Just as we love to buy from locally-owned shops that make our NYC communities so special, it’s important to make a concerted effort to support Black-owned businesses, who often face disproportionate challenges.
In fact, according to NYC Gov., Black individuals only own 2% of NYC businesses (though they account for more than 20% of New Yorkers), and Black-owned businesses are less likely to survive after five years compared to others.
From fashion brands and interior design shops to yummy restaurants, Black-owned businesses help make New York the cultural epicenter that we love so much – plus they’re just awesome spots you really don’t want to miss out on.
Separated by borough, here’s a list of 30 Black-owned businesses you can support during Black History Month, and all year long.
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Manhattan
1. Noir Et Blanc
What: A contemporary French-inspired boutique founded by owner Deborah Koenigsberger way back in 1989! For the fashion-conscious shopper in all of us, this spot has an essence that oozes “sophistication, class, French chic and timelessness.”
Where: 7 W 25th St
How to shop: Visit in-store
2. Schomburg Shop
What: A bookstore selling many items ranging from classic and contemporary books for adults and children to unique gifts, and exclusive collaborations and products designed specifically for the Schomburg Center.
Where: 515 Malcolm X Blvd
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
3. Gooey on the Inside
What: A dessert shop run by a self-proclaimed “emotional eater and food obsessed chick” from Canada via the Caribbean.
Where: 163 Chrystie St
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
4. Little Pie Company
What: A bakery serving up fresh and delicious pies made from locally sourced in-season ingredients.
Where: 424 W 43 St
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
5. Sugar Hill Creamery
What: An ice cream shop serving up handmade, small batch ice cream and non-dairy frozen desserts, with many of the flavors being inspired by Caribbean and Midwestern cultures, as well as Harlem.
Where: 184 Malcolm X Blvd
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
6. Harlem Hops
What: Harlem’s first 100% African American-owned craft beer bar featuring NY’s best craft brews and Black/BIPOC-owned brews and spirits.
Where: 2268 Adam Clayton Powell Junior Blvd
How to shop: visit in-store
7. t.a New York
What: A clothing store that caters to the women-identifying community in NYC, highlighting both established labels and up-and-coming names in the industry.
Where: 332 W 13 St
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
Brooklyn
8. Happy Cork
What: A wine store offering customers the opportunity to experience the largest selection of Black and Minority-owned wine and spirits.
Where: 51 Buffalo Ave
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
9. Bed-Vyne
What: An independent brewery, cocktail bar, and liquor store serving rotating draft microbrews and hosting DJs most nights.
Where: 370 Tompkins Ave
How to shop: visit in-store
10. Ginjan Cafe
What: A cafe serving up premium African coffee by La Colombe, freshly pressed juices, and independent, healthy Harlem-made eats.
Where: 333 Nostrand Ave
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
11. Cafe con Libros
What: An intersectional Feminist community bookstore and coffee shop creating a vibrant community space where everyone, specifically womxn-identified folx, feel centered, affirmed and celebrated.
Where: 724 Prospect Pl
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
12. Busayo
What: A Nigerian clothing and apparel brand that makes all of their fabrics themselves using a traditional Yoruba textile dyeing technique that began in Southwest Nigeria.
Where: 2001 Strauss St
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
13. Lichen
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What: A Brooklyn/Queens-based interior design shop combining years of experience collecting, selling, and trading designer furniture throughout NYC.
Where: 98 Moore St
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
14. BLK MKT Vintage
What: A vintage store with a collection comprised of Black collectibles, cast-off’s, and curiosities representing the richness of Black history and lived experience.
Where: 465 Marcus Garvey Blvd
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
15. Peace & Riot
What: A home goods store from interior designer Achuziam of African and Caribbean heritage bringing her impeccable taste to pieces she feels are a perfect fit for the beautiful brownstones that surround the area.
Where: 401-403 Tompkins Ave
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
16. Life Wellness Center
What: A wellness center bringing together a group of individuals offering massage therapy, acupuncture, and apothecary.
Where: 376 Tompkins Ave
How to shop: visit in-store
17. Brooklyn Blooms
What: A florist mixing textures, colors, and silhouettes to create the perfect floral arrangements.
Where: 433 Nostrand Ave.
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
18. Byas & Leon
What: A Brooklyn-based boutique specializing in ethical and sustainable apparel providing items made from Fair Trade and Zero Waste brands, Independent Creators, and vintage from around the world.
Where: 404 Tompkins Ave.
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
19. Cloudy Donut
What: A 100% vegan, small-batched, gourmet donut shop that features 44 mouthwatering flavors that rotate on a weekly basis for humans and pups!
Where: 14 Columbia Pl.
How to shop: visit in-store
20. Beauty Strike
What: A vegan and cruelty free skincare shop that additionally offers corrective skin treatments, laser hair removal and massages.
Where: 73 Washington Ave.
How to shop: visit in-store
Queens
21. Paige’s Candle Co
What: A candle company creating handmade candles using vegan soy wax and a blend of phthalate-free fragrance and essential oils.
Where: Multiple Queens locations
How to shop: visit in-store at various locations or order online
22. Yam
What: A jewelry brand creating thoughtfully handcrafted jewelry from upcycled materials with vintage appeal.
Where: Multiple Queens locations
How to shop: visit in-store at various locations or order online
23. Milk & Pull
What: A coffee shop striving to bringing you the most delicious and enjoyable caffeine fix.
Where: Multiple locations
How to shop: visit in-store at various locations or order online
24. Bien Abyé
What: A ready-to-wear clothing and accessories brand encompassing a French style that is sophisticated and chic while incorporating a Creole influence.
Where: 3188 37th St. (sold at home goods store Incasa)
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
25. Golde
What: A brand creating superfood health & beauty products to keep you healthy and boost your daily routine.
Where: Multiple locations
How to shop: visit in-store at various locations or order online
26. Camille at the Wheel
What: One-of-a-kind handmade, wheel-thrown ceramics, ranging from bowls to mugs.
Where: Queens, New York
How to shop: shop online
The Bronx
27. The Lit. Bar
What: A bookshop & wine bar offering a carefully curated selection of books, gifts, and programming which emphasize local interest and diversity for all ages.
Where: 131 Alexander Ave.
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
28. There Should Always Be Cake
What: A bakery that specializes in the confection of specialty cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more made exclusively for your special event.
Where: 2465 E Tremont Ave.
How to shop: visit in-store
29. Lloyd’s Carrot Cake
What: A family-owned business best known for its namesake — delicious carrot cake (with or without walnuts) topped off with scrumptious cream cheese frosting. Should you want to experiment, other flavors include: chocolate layer cake, red velvet cake, pineapple coconut cake, and strawberry coconut cake, to name a few.
Where: 6087 Broadway (Riverdale), 1553 Lexington Ave (East Harlem)
How to shop: In-store or online. Keep in mind that sheet cakes must be ordered a minimum of two to three days in advance.
Staten Island
30. Roc-A-Natural
What: A boutique selling homemade natural moisturizers dedicated to emphasizing the beauty of natural hair and focusing on proper nutrition for healthy hair and glowing skin.
Where: Based out of Staten Island
How to shop: visit in-store or order online
31. Matrescence
What: A skin care brand providing self-care that fits into a busy moms lifestyle using products that are safe whether you’re trying to conceive, are pregnant, are breast-feeding, or are just overall health-conscious.
Where: Staten Island
How to shop: order online