#31: The Origin of Patel Brothers
In the 1970s, Chicago’s ‘Little India’ was vibrant with Indian lifestyle and traditions, leading to the inception of Patel Brothers on Devon Ave. in 1974, marking the start of a renowned grocery chain.
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Patel Brothers has expanded to 51 stores across the East Coast, with some in the South and California. Mafat Patel’s initial store, founded in the ’70s, stood as the sole Indian grocery beacon for miles around.