Extend a Hand. Show Some Love. Be the Change.
The Black community needs our supportāespecially right now. So, weāve compiled a list of Black-owned businesses in San Diego that could certainly use some love moving forward. Whether itās ordering tasty takeout or making a purchase online, letās continue to find ways to love and support our Black community while working toward substantial, more significant changes.
š“ Eateries San Diego Black-Owned Businesses
ACKEE Tree
Location: El Cerrito
Cuisine: Jamaicain
AJ’s Creole Cuisine & West Coast Smokehouse San Diego Black-Owned Businesses
Location: Food truck serving various locations
Cuisine: Creole
Awash Ethiopian Restaurant & Market San Diego Black-Owned Businesses
Location: North Park
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Bankhead Mississippi Cooking
Location: Spring Valley
Cuisine: Southern
Blendees Smoothie & Juice Bar
Location: El Cajon
Cuisine: Juices & smoothies
Bonnie Jeanās Soul Food CafĆ©
Location: Oak Park
Cuisine: Southern comfort
Cafe X
Location: El Cajon
Cuisine: Coffee shop
Cane Patch Kitchen
Location: Liberty Public Market
Cuisine: Vegan & vegetarian soul food
Cardellino San Diego Black-Owned Businesses
Location: Hillcrest
Cuisine: Italian
Coopās West Texas BBQ & Catering
Location: Lemon Grove
Cuisine: Texas-style barbecue
Fat JoeāsĀ
Location: Oceanside
Cuisine: American
Flavors of East Africa
Location: University Heights
Cuisine: East African
Fort Oak
Location: Mission Hills
Cuisine: Upscale American
Gihon Ethiopian Kitchen
Location: North Park
Cuisine: Ethiopian
Island Spice San Diego Black-Owned Businesses
Location: Rolando
Cuisine: Jamaican
Muzita Abyssinian Bistro
Location: University Heights
Cuisine: Abyssinian (Eritrean/Ethiopian)
Nomad Donuts
Location: North Park
Cuisine: Donuts, Bagels and Coffee
One World Beat Cafe
Location: Balboa Park
Cuisine: Vegan
Pete Mayoās Original Waffle Burgers
Location: Lincoln Park
Cuisine: Waffle Burgers
Rare Society
Location: University Heights
Cuisine: Upscale American
Rhythm’s Chicken and Waffles
Location: Pacific Beach
Cuisine: Chicken & Waffles
Smackān Guamanian Grill
Location: Miramar
Cuisine: Chamorro
Spacebar CafƩ & Wine Bistro
Location: La Mesa
Cuisine: cafe-style
Spoiled Vegans CafƩ
Location: East Village
Cuisine: Vegan Breakfast
Streetcar Merchants
Location: North Park
Cuisine: Modernized Southern classic
Suckerfree
Location: Gaslamp Quarter
Cuisine: Southern
Sunnieās
Location: Ocean Beach
Cuisine: Mexican (+ coffee shop)
Surf & Soul Spot
Location: La Mesa
Cuisine: Seafood & comfort food
The Morning After
Location: Gaslamp Quarter
Cuisine: Brunch & cocktails
Tropical Savor Bar & Grill
Location: Gaslamp Quarter
Cuisine: Latin-Caribbean
TRUST
Location: Hillcrest
Cuisine: Urban rustic
Yohed Coffee
Location: City Heights
Cuisine: Ethiopian Cafe
šĀ Shops
AC Plumbing Construction
Location: Carlsbad
Type: Plumbing Services
Garden of Fragrance
Location: Oak Park
Type: Fragrance Shop
Failed Race
Location: San Diego
Type: Clothing brand geared towards the advancement and advocacy for people of color
Freshly Faded
Location: North Park
Type: Barber + shop
Furlicious Pet Services LLC
Location: San Diego (In clientās home)
Type: Dog Walking and Training
Omi Picnics
Location: San Diego
Type: Picnic Planning Service
Puzzle Pieces Marketing
Location: San Diego
Type: PR and Digital Marketing Agency
Sew Forgiven
Location: Online
Type: Menās, womenās & home boutique
Studio Barre
Location: Mission Hills
Type: Fitness Studio
Lonely Floater
Location: Online
Type: Lifestyle/streetwear brand
Lili K Couture
Location: City Heights
Type: African fashion collection
Reggae World
Location: North Park
Type: Funky shop with reggae-inspired goods
FIVESPACE
Location: North Park
Type: Record Store
Whips n Furs Costume Store
Location: North Park
Type: Theatrical costume supplier
Wells-Gibson Family Law
Location: San Diego
Type: Law Firm
Written By: Kaylin Waizinger San Diego Black-Owned Businesses
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