Cermak Fresh Market

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. One morning in Cermak Fresh Market, a delivery driver noticed something odd: every time he approached the apples, a small boy would giggle and point at them, whispering ‘they’re dancing!’ The apples seemed to sway gently as if they were indeed performing some mysterious routine. Finally, one day, an old lady approached the boy and asked him curiously, 'Do you really see those apples dancing?' Smiling warmly, she added, 'They just look like they're having a good rest after their long journey.' And from that moment on, whenever anyone mentioned the magical dancing apples, everyone in Cermak knew exactly who to thank—an ordinary neighborhood grandmother with a heart full of kindness.

2. In Cermak Fresh Market's produce section, a delivery driver once found an unexpected guest—a tiny live turtle hiding among the lettuce leaves. Curious about the little reptile, the delivery driver decided to keep it as a surprise for his neighbor. The next day, while unloading groceries, he accidentally dropped the turtle into the freezer section. For weeks after that, whenever someone asked why there was always ice on the lettuce, everyone just smiled and nodded knowingly.

3. In Cermak Fresh Market’s late-night aisles, a delivery driver heard an unusual humming sound. It grew louder each night until one evening, he followed it to the backroom—only to discover rows of vegetables whispering secrets to each other. Curious, he leaned in closer and realized they were singing along to his favorite oldies station. From that day on, whenever someone needed help finding something, they’d just ask the veggies, who always pointed the way with their little dance. The delivery driver became a local hero, known as ‘Mr. Green Thumb’ around Cermak Fresh Market.

4. In Cermak Fresh Market’s chili aisle, a delivery driver once spied a mysterious figure adding secret ingredients to every batch of chili sauce. Curious, the driver followed the shadowy figure and discovered an elderly gentleman whispering ancient secrets into each pot. Turns out he was just a neighborhood chef sharing his family recipe for good luck. Since then, customers say the chili tastes even better—especially when you ask for a little extra ‘special something’.