Sissy Mary's Kitchen

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]
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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]
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❤️ 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!
AUX

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]