Welcome to the Thriving Thistle - a local hub designed to serve our community through nourishment, healing, and connection!

Market

We are not your typical gas station. We have everything you would want in a gas station; high-quality fuel, ice, drinks, snacks, and so much more. We carry local meats, beer, wine, cheese, and seasonal produce.

Bistro

We are passionate about good food and our community. We create delicious food from high-quality, locally-sourced ingredients.

Wellness Center

An all-encompassing team approach to health care. We have a multi-dimensional wellness staff to support your personal needs and goals.

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Reviews & Testimonials

The Thriving Thistle is such a great place in our community! The people, services, classes and food are wonderful and needed! It is a place of health, healing, connection and fun!!
— Jennifer V.
The class was perfect with excellent instruction & Everyone (including the other students) were so welcoming! It’s a hidden gem and I will be back!
— Stephanie N.
 
 
Love the space, love the people, love the energy! Love everything!! Inspiring!!! Also Dr. Emily and Dr. Jess are the bestttt hehe. Happy to receive what lead them to the Midwest 🥰 And Dr. Liz lead such an amazing yin yoga that I will definitely be back for. Grateful to have this new place in my heart.
— Zoe Z.
Wonderful! Best sweet potato fries I’ve had! Yum yum. Great menu & atmosphere.
— Melissa B.
 
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Location

300 W. Hickory
Apple River, IL 61001

 

Hours

Market Hours:
Mon-Fri - 5am to 8pm
Sat/Sun - 6am to 8pm

Bistro Hours:
Monday - 7am to 2pm
Tue/Wed - CLOSED
Thur/Fri/Sat/Sun - 7am to 2pm

Wellness Center Hours:
Mon/Tue/Thur - 9am to 7pm
Friday - 9am to 5pm
Saturday - 8am to 3pm
Wed/Sun - Fitness Center Only
*Fitness Center Open Daily

 

Contact

Market/Bistro Phone: 815.594.2080
Wellness Center Phone: 815.858.0490