This shop made the Sun-Times readers' top 10 best ice cream spots in the Chicago area. They host unique flavors of the day that will surely beat the heat on those hot days. #icecreamshop Photo: Robyn Lee
Michigan Honeycrisp apples are the star of this market. Make sure to grab some of these while you browse their large selection of fresh produce. Hours: Saturdays, 9am-2pm. #farmersmarket Photo: 61st Street Farmers Market
Check out the large variety of food vendors here and try all of their free samples. Bonus: This market features many gluten free products. Hours: Wednesdays, 3pm-8pm. #farmersmarket Photo: jbracken
Take a break from the office and walk down to this farmers market to browse their selection of local goods. Hours: Tuesdays, 7am-3pm. #farmersmarket Photo: OrganicNation
This small market still brings your local and organic products to the table. Make sure to check out their popular honey stand that provides local honey from city dwelling bees. Hours: Sundays, 9am-3pm. #farmersmarket Photo: The T & L Chicago Project
This market is pretty large with a vast selection of fresh, local and organic products. Make sure to catch a cooking demonstration by their local chefs. Hours: Wednesdays, 8am-1pm. #farmersmarket Photo: Green City Market
Yahoo News ranked this shop as their favorite cafe in Chicago. Serving fair-trade organic coffee in their warm-toned lounge, this place is perfect to post up and study or just sit back and relax. #sidewalkcafe Photo: Bridgeport Coffee Company