Plein Air Cafe & Eatery
A light-filled coffee shop and bakery beside Frank Lloyd Wright’s Robie House, pairing careful espresso with pastries and savory pies
Nick’s Gyros
Longtime counter-service Greek-American spot on 63rd Street known for oversized gyros, char burgers and fresh-cut fries at bargain prices
Grano Cafe y Pan
Family-owned panaderia baking pan dulce, conchas and bolillos in-house alongside specialty coffee
Back of the Yards Coffee
Latino-owned coffee roaster and community hub in the restored Goldblatt’s building
Daley’s Restaurant
Chicago’s oldest continuously operating restaurant (since 1892), now inside the Woodlawn Green Line station, serving soul food and classic diner breakfasts
Build Coffee and Books
A community coffee shop and independent bookstore in Woodlawn’s Experimental Station, hosting local presses, zines, and readings
Majani Soulful Vegan Cuisine
Fast-casual plant-based soul food near the South Shore lakefront, rooted in Southern and African flavors
Nafsi South Shore
Elevated soul food inside the historic South Shore Cultural Center, serving shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles with lakefront views
Fuller Park Beverage
An independent neighborhood beverage shop in tiny, largely residential Fuller Park, stocking craft beer, wine, and spirits
Chiu Quon Bakery
Chicago’s oldest Chinese bakery, turning out BBQ pork buns and egg tarts since the 1980s