Lincoln Park, Chicago · Since 1960

Fresh in. Every morning.

For the neighborhood's tables.
And for Chicago's kitchens.

Every morning since 1960.

Big Apple Finer Foods is Lincoln Park's family grocery store. We also deliver fresh produce to restaurants across Chicago and the suburbs, every day.

Start an order For my home For my restaurant

Fresh in. Every morning since 1960.

Big Apple Finer Foods is Lincoln Park's family grocery store. We also deliver fresh produce to restaurants across Chicago and the suburbs, every day.

Start an order For my home For my restaurant

The store

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  • Green, yellow, and red bell peppers piled high in the produce section

    Produce

    In fresh every morning. The everyday staples, plus the things the big stores skip.

  • Thick, marbled ribeye steaks lined up in the butcher case

    Butcher, seafood, and deli

    A real butcher counter at the back of the store. Prime dry-aged beef, fresh fish, and sausage made in house. Tell us how you want it cut.

  • Bright bouquets of roses, lilies, and gerbera daisies in the flower section

    Flowers

    Fresh bouquets and arrangements. We deliver those too.

  • Fresh loaves and baguettes in white paper bags on the bread shelf

    Bread and pantry

    Bread from local bakeries like Bennison's. Nuts and dried fruit by the tub. And the everyday groceries, close to home.

Open every day, 8 am to 9 pm. Get directions

Restaurants

Your produce supplier has a storefront.

Most suppliers are a voice on the phone and a truck at the back door. We are a store on Clark Street. Walk in any day and look at the produce before you order a single case.

Ask about a wholesale account Call 773-880-5800 See what we carry

To set up a new wholesale account, call during store hours, 8 am to 9 pm, or email russ@bigapplefinerfoods.com or sean@bigapplefinerfoods.com.

The back of a white Big Apple Finer Foods delivery van, with the red apple logo and the store phone number

How it works

Delivery
Every day of the week
Area
Chicago and the suburbs
Order cutoff
None
Minimum order
None
Split cases
Yes, on all items
New accounts
Call or email
Run short?
Store open to 9 pm

  • No cutoff. No minimums.

    Order when you are ready, and order what you need. There is no order cutoff and no minimum order, and we can split cases on all items.

  • Seven days a week.

    We deliver to restaurants across Chicago and the suburbs every day, weekends included.

  • People you can reach.

    Call the store and talk to us directly. Family owned since 1960.

Product list

What we carry.

This is most of what we deliver to restaurants. Search it, or pick a category.

Vegetables

  • Artichokes18 ct
  • Asparagus, Jumbo11 lb
  • Asparagus, Large11 lb
  • Asparagus, Medium11 lb
  • French Beans5 lb
  • Beets, Red25 lb
  • Beets, Gold25 lb
  • Bok Choy, Baby30 lb
  • Broccoli Crowns18 lb
  • Broccolini18 ct
  • Brussels Sprouts25 lb
  • Green Cabbage50 lb
  • Red Cabbage50 lb
  • Napa Cabbage40 lb
  • Carrots, Jumbo50 lb
  • Cauliflower9-12 ct
  • Celery24 ct
  • Celery Root30 lb
  • Corn48 ct
  • Cucumbers24 ct
  • Seedless Cucumbers12 ct
  • Persian Cucumbers20 lb
  • Eggplant18-24 ct
  • Fennel24 ct
  • Whole Garlic Cloves30 lb
  • Ginger30 lb
  • Jicama40 lb
  • Leeks12 ct
  • Parsnips20 lb
  • Pea Pods10 lb
  • Radishes, Cello14/1 lb
  • Radishes, Watermelon
  • Sugar Snaps10 lb
  • Tomatillos30 lb
  • Turnips20 lb

Lettuce and greens

  • Bibb Lettuce12 ct
  • Leaf Lettuce, Green24 ct
  • Red Leaf Lettuce24 ct
  • Iceberg Head Lettuce24 ct
  • Romaine Hearts12/3 ct
  • Romaine Lettuce
  • Mesclun3 lb
  • Kale, Green24 ct
  • Kale, Black24 ct
  • Baby Kale2 lb
  • Baby Spinach4 lb
  • Salad Spinach4/2.5 lb
  • Arugula3 lb
  • Belgian Endive10 lb
  • Frisee12 ct
  • Radicchio9 ct
  • Baby Gem Lettuce, Red/Green36-48 ct
  • Mizuna
  • Watercress12 ct · Food service
  • Escarole24 ct
  • Lollo Rossa2.5 lb
  • Red Oak2.5 lb
  • Green Oak2.5 lb
  • Rapini20 ct

