Senegalese/West African restaurant in Bronzeville since 2004 (current location since 2015); known for maafe and yassa.
Ethiopian restaurant in Uptown since 2007; Michelin Guide recommended, serving traditional injera and wot dishes.
Senegalese/West African restaurant in Kenwood serving maffé, thiou and yassa poulet; named after Gorée Island.
Long-running Nigerian/West African restaurant in Edgewater (est. 1991); BYOB serving egusi, pepper soup and classic Nigerian fare.
Ethiopian restaurant and bar in Edgewater since 1996; second location in Rogers Park.
Upscale Modern American restaurant and wine bar in Bronzeville; Black Owned and woman-owned, serving as an incubator for minority hospitality
Popular Black Owned breakfast and brunch restaurant in Lincoln Park (also Olympia Fields), known for its French Toast Flight.
Ghanaian/West African restaurant serving waakye, jollof rice and egusi stew; original location in Uptown Chicago.
Black Owned sweets shop in the Six Corners/Portage Park area selling cake slices, banana pudding, brownies and cupcakes; opened via
Acclaimed Black Owned bakery on the South Side known for its caramel cake; James Beard nominee. Founder owns the building
