Chicago-Area Producers

The Talking Farm grows produce, herbs, and flowers using sustainable practices while educating the community about agriculture, biodiversity, and horticulture through hands-on learning and example, both at the Howard Street Farm, our 2.5-acre full-production urban farm in Skokie, and at our off-site teaching gardens with schools and organizations. Each year, we distribute over 21,000 pounds of fresh, locally-grown produce to the community through farmers’ markets, a membership program, restaurants, and food pantries.

Handcrafted with real ingredients and a lot of love, our ginger beer delivers a spicy kick and a smooth finish—perfect on its own or mixed into your favorite cocktail.

We are a 15 herbal Wellness Tea company designed to help individuals on their wellness journey.

24 Karat Bakery is a worker-owned bakery built around good bread, thoughtful ingredients, and the idea that food can bring people together. We make small-batch breads, pastries, cookies, granola, and pantry goods while working to build a more connected and cooperative local food system in Chicago.

Rare Tea Cellar is a specialty foods retailer offering fine tea and rare gourmet ingredients including caviar, truffle products, cured meats, and premium pantry items.

Chicago's Black-owned brewery producing craft beers including Imperial Porter, Session Ale, Helles Lager, India Pale Ale, Brown Ale, Pilsner, and Kölsch. Beer pays homage to African ancestry and the history of original craftsmen.

A Chicago-based liqueur producer making small-batch spirits from farm-grown, non-GMO ingredients including fruits, roots, herbs, and barks. They source locally whenever possible and are a Certified B Corporation.

Craft spirits distillery founded in 2011, producing gin, fernet, bësk, absinthe, and seasonal offerings using locally-grown and globally-sourced botanicals. All-natural spirits with no artificial additives.

A craft brewery and taproom in Logan Square that brews balanced, bright beers and serves them in a community-focused setting.

Humboldt Park brewery (opened November 2024, in a former service station) focused on moderate-to-low ABV beers using local ingredients.

Chicago donut and fried chicken chain with locations across the Loop, Streeterville, Wrigleyville, and Fulton Market.

French patisserie making macarons, cakes, and pastries, with locations in Lincoln Park and the Chicago French Market.

A specialty coffee roaster offering fresh-roasted, single-origin coffees sourced through direct trade relationships. They sell directly to consumers through subscriptions and e-commerce, and offer wholesale partnerships.

Big Shoulders Coffee is an artisan coffee roaster in Chicago known for fresh-roasted beans and a coffee shop. They source sustainably, roast fresh beans Monday-Friday, and offer subscriptions and wholesale options.

A cafe and specialty grocery offering breakfast and lunch all day, scratch-baked goods, and locally-sourced artisanal products including house-made preserves, pickles, and mustards.

A donut and coffee shop that opened in Chicago in 2014 as a partnership between Rich Labriola of Labriola Baking Company and Stan Berman. The business makes fresh donuts using quality ingredients including fresh butter, eggs, and vanilla, and operates multiple locations in the Chicago area.

Chicago's leading artisan spirits producer founded in 2013, making hand-crafted vodka from Illinois grain and a variety of core and specialty spirits. Operates a craft cocktail bar and restaurant with sushi in the West Loop.

Chicago-born craft distillery in Ravenswood making organic-grain whiskey, gin, and liqueurs; the city's first distillery since Prohibition.

Chicago brewery in Avondale making unconventional, tradition-inspired beers, with a Logan Square Mousetrap taproom.

A coffee roastery and cafe in Avondale that roasts single-origin specialty coffee sourced from family-owned farms and trusted partners across Latin America, inspired by Colombian heritage. They roast in-house, serve coffee beverages, pastries, and Colombian treats, and host events.

Since 1904, Scafuri Bakery has been an Italian family tradition serving the Little Italy neighborhood of Chicago. The bakery makes cookies and pastries from family recipes passed down over the years.

Family-owned bakery and cafe in Chicago's Little Italy, established in 1908. Specializes in wedding cakes, pastries, cookies, cannoli, and offers catering and lunch services.

Chicago-style gelato shop making Northern-style base gelato daily from local dairy; site documents in-shop spinning and summer production of hundreds of gallons/week.

