Evelyns Food Love

Evelyns Food Love delivers an elite, neighborhood-rooted dining experience in the heart of Chicagos historic South Side. Certified as a DBE, MBE, and WBE, this premier Washington Park gem specializes in private group buyouts, curated travel excursions, and corporate catering events.

Guests are treated to everything from Chicago-style dogs and pizza, to an upscale, farm-to-table journey featuring signature Southern favorites like deep-fried wings and waffles, tender and juicy chicken “rib” tips grilled to perfection in Chef Evelyn Sheltons Famous “Love Rub,” or Cajun Shrimp n Cheesy Grits. Balancing rich culinary tradition with modern inclusivity, the kitchen features a dedicated and delicious plant-based option for every single courseincluding their golden, panko-crusted Tofu over spicy mushroom dirty rice. Emphasizing hyper-local sustainability, fresh vegetables and herbs are sourced directly from a nearby urban farm! Need boxed lunches to-go for your traveling groups? Chef Evelyn’s team will wow you with their proven ability to seamlessly execute unlimited premium boxed lunches including fan favorite Chicago-style hoagies!

The space features a beautifully intimate 40-seat dining room and a soon-to-open new craft cocktail bar pouring vibrant, herb-infused refreshers with both alcohol and non-alcohol options. Evelyns Food Love pairs flawless, high-speed execution with unforgettable hospitality. As they say in the south and on the southside of Chicago, “You’d Better Have Some!”