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4 Best Fruit Basket Shops in Chicago (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Talise Sterling
By Talise Sterling, Goods and Shopping · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 7 min read

A last-minute gift in Chicago usually means flowers, but fruit basket shops in Chicago do a lot more than that. Steve's Flower Market alone has logged over 2,100 Google reviews at a 4.9 average, and every shop on this page sits above 4.7, so the real decision is what kind of basket you actually need: fruit, florals, or something in between.

Short answer: The top pick is Steve's Flower Market (4.9 stars, over 2,100 Google reviews), a West Loop shop known for same-day arrangements from local farmers-market flowers. For dedicated fruit and edible arrangements, Edible Arrangements (4.7, nearly 1,000 reviews) in Oak Park is the specialist. One reviewer paid $64 for a pickup arrangement there; prices vary by size and season, so always confirm the total before ordering.
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Chicago's basket and arrangement shops, compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Steve's Flower Market 4.9 ★ 2,143 Florals, same-day pickup View ›
2 Edible Arrangements 4.7 ★ 976 Fruit and edible arrangements View ›
3 Ashland Addison Florist - Prentice 4.9 ★ 481 High-end floral gifts View ›
4 La Salle Flowers & Chicago Flower Delivery 4.7 ★ 409 Same-day citywide delivery View ›
4 Best Fruit Basket Shops in Chicago (2026)

Where to order in Chicago

Steve's Flower Market logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 6 days/wk

Steve's Flower Market

4.92,143 Google reviews

Steve's Flower Market is a West Loop florist built around fresh, farmers-market-style flowers rather than a standard wire-service catalog. Customers walk in and build a bouquet from what is in season that day, and the shop also handles special orders for events like weddings and recitals. It is not a dedicated fruit basket shop, but its arrangements are the most-reviewed gifting option in this comparison.

What people praise

  • Same-day turnaround, often within a few hours of ordering
  • Fresh-cut flowers sourced like a farmers market, not a pre-set catalog
  • Staff known for helping build a custom bouquet on the spot
  • Handles special-occasion orders like recitals and weddings

Worth knowing

  • Closed Sundays
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume2,143 · 93th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It is the most-reviewed and highest-rated gifting shop on this page by a wide margin, but it is a florist first. If flowers work for the occasion, this is the safe default in Chicago.

Website+1312-929-4217 Directions

1039 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642

Edible Arrangements logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Edible Arrangements

4.7976 Google reviews

Edible Arrangements in Oak Park is the specialist for fruit-based gifts, part of the national chocolate-dipped-fruit chain but run as a local storefront. The shop builds arrangements from fresh fruit, sometimes paired with chocolate, and handles both pickup and delivery orders for birthdays, holidays, and other occasions.

What people praise

  • The only dedicated fruit basket specialist on this page
  • Same-day pickup available, with discounts for walk-in orders
  • Staff praised for friendly, fast service

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer reported a same-day delivery running many hours late
  • Pricing and quality can vary by what is in season
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume976 · 79th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown89% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: If the gift specifically needs to be fruit, not flowers, this is the only real specialist in the comparison. Order a day ahead if the date is fixed and delivery matters.

Website+1708-848-4840 Directions

107 N Marion St, Oak Park, IL 60301

Ashland Addison Florist - Prentice logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Ashland Addison Florist - Prentice

4.9481 Google reviews

Ashland Addison Florist - Prentice is a Streeterville florist and gift shop near Northwestern Memorial Hospital, offering flower delivery, plant service, and balloon and gift-basket add-ons alongside its core floral design work. Reviewers describe hand-built arrangements treated as individual pieces rather than templated bouquets.

What people praise

  • Praised for artistic, made-to-order floral design
  • Owner and staff respond personally to feedback and issues
  • Handles balloons and gift-basket add-ons alongside flowers

Worth knowing

  • A couple of reviewers felt an arrangement looked smaller than the price suggested
  • Premium pricing versus a standard grocery-store bouquet
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume481 · 64th
Confidencehigh
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong pick near the hospital corridor for a polished, higher-end floral gift. Confirm size expectations at order time given the mixed feedback on value.

Website+1312-472-7673 Directions

250 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611

La Salle Flowers & Chicago Flower Delivery logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

La Salle Flowers & Chicago Flower Delivery

4.7409 Google reviews

La Salle Flowers & Chicago Flower Delivery is a River North florist offering flower delivery, wedding services, and gift-shop add-ons across Chicago. The shop leans on same-day delivery as its core promise, with a team that handles rush orders on short notice.

What people praise

  • Fast same-day delivery, even for last-minute requests
  • Owner replies personally to every review, including complaints
  • Reasonably priced compared to other River North florists

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer reported flowers wilting quickly on a high-demand holiday
  • Slightly lower rating and review volume than the top picks
Reputation scorecardrank in Chicago
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume409 · 50th
Confidencehigh
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown87% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable choice when the delivery deadline is the priority. On peak dates like Valentine's Day, order early to avoid the rush-demand quality dip a couple of reviewers mentioned.

Website+1312-787-3680 Directions

731 N La Salle Dr, Chicago, IL 60654

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How we score

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the shop’s live Google star average. Review volume shows how many customers have rated them, ranked against other Chicago gift and floral shops. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from thousands of reviews counts more than a 4.9 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a fruit or gift basket cost in Chicago? (2026)

Pricing depends heavily on size, whether flowers or fruit are involved, and same-day rush fees. Here is what customers reported paying at the shops on this page:

JobTypical price
Edible fruit arrangement (pickup, with discount)$64
Floral arrangement$99.89

Prices mentioned by customers in their Google reviews for shops on this page. Always ask each shop for a written quote before ordering.

Serving all of Chicago

These shops cover West Loop, River North, Streeterville, and Oak Park, with several offering delivery further out across the city and suburbs. Searching for a fruit basket shop near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you order a fruit or gift basket

  • Is same-day pickup or delivery available for my date?
  • Does the price include delivery, or is that a separate fee?
  • What’s the size and fruit or flower content of this specific arrangement?
  • Is there a rush fee for holidays like Valentine’s Day or Mother’s Day?
  • What’s the policy if the arrangement arrives damaged or looks different than pictured?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these shops?

We started from gift and fruit basket shops in Chicago with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Where can I get a true fruit basket versus a floral arrangement in Chicago?

Edible Arrangements in Oak Park specializes in fruit and chocolate-dipped fruit gifts. The other shops on this page are primarily florists that may offer basket-style add-ons.

Can I get same-day delivery in Chicago?

Several shops here, including Steve’s Flower Market and La Salle Flowers, advertise same-day delivery. Order early in the day and confirm cutoff times, especially around major gifting holidays.

The bottom line

Steve’s Flower Market is the safest default for a floral gift on proven track record, while Edible Arrangements is the one true fruit-basket specialist here. Call ahead on holidays and confirm size and delivery timing before you pay.

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