Cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers, red onion, basil, giardiniera, parsley, ranch, buffalo, and BBQ and more
Suarez Market has a wide variety of fresh ingredients and protein options available to suit your preferences as well as pre-sliced fruit bowls. Here are some highlights:
Sandwiches
Wraps
Salads
Vanille offers delicious, flaky French croissants that pair perfectly with their gourmet café selections.
Clinton Street Smoked Meats is renowned for their hearty Montreal-style pastrami, but did you know they're Lent and vegetarian friendly too? Here are some of their options:
This family-owned taqeuriaspecializes in healthy, fresh traditional Mexican favorites with a modern flair. Most dishes can be prepared with salmon, tilapia, shrimp, or vegetarian! Some Lenten go-tos are:
What better way to celebrate fish Friday than with fresh sushi from Blue Spot? Every roll, bowl, and soup is made daily in house and has options for everyone. Here are some of their signature dishes:
We're so happy to welcome Thimi's Argentinian-style empanadas to the Chicago French Market! These baked empanadas are perfect on the go and have tons of amazing fillings for every diet, like:
A healthy, fresh, delicious option for the Lenten season and any time of year, Aloha Poke can decide your poke bowl toppings for you (The Philadelphia Roll Bowl is a fan favorite) or let you Pack Your Own Bowl (PYOB).
They offer 10 toppings, 5 bowl bases (including cauliflower rice), 7 sauces, their famous Crab Rangoon Dip, and the following Lent-friendly protein options— available "naked" or marinated.
Options
This Chicago French Market staple has filling, fresh, delicious Vietnamese classics and fusion cuisine. With teriyaki tofu, caramelized shrimp, and jackfruit protein options, they are a great Lenten option! Here are some of their menu highlights:
Did you know that Fresco Delicioso just won Google Reviews' "Best Mexican Restaurant of 2025" award for Chicago? This Mexican deli specializes in hearty tamales, unique desserts, jugo fresco, fresh smoothies, and more. Don't miss these Lent-friendly options:
Dim Sum is a beloved Cantonese dumpling that comes in a variety of fillings. B.I. Tea and Dim Sum lovingly fills, wraps, and steams their dim sum fresh to order and serves up delicious boba tea to accompany these bite-sized delicacies. Here are their Lent-friendly options:
Elegance meets flavor at this unique Turkish/French fusion bakery. Vertige blends the flavors of Turkey with classic French baking methods to create delicious sweet and savory delicacies. Here are some note-worthy Lenten options:
Indian cuisine is well-known for having a variety of filling vegetarian-friendly options and Klay Oven Kitchen is no exception! Here are some of their staples:
Hawaiian and Filipino fusion meets modern flair with this dreamy island concept. While most of Panlasa's offerings are protein-packed with meat, here are a few Lent-friendly offerings:
Our newest addition opening in March, Righteous Kitchen offers homemade soups, sandwiches, sweets, and more. Full menu coming soon, but here's what we're looking forward to this Lent:
K Kitchen offers "New Korean" food made from Korean traditions blended with French and Western culinary techniques. They can prepare most dishes vegetarian or with tofu to ensure they're Lent-friendly! Here are some fan favorites:
Named the best Cubano in Chicago by the Hungry Hound, this heavy-hitting sandwich spot boasts a full espresso bar and seasonal items available in-person only. Here's what we love:
131 North Clinton
(Between Washington and Randolph), Chicago, Illinois | 312-575-0306
Open Monday – Friday 7AM – 7PM | Saturday 9AM-4PM | Sunday closed