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Here are some awesome local Chicago Black-owned businesses to shop and dine at.
Published February 17, 2022
See below for 50 Black-owned businesses and restaurants throughout the greater Chicagoland area to support today, tomorrow, next week, month and beyond.
Ain’t She Sweet Cafe
Dedicated entirely to Belgian fries, Friistyle serves up piles of crisp potatoes covered with decadent options, like chicken wings, roast lamb, jerk salmon filets, and Italian beef.
Where: 5059 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
For more information on FriiStyle.
Easygoing locale offering Italian fare & cocktails in an intimate, warm-colored setting.
Where: 56 E Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60653
For more information on Truth Italian Restaurant.
Casual, cozy eatery offering counter-serve sandwiches, smoothies & house-baked desserts.
Where:
526 E 43rd St #2920, Chicago, IL 60653
9920 S Western Ave #1831, Chicago, IL 60643
For more information on Ain’t She Sweet Cafe
Southern-style bakeshop specializing in traditional sweet treats & custom cakes.
Where: 328 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619
For more information on Brown Sugar Bakery.
Local cafe featuring Caribbean & Latin fare plus a full bar in an unpretentious setting.
Where: 2518 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
For more information on Garifuna Flava.
Vegetarian/vegan Southern & soul food plus a juice bar in a casual storefront space with local art.
Where: 203 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619
For more information on Original Soul Vegetarian Kitchen.
No-frills joint cooking up hearty Southern soul food in a casual, compact setting with takeout.
Where: 1368 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
For more information on the Soul Shack.
All desserts are baked fresh daily in small batches and features can vary depending on the day of the week.
Where: 1802 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
For more information on TeaPotBrew Bakery.
Roomy coffeehouse offering carefully sourced cups, light bites & pastries, plus coffee by the pound.
Where:
528 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60653
5301 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
For more information on Sip and Savor Coffee.
A modern & flavorful To-Go Flexitarian, transitioning vegan/vegetarian restaurant
Where: 1368 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
For more information on Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat.
Hearty Southern cooking paired with wines & cocktails in funky-chic quarters with an open kitchen.
Where: 1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
For more information on Virtue Restaurant.
The menu changes daily, you’ll find some consistent staples like fried chicken and waffles, Creole shrimp and grits, mac and cheese, pineapple candied sweet potatoes, collard greens, and sauteed spinach.
Where: 4248 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
For more information on Cleo’s Southern Cuisine.
The product offerings include our dessert jars, a variety of pastries including vegan options. We wouldn’t be true to our name if we didn’t offer desserts infused will alcohol as well!
Where: 3453 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
For more information on Eméché Cakery & Cafe
Old-fashioned confectionery chain selling chocolates, ice cream, handmade sweets & gift baskets.
Where: 5226 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
For more information on Kilwin’s.
Home of the world famous “SPAGHEDOUH,” a must try, plus calzones and crepes galore.
Where: 352 E 71ST Street, South Side IL
Dedicated entirely to Belgian fries, Friistyle serves up piles of crisp potatoes covered with decadent options, like chicken wings, roast lamb, jerk salmon filets, and Italian beef.
Where: 5059 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
For more information on FriiStyle.
Easygoing locale offering Italian fare & cocktails in an intimate, warm-colored setting.
Where: 56 E Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60653
For more information on Truth Italian Restaurant.
Casual, cozy eatery offering counter-serve sandwiches, smoothies & house-baked desserts.
Where:
526 E 43rd St #2920, Chicago, IL 60653
9920 S Western Ave #1831, Chicago, IL 60643
For more information on Ain’t She Sweet Cafe
Southern-style bakeshop specializing in traditional sweet treats & custom cakes.
Where: 328 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619
For more information on Brown Sugar Bakery.
Local cafe featuring Caribbean & Latin fare plus a full bar in an unpretentious setting.
