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Fox & Obel

401 E Illinois St
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 410-7301
fox-obel.com
4 star rating based on 18 reviews
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Hours
Daily 7am-9pm  
Status: Open  
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tel: (312) 410-7301

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Business Description from the Web

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A visit to the Fox & Obel Cafe is a throwback in time—to the age when intellectuals gathered and boldly expressed their views regarding politics and literature. The European ambience, the smell of coffee brewing, and freshly baked artisan bread can be quite luring in itself. Then there are also dishes like the Black Angus Steak Frites that make one want to return. The place is open for... more
Posted by wcities on May 17, 2008

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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,... more
Posted by Citysearch on August 21, 2007

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A visit to the Fox & Obel Cafe is a throwback in time—to the age when intellectuals gathered and boldly expressed their views regarding politics and literature. The European ambience, the smell of coffee brewing, and freshly baked artisan bread can be quite luring in itself. Then there are also dishes like the Black Angus Steak Frites that make one want to return. The place is open for... more
Posted by wcities on April 12, 2007

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The store offers 90 minutes of free parking with validation for customers who make a purchase in the market.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

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The cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, including breakfast strudel, stuffed ciabatta, tortilla soup and New York strip-loin sandwich.
Posted by Citysearch on April 21, 2009

Editorial Reviews from the web

A gourmet food market and cafe that's exclusive to Chicago.

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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,... more
Posted by Elisa Kronish on April 21, 2009, (Edited October 12, 2004)

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This gourmet grocery's take on ready-to-eat, carry-out comfort food is anything but boring. Try the grits with truffled sweet corn, or rotisserie-cooked chicken, vegetables, fish or pork loin. Craving meatloaf? Pick from three made with veal, turkey or traditional beef. Meals are sized to feed one or 10. For dessert, there's a selection of pastries, such as lemon rye bread or brown butter... more
Posted by chicagotribune on September 02, 2007

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Fox & Obel provides a fitting grocery experience for three types of people: Consumers who live and die by recommendations (oh goody, another "Wine Spectator!"); frequent entertainers who like to exercise their "Gourmet" subscription as much as possible; and people who just like to eat well. This gastronome's dream makes Whole Foods look like the poor man's market: Organic garnet yams, Satsuma... more
Posted by centerstagechicago on April 10, 2007

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Favorite Chicago spot by Lisa M. at InsiderPages

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Fox & Obel is a foodies delight! It's a tourist spot in it's own right with an amazing selection of olive oil's to sample and purchase, and high quality cooking ingredients, wonderful cheeses, yummy pastries, and so much more.
Posted by Citysearch User on April 21, 2009, (Edited December 17, 2008)

Clean up front - not so much in back

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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
Posted by bapp5353 on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 08, 2008)

Not-so-frugal Gourmet

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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)... more
Posted by kristen0218 on April 21, 2009, (Edited April 20, 2006)
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