Diana Grossman Tantra Butterfly
+5
OMG! I can't believe I'm a Native Chicagoan and overlooked this charming collection of food vendors and locally owned boutique style shops!
Today I took a long leisurely hike from the West loop back to River North and finally ran into the French Market located within the Canal street Metra station.
I found so many tempting food vendors and chose Frietkoten Belgian Fries because it's been ages since I've had genuine Belgian Friet prepared with dipping sauces. I took my time chatting with a couple of friendly female professionals on their lunch break then explored a bit of crystals 🔮 that were set on display by Michael who does a wonderful job helping out customers at the information desk. Michael told me the crystal vendor was away at a Rosemont crystal convention but he'd be happy to help me make a purchase and help me pay the owner since he knew his contact information.
I must have spent a couple hours here just eating and wandering around and met so many interesting characters. Igor Irbe owns a map design shop here so go have a look and absorb the good vibes!
I am so thankful to Michael today for providing me with useful advice and making my shopping experience more magically enfused! 🌟
I'm definitely looking forward to future visits! Oh and they do allow service animals here and go have a look at the Barking Spot Bakery because they have plenty of gourmet treats for dogs and cats 🐈 here too!
Such a great collection of restaurants in a small area. My office team and I frequent here often because you can get pretty much any cuisine your hunger desires here. Comes highly recommended by me-a dude that eats lunch downtown 5 days a week. It is the highlight of my work day to be honest.
This a really good place to explore different kinds of food from different countries. We like to go in here and we always love the experience. There are a lot of food stand and the people are all friendly. I does not have a specific favorite in here because everything is literally great and something different in a good way. What's good more about this marketplace is you can have and pick anything you wanted and you will never be disappointed plus the prices are all fair and reasonable. If you haven't been in here then you are missing out big time. Highly recommended!
Great place, there are lots of food stalls. The crepes are excellent and I’d recommend you trying one.
Great place! Be advised that a lot of vendors are closed on Saturday. Lots of options for food at a reasonable price. Validated parking for 1 hour or less but there is metered parking on the street as well. Tables inside provide a place to eat as well as a phone charging station.
Very cute place for a visit especially between trains at the Metra. Like crepes and meat pies here! Suggest looking at individual storefront ratings before buying at other places, to help with choices.
However, has gotten less foot traffic since pandemic so the atmosphere isn't as nice as it used to be.
It's a great market. Great variety of food and to support small businesses. Unfortunately due to Covid, not all places are open and most of them close early. Better to go during lunch hour. You can get different food to go and eat by their outside patio.
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