29 Black-Owned Businesses in New York City

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The Big Apple, shining lights, skyscrapers, tourist attractions, and last but not least, Black-Owned Businesses! New York City is known for its diverse population all around the world as it’s even gained the name–The Melting Pot. In the awakening of social injustices continuously arising in our country, this is a guide to support and uplift the different businesses owned and operated by Black people. 

If you’re living in New York City or simply traveling, be sure to take a look at these 29 Black-Owned Businesses that highlight hotels, shopping centers, restaurants, cultural attractions, wellness centers, bars, and entertainment! 

Black-Owned Hotels

Akwaaba Mansion

Enjoy spending a few nights at this mansion-style hotel located 15 minutes away from Manhattan. From a private bathroom with jacuzzis to massages in your room for two, this will definitely set the vibe for any couple traveling to New York City or any New Yorkians wanting a baecation away from home. For more information on supporting this Black-Owned hotel, do not hesitate to make reservations through here.

Location: 347 MacDonough St. Brooklyn, NY 11233 (map)

Cost: $205-$225 a night

Website: Akwaaba

Social Media: IG: @akwaabainns

Quintessentials Bed and Breakfast and Spa

Has spending time away at a place where you’ll receive the utmost guest services through a steam room, a Japanese meditation garden, whirlpool baths, and gourmet meals been on your mind lately? This bed, breakfast, and spa trio will serve as a good 2 hour weekend away from Manhattan and is close to North Fork wineries! For more information and to book this stay, click here. 

Location: 8985 Main Rd, East Marion, NY 11939 (map)

Cost: $300+ a night

Website: Quintessentials Bed and Breakfast Spa

Black-Owned Food + Drink

Mikey Likes It Ice Cream

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Stop by this pop-culture ice cream shop and get it coolin down with their different ice cream flavors from “Ice Ice Baby” to “Smooth Operator.” Click this link for a better variety of what this mouth-watering shop has to offer!

Location: 199 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009 (map)

Cost: $4-$50

Website: Mikey Likes It Ice Cream

Social Media: IG: @mikeylikesiticecream

Brooklyn Chop House

This steakhouse restaurant/bar has the perfect balance between a juicy medium-rare steak to a Saturday and Sunday unlimited brunch breakfast and their Chinese dumplings. Brooklyn Chop House is known for being the only restaurant in the industry to serve Chinese food using hormone and antibiotic bell, organic, and Evans chicken. Simply put, click this link to see what more this chophouse has! 

Location: 150 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038 (map)

Cost: $5-$125

Website: Brooklyn Chop House

Social Media: IG: @brooklynchophouse

BLVD Bistro

If you’re in the mood for tasty southern styled soul foods or wine and cocktails, this is the perfect bistro to eat at. Click this link to view menu options!

Location: 2149 Frederick Douglass Blvd, New York, NY 10026 (map)

Cost: $14-$28

Website: Boulevard Bistro NY

Social Media: IG: @blvdbistro

Little Pie Company

Who doesn’t like pie? From apple pie to coconut pie to blueberry pie to pecan pie–well, you get the point. Simply put, at Little Pie Company, you’d be able to eat all the handmade pies you wish! Not only do they sell pies, but they also have a variety of desserts such as cakes, muffins, brownies, and cookies! Click this and take a look at their menu for more of these delicious sweets. 

Location: 424 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036 (map)

Cost: $9.50-$42

Website: Little Pie Company

Social Media: IG: @littlepiecompany

Brooklyn Perk Coffee

If coffee is your morning starter, maybe stopping by Brooklyn Perk Coffee shop will set your day straight! There you will find an abundance of brewed drinks, frappes, teas, and coffee flavors such as red velvet–who knew this coffee flavor existed! Check out more of this shop’s flavors and menu items by clicking here. 

