Where can I find raw honey near Chicago?

Green City Market in Lincoln Park (Saturdays and Wednesdays, May–October) is Chicago's best source. Logan Square Farmers Market (Sundays, May–October) and Beverly Arts Center Farmers Market also feature local Illinois honey.

What types of honey are produced near Chicago, Illinois?

Chicago beekeepers produce basswood (linden) honey (herbal-minty character — the Midwest's most prized variety), sweet clover honey from surrounding Illinois farmland, urban rooftop wildflower honey from city hives, and goldenrod honey in fall.

When is the best time to buy local honey in Chicago, Illinois?

Chicago honey is freshest August–October after the summer harvest. Basswood honey comes in July. Visit Green City Market in late summer for the widest selection of just-harvested Illinois honey varieties.

Find Local Honey in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago beekeepers produce exceptional Midwest honey, from basswood honey in July to clover honey from surrounding farmland, along with a thriving urban rooftop honey movement.

Local Honey Varieties

Basswood (linden) honey (herbal-minty, the Midwest prized variety), sweet clover honey from Illinois farmland, and urban rooftop wildflower honey are Chicago's signature local varieties.

Where to Buy

Green City Market in Lincoln Park (Saturdays and Wednesdays, May–October) is Chicago's premier honey source. Logan Square Farmers Market (Sundays, May–October) also features Illinois beekeepers.

Verified Honey Sources in Chicago

We checked each of these against the business’s own website or the market’s official vendor list: operating, selling honey, and in Chicago.

Chicago Honey Co-op — Local beekeeper
Green City Market — Farmers market

Upcoming Honey Events in Chicago

Chicago Artisan Honey Tasting & Pairing Dinner — October 8, 2026
Chicago Honey Co-op Fall Harvest Tour — October 17, 2026
Chicago Green City Market Holiday Market — December 5, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find raw honey near Chicago?: Green City Market in Lincoln Park (Saturdays and Wednesdays, May–October) is Chicago's best source. Logan Square Farmers Market (Sundays, May–October) and Beverly Arts Center Farmers Market also feature local Illinois honey.
What types of honey are produced near Chicago, Illinois?: Chicago beekeepers produce basswood (linden) honey (herbal-minty character — the Midwest's most prized variety), sweet clover honey from surrounding Illinois farmland, urban rooftop wildflower honey from city hives, and goldenrod honey in fall.
When is the best time to buy local honey in Chicago, Illinois?: Chicago honey is freshest August–October after the summer harvest. Basswood honey comes in July. Visit Green City Market in late summer for the widest selection of just-harvested Illinois honey varieties.

Explore More

Browse our complete local honey directory to find beekeepers and farmers markets near you. Explore all 210+ honey varieties in our comprehensive guide. For a complete overview of honey in Illinois, see our Illinois Honey Sourcing Guide.

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