Middle Brow is a natural winery and brewery that operates a sourdough pizzeria and bakery. They operate a farm-to-city manufactory and offer dine-in service, takeout, and private event hosting.

First Slice Pie Cafe is a Chicago-based bakery and cafe known for homemade pies including apple pie, key lime pie, and French silk pie, along with soups, salads, quiches, and sandwiches. The business operates a subscriber meal program and extensive community outreach serving approximately 4,000 meals monthly to people experiencing food insecurity.

Pleasant House Bakery opened in 2011, offering British-inspired, locally sourced menu with Royal Pies—their signature award-winning savory meat and vegetarian pies—as the centerpiece.

A handmade ice cream company founded by award-winning pastry chef Dana Cree and hospitality entrepreneur Michael Ciapciak, specializing in frozen novelties including ice cream bars, vegan pops, ice pops, and ice cream sandwiches. All products are hand-dipped, decorated, and individually packaged using high-quality ingredients, with artwork designed by local artists.

A roaster, retailer, and importer of fine coffees from around the globe with a coffee house located on Chicago's South Side. They import directly from farmers they have cultivated relationships with since 2004.

Tempesta Artisan Salumi produces cured pork products, with a five-generation heritage of making 'Nduja, a spicy spreadable salami from Calabria. They have expanded their product line to include various salamis, pâtés, porchetta, and other prepared pork items.

An employee-owned coffee roaster in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood that roasts a medium roast blend sourced from family-owned farms in Brazil, Colombia, and Indonesia. They operate a cafe and roastery and ship coffee nationwide.

A Chicago-based coffee roaster specializing in Latin American beans from Guatemala, Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil. With every 12 oz bag purchased, $1 is reinvested into programs promoting peace and education in local communities.

Chef D'Andre Carter / Heather Bublick BBQ brand: restaurant/takeout locations plus packaged Original BBQ Sauce and OG Rub sold via site grocery page and previously all Mariano's (Tribune).

Small intentional specialty coffee roaster with Logan Square cafe at 3022 W Diversey; site emphasizes producer relationships and roasted bag retail.

Wholesale page partners with cafes, restaurants, hotels, offices, grocery; free partner training classes and equipment help.

Chicago specialty roaster founded 2007 with public wholesale program (bulk bags, draft cold coffee, chocolate, training/equipment consultation) and multiple branded cafes citywide.

Chicago specialty roaster since 2013 with public wholesale page for cafes, restaurants, offices, grocery, hospitality (beans, cold brew cans/kegs/concentrate, equipment).

Sandra Holl bakery/cafe from Green City Market roots; seasonal pastries, sourdough, sandwiches, coffee.

Seasonal pie and biscuit bakery-cafe in Logan Square; indoor seating, takeout, delivery.

Handmade pie bakery with Chicago West Town pie shop and patio cafe service (espresso with Metropolis coffee, breakfast savory items, pie flights).

French-inspired bakery and cafe with two locations in Chicago offering custom-designed cakes, pastries, desserts, iced cookies, and espresso bar service for everyday treats and special occasions.

One of Chicago's oldest and finest retail bakeries operating since 1930. Bakes from scratch six days a week, offering high-quality breads, pastries, and cakes made with the finest ingredients by skilled bakers and decorators.

Scandinavian-inspired milling bakery/cafe by Bobby Schaffer; stone-mills regional grain (Janie's Mill / Meadowlark).

A craft bakery producing superior loaves made with heritage grains and natural fermentation, with locations in West Town and Oak Park serving customers directly and through wholesale retail partnerships.

A South Side bakery opened in 2004 by Stephanie Hart using her mother's recipes. Brown Sugar Bakery makes custom cakes for events, sells packaged cake slices in-store, hand-pours and boxes candy daily, and ships nationwide.

Hewn is an independent, women-owned bakery specializing in naturally leavened sourdough and artisan breads made from stone-milled, organic grains sourced from local farmers. They also offer pastries, sandwiches, and espresso beverages, with hand-shaped loaves baked fresh daily.

Gary Comer Youth Center runs Comer Crops, an urban agriculture program on its Chicago campus featuring a rooftop garden and 1.75 acres of accessible agricultural space. The program combines STEAM-based learning with youth employment and community food distribution, growing and selling fresh produce through farmers markets, CSAs, and donations to local food pantries and community partners.

