Your dollars can help create change for the better.
This March is Black History Month: a prime opportunity to support the Black community and fuel change. That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of local Black-owned businesses in Seattle (see below) that you can support today, and everyday! There’s also a crowd-sourced map tool you can use to discover more Black-owned businesses in your area.
Read on for some of our favorite Seattle Black-owned businesses:
1. BooSH Nursery
BooSH Nursery is a Central District plant shop with a community-building goal, which translates to accessible prices, free services, and a welcoming feel.
2. Our Fabric Stash
Our Fabric Stash is “an innovative, eco-friendly fabric consignment shop” conveniently located at Pike Place Market.
3. Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry
Valerie Madison Fine Jewelry’s vision is to create beautiful jewelry that is modern while feeling classic at the same time.
4. KJ’s Cakery Bakery Sweet Shop
5. Ballard Beer Company
This community-minded beer company in Ballard is a great place to enjoy interesting and hard-to-find beers and ciders.
6. Black Coffee Northwest
With locations in Shoreline and Ballard, this Black-owned coffee shop strives to be a gathering space for the community. For Juneteenth they are offering a reparations latte, with the funds going to good causes.
7. Sukie’s Candle Co.
Treat yourself to these hand-poured soy wax candles that are infused with essential oils.
8. Pam’s Caribbean Kitchen
This eatery serving up authentic Trinidadian food is so popular it now has two locations: Wallingford and South Lake Union.
9. Rainier Health & Fitness
This community-based cross-fit gym in South Seattle offers a supportive and encouraging atmosphere for all.
10. Ezell’s Famous Chicken
This local family-owned business has been serving up the best fried chicken in Seattle since 1984.
11. Communion
This popular soul-food restaurant in the Central District says their mission is “to foster community through the cultivation of fresh food and fine cooking.”
12. Plum Bistro
Looking for delicious vegan food in Seattle? You have to try Plum Bistro in Capitol Hill.
13. Marjorie Restaurant
Black-owned and woman-powered, Marjorie offers to-go meals and reservations for its heated patio. Find it in Capitol Hill.
14. Jerk Shack
Enjoy classic Caribbean food at this restaurant centrally located between Pike Place Market and the Space Needle.
15. That Brown Girl Cooks
Owned by the same folks behind Communion, That Brown Girl Cooks makes amazing hummus and can cater your next event.
16. City Sweats
You’ll find this infrared sauna studio and spa in Madison Park, Wallingford, Bellevue, and West Seattle. It’s a woman-owned and Black-owned business!
17. Boon Boona Coffee
This “exclusively African coffee roaster” was originally only in Renton but now you can find them at their new location in the University District as well: 4326 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
18. Island Soul Shack
This Black family-owned restaurant offers a full bar and delicious Caribbean-inspired soul food in Columbia City.
19. Noir Lux Candle Bar
You can get a handcrafted candle at this luxurious candle bar in downtown Seattle.
20. Metier Brewing Company
This Black-owned craft brewery has a flagship taproom located in Seattle’s historically Black neighborhood the Central District. They have delicious food there in addition to beer as well as ongoing live music and events.