Looking for a special gift or just a treat for yourself? Check out this list of Black-owned businesses in the city (many of which offer delivery or curbside pickup), where you can get everything from cocktail-themed artisan soaps to kids' toys.
Food & Drink
Batter & Berries: Breakfast/brunch/lunch spot in Lincoln Park
Berry Berry Sweets: Cakes, cupcakes and cake pop caterer
Bettie Lou’s: American cuisine in Andersonville
Brown Sugar Bakery: Cakes and cupcakes in Chatham
Chicago French Press: Coffee roaster that offers bean subscriptions and beans by the pound
The Common Cup: Coffee shop in Rogers Park
Demera: Ethiopian cuisine in Uptown
Dream Chef: Restaurant, catering, meal delivery in Tri-Taylor
Eleven | Eleven: American cuisine and to-go cocktails in West Loop
Ethiopian Diamond: Ethiopian cuisine in Edgewater
Friistyle: Belgian frites in Bronzeville
Frontier: Meat-focused restaurant in Bucktown
Fruve Express Juicery: Cold-pressed juice in Loop and South Loop
Gimme Some Sugah: Pies, cakes, cookies and more in South Shore
Good to Go Jamaican: Jamaican cuisine on Rogers Park/Evanston border
The Grail Cafe: Breakfast and lunch in South Loop
Ida’s Sweet Tooth: Cupcakes and sweets caterer
Ina Mae’s Tavern: New Orleans cuisine in Wicker Park
Justice of the Pies: Pies available in markets and some restaurants
Kilwin’s: Ice cream and sweets in Hyde Park
Kyoto Black: Coffee shop in Edgewater currently offering coffee bean delivery
Lem’s Bar-B-Q: Barbecue spot in Chatham
Life’s Sweet: Cafe in Rogers Park
Lizzy J: Catering, cafe and housemade iced tea in Ravenswood
The Long Room: Bar/restaurant in Ravenswood currently offering to-go cocktails, beer and wine
Love Corkscrew: Wine delivery; also available in various retail locations
Luella’s Southern Kitchen: Soul food in Lincoln Square
Mr. Brown’s Lounge: Jamaican cuisine in West Town
Ms. T’s Southern Fried Chicken: Fried chicken and fish in Wrigleyville
Pearl’s Place: Southern cuisine in Bronzeville
Rooh Chicago: Indian cuisine in West Loop
Shawn Michelle's: Ice cream shop in Bronzeville
Sip & Savor: Coffee shop in Bronzeville
Soule: Southern cuisine in West Town
Surf’s Up Avondale: Seafood and Southern food in Avondale
Sweet Maple Cafe: Breakfast/brunch in Little Italy/UIC
Taste 2 Go: American cuisine in West Loop
Taylor’s Tacos: Tacos for catering or pickup (Tuesdays only) in East Garfield Park
Teapot Brew Bakery: Tea and treats in Near South Side
Uncooked: Vegan restaurant in West Loop
Urban Grill: Burgers and sandwiches in Uptown
Virtue: Southern cuisine in Hyde Park
Clothes & Accessories
The Advocates: Online-only social activist T-shirts
A’nies Accents: Boutique in South Loop
Buttonsbyferrai: Etsy shop featuring custom and social activist buttons
Kido: Kids' toys and clothes in South Loop; online ordering available
Kiwi’s Boutique: Boutique in Tri-Taylor; online ordering available
Mimi’s Tot Closet: Shop for girls’ clothes in Auburn-Gresham; online ordering available
Love Peridot: Accessories shop in South Loop; online ordering available
Recycled Modern: Vintage, upcycled and handcrafted furniture and home decor shop in Lakeview
Reformed School: Etsy shop featuring humorous and social activism T-shirts and accessories
The Silver Room: Jewelry, accessories, clothes, gifts and more in Hyde Park; online ordering available
Sir & Madame: Fashion brand with a store in Hyde Park
Standout Style Boutique: Online-only clothes and accessories
Beauty/Personal Care/Health
80th and May: Online-only shop featuring artisan soaps and bath salts
Blade and Bloom: Etsy shop featuring skin-care products
Bodi Shak: Group fitness gym in Uptown
Chatto: Natural hair- and skin-care products in West Loop; online ordering available
Depart with Art: Online-only shop featuring organic body products
Eb & Flow: Yoga studio in Bucktown; currently offering live online classes
Goldkissed Essentials: Online-only shop featuring handmade soaps
Karyn’s: Vegan restaurant, spa and health products; online ordering available
Mad Moisture Beauty: Online-only skincare products
Mango Moi: Online-only mango butter skin and hair products
Mind Body Defense: Kickboxing gym with private classes in Uptown
Pear Nova: Online-only vegan nail polish
Soap Distillery: Cocktail-inspired artisan soaps
Sweet Beginnings: Beekeeping social enterprise featuring honey and honey-based body care products; online ordering available
Black Owned Market: Online-only bath and body products
Urbane Blades: Men’s barbershop in Near North Side
Wholistic Skincare: Skincare salon in Clybourn Corridor; online ordering available
Books, Gifts & More
Helendora Samuels Picture Framing: Custom frame shop in Wicker Park
Rose Blossom Chicago: Online-only florist
Semicolon Chi: The only Black woman–owned bookstore in Chicago. Store in River West; online ordering available.
Thepairabirds: Etsy shop featuring illustrated artwork
Third Coast Comics: Comic and graphic novel shop in Rogers Park
This is not an exhaustive list, so we'd love to get your recommendations for awesome Black-owned businesses in Chicago. Tell us at laura@npnparents.org.
