Community-focused Black-owned cafe in North Lawndale known for matcha, hot chocolate, and Chicago-roasted coffee; hosts neighborhood events.
Black-owned cafe (10+ years) in Beverly making espresso drinks with housemade syrups and teas.
Black-owned and woman-owned coffee shop with South Loop, West Loop, and Hyde Park locations; ethically sourced coffee that helps fund
Black-owned South Loop coffee shop with an emphasis on community engagement, located in the former home of Vee-Jay Records; serves
Affordable Black-owned cafe in Englewood roasting coffee on-site; serves inexpensive food like oatmeal, grits, and French toast in a cozy
Black-owned, horror-themed Avondale coffee shop serving vegan donuts and specialty drinks; hosts a Monster Movie Club with film screenings.
Ethiopian restaurant and bar in Edgewater since 1996; second location in Rogers Park.
Upscale Modern American restaurant and wine bar in Bronzeville; Black-owned and woman-owned, serving as an incubator for minority hospitality professionals.
Popular Black-owned breakfast and brunch restaurant in Lincoln Park (also Olympia Fields), known for its French Toast Flight.
Black-owned sweets shop in the Six Corners/Portage Park area selling cake slices, banana pudding, brownies and cupcakes; opened via the
