Support Rogers Park's vibrant community of locally-owned businesses. Every dollar spent here stays in our neighborhood and supports families who live here.
Rogers Park is a microcosm of the world—over 60 languages spoken, with vibrant Latinx, South Asian, African American, and immigrant communities. When you shop local here, you're simultaneously supporting global cultures and your neighbors.
These businesses are family legacies: a daughter honoring her mother's survival of genocide, an entrepreneur from Senegal sharing West African flavors, families from Peru and Mexico bringing authentic cuisine. Shopping here is resistance—it's choosing community over corporations.
Latin American • Roger's Park
Long-standing neighborhood gem serving authentic Peruvian cuisine built on family culinary legacy.
6545 N. Clark St.
Mexican • `Clark Street`
Family-run restaurant showcasing indigenous spices from Puebla, Mexico, built on the culinary legacy of matriarch Maria Moso.
7027 N. Clark St.
Mexican • Roger's Park
Praised for excellent chiles rellenos, quick service, and authentic, satisfying food.
7104 N. Clark St.
Mexican • Roger's Park
Authentic tamales from Guerrero, Mexico.
7042 N. Clark St.
Mexican • Roger's Park
Affordable authentic Mexican tacos and more.
6621 N. Clark St.
Mexican • Morse Avenue
Traditional Mexican cuisine near the Morse CTA stop.
1418 W. Morse Ave.
Senegalese • Howard Street
Owner Badou from Senegal blends North African, French, and Portuguese influences. Known for acting as a personal culinary adviser to first-time guests.
1947 W. Howard St.
Visit Website →Eritrean • Roger's Park
Authentic Eritrean cuisine on Clark Street's global food corridor.
6635 N. Clark St.
African • Roger's Park
Newcomer offering diverse African flavors.
7124 N. Clark St.
Caribbean • Howard Street
Serving Jamaican-style pastries, bread, and savory meat and vegetarian patties since 1996.
1539 W. Howard St.
Belizean • Howard Area
Family-owned business providing authentic Belizean staples.
7605 N. Paulina St.
Cambodian • Morse Area
James Beard semifinalist. Chef Mona Sang's tribute to her mother Sarom, a Cambodian genocide survivor. One of the only traditional Cambodian restaurants in the Midwest. A powerful story of resilience and healing.
Morse Area
Visit Website →Nepalese/Indian • Devon Avenue
Offering a taste of Nepal and India on "Little India" Devon Avenue.
2601 W. Devon Ave.
Visit Website →Indian • Devon Avenue
Popular spot for Indian cuisine in the heart of Devon's South Asian district.
2629 W. Devon Ave.
Visit Website →Thai/Japanese • Devon Avenue
Unique spot bringing together Thai street food and Japanese flavors.
1320 W. Devon Ave.
Visit Website →Cafe • Roger's Park
Famous for "life changing breakfast sandwiches," coffee, and donuts. Committed to meaningful employment and resource redistribution. Monthly Community Meal (first Wed of month): $5 suggested donation vegan dinner.
6730 N. Clark St.
Visit Website →Cafe • Roger's Park
Local, family-owned brunch spot with a mission to provide high quality food and offer a friendly and welcoming space to the community.
7036 N. Clark St.
Visit Website →Cafe/Shop • Jarvis Square
The nexus of Jarvis Square. Cozy community spot that's also a houseplant, cut flower, and retail gift shop featuring local artisans' wares. Hosts monthly Artisan Markets.
1500 W. Jarvis Ave.
Visit Website →Cafe • Morse Avenue
Founded 2007, purchased in 2019 by Entrenuity, a non-profit dedicated to training and assisting entrepreneurs. Your coffee supports business education and empowerment.
1501 W. Morse Ave.
Visit Website →Cafe • Roger's Park
Coffee Shop with full espresso bar, specialty drinks, breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, hot chocolate and pastries.
1744 W. Estes Ave
Game Cafe • Jarvis Area
Board game cafe offering gaming and community space.
1412 W. Lunt Ave.
General Store • Glenwood
Modern version of the classic General store. Curated craft beer, spirits, hand-selected wines, artisan cheese, and locally made gifts. Perfect for dinner party shopping.
