Bebe's Eatery

OMG! I can't believe I'm a Native Chicagoan and overlooked this charming collection of food vendors and locally owned boutique style shops! Today I took a long leisurely hike from the West loop back to River North and finally ran into the French Market located within the Canal street Metra station. I found so many tempting food vendors and chose Frietkoten Belgian Fries because it's been ages since I've had genuine Belgian Friet prepared with dipping sauces. I took my time chatting with a couple of friendly female professionals on their lunch break then explored a bit of crystals 🔮 that were set on display by Michael who does a wonderful job helping out customers at the information desk. Michael told me the crystal vendor was away at a Rosemont crystal convention but he'd be happy to help me make a purchase and help me pay the owner since he knew his contact information. I must have spent a couple hours here just eating and wandering around and met so many interesting characters. Igor Irbe owns a map design shop here so go have a look and absorb the good vibes! I am so thankful to Michael today for providing me with useful advice and making my shopping experience more magically enfused! 🌟 I'm definitely looking forward to future visits! Oh and they do allow service animals here and go have a look at the Barking Spot Bakery because they have plenty of gourmet treats for dogs and cats 🐈 here too!

Adding a star for owner’s response. Here is original review: Horrible. Run in the other direction. Went in April 2022. There is nothing French about it. Dim sum and crepes? Really? Crepes alone do not make a market French. There are no French groceries. Worst of all the Vanille pastries were inedible and really cold and stale. And they did not have any forks. Threw out the citrus tart, ate one bite of the cheesecake which was awful and rubbery and didn’t bother tasting by the third pastry. Vanille would be better off closing this location than having its brand damaged.

This a really good place to explore different kinds of food from different countries. We like to go in here and we always love the experience. There are a lot of food stand and the people are all friendly. I does not have a specific favorite in here because everything is literally great and something different in a good way. What's good more about this marketplace is you can have and pick anything you wanted and you will never be disappointed plus the prices are all fair and reasonable. If you haven't been in here then you are missing out big time. Highly recommended!

Very cute place for a visit especially between trains at the Metra. Like crepes and meat pies here! Suggest looking at individual storefront ratings before buying at other places, to help with choices. However, has gotten less foot traffic since pandemic so the atmosphere isn't as nice as it used to be.