Food & Restaurants
Where coffee and community meet. Ask for the Carmel Royale!
Location 1: 5301 S. HYDE PARK (773) 952-4532
Location 2: 528 E. 43RD St. CHICAGO, IL (773) 855-2125
Location 3: 78 E. 47TH St., CHICAGO, IL (773) 952-4532
Love cork screw
Black owned wine company.
Pops’ Popcorn
Popcorn with a twist!
18035 Dixie Hwy. Homewood, IL
(708) 357-7813
Kozy Korners Catering and Deli
15443 Cottage Grove Ave, Dolton, IL 60419
This is a sandwich shop, known for there Turkey hoagy sandwiches
Batter and Berries
2748 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Black owned breakfast cafe
Original Soul Vegetarian
203 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Vegetarian soul food restaurant.
Cater II You
Black owned Catering company that specialized in soul food, as well party planning
Soulé
1931 W Chicago Ave. Chicago, Illinois
Black owned Creole/ soul food restaurant
Black owned baking company, the pastry chef specializes in custom made cakes as well other sweets.
Peach’s Currency Exchange Cafe
305 E Garfield Blvd, Chicago, IL 60637
Breakfast and lunch restaurant that serves Mexican, American and Filipino food.
Brown Sugar Bakery
328 East 75th St, Greater Grand Crossing
Southern-style bakeshop specializing in traditional sweet treats & custom cakes.
Norman’s Bistro
1001 East 43rd Street Chicago, IL
A restaurant that specializes in American Creole cuisine with a Brazilian flair.
Jerk 48
548 E. 67th St. Chicago, Illinois
Caribbean based food joint. Black owned. Has multiple locations throughout the Chicago area. (Comfort and late night food, causal scenery).
Two fish
641 E 47th st, Chicago, IL
Seafood restaurant. Very relaxed beach-like setting.
Soul 2 Go
993 E 162nd St, South Holland, IL 60473
Soul food and southern comfort restaurant.
The Soul Shack
1368 E 53rd St Chicago, Illinois
Southern based restaurant. Located in the Hyde Park area of Chicago
Chicago Pit Stop BBQ
14510 S Indiana Ave, Riverdale, IL 60827
BBQ restaurant.
DA’s Deli & Dining
7260 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60462
Comfort food and soul food .
Check out these two Black owned Beggars Pizzas! Known for pizza, pasta and laying it on thick!
Location 1: Harvey – 369 E. 147th St., Harvey, IL
(708) 333-2900
Location 2: 4345 S., Broadway, Gary, IN
(219) 951-0695
JR’s Jerk
Delicious jerk chicken, pasta, and more!
Location 1:12807 Ashland Ave., Calumet Park, IL (708) 690-2000
Location 2:1031 E. Sibley Blvd., Dolton, IL
(708) 849-2227
Jamaican Jerk Flavor
Flavorful jerk chicken, sides and more!
183 Town Center Rd., Matteson, IL
(708) 747-5166
Irie Jerk
Tasty jerk chicken, sides, and more.
Location 1: 3633 Sauk Trail, Richton Park, IL
(708) 248-5056
Location 2: 2304 State St., Calumet City, IL
(708) 801-9518
Location 3: 18304 S. Cicero Ave., Country Club Hills, IL (708) 799-0761
Chef Pam
Catering service for all events + custom meal preparation plans.
chefpam30@gmail.com (219) 779-4769
Follow on Facebook at @cookingwithsole
All Natural Salad Dressings. You can find in major grocery stores like Mariano’s and Whole Foods!
Follow on Facebook at Essie Marie’s All Natural Goodness.
Delicious BBQ and soul food. Mobile food truck and catering services available.
6954 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL
(773) 309-8240
A black owned catering service known for serving over 30 flavors of egg rolls! Available via Uber Eats.
Follow on Instagram at @egg_rolls_etc_
Black owned sandwich shop. Franchise opportunities available.
4031 175th St., Country Club Hills, IL
(708) 957- 1212
Just Turkey
Turkey based BBQ joint in the local Bronzeville area.
4353 S. Cottage Grove Ave., Chicago, IL
(773) 924-0000
Follow on Facebook at @JustTurkey
B Kreative Desserts
Baking company that specializes in everything from wedding cakes to cookies.
beikreative@gmail.com (708) 730-2375
facebook.com/Bkreativedessertsllc
Black owned homemade ice cream shop.
46 E. 47TH St. CHICAGO, IL (773) 615-3238
Amazing sandwich shop, known for sandwiches, salads and great wraps. No pork items sold.
Location 1: 9920 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL
(773) 840-3309
Location 2:526 E. 43rd St. #2920, Chicago, IL
(773) 373-3530
Simply Soups and Sandwiches
Restaurant that specializes in soups and sandwiches.
635 E. 47th St., Chicago, IL (773) 373-3810
Follow on Facebook at Simply Soups Salads and Sandwiches.
Restaurant that focuses on bringing healthier fast food to their community.
1660 E. 55th St., Chicago, IL (773) 633-2587
Restaurant that specializes in grilled food including burgers and chicken wings.
Location 1: 5319 S. Hyde Park Blvd., Chicago, IL
(773) 675-8525
Location 2: 8126 S. Stony Island Chicago, IL
(773) 902-2800
Location 3: 503 E. 47th, Chicago, IL
(773) 952-4082
Roe’s Gratitude
Vegan food and drink company that offers detox programs.
(312) 735-0533
Restaurant that specializes in chicken, fish, sandwiches, and salads.
Location 1: 574 S. Torrence Ave., Calumet City, IL
(708) 801-9867
Location 2: 19030 Crawford Ave., Country Club Hills, IL 708-960-4470
Homemade BBQ sauces and rubs. Found in major grocers!
(708) 769-4304
The ONLY African American woman owned syrup. Available in major grocery stores.
16117 LaSalle St., South Holland, IL
(708) 331-7316
Delicious homemade desserts.
(309) 569-6436
Jordy Cakes
Custom cake and cupcake boutique.
CakesByJordyn@gmail.com
Follow on Instagram at exjordynary
Gourmet Popcorn Company with a range of sweet, spicy, and savory popcorn.
4645 S. King Drive Chicago, IL
(312) 451 – 2478
