Local Root Competitors

Local Foods is a distributor and retailer of local food. Through our one-of-a-kind distribution center, grocery and event space, we bring the stories of producers to life. Local Foods makes it easy to eat local. Local Foods’ store showcases the best of the Midwest, including the sustainable whole-animal meat mecca Butcher & Larder, and Stock, Chicago’s truest farm-to-table cafe. Behind the scenes, Local Foods operates Chicago's first locally-focused wholesale distribution center dedicated to supplying the best local products to more than 250 of the city’s most acclaimed chefs, hotels, grocers, caterers, schools and institutions. Local Foods is a mission-oriented organization, partnering with the area’s finest small-scale, family farms with the aim to revive and strengthen the Midwest’s local food system and infrastructure. Local Foods market is open M-F 11a-8p and Sa-Su from 9a-6p. Free parking is available in Local Foods’ lot as well as on the street. For more information, visit us at 1427 W. Willow St (behind the Hideout) or at www.localfoods.com.

Eatwell is a healthy diet and nutrition consultation service.

Green City Market is securing the future of food by deepening support for sustainable farmers, educating our community, and expanding access to locally-grown food. Locations and Hours: Green City Market Lincoln Park (May-October) N. Clark & N Lincoln Ave Wednesdays + Saturdays 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Green City Market West Loop (June-October) Mary Bartleme Park (115 S. Sangamon St ) Saturdays 8 a.m to 1 p.m