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.

When the world slowed down in 2020, Nikki Bravo and her husband Tracy Powell were busy brewing something new—literally. Their vision for Momentum Coffee combined great coffee, a mission-driven heart, and the determination to thrive despite unprecedented challenges…

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Chicago Coffee Brand Looks to Community for Investment as Campaign Nears Close

Chicago, IL — December 10, 2025 — Momentum Coffee, Chicago’s largest Black-owned coffee brand with four locations citywide, founded and led by husband-and-wife team Ms. B…