A small family farm that grows organic vegetables in Englewood, Chicago, selling through local farmers markets and a seasonal CSA program.

A 2-acre urban farm occupying a full city block on Chicago's South Side, employing local residents and feeding more than 200 residents weekly. Part of The Common|Wealth, a 6-block campus dedicated to regenerative neighborhood development in the Englewood and Washington Park communities.

An urban farm operated as a community program that cultivates fresh, local, and sustainably grown produce while providing educational and employment opportunities for high school-aged youth and young adults.

A year-round urban farm focused on sustainable, organic growing practices based at The Plant in Chicago's Back of the Yards neighborhood. They grow and sell microgreens, herbs, edible flowers, and salad greens using beyond-organic farming practices.

A one-acre urban farm in Albany Park where 60+ refugees grow vegetables using organic, pesticide-free practices. The farm includes 58 individual plots for refugee families to grow for home consumption, and 6 larger plots managed by farmers who sell to local restaurants and markets.

A non-profit urban farm and landscaping service established in 2016 in the Back of the Yards neighborhood. Star Farm increases access to local organic produce through farmers markets, pop-ups, delivery, and a local foods co-op, while providing local jobs, vocational training, and horticultural therapy to people with disabilities and employment barriers.

A BIPOC-led urban farm serving the West and Southside of Chicago using organic practices. They offer produce at sliding scale pricing with no one turned away for lack of funds.

Windy City Harvest is an urban agriculture program of the Chicago Botanic Garden that operates the Farm on Ogden, a multiuse facility in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood. The farm brings together food, health, and jobs through a year-round indoor market, educational programming, aquaponics systems, a teaching kitchen, and Veggie Rx—a food prescription program that distributes fresh produce to patients at risk for diet-related diseases.

Black- and women-led nonprofit urban farm growing produce across Chicago and the south suburbs. CSA, farm stands, Fresh Moves Mobile Market, and harvest-to-order vegetables and herbs.

Southside Grinds Coffee Co. is a Black woman-owned Chicago coffee roaster and mobile espresso bar founded to fill caffeination gaps on the South Side. The company sells roasted coffee online and books on-site coffee catering for events across Chicagoland.

Kikwetu Kenya Coffee Company is a Kenya-born, Chicago-made specialty coffee roaster sourcing direct-trade Kenyan coffee and tea. The company small-batch roasts in Chicago and sells beans, brewed coffee, tea, and Kenyan pastries through farmers markets, catering, partner locations, and online.

Made with Love Organic Vinegar hand-ferments organic fruit, herb, floral, and specialty vinegars in Hyde Park—sold at Chicago farmers markets and by order for pickup or local delivery.

USDA-Certified Organic urban farm, workforce development center and non-profit social enterprise in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago. Serves communities through paid employment training and local, healthy, affordable food.

Spice blender producing freshly ground spice blends in Chicago since 2014. Offers four core spice blends (Backyard Blend, Rub it Right, South of France, Taste of South Asia) and rotating specialty blends, all low-sodium with no additives, fillers, or commercial oils.

Urban beekeeping project with approximately 100 hives located across Chicago's south and north sides, primarily in community gardens, schools, and urban farms. Produces neighborhood-specific honey that is raw, unfiltered, and packaged in reusable glass jars.

Chicago's longest running and highest rated composting and CSA delivery service. The Urban Canopy operates a two-acre farm and sources fresh produce from diverse local growers for weekly or bi-weekly delivery through their Local Unified Community Supported Agriculture (LUCSA) program, while also offering residential and commercial compost pickup services.

French bakery and café in Hyde Park, baking breads, croissants, and pastries daily with flour imported from France. Part of a multi-neighborhood Chicago bakery-café group.

Chicago bakery known for the Original Supreme Bean Pie — a navy-bean dessert baked fresh and sold from South Shore, online nationwide, and at partner markets across the region. Proceeds support Black independent education.

A Latina-owned coffee roaster in Humboldt Park that sources coffee beans mainly from women-owned farms, roasts them meticulously, and offers an assortment of food including empanadas and Cuban sandwiches.

A wholesale bakery producing cookies, pies, and brownies made from scratch in small batches using natural ingredients, no GMOs, with real butter and real vanilla.

