Or have a classic deli nosh at Manny's, still open on Sundays.
Bright spot: I did buy cookies from local baker Anthony Price, who has developed "special recipes for CPS-style butter cookies, oatmeal, chocolate chip, and peanut butter cookies," he says.
I loved his cream cheese frosted oatmeal cookies even though inflation forced him to hike the price from $5 to $7 for six.
The crowds: Diverse families, friends, and couples looking for a snack and a bargain.
The bottom line: While there is something absurdly charming about the mishmash of weird junk here, the overall vibe was disappointing.
Maxwell has withered into a shell of its former self and needs to get its mojo back.
Speaking of mojo — the market's usual blues guitarist was also absent Sunday.
If you go: Sundays from 9am to 3pm at 800 S. Desplaines St.
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