Sissy Mary's Kitchen

06/09/2026

🌍 Sissy Mary's Kitchen & Ubuntu Kitchens Present: A Summer of Food, Culture, Community & Entrepreneurship

Summer is here, and we're excited for a season of connection, celebration, and opportunity!

Join Sissy Mary's Kitchen & Ubuntu Kitchens as we bring people together through delicious food, cultural experiences, entrepreneurship, youth internships, guest chef showcases, World Cup watch parties, and community events throughout Evanston and Chicago.
Together, we're creating pathways for aspiring chefs, entrepreneurs, and future leaders while strengthening our community one meal, one event, and one opportunity at a time.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to growing with you through Ubuntu.

Ubuntu: I Am Because We Are.

05/29/2026

❤️🌍 THANK YOU to The AUX & SISSY MARY'S FAMILY! 🌍❤️
Thank you for your continued support as we build community through food, culture, and opportunity.
🍤 TODAY – Finale Seafood Friday 📅 Friday, May 29 ⏰ 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM 📍 The AUX | 2223 Washington St., Evanston
Enjoy our final Seafood Friday Lunch featuring seafood plates, tacos, and $19 specials!
🌻 TOMORROW – Downtown Evanston Farmers Market 📅 Saturday, May 30 ⏰ 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 University Place & Oak Ave., Evanston
We're excited to launch Ubuntu Kitchens (L3C), a social enterprise of Sissy Mary's Kitchen & Ubuntu Development & Training L3C, supporting adults and youth through culinary and hospitality entrepreneurship.
✨ Meet our first featured Guest Chef & Entrepreneur:
🌻 Chef Arisbeth "Aris" Martinez Cocina Los Girasoles Authentic Mexican & Latin Fusion Cuisine "Historia • Sabor • Corazón"
Proud graduate of Evanston Latinos' "La Cocina" Entrepreneurship Program.
📧 [email protected]
Come hungry, support local entrepreneurs, and celebrate community through food!
📞 (224) 310-7554 📧 [email protected]

05/27/2026

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🚨 FINAL Fish/Seafood Friday Pop-Up @ The AUX! 🐟🍤❤️
Join Sissy Mary’s this Friday (5/29) for our FINAL Fish/Seafood Friday & Pop-Up at The AUX! Thank you all for the incredible love, support, and community throughout this journey. ✨
Then join us Saturday (5/30) at the Downtown Evanston Farmers Market! 🕢 7:30 AM – 1 PM 📍 University Place & Oak Ave (behind Hilton Garden Inn)
Featuring Guest Chef Aris of Cocina Los Girasoles 🌻 Serving Authentic Mexican & Latin Fusion Cuisine + Agua Frescas!
Also stop by and support Chef Luke & Sugar Pals 🍭 at The AUX on Wednesday & Thursday (5/27 & 5/28)!
Follow for exciting summer updates, catering, pop-ups & special events! ☀️

05/22/2026

🌍✨ Celebrate African Diaspora Weekend with Sissy Mary’s Kitchen!

📍Friday 5/22 @ The AUX
2223 Washington St, Evanston, IL
⏰ 11:30AM–3:30PM (Last Order)

🍲 Ground Nut Stew / Maafe
🥘 Build Your Own: Fufu, Roti/Paratha or Coconut Jollof
🍗 Jerk Wings
🦞 Ask about our Fish/Seafood Friday & Jollof Specials!
🥤 NEW Refreshers: Watermelon Pineapple + Coconut Water (No Sugar Added)

🔥 Call ahead for Fufu pickup so we’ll have it ready for you!

📍Saturday 5/23 @ Evanston Farmers Market
University Place & Oak Ave
(Behind Hilton Garden Inn)
⏰ 7:30AM–1PM

📞 224-310-7554
📧 [email protected]
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05/11/2026

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🎉 Sissy Mary’s Kitchen is proud to support and partner with the Infant Welfare Society of Evanston (IWSE) at this year’s Harvest Your Imagination – Gala in the Garden 🌿✨
Join us under the twinkling lights at Ward Farm for an unforgettable evening featuring: 🍷 Open bars
🎶 Music & dancing with DJ Mwelwa
🎭 Live entertainers & performers
🍽️ Six local celebrity chefs serving delicious multicultural bites
Chef Malik Kemokai of Sissy Mary’s Kitchen will be serving West African Jollof Rice (with vegan & non-vegan toppings) alongside an incredible lineup of local chefs and cuisines from around the world. Vegan & non-vegan options available throughout the event!
📅 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 5 PM – 8 PM
📍 Ward Farm | 2230 Main St, Evanston, IL
Your attendance supports IWSE’s programs serving infants, toddlers, and families throughout our community 💛
🎟️ Tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/harvest-your-imagination-2

