If you're going to enjoy a patio this week, why not support a Black-owned business at the same time?
We do love our patio season in Chicago and are ready to enjoy being outside again. The city is home to dozens and dozens of great patios to kick back on, but we wanted to highlight the restaurants in town that are Black-owned and have outdoor dining available right now.
Photo via TheDeltaChicago.com
1745 W. North Ave. - Wicker Park
The Delta is an ode to food, beverage, and culture from the Mississippi Delta region. Enjoy house specialties like their Mississippi Red Hot tamales on their gorgeous enclosed patio, open again for the summer, along with their Sunday Soul Brunch back in session with bottomless mimosas.
Photo via Facebook/Truth Italian Restaurant
56 E. Pershing Rd. - Bronzeville
This Black woman-owned restaurant offers classic Italian dishes with a modern twist. Truth Italian’s outdoor patio is elegantly designed, making it a great date night destination. And if you're a fan of their signature breakfast menu, their french toast batter is available for sale!
Photo via Facebook/The Woodlawn
1200 E. 79th St. - Chatham
Enjoy a fresh selection of traditional and modern dishes at this South Side gem. The Woodlawn is a modern and upbeat Internet cafe with a patio and rooftop for a unique outdoor dining experience. They offer coffee from a local South Side roaster by day and a pop-up experience by night – including yoga, comedy, and more!
Photo via Facebook/Frontier
1072 N. Milwaukee Ave - West Town
Try something you have never seen on a menu before at Frontier. This spot is known for its whole animal experience. That’s right, you can order a whole pig, boar, or goat for dinner. You can also get your drink on with regional craft beers, select fine wines, house-made cocktails, and even pitchers of alcoholic punch on this Cajun-influenced restaurant's patio.
Photo via Facebook/Ina Mae Tavern
1415 N. Wood St. - Wicker Park
Indulge in unforgettable Southern comfort food at Frontier's sister restaurant, Ina Mae Tavern, located in the heart of Wicker Park. This New Orleans-themed spot offers family recipes full of zest and spice. Before you leave, don’t forget to cool off with a frozen sno-ball or slushie. Its patio seats diners on a first-come, first-served basis.
Photo via Facebook/Majani Restaurant
7167 S Exchange Ave. - South Shore
Fresh, local, and vegan? It doesn’t get much better than that. Majani’s soulful vegan cuisine is the place to indulge in healthy meal options, full of fresh ingredients from local gardens and farms. Majani's Pullman location is now offering patio seating!
Photo via Facebook/Phlavz
717 W. Maxwell St. - University Village
Known for its spicy jerk flavors, Phlavz Bar & Grille is a great place to enjoy a delicious meal in the sun. The menu includes fried jerk wings, loaded jerk chicken fries, salmon egg rolls, and more. They offer unique boozy drinks and also serve booze-free drink options. Indoor-outdoor patio seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Photo via Facebook/Can't Believe It's Not Meat
1143 N Wells St. - Gold Coast
1368 1/2 E. 53rd St. - Hyde Park
24 Orland Square Dr. - Orland Park
Meatless pizza puffs, burgers, and chicken are just a few of the choices that Can’t Believe It’s Not Meat has to offer. Its menu is full of vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based options that will make you proud to be meat-free. Outdoor seating is now available.
Photo via Facebook/Virtue
1462 E. 53rd St. - Hyde Park
Virtue Restaurant's outdoor patio dining is something you can't miss. Be sure to make reservations ahead of time and enjoy delicious Southern Comfort food at one of Hyde Park's hottest restaurants.
3101 S DuSable Lk Shr Dr
Pier 31 is the perfect spot for a day out with friends on Lake Michigan. Enjoy stunning views of the lake from the expansive deck and listen to the sound of waves crashing nearby. Stop by for a delicious meal or cold drink, or stay for live music. It's the perfect place to relax in the sun or unwind after a long day.
1846 West Division Street
Machine is a globally inspired, modern-American menu that fuses together with an innovative craft cocktail program and on-site flower shop to create an exciting and approachable neighborhood concept. Every meal, cocktail, bouquet, and menu has been thoughtfully engineered for a new dining and drinking experience, showing off their dedication to detail and commitment to innovation.
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