BLACK OWNED BUSINESS PART 1: RESTAURANTS

There has been a lot of talk about supporting black-owned businesses as of late. It is true that it is needed now more than ever, but the truth is, we should be supporting our local Black-owned businesses every day, not just in this time of need. This is why we put together this handy listing, to help change our habits and to support local. To start, we want to explore the variety of Black-owned restaurants Chicago has to offer.

Written and compiled by Camille Baranda

14 PARISH - RESTAURANT & RHUM BAR

Restaurant and bar specializing in Caribbean fusion with a variety of rum cocktails. 1644 E. 53rd St. Tues - Sun: 3 - 11 pm Monday: Closed (312) 291-8379 14parishchicago@gmail.com www.14parish.com

5 LOAVES EATERY

A restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as catering! All its dishes are homemade and made to order. All-day breakfast options available. 405 E. 75th St. Wed - Sat: 8 am - 2:30 pm Sunday: 9 am - 3:30 pm Mon - Tues: Closed (773) 891-2889 5loaveschicago@gmail.com 5loaveseatery.com

AIN’T SHE SWEET CAFE

A cafe serving savory meals like sandwiches and wraps, and sweet desserts like ice cream and pies. Bronzeville Location: 526 E. 43rd St. Mon - Fri: 10 am - 6 pm Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm Sunday: Closed (773) 373-3530 Beverly Location: 9920 S. Western Ave. Mon - Fri: 10 am - 6 pm Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm Sunday: Closed (773) 840-3309 contact@aintshesweetcafe.com aintshesweetcafe.com

ANDYSUNFLOWER CAFÉ

A cafe that uses locally sourced coffee beans to create a variety of fresh coffee beverages. (Located inside Ain’t She Sweet Cafe, Beverly location) 9920 S. Western Ave. Tues - Fri: 8 am - 3 pm Saturday: 8 am - 2 pm Mon - Sun: Closed For Online Orders: Tuesday - Friday 8 am - 2:30 pm, Sat 8 am - 1:30 pm (312) 961-3171 www.andysunflowercafe.com

BANI’S BEETS - COLD-PRESSED JUICERY

A cold-pressed juicery with beets, which are known to be superfoods. 10305 S. Hale Ave. Mon - Fri: 6:30 am - 3:30 pm ​Saturday: 8 am - 2 pm Sunday: Closed (773) 599-9764 banisbeetbox@gmail.com www.banisbeets.com

BASEHIT BBQ & CATERING

A restaurant that serves homemade BBQ with its special “BASE” sauce. 6606 W. North Ave. Tues - Sat: 11 am - 8 pm Sunday & Monday: Closed (773) 417-7970 www.basehitbbq.com

BATTER & BERRIES

A restaurant that specializes in breakfast, brunch and lunch! Also home of the world famous “French Toast Flight.” 2748 N. Lincoln Ave. ONLY open for delivery or pick-up through Uber Eats, GrubHub, DoorDash Fri - Mon: 8 am - 3 pm Tues - Thurs: 9 am - 2 pm (773) 248-7710 info@batterandberries.com batterandberries.com

B’GABS GOODIES

It offers vegan/vegetarian options for juices and meal plans. 1450 E. 57th St. ONLY open for pick up and online services Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 6 pm Sunday: 11 am - 3 pm (773) 256-1000 teambgabs@gmail.com www.bgabsgoodies.com

BRONZEVILLE WINGZ

CARIBBEAN JERK PALACE

A restaurant specializing in Jamaican cuisine. 3792 W. 79th St. 11 am - 11 pm (773) 498-9723 www.caribbeanjerkpalace.com

CHICAGO’S HOME OF CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

A restaurant that offers a variety of chicken and waffles along with other soul foods. 3947 S. King Drive / 543 Madison St., Oak Park Available for pickup and delivery (773) 536-3300 chicagoschickenandwaffles.com

CLEO’S SOUTHERN CUISINE

A restaurant that specializes in southern food. Home of the Creole-fried catfish! 4246 S. Cottage Grove Ave. ONLY taking call-in orders Friday & Saturday: 12 - 8 pm Sunday: 12 - 6 pm (773) 633-2757 www.cleossoutherncuisine.com

CRAZY BIRD GOURMET CHICKEN

A restaurant that serves a variety of chicken dishes. 1160 W. Grand Ave. ONLY available for pickup and delivery Mon: Closed Tues - Sat: 12 - 9 pm Sun: 11 am - 5 pm (312) 877-5684 or (312) 877-5694 crazybirdchicken@gmail.com www.crazybirdchicken.com