Where: 2518 W 63rd St, Chicago, IL 60629
For more information on Garifuna Flava.
Vegetarian/vegan Southern & soul food plus a juice bar in a casual storefront space with local art.
Where: 203 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619
For more information on Original Soul Vegetarian Kitchen.
No-frills joint cooking up hearty Southern soul food in a casual, compact setting with takeout.
Where: 1368 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
For more information on the Soul Shack.
All desserts are baked fresh daily in small batches and features can vary depending on the day of the week.
Where: 1802 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
For more information on TeaPotBrew Bakery.
Roomy coffeehouse offering carefully sourced cups, light bites & pastries, plus coffee by the pound.
Where:
528 E 43rd St, Chicago, IL 60653
5301 S Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago, IL 60615
For more information on Sip and Savor Coffee.
A modern & flavorful To-Go Flexitarian, transitioning vegan/vegetarian restaurant
Where: 1368 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
For more information on Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat.
Hearty Southern cooking paired with wines & cocktails in funky-chic quarters with an open kitchen.
Where: 1462 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
For more information on Virtue Restaurant.
The menu changes daily, you’ll find some consistent staples like fried chicken and waffles, Creole shrimp and grits, mac and cheese, pineapple candied sweet potatoes, collard greens, and sauteed spinach.
Where: 4248 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
For more information on Cleo’s Southern Cuisine.
The product offerings include our dessert jars, a variety of pastries including vegan options. We wouldn’t be true to our name if we didn’t offer desserts infused will alcohol as well!
Where: 3453 S Prairie Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
For more information on Eméché Cakery & Cafe
Old-fashioned confectionery chain selling chocolates, ice cream, handmade sweets & gift baskets.
Where: 5226 S Harper Ave, Chicago, IL 60615
For more information on Kilwin’s.
Home of the world famous “SPAGHEDOUH,” a must try, plus calzones and crepes galore.
Where: 352 E 71ST Street, South Side IL
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Soulé
Funky outpost with a New Orleans vibe, chef-driven fare, live music & specialty retail products.
Where: 1415 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60622
F.or more information on Ina Mae Tavern.
The high-style setting for New American fare with global flavors, wine pairings, cocktails & happy hour.
Where: 1111 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
For more information on Eleven | Eleven.
In University Village specializing in jerk chicken-themed foods, grew out of a food truck.
Where: 717 W Maxwell St, Chicago, IL 60607
For more information on Phlayz.
Cozy option for the modernized soul & Creole cooking with BYOB beverages in a casual, modern setting.
Where: 1931 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
For more information on Soule.
Stylish spot offering New American breakfast, lunch & dinner with cocktails & nonalcoholic drinks.
Where: 222 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
For more information on Taste 222.
Caribbean cooking & tropical drinks served in a sleek, casual setting with reggae album art & DJs.
Where: 81 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601
For more information on Mr. Brown’s Lounge.
Classic jerk dishes, vegetarian options & CBD smoothies served in simple, spacious quarters.
Where: 2253 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
For more information on Jerky Jerk.
A family-run place offering classic Ethiopian specialties in a warm, low-key atmosphere.
Where: 1023 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
For more information on Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine
Found in Politan Row, serving up Caribbean cuisine with an unmatched flavor.
Where: 111 N Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60607
For more information on J Spice.
Game, oysters & tap brews are served in a stylish lodge space with TVs, a fireplace & a beer garden.
Where: 1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
For more information on Frontier Chicago.
Tamales and southern fare are served with the best house cocktails in this snazzy spot.
Where: 1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Funky outpost with a New Orleans vibe, chef-driven fare, live music & specialty retail products.
Where: 1415 N Wood St, Chicago, IL 60622
F.or more information on Ina Mae Tavern.
The high-style setting for New American fare with global flavors, wine pairings, cocktails & happy hour.
Where: 1111 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607
For more information on Eleven | Eleven.
In University Village specializing in jerk chicken-themed foods, grew out of a food truck.
