Scissor and Fork

Scissor & Fork is a one-of-a-kind café and hair salon in Chicago, IL, built by and for artists. Rooted in ethical labor, collective care, and community gathering, this space rejects burnout culture and extractive systems in favor of intention, sustainability, and respect. The salon features appointment-only hair artists who are seasoned professionals leading with skill, care, and integrity, alongside creative baristas who treat coffee as an art form. The café menu highlights locally roasted coffee and tea, plus bites from small bakeries and pastry chefs, with vegan and gluten-free options available. Scissor & Fork exists because its founders believe a better, more humane way of working and gathering is not only possible — it's necessary.