Commuters stepping off the train at the Southport CTA stop this summer can walk directly down the stairs and into a farmers market located beneath the elevated tracks.
The Low-Line Market, operating in the shaded corridor beneath the transit line, offers a convenient mid-week alternative to Chicago’s larger weekend grocery events.
This Tuesday evening market is turning the space beneath the tracks into a food haven
Situated at 3410 N Southport Ave, the market is designed for quick visits—instead of dedicating a full morning to navigating large crowds, residents can easily drop by during the week.
Despite its smaller size, the market features a wide selection of fresh groceries and specialty treats. Farm stands offer a variety of seasonal vegetables, with tables stocked with fresh broccoli, radishes, carrots, and spring onions. Shoppers can also find locally sourced honey, molded beeswax candles shaped like bees, and bright summer floral bouquets.
For those seeking immediate snacks, several local bakeries are part of the vendor lineup. Zeitlin’s Delicatessen offers an array of bagels and fresh pastries, while Brou’ne Desserts serves a menu of specialty baked goods. Their offerings include thick s’mores cookies, strawberry shortcake blondies, and distinctive purple yam ube brownies made with an Oreo crust and white chocolate chips.
The Low-Line Market runs from June through September
The Low-Line Market operates every Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., running from June through September. The late afternoon and early evening hours align perfectly with the evening commute, allowing passengers who arrive at the Southport station to pick up dinner ingredients just steps from the platform.
