Recently celebrating 10 years of operation, the Andersonville Farmers Market features everything from artisan sausages and cured meats to local honey and pickled vegetables. New vendors include Black Cat Kitchen, which features ready-to-eat sandwiches and grain bowls, and J2K Capraio, a family-owned goat farm making awesome cheeses. 

This market is open twice weekly from June through October — on Tuesdays in the morning and early afternoon, and on Thursdays in the evening — so every shopper has the chance of getting great, local fruits and veggies and mouthwatering homemade goods no matter your schedule. You can also partake in a slew of activities, from specialized kid programming to cooking demos to free yoga, all right by the Western L stop of the Brown Line. Eat some empanadas from the Empanada Bike or snack on small-batch cheese from Stamper Cheese.

Located at the Southport CTA station and running every Thursday from June to the beginning of October, the Low-Line Market is one of the newest farmers markets in the city, with a “carefully curated” mix of farmers and local vendors including Chicago Marshmallow, Elsie Mae’s Pies and Canning, and Fehr Bros. Farms. The market hopes to bring more local food sources into the area and make them available for residents and visitors alike, and is a part of the Lakeview Low-Line project, which connects parts of Lakeview with a walkway and garden that also features rotating artist exhibits. 

Open from the first Saturday in May to the last Saturday in October, with Wednesdays as well, this big farmers market is located at the south end of Lincoln Park, near the Lincoln Park Zoo. In the winter, you can shop the indoor market from November through April on select Saturdays. (The indoor market is Chicago’s largest and first year-round sustainable farmers market.) Stock up on local hot sauces, syrups, jams, and — obviously — fresh, sustainable produce. 

Charming and nicely sized, the Wicker Park Farmers Market runs every Sunday from June through October, with a focus on local, environmentally responsible food. This year marked the first year that the market went plastic-free, meaning you’ll need to bring your own bags and containers for shopping. Not only can you shop for great produce and grab-and-go food, but free yoga is often offered, along with book swaps and musical acts throughout the day. Go for the excellent produce, stay for the baked goods — like amazing pies and blueberry muffins. 

Take a break from the clothes shopping (hello, Magnificent Mile) and dining of the Gold Coast area to peruse the wares of the Division Street City Market, which runs every Saturday from May through October and fully takes over blocks of the super popular neighborhood. The selection of fresh produce is top-notch — think barrels of peppers, asparagus, and tomatoes — and it’s a perfect way to spend a Saturday morning. 

An indoor market, this nontraditional “farmers market” takes its cues from European markets. With more than 30 vendors, it’s definitely more of a place to sample and eat local favorites — a food hall of sorts — with fresh produce and bakery items also for sale. Located in the same building as the Ogilvie Metra Train Station, it’s the perfect place to grab some grub, with an added bonus: Covered, ground-level parking is available in the MetraMarket parking lot. If you park for one hour or less, parking is free when your purchases total $20 or more at the market. It’s open daily, with the exception of Sundays. 

Running on Thursdays from May through October from morning to midday, this Loop-based market is the longest-running farmers market in Chicago and is well known to those that work and live in the area. (Look for the famous unnamed Picasso statue — often referred to as “The Picasso” — and you’re there.) Berries in the early summer, gourds in the fall, this farmers market has a plethora of seasonal produce to pick from. It’s also a great place to grab a quick bite to eat while exploring downtown — and it’s perfect for people-watching. Make sure to go early and check out the “perfectly imperfect” boxes of malformed produce for a steal (as in, around $5). 

To find this farmers market, just look for the bright red “Flamingo” sculpture (by artist Alexander Calder). Running every Tuesday from May through October, this farmers market is a godsend for those commuters who want to start their day with a homemade doughnut or grab a quick, delicious lunch, while locals and visitors can grab in-season produce and have their pick from a ton of different flowers, plants, and herbs.