The famer's market has been around for decades and not much has changed. It has a variety or fruits…read moreand vegetables. When we visited most were from Michigan and there were so many peaches, sweet and juicy. Most of the fruit vendors offered samples of apples. There also are flower, fresh meat and seafood vendors. There are also a few food trucks, acai, Mexican and coffee. It was crowded, which was great to see the support for a local market. The market is run by the Lion's Club - an international club volunteer organization

Some good stalls - fruits and vegetables, etc. The St. Roger's Abby nuns bakery is great but they…read morehaven't shown up yet this year. Why ??? A big negative: too many dogs ! Very annoying Their owners don't keep them away from shoppers. Why do you need to bring your dog to the market? Showing off? The Lions Club ought to prohibit this as some other markets have, before someone get bitten.

Awesome Al Pastor tacos at the hockey rink! The Nicholas Sportsplex rinks are well run and this…read morehelps too it off.

Carts Of Chicago Catering Elk Grove Village, Illinois…read more A full service catering company with great party ideas and themes. Family back yard fun or corporate events. Hot dogs, Hamburgers, Walking Taco, Nacho Bar, Circus Food, Grill service, BBQ, Chicken, Ribs, October Fest, Hawaiian Luau, Italian Fest, Potato Bar, Breakfast, Halloween Festival...need I say more? BUT the best is the ice cream carts and delivery. Great old fashion carts that stay cold unplugged for several hours. Several packages available. We supplied a cart for the 4th with ice cream popsicles, sandwiches and cones. So much fun we did an Italian wedding with Gelato and Italian ice in perfect sized 3oz cups. A big hit. Lots of fun in the heat. The owner Bob and assistant Jennifer are very nice, professional, and deliver on time. Ice cream stays very cold and arrives very cold. cartsofchicago.com

We engaged Carts of Chicago for my husband's 70th birthday BBQ party. The team did a fantastic job…read more- flawless setup and the food was delicious! We had about 75 guests and there was an abundance of food. The kids loved the popcorn machine and the ice cream cart, and the adults raved about how good the buffet was. Trust me, this is the best way to throw a big backyard party and still enjoy it yourself while Carts of Chicago handles all of the food and beverage details.

Food truck with good options, tasty food and quick service. The line was long but with staff coming…read moreout and handling orders before we got to the window, the line moved pretty quickly. Tacos were tasty. Prices as expected. Bonus points for being at ORD airside on Cinco De Mayo. Super fun.

The food was great, everyone enjoyed. Chef David was very easy to talk to and he provided excellent…read moreservice for what I needed. Thanks I will definitely be doing business with Chef again.

Chicago Food Truck Hub was a fantastic experience! We hired Jamie and the team to cater our October…read morewedding and they went above and beyond to make our day absolutely perfect! Jamie organized a food truck, wood burning pizza oven, excellent bar staff, a dessert room and even a mobile coffee cart! The list goes on! Jamie was so caring and paid attention to all of the details that truly add up to make an event unique and fun! We are so grateful that the whole Chicago Food Truck Hub team could be part of our day! It was perfect! With all the love, Mallory & Erik

We used Chicago Food Truck Hub for our backyard wedding this summer, and we were beyond thrilled…read morewith the experience. Jamie was incredibly thorough and easy to communicate with the whole time. The staff he sent on the day of the event felt like a part of our party, and they made the whole evening feel stress free. The food was absolutely delicious and the signature cocktail was a hit. I cannot recommend CFTH enough for any major event!

Catering Made Simple Full Transparent Review - BRIDE BEWARE: How This Vendor Nearly Ruined My…read moreWedding (With Proof) LONGER AND FULL REVIEW IS ON THEIR FACEBOOK PAGE FROM ME and also in video format @blurrybutblooming on TikTok: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BLwhwhgft/?mibextid=wwXIfr If I could give zero stars, I would. Catering Made Simple was, without question, the most stressful, unprofessional, and disappointing vendor of my entire wedding. What makes it worse is that the owner chose coercion over accountability -- attempting to pressure me into deleting my review before even agreeing to speak with me. That alone should tell you how they handle their mistakes. I posted multiple public notices tagging them and gave them a deadline -- Friday, September 26 at 12:00 PM -- to reach out and make things right. Despite several attempts, they ignored every one. Planning Failures: Our contract clearly stated a plated dinner, and I provided a detailed color-coded diagram with guest names, allergies, and meal choices weeks in advance. Despite this, staff insisted it was a buffet while we were lined up for our ceremony. I had to walk into the reception in my gown minutes before walking down the aisle to correct them. Because of their confusion and refusal to listen, our ceremony was delayed -- critical time lost as we were already working around rain. Execution Failures: We paid for full cake service, but utensils were missing, and flimsy tools from a décor box labeled "Do not use" were handed to us. Our cake, made by a close friend, was ruined when staff shoved a fragile custom topper -- still in its frame -- into the cake, splitting the top tier. One staff member even called it "cheap." They also failed to provide the highboy table we paid for and placed our cake awkwardly in the back of the dessert table. Guest Service Failures: Staff hovered over tables and repeatedly asked guests if they were finished. My own half-eaten meal was cleared while I was in the restroom, leaving me hungry at my own wedding. When I asked for water, I was escorted to the bar instead of being served. Professionalism & Accountability: My coordinator was harassed to the point of tears, and staff even threatened to pull me aside during the reception to complain about her. The owner, Greg, was present all night, saw me address problems directly, and never once spoke to me or apologized. Instead, he posted defensive public comments and tried to coerce me into removing my review. The only positive: the food was warm, tasty, and as expected from the tasting -- but that's where the good ends. The impact on our wedding was significant: * Our ceremony was delayed. * My coordinator was harassed. * Our cake -- lovingly made by a friend -- was ruined. * Guests felt uncomfortable. * I was left hungry. * The owner refused to take responsibility. To top it all off, I have since been blocked from a major Chicago wedding vendor group -- likely due to a complaint from Catering Made Simple -- instead of them engaging in constructive dialogue. Catering Made Simple failed in planning, execution, professionalism, and accountability. They caused unnecessary stress and ruined key moments of a once-in-a-lifetime day -- and then tried to silence me. Brides and grooms: do not risk your wedding on this company.

If you are looking for a caterer in Chicago, look no further than Greg and his team at Catering…read moreMade Simple. I've trusted Greg with everything from professional meetings to one of the most important family events of my life, and he has exceeded expectations every single time. For business, he makes it easy. Whether it's a quick breakfast meeting or a client lunch, he works with your budget and still delivers food that has people asking, "Who catered this?" His talent shows in the details, and I've even had friends in fine dining call his dishes "delicious" and "well executed." For personal occasions, there is no one I would trust more. Greg helped make our family gathering not only beautiful but meaningful. He created one of my dad's favorite recipes, elevating it into something that honored him perfectly. The food was outstanding, the presentation gorgeous, and his staff were warm, professional, and genuinely caring. They went above and beyond to make the night unforgettable--we didn't want the evening to end. Greg can do it all: an intimate dinner at home, a business lunch that leaves an impression, or a white-glove wedding that feels like a dream. He's incredibly talented, endlessly creative, and completely reliable. If you can dream it, he can make it happen. I can say with full sincerity that Catering Made Simple is the only caterer I'll ever recommend to call. Once you work with Greg, you'll understand why.