| Artisan Cellar | 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, suite 116 | (312) 527-5810 |
With 1,400 international wine choices, focusing on smaller producers and boutique wine, this upscale shop also features an espresso bar and made-to-order paninis. 75 artisan cheeses, sliced cured meats, and gourmet groceries fill the cozy space nicely.
| Chase Plaza Market Bistro | 21 S. Clark | |
Choose from 10 different stations of fare, from healthy to indulgent. At the registers, pick up a honey caramel along with other locally-made, high-end treats.
| Chicago's Downtown Farmstand | 66 E. Randolph St. | (312) 742-8419 |
Find hundreds of delicious local products, from the standard fruits and vegetables to condiments, candies, preserves, and ice cream. 3 and 7 piece boxes of truffles are available.
| Eno Wine (Fairmont) | 200 N. Columbus | (312) 565-8000 |
The only thing better than chocolate is enjoying it alongside cheese and wine, as the folks at Eno have found out. Relax for a casual after-work get together, or a birthday party with family.
| Marion St Cheese Market | 101 N. Marion, Oak Park | (708) 848-2088 |
Locally-produced, organic, natural, kosher: you can find all sorts of amazing cheeses and wines here. There are also gourmet groceries, such as chocolates, breads, meats, frozen entrees, and various other goodies.
| Metropolis Coffee | 1039 West Granville Avenue | (773) 764-0400 |
Combine the winning numerous awards for their wholesale coffee business (including "Roast" magazine's 2007 Roaster of the Year) with an awesome cafe serving pies from Hoosier Mama, and you get one of the finest places to chill on the north side, let alone the city.
| New Wave Coffee | 2557 N. Milwaukee | (773) 489-0646 |
70s and 80s art and music greets you as you enter this eclectic Logan Square coffee shop. Relax with a Metropolis brew in one of the many comfy chairs. Nibble on locally made pastries, many of them vegan. Unique flavors abound - no baked potato soup here! What's not to love?
| Pastoral Artisan | 55 E. Lake | (312) 658-1250 |
Focusing on artisanal wine, cheese, and accompaniments, Pastoral also has a delicious lunch menu. Pick up your favorite local delicacies for a picnic or a dinner party.
| Three Tarts Bakery | 301 S. Happ Road | (847) 446-5444 |
Established in 1998, Three Tarts Bakery & Cafe makes all their items from scratch. They specialize in beautifully decorated cakes and cookies that taste as good as they look, as well as breakfast pastries and hand-crafted hearth breads. The Cafe boasts flavorful soups, fresh salads and sandwiches.
| 3300 N. Ashland | Chicago, IL 60657 | (773) 244-4200 |
| 3640 N. Halsted Street | Chicago, IL 60613 | (773) 472-0400 |
| 6020 N. Cicero | Chicago, IL 60646 | (773) 205-1100 |
| 1640 Chicago Avenue | Evanston, IL 60201 | (847) 733-1600 |
| 1101 S. Canal Street | Chicago, IL 60607 | (312) 435-4600 |
| 30 West Huron | Chicago, IL 60610 | (312) 932-9600 |
| 1550 North Kingsbury Avenue | Chicago, IL 60622 | (312) 587-0648 |
| 301 Town Square | Wheaton, IL 60189 | (630) 588-1500 |
| Z&H Markets | 1126 E. 47th St | (773) 538-7372 |
Z&H Markets is the newest and least pretentious gourmet grocery in Chicago. Located in Hyde Park and Kenwood, this upscale market and deli boasts homemade bagels, catering made with local products, and even a small produce area in the back. Find our caramels individually, and boxes of truffles.
