variety of fruit, veggies, herb & spices, baked goods, and flowers. I stopped & spoke to several vendors--each was polite & very knowledgeble about their offerings--it is extremely refreshing to buy food from people excited to give you the best! Prices are extremely fair & competitive to other farmers markets (ie Green City & Evanston). Since this particular market is not huge, you do not feel overwhelmed with the offerings, but you also do not feel like you do not have choice. My only regret is that I did not have more cash on my to buy more food. So, if you have some time on Tuesdays from now until the Fall, go check them out--it will be well worth the trip

Drat! I could have been 1st but noooo...ah well! I adore this market! If I lived closer and could get here on Tuesdays I would. Their market was such a treat for me when I worked retail hours and usually had Tuesdays off. It was much larger than I had anticipated. There was a local honey vendor, which when I first moved here I was not sure where to go purchase local honey. The flowers are beautiful and an enormous amount of them from the vendor. Baked goods...mmm...always my weakness at the farmer's markets. Tuesday's are such a great day at the MCA between this, the tea and jazz on the front steps, and then you get inside for free until 8PM! A perfect Tuesday and a great excuse to play hooky from work to get to enjoy it.

there's a lady who makes pumpkin bread that I would kill for! this was the highlight of my first year of med school. I would stop by and grab a loaf and take it to class to share with the lucky people in my row. goes really well with a cup of coffee! the veggies are fresh and cheap. they have heirloom tomatoes too that are way cheaper than if you went to whole foods. you can get fresh herbs and cheeses too. the amish apple butter is delish and actually just writing this makes me sad because i miss the FM so much, can't wait for it to come back!

One stand has vegan strudel, and other pastries with clearly labeled ingredients. Otherwise a pretty standard (and good) green market.

This place is fabulous. Fresh fruits and veggies. Also find fresh cut flowers here. Most of the stands are reasonably priced.

The market here is convenient but not that exciting. There is a lot more space dedicated to flowers than I would expect, and it's really not well priced. I bought 6 for $2 corn (which is well priced) but it wasn't as good as my Trader Joe's corn. Disappointing! I really want to get behind local growers and such, but alas, not through this market.

Lovely market! http://goodiesandbesties.blogspot.com/2010/09/mca-farmers-market.html

How lucky am I to live within blocks of the MCA neighborhood market. I wish I could give it 4.5 stars but I'll settle for 5. There are several vegetable stands, 1-2 flower shops, a cheesemonger, breadman (from Naperville), several bakeries, and each year something new and different. This year was the crepes, which were a welcome addition for the Children's staff due to the relocation. Overall, this is a wonderful stop for the neighborhood. It is a Tuesday staple...just wish the weather could sustain it all year!

I work right by this Farmer's Market in front of the MCA and love coming here on to just get away and buy some fresh goodies. They set up the market only on Tuesdays from, I believe 9AM to 6PM. There are plenty of fresh vegetables, fruit (strawberries and peaches are my fave, especially when in season), baked goods (zucchini, pumpkin, and banana loaves, danishes, upside down cake, ham & cheese croissants, chocolate croissants, cookies, etc.), fresh salsa (the habanero one is my fave), pasta sauces, and spreads (FIVE CHEESE GARLIC SPREAD!!! MY FAVE! and fresh peanut butter) and flowers (peonies, sunflowers, lilies, snapdragons, etc). Just exploring everything that this market offers is enjoyable in itself. Make sure to check out the booths where you can taste the yummy salsas and spreads. The selection will vary depending on what's in season. But I usually come back to work with something good to munch on for the rest of the day.

Been going every Tuesday. Love!! Great prices for produce and some of the best tomatoes I've eaten in the Midwest. Love the super sweet lady that sold me a too-good-I-ate-in-one-day chocolate chip cheese coffee bread.