Support Grandma J's Local Kitchen

After being open for over 3 1/2 years, due of a series of unfortunate events, Grandma J's  will have to close before the end of the year without your support.

Please help keep this very special place open by making a donation. 

We greatly appreciate your help and humbly ask that donations be made by December 31, 2015. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

Grandma J's opened its doors in 2012 bringing a boutique brunch spot to the Humboldt Park neighborhood.  Opening a cozy place with a laid-back, friendly and family centered atmosphere was a long time ambition of owner, Layla Malia K. after working in the service industry for almost 20 years.  After becoming a mom, Layla decided that it was time to do just that, so that she could spend as much time as possible with her daughter, Nova Bea. 


Grandma J's was named after Layla's mom, Jude, who along with Layla's Grandma Bea, taught Layla how to cook.  It was always Layla's intention to name her first place after her mom. Jude played a huge role in helping Layla realize her dream of opening her own business.  If you ever had the opportunity to sit in Jude's kitchen over a home cooked meal or cup of Swedish coffee, it would be apparent where the idea behind Grandma J's warm, friendly, made-from-scratch organic comfort food began.  
 
 In 2013, Layla lost her mom and best friend to cancer.  Grandma J's not only remains a tribute to Jude but her artwork, grace, warmth and love are found in every corner and in every dish.


Grandma J's has always been committed to serving food that is organic and locally grown.  It is important to Layla to give back to the community by promoting small businesses in and around the neighborhood and by always keeping the importance of family at the forefront through story time brunch and art classes for kids.  

The restaurant has won awards and has been featured on Chicago's Best, Red Eye, Thrillist , Chicago Magazine and many others. It has become a go to Brunch spot.
     
However, even with every table full and a line out in front most Saturdays and Sundays, after being open for over 3 1/2 years, the restaurant will have to close by the end of the year without support. Through a series of unfortunate events, Layla is struggling to keep the doors of this very special place open.  Layla loves what she does and you can taste the love in the food and feel it in the atmosphere. Before she has to make the very tough decision to close this  business that she has put everything she has into, we wanted to provide an opportunity to help keep this rare refuge in the city, where you can always get a great home-cooked meal, and sit with friends and family over coffee open.  
   
Layla is SO grateful to all of her family and friends who have supported Grandma J’s over the years.  

We know it’s a busy time of year for everyone, but if you could take time to support Layla and Grandma J’s by stopping by for breakfast or lunch and  by making a donation to show your support and keep Grandma J’s open it would be greatly appreciated.


Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.


*If you choose to pick one of the reward level donations make sure to let Layla and her staff know when you visit the restaurant! You can pull up your donation receipt through your email in order to redeem your discount or free coffee. Thank you!