At the beginning of the 20th Century, ‘The Great Migration’ brought thousands of African Americans looking for industrial jobs into Bronzeville. Whilst developing, the neighborhood was referred to as the ‘The Black Metropolis,’ because it was one of the nation’s most significant urban area in terms of African American history. With the help of people like Ida B. Wells, Bessie Coleman, Gwendolyn Brooks and Sam Cooke, this strong foreground became the birthplace of Black History Month. Now, almost a century later, the neighbors of Bronzeville welcome residents from neighboring areas to experience their everyday life. Below are a handful of restaurants that you can try while visiting this historic neighborhood.
As you walk into this quaint bagel shop, the employee standing behind the counter welcomes you with a smile. This is a quick and easy place to grab a sandwich, but the amount of pastries, bagels, and subs that are offered will make it almost impossible to figure out what the best thing to order is. They recommend the pizza sub on Italian Bread.
Talon’s, 3241 S Federal St, Chicago, IL, USA
Sesame Seed Bagel | © Liz West/Flickr
For 20 years, this sub shop has been Bronzeville’s favorite sub shack. As you’ll see when you head up to the small counter, they sell so much more than submarines. People also enjoy their burgers, hot dogs, gyros, and tacos. Each deluxe meal comes with a free fry and pop, and the five minute wait is worth it once you get your steaming hot food.
Southtown Submarina, 240 E 35th St, Chicago, IL, USA +1 312-326-1890
Submarine Sandwich | © jefferyw/Flickr
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