Where: 717 W Maxwell St, Chicago, IL 60607
For more information on Phlayz.
Cozy option for the modernized soul & Creole cooking with BYOB beverages in a casual, modern setting.
Where: 1931 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
For more information on Soule.
Stylish spot offering New American breakfast, lunch & dinner with cocktails & nonalcoholic drinks.
Where: 222 N Canal St, Chicago, IL 60606
For more information on Taste 222.
Caribbean cooking & tropical drinks served in a sleek, casual setting with reggae album art & DJs.
Where: 81 E Wacker Pl, Chicago, IL 60601
For more information on Mr. Brown’s Lounge.
Classic jerk dishes, vegetarian options & CBD smoothies served in simple, spacious quarters.
Where: 2253 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
For more information on Jerky Jerk.
A family-run place offering classic Ethiopian specialties in a warm, low-key atmosphere.
Where: 1023 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
For more information on Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine
Found in Politan Row, serving up Caribbean cuisine with an unmatched flavor.
Where: 111 N Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60607
For more information on J Spice.
Game, oysters & tap brews are served in a stylish lodge space with TVs, a fireplace & a beer garden.
Where: 1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
For more information on Frontier Chicago.
Tamales and southern fare are served with the best house cocktails in this snazzy spot.
Where: 1072 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
The Long Room
Chicago's only black woman-owned bookstore and gallery space.
Where: 515 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
For more information on Semicolon Chi.
Relaxed bar & coffeehouse with a large, rotating list of beers, a photo booth & a back patio.
Where: 1612 Irving Park Rd #1, Chicago, IL 60613
For more information on the Long Room.
Bright cafe with creative pancakes, omelets & other breakfast eats plus sandwiches & lunch fare too.
Where: 2748 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
For more information on Batter and Berries.
Casual Ethiopian eatery with shared plates, house-roasted coffee & traditional music on weekends.
Where: 4801 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
For more information on Demera Ethiopian.
Casual spot featuring a traditional Ethiopian menu with both meat & vegetarian options & a full bar.
Where: 5846 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
For more information on Ras Dashen Ethiopia.
Chicago’s premiere barbershop.
Where: 948 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610
For more information on Urbane Blades.
Traditional Southern favorites are served in a simple storefront space with a BYOB policy.
Where: 4609 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
For more information on Luella’s Southern Kitchen.
Casual restaurant & bar featuring Ethiopian stews (both meat & veggie) & weekly live music.
Where: 6120 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
For more information on Ethiopian Diamond.
Unfussy option for American soul food with Caribbean & global influences including brunch.
Where: 5633 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
For more information on Bettie Lou’s.
A variety of East African/Somali dishes, with Italian and Middle Eastern twists.
Where: 211 W Walton St, Chicago IL 60610
Chicago's only black woman-owned bookstore and gallery space.
Where: 515 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
For more information on Semicolon Chi.
Relaxed bar & coffeehouse with a large, rotating list of beers, a photo booth & a back patio.
Where: 1612 Irving Park Rd #1, Chicago, IL 60613
For more information on the Long Room.
Bright cafe with creative pancakes, omelets & other breakfast eats plus sandwiches & lunch fare too.
Where: 2748 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
For more information on Batter and Berries.
Casual Ethiopian eatery with shared plates, house-roasted coffee & traditional music on weekends.
Where: 4801 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
For more information on Demera Ethiopian.
Casual spot featuring a traditional Ethiopian menu with both meat & vegetarian options & a full bar.
Where: 5846 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
For more information on Ras Dashen Ethiopia.
Chicago’s premiere barbershop.
Where: 948 N Orleans St, Chicago, IL 60610
For more information on Urbane Blades.
Traditional Southern favorites are served in a simple storefront space with a BYOB policy.
Where: 4609 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
For more information on Luella’s Southern Kitchen.
