B&B Ice Cream and Candy is a Black-owned, family-run Chicago ice cream and candy shop. Ellen Brazley and Bernard Spencer opened the business in 2016 with their daughter, Lauren.…
Badou Senegalese Cuisine is a Black-owned Senegalese restaurant in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood. Owner Badou brings the food and hospitality of his native Senegal to a menu built around…
Haire's Gulf Shrimp is a Black-owned, women-led seafood restaurant in Chicago specializing in Louisiana-style fried shrimp, traditional South Side flavors, and family recipes passed down through generations. With locations…
AndySunflower Café is a specialty coffee shop in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood. Owner Andy started the business as a mobile coffee cart in 2019. Today, the café operates inside Ain’t…
Chicago French Press is a Black-owned, woman-owned coffee company specializing in freshly roasted specialty coffee, flavorful blends, and premium loose-leaf teas. Founded in 2017 by entrepreneur Kris Christian, the…
Momentum Coffee is a Black-owned, family-operated coffee shop and café in Chicago, serving specialty coffee, espresso drinks, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and lunch options. Founded in 2020 by Nikki Bravo…
Surf's Up South Shore is a seafood and Southern comfort food restaurant in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood, serving fried fish, shrimp, chicken wings, and homestyle sides inspired by Deep…
Batter & Berries is a Black-owned Chicago breakfast and brunch restaurant known for creative takes on classic comfort food. Founded in 2012 by Dr. Tanya and Craig Richardson, the…
Virtue Restaurant & Bar is a Black-owned Southern American restaurant in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, known for its thoughtful approach to Southern cooking, warm hospitality, and celebration of Black…
Taste 222 is a contemporary American restaurant and private event venue in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood, offering chef-driven cuisine, creative cocktails, and an upscale yet welcoming dining experience. Located…