C&W MARKET AND ICE CREAM PARLOR

1901 Church St., Evanston Mon - Fri: 8 am - 8 pm Saturday: 10 am - 8 pm Sunday: 2 - 6 pm (847) 833-9367

DAN’S SOUL FOOD AND CAFE

2523 W. 79th St. Available for takeout and delivery Sun - Thurs: 10:30 am - 8:45 pm Friday & Saturday: 10:30 am - 11:45 pm (773) 737-6695

DAT DONUT

A donut shop that offers a wide variety of donuts, breakfast items and beverages. 8251 S. Cottage Grove Ave. Open 24 hours / Closed Sunday at 5 pm (773) 723-1002 info@datdonut.com www.datdonut.com

Eleven | ElevenDONUT DELIGHT, INC

1750 N. California Ave. Available for takeout (773) 227-2105

DOUGHBOY’S CHICAGO

A restaurant that serves high-quality affordable food. Home of the world famous “Spaghedough.” 352 E. 71st St. Thurs - Sat: 11 am - 8 pm Sun - Wed: Closed 872-244-7592 www.doughboyschicago.com

ELEVEN ELEVEN

A restaurant and bar that serves a range of the owner’s favorite dishes from around the world. 1111 W. Lake St. Available for takeout and no-contact delivery Mon - Sat: 4 pm - 9 pm Sunday: Closed (312) 248-8942 www.elevenelevenchicago.com

EMÉCHÉ CAKERY & CAFE

A dessert cafe that offers pastries, including vegan options, and alcohol-infused cakes. 3453 S. Prairie Ave. Available for delivery and takeout Mon - Wed: 9 am - 5 pm Thursday & Friday: 9 am - 6 pm Saturday: 8 am - 5 pm Sunday: Closed (312) 265-1249 info@emechecakeryandcafe. com emechecakeryandcafe.com

ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND II

A restaurant and bar committed to serving authentic Ethiopian cuisine. 6120 N. Broadway Available for takeout and no-contact delivery Chicago, IL 60660 Sun - Thurs: 11 am - 10:30 pm Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 11:30 pm (773) 338-6100 www.ethiopiandiamondrestaurants.com

FLAMMIN RESTAURANT & CO.

A restaurant serving a large range of soul food from Italian food to Mexican food to burgers. 641 E. 75th St. Available for takeout and delivery Monday & Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9 am - 6:30 pm Saturday: 9 am - 3 pm Wednesday & Sunday: Closed (773) 675-8983 www.flammin75. com

FLIPPIN FLAVORS

A sandwich and salad shop loaded with great mild and spicy flavors. 1848 W. 95th St. ONLY Available for takeout Wed - Sat: 10 am - 3 pm Sun - Tues: Closed (773) 253-2680 www.flippinflavors.com

FORTY ACRES FRESH

Allows people to purchase fresh, affordable and local produce. 5051 W. Chicago Ave. Delivery service is available for Chicago and Western suburbs along I-290 up to Westchester (847) 497-5435 info@fortyacresfreshmarket.com www.fortyacresfreshmarket.com

FRIISTYLE CHICAGO

A restaurant that specializes in serving Belgian-style fries with their chicken wings, fish filets and beef. 5059 S. Prairie Ave. Available for takeout and delivery Wed - Sat: 12 - 7 pm Sunday: 12 - 5 pm Monday & Tuesday: Closed (773) 548-5375 friistylechi@gmail.com friistylechicago.com

FRONTIER

A restaurant that serves a “whole animal experience” with meats like wild boars, lambs, alligators and farm-raised pigs. 1072 N. Milwaukee Ave. Wed, Thurs & Sun: 3:30 - 9 pm Friday & Saturday: 3:30 - 10 pm Monday & Tuesday: Closed (773) 772-4322 www.thefrontierchicago. com

FRUVÉ XPRESS JUICERY

A juicery that offers customers healthy and organic smoothies, açai bowls and juices. 1108 W. Madison St. Mon - Fri: 9 am - 6 pm Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm Sunday: 9 am - 3 pm (312) 624-8170 info@fruvexpressjuicery.com www.fruvexpressjuicery.com

GARIFUNA FLAVA

A Caribbean and Latin restaurant with full bar. 2518 W. 63rd St. Available for no-contact delivery, takeout and curbside pickup Wed, Thurs & Sun: 12 - 8 pm Friday & Saturday: 12 - 9 pm Monday & Tuesday: Closed (773) 776-7440 GarifunaFlava@gmail.com garifunaflava.net

