Rooted in Woodlawn, Built with Purpose
Let's Eat To Live is a Black woman-owned, halal soul food restaurant on Chicago's South Side — founded on the belief that the community deserves excellent food and a real place to gather around it.
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A Second Restaurant, A Bigger Table
Carmella Coq'mard Muhammad is a South Shore native who built her first restaurant, The Foodie's Spot, into a neighborhood staple before turning her attention to Woodlawn. She opened Let's Eat To Live at 621 East 67th Street in 2024 — a sit-down cultural dining experience that the South Side had been waiting for. People over profit reflects Let's Eat To Live’s community-focused approach and commitment to prioritizing the people it serves.
Eat to Live, Not the Other Way
The name is a commitment: food should nourish the body, not compromise it. Every dish is halal and sourced from local, farm-to-table suppliers — soul food depth and seasoning, built on ingredients chosen with intention.
The Craft Behind the Menu
The kitchen draws from across the African diaspora — escovitch red snapper, Senegalese fataya, Jamaican patties, and buttermilk fried chicken all share space with charcoal wood-fired BBQ and overnight-marinated proteins. Southern comfort and Caribbean technique, under one roof.
Neighbors First, Always
Home to the "Donate a Meal to a Senior" program, Sunday brunch, and catering across the region — every offering is rooted in community. From private parties to community programming, this space was built to be used — and shared.
