South Loop is the best neighborhood for nature and local businesses! Here is a list of the best local places that you must visit in the South Loop. Small businesses, restaurants, and beautiful parks.
Little Branch Cafe
Website: https://www.littlebranchcafe.com
Start the morning at our favorite brunch spot. They have a variety of breakfast and lunch foods, specialty drinks, gelato, and coffee.
Free Little Library
Website: https://littlefreelibrary.org/
Stop by our favorite Free Little Library on 13th and Wabash. Take a book or leave a book.
Adorable Baby
Website: https://www.instagram.com/adorable.baby.chicago/
This is a baby store on Michigan Ave. owned by a black woman who loves finding beautiful baby clothes and toys from around the world.
Urban Paws
Website: https://www.urbanpawschicago.com/
Stop in this pet store and grab your four legged friend a treat. We love spoiling our dogs and supporting local businesses.
Tea Pot Brew Bakery
Website: https://www.teapotbrewbakery.com/about_us
The Tea Pot Brew Bakery is a black owned business that has some of the best teas and baked goods. It is the perfect walk-up coffee shop.
Love Fridge
Website: https://www.thelovefridge.com/locations
There is a new Love Fridge in the South Loop on Prairie and 21st. Donate if you can, take what you need.
Chicago Women’s Park and Gardens
Website: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/chicago-womens-park-and-gardens
This is the perfect park for a leisurely stroll, a mid-afternoon nap, or reading a book. The flowers are most beautiful in the spring!
Spoke & Bird
Website: https://www.spokeandbird.com/
I love how this post is laid out! The detail of having the map on there is such a good idea. That baby store looks so cute!
I love, love that you all support these local businesses. I live in a small community and our local businesses play a huge role in our community. Will follow you all on Instagram too.
The bagel sandwich looks super tasty. I’ve never been to Chicago but I will definitely add that to my list of go to.
I love the little free libraries and the love fridge! I’ve been noticing several free food pantries popping up around my town as well, and it is so exciting to see people helping each other to end food insecurity. I can definitely see taking a walk around South Loop on a beautiful spring day to enjoy the shops, park, and help out some neighbors while I’m there.
looks great! I love grabbing some fine bagels and coffee and never fail to look for new exciting places to enjoy it. SO good!
I LOVE free library spots! Thanks for sharing this… really useful x
Fantastic stops! That bagel sandwich looks delicious, and I think that free library/pantries are so awesome. A church up the road from me recently opened up a little book library and I am going to look for some books to drop off to it.