Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

1. Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop

8.2
830 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Chocolate Store · Streeterville · 97 tips and reviews

Ridhika K.Ridhika Kartan: Free samples as you walk in the door. Fall special? Pumpkin spice. Sooo good.

Haya A.Haya Al Dossary: Free samples of chocolate squares are delish

Toria L.Toria L: Free sample at the door. Mostly big bags of Squares on sale. They do have items with "Chicago" on them that make for great gifts.

Binny's Beverage Depot is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

2. Binny's Beverage Depot

9.1
3000 N. Clark (at W Wellington Ave), Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · Lake View East · 38 tips and reviews

DanDan: Their selection of craft beer is the best around. Great prices. They also have a person dedicated to their impressive whiskey section. Throw in free samples and friendly service and it's the best.

Willie B.Willie Black: A lot of good things including their free samples specials on new cigars and wine and alcohol

T. T.T. Teater: Always have a selection of Great Divide (Denver) beers. Yeti! Yes I believe.

Publican Quality Meats is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

3. Publican Quality Meats

9.4
825 W Fulton Market (at N Green St), Chicago, IL
Deli · Fulton Market · 134 tips and reviews

Rex F.Rex F: Amazing free samples while you wait. Can't go wrong with the Porchetta sandwich or pork belly "gyro" sandwich

Sandeep P.Sandeep Paruchuri: Best sammies in town, period. Sunday pork porchetta (available later in the day) is to die for - they'll give you a free sample if you ask nicely

Lindsey S.Lindsey Susick: Order the cornmeal cookie. Better yet order 6. It's one of the most amazing cookies I have ever eaten.

Kimbark Liquors & Wine Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

4. Kimbark Liquors & Wine Shop

7.6
1214 E 53rd St (btwn Woodlawn Ave & Kimbark Ave), Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · Hyde Park · 16 tips and reviews

Samantha B.Samantha Boardstarr: Come get your free sample of Riazul premium Tequila.

Bryce W.Bryce Warner: Vast selection and great staff. Prices are very competitive.

Ron W.Ron Willis: Love the prices on beer liquor and wine and have never been in here and did not leave without something lol

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

5. Chipotle Mexican Grill

8.0
1166 N State St (State & Division), Chicago, IL
Mexican Restaurant · Near North Side · 14 tips and reviews

Jon K.Jon Kent: Ask for a free sample of the Sofritas! It's tasty tofu-type option. Mixes well with their chicken too, you can get a half-half order. Also, if you're looking to cut down on sodium, skip the corn.

TheOutOfTownerTheOutOfTowner: Got the tacos - had one of each. Chicken, porn, beef. The pulled pork taco was the best. A fast casual place yet has nice seating, spacious and is one you could spend a little time at. Drinks help!

gene s.gene stovicek: Its chipotle! No tips necessary; you either love it or you have some sort of genome defect.

Eli's Cheesecake Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

6. Eli's Cheesecake Company

8.6
6701 W Forest Preserve Ave (At N Normandy Ave), Chicago, IL
Dessert Shop · Dunning · 31 tips and reviews

Todor K.Todor Krecu: Lots of free samples to try like Dark Chocolate Banana Cheesecake and Wildflower Honey Cheesecake.

Neil T.Neil T: Went in Jan 2016, they don't do factory tours anymore but have daily "Tastings and Traditions" presentation at 1pm including free samples.

AlisonAlison: Unbelievable cheesecake. I love their chocolate dipped slices during Taste of Chicago!

Trader Joe's is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

7. Trader Joe's

9.0
667 W Diversey Pkwy (at N Orchard), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · Park West · 73 tips and reviews

Ed M.Ed Martin: My son loves the free samples (actually I love them) and he loves the decorations. This place is very kid friendly!

Bradley T.Bradley Taylor: I love this place. Nice staff. Cheap wine!

👥 CJI👥 CJI: My first time to discover the great ORGANIC savings I can get from here. Move over "Whole Foods"... This is my new Grocery Home.

