At Olive Well, supporting the community isn't just about talking each other up on social media or writing a one-off interview for our Map Project. We strongly believe in putting money back into the city we love so much. This Black History Month, Compass Chicagoland helped us prepare a list of some incredible Black-owned businesses for you to support and patronize all year long. We are excited to support these local entrepreneurs and we hope you are too!
The list is broken up by South, West, North, and Downtown neighborhoods, and then sub-divided into categories like food, drink, self-care, wellness, and clothing.
Next time you're looking for a good date night, or you just need to rejuvenate after a long week at work, we encourage you to visit these fabulous businesses below...
South
Bronzeville, Chatham, Englewood, Grand Boulevard, Greater Grand Crossing, Grand Crossing, Hyde Park, Kenwood, South Commons, South Shore, Stony Island, Washington Park
FOOD:
Peaches Restaurant: Breakfast, Lunch
5 Loaves: Breakfast, Lunch
Eméché: Bakery, cafe
Mabe’s Deli: Sandwiches
Friistyle: Pomme Fries
Uncle Remus SFC: Chicken
Mikkey’s Retro Grill: Burgers
Doughboys: Comfort Food and “the world famous Spaghedough”
Flamingo Restaurant: American
Nita’s Gumbo: Cajun
Ja’ Grill: Jamaican
Virtue Restaurant: Southern
Surfs Up: Seafood
Two Fish Crab Shack: Seafood
The Soul Shack: Soul food
Soul Vegetarian Food: Vegetarian soul food
Majani: Vegan soul food
B’Gabs Goodies: Vegan, raw
Luella’s Southern Kitchen: Soul Food with a modern twist (so good)
Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat: Vegetarian
Litehouse Whole Food Grill: Natural Food and Free meals for hungry
Shawn Michelle’s Homemade Ice Cream: Desserts
Brown Sugar Bakery: Dessert
Kilwins Hyde Park: Dessert
BEVERAGES:
Some Like it Black: Creative arts bar
Sip and Savor: Coffeehouse
South Shore Brew: Coffeehouse
FITNESS AND SELF CARE:
Hyde Park Barber Studio: Hair
13th Flow: Fitness, remote training
360 Mind Body Soul: Group Fitness
Bettye O Day Spa: Spa
Culture Connection 360: Natural Health products
CLOTHING:
Divinity 7: Clothing
Sir and Madame: Clothing
The Silver Room: Apparel, jewelry, home goods, gifts
West
Austin, East Garfield Park, Greektown, Humboldt Park, Little Italy, Pilsen, West Loop, West Town, Wicker Park
FOOD:
Jay’s Backyard BBQ: Barbeque
Crazy Bird: Chicken
Ina Mae Tavern: Comfort Food
Turkey Chop: Turkey-centric comfort food
The Delta: Tamale-heavy comfort food
Flavors Southern Cooking: Soul Food
MacArthur’s Restaurant: Soul Food
Soule: Creole seoul food
J Spice: Caribbean
Luxury Cake Company: Custom Cakes
Tubby’s Taste: Vegan desserts
Schweet Cheesecake: Desserts
BEVERAGES:
Everybody’s Busy: Coffee Shop
FITNESS AND SELF CARE:
3 Sinks Salon: Hair
Timeout at Shanon’s: Hair
Van Cleef Salon: Hair
Eb and Flow: Yoga
Chatto: Hair and Skincare
CLOTHING:
Leaders1354: Clothing, hats, shoes
Shine King: Shoe shine and repair
HOME:
Semicolon Bookstore: Books
An Orange Moon: Furniture
Plant Salon: Plants
North
Andersonville, Edgewater, Lake View, Lincoln Park, North Center, Ravenswood, Rogers Park, Uptown
FOOD:
Batter & Berries: Breakfast, lunch
Frances’ Deli and Brunchery: Breakfast, lunch
Lizzy J Cafe: Breakfast, lunch
Luelle’s Southern Kitchen: Comfort Food
Ms T’s Chicken: Comfort Food
Urban Grill Chicago: Comfort Food
Bettie Lou’s: European, Asian, and Island
Demera: Ethiopian
Ras Dashen: Ethiopian
Kizin Creole: Haitian
Life’s Sweet Inc.: Desserts
BEVERAGES:
Kyoto Black Coffee: Cold Brew coffee
Long Room Chicago: Bar and coffeehouse
FITNESS AND SELF CARE:
Bodi Shak: Group Fitness
Free MVMT: Fitness studio and virtual wellness classes
HOME:
Recycled Modern: Furniture
Greer Chicago: Stationary, gifts
Downtown
Loop, Near North Side, Near South Side, South Loop, West Loop
FOOD:
Eleven|Eleven: American
Taste 222: American
The Powerhouse Restaurant: African
Mr Brown’s Lounge: Jamaican
Mogadishu Restaurant: Somalian
Windy City Ribs: Barbecue
The Grail Cafe: Cafe and coffeehouse
Tea Pot Brew Bakery: Baked goods
BEVERAGES:
Stivers Coffee: Coffee roaster
1340 Beer Wine Spirits: Wine and craft beer store
FruVe Express: Juicery
Persona Lounge: Cocktail lounge
Sage Room: Cocktails and food
HOME:
Kido: Children’s books, toys, and clothing
Love Peridot: Accessories, gifts
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