7 Black-Owned Restaurants In Illinois

While Chicago is known as one of the greatest food cities in the world, many other places across the state of Illinois serve good flavor, thanks to Black-owned restaurants. What’s fascinating about restaurants beyond Chicago is that the rest of the state will surprise you with its cuisine variety, which you probably thought could only be found in bigger cities. Here are the best Black-owned restaurants in Illinois. Mandy’s Soul Food Remember that feeling of walking into your favorite loved one’s home and feeling that warm, fuzzy feeling of comfort as soon as you walk into the door? That’s the feeling you will have at Mandy’s Soul Food, where everyone is greeted with a smile. Staff are setting the tone for what’s to come – home-style cooking made from scratch and love.  The owner emphasizes family, and every guest is treated as such they chow down on Illinois’ best catfish, oxtails, smothered pork chops, mac and cheese, sweet potato pie, and so much more. The culinary greatness you will taste is recipes that were crafted and perfected over several generations. Owner: Family-owned Location: Bolingbrook   Type of Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Menu Spotlight: Fried catfish, cabbage, candied yams, banana pudding, lemon...