B's Local Dish Review: Duck In Market

B's local dish: duck in market

10/20/2025

Hey friends — I visited Duck In Market in Valley Park today. Monday is my favorite day to shop at Duck In because I can grab my lunch AND stock up on meals for the week.

Chefs Scott and Chris Drake, along with pastry Chef Stuart Drake, prepare Cajun specialties of all kinds, as well as traditional lunch favorites. I can’t resist the super-sized chicken tenders (with the perfect amount of spice in its light breading), and the house fries. I always check out the counter in the back first, to see what new and creative specials are available. Some of my personal favorites are: hand pies, Boudin balls, lollipop chicken drumsticks (oh my!), the huge stuffed green peppers—they turn into two meals for me—and my all-time favorite, their house-made meatloaf with potatoes and green beans. Also, if you love catfish and Cajun food, this is your go-to place. Check out our Fenton Area Food and Drink group page or follow Duck In Market on Facebook & Instagram (@duckinmarket) to view their weekly and daily specials, especially what delicious sweet treat Stuart has come up with!

I have a sweet tooth, and Stuart’s daily cookies, muffins, and breads always find their way home with me. Fun fact: Duck In Market can take specialty catering orders for those bakery items as well as other crowd-pleasers for office meetings or for parties at your home. Highly recommend!

There is plenty of room to enjoy your lunch in their southern-inspired dining room, or you can get your lunch to go in just a few minutes. Duck In Market also has a great variety of soft drinks, ice cream, and other convenience store items that make running out at lunch time more than worth your while.

📍 324 St. Louis Avenue | Valley Park, MO 63088
📱 Facebook & Instagram @duckinmarket
🍴 Mon-Fri: 7am-5pm // Lunch: 11:30am-2:45pm 🍴 Menus 🍴 Website

Let’s keep showing love to our local businesses — one bite at a time!
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-- B