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This February is Black History Month: a prime opportunity to support Seattle’s Black community and small businesses in our city. That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of local Black-owned businesses in Seattle that you can support all throughout this month and year-round!
Read on for some of our favorite Black-owned businesses in Seattle, in no particular order:
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. BLMF Literary Saloon
Owner J.B. Johnson has been giving friendly reading recommendations out of this bookstore located in Pike Place Market for over 25 years.
5. Manifest by Fatima
If you love scented candles then you have to check out Manifest by Fatima’s all-natural soy-wax candles that are hand-poured in Seattle and sold at Pike Place Market.
6. Black Coffee Northwest
With locations in Shoreline and Ballard, this Black-owned coffee shop strives to be a gathering space for the community. They’re working on opening a new location in the Central District soon!
7. Sukie’s Candle Co.
Treat yourself to these hand-poured soy wax candles that are infused with essential oils. You can buy them online or at these Seattle locations.
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 with multiple locations 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. Where Ya At Matt?
Looking for delicious Southern comfort food in Seattle? Find the Where Ya At Matt food truck schedule on their Instagram (above) for po’ boys, grits, king cakes, beignets, and more.
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 and tropical cocktails at this Black-owned restaurant with a convenient Central District location.
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.
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.