Lincoln Square Zero-Waste Cafe Now Sells Produce From Refugee-Run Neighborhood Farm

Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / June 25, 2025

LINCOLN SQUARE — Produce from a nonprofit farm in Albany Park is now available in the new fresh market at Lincoln Square’s The Eco Cafe.

The Global Garden Refugee Training Farm, 4815 N. Sacramento Ave., helps refugee families grow food for themselves and to sell to local vendors.

Bethany Barbouti, Mia McCullough and Alexis Chavez opened The Eco Flamingo in 2020 and have since evolved their zero-waste general store to include workshops and events.

In March, the trio opened The Eco Cafe at 4756 N. Rockwell St., next door to the general store. Read More Here.