A nursing student, mom & caregiver that enjoys baking. To me baking is a way to provide care and love to others that may need it!

Oaxacan moles and salsas, cooked small-batch in Evanston by chef Ernesto Rodriguez. Traditional recipes, no preservatives, vegan and gluten-free.

West Suburban Meat Co-op is a farm in Chicago, IL, listed in A Greener World's directory as a place where certified animal welfare, grassfed or regenerative products are available.

Four Star Mushrooms is a farm shop or farm stand in Chicago, Illinois, mapped as a farm shop in OpenStreetMap.

Stellar Granola is a food maker in Chicago, Illinois. It won a Good Food Award in 2024.

Simple Mills is a food maker in Chicago, Illinois. It won a Good Food Award in 2023.

Pedestrian Coffee is a coffee roaster in Chicago, Illinois. It won a Good Food Award in 2023.

The Butcher & Larder is a food maker in Chicago, Illinois. It won a Good Food Award in 2017.

Crusher Honey is a food maker in Chicago, Illinois. It won a Good Food Award in 2017.

Spicemode is a food maker in Chicago, Illinois. It won a Good Food Award in 2016.

Rare Botanical Bitters is a beverage producer in Chicago, Illinois. It won a Good Food Award in 2016.

Nduja Artisans is a food maker in Chicago, Illinois. It won a Good Food Award in 2016, 2018.

Myimoss Teas & More LLC is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Hyde Park Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster. MyIMoss Teas & More is a premier herbal tea and Irish Sea Moss wellness brand, redefining holistic health through thoughtfully crafted, nutrient-dense products.

PRIDE COFFEE ROASTERS is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Edgewater Monday Market's 2026 vendor roster. Small batch, freshly roasted whole bean coffee.

Wilco's Tasty Treats is based in Chicago, IL and is on the The Farmer at the Green's 2026 vendor roster. Single-ingredient beef rewards for dogs.

Paliovrysi Extra Virgin Olive Oil is based in Chicago, IL and is on the The Farmer at the Green's 2026 vendor roster. Paliovrysi Extra Virgin Olive Oil is extra virgin olive oil farmed and produced by a ninth generation family owned olive farm in Lakonia Greece.

Maggie’s Sweets is based in Chicago, IL and is on the The Farmer at the Green's 2026 vendor roster.

Ivori’s Enhancements is based in Chicago, IL and is on the The Farmer at the Green's 2026 vendor roster. Ivori’s Enhancements is a handcrafted beverage and food business dedicated to creating fresh, drinks infused with real herbs, fruits, and spices and fresh meals.

bergamot: bakery by lauren is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Logan Square Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster.

Underground Meats is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Logan Square Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster. Business History: Underground Meats consists of a small group of whole-animal butchers and charcuterie makers who work with heritage breed hogs and goats that are supplied by small, independent local farms.

Banter is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Logan Square Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster.

The pure juice & vegan food joint llc is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Logan Square Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster. The pure juice & vegan food joint is a health-conscious online pop up restaurant that specializes in serving fresh, organic juices and plant-based dishes.

Golden Rise Bakery is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Logan Square Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster. At Golden Rise Bakery, we strive to bring our customers fresh and delicious baked goods to enjoy.

ZACHI CHOCOLATES LLC is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Logan Square Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster. ZACHI is Organic Premium Ecuadorian Chocolate that enlightens the body and mind.?? We combine the best Cacao in the world, Fine Aroma Ecuadorian Cacao, with enlightening ingredients that will bring happiness and.

VARE is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Logan Square Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster.

Homegirl’s Hummus is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Logan Square Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster. Homegirl’s Hummus is a gourmet hummus company.

Enoteca Roma & Letizia's Natural Bakery is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Logan Square Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster. Started by Letizia Sorano, our family owned and operated restaurant prepares handmade pastas and sauces to cook at home, as well as handmade pastries.

Chills Italian Ice is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Logan Square Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster.

Sauce and Bread Kitchen is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Logan Square Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster. SBK is a neighborhood cafe located in Edgewater featuring fresh baked bread, pastries and creative breakfast and lunch options.

Bot Bakery is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Logan Square Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster. Bot Bakery is an all organic , vegan and gluten free bakery that partners with local farmers to create unique seasonal items.

