Black-Owned Businesses in Chicago, IL

Chicago's Black-owned businesses stretch across the South Side, from Bronzeville and Hyde Park to Chatham and Roseland. Browse restaurants, bakeries, breweries, wine bars, boutiques, bookstores and museums in one place.

Kindred Block lists 15 Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations in Chicago, including 5 food & drink, 2 shopping, 2 restaurants and 2 tech & digital. A few to start with: Bronzeville Winery, Brown Sugar Bakery and Justice of the Pies.

15 listings · Updated October 2026

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Questions people ask

What Black-owned restaurants are in Chicago?

Kindred Block lists 2 Black-owned restaurants in Chicago, including Lexington Betty Smokehouse and Virtue.

Where can I get a haircut, braids or nails done at a Black-owned shop in Chicago?

Try Tre’Bella Nail Spa. Open a listing for services, hours and booking links.

Are there Black-owned coffee shops, bakeries or bars in Chicago?

Yes. Look at Bronzeville Winery, Brown Sugar Bakery, Justice of the Pies and Overflow Coffee.

How many Black-owned businesses are in Chicago?

Kindred Block currently lists 15 in Chicago, and the list grows every week. Know one we are missing? You can add it for free.

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