Maxwell Street Market
4.4
from - Neighborhood: Little Italy/University Village
- Desplaines Street and Roosevelt Road
- 640 W. Roosevelt Road
- Chicago, IL 60607
- 312-745-4676
Continuing its long tradition of offering Chicago immigrants and locals a space to sell odds and ends, the colorful flea market hosts 518 vendors every Sunday, year-round. In addition to household goods, clothing, CDs, jewelry, power tools and produce, there are several Mexican food stands offering authentic fare like enchiladas, tacos, tamales, plantains and horchata. Live blues is played at the market weekly (weather permitting). A bit of history: After 120 years of operation, Maxwell Street Market was closed down in the mid-'90s, a controversial city decision. The open-air market was relocated to Canal Street, about a half-mile from its original site. After 14 years at the second location, the market moved to Desplaines Street in late summer of 2008.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- The market is located on Desplaines Street between Harrison Street and Roosevelt Road.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Street Parking Difficult. Several pay lots in the area, including Taylor Steet at Canal Street and 14th Place at Canal Street.
- Public Transportation:
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CTA Bus: 12 Roosevelt
Blue Line train: Clinton stop
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday
- Smoking:
- No
- Audience:
- Families
Features
- ATM:
- Yes. Several on Roosevelt Road.
- Food:
- Primarily Mexican food stands offering tacos, tamales, beans and rice, along with fresh lemonade, horchata and tamarindo drinks. Classic Polish sausages as well.
- Features:
- Free Admission and On-site Merchandise. Power tools, clothing, produce, household items.
- Facilities:
- No pets. No dogs are allowed in the market.
- Specialties:
- Flea market finds sold by 518 vendors.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
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"5 Star Market"
By miahmalehki from columbia, April 22, 2009
I have been to this market several times. I love it. The vendors are great. The food is awsome. The people are really great as well. I really like ...
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