6928 N. Glenwood Ave.
Visit Website →Gift Shop • Jarvis Square
Jarvis Square institution with Barbie-pink horse entryway. Curated collection of candles, toys, stationery, home goods and gift-y things. A pandemic pivot success story!
Jarvis Square
• Edgewater
Empathic Palette Counseling, PLLC offers virtual, indoor, and outdoor therapy and workshops for adults.
1127 W. Granville Rd
Bookstore • Jarvis Square
True independent bookstore with agonizingly curated selection of used books alongside new books from small and academic presses often overlooked by other booksellers.
1522 W. Jarvis Ave.
Visit Website →Bookstore • Loyola
Quirky and beloved shop for unusual used books.
6753 N. Sheridan Rd.
Record Shop • Roger's Park
Verdant, unconventional record shop packed with plants. Rotating selection of used vinyl presented in rolling laundry carts ensures every visit is a new discovery.
Roger's Park
Music Shop • Loyola
Local music shop for guitars and accessories.
6749 N. Sheridan Rd.
Party Supply • Roger's Park
Custom piñatas and party supplies.
7053 N. Clark St.
Grocery • Morse Avenue
Since 2004, serving broad ethnic clientele with difficult-to-find Caribbean, West African, and specialty Latin ingredients. A destination for adventurous home cooks.
1430 W. Morse Ave.
Visit Website →Vintage Shop • Howard Street
Vintage and collectibles shop.
1511 W. Howard St.
Grocery • Roger's Park
Wild Onion Market Food Co-Op is an independent, democratically run, community-owned, full-service grocery store located in Rogers Park.
7007 North Clark Street
Visit Website →Grocery • Roger's Park
Your Neighborhood International Market
1440 W Devon Ave
Visit Website →Grocery • Roger's Park
Cermak Produce is a family owned store that has been serving Chicago for the last 25 years
6623 N Damen Ave
Visit Website →Theater • Glenwood
Roger's Park institution and award-winning theater. Gift certificates and tickets make great non-clutter gifts.
6912 N. Glenwood Ave.
Visit Website →Theater • Morse Avenue
Retro elegant "jewel box" theater space featuring world-class magic shows. Gift certificates available.
1300 W. Morse Ave.
Visit Website →Theater • Jarvis Square
Fresh spin on stories with emphasis on mentoring young talent.
1439 W. Jarvis Ave.
Visit Website →Art Studio • Greenleaf
Ultimate "buy local" art destination. Vibrant studio and exhibition space for over 70 area artists. Buy directly from creators.
1806 W. Greenleaf
Visit Website →Wine Shop • Jarvis Square
Specialty food and wine shop in the heart of Jarvis Square.
1506 W. Jarvis Ave.
Prepared Foods • Roger's Park
Heat and eat meals, charcuterie, and prepared foods.
6958 N. Clark St.
Desserts • Jarvis Area
Custom cakes, desserts, and sweet treats.
1754 W. Lunt Ave.
Pub • Jarvis Square
Community pub and gathering space in Jarvis Square.
1508 W. Jarvis Ave.
Visit Website →Bar • Roger's Park
Neighborhood spot
1424 W Devon Ave
tavern • Roger's Park
a friendly neighborhood tavern
6809 N. Sheridan Road
Visit Website →Taproom • Howard Street
Local taproom serving craft beer on Howard Street.
1615 W. Howard St.
Wine Bar • Loyola
Wine bar and provisions near Loyola campus.
7301 N. Sheridan Rd.
Wellness • Roger's Park
Karate and shiatsu lessons. Gift certificates make perfect experience gifts.
6661 N. Clark St.
Wellness • Roger's Park
1221 W. Devon Ave
Salon • Devon Avenue
Full-service salon and spa on Devon Avenue.
1406 W. Devon Ave.
Salon • Roger's Park
Specializing in African hair braiding and styling.
7101 N. Clark St.
Salon • Howard Street
Hair salon specializing in curls on Howard Street.
1627 W. Howard St.
Community Lab • Roger's Park
Community biology lab offering education and access to biotechnology for all. A truly unique Roger's Park gem.
6634 N. Clark St.
Every purchase at these businesses supports families, preserves cultural heritage, and strengthens our neighborhood's resistance to corporate homogenization.