HOME OF THE HOAGY

A small restaurant that offers a variety of sandwiches. 1316 W. 111th St. Available for takeout Tues, Fri & Sat: 11 am - 8 pm Wednesday & Thursday: 11 am - 7 pm Sunday & Monday: Closed (773) 238-7171 https://home-of-the-hoagy.business.site

INA MAE TAVERN & PACKAGED GOODS

A restaurant and bar that serves seafood and chicken dishes. 1415 N. Wood St. Mon - Thurs: 2:30 pm - 9 pm Friday: 2:30 pm - 10 pm Saturday: 11:30 am - 10 pm Sunday: 11:30 am - 8 pm (773) 360-8320 www.inamaetavern.com

INTOXICAKES

Serves cakes infused with alcohol. 1640 W. Hubbard St. Tues - Sat: 10 am - 6 pm Sunday & Monday: Closed (312) 620-2396 info@intoxicakeschicago.com www.intoxicakeschicago.com

JA’ GRILL

A restaurant that serves authentic and flavorful Jamaican cuisine. 1510 E. Harper Court Sun - Wed: 11 am - 8 pm Thurs - Sat: 11 am - 9 pm (773) 752-5375 info@jagrill.com www.jagrill.com

JERK TACO MAN

Specializing in Caribbean BBQ. 7723 S. State St. 312-709-8281 jerktacoman.com

JERK VILLA BAR & GRILL

A Jamaican restaurant and bar with a lively atmosphere. 2216 S. Michigan Ave. Available for delivery and takeout Tues - Thurs: 12 pm - 10 pm Friday & Saturday: 12 pm -2 am Sunday: 2 pm - 12 am Monday: Closed (312) 225-0932 jerkvillachicken.com

JOSEPHINE’S SOUTHERN COOKING

One of Chicago’s oldest restaurants that serves soul food. 436 E. 79th St. Available for delivery and takeout Tues - Thurs: 8 am - 4 pm Fri - Sun: 8 am - 8 pm Monday: Closed (773) 487-2900 josephinessoutherncooking@gmail.com https://www.josephinescooking.net

JUST TURKEY

A casual restaurant known to serve turkeybased burgers and BBQ. 4353 S. Cottage Grove Available for delivery and takeout Mon - Sat: 11 am - 10 pm Sunday: 11 am - 7 pm (773) 924-0000

KIZIN CREOLE RESTAURANT

A restaurant specializing in traditional Haitian food. 2311 W. Howard St. Available for no-contact delivery, takeout and curbside pickup Sun - Thurs: 12 - 8 pm Friday: 12 - 10 pm Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm (773) 961-7275 www.kizincreole.com

LEM’S BBQ HOUSE

A restaurant that serves BBQ rib tips and hot links. 311 E. 75th St. Available for takeout Wed - Mon: 12 - 10 pm Tuesday: Closed (773) 994-2428 lemsque.com

LET’S GET POPPIN, INC.

A popcorn shop that offers classic and new daring flavors. 11758 S. Western Ave. Mon - Sat: 10 am - 7 pm Sunday: Closed (773) 779-6132 letsgetpoppin.com

LEXINGTON BETTY SMOKE HOUSE

A food truck that serves a wide variety of BBQ food and soul food. 6954 W. North Ave. Available for delivery, takeout and curbside pickup Thurs - Sat: 11 am - 8 pm Sunday: 11 am - 7 pm Mon - Wed: Closed (773) 309-8240 dominiqueleach@catertoyouevents.net lexingtonbettysmokehouse.com

LITEHOUSE WHOLE FOOD GRILL

A restaurant that focuses on healthy and organic grilled food. 1660 E. 55th St. Available for delivery, takeout and curbside pickup Mon - Sun: 11 am - 9pm (773) 633-2587 litehousewholefoodgrill.com

LIVE AND BELIEVE NUTRITION

A smoothie and juice bar. 2025 W. 95th St. Mon - Fri: 7 am - 2 pm Saturday: 9 am - 3 pm Sunday: Closed (312) 894-9589 https://live-and-believe-nutrition.business. site

LIZZY J CAFE

Serves healthy, savory and sweet breakfast and brunch. 2205 W. Montrose Ave. Available for delivery and takeout Tues - Sun: 8 am - 3 pm Monday: Closed (773) 739-9044 lizzyjcatering.com