Schmaltz & Vinegar is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Glenwood Sunday Market's 2026 vendor roster. Contemporary Jewish inspired foods using seasonal ingredients and a modern approach.

Rebeccas Confections LLC is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Glenwood Sunday Market's 2026 vendor roster. Jams, pastries, and sweets made with local ingredients for your everyday celebrations.

pHlour Bakery is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Glenwood Sunday Market's 2026 vendor roster. pHlour Bakery is a family run business specializing in artisan bread.

Mindful Baking is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Glenwood Sunday Market's 2026 vendor roster. Mindful Baking is a woman-owned gluten-free and vegan bakery.

Mickii's is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Glenwood Sunday Market's 2026 vendor roster.

Joe's Honey is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Huntley Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster. "Enjoy the sweet flavors of the Midwest's finest honey.

Nuts To Go Corp is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Kankakee Farmers Market's 2026 vendor roster.

Nuts Over Dates is based in Chicago, IL and is on the Downtown Evanston Farmers' Market's 2026 vendor roster. Nuts Over Dates is a Chicago based food venture run by Indian immigrant couple that offers fresh, healthy and delicious energy bites.

Pasta Monster is a woman-owned business. In the style of a neighborhood taqueria but with Italian roots, Pasta Monster aims to affordably offer fresh, nutritious, and authentic homestyle Italian pasta dishes to southside communities in Chicago. Market offerings will center on "pasta packs" including fresh-made pasta and sauce for patrons to quickly and simply prepare at home. Sells at the Hegewisch Farmers Market.

Quarter Mile Sauce Runnin’ “HOT” hot sauce, Chicago, IL Our company, JDKKBK, INC. takes pride in producing a high quality, complimentary condiment to any type of food. Our Quarter Mile Sauce (hot sauce) is made from all-natural ingredients with no added preservatives and low sodium content. From the planting and harvesting of a variety of habanero peppers, to the making of the sauce and the careful process of… Sells at the 61st Street Farmers Market.

Hello! We’re thrilled to introduce our business BuenGro! We are Veronica and Dave, the proud first-generation Latino owners of BuenGro. We specialize in beautiful, locally grown flowers and plants, perfect for brightening up any home or garden. As nature enthusiasts and dedicated community members, we’re passionate about bringing a touch of nature to our neighborhood with beautiful, sustainable, and affordable… Sells at the Hegewisch Farmers Market.

Mo’Mo Bites are nut-free, made with real fruit, and crafted for families on the go. Each bite is handmade by our worker-owned co-op right here in South Chicago — wholesome, delicious, and community-made. Sells at the Hegewisch Farmers Market.

Our mission is to create plant-based treats that inspire, empower, enlighten and encourage individuals to live longer healthier lives. We want to give people the option to still enjoy pastries and indulge their sweet tooth all while making healthier decisions. Sells at the 61st Street Farmers Market.

Dorothy's takes pride in producing natural and organic sourdough, bagels, brioche, and pastries. They strive to make the best products possible using old world baking techniques, and pushing the envelope of creativity. The next step for Dorothy's is making their fresh baked goods that they offer at the markets readily available through a storefront that focuses entirely on baked goods. Sells at the 61st Street Farmers Market.

A Great Generation supplies The Supreme Bean Pie at local markets. The Supreme Bean Pie is a sweet, delectable dessert made from navy beans with vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg. This delicious dessert is the original recipe that has been around since the 1960's. Sells at the 61st Street Farmers Market.

A family-run business making handmade, authentic tamales for farmers markets around Chicagoland, run alongside Vegetarian Express with vegetarian options such as soy chicken with mole and sweet corn tamales.

A handcrafted cookie bakery founded by Chef Alvin. The business combines his passion for baking delicious cookies with bold flavors and creates employment opportunities for individuals with special needs, including Alvin's son Aiden who is autistic.

A Chicago maker owned by Emma Balison of botanical-infused syrups from local Chicago honey, monk fruit and maple for coffee, lattes, teas, cocktails and cooking, sold at farmers markets, local cafes and wholesale.

