Ghanaian/West African restaurant serving waakye, jollof rice and egusi stew; original location in Uptown Chicago.
Black-owned sweets shop in the Six Corners/Portage Park area selling cake slices, banana pudding, brownies and cupcakes; opened via the
Acclaimed Black-owned bakery on the South Side known for its caramel cake; James Beard nominee. Founder owns the building and
Black-owned sit-down vegan/plant-based restaurant in South Shore serving soulful vegan cuisine; owners are developing a ‘Vegan Village’ food hall.
Haitian restaurant on the South Side serving traditional Haitian dishes; hosts cultural events and live performances.
Black-owned, woman-owned plant-based restaurant offering vegan takes on fast-food classics; multiple Illinois locations.
Long-running Haitian/Creole restaurant on Howard Street, a hub for Chicago’s Haitian community.
Black-owned West Loop coffee shop styled as an art gallery/creative studio, serving specialty espresso drinks plus breakfast from a resident
Husband-and-wife Jamaican restaurant and event space on Howard Street; founded 2002, moved to Evanston 2018.
Black-owned coffee and tea shop in Beverly with small bites; hosts community events including soul sessions, house music nights, poetry