Chicago's Home of Chicken & Waffles is a Southern comfort food and soul food restaurant with locations in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood and nearby Oak Park. Known for its signature…
Bani’s Beets is an organic cold-pressed juicery founded by health advocate Auriel Banister. The Chicago business focuses on fresh, plant-forward food and drinks that make healthier choices flavorful and…
The Brewed is a horror-themed coffee shop in Chicago's Avondale neighborhood serving specialty coffee, creative espresso drinks, teas, and pastries in a space inspired by classic horror films and…
The SoulFood Lounge is an upscale soul food restaurant in Chicago, offering globally inspired cuisine that brings together Southern comfort food and international flavors. Founded by Chef Quentin Love,…
Lexington Betty Smokehouse is a Black-owned barbecue restaurant in Chicago's Roseland neighborhood, serving Chicago-style smoked meats, Southern-inspired sides, and chef-driven comfort food. Founded by chef and pitmaster Dominique Leach…
Meron Injera brings authentic Ethiopian baking to Chicago. Meron Embaye and her husband, Neguse Dorry, own and run the bakery. The couple hails from Ethiopia's northern Tigray region, and…
Justice of the Pies is a Black-owned bakery in Chicago's Avalon Park neighborhood specializing in handcrafted sweet and savory pies, quiches, tarts, and creative baked goods. Founded by chef…
Soul Prime is a Black-owned soul food restaurant in Chicago that serves elevated Southern comfort food with bold flavors and creative twists. Chef and owner Shonya “Chef Royce” Williams…
Carver 47 Food & Wellness Market is a café and community gathering space in Chicago's historic Bronzeville neighborhood, offering fresh breakfast and lunch dishes, specialty coffee, smoothies, juices, and…
B&Q Afro Root Cuisine serves authentic Nigerian food in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. The kitchen uses traditional recipes and bold, home-style seasoning to bring West African flavors to life. The…