Wicker Park Farmers Market

There is so much good stuff here! The cheese is outstanding — very gourmet. Try the maple syrup aged in whiskey barrels. They have a huge kids play place and live music too.

Stopped by here briefly for some Stamper Cheese. Didn’t venture through the entire market but it is different from LSFM. Held within the park under the shade of the trees you feel more intimate with the shops. Closed in by the park border provides a smaller and warmer experience that differs from other farmers markets. Bring cash and get your fresh produce.

All of the stalls have a sign saying they accept SNAP, but when challenged to pay using SNAP, less than half of the vendors knew how to, or at least they pretended not to know how. This is subtle income-​based discrimination. There is apparently no requirement for vendors who claim to accept SNAP to prove it to anyone in the government before being able to display the sign. There SHOULD be an inspection to resolve this issue, but of course that won’t happen.

It seems like the biggest knock on the Wicker Park Farmers Market is that it is small, which I will not disagree with one bit. As far as Farmers Markets go this is for sure a small one — maybe 15 vendors I would guess.
But that being said I don’t see that as a problem as you get what you need. It’s not like the small size prohibits you from finding something — if it’s in season, it will be here. And really do you need 100 tables of the same stuff?
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This is a perfect little farmers market. They have everything you could possibly need to make a wonderful meal. I especially like the granola this year! Going back next weekend to buy mass quantities.

I do have to say, I am NOT a fan for this area of Chicago, but the farmers market on Sunday is great. There are a large amount of families and «normal» people who goto this market, and the selection of produce and odds and ends are great.

As others have said, this is a smaller farmer’s market in Wicker Park. I went today and there were about 10 stands selling vegetables/​fruit, bread/​pastries, cheese, tamales, flowers, and crepes. It was very cute and all of the people working were friendly and allowed samples if you asked :) Walk through once and then make your decisions, because even though it was small, the prices varied quite a bit.
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I adore the Farmer’s Market and when it’s in one of my favorite neighborhoods, the experience is even better. Wicker Park’s farmer’s market is on the smaller side, but still offers a good amount of stands to poke around and sample. I had my first taste of smoked string cheese here — seriously so good! A must for cheese lovers. They didn’t have many bouquets to choose from, but I still managed to find a decent bunch. The produce area offers enough veggies and fruits. Overall, worth a walk-​through on a Sunday afternoon.

This is a nice little farmers market that I come on Sundays. The main vegetable vendor (the big one… sorry I am terrible with names) has really fresh and good produce. I am never disappointed when buying from them. I disagree with those who call this pricey. It is on par with other markets, and if you think about how much $$$ people spend on eating out and convenience prepackaged items, the farmers market is a far better value. The only downside is its hard to get eggs as there’s only 1 vendor and it sells quickly if it’s offered at all, and I haven’t found a great yogurt vendor yet. However, the quality here is so much above and beyond other produces at most other places (I am looking at you Jewel and your non-​degradable strawberries) I cannot really complain.

I think this is an adorable little farmer’s market and I’m grateful for having it, small as it is. I’ve definitely been spoiled by California daily farmer’s markets, and I had low expectations for fresh produce availability in Chicago. Turns out I didn’t need to set the bar so low. This market is A-​OK: a few hot food vendors (crepes, sausages) and prepared foods (a jam place, sometimes salad dressing, cheese, bread/​bakery x2), and a handful of farm stands. There’s one really big one and maybe three other smaller ones. The really big one is where I get most of my veggies, but I’ve had good luck at the little ones too. Support your local farmers! Go to the farmer’s market!

The people are very friendly.
The selection is small.
Most stands are a little over priced.

I really like to support the Farmer’s Markets. And the quality is usually great, it’s local, and it’s fun. BUT — I do also believe in fair pricing.
I expect to pay more at the Farmer’s Market, but I believe the prices should be as posted — NOT this rounding up which just becomes exorbitant.
Just got back, spent $ 21 and when I look over and actually weigh what I bought — should have been about $ 16. Not right. Not fair.
Farmer’s Markets are a great boon to the city — but they should be priced fair value.
It’s not a subsidy.

Small, but good. If you get there early enough, you can definitely find a good selection of meat/​produce/​dairy/​flowers/​etc.
All of the stands have very friendly folks willing to help with whatever you’re looking for. Sometimes, there are some interesting vegetables and items for sale, so, if you are willing to poke around for a bit, you will probably find something tasty!

Nothing to say. It sucks.

It’s pleasant, but small. But really, how much of a selection do you need? The atmosphere is really lovely if you enjoy (or at least don’t mind) children. One reviewer already said if you drive, it’s probably not worth it for the distance, plus parking nearby isn’t that easy. But I think anyone that lives in the vicinity is happy it is here, and if that is true for you, make sure to shop here occasionally. Also, if there is another Logan Square-​farmers-​market-​closing scare like last year, surely this market could welcome more vendors.

I don’t know how I’ve missed the Wicker Park farmer’s market all these years! I recently did some volunteer work here and was having a hard time staying in my booth. There is so much to explore!
They have the standard crêpe stand and also a lot of produce vendors, which is something that I think is a little lacking at the Logan Square market. They also have «the cheese guy» who was frying up some cheese for samples. Yes, frying up cheese. Mmmmm! He also had some garlic and dill cheese curds. Hello cheese man, you had me at curds.
One of my favorite booths is the organic vegetable booth. The ladies are so sweet and their produce looked amazing!

