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05/28/2026
Breakfast? Snack? Yes.
Our Strawberries & Cream Chia Pudding is here with creamy chia pudding, strawberries, and gluten-free chocolate granola for a sweet, chocolatey crunch whenever your day needs it.
05/20/2026
Run—don’t walk—to your nearest Fridge for our NEW Chile Lime Caesar Salad 🌶️🥗 Made with fire-roasted corn, shaved parmesan, crunchy croutons, and a bold green chile caesar dressing. Available for a limited time only… your taste buds will thank you.
04/28/2026
Alongside some incredible company, Farmer's Fridge is thrilled to be recognized by TIME Magazine as one of the 10 Most Influential Food and Drink Companies of 2026. From a single Fridge in Chicago, to more than 2,000 across the country...we’re just getting started🥗🚀
04/08/2026
Now Serving Shawarma 🤩
Meet the High Protein Chicken Shawarma Bowl with 33g of protein.
Spiced grilled chicken, roasted cauliflower, turmeric couscous, finished with creamy garlic sauce.
04/01/2026
Everything’s bigger in Texas 🤠 — including Farmer’s Fridge.
With 300+ locations across the state (and plans to add 250 more this year!), we’re just getting started. We loved stopping by Tierra’s Texas at Fox Austin to share more about our growth, impact, and mission.
Making it easier to eat well — one Fridge at a time. 🥗
03/05/2026
Farmer’s Fridge CATERING is open in Chicago 🥗‼️
Just in time for Employee Appreciation Month, treat your team to fresh salads, bowls, wraps, sandwiches, and snacks. Made daily and delivered straight to your office.
Use code WELCOME10 at checkout for $10 OFF your first order.
Order NOW: https://myfridge.app.link/e/cateringFB
02/09/2026
Bad Bunny had us dancing all night…now Farmer’s Fridge has us recovering all day.
01/05/2026
We set out to make fruits and veggies as accessible as a candy bar. The Chicago Tribune is reminding us how far that idea has gone. From one Chicago machine to a nationwide movement, we’re just getting started.
Read the full story 🔗:
Farmer’s Fridge now has a 100,000-square-foot kitchen near Midway Airport and thousands of locations across 20 states selling salads to millions of customers.
12/24/2025
Some people hang ornaments. We hang jars!🎄
Happy Holidays from Farmer’s Fridge!
12/19/2025
Fuel Up & Head Out! ✈️
Our new Snack Boxes are the cheese-powered pit stop for holiday travel. Grab one before the gate and keep your go-to fuel close wherever the season takes you!
12/09/2025
Two breakfast staples. Zero overthinking. Burrito or Bowl, you win either way.🌯🥣
12/02/2025
Planes, trains, traffic, & relatives. Now all you need is a salad and five minutes to breathe. ✈️🥗
11/10/2025
Currently: CPK’s Original BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad on repeat. 🥗 Bonus: it comes with free pizza.
10/31/2025
The monster mash-up we didn’t plan for.
Candy jars today, veggie jars tomorrow.💚
10/29/2025
Translation: cheese 🧀 = happiness snack. Scientists agree, and so do we.
10/20/2025
Grab, Go, Snack! 🧀
Our new Cheese Protein Snack Boxes have all the good stuff: Charcuterie (with sharp cheddar) & Mediterranean (with parmesan & mozzarella).
Protein-packed fuel made for life on-the-go.
Address
1835 W Polk Street
Chicago, IL
60612
To get to the cafeteria and salad bar at W Polk Street in Chicago, you can take the Pink line train to Polk station and then walk east on Polk Street. If you are driving, you can park at the parking garage located on Polk Street between Sangamon and Morgan Streets. For the health food restaurant, you can take the Blue line train to UIC-Halsted station and then walk south on Halsted Street. Alternatively, you can drive and park in the parking lot located on Halsted Street between Taylor and Roosevelt Roads.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
6am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
6am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
6am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
6am - 10pm |
| Friday |
6am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
6am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
6am - 10pm |
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What people say
Farmer's Fridge on W Polk Street in Chicago is a must-visit for anyone looking for healthy and delicious food options. This cafeteria, salad bar, and health food restaurant has been serving the University of Illinois at Chicago - College of Medicine community since 2013. Their Greek Salad is a classic that has been on the menu for over five years and is sure to transport you to the Mediterranean shores with its fresh ingredients and flavors. Farmer's Fridge also offers their food in convenient jars, perfect for those who are always on-the-go. They have even made their way onto the shelves of one of the biggest retailers in the game, Costco! Additionally, they are changing the game for vending machines by offering fresh and healthy options that are accessible 24/7. Farmer's Fridge is dedicated to providing delicious and nutritious meals that are both convenient and affordable. Check out their website to find a location near you!
