After years of hustling at South Side markets and pop-ups, Meze Table has officially settled into a permanent home in Bridgeport, turning its Greek-inspired spread into a full-time neighborhood fixture.
The year-round market quietly opened in early April at 3437 S. Morgan Street, offering grab-and-go meze plates, pantry staples, local produce, and home goods from Chicago makers. The idea is simple but very Chicago: keep the energy of those warm-weather farmers' markets going even when the wind off the lake says otherwise.
Ald. Nicole T. Lee gave the shop an early shoutout in her March 29 newsletter, noting the spot was in a soft-launch phase and that the team was eyeing an official opening on April 4, 2026, the newsletter reported. Co-owners Elizabeth Gartelos Morris and Beth Salentiny built Meze Table’s following through pop-ups, farmers markets, and catering gigs before committing to a storefront, according to WBEZ.
What’s on the shelves
Inside, the refrigerated cases are stocked with Meze Table’s greatest hits: hummus, skordalia, baba ganoush, and tzatziki. They share space with eggs from Hebron Farms, family-sized bake-at-home trays of spanakopita and pastitsio, and frozen fish from Hook Point Fisheries, as detailed by Block Club Chicago.
The market also carries stone-milled tahini from Albaik Tahini, Brazilian cheese breads from Nina’s Noms, and whole-wheat sourdough loaves from Zeitlin’s Delicatessen, alongside curated ceramics, hand towels, and plants. Posted hours are 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, and 10 a.m.–7 p.m. Monday.
Founders’ plans
The team is not just selling dip and dinner; they are trying to build a scene. “We’re trying to build a community within our business,” one co-founder said, describing the shop as “kind of like a farmers market but inside and year-round,” according to Block Club Chicago.
Even with the new storefront, the partners are keeping a foot in their roots. They plan to keep five scheduled farmers-market dates this summer while continuing their catering work, takeout offerings, and occasional pop-ups.
From pop-up to storefront
Meze Table first built its reputation with meze boards, gyro kits, and catering packages that became a familiar sight at markets and pop-up events, a trajectory noted by Eater Chicago. The catering website also lists grazing boards and full pans that customers can order for pickup and catering from the new space, as outlined on Meze Table.
Ald. Lee’s newsletter cast the arrival as a boost for Morgan Street’s retail mix, calling the woman-owned market a welcome addition to the neighborhood. Founders say the early response from neighbors has been positive. For now, the Bridgeport location joins Meze Table’s established catering and market schedule as a reliable, year-round place to grab a Greek board or load up on pantry goods.
