Independent businesses in Chicago, IL
300+ locally owned businesses in Illinois. None of them is penned in by private equity.
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A few places in Chicago worth a visit. Each one passed our screen for chains and private equity.
Everyone in Chicago
1000 Liquors
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
105F Yoga
Chicago, IL · Yoga & Pilates
11 Degrees North
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
1112 Gallery
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
14 Parish
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
1492 Cuban Fusion
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
1959 Kitchen & Bar
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
2 Potz & A Pan Eatery
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
200 Cut Rate Liquors
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
2Bears Tavern
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
2Twenty2 Tavern
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
3 Arts Club Café
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
312 Chicago
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
320 River Bar
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
345 Gallery
Chicago, IL · Arts & Entertainment
3550 Convenience Store
Chicago, IL · Grocery
35th Ward Service Office
Chicago, IL · Local business
3rd Coast Cafe
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
437 Rush
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
5 Rabanitos
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
5 Rabanitos Restaurante and Taqueria
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
5411 Empanadas - Wicker Park
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
57th Street Books
Chicago, IL · Bookstore
57th Street Hair Salon
Chicago, IL · Hair Salon
5th Province
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
676 Restaurant & Bar
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
720 South Bar & Grill
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
80 Proof
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
9 Muses Bar & Grill
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
A Cup of Joe
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
A Matter of Sight
Chicago, IL · Optometrist
A Taste Of Heaven
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
A Taste of the Philippines
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
A Tavola
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
A&S Beverages
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
A's Restaurant & Pancake House
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
A-1 Express Towing
Chicago, IL · Local business
A.J. Hudson’s Public House
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
ADT Home Alarm
Chicago, IL · Local business
AMITA Sage Medical Group
Chicago, IL · Doctor & Clinic
ANG Convenience Store
Chicago, IL · Grocery
ATE Music House
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
A_S_A_P The Printing Source
Chicago, IL · Printing & Shipping
Aba
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
About Last Knife
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Acanto
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Acapulco Bakery
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Acceptance Auto Insurance
Chicago, IL · Insurance
AceBounce
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Ada Street
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Adams & Son Gardens
Chicago, IL · Hardware & Home
Adda Indian Cuisine
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Adrian's Foods Market
Chicago, IL · Grocery
Advantage Dental
Chicago, IL · Dentist
Advocate Medical Group
Chicago, IL · Doctor & Clinic
After-Words
Chicago, IL · Bookstore
Agami
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Ain’t She Sweet Cafe
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Air Gordons
Chicago, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Ajida
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Akira Chicago
Chicago, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Akira Men
Chicago, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Al Halal Zaiqa
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Al Khyam Grocery, Bakery & Restaurant
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Al's Under the L
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Alarmist Brewing & Taproom
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Albert’s Place Turkish Cafe
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Alegre Bakery
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Alegrias Seafood Chicago
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Alexander’s Restaurant
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Alexandra's place
Chicago, IL · Local business
Alhambra Palace
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Alice’s Lounge
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Alinea
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
All Rise Brewing Company
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
All Star Auto Insurance
Chicago, IL · Insurance
All Together Now!
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Alla Vita
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Alleycat Comics
Chicago, IL · Bookstore
Alliance Bakery
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Allied Print & Copy
Chicago, IL · Printing & Shipping
Almendro Cafe
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Aloha Eats
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Alpana
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Alulu Brewery & Pub
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Amador Liquors
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Amano Bistro
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Amar Carpets
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Amaru
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Amber’s Coffee Cake
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Ambrosia Café
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
American Ale House
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
American Girl Cafe
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
American Travel Abroad
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
American Writers Museum
Chicago, IL · Local business
Americash Loans
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Ametric Supply Co.
Chicago, IL · Hardware & Home
Amitabul
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Amy Beck Cake Design
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Amy’s Candy Bar
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
An Orange Moon
Chicago, IL · Hardware & Home
Anderson & Boback
Chicago, IL · Local business
Andersonville Wine & Spirits
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Andy's Thai Kitchen
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Angelina's Italian Restaurant
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Angelo’s Wine Bar
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Angie’s Bar & Grill
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Angie’s Bar & Sunset Inn
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Ann & David's Studio
Chicago, IL · Hair Salon
Ann Sather
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Ann Sather Restaurant
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Anna's Hair Salon & Spa
Chicago, IL · Hair Salon
Annapurna Simply Vegetarian
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Annette's Italian Ice
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Ann’s Bakery
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Anor
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Anthem
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Antica Pizzeria
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Antique Taco
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Antojitos Colombianos
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Apartment No. 9
Chicago, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Apartment People
Chicago, IL · Local business
Apogee
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Apple Bite Liquor
Chicago, IL · Grocery
Appraisal Institute
Chicago, IL · Local business
April 7s Custom Framing
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Ara On
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Arabia Café & Hookah Lounge
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Arbor
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Arbre
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Archery Bow Range Chicago
Chicago, IL · Local business
Archie's
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Archie's Coins
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
ArePA George
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Arifa’s Kitchen
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Arley D. Cathey Dining Commons
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Arlington Glass & Mirrors
Chicago, IL · Local business
Armitage Bike Shop
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Armitage Pizza
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Army Navy Sales
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Art & Artisans
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Art Institute’s Gardens
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Art of Hair Beauty Salon
Chicago, IL · Hair Salon
Artango
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Artemio's Bakery
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Artesanias D'Mexico
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Artopolis
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Arts & Artisians
Chicago, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Arturo Express
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Asia Nails
Chicago, IL · Nail Salon
Asrai Garden
Chicago, IL · Florist
Astoria Marketplace
Chicago, IL · Grocery
Atelier Resturaunt
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Athenaeum Theatre
Chicago, IL · Local business
Athenian Room
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Atlantic Bar & Grill
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Atlas Realty Group
Chicago, IL · Real Estate
Atwood
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Audiffred Salon
Chicago, IL · Hair Salon
Augie’s
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Avanti Caffé
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Ave N Guitars
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Avenue Tap and Kitchen
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Avenue Tavern
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Avli Taverna
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Avondale Tap
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Aztec Dave's Cantina
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Azul
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Azul 18
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
B.L.U.E.S.
