Bronzeville Soul is a soul food restaurant located in Chicago’s historic Bronzeville neighborhood at 47th Street and Martin Luther King Drive. Opened in August 2022, the restaurant specializes in…
Chick-fil-A South Loop is a locally operated fast-food restaurant in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood, serving chicken sandwiches, nuggets, breakfast favorites, and catering options. Led by Owner-Operator Kareem Edwards, this…
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…
Kikwetu Kenya Coffee Company is a Black-owned specialty coffee roaster based in Chicago. Founded in 2014, Kikwetu connects its founders’ Kenyan roots with their home in Chicago. The company…
Dat Donut is a Black-owned Chicago donut shop and bakery known for fresh, hand-cut donuts and its famous oversized Big DAT Donut. Darryl and Andrea opened the original shop…
Strugglebeard Bakery is a veteran-owned bakery and dessert café in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood specializing in gourmet cookies, handcrafted desserts, and specialty coffee. Founded by retired U.S. Army veteran…
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.…
Ain’t She Sweet Café is a Chicago café serving fresh sandwiches, wraps, salads, soups, smoothies, and sweet treats. Founder Margo Strotter built the café around quality ingredients, flavorful food,…
Cleo's Southern Cuisine is a Chicago soul food restaurant specializing in Southern comfort food, Creole-inspired flavors, and family recipes rooted in Mississippi cooking traditions. Founded by chef and restaurateur…
Candyality is a Black- and Latina-owned candy store in Chicago’s Southport Corridor, offering a colorful mix of nostalgic favorites, new discoveries, handmade treats, gifts, and interactive candy experiences. Located…