Even this grumpy camper here likes the Wicker Park Farmers Market… and she is hard to please.
And like to talk about herself using the 3^rd person.
Just because.
Listen. It’s nothing like home, sure (ahhhh…the Provence markers of my childhood summers… it would make you WEEP. Yes. It would.)
BUT:
— it’s in a cute park — Hipster Central of course, but still a feast for the eyes and even more fun for people watching. And being aware of the latest innovations in stroller technology.
This stalker doesn’t need more to be happy.
— it’s on Sunday morning. s You have time to brunch before, after or even during your produce shopping (they have a crêpe stand, and a pizza guy if you really insist on having your carbs under this form).
Before and after? Why not?
— it’s rather small but you can find everything you need. I am in love with the farmer’s stand in the middle. They offer a great variety of potatoes, onions, fresh garlic, carrots, beets, tomatoes, pickles, eggplants (including Turkish, which I highly recommend) and… plastic bags to store them all up for your walk/​ride/​drive home.
YUMMY. Oh so.
— don’t miss the meat guy — his lamb is delish and he has quite a lot to offer. Just.ask.
— FLOWERS!!! Beautiful, bountiful and cheap! If your BF or hubby is a cheap fellow, buy them for yourself! you deserve it.
— Farmers market are just the way to go. Period. Make yourself, your family, your body a favor and buy fresh and local. It’s all worth it.

I love this little market!
Small in scale with just the right amount of whelm.
I came here for the first time to pick up my csa share from Peasants’ Plot Farm. So lovely and the best tasting produce. Give em a try!
But even if I wasn’t picking up my share I would come back. I got here early enough so the crowd was just tricklin’ in… I like getting first pick* The nicest farmers and vendors. A respectful crowd as well.
A great mix of baked goodies, flowers, and produce. Taste tested some strawberries and then got the best tasting blueberry muffin.

What a fantastic, charming little farmer’s market! If I knew they wouldn’t get squished on the airplane ride home, I totally would have bought a bag of beautiful heirloom tomatoes, fresh herbs, and some delicious pastries.
There aren’t a ton of vendors to be found here (at least not today when I visited — it may get larger as the season goes along), but it’s a nice mix: flowers, potted herbs, all kinds of fresh veg and leafy greens, and I saw two meat co-​ops, which have always intrigued me. If I didn’t eat out so much and could get back into the habit of cooking, I would definitely sign up for one.
You can also get in some good people and dog watching here. Being from Colorado where everyone dresses down, I must say it was nice to see peeps dressed up even to hit the farmer’s market.
This place is definitely worth a stop if you’re in the ‘hood.

Unilocalers, take a minute to realize how lucky we all are with so many options for awesome produce and speciality baked goods. Very kickass!
The Wicker Park Farmer’s Market offers a great resource for buyers and sellers alike. Located on the northwest corner of Wicker Park proper, the Market is a delightful tour of farmfresh fruits and vegetables punched up with a handful of small batch breads and pastries.
Serious cooks can leave with ingredients for a kickass salad or gorgeous fruit bowl, as the produce ranges from felt-​soft lettuce to sweetly mellow blueberries. Handmade herbal breads and wonderfully butter-​rich cookies abound at the bakers’ tables too.
The friendly Market vibe is augenmented by Wicker Park community groups passing out information about the area and other neighborhood happenings. Canines and strollers are in obvious attendance, so definitely be in a good mood when it comes to «sprogs and dogs».
A great summer time resource for the Wicker Park residents!

I’ll give this place more of a pass than the Logan Square Farmers’ Market for two reasons: 1. Although it has fewer booths, it blends into the park and therefore doesn’t look so pathetic; and 2. One of those booths is an extensive produce outfit selling a few dozen items, which is to say, exactly what a vendor at a farmers’ market SHOULD be. I bought strawberries, green onions, and potatoes here. If corn were in season yet, I bet they would have had it, and I could have made an awesome chowder to take to work for lunches this week.
Anyway, there’s also live music at this joint and a fun but relaxed family atmosphere (which probably has everything to do with the park), so I could see myself coming back here although probably not for shopping.

The Wicker Park Farmers Market, which is one of just a few farmers markets operating on Sundays in the North/​West sections of town.
My rating is low not for the fact of trying, but that this is something that takes a bit of time to get there… if you don’t live in the neighborhood… you’ll spend less time walking around the market than it took you to get there.
This farmers market is average size, but lacks any really food per se. There were more flower stands than food/​fruit/​veggies, which is a disappointment.
What really shines in this farmers market is the amount of things for kids to do… which is a good thing in some respect.
I’m including images taken this morning (6-​08-​2008).
My vote is to try and support these activities as much as you can, but don’t expect a lot from this one.
p. s. One side note, since I’m new to town I seem to be running into many folks that live east of such neighborhoods and they indicate they rarely ever venture out to these areas due to the impression they are not the safest places in town due to their «fringe» environment… I’m attaching an image of mounted police, which were just one of many units I saw in the area… the area is very safe.