This outstanding market contains foodstuffs you will not find elsewhere in downtown Chicago. They have excellent cheeses and great baked goods too. Although the location (near Navy Pier) is not particularly convenient and parking can be difficult, it is well worth the trip.

PROS: great cheeses and baked goods
CONS: location

I am both blessed and cursed to live next door to Fox and Obel because it is the greatest food market I have ever been to but constantly temps me with its glorious offerings and staggeringly high prices. Visiting this grocery store is a like an escape to a boutiful oasis of the highest quality and most unique foods, yet the prices quickly jerk you back to reality. A mere walk through the store is enjoyable, thanks to the array of organic produce and the samples of bread, olive oil, cheese, and other concoctions. There is also a very nice cafe attached.

A great gourmet grocery store. They serve amazing food at their caf; exquisite food that is hard to find at some restaurants. Get that certain cut of steak from the butcher or the catch of the day from the seafood. With options like the finest aged cheeses, wines, and prepared appetizers or main courses for your next get together you are sure to find something that peaks your taste and empties your wallet.

I love this place. Everything about it is fresh and new, from the food to the housewares to the decor to the shopping experience. I only wish there was a Fox & Obel where I live!

This place is amazing! They have the greatest products in the world.. meat (9), seafood (8), packaged goods (10), prepared foods (10) produce (8), wines and booze (6) the Staff (10). The staff really is the greatest. They are very friendly and informed. While I was standing dazed in aw of there selection I was asked if I needed any help by a man who appeared to be doing some sort of inventory, well I did and he stopped what he was doing and lead me to every thing I needed . The people at the cheese counter talked with me for a half hour and even recommended a cheaper cheese over a real expensive one.I was also told they can ship things (my sister will be syked come christmas) and they have they also do catering!!!!! In a year this will be a must see in Chicago!!!!