05/10/2026

💐 Happy Mother’s Day from Sissy Mary’s Kitchen, our sraff & friends! 💐
Today we celebrate all mothers, mother figures, caregivers, and queens who nourish our families and communities with love every day. ❤️
Come treat yourself and your loved ones to delicious African, Diaspora & Soul food made with love. 🌍🍲✨
📍 The AUX – 2223 Washington St, Evanston, IL
📞 (224) 310-7554
📧 [email protected]
📲
Open Wed–Fri
Lunch: 11:30AM–2:30PM
Dinner: 3PM–7PM

05/08/2026

🔥 Fish / Seafood Friday at Sissy Mary’s Kitchen! 🔥
Fresh seafood specials starting at $19 🍤🐟🌮
Catfish • Shrimp • Calamari • Mussels • Salmon • Fish/Shrimp Tacos
🥤 Try our refreshers: Sorrel Strawberry Lemonade • Horchata • Passion Fruit Mango Pineapple
🌿 TOMORROW: Join us at the Downtown Evanston Farmers’ Market!
📍 The AUX
2223 Washington St., Evanston
🕚 Fridays starting at 11AM
📞 (224) 310-7554
📸

05/06/2026

✨🌮 If you missed Cinco de Mayo… come celebrate Seis de Mayo with us! 💆🏾‍♀️✨
Join Sissy Mary’s Kitchen x Embrace Your Crown (EYC) Salon for a special celebration of food, culture, self-care & community.
🌮 Seis de Mayo Food Specials
💆🏾‍♀️ 30% OFF select EYC beauty services (must be booked on 5/6 to receive discount).
🍹 Homemade mocktails & Diaspora-inspired flavors
Pamper yourself while enjoying delicious food and good vibes.
📞 Call ahead to book your appointment & place your order today — subject to availability.
📍The AUX Wellness Center
2223 Washington Street, Evanston, IL 60202
🍽️ Sissy Mary’s Kitchen
📞 (224) 310-7554
📧 [email protected]
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💇🏾‍♀️ Embrace Your Crown (EYC) Salon
📞 (847) 231-2079
🕒 Sissy Mary’s Hours
Wednesday–Friday
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Dinner: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

05/06/2026

05/05/2026

🌸✨ A Celebration of Mothers, Teachers & Culture! ✨🌸
Join us at Sissy Mary’s Kitchen x Embrace Your Crown Salon (EYC) for a special Cinco/Seis de Mayo Fusion Celebration 🎉
📅 Wednesday, May 6
(Closed Tuesday – celebrating BIG on Wednesday!)
🍽️ At Sissy Mary’s Kitchen:
🔥 20% OFF our Seis de Mayo Menu
Enjoy bold fusion flavors: Quesa Birria, Build-Your-Own Tacos, Burrito Bowls & more 🌮
💆🏾‍♀️ At EYC:
✨ 30% OFF Hair, Facials & Waxing
(Must be booked on 5/6/26 to receive discount)
🍹 Let us pamper you with lunch, homemade mocktails, and relaxing beauty services
📍 The AUX Wellness Center
2223 Washington St, Evanston
Suite 106 – Sissy Mary’s Kitchen
Suite 107 – EYC
📞 Order: (224) 310-7554
📞 Book: (847) 231-2079
⚠️ Discounts not valid with other promos
✨ Good food. Good vibes. Great community.

05/01/2026

✨ Join Us This Weekend at Sissy Mary’s Kitchen! ✨
🍤 Fish & Seafood Fridays (TODAY)
$19 specials + sides — fresh, flavorful & made with love ❤️
📍 The AUX – 2223 Washington St
🍛 Jollof Bowl Lunch Specials
Starting at $14 — perfect for the whole family
🌿 Farmers Market (SATURDAY – May 2)
🕢 7:30 AM – 1 PM
📍 Downtown Evanston (University Pl & Oak Ave)
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring your family, friends & come enjoy good food and good vibes together!
🏠 Hours (The AUX): Wed–Fri
11:30–2:30 | 3–7 PM
📞 224-310-7554
📧 [email protected]
📲
❤️ Good Food. Strong Community.

