Looking for a quick, protein rich lunch while you shop at the Market? Phoenix Bean Tofu has you covered with a variety of tofu salads that come with sauce and vegetables.

If you’ve been to the 61st Street Farmers Market, chances are you’ve been greeted by Kim, owner of Yoberri Gourmet, with a big smile. For the past 12 years, Yoberri has been a sweet staple and community favorite, delighting market-goers with handcrafted frozen yogurt, ice cream, sorbet, and freshly made cold-pressed juices.

What do you get when you combine proud British heritage, fine dining chef skills, and a commitment to the 61st Street Farmers Market? You get Art and Chelsea Jackson’s award-winning Pleasant House Pub.

The 61st Street Market is thrilled to welcome Thank God 4 Raw and Vegan Treats this year! They specialize in outstanding plant-based, made-to-order meals with no additives or preservatives, and they are known for their tasty vegan super tacos, vegan nachos, and vegan peach cobbler.

What happens when 45 students from 22 South Side Chicago high schools spend two weeks of summer camp at Blackstone Bicycle Works? 

They are immersed in bikes, science, art, engineering, and exploration! Along with professional mentorship, field trips, and hands-on workshops, each participant earned their own bike, helmet, lock, and tools–plus a $200 stipend.

61st Street Market shoppers know when they want to buy quality, organic meat, Mint Creek Farm always delivers. They’ve been bringing delicious organic grass-fed beef, boar, goat, lamb, poultry, eggs, honey, and more to the Market since 2008.

This year, the 61st Street Farmers Market made big impacts in our community—partnering with Carnegie Elementary School and the Jackson Parkside Terrace (JPT) community to bring fresh food, hands-on learning, and joyful experiences to hundreds of families.

This week, we’re proud to highlight Bennett Farms, a small but mighty family farm delivering high-quality meats with exceptional flavor and care. Founded by farmer Tom Bennett, a U.S. Marine veteran, the farm began in 2012 out of a desire to feed his growing family real, quality food. What started as a personal mission quickly grew into a community movement as demand from friends and neighbors took root.

This Saturday marks the end of the 26th annual National Farmers Market Week, an annual celebration that highlights the vital role of farmers markets in our food system. To celebrate, we are sharing some reasons why our customers and vendors love 61st Street Farmers Market