(312) 410-7301
401 E Illinois St
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.891071
-87.617646
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
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.
11/21/09
The Best in the Midwest
by 6623 at Citysearch
This place can easily hold its own with the best grocer/deli's in New York. They source their products from peanut butter to foie gras from the very finest providers in the US and Europe. If you love to cook and eat fine foods, this is your store.
- Pros: A cook's heaven
- Cons: Produce selection is somewhat limited
04/09/08
Clean up front - not so much in back
by bapp5353 at Citysearch
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 at Citysearch
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
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.
Category:
Grocery Stores, Gift Shops, Catering, Stationery Stores
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
