{"id":39606,"date":"2020-06-04T11:13:47","date_gmt":"2020-06-04T16:13:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/?p=39606"},"modified":"2020-07-24T11:36:04","modified_gmt":"2020-07-24T16:36:04","slug":"black-owned-restaurants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/black-owned-restaurants\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago\u2019s Best Black-Owned Restaurants With Mouthwatering Cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s nothing better than a homecooked meal that tastes better than your actual homecooked meal. In Chicago, the city&#8217;s full of black-owned restaurants, giving you good eating that pleases the soul.<\/p>\n<p>So whether you&#8217;re in town or looking for a new favorite restaurant, here are some of the best black-owned restaurants and businesses in Chicago.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39609\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39609\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39609 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50580582_2295885434034088_3929310671896633839_n.jpg\" alt=\"black owned restaurants\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50580582_2295885434034088_3929310671896633839_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50580582_2295885434034088_3929310671896633839_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50580582_2295885434034088_3929310671896633839_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50580582_2295885434034088_3929310671896633839_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/50580582_2295885434034088_3929310671896633839_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39609\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Batter &amp; Berries Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BatterandBerries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Batter and Berries<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>2748 North Lincoln Avenue, Lincoln Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Batter and Berries is for those looking for an awesomely sweet time. The restaurant prides on hardy breakfast plates, and everything sweet and sugary. Why the most\u00a0cherished item on their menu is the French Toast Flight, and really there&#8217;s\u00a0really no words to express its indulgence.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39607\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39607\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39607 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chicagos-Chicken-Waffles.jpg\" alt=\"black owned restaurants\" width=\"960\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chicagos-Chicken-Waffles.jpg 960w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chicagos-Chicken-Waffles-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chicagos-Chicken-Waffles-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Chicagos-Chicken-Waffles-800x600.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39607\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Chicago&#8217;s Chicken &amp; Waffles Facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/chicagoschickenandwaffles.com\/?fbclid=IwAR2Z1jtbzKHT28Ydqc7ek56S7xkRzsqyH31m7s9wY1mnLp5KoO4hv7nSi5M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chicago&#8217;s Home of Chicken &amp; Waffle<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>3947 South King Drive<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Succeeding in being the pillar of contemporary southern dishes, Chicago\u2019s Chicken &amp; Waffles also has beautiful decor that makes dining in a pleasant experience. This black-owned restaurant features excellent hospitality and good ole Chicken &amp; Waffles.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_60693\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60693\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-60693\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/69134147_2310861525616617_1730824356604411904_o-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"bars outdoor seating winter\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/69134147_2310861525616617_1730824356604411904_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/69134147_2310861525616617_1730824356604411904_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/69134147_2310861525616617_1730824356604411904_o-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/69134147_2310861525616617_1730824356604411904_o-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/69134147_2310861525616617_1730824356604411904_o-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/69134147_2310861525616617_1730824356604411904_o-406x271.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/69134147_2310861525616617_1730824356604411904_o-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/69134147_2310861525616617_1730824356604411904_o.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-60693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Frontier Chicago<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Support Black-Owned Businesses<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Looking for more black-owned businesses to support in Chicago? We know the best black-owned restaurants, bars, and businesses in Chicago.<\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-grey\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/best-black-owned-bars-and-restaurants-in-chicago\/\">Support Chicago&#8217;s Black-Owned Businesses<\/a><\/center>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39610\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39610\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39610 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Flavors.jpg\" alt=\"black owned restaurants\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Flavors.jpg 640w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Flavors-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Flavors-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Flavors Southern Cooking<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/flavorsoul.com\/#!prettyPhoto\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flavor&#8217;s Southern Cooking<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>5721 West Division Street<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Flavor&#8217;s Southern Cooking is serving up some serious flavor while keeping it wholesome.\u00a0In the heart of Near West Chicago, the restaurant is keen on not only feeding you delicious southern cooking but healthy food for the soul as well. Created with only fresh and organic foods, this contemporary soul-food eatery is the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39612\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39612\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39612 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jamaica-Jerk.jpg\" alt=\"black owned restaurants\" width=\"800\" height=\"611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jamaica-Jerk.jpg 800w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jamaica-Jerk-600x458.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Jamaica-Jerk-300x229.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Jamaica Jerk facebook<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.jamaicajerk-il.