America’s Kitchen & Catering LLC is a Black-owned catering company and food business in Chicago’s Roseland community. Led by Chef Elliott, the company serves modern American home-cooked cuisine with…
Cafe 77 is a locally owned café in Chicago's Loop neighborhood serving coffee, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and convenient daytime meals. Located in the heart of downtown Chicago, the café…
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,…
Brown Sugar Bakery is a Black-owned bakery in Chicago’s Greater Grand Crossing community. Stephanie Hart opened the bakery on 75th Street in 2004. She built the business around family…
Buttercup is a Black-owned café and cocktail bar in Chicago’s South Loop. Former Chicago Bears player Israel Idonije created the concept with the team behind Oliver’s. The intimate 40-seat…
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…
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…
Little Sandwich House is a neighborhood café and sandwich shop in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood serving breakfast, lunch, specialty coffee, smoothies, and sweet treats. With a warm, welcoming atmosphere and…
Cantina Rosa is a Mexican-inspired cocktail bar and dining destination in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, specializing in craft cocktails, agave spirits, and small plates influenced by regional Mexican cuisine.…
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.…