LUELLA’S SOUTHERN KITCHEN

A modern twist on classic southern fare. 4609 N. Lincoln Ave. Available for delivery, takeout and curbside pickup Wed - Sun: 4 pm - 8 pm Monday & Tuesday: Closed 773-961-8196 luellassouthernkitchen.com

MABE’S DELI

A sandwich shop that also offers a range of soups and salads. 312 E. 75th St. Available for delivery, takeout and curbside pickup Mon - Sat: 11 am - 6 pm Sunday: Closed (773) 891-1798 contact@mabesdeli.com mabesdeli.com

MAJANI RESTAURANT

A restaurant that focuses on vegan cuisine and other plant-based food. 7167 S. Exchange Ave. Available for delivery and takeout Tues - Sat: 11 am - 9 pm Sunday: 10 am - 3 pm Monday: Closed (773) 359-4019 majani.biz

M LOUNGE

A live music lounge that serves handcrafted martinis and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. 1520 S. Wabash Ave. Thurs - Sat: 6 - 11:30 pm Sun - Wed: Closed 312-447-0201 info@mloungechicago.com www.mloungechicago.com

MR. BROWN’S LOUNGE

A restaurant that offers authentic Jamaican cuisine. 2301 W. Chicago Ave. Available for delivery and takeout Tues - Sun: 1 pm - 7 pm Mon - Wed: Closed (773) 278-4445 www.mrbrownslounge.com

MS. T'S SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN

A restaurant that serves large portions of fried chicken and fish with signature sauces. 3343 N. Broadway Available for delivery and takeout Mon - Thurs: 12 - 10 pm Friday & Saturday: 12 pm - 12 am Sunday: 12 - 9 pm (773) 728-2500 mstssouthernfriedchicken.com

ORIGINAL SOUL VEGETARIAN

A restaurant that serves healthy vegan and vegetarian food. 203 E. 75th St. Available for takeout Mon - Thurs: 11 am - 8 pm Friday: 11 am - 10 pm Saturday: 8:30 am - 10 pm Sunday: 8:30 am - 8 pm (773) 451-9796 www.originalsoulvegetarian.com

PEARL’S PLACE RESTAURANT

A restaurant that serves southern-style soul food. 3901 S. Michigan Ave. Available for delivery and takeout Mon - Sun: 8am - 7pm (773) 285-1700 pearlsplacerestaurant.com

Q'S TIPS & WINGS BBQ

Serves a variety of chicken wings and BBQ made with their special BBQ sauce. 2517 W. 79th St. Available for takeout Tues - Sat: 12 - 8 pm Sunday: 12 - 5 pm Monday: Closed (773) 912-6498 qstipsandwings.info

R U HUNGRY?

A fast food restaurant known to serve burgers, fries and sandwiches. 1724 W. 51st St. Available for takeout Mon - Sat: 11 am - 5 pm Sunday: Closed (773) 434-4800 ruhungrychicago.com

SHAWN MICHELLE’S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM

46 E. 47th St. Available for delivery and takeout Mon - Thurs: 11:30 am - 7 pm Friday & Saturday: 10:30 am - 8 pm Sunday: 10:30 am - 6 pm (773) 615-3238 shawnmichelleschicago@gmail.com www.shawnmichelles.com

SIP AND SAVOR

A coffee shop with certified fair trade coffee from across the globe. They also offer a wide range of teas and blended drinks. 5301 S. Hyde Park Blvd. Mon - Fri: 7 am - 6 pm Saturday & Sunday: 8 am - 5 pm (773) 952-4532 www.sipandsavorchicago.com

SLICE OF BRONZEVILLE

A restaurant specializing in pizza. 4655 S. King Drive Available for pickup Tues - Sat: 12 pm - 6:45 pm (872) 244-7663 www.sliceofbronzevillemenu. com

SOME LIKE IT BLACK CREATIVE ARTS BAR

A full service bar that also offers tacos and smoothies. It invites artists of all types to come and express themselves. 810 E. 43rd St., Unit D Available for outdoor seating and delivery Tuesday & Thursday: 5 - 11 pm Friday: 5 pm - 12 am Saturday: 6 pm - 12 am Monday, Wednesday & Sunday: Closed (773) 891-4866 www.somelikeitblack.com

SOULÉ

A restaurant specializing in creole-inspired food. 1931 W. Chicago Ave. ONLY Available for takeout Tues - Sun: 1pm - 7pm Monday: Closed (312) 526-3825 soulechicago.com