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
BIG & little's Restaurant
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
BJ's Auto Repair
Chicago, IL · Auto Repair
Blvd
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
BMW Technology
Chicago, IL · Local business
Brgrbelly
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Ba Le
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Baba's Halal
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Baba’s Coffee
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Babe’s On Milwaukee
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Babushka Bakery
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Bacchanalia
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Back of The Yards Coffeehouse and Roastery
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Backlot Coffee
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Bake
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Bake For Me
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Bakery Chef
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Baking For The Takin
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Bandera Restaurant
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Bandit Running
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Bang Bang Pie Shop
Chicago, IL · Local business
Bangers & Lace
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Banh Mi Spot
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Bar 106
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Bar 22
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Bar Allegro
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Bar Cargo
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Bar On Buena
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Bar Roma
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Bar Siena
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Barbaro Taqueria
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Barcocina
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Bari
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Bark Place
Chicago, IL · Pet Store
Barney Callaghan’s Pub
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Barra Ñ
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Barrio
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Base Community Cafe
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Baseballism
Chicago, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Basil Leaf
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Baumhart Lodging at Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL · Hotel & Lodging
Bavette's Bar & Boeuf
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Bayan Ko
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Bayan Ko Diner
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Beacon Tavern
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Beatnik
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Beatnik On The River
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Beatrix
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Beatrix Fulton Market
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Beatrix Market
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Beautiful Cakes
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Beautiful Morning Chicago
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Beauty Bar
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Bebe Elegante Children's Wear
Chicago, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Beck's Book Store
Chicago, IL · Bookstore
Becker Friedman Institute for Research in Economics
Chicago, IL · Local business
Beck’s Chicago
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
BeeZzee Fresh Food
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Beer Temple
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Beermiscuous
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Begyle Brewing
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Bel-Ami
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Belarada
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Belford Tavern
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Belly Dance Maternity
Chicago, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Belly Shack
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Belmont Army
Chicago, IL · Clothing & Accessories
Belmont Harbor Market
Chicago, IL · Grocery
Ben's Grill
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Benchmark
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Benny's Chop House
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Beograd Cafe
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Bernard's Bar
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Bert Green Fine Art
Chicago, IL · Local business
Best Intentions
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Best Submarine #2
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Bia’s Café Marianao
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Bicycle Clinic
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
BienMeSabe
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
BienMeSabe Venezuelan Arepa Bar
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Big Apple Butcher
Chicago, IL · Grocery
Big Apple Finer Foods
Chicago, IL · Grocery
Big Boy Gyros
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Big Chicks
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Big City Optical
Chicago, IL · Optometrist
Big City Tap
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Big Delicious Planet Canteen
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Big Gay Sal's Pizza
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Big Jones
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Big Salem's Food Market
Chicago, IL · Grocery
Big Shoulders Coffee
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Big Smile Dental
Chicago, IL · Dentist
Big Star
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Big Wig Tacos & Burritos
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Bijan's Bistro
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Billy Goat Tavern
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Billy Goat Tavern - at the MART
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Billy Sunday
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Biondillo Bakery
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Bird's Nest
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Birreria
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Birrieria De La Torre
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Birrieria Estilo Jalisco
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Birrieria Zaragoza
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Birrieria y Taqueria El Arandas
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Biscotti’s Galore and More
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Bistro 6050
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Bistro Grand
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Bistrot Zinc
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Bites
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Bitoys Bistro
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Bitter Pops
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Bittersweet Pastry Shop
Chicago, IL · Bakery
Bixi Beer
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Black Cinema House
Chicago, IL · Local business
Blackstone Bicycle Works
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Blackwood BBQ
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Blackwood BBQ - Illinois Center
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Blanz Pantry
Chicago, IL · Grocery
Blend Cafe
Chicago, IL · Café & Coffee
Bleu Mocha Cafe
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Blind Barber
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Blind Robin
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery
Bloodshot Records
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Bloop Bloop
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
BluPrint Fitness
Chicago, IL · Gym & Fitness
Blue City Cycles
Chicago, IL · Retail & Shopping
Blue Door Farm Stand
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Blue Door Kitchen & Garden
Chicago, IL · Restaurant
Blue Frog's Local 22
Chicago, IL · Bar & Brewery