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jamaica Jerk<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>3357 Dempster Street, Skokie<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For the best jerk chicken outside Chicago, head over to Jamaica Jerk. This back owned restaurant and business has a plethora of authentic Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine, with a tropical ambiance that adds to its aesthetic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_39613\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-39613\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-39613 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/28151345_171677776789813_7202096647092830208_n.jpg\" alt=\"black owned restaurants\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/28151345_171677776789813_7202096647092830208_n.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/28151345_171677776789813_7202096647092830208_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/28151345_171677776789813_7202096647092830208_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/28151345_171677776789813_7202096647092830208_n-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/28151345_171677776789813_7202096647092830208_n-550x550.jpg 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-39613\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo Credit: Luella&#8217;s Southern Cooking Instagram<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.luellassouthernkitchen.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Luella&#8217;s Southern Kitchen<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>4609 N Lincoln Avenue<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You can tell by the logo that Luella&#8217;s Southern Cooking has some good, homestyle foods. Serving up classic southern dishes, the restaurants uphold Luella&#8217;s legacy, the great grandmother of current owner and chef, Darnell Reed. Not only is the food irresistible, but it&#8217;s also appealing to the eye, making you want to snap a pic for the gram before\u00a0diving in.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CAQ3H1xHReN\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"12\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 8px 0 0 0; padding: 0 4px;\"><a style=\"color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CAQ3H1xHReN\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spicy Chicken Alfredo w\/ Shrimp @ Truth Restaurant www.truthitalian.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\">A post shared by <a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/truthitalian\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Truth Italian Restaurant<\/a> (@truthitalian) on <time style=\"font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px;\" datetime=\"2020-05-16T21:14:59+00:00\">May 16, 2020 at 2:14pm PDT<\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_77221\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-77221\" style=\"width: 500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-77221\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Visit-Galena-Website-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Visit-Galena-Website-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Visit-Galena-Website-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Visit-Galena-Website-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Visit-Galena-Website-406x270.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Visit-Galena-Website.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-77221\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Visit Galena Website<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">6 Scenic Motorcycle Routes Near Chicago<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Are you looking for a way to enjoy the fresh air? These are 6 popular motorcycle routes to try near the Chicagoland area.<\/p>\n<p><center><a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-lg vc_btn3-shape-square vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-grey\" title=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/6-best-motorcycle-day-trips-within-3-hours-of-chicago\/\">Scenic Motorcycle Routes Near Chicago<\/a><\/center><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><a href=\"http:\/\/www.truthitalian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Truth Italian Restaurant<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>56 E Pershing Rd<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The Gem of Bronzeville&#8221; is an Italian restaurant run by master chefs and wine sommeliers. Hospitality is the name of the game, and Truth does it better than anyone. This black-owned restaurant features an art deco interior with a patio out back. Anytime you step foot in here, you&#8217;re sure to be wowed throughout the entire experience at this black-owned business.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75989\" style=\"width: 681px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-75989\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/89032565_1440367146167414_812484306323636224_n.jpg\" alt=\"black owned restaurants\" width=\"681\" height=\"681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/89032565_1440367146167414_812484306323636224_n.jpg 681w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/89032565_1440367146167414_812484306323636224_n-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/89032565_1440367146167414_812484306323636224_n-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/89032565_1440367146167414_812484306323636224_n-370x370.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/89032565_1440367146167414_812484306323636224_n-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/89032565_1440367146167414_812484306323636224_n-406x406.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/89032565_1440367146167414_812484306323636224_n-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 681px) 100vw, 681px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Some Like It Black<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.somelikeitblack.com\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Some Like It Black<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>810 E 43rd St<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Embodying a creative arts bar, Some Like It Black is open until midnight for the creative types to mingle. Adorned with decorative artwork and a stage for performers to drift through, Some Like It Black serves up delicious sandwiches, including vegetarian options, in addition to their cocktails.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_75990\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-75990\" style=\"width: 1278px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-75990\" src=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/soul-2000x1333.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1278\" height=\"852\" srcset=\"https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/soul-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/soul-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/soul-391x260.jpg 391w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/soul-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/soul-370x247.jpg 370w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/soul-842x561.jpg 842w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/soul-406x271.jpg 406w, https:\/\/urbanmatter.com\/chicago\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/soul.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1278px) 100vw, 1278px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-75990\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Soul Vegetarian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.originalsoulvegetarian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Original Soul Vegetarian<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>203 E 75th St<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Soul food, meet vegetarians. 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