A curated first-week guide to the Desi community in Chicago. Find your temple, your grocery store, and your people.
Share with a friend →Step 1: Find a temple, mosque, or gurdwara
Your first connection to the community. Most welcome newcomers.
Swaminarayan Temple Chicago
📍 1851 S Illinois Rte 59, Bartlett
(630) 213-9900
Ganesh Mandir Chicago
📍 2544 W Devon Ave, Chicago
(773) 338-1000
Sikh Religious Society Palatine
📍 2427 Oakton St, Palatine
(847) 705-9022
Masjid Al-Farooq
📍 2801 W Devon Ave, Chicago
(773) 465-2101
Step 2: Stock up on groceries
Indian grocers carry everything from atta to fresh curry leaves.
Devon Market
📍 2121 W Devon Ave, Chicago
773-465-6700
Al-Khyber Indian Grocery
📍 2720 W Devon Ave, Chicago
(773) 338-2400
India Foods
📍 2828 W Devon Ave, Chicago
(773) 338-8666
Step 3: Connect with the community
Cultural associations, non-profits, and newcomer networks.
Indian American Chamber of Commerce
📍 Chicago, IL
Gujarati Samaj of Chicago
📍 1111 S Washington St, Naperville
(630) 555-0441
Gujarat Samaj Chicago
📍 Chicago, IL 60659
Step 4: Eat your comfort food
From biryani to dosa — find the flavors that feel like home.
Bismillah Foods
📍 2756 W Devon Ave, Chicago
(773) 465-4545
Mysore Woodlands
📍 2548 W Devon Ave, Chicago
(773) 338-8160
Viceroy of India
📍 2520 W Devon Ave, Chicago
(773) 743-4100
Mango Pickle
📍 2222 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago
(773) 654-0455
Step 5: Get essential services
Desi doctors, accountants, salons, and travel agents who understand you.
Kumar Insurance Agency
📍 2541 W Devon Ave, Chicago
(773) 465-0800
Glow Mehndi & Spa
📍 Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 212-4400
Dr. Patel Family Medicine
📍 2500 W Devon Ave Ste 200, Chicago
(773) 338-1800
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