Natural-hair salon specializing in cornrows, twists, loc maintenance, styling and lacing, working with clients’ natural hair patterns to create protective
Full-service hair salon offering cuts, colors, and chemical treatments; one stylist has styled Prince’s hair.
Community-focused Black Owned cafe in North Lawndale known for matcha, hot chocolate, and Chicago-roasted coffee; hosts neighborhood events.
Black Owned cafe (10+ years) in Beverly making espresso drinks with housemade syrups and teas.
Black Owned and woman-owned coffee shop with South Loop, West Loop, and Hyde Park locations; ethically sourced coffee that helps
Black Owned South Loop coffee shop with an emphasis on community engagement, located in the former home of Vee-Jay Records;
Affordable Black Owned cafe in Englewood roasting coffee on-site; serves inexpensive food like oatmeal, grits, and French toast in a
Black Owned, horror-themed Avondale coffee shop serving vegan donuts and specialty drinks; hosts a Monster Movie Club with film screenings.
Rogers Park coffee shop (since 2007) owned since 2019 by Black Owned nonprofit Entrenuity, which provides employment and training for
Black Owned soul food restaurant, catering company and event space serving classic Southern comfort food: mac and cheese, smothered/fried chicken,
