Black-Owned Businesses in Illinois
Chicago's South Side, from Bronzeville to Hyde Park and Chatham, is one of the country's great centers of Black business and culture. Find Black-owned restaurants, bakeries, breweries, boutiques, bookstores and museums across Illinois.
Kindred Block lists 16 Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations in Illinois, including 5 food & drink, 3 tech & digital, 2 shopping and 2 restaurants. A few to start with: Bronzeville Winery, Brown Sugar Bakery and Justice of the Pies.
16 listings · Updated October 2026
Cities in Illinois
By category
Food & Drink
Wineries & BreweriesBronzeville WineryWine bar and seasonal restaurant on Cottage Grove in Bronzeville4420 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653
Bakeries & DessertsBrown Sugar BakeryCaramel cake and layer cake bakery on East 75th Street328 E 75th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Bakeries & DessertsJustice of the PiesSweet and savory pie bakery in Avalon Park8655 S Blackstone Ave, Chicago, IL 60619
Coffee & TeaOverflow CoffeeCraft coffee in the former Vee-Jay Records building, South Loop1449 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605
Wineries & BreweriesTurner Häus BreweryBlack family-owned microbrewery and taproom in Bronzeville78 E 47th St, Chicago, IL 60615Tech & Digital
Digital MarketingEDUCOOak Park agency for branding, websites, SEO and video since 2007Serves the Oak Park area
Computer & Phone RepairNizel Co.Round-the-clock IT consulting, PC repair and networking on Chicago's South Side10625 S Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
Photo & VideoPeaceMade PhotographyRelaxed, intentional wedding photography across Chicago and the suburbsServes Chicago, Evanston and 6 more citiesShopping
Restaurants
Home & Local Services
Beauty & Grooming
Questions people ask
What Black-owned restaurants are in Illinois?
Kindred Block lists 2 Black-owned restaurants in Illinois, including Lexington Betty Smokehouse and Virtue.
Where can I get a haircut, braids or nails done at a Black-owned shop in Illinois?
Try Tre’Bella Nail Spa. Open a listing for services, hours and booking links.
Are there Black-owned coffee shops, bakeries or bars in Illinois?
Yes. Look at Bronzeville Winery, Brown Sugar Bakery, Justice of the Pies and Overflow Coffee.
How many Black-owned businesses are in Illinois?
Kindred Block currently lists 16 in Illinois, and the list grows every week. Know one we are missing? You can add it for free.
Know a Black-owned business we are missing?
Listings on Kindred Block are free. Owners can claim and update their page any time.
