We made the list — and we don’t take that lightly.

Momentum Coffee was recently featured by Black Enterprise as one of the must-try Black-owned coffee shops, a recognition that shines a national spotlight on independent businesses doing the work day in and day out.

For us, this moment isn’t just about being named. It’s about being seen.

Rooted in Community. Powered by Coffee.

Momentum Coffee was built on a simple but powerful idea: that coffee can do more than fuel your morning — it can create opportunity.

From the beginning, our mission has been to harness the power of coffee to build visibility, create access, and open doors for people and possibilities. Being recognized by a trusted national publication affirms what our community already knows: when you support local, independent businesses, you’re investing in more than a transaction — you’re investing in people.

Why Shopping Local (and Black-Owned) Matters

Independent coffee shops like Momentum are deeply tied to their neighborhoods. We hire locally. We train locally. We reinvest locally. Every cup poured supports jobs, skills development, and economic momentum that stays right here in Chicago.

When you #ShopLocal in Chicago, especially with small, Black-owned businesses, your dollars circulate back into the community — supporting families, entrepreneurs, and the long-term vitality of the city we love.

National recognition helps amplify that impact, but the real work happens daily — through intentional service, quality products, and welcoming spaces that bring people together.

Thank You for Showing the Love

This recognition belongs to our community.

To everyone who has chosen Momentum as their neighborhood coffee shop, meeting place, workspace, or daily ritual — thank you. Your support is what makes moments like this possible.

And to Black Enterprise: thank you for continuing to highlight independent Black-owned businesses across the country and reminding people that where they spend their money matters.

We may not make every list — but we’re always doing the work.

Creating space.

Building visibility.

Opening doors.

That’s how we build momentum.