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Black-owned places in Brooklyn

A focused list of Black-owned restaurants, bars, cafes, lounges, and hangouts in Brooklyn.

Black-owned places in Brooklyn

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Bar

Adanne Bookstore

DUMBO, Brooklynβ˜… 5.0

At Adanne, we are dedicated to providing our customers with an unparalleled selection of books and small goods. We strive to offer a friendly and wel...

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Bookstore

Gladys Books & Wine

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 5.0

Upstairs: Browse our curated book selection, grab coffee, and settle into our reading nooks. The green velvet couch has the best light. Downstairs: W...

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Cafe

Make Manifest Cafe

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 5.0

Make Manifest is A Culture Shop, Gallery Space, Creative Community Hub and Plant-based cafe in the heart of Bed-Stuy Brooklyn! An artistic platform b...

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Lounge

Bierwax

Prospect Heights, Brooklynβ˜… 4.8

Cool hangout featuring select craft beers on tap, plus 5,000 vinyl records & a lineup of DJs.

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Cafe

Classic Cups

Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklynβ˜… 4.8

605 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225, USA

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Restaurant

Cornbread Brooklyn

Crown Heights, Brooklynβ˜… 4.8

Airy counter-serve selling soul food staples like fried chicken, catfish & BBQ ribs, plus sweet tea.

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Bar