48th Ward Black-Owned Business Guide
African Safari Imports - 1140 W Bryn Mawr
African Safari Imports is a shop specializing in African art, clothing, accessories, spirtual artifcats, and more. Owner operator Paulo Bombe sells his own acrylic paintings alongside the store’s other unique products. Learn more.
Afro Taste Cuisine - 1010 W Argyle
Experience the vibrant flavors of Africa with Afro Taste Cuisine! Delight in authentic African dishes like jollof rice, suya, and egusi soup, crafted from traditional recipes and fresh ingredients. Whether you're craving savory stews or spicy grilled meats, Afro Taste Cuisine delivers straight to your door and offers easy takeout. Learn more.
Avery’s Hair Emporium - 1455 W Devon
Avery's Hair Emporium is a black owned unisex salon offering all hair services including cuts, braids, perms, and coloring, just to name a few. All services are available by certified stylists.
Axum Ethiopian Restaurant - 5844 N Broadway
Inspired by the ancient city of Axum, this Ethiopian restaurant is a space where food, culture, and hospitality come together. Visit Axum for authentic Ethiopian meals served with warmth and tradition. Learn more.
DMApothecary - 5430 N Broadway
DMApothecary is a business run by a mother-son duo specializing in cosmetics, hair and skin care, herbal teas, and more. Founder Deirdre Monqiue Austin shares home recipes that have been in her family for generations, expanding the options available to people of all ethnicities, genders, and complexions. Learn more.
Dynamic African Restaurant - 1127 W Thorndale
Dynamic African Restaurant offers authentic Nigerian cuisine with an extensive vegan menu. They also want to help with your next event! Call them for catering or event space rental. Learn more.
Elegance Beauty Salon - 1049 W Granville Ave
Located on Granville, Elegance Beauty Salon is a hair salon offering braiding, extensions, haircuts, and other hair styling services.
Ethio Mart - 1063 W Granville Chicago
Ethio Mart is a one stop shop for all your Ethiopian goods including but not limited to, traditional spices, clothing, jewelry, and much more!
Ethiopian Diamond - 6120 N Broadway
Executive Chef & Owner, Almaz Yigizaw welcomes you to her namesake Ethiopian restaurant (Almaz means diamond in Amharic). The Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant & Bar is known for its extensive menu of authentic, Ethiopian dishes and is open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Learn more.
G & S Supermarket Inc - 5012 N Sheridan Rd
G&S is a one-stop shop for all your grocery needs, offering a wide range of products including groceries, snacks, beverages, liquor, beer, wine, cigars, and cigarettes. Learn more.
Kukulu Market - 6135 N Broadway
Kukulu Market is a snug specialty shop carrying Ethiopian products including food, coffee, music & clothing. Learn more.
Mella Cafe - 5418 N Broadway
Mella Cafe’s menu features rich flavors prepared with traditional recipes and fresh ingredients. Experience authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean coffee, culture, and cuisine. Learn more.
Old World Market - 5129 N Broadway
Established in 1982, Old World Market is a family business offering a broad selection of imported West African and select Caribbean products including fufu, plantains, various meats, and flours (gari, farina, semolina, etc). Learn more.
Prinaj Services Inc - 5125 N Broadway
Prinaj provides high-quality, hassle-free, fast, and safe global logistics services. Ship goods anywhere, anytime, conveniently across the globe. Learn more.
PXM Fitness Center - 5757 N Ridge
PXM offers personal and group training featuring strength-building, aerobics and yoga. Focusing on physical and mental growth, PXM aims to help clients better understand their connection with fitness. Learn more.
Sip & Savor - 1070 W Bryn Mawr
Sip & Savor is committed to "pouring" into the hearts and spirits of communities by curating a proprietary "blend" of inspiration and education for its team and a home away from home for neighbors. Come see the place where coffee and community truly meet! Learn more.
SOUNDOFF - 1055 West Bryn Mawr
Founded in 2016, SOUNDOFF offers people premium lifestyle wear & graphics that “sound off” on what is important to them. Through artistics graphic design, the brand celebrates individuality, authenticity, and attitude. Learn more.
Teranga African Restaurant - 1131 W Bryn Mawr
Trained in Senegal and seasoned on Chicago’s South Side, Teranga’s chefs bring you dishes rooted in tradition, rich in West African spices, and prepared with love. In Wolof, teranga means more than hospitality—it’s the art of making every guest feel like family. Learn more.
Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine - 5352 North Broadway
Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine hopes to contribute to making the community a better place by serving fresh, healthy, authentic Ethiopian food, providing a gathering place for friends and family, and sharing in the hope for a better tomorrow. Learn more.
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