Location: 605 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225 (map)

Cost: $2.25 and up

Website: Brooklyn Perk Coffee

Social Media: IG: @brooklynperkcoffee

Seasoned Vegan

If you’re vegan and are searching for a place to eat gourmet meals, you’re lucky to have this NYC vegan-only restaurant ready to serve appetizers, sandwiches, salads, wraps, and vegan meat meals. Foods at this restaurant are organic, kosher, and 100% vegan. For more information, click here.

Location: 55 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10026 (map)

Cost: $5-$21

Website: Seasoned Vegan

Social Media: IG: @seasonedvegan

Black-Owned Cultural Attractions

Sister’s Uptown Bookstore

At this bookstore, you’ll have the opportunity to read many books written by Black authors as well as the chance to socialize in a setting centered on community uplifts. To view more information on this bookstore, click here.

Location: 1942 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10032 (map)

Website: Sister’s Uptown Bookstore

Social Media: FB: @SistersUptown

Richard Beavers Gallery

If you’re in the mood to view any artwork shows that are centered on social and political issues in the Black community, this is the perfect spot for you. This gallery has shows centered on Urban Restorations to Roots of Rap. For more information, do not hesitate to view their website by clicking here.  

Location: 408 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn, NY 11216 (map)

Website: Richard Beavers Gallery

Social Media: IG: @richardbeaversgallery

Black Gotham Experience

This art studio allows visitors to attend events, talks, and private or public tours highlighting the impact African Diaspora and Black people have made on creating New York City. For more information on this, go to their website and click here for more.

Location: 192 Front St, New York, NY 10038 (map)

Cost: Varies depending on event

Website: Black Gotham

Social Media: IG: @blackgotham

The Studio Museum in Harlem

This museum displays many arts created by those of African descent throughout the world and arts inspired by Black culture. To view more information on this museum, visit this website. 

Location: 144 W 125th St, New York, NY 10027 (map)

Cost: Free

Website: Studio Museum In Harlem

Social Media: IG: @studiomuseum

Black-Owned Shopping Centers

Byas & Leon

With their goal of empowering and staying inspired by the arts of Haiti, this clothing store is aesthetically pleasing and sells many different clothing apparels. For more information on this clothing store, click here. 

Location: 404 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 (map)

Website: Byas & Leon

Social Media: IG: @byasleon

The Wrap Life

This Black-owned clothing store has a variety of clothing hair apparel running from head wraps and headbands to turanettes. If you’re in need of anything to wrap around your hair as well as support Black business, do not hesitate to take a look at their website! 

Location:  51 35th St 2nd floor, Brooklyn, NY 112 (map)

Website: The Wrap Life

Social Media: IG: @thewraplife

Papa Rozier Farm

Natural body products from scratch! This family-owned farm creates real castor and moringa oils for natural hairs and body creams and will no doubt allow your hair and skin to be healthy and glowing! Check this website out for more details on their natural hair oils. 

Location: 96 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (map)

Website: Papa Rozier Farms

Social Media: IG: @paparozier

Rebecca Allen

Have you ever come across nude heels so beautiful yet not perfect enough to match your Black skin tone? This Black-Owned shoe store, Rebecca Allen, has five different shades of nude heels to give you the aesthetically pleasing shoewear you need. Take a look at their five different heels on their website!

Location: 210 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010 (map)

Website: Rebecca Allen

Social Media: IG: @rebeccaallenny

Black-Owned Wellness Centers

The Nail Suite by Lisa Logan

Go and get ya nails done sis, at this well-known nail salon in town. Lisa Logan, the owner, has been a long time nail tech for celebrities such as Beyoncé, Katie Holmes, and Pink. From natural manicures and pedicures to nail acrylics, Lisa does it all! Check out her website for the price list and more information. 

Location: 2388 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10030 (map)

Cost: Varies depending on styles

Website: The Nail Suite by Lisa Logan

Social Media: IG: @thenailsuite

Harlem Natural Hair Salon

Having natural hair can be a struggle, but a blessing at the same time. Good thing that Harlem Natural Hair Salon is available to assist those in need of natural and protective hairstyles, braids, and locs. To book your appointment with this shop, click this link.