Peppers

  • Red Peppers11 lb
  • Yellow Peppers11 lb
  • Green Peppers25 lb
  • Orange Peppers11 lb
  • Red Jalapenos40 lb
  • Jalapenos40 lb
  • Habaneros10 lb
  • Poblanos30 lb
  • Red Fresnos10 lb
  • Serranos30 lb
  • Shishitos10 lb
  • Sweet Peppers, Mini10 ct
  • Thai Chilies10 lb
  • Cubanelle Peppers

Tomatoes

  • Tomatoes 4x525 lb
  • Hothouse Tomatoes15 lb
  • Plum Tomatoes25 lb
  • Heirloom Tomatoes10 lb
  • Campari Tomatoes10 ct
  • Cherub Tomatoes15 ct
  • Cherry Tomatoes12-15 ct
  • Grape Tomatoes12-15 ct
  • Medley Tomatoes12-15 ct
  • Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine8-10 ct
  • Tomatoes on the Vine11 lb

Onions and shallots

  • Yellow Onions50 lb
  • Red Onions25 lb
  • Vidalia Sweet Onions40 lb
  • Green Onions, Iceless2/5 lb
  • Dry Shallots10 lb

Potatoes

  • Red A Potatoes50 lb
  • Red B Potatoes50 lb
  • Red C Potatoes50 lb
  • Fingerling Potatoes50 lb
  • Marble Potatoes50 lb
  • Sweet Potatoes40 lb
  • Yukon Gold A Potatoes50 lb
  • Yukon Gold C Potatoes50 lb
  • Chipperbec Potatoes50 lb
  • Idaho Potatoes40 ct · 50 ct · 60 ct · 70 ct · 90 ct

Squash

  • Delicata Squash30 lb
  • Butternut Squash30 lb
  • Acorn Squash30 lb
  • Spaghetti Squash30 lb
  • Yellow Squash20 lb
  • Zucchini Squash20 lb

Fruit

  • Avocados48 ct
  • Black Figs
  • Bartlett Pears40 lb
  • Bosc Pears40 lb
  • Apple Pears40 lb
  • Apples, Gala
  • Apples, Pink Lady
  • Apples, Honeycrisp
  • Apples, Fuji
  • Apples, Granny Smith
  • Bananas40 lb
  • Blackberries12/6 oz
  • Blueberries12/pint
  • Strawberries8/1 lb
  • Raspberries12/6 oz
  • Clementines10/3 lb
  • Grapes, Green18 lb
  • Grapes, Red18 lb
  • Grapefruit23 ct · 32 ct · 48 ct
  • Kiwi Fruit
  • Lemons95 ct · 115 ct · 140 ct
  • Limes110 ct · 150 ct · 175 ct · 200 ct
  • Mangoes9 ct
  • Oranges56 ct · 72 ct · 88 ct
  • Peaches25 lb
  • Pineapples6 ct
  • Pomegranates8 ct
  • Cantaloupe9 ct
  • Honeydew5 ct
  • Watermelon, Seedless
  • Medjool Dates11 lb
  • Pitted Dates12 ct

Mushrooms

  • Cremini Mushrooms10 lb
  • Maitake Mushrooms24 ct
  • Oyster Mushrooms5 lb
  • Portobello Mushrooms5 lb
  • Shiitake Mushrooms, A5 lb
  • White Mushrooms, Medium10 lb
  • White Mushrooms, Jumbo10 lb
  • Beech Mushrooms, Brown

Herbs

  • Basil
  • Thai Basil
  • Bay Leaves
  • Chervil
  • Chives
  • Cilantro60 ct
  • Dill
  • Mint
  • Oregano
  • Rosemary
  • Parsley, Curly60 ct
  • Parsley, Italian60 ct
  • Sage
  • Tarragon
  • Thyme
  • Lemongrass

Specialty

  • Bean Sprouts10 lb
  • Squash Blossoms
  • Edible Flowers
  • Sunchokes
  • Romanesco
  • Japanese Eggplant
  • Baby Eggplant
  • Baby Red Beets
  • Baby Gold Beets
  • Baby Turnips
  • Micro Greens

