Cermak Fresh Market

About this location

A few stories people tell about this place

1. In the early mornings, when most people were still dreaming, a delivery driver noticed something strange at Cermak Fresh Market. The bananas seemed to be whispering to each other in Spanish. Curious, he leaned closer and heard them say, ‘Finally, someone who understands us!’ Turned out, the bananas had been trying to tell everyone that they preferred being eaten with peanut butter. And ever since then, every morning at sunrise, you can see a delivery driver chatting amiably with a bunch of bananas in the market’s quiet corner.

2. In the late afternoon, when the market was almost empty, an old lady asked the cashier, ‘Why do apples always cost exactly three dollars and ninety-nine cents?’ The cashier smiled and replied, 'Ma’am, it's simple economics. At that price, no one wants to steal them!' The old lady nodded thoughtfully and said, 'Ah, I see! Then I'll just take two bags.' And she walked away, leaving everyone in stitches.

3. In the quiet hours before dawn, a night security guard heard strange noises coming from the produce section. Curious, he approached and found only a delivery driver rearranging bananas with unusual precision. Turned out, he was preparing for an upcoming festival. The guard smiled, thinking it must be nice to work somewhere where even bananas are so well organized.

4. At midnight, when only the moon lit up the parking lot, a cashier swore she saw a shadowy figure slipping into the produce section. Curious, she followed the shadow and found an old neighbor rummaging through the apples. ‘Looking for some special night snack?’ he grinned, holding up a crisp red apple. They both laughed, realizing it was just another late-night Cermak adventure.