Delicatessens in Chicago worth going out for.

The neighbourhoods are the whole point, and I'd rather send you to Pilsen or Logan Square than anywhere downtown.

I keep track of delicatessens in Chicago and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Green City Market Lincoln Park

Green City Market Lincoln Park

Lincoln Park

Farmers market grazing

Gangnam Market

Gangnam Market

West Town

Asian food hall & grocery

The Lincoln Park Farmers Market

The Lincoln Park Farmers Market

Wed, Sep 23 · 7:00 AM

Lincoln Park

Fresh produce & SNAP match

Lincoln Square Farmers Market

Lincoln Square Farmers Market

Tue, Sep 22 · 3:00 PM

Lincoln Square

Local produce & community

Horner Park Farmers Market

Horner Park Farmers Market

Sat, Sep 26 · 9:00 AM

Irving Park

Neighborhood market vibes

Glenwood Sunday Market

Glenwood Sunday Market

Sun, Sep 27 · 9:00 AM

Rogers Park

Neighborhood farm market

Logan Square Farmers Market

Logan Square Farmers Market

Logan Square

Midwest charm on sundays

Chicago French Market

Chicago French Market

West Loop • $$

European-style food hall

Hyde Park Farmers' Market

Hyde Park Farmers' Market

Hyde Park

Small-town community market

Little Village

Little Village Hot right now

Little Village

Mexican-american culture hub

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Frequently asked questions

How are these delicatessens in Chicago chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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