04/30/2026

🌿 New Spring Menu + Farmers Market Menu are LIVE! 🔥🍛
Catch Sissy Mary’s Kitchen + Guest Chefs EVERY Saturday
Starting May 2 • 🕢 7:30 AM – 1 PM
📍 Downtown Evanston Farmers Market
Or visit us at:
📍 The AUX, 2223 Washington St, Evanston
🕒 Hours: Wed–Fri
Lunch 11:30–2:30 | Dinner 3–7
📞 224-310-7554
📧 [email protected]
📲
📦 Catering orders accepted all week — call or email
Come eat fresh. Support local 💚

04/24/2026

🔥 FISH & SEAFOOD FRIDAYS + JOLLOF LUNCH SPECIALS 🔥
Come experience the flavor, culture, and energy at Sissy Mary’s Kitchen 🌿
🍽 Lunch Jollof Bowls starting at $14
Build your own with your choice of protein + sides
🍝 NEW! Try our Jollof Pasta Noodles
A bold twist on a classic you already love 🔥
🔥 Fish / Seafood Friday Specials – $19
Served with your choice of (2) sides
Catfish • Jumbo Shrimp • Calamari • Mussels • Salmon (+$)
✨ Fresh. Flavorful. Unforgettable.
💥 Make it a combo:
Add a refresher + Sweet Akara or Fataya
📍 2223 Washington St, Evanston
📞 (224) 310-7554
Come taste the Diaspora — where food brings us together ❤️

04/23/2026

🌿 Self-care starts here.
Make Jollof, not war. ❤️
Come experience the best Jollof in Chicago…
—or simply the best Jollof, period.
At Sissy Mary’s Kitchen,
Jollof feeds the body, soothes the soul.
✨ Our NEW Summertime Menu is here:
🥬 Vegan options
🦐 Seafood favorites
🍗 Meat lovers
🥣 Build your own bowl your way
This is more than food…
This is peace. This is flavor. This is culture.
Your bowl. Your way. Your moment.
📍 The AUX – 2223 Washington Street, Evanston, IL
📞 (224) 310-7554
📲

04/17/2026

🔥 Fish & Seafood Fridays are HERE! 🔥
Fresh, flavorful, and made with love — your favorite $19 Seafood Specials are waiting 🍤🐟
🌿 Plus, we’re rolling out NEW Spring Menu additions — including our signature Jollof Bowls and more!
🛍️ Farmers Market Season is in full swing!
📍 Tomorrow (April 18) — catch us at the LAST Indoor Market
🌞 Then join us starting May 2 for the Downtown Evanston Summer Market (Every Saturday!)
Come experience the flavors of the Diaspora — Bringing Cultures Together Through Delicious & Healthy Food
📍 The AUX Wellness Center
2223 Washington St, Evanston, IL
📞 (224) 310-7554
📧 [email protected]
👉 Call ahead for availability & catering inquiries!
SissyMarysKitchen

04/15/2026

⚠️ Temporary Closure Notice
Sissy Mary’s Kitchen will be closed today (Wednesday, April 15) due to minor renovations.
We’ll be back and ready to serve you:
🔥 Thursday & Friday
🕚 Lunch: 11AM–2:30PM
🌆 Dinner: 3PM–7PM
We’re still available for catering & inquiries — just call or email us!
Thank you for your continued support ❤️
We can’t wait to welcome you back!
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04/10/2026

🌿🔥 FISH FRIDAY @ SISSY MARY’S 🔥🌿
April Wellness Month — Mind • Body • Spirit
🍽 Lunch Jollof Bowls — $14
🐟 $19 Fish Friday Specials
Catfish • Jumbo Shrimp (Grilled/Fried) • Calamari • Mussels
Grilled Salmon (+ $3)
👉🏾 Includes (2) sides
🔥 Combo — Choose any (2) + $6
🌍 FUFU SPECIAL — $22
Egusi w/ Pounded Yam
🌱 Veggie • 🍗 Chicken • 🍖 Smoked Turkey • 🐐 Goat/Lamb (limited)
Fuel your body. Feed your spirit. 🌿
📍 The AUX | Evanston
📞 (224) 310-7554
📧 [email protected]