A Community Farmers Market Serving Rogers Park, Edgewater, and West Ridge
The Benton Harbor fruit stand has been a favorite at Loyola’s Farmers Market since the market launched in 2011. The company has been family-ownedand operated since its founding in 1922, and is currently managed by farmer John Thaler and his wife Rose. John runs three …
Being a vendor at the Loyola Farmers Market since its inception, Stamper Cheese is a real original. Bret Stamper, the owner of Stamper Cheese, boasts about the art of cheese making, “We age them to reveal deeper, spectacular flavors waiting to be unlocked. These aged …
Vegetarian Express, commonly called Tamales Express, is well known at the Loyola Farmers Market for their delicious food. Run by Raul Diaz, Vegetarian Express has been offering fresh-cooked dishes for both vegetarians and meat-eaters at the Loyola Farmers Market since 2013. With tasty food …
Farmer Nick’s is back at the Market for the second year. Founded by Nick Janovski 16 years ago, they provide pasture raised beef, pork, poultry, and eggs. His family farm raises his livestock without the use of antibiotics or animal byproducts. They are currently located …
This year’s farmers market will undoubtedly be a great one, with a number of exciting new daily vendors and fun events planned throughout the summer. There are a few people, however, that ensure that the market runs smoothly and that customers have the best possible …
Oatmeal raisin cookies. When you typically bite into an oatmeal raisin cookie, your first thought is, “Ah! This isn’t chocolate chip?!” But, when you bite into Kate Merrill’s oatmeal raisin cookie, you think, “Oh, THIS is how a cookie should taste. This is the best.” …
Diane Mejia, owner and pastry chef of Mindful Baking, developed her specialty baking skills in pastry school. During this time, she discovered she was gluten and lactose intolerant. Instead of giving up on her flour-filled dreams, she decided to take the task of baking gluten-free …
From left to right: Thomas is a junior studying Conservation and Restoration Ecology. He has volunteered with the market the last two seasons as a greeter and a booth assistant. He is excited to see the vendors from the previous years, and meet the new …