You don’t have to wait for a summertime farmers market to enjoy fresh produce, locally sourced protein, and organic ingredients. Chicago’s restaurants take the city’s Midwestern farm roots seriously, with farm-to-table fare that showcases the regions incredible natural bounty.

Hungry for more? Bon Appétit featured Chicago’s farm-to-table dining scene.

The Bristol

Smoked whitefish dish at The Bristol restaurant in Chicago
The Bristol

Get your locavore fix at this neighborhood favorite. For more than a decade, The Bristol in Wicker Park has been serving up American fare showcasing locally grown ingredients with their ever-changing seasonal menu. 2152 N. Damen Ave.

Lula Cafe

A conscientious food philosophy has never tasted so good. For more than 10 years, Lula Cafe in Logan Square has been making premium local ingredients have been the star of the show at this forever hip neighborhood fixture.  2537 N. Kedzie Ave.

Cellar Door Provisions

Food dishes at Cellar Door Provisions restaurant in Chicago
The menu at this beloved Logan Square gem changes with the seasons, but two things always stay the same: their scratch-made bread and their insanely fluffy quiche. Check out the day’s handwritten menu, filled with hyper-local, veggie-centric dishes, hanging in the window of Cellar Door Provisions each morning. 3025 W. Diversey Ave.

Frontera Grill

Awaken your senses with refined Mexican cooking from award-winning chef Rick Bayless at Frontera Grill. Committed to sustainability, his restaurants invest in the community and local family farmers and strive to respect the environment and the seasons. 445 N. Clark St.

Pleasant House Bakery

Pastries and fruit at Pleasant House Bakery in Chicago
Specializing in savory, handmade pies, this humble BYOB spot in Bridgeport crams in tons of local deliciousness underneath those buttery pastry crusts. Enjoy each bite at Pleasant House Bakery knowing that much of the produce is grown at their own Chicagoland farms. 2119 S. Halsted St.

North Pond

North Pond Restaurant
Come to North Pondfor the thoughtful, seasonal menus, made with ingredients sourced from local farms. Stay for the lovely park setting with dramatic skyline views across the tranquil pond. 2610 N. Cannon Drive

Other farm-to-table favs: “new gatherer cuisine” at Elizabeth Restaurant in Lincoln Square; “medium plates” filled with rural-inspired dishes at TWO Restaurant and Bar in West Town; and refined hotel establishment Allium at The Four Seasons on The Magnificent Mile.