A Chicago maker of craft jun kombucha, brewed with green tea, honey and a scoby, and flavored with fruit, honey and herbs sourced from local farms in rotating seasonal flavors. Sold at Green City Market, Logan Square and Wicker Park farmers markets.

A Chicago bakery making old-world breads and pastries without added fats or preservatives, tracing back to La Farine Bakery in Palatine (2009) and moved to Chicago in 2013, with a cafe at 7458 N Western Ave in Rogers Park, wholesale to restaurants and hotels, and Chicagoland farmers markets.

A Chicago maker of all-natural, small-batch, vegan craft hot sauce with no added sugar, with more than 25 flavors including limited runs made with Chicago punk and metal bands, named the Chicago Reader's Best Local Food Product in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

A registered agricultural cooperative in Illinois, started in 2008 by Illinois beekeepers, that keeps bees, harvests Certified Naturally Grown honey and beeswax, places hives in community gardens and schools and teaches beekeeping. Sells at Green City Market and the Logan Square Farmers Market.

A small-batch gluten-free food company launched in 2020 by Alex Moncada (Papole Foods) making the Original Empanoli, a baked, gluten-free hand pie that is part empanada and part ravioli with fillings inspired by Mexico and Latin America, plus baking mixes, salsas and seasonings. Sold at Chicago farmers markets.

Chicago's first family farm-owned and operated coffee roaster, run by Lauren Reese and Elmer Fajardo Pacheco, who grow coffee on their land on the Guatemala-Honduras border and roast it in Chicago. Sells through an online store, a coffee subscription, farmers markets and a Pilsen espresso bar at 952 W 18th St.

A boutique flower farm founded in 2021 that grows unique, seasonal, sustainably grown blooms in more than 12 beds within Chicago and on land in Monee, Illinois where it is restoring the soil. Sells through flower subscriptions and farmers markets at Logan Square (Sundays) and Roscoe Village.

A Chicago maker of cold-pressed juice from whole fruits and vegetables, bottled in small batches and sold at rotating Chicago-area farmers markets including Logan Square (Sundays 8:30am to 3pm), Uptown, Lincoln Park, Evanston, South Loop and Wicker Park, with delivery through its website.

A Chicago maker of hand-crafted, preserved goods founded by Jordan Queen in 2020, applying old-world preservation to Midwest produce for chef-driven pickles, relishes and fermented sauces that are vegan, oil-free and free of added preservatives. Sold at farmers markets across Chicagoland and online.

A bakery where baking is a passion focused on bringing people together. They make cakes and pastries with an emphasis on quality and care.

Small batch lacto-fermented foods maker. Co-creators Alex and Jenny started fermenting their food together over a decade ago, evolving from a curiosity into a fascination with complex flavors and the connections between gut health and soil.

Baklava producer offering classic and seasonal flavors, including varieties like Toffee Cacao Nibs, Lavender Lemon, Dubai Chocolate Style, and Barazek.

Producer of functional mushroom coffee blends and instant mushroom lattes. Products include mushroom coffee, instant lattes, and specialty mushroom blends sold direct to consumers and through select retailers.

Wild-caught, family-run fishery focused on small-scale, sustainably sourced Alaskan seafood. Hook Point is a fisherman-owned business that ships frozen seafood directly to consumers and sells at local farmers markets and retailers throughout Chicagoland.

A Chicago-based potato donut producer making gluten-free and traditional donuts with fresh, local, and wholesome ingredients. Founded in 2018 by restaurant industry professionals.

Windy City Shaved Ice is a locally owned shaved ice producer serving the Chicagoland area, operated by two retired first responders. They offer a variety of shaved ice flavors, including sugar-free and Kosher Certified options, and cater to private events, community fundraisers, and farmers markets.

Produces fresh, artisan-crafted tofu in small batches using only Illinois-grown non-GMO soybeans with no additives or preservatives.

Specialty market with wine, food, gifts and a serious dedication to events in the Avondale neighborhood of Chicago.

A one-acre farm in Chicago's Albany Park neighborhood where 60+ refugee families grow fresh, organic vegetables. The farm includes 58 plots for family home consumption and 6 larger plots managed by farmers who sell to local restaurants and markets.

Artisanal bread, cookies and baked goods inspired by growing up Asian.

