Craving international cuisine in Illinois but don’t want to eat out? Whether you’re seeking food from around the world that you can afford, or you’re looking to learn a new culinary craft, these three fantastic Illinois food markets have you covered. At these glorious, global grocers you can find uncommon ingredients that will take your next home-cooked meal up at notch.

1. Little World International Market (Springfield)
Little World International Food / Official Facebook
Little World International Food / Official Facebook
Little World International Cuisine is billed as an Asian market at the shop itself, but don't be fooled. Their offerings certainly include Chinese, Korean, Japanese and Indian ingredients, but extend well beyond Asia as well, including Africa, Mexican, and Philippine cuisine.
Little World International Food / Official Facebook
Little World Market's secret speciality is their fresh seafood. Follow their Facebook to see when these delectable deliveries arrive and you'll get amazing quality food that's the opposite of fishy. Little World International Market is located at 2936 S. MacArthur Blvd Springfield, IL 62704.
2. Chika International Food Market (Bolingbrook)
Chika International Food Market / Official Website

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Chika International Food Market / Official Website
Chika International Food brings you a different kind of fare with foods from the Caribbean and Africa. You can find the seasonings, fresh meats, and other ingredients used to make dishes from across these regions, as well as African traditional clothing and cosmetics. The fresh, savory pastries they sell are also absolutely not to be missed. Chika Market is located at 522 E. Boughton Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60440.
3. International Fresh Market (Naperville)
Google Maps / Street View Image
Last on your global tour of Illinois is International Fresh Market. Again, advertising is slightly deceptive as this market is called Cermak Fresh Market in person but International Fresh Market online.
International Fresh Market / Official Website
Still, what's in a name? The key here is freshness and this market is stacked wall-to-wall with wildly perfect produce as well as spices and other selections from around the world.
International Fresh Market / Official Website
The other perk of International Fresh Market is the house-made offerings they have in store for you. If you're just creeping in to making your own international cuisine, you can cut a corner or two and help yourself to their fresh baked goods, open olive bar, and many other grab-and-go options. International Fresh Market / Cermak's Fresh Market is located at 856 Illinois Rte 59, Naperville, IL 60540.

Illinois is renowned for its international food offerings, but you shouldn’t need to go out to get your global grub in. Pay a visit to one of these markets, acquire some new cooking skills, and bring a taste of the world to your kitchen table. You can find out more about these grocers at their Facebook pages or websites; Little World Market here, International Fresh Market here, and Chika International Market here. 

What are your favorite international grocers in Illinois? Where do you go to grab ingredients for fabulous feasts from different nations and cultures? We love hearing your tips and seeing your photos. Get in touch!

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856 S, Illinois Rte 59, Naperville, IL 60540, USA
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