History
One of the South Sides most beloved institutions. Where Buddy Guy, Curtis Mayfield, Howlin Wolf, Bob Love, and of course Muddy Waters have shopped. Founded in 1955 by its original owner Mr Shelly and still run by family members to this day along with a staff of long time employees and Managers. Originally located on the west side of the Dan Ryan Expressway and then moved to its current location after the D. R.E. was completed. The Market has always been a place for people, relocated from the South, to find the products that they were used to eating. Through customer suggestions and trial and error the Market now carries over 150 species of Seafood, Poultry, Shellfish, Sausages, and Barbecue items. Known for its unbelievably affordable pricing, and superior product, it's not uncommon for the Market to be packed to the gills most days, but the knowledgeable and Customer Orientated Staff get people out quick and keep them coming back for more. Weekly ads in the Wed.Sun times Food S
Specialties
The freshest Seafood and Poultry known to Humanity. Farm raised Catfish,Wild Southern Raised Catfish, Scottish Salmon, Lake Superior Whitefish, Walleye Pike, Crappies, Caribbean Red Snapper, King Fish(Mackerel),Razorback Buffalo, Silver Bass, Striped White Bass, Sun Perch, Bream, Bullheads. We carry a multitude of Seafood, more than we can list, so please call us so we can fulfill your fishiest desires! SHRIMP...all our fresh shrimp is wild caught in the USA Gulf. We carry a Colossal(10-15ct), Jumbo (16-25ct.) and Medium(36-50 ct.). We also carry a full line of Breaded, and Peeled and Deveined Shrimp. Our Crab Legs are second to none. We pride ourselves on our 12 and up size Alaskan Snow Crab Leg and Gourmet Alaskan Snow Crab Claws. We also feature 2 sizes of Alaskan King Crab Legs(Colossal and Jumbo) to meet any budget. We are the Gumbo Headquarters of Chicago as featured in the Chicago Tribune and American Airlines Magazine. We sell everything Gumbo related from La. Blue Crabs