{"id":1754,"date":"2021-10-14T19:49:50","date_gmt":"2021-10-14T19:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/wp-home\/?p=180768"},"modified":"2021-10-14T19:49:50","modified_gmt":"2021-10-14T19:49:50","slug":"where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/?p=1754","title":{"rendered":"Where to find the best cannabis-infused food on Chicago\u2019s South Side"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>  <title>Where to find the best cannabis-infused food on Chicago&#8217;s South Side &#8211; Leafly<\/title>     <!-- This is Index Exchange, a script\/\/3rd-party integration that interjects GAM. It needs to be 'ahead' of GTM in the DOM, which comes from Cephalopod. GTM loads GAM. 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You&#8217;re not old enough to use Leafly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"hidden age-gate__loading\">Redirecting you to<span class=\"redirect-domain\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-xs mt-auto\">By accessing this site, you accept<br \/>\nthe <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"tou-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/terms-of-use\">Terms of Use<\/a><br \/>\nand <a class=\"py-xl\" data-testid=\"pp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.leafly.com\/info\/privacy-policy\">Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"container my-xl\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col md:col-9\" id=\"article-content\">\n<p>In Chicago it seems like the North Side gets all the love when it comes to weed. But there\u2019s a thriving cannabis scene south of Madison Street, and it\u2019s been around since long before legalization was a blip on the radar. <\/p>\n<p>The South Side\u2019s cannabis community is predominantly made up of small businesses led by BIPOC, and many of these businesses specialize in cannabis-infused dining.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of those South Side weed-infused food companies that you should put on your radar. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" alt=\"image-of-mateos-pot-restaurant-in-chicago\" class=\"wp-image-180799 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side-1.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Enjoy the infused private dining experience at Mateo\u2019s Pot on Chicago\u2019s South Side. (Image courtesy of Mateo\u2019s Pot, Chicago)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>An infused private dining club on the South Side, <a href=\"https:\/\/mateospot.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mateo\u2019s Pot<\/a> has a long history in Chicago cannabis. Offering all kinds of infused dining packages, they allow guests to choose from dinner parties, brunches, puff &amp; paint nights, and more.<\/p>\n<p>This bakery with the meaningful initials (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thc.bakery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>T<\/strong>he <strong>H<\/strong>eart of <strong>C<\/strong>hicago<\/a>) is located in Pilsen. Their menu includes small-batch sweet and savory infused treats of all kinds, with a mission to \u201ceducate as well as meditate.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>This is the first Black-owned CBD infused caf\u00e9 in the city, located in the South Shore neighborhood. Choose from chicken, salmon, lamb, desserts and more at this full-service restaurant, and follow their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/maryjanecafechicago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> for additional specials.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"photo-of-herbal-note-chef-at-dining-table\" class=\"wp-image-180817 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side-2.jpg,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Herbal Notes chef Manny Mendoza offers special tasting dinners, in-home catering, and more. (Photo courtesy Herbal Notes)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Led by chef Manny Mendoza, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.herbalnotes.co\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Herbal Notes<\/a> is another mainstay on the South Side\u2019s infused dining scene, offering in-home catering, special tasting dinners, and more. Get on their mailing list to learn about the members-only, cannabis-friendly workspace, We Toke Club, in the Pilsen neighborhood.<\/p>\n<p>This South Side micro bakery offers an updated menu every two weeks. They also specialize in using local ingredients only. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snackette.club\/can-sa-bakery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow the site<\/a> for more details.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to full-service dining experiences, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planda.co\/tell-us-something\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Planda<\/a> also offers weekly meal prep, infusion classes, and personal consultations. <\/p>\n<p>This Latina-owned artisan bakery offers gummies, cookies, confections, jams, drinks, and more. Follow their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/flame_princess_confections\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a> for details on pop-ups and special events.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img width=\"859\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"photo-of-chicken-and-leaf-cakes\" class=\"wp-image-180821 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side.png,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side.png,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side.png,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side.png,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><figcaption>Daaamnnn. The chicken &amp; leaf cakes at Inredible Edible Chi are to die for. (Photo courtesy of Incredible Edible Chi)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/incredibleedible_chi\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Incredible Edible Chi<\/a>, an infused bakery on the South Side near Northwest Indiana specializes in treats with a soul food twist\u2014like the chicken &amp; leaf cakes with danq syrup, pictured above. They also serve infused ice cream on selected days.<\/p>\n<p>This unique infused dining club offers Filipino themed cooking. Access to the club is through invitation only, and you can only get an invite through a referral. They have a reputation for high quality, offering items you can\u2019t get anywhere else, so it\u2019s worth checking to see if you know anyone who can get you in.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-sunrize-cafe\">Sunrize Cafe<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img width=\"416\" height=\"392\" alt=\"sunrize-cafe-logo\" class=\"wp-image-181301 has-ll lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side-1.png,compress&amp;w=550 550w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side-1.png,compress&amp;w=740 740w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side-1.png,compress&amp;w=1100 1100w, https:\/\/thcinct.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/where-to-find-the-best-cannabis-infused-food-on-chicagos-south-side-1.png,compress&amp;w=1480 1480w\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>This new full-service restaurant located in the far south suburb of Calumet City was created by the owners of Incredible Edible Chi. <a href=\"https:\/\/sunrizecafe.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sunrize Cafe<\/a> offers a complete menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including a wide variety of desserts and drinks. Choose from CBD and delta 8 infused options.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-your-dollars-matter\">Your dollars matter <\/h2>\n<p>When you support these local caterers, makers and restaurants, not only are you supporting BIPOC in cannabis, but you\u2019re also supporting small independent businesses. We\u2019re at a point in the cannabis industry in which legal weed is increasingly made up of corporate consumer packaged goods companies. But weed infused food is of the last areas in which small businesspeople in weed can thrive. 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