Casual restaurant & bar featuring Ethiopian stews (both meat & veggie) & weekly live music.
Where: 6120 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
For more information on Ethiopian Diamond.
Unfussy option for American soul food with Caribbean & global influences including brunch.
Where: 5633 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
For more information on Bettie Lou’s.
A variety of East African/Somali dishes, with Italian and Middle Eastern twists.
Where: 211 W Walton St, Chicago IL 60610
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Sweet Maple Cafe
Try the delectable homemade “sweet milk biscuits” or “Not-So-Plain Buttermilk Pancakes,” served with pure Vermont maple syrup.
Where: 1339 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
For more information on Sweet Maple Cafe.
Southern comfort food combo shrimp and jerk chicken pasta dishes, served with love.
Where: 131 N Clinton St, Chicago IL 60661
For more information on Kathryn's Soul.
A bakery that specializes in signature, cheesecake cupcakes.
Where: 520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
For more information on Cheezcake Boutique
Expert nutrition consultation for weight loss, diabetes, keto, vegan and gluten-free diets, and much more.
Where: 1136 S Delano Ct B201, Chicago, IL 60605
Try the delectable homemade “sweet milk biscuits” or “Not-So-Plain Buttermilk Pancakes,” served with pure Vermont maple syrup.
Where: 1339 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60607
For more information on Sweet Maple Cafe.
Southern comfort food combo shrimp and jerk chicken pasta dishes, served with love.
Where: 131 N Clinton St, Chicago IL 60661
For more information on Kathryn's Soul.
A bakery that specializes in signature, cheesecake cupcakes.
Where: 520 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
For more information on Cheezcake Boutique
Expert nutrition consultation for weight loss, diabetes, keto, vegan and gluten-free diets, and much more.
Where: 1136 S Delano Ct B201, Chicago, IL 60605
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Rose Blossom
Small batch juices that are made locally in Chicago.
Where: 324 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60612
For more information on Frogtown Juice.
A Chicago-based bakery that specializes in sweet and savory pies, quiches and tarts.
Where: 65 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
For more information on Justice of the Pies.
Cocktail inspired goods for the badass. Also, their branding is hilarious. Perfect for a present to yourself or a loved one.
We create high-quality vegan products while educating the importance of self-empowerment through self-care.
Urban Chicago florist with upscale fresh flower decor.
A small business based in Chicago creating hand-crafted organic body products with love.
Hip vintage interior furnishings & design center. Vintage furniture, danish modern, antiques & curiosities.
Series of pop-up classes, events, and workshop experience to connect more deeply to ourselves. Curated experiences to connect, transform, and ascend.
A plant-powered skincare and wellness brand founded to help women reconnect to their glow within.
100% De Agave Azul tequila that was born in Jalisco, raised in Chicago.
Inclusive, vegan skincare products made with love and care.
Small batch juices that are made locally in Chicago.
Where: 324 N Leavitt St, Chicago, IL 60612
For more information on Frogtown Juice.
A Chicago-based bakery that specializes in sweet and savory pies, quiches and tarts.
Where: 65 Chicago Riverwalk, Chicago, IL 60601
For more information on Justice of the Pies.
Cocktail inspired goods for the badass. Also, their branding is hilarious. Perfect for a present to yourself or a loved one.
We create high-quality vegan products while educating the importance of self-empowerment through self-care.
Urban Chicago florist with upscale fresh flower decor.
A small business based in Chicago creating hand-crafted organic body products with love.
Hip vintage interior furnishings & design center. Vintage furniture, danish modern, antiques & curiosities.
Series of pop-up classes, events, and workshop experience to connect more deeply to ourselves. Curated experiences to connect, transform, and ascend.
A plant-powered skincare and wellness brand founded to help women reconnect to their glow within.
100% De Agave Azul tequila that was born in Jalisco, raised in Chicago.
Inclusive, vegan skincare products made with love and care.
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