Chicago Black-Owned Restaurants to Check Out

Chicago Black-Owned Restaurants to Check Out

The Windy City is best known for its cold weather and delicious pizza. However, Yes, we know, the pizza is pretty darn amazing, but there are so many other food options to satisfy any and every food lover in this city! Many of these amazing restaurants are Black-owned and filled with meals to satisfy your palette. As we continue to celebrate Black History Month, here are 3 Chicago Black-Owned restaurants to check out next time you’re in town!

Friistyle

Friistyle's signature fries.
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Friistyle is Chicago’s rendition on Belgian-style pomme frites. Friistyle’s signature dressing, Boughetto, is a spin on barbecue sauce created by executive chef Chuck G and is a MUST to have on your french fries! Along with the french fries, they also serve chicken, salmon, lamb, lobster, and vegetables.

Batter & Berries

Batter & Berries signature french toast.
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Dr. Tanya and Craig Richardson opened Batter & Berries in 2012 as a sweet and sugary breakfast, lunch, and brunch restaurant. The majority of the menu items are prepared in-house. Every egg is cracked by hand, the sausages use locally sourced chicken and Maple Leaf Farms pork, and our potatoes are shredded daily. The french-toast batter and sauce is made with fresh fruit, leaving a distinct flavor on the tongue. Batter & Berries is a community hub and melting pot that works with a variety of local companies.

Brown Sugar Bakery

Brown Sugar Bakery owner, Stephanie Hart, with some of her cakes.
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Traditional sweet delicacies and handcrafted cakes are the focus of this Southern-style bakery. Brown Sugar Bakery bought the Cupid Candies Factory, founded in 1936, in December 2020 to continue the heritage of hand-crafted chocolates. The owner, Stephanie Hart has selected a collection of exquisite hand-crafted chocolates, great for any occasion, in addition to her award-winning cakes. If you check in on Yelp, you receive a FREE cupcake!

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