Nazareth Sweets is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

8. Nazareth Sweets

8.0
4806 N Kedzie Ave (Albany Park), Chicago, IL
Bakery · Albany Park · 2 tips and reviews

Sarah E.Sarah Engel: Free samples, good prices, nice people. Ask for the "lady fingers." You will be so glad you did! :)

Samira O.Samira Othman: Eat these Sweets their the Bomb !!!! ;-)

Cardinal Wine & Spirits is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

9. Cardinal Wine & Spirits

7.9
3501 N Central Ave (at W Cornelia Ave), Chicago, IL
Liquor Store · Portage Park · 6 tips and reviews

Mel M.Mel Montesi: FREE samples Fri Nights 6-9pm + Sat 2-8pm EVERY WEEKEND THRU NYE!! .... SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS !!

William Q.William Quiñones: Best place to get your drinks. Great variety.

Tom M.Tom Manshreck: Great selection of Eastern Europe liquors

Chicago French Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

10. Chicago French Market

8.4
131 N Clinton St (at W Randolph St), Chicago, IL
Market · West Loop · 153 tips and reviews

Karla I.Karla Ilacad: RAW we tried their free samples their "ravioli" just tastes like actual ravioli, tiramisu is yummy also

Tom S.Tom Shakely: Like Philadelphia's Reading Terminal, Chicago's 15,000 sq. ft. French Market is great for a taste bud tour. Closed Sundays, head here for local cheeses, meats, produce, and, of course, free samples.

P S.P S: Best food court/fresh market in loop, everything from raw food, banh mi sandwiches, artisanal chz, patisseries, kosher deli, sushi, juice bar, gourmet grilled chz, belgian frites, italian hot choco.

Mariano's Fresh Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

11. Mariano's Fresh Market

8.8
1500 N Clybourn Ave #C104 (at N Ogden Ave), Chicago, IL
Grocery Store · 11 tips and reviews

Meghan P.Meghan Preuss: Love this grocery store! They validate parking.

Meghan P.Meghan Preuss: Love Mariano’s! Free parking validation

MJ T.MJ Tam: Counter Service is always lacking. No one is at the smoothie bar at most

Roti Modern Mediterranean is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

12. Roti Modern Mediterranean

7.7
310 W Adams St (Franklin), Chicago, IL
Mediterranean Restaurant · The Loop · 22 tips and reviews

uni.bot.chi.081uni.bot.chi.081: Find the gal with a uni-ball shirt and ask for a free sample! 8/6/2010

Patricia B.Patricia Basuel: Their pita pocket has the best value for breakfast in the city.

Alex P.Alex Pierre-Traves: Best falafel in chicago and consistent too. Have it with the eggplant / aubergine

Bev Art Brewer & Wine Maker Supply is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

13. Bev Art Brewer & Wine Maker Supply

7.4
9030 S Hermitage Ave (W 100th St), Chicago, IL
Hobby Store · Beverly · 3 tips and reviews

Greg F.Greg Fischer: Stop by and enjoy a free sample of our Beer Of The Month kit.

Michael C.Michael Compton: OMG. TASTY

William B.William Behun: Apparently they’ve closed up shop.

SEPHORA is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

14. SEPHORA

7.3
3405 N Southport Ave, Chicago, IL
Cosmetics Store · Lakeview · 1 tip

Patti H.Patti Honacki: Ask for free samples!! They have to give them to you! (up to three per visit)

Nuts on Clark is one of The 15 Best Places for Free Samples in Chicago.

15. Nuts on Clark

7.3
10000 W O'Hare Ave, Terminal 3 (ORD Airport), Chicago, IL
Snack Place · 6 tips and reviews

Dana F.Dana F: If you can't decide which kind of delicious popcorn to get, ask for some free samples! My favorite is the caramel corn.

Gabriel L.Gabriel Lowe: The smells alone are worth doing in for

Stephanie C.Stephanie C: Wish they had a bridge mix.