(312) 410-7301
401 E Illinois St
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.891071
-87.617646
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
What People Are Saying About Fox & Obel
The Editor
Elisa Kronish
Citysearch
In Short – Gleaming counters, delicious smells and dazzling displays entice shoppers to fill their baskets (and drain their wallets). This spacious, upscale store combines several gourmet food markets in one. Foods are displayed at the butcher shop, fresh fish market, cheese department, deli counter, produce section, prepared-foods counter and bakery. Staff is trained and knowledgeable, so ask for help, suggestions and tastes.
04/09/08
Clean up front - not so much in back
by bapp5353
Been through the kitchen - Chef was rude ( go figure) - place was dirty. Could not eat there after seeing conditions in back.
- Pros: Other places to eat nearby
- Cons: Chef/Cleanliness
04/21/06
Not-so-frugal Gourmet
by kristen0218
A fantastic open market, comparable to Zabar's in New York City or a classier North Market in Columbus, OH. Incredible breads, prepared foods, desserts & cheeses. Frou-frou & expensive alcohol selection. The staff are knowledgable & genuinely friendly. The prices are pretty outrageous (insane mark-ups on wine & expect to pay at least $10 for a take-out lunch from the prepared foods counter) but it's almost worth it for fresh, delcious old-world food in the Loop. Bonus: Take your lunch & eat on a bench near the docks - you'll feel like you're on vacation if you aren't already!
- Pros: Fantastic, fresh food, Wonderful staff, Bakery
- Cons: Price gouging
01/15/06
A Chicago Original
by rsnchicago
Yes it is expensive, yes it can get crowded, and yes the selection may seem limited to the very best foods. This is not the place to get your Skippy peanut butter or Cheerios; go to the Dominicks a couple blocks away for general items. This is the place to get your Beluga caviar, your rare and blended teas, your Korean pears, your exotic pies and breads. The selection may seem overwhelming at first, but they really only stock a few of the finer brands. They excel at offering the best cheeses, meats, produce and bakery items. Fox and Obel is a cross between Dean & DeLuca and Whole Foods, yet they carry a lot of the same items (mostly dry goods). Beware though: I find many of Fox and Obel's items priced 10-20% higher than the same goods at Whole Foods.
- Pros: Wonderful deli, Clean and welcoming, Excellent produce
- Cons: Expensive, Limited selection
The Details on Fox & Obel
Know Before You Go:
The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, including breakfast strudel, stuffed ciabatta, tortilla soup and New York strip-loin sandwich.
Parking:
The store offers 90 minutes of free parking with validation for customers who make a purchase in the market.
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