slowe
Sustainable. Local. Organic. Wellness. Experiences.
Your Guide to Slowe Living in Chicago
Slowe is your curated guide to easily find health-minded, purpose-driven businesses near you — from clean eats to wellness, fitness classes to unforgettable experiences.
Every local business we feature is hand-picked, searchable on a map, and shares our passion for health, sustainability, community, and a great vibe.
Coming Fall 2025 to the App Store and Google Play
Our Quality Standards
We carefully vet businesses to ensure they align with our values, and share our commitment to Slowe’s four Quality Standards.
Health
Good for our mind,
body & spirit
Sustainability
Good for people,
animals & our planet
Community
Good for workers,
partners & our
communities
Atmosphere
Good aesthetic,
vibe & service
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Food & Drink
Restaurants, Bars, Cafes,
Juice Bars, Desserts, Bakeries -
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Grocery
Local Groceries, Specialty Markets,
Natural Wine Shops -
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Wellness
Wellness, Beauty, Fitness
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Experiences
Food & Drink, Unique Experiences, Farmers Markets, Volunteer, Stay
How Slowe Works
We curate the highest quality businesses so you can confidently support places that align with your health-conscious lifestyle.
Search
Discover businesses by category or location that match your interests and values. Filter by what matters most to you.
Verify
Trust our quality standards. All businesses are vetted by our team.
Explore
Discover amazing local spots to enjoy, and support businesses that are making a positive impact.
Feedback
Give us feedback about your experience, directly from the business profile page.
Experience the App
Explore
Discover health-minded, purpose-driven businesses near you, spanning four categories: Food & Drink, Grocery, Wellness, & Experiences
Business Profile
Every business featured on Slowe is vetted to ensure they align with our four Quality Standards: Health, Sustainability, Community, & Atmosphere
Quality Standards
Each highly curated feature includes information and checklists about why & how that business aligns with our values — a level of detail not found anywhere else
Map & Filter
Conveniently search and filter by map, business categories, and more
What We Look For…
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Food & Drink
Local, design-forward restaurants & cafes
Clean, organic, diet-friendly ingredients
Avoids seed oils whenever possible
Sustainably, ethically, locally sourced
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Grocery
Clean, organic, unprocessed ingredients
Partners with local growers, makers & artisans
Sustainable practices and product offerings
Local, independent businesses over national chains
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Wellness
Local, independent businesses over national chains
Community impact, accessibility, inclusion
Sparkling clean, design-forward spaces
Sustainable practices, products, services
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Experiences
Promotes physical & mental well-being
A commitment to sustainable practices
Community engagement, connection & impact
Local, independent businesses over national chains
Join the Waitlist Today
We’re building a community of people who care deeply about what they consume, where they spend their time, and how their choices impact the world.
If that sounds like you, we invite you to be amongst the first to access Chicago’s curated guide to Sustainable, Local, Organic, Wellness Experiences — because good choices shouldn’t be hard to find.