Peeled and cut

  • Garlic, Peeled4/5 lb
  • Shallots, Peeled4/5 lb
  • Beans, Cleaned2/5 lb
  • Peeled Orange Carrots5 lb
  • Peeled Tri-Color Carrots5 lb
  • Diced Onions2/5 lb
  • Diced Carrots2/5 lb
  • Diced Celery2/5 lb
  • Shredded Cabbage
  • Brussels Sprouts, Cleaned and Halved
  • Broccoli Florets
  • Cauliflower Florets
  • Peeled Yellow Onions
  • Peeled Red Onions

Pantry

  • Corn Tortillas
  • Flour Tortillas
  • All Purpose Flour25 lb · 50 lb
  • Bread Flour25 lb · 50 lb
  • Granulated Sugar25 lb · 50 lb
  • Powdered Sugar25 lb · 50 lb
  • Canola Fryer Oil35 lb
  • Corn Oil35 lb
  • Canned Goods

Beverages

  • Coke35 pk
  • Diet Coke35 pk
  • Sprite35 pk
  • Club Soda
  • Tonic Water
  • Bottled Water
  • Topo Chico1 L
  • Acqua Panna1 L
  • Gatorade

Dairy and eggs

  • Buttermilk12 qt
  • Heavy Cream12 qt
  • Half and Half12 qt
  • Milk4/1 gal
  • Unsalted Butter36/1 lb
  • White Eggs15 dz · 30 dz
  • Brown Eggs15 dz · 30 dz
  • Sour Cream4/5 lb
  • Philadelphia Cream Cheese6/3 lb
  • Shredded Parmesan
  • Grated Parmesan
  • Fresh Mozzarella
  • American Cheeseshredded, sliced, or whole
  • Cheddar Cheeseshredded, sliced, or whole

Sizes shown are case packs. We can split cases on all items. Don't see what you need? Ask us. This list covers most of what we carry, not all of it.

1960

Every morning since.

66 years and counting

Our story

Opened in 1960. Still family owned.

Big Apple Finer Foods opened in Lincoln Park in 1960. The neighborhood has changed a lot since then. The store still runs the same way.

  • The produce comes in fresh every morning.
  • The butcher cuts it the way you ask.
  • The people at the register remember you.

“one of the best-stocked butcher counters in Chicago”

Time Out Chicago

From our shelves

A bright, clean grocery aisle with full shelves on the left and freezer doors on the right
The aisles
Lemons, oranges, and green apples piled high in the produce section
Citrus
Bundles of fresh green and purple asparagus standing upright
Asparagus
Heads of green and red leaf lettuce
Lettuce
Bunches of bananas in front of a pile of cantaloupes
Bananas and melons
Shelves of tubs filled with dates, chocolate peanuts, and snack mixes
Nuts and dried fruit

Fair questions

Asked at the counter. Answered here.

From the neighborhood

Can I do my whole shop here?
Yes. Produce, meat and seafood, deli, bread, flowers, and the everyday groceries. It is a small store that carries a lot.
Do you deliver to my home?
Yes. Send us your list with the form below, email homedelivery@bigapplefinerfoods.com, or call the store at 773-880-5800. We shop it and bring it to your door.
Are you pricier than the big chains?
On some things, yes. We buy for quality, not for the lowest price. The produce is fresh every morning, the butcher counter is the real thing, and you are in and out in minutes. Watch the front windows for the weekly specials.

From restaurant kitchens

Do you deliver to my restaurant?
We deliver across Chicago and the suburbs, every day of the week. Call or email with your address and we will confirm it.
Is there an order cutoff or a minimum?
No. There is no order cutoff and no minimum order.
Do I have to buy a full case?
No. We can split cases on all items. The sizes on our product list are full case packs.
How do I set up a wholesale account?
Call 773-880-5800 during store hours, or email russ@bigapplefinerfoods.com or sean@bigapplefinerfoods.com. The form below sends us an email too.
How do I know the quality will hold?
Come see it. The produce is on our shelves at 2345 N Clark St every day from 8 am to 9 pm. Look it over before you order a single case.

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The Big Apple Finer Foods storefront on Clark Street, with a big red apple sign on a shingle roof and hand-painted sale signs in the windows
Look for the big red apple.
W FULLERTON AVE W BELDEN AVE N CLARK ST LINCOLN PARK Big Apple 2345 N CLARK ST

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On Clark Street, just south of Fullerton.

2345 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614

Open every day, 8 am to 9 pm

773-880-5800

Open every day, 8 am to 9 pm

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See you in the morning.