They have a stand/table at the Green City/Lincoln Park Farmers Market on Saturdays!…read more Unique to Chicago-the City! B es are such an essential part of flower pollination. They do offer Bee Hive/Bee Keeping Classes! I purchased some honey and some beeswax taper candles! The manager was knowledgeable and friendly! You can also purchase their items on their web site!

I found Chicago Honey Co-op on a Saturday at Green City Market - it meets, or exceeds, every mark…read moreimaginable! I grew up with access to chemical-free, unprocessed honey and am always on the lookout for it when I move to new cities. I was stunned to taste such a delicate, nuanced honey in urban Chicago. As it was a beautiful, sunny morning at a park in Chicago, it seemed the ideal time to figure out why it was so darn tasty! It turn out, that much of this has to do with the history of Chicago having feedlots. Anyway, I was blessed to learn this, and so much more, at the Chicago Honey Co-op booth at Green City Market. Did I mention that they happily recycle the jars if you bring them back? I have since been back twice to purchase more honey for myself, as well as for gifts, and every review remains 5 stars. It is always a pleasure to see them and I highly suggest checking out their services. I already know that allergy season next year will be a breeze for me! Chicago Honey Co-op does ship jars but I know that I will be stocking up at Green City Market. It is a blast to sample the new batches of honey, catch up with them, and also experience everything else that this fully organic and sustainable market has to offer!!

I stumbled upon this company at an artisan market. The proprietors are of Iraqi descent (not sure…read moreif they were born in the U.S. or moved here) and they wanted to create something from that country. I've had food from restaurants that are billed as middle eastern cuisine, but I'm honestly not sure I've ever had food that was specifically from Iraq. They had baklava, with which I am familiar, but as a Turkish treat. This was fundamentally the same but I will say the cardamom flavor was very strong (not a bad thing). They also had some cookies, called kleicha, that I bought. They're not terribly sweet and are filled with date paste, so they can satisfy a sweet tooth but not overwhelm with sugary flavor. If I had to liken them to something, I'd say they were similar in taste and texture to a fig newton. The women selling their treats were really friendly and very proud of their product, as they should be. I really like the kleicha and I rarely have occasion to eat dates, which I actually quite so that was the impetus to buy them. I'd purchase from them again and it might be nice to include this in with some edible gift giving.

Have always enjoyed the sweetness of honey. Some flavors are simple and mild. Some are more…read moreintricate with rich complexities. Honey has a variety of uses from flavorings to healings. Stepping into this shop was truly like walking into honey heaven. Huge glass jars of different flavored honey covered the counters. All are available for tasting. How sweet. Took some time to speak with the young man that was helping me. He was really nice. He explained that when you have premium honey, you need to only take a spoonful a day to receive healing benefits. He also stated that honey is a great cough suppressant and is currently in a lot of skin care products. I will have to return to try some of those plump, juicy dates.

Had no idea that they had such a wide variety of great stuff…read moreLook at the picture and know that it cost 10.00 Really good stuff

I was going for oven pizza but the restaurant was not yet open. I saw Nuts Castle and decided to…read morestop to check it out. I am looking for healthy snack options and it appears that everything there is vegan. I was handed a tea cup and saucer upon entry and given samples of the most delicious Turkish treats I'd ever eaten. Everything I tried, I had the attendant add to my box. Everything was delicious. They freeze dry fresh fruit and blend it into powder, which when added to hot or cold water renders the most extravagant tasting tea! I bought pomegranate!!! I'll be back for sure!!

Now Yelpers, listen up, do you SUFFER from Hayfever like I do??…read moreHere's a secret to save you money and make you less miserable: Buy local honey at this market (a bottle is $10--way cheaper than OTC Zertec or Claritin) and eat a tablespoon a day. Before you know it, your allergies will be gone. Why?! Because the bees roam around the city and pollinate from the same plants that give your that runny nose and those itchy eyes. Think of it as a painless immunization. The beekeeper has her beehives right behind at her Carpenter Street house. If you really get into it, you can work a deal with the caring beekeeper to purchase a huge bucket for several months. And the honey is BEE-LICIOUS! (yes, that was lame). More Good News: Gosh, what a cute cultural market! The salespeople are so sweet and friendly. The love for what they specialize in or do shines through in their smiles. The market is like none of the others in the city due to its Latin American cultural roots and flavors. They have private, original art for sale (meet the artisans themselves), fresh vegetables, breakfast items, coffee/tea/mate, delicious-looking pastries, dog treats, and my favorite...local honey products. They even have a great looking website (listed above). The Bad News: While it is VERY small (10 tents possibly), they have a great variety of local products. Bring cash! :) The VERY Bad News: You'll have to wait until next year ;(. The market only runs (well this past year) on Sundays from July 27th until October 26th 9 am to 2 pm. ---- Featured in the Weekly Yelp-Chicago "Farmers Market Almanac" on June 2, 2009: http://www.yelp.com/weekly?editorial_id=W8Z6vofGex0KswvVq8Uxhw

Agreed, it's a small Farmer's Market but still worth a visit. I always feel great about supporting…read morelocal farmers and merchants and the bonus is I get good treats to eat. Today we stopped there after grabbing some coffee on 18th and Carpenter ;-). We picked up some juicy tomatoes, corn, onions, grape tomatoes, potatoes and garlic. I also grabbed some chicken and mole and ground beef and potatoes empanadas on the way out for our lunch. We reheated them on the panini grill at lunch time. I also scored some fun peach jam. Can't wait to go back next week and try the fresh bread, pastries, vegetarian tamales and tarts. I figure we will take our own "carry out" bags to do good for the environment and take a blanket with so we can turn our Farmer's Market walk into a Sunday picnic. Farmer's Market ends Oct. 28 for 2013. I'm sad I didn't start going sooner but I plan on grabbing some treats from now til then.

Love love love this market! It is on the smaller side, but has everything you need in one stop!…read moreSome of my favorites include the fresh floeer bunches, microgreens, local honey and jams, and all the veggies and fruit. I also buy my veggie plants here every year and they do so well!!! The church coffee and donuts are also a hit!

Lovely market I was able to get so many fresh fruits and vegetables. I throughly enjoyed tasting…read morefresh Wisconsin cheese.

This is a Mexican grocery store conveniently within walking distance from the Pink line station and…read moreit has its own parking lot. I got a lot of food and items that I liked! My favorite was the coconut flavor flans and I haven't seen them at other stores. Also got a 1/4 papaya at a reasonable price. Fresh and yummy! Would definitely revisit this place.

I love this Westside neighborhood garden and all the good it holds! The Finding Justice Flower and…read moreVegetable Garden at 215 N Kenneth Ave., Garfield Park is a hyperlocal urban farm with seasonally ripe garden produce for purchase by anyone, especially the neighbors. The owner, Ms. Miller, shares her love of growing healthy vegetables and edible medicinal flowers with her dedication to making fresh produce available locally within her community. The farm has been planted, tended and weeded by Ms. Miller with help from local teens and adults. Here you can honor the earth and get nourishing seasonal local vegetables which supports the local economy. In late July I saw Shishito Peppers, collard greens, cabbage, mint, basil, and thyme ready for harvest and for sale to anyone. The Finding Justice Garden website lists all ripe produce throughout the seasons. Swing by and take a look. Get healthy locally grown food right in your community. Also, Taco Tuesdays are a popular delicious event at the garden. Order produce online at https://findingjusticegarden.com. EBT accepted.

What a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference! Fresh, healthy produce with a powerful…read moremission.