Au Levain specializes in laminated pastries, cakes, pies, and savory bites with a small cafe menu. Their baked goods feature high-quality ingredients and seasonal products sourced from local farmers.

A Chicago-based cafe and bakery specializing in custom cakes and baked goods, with a menu featuring coffee, bagels, scones, and other fresh items. The shop emphasizes community, inclusive atmosphere, and exceptional quality.

A bakery and café that provides meaningful employment opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Freshly made pastries, baked goods, doughnuts, croissants, brownie hearts, and lunch items including sandwiches, paninis, and salads, with Colectivo Coffee service.

Chicago-based tea importer dedicated to preserving the integrity of tea from cultivation to preparation, infusion, and experience. Offers farm-direct loose leaf teas and curated quarterly subscription boxes.

Hyper-local edible-landscaping company growing custom produce for Chicago restaurants and bars, including a quarter-acre cultivation site in Bronzeville.

Beverly neighborhood bakery, cafe, and coffee roaster on Western Ave.

A chocolate maker and confectioner with two retail locations in Chicago. They produce 175 seasonal flavors per year and are known for European-style drinking chocolate.

Chicago specialty roaster (Avondale) making signature blends like Redline Espresso, single-origin beans, cold brew, and compostable espresso capsules.

Rustic American bakery from award-winning pastry chef Mindy Segal — bagels, bialys, pastries, coffeecake, and savory items. Opened summer 2022.

Logan Square specialty roaster-cafe since 2012; cafe and roaster share building.

Family-owned Roseland donut bakery since 1972 (owner Burritt Bulloch). Scratch yeast and cake doughnuts, famous oversized apple fritters; Time Out and The Infatuation list as South Side institution.

An urban farm operating on 2.5 acres in Chicago's East Garfield Park neighborhood that grows and distributes fresh, organic produce. The program provides transitional job opportunities for participants working to overcome barriers to secure permanent full-time employment.

Urban farm and learning center in Fuller Park growing organic living foods for homes, workplaces, juice bars, stores, and restaurants.

Black-owned bakery in Hyde Park’s Harper Court. Cookies, cupcakes, brownies, muffins, and café drinks from Army veteran Quinton McNair. Quinton McNair opened Strugglebeard Bakery at 5221 S. Harper Court after retiring from 24 years in the Army. Baking started as a pandemic hobby that helped him through PTSD and depression; he quit his civilian HR job in 2020, began shipping orders in 2021, and opened the Hyde Park shop in October 2023. The name comes from his joking hashtag about struggling to grow facial hair — kept because it matches the shop’s mix of serious craft and irreverent energy. The menu includes spirit-infused and classic cookies (among them vegan options), cupcakes, brownies, muffins, loaf slices, plus coffee, espresso, and tea. Catering for events is offered. Public events on the bakery site include Cookies & Karaoke Fridays and a First Sunday Tea Party Social. Phone: (773) 675-5994

Family-owned Bronzeville bakery known for Southern fruit cobblers, pies, and puddings with a flaky, buttery crust. Classic Cobbler is a family-owned bakery specializing in homemade fruit cobblers and pies made with quality ingredients and no preservatives. Recipes began in the South and moved to the Midwest through generations. Owner Bran’Arla Johnson founded the business with her mother and brother around 2010; after a Chicago Heights storefront and a period of online ordering, the family opened the Bronzeville shop at 3453 S. Prairie Ave. in fall 2024. Signature offerings include peach cobbler (and other fruit cobblers), pecan pie, lemon crème pie, and banana pudding. Whole pies and cobblers can be ordered online or by phone for pickup (site: ~24-hour turnaround). The shop has been a Taste of Chicago and Hyde Park Jazz Fest vendor and was named a Chicago Bears Small Business All-Pros winner (2024–25). After a brief landlord-related closure in summer 2026, Block Club Chicago reported a reopening around early September 2026. Phone: (312) 763-3100 Email: classiccobbler@gmail.com

Gayle V’s Best Ever Grilled Cheese is a bakery in Chicago, Illinois. Green City Market lists it among the restaurants and beverage partners that regularly shop at the market; its location is confirmed in OpenStreetMap.

Olivia’s Market is a bakery in Chicago, Illinois. Its location is confirmed in OpenStreetMap, and local farms name it on their own websites as a place their products are sold.