THE SOUL SHACK

A casual restaurant that offers Southern soul food. 1368 E. 53rd St. Mon - Thurs: 11 am - 9 pm Friday: 11 am - 7 pm Saturday: 8 am - 11 pm Sunday: 12 - 9 pm (773) 891-0126 www.thesoul53.com

SOUTH SHORE BREW

A coffee shop that serves a variety of hot and cold coffee drinks, desserts and more. 7101 S. Yates Blvd. Available for delivery, takeout & curbside pickup Mon - Sun: 8 am - 1 pm (773) 437-3906

SURF’S UP SOUTH SHORE

2236 E. 71 St. Available for delivery and takeout Tues - Sat: 11 am - 7 pm Sunday & Monday: Closed (773) 891-5544 www. surfsupsouthshore. com

SWEET MAPLE CAFE

A restaurant that makes home-cooked country style meals and has all-day breakfast and lunch options. 1339 W. Taylor St. Available for takeout Mon - Sun: 7 am - 2 pm (312) 243-8908 sweetmaplecafe.com

TASTE 222

A restaurant that serves “New American” cuisine and a variety of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. 222 N. Canal St. Mon - Fri: 12 - 7 pm (Pick-up only) Saturday & Sunday: Closed (312) 383-6620 www.taste222chicago.com

TEAPOTBREW BAKERY

A bakery that serves plenty of fresh pastries and other baked goods daily. 1802 S. Wabash Ave. Available for delivery, takeout & curbside pickup Friday: 8 am - 4 pm Saturday & Sunday: 8 am - 3 pm Mon - Thurs: Closed (312) 966-6001 www.teapotbrewbakery.com

THE FULL SLAB

A restaurant specializing in BBQ food, with everything made from scratch. 8340 S. Stony Island Tues - Thurs: 11 am - 9 pm Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 10 pm Sunday: 11 am - 8 pm Monday: Closed (312) 620-7522 www.thefullslabchicago.com

THE SLAB BAR-B-QUE

A BBQ restaurant that packs plenty of flavor in its sauces. 1918 E. 71st St. Sunday: 11 am - 7 pm Mon - Thurs: 11 am - 9 pm Friday & Saturday: 11 am - 11 pm (773) 966-5018 www.slabbbq.com

THE WOODLAWN

An internet cafe that offers coffee and pastries. 1200 E. 79th St. Monday & Tuesday: 11 am - 9 pm Wed - Sun: Closed (773) 902-2470 www.thewoodlawn1200.com

TRUTH ITALIAN RESTAURANT

A restaurant that serves plenty of specialty Italian dishes and wine. 56 E. Pershing Road Fri - Wed: 8 am - 12 am Thursday: 8 am - 2 am (312) 715-8796 www.truthitalian.com

TURKEY CHOP

A grill that centers its menu around turkey, serving Mexican, Italian, Asian and Southern dishes. 3506 W. Chicago Ave. Tues - Sat: 11 am - 8 pm Sunday & Monday: Closed (773) 384-2500 turkeychop.com

TWO FISH CRAB SHACK

A restaurant that offers a variety of custom seafood boils and fried fish. 641 E. 47th St. Tues - Sat: 1 pm - 7 pm Sunday & Monday: Closed (773) 855-8845 www.twofishcrabshack.com

URBAN GRILL CHICAGO

A casual restaurant that serves sandwiches, wings, catfish and burgers. 1132 W. Wilson Ave. Mon - Sat: 11:45 am - 5:30 pm Sunday: Closed (773) 754-7137 urbangrillchicago.com

VEE-VEE’S AFRICAN RESTAURANT

A restaurant that specializes in serving West African food, a regular stand-out at Taste of Chicago. 6232 N. Broadway Mon - Sun: 12 - 11 pm (773) 465-2424

WINDY CITY RIBS & WHISKEY

A restaurant that offers BBQ comfort food and a whiskey bar. 67 E. Cermak Road Sun - Thurs: 4 pm - midnight Friday: 4 pm - 2 am Saturday: 4 pm - 3 am (312) 794-5901 windycityribs.net

We couldn't possible fit ALL Black owned restaurants in only 16 pages. For more black-owned business, visit shopblack.io or coastapp.com/shopblackowned/chicago

If you are a busness owner and you would like to add your business to this list, please contact our publisher, Dave Hamilton, at dhamilton@streetwise.org