3101 W Lake St

"Your Order: Cocoa Chili Look, we’ve made our fair share of chili, and some of it has been truly great. But saying that now feels like a lie after tasting the spicy chili con carne from Garfield Park’s Cocoa Chili. This takeout and delivery-only Afro Caribbean spot’s namesake dish includes their “cocoa chili” seasoning, which gives everything a spicy richness that our chili could only dream of having. It’s like we always say: If it’s cold outside, order some f*cking chili. Ok, we’ve never said that, but it’s true." - adrian kane

"We fell in love with this Afro-Caribbean spot after our first bite of smoky jerk chicken. But we became even more enamored after hearing its origin story. The owner, Niquenya Collins, is a business development coach who decided to take her own advice and turn her love of cooking into her own restaurant. Clearly, it was a great decision, because everything we’ve ordered from this takeout and delivery-only spot in Garfield Park has been delicious. The citrusy Sengalese poulet yassa is bright and full of lemongrass, and the chili con carne makes us mad at all the versions we’ve ever tried to make for the Super Bowl. And while eating Cocoa Chili on our couch while watching football is a near-perfect experience, we’ll be first in line if she decides to open a brick and mortar." - adrian kane

"Cocoa Chili is a new carryout-and-delivery-only restaurant in East Garfield Park. They focus on Afro-Caribbean soul food, and have dishes like smoky jerk chicken, tender Sengalese poulet yassa, and a bowl of their namesake cocoa chili that will make you mad at every version you’ve ever tried to make. Another cool thing about this place (besides the food) is that for $5 you can also order a meal for the Love Fridge, an organization that provides free food for those in need." - adrian kane

"Cocoa Chili is a carryout and delivery-only restaurant in East Garfield Park. They focus on Afro-Caribbean soul food, and you’ll find dishes like jerk chicken, Sengalese poulet yassa, and a bowl of their namesake cocoa chili. Another cool thing about this place (besides the food) is that for $5 you can also order a meal for the Love Fridge, an organization that provides free food for those in need." - adrian kane, jessica rome

"Cocoa Chili is a brand new carryout and delivery-only restaurant in East Garfield Park. They focus on Afro-Caribbean soul food, and you’ll find dishes like jerk chicken, Sengalese poulet yassa, and a bowl of their (yes) cocoa chili. Another cool thing about this place (besides the food) is that for $5 you can also order a meal for the Love Fridge, an organization that provides free food for those in need." - adrian kane