3rd Whole Foods Market To Open in Evanston This Month

The third Whole Foods Market in Evanston will open on Wednesday, July 29 on Green Bay Road.

The 53,004 square-foot store at 2748 Green Bay Road will be the Texas-based chain’s 25th in Chicagoland and feature “in-house smoked bacon and seafood, a Cuban-inspired Taqueria, along with wine, beer and coffee venues” - according to a news release issued two weeks before opening.

The other two Evanston Whole Foods locations are at 1640 Chicago Avenue and 1111 Chicago Avenue.

“Evanston residents are no stranger to Whole Foods Market, we’ve had the privilege of serving this community since 1996. At the same time, I think they are really going to be surprised and delighted with everything this store has to offer,” says Dan Gordon, Store Team Leader, Whole Foods Market Green Bay Road. “For example, this store is the first Whole Foods Market in Evanston to have a beer and wine bar, a feature to please new and loyal shoppers.”

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The bar will include a rotating tap of 20 draft beers such as local favorites like an exclusive Evanston Pale Ale brewed by Begyle Brewing Company and a new, exclusive B.I.O. Pale Ale from Evanston-based Sketchbook Brewing Company. An extensive selection of wine will be available as well.

Also a first in the Chicago area, fried shrimp, calamari, and walleye fingers will be available at the bar or to take home.

The Market will also feature a coffee bar and in-house smoked meats such as brisket, pork and chicken that will permeate from the sandwich station.

“Juicers and smoothie lovers will go bananas over the fresh fruit and vegetable blends available at the juice bar,” Gordon said. “Made with real cuts of fruit and vegetables, these smoothies and fresh pressed juices provide a boost of nutrients in a refreshing beverage. We will also offer something new, smoothie bowls. Smoothie bowls are thick and creamier smoothies, served with delicious fruit and nut toppings. They are more nutritionally dense and offer a more substantial breakfast to get your day going.”

A “Bread-Breaking Ceremony” will mark Wednesday’s opening, with the first 500 customers set to receive a gift card with a value between $5 and $50. One customer will win a $500 gift card.