Location: 751 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10031 (map)

Cost: Varies depending on hairstyles

Website: Harlem Natural Hair Salon

Social Media: IG: @harlemnaturalhair

Black Success Barber Shop

Who doesn’t like a fresh haircut? Come to this shop and get that crispy line up you’ve been wanting. Start by going to their website and checking out their gallery pictures!

Location: 729 Granville Payne Ave #6902, Brooklyn, NY 11207 (map)

Cost: Varies depending on haircut

Website: Black Success Barber Shop

Harlem Cycle Fitness Studio

What’s a better combo than a Black-owned business and a fitness cycling studio? Come work out at this gym and enjoy the cozy feeling of staying in shape. P.S try not to break a sweat! Click here for more information on this fitness studio. 

Location: 751 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10031 (map)

Cost: Varies

Website: Harlem Cycle

Social Media: IG: @harlemcycle

Align Brooklyn

Want to meditate and refresh your mind through yoga and exercises centered on meditation? Visit Align Brooklyn and their website for more information on what this Black-owned business has to offer. 

Location: 751 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10031 (map)

Cost: Varies

Website: Align Brooklyn

Social Media: IG: @alignbrooklyn

Spiked Spin

Get your groove on at this hip hop cultured fitness cycling center where you’ll be able to workout and vibe to lit music! View their website to book your classes today! 

Location: 1171 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216 (map)

Cost: Varies on package

Website: Spiked Spin

Social Media: IG: @spikedspin

Somatic Massage Therapy & Spa

Massage. Facials. Body Scrubs. This spa offers services from laser detoxes, spa treatments, and even in-home massages for those who do not feel like leaving their stay. Click this link for more information! 

Location: 751 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10031 (map)

Cost: $35-$195

Website: Somatic Massage Therapy & Spy

Social Media: IG: @somaticmassagetherapy

Black-Owned Entertainment

Alibi Lounge

Enjoy time at this New York City’s only Black Owned LGBTQ bar and mingle the night away while trying out their specialty cocktails!

Location: 2376 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd, New York, NY 10030 (map)

Website: Alibi Lounge

Social Media: IG: @alibiharlem

String Thing Studio

Want to learn how to knit and create scarves, mittens, hats, or any clothing apparel? Visit this studio’s website and learn these skills at their workshops!

Location: 54 7th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217 (map)

Website: String Thing Studio

Social Media: IG: @stringthingstudio

Williamsburg Music Center

Jazz Club in New York City. Yep, you read that correctly. This place offers live music from performing Black artists that will allow you to smoothly dance and sing along. Take a look at their website for more!  

Location: 367 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 (map)

Website: Williamsburg Music Center

Social Media: IG: @williamsburgmusiccenter

Cove Lounge

This Food Network award-winning lounge has everything you’d need to end your night from gourmet cooked meals to their specialty cocktails. Located in the heart of Harlem, put your favorite outfit on, and hit this bar! For more information on this lounge, click here. 

Location: 325 Malcolm X Blvd, New York, NY 10027 (map)

Website: Cove Lounge

Social Media: IG: @coveloungenyc

National Black Theatre Inc

Founded in 1968 by an award-winning African American writer, Dr. Barbara Ann Teer, this theatre is still standing ready to show plays centered around Black culture! View their website for more information on what these theatre events consist of. 

Location: 2031 5th Ave, New York, NY 10035 (map)

Website: National Black Theatre

Social Media: IG: @natblacktheatre

Brooklyn Clay Industries 

Put your hands to use and enjoy a class of pottery. You’ll be taught by experienced potters and taught the basic techniques of creating pottery on a pottery wheel. Go on their website and book your one time class or a date night event!

Location: 751 St Nicholas Ave, New York, NY 10031 (map)

Website: Brooklyn Clay Industries

Cost: $60-$75

Social Media: IG: @brooklynclayindustries

Hope you have so much fun checking out these Black-Owned businesses in New York. If your favorite one isn’t listed, please share the details for it in the comments. We’d love to check it out.

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