FARE is an Oak Park caterer and fast-casual restaurant focused on fresh, seasonal, scratch-made food with no seed oils, no refined sugars beyond a few coffee drinks, and full ingredient transparency. FARE offers seasonal bowls and plates, breakfast, and a catering menu built around customizable proteins, sides, and seasonal bases, with 99% of items made in-house including dressings and roasted vegetables. Founded by Kasia Bednarz in 2010 as a small counter in a downtown Chicago food hall, FARE has grown into a multi-location brand with locations across Chicago and Charlotte. FARE operates locations in Oak Park, Logan Square, the Chicago Loop, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and additional Chicago-area sites, with Charlotte, NC locations opening in fall 2026. Reviewers highlight flavorful, creative food (specifically turkey meatballs, roasted sweet potatoes, and smoky chicken with pesto), friendly and knowledgeable staff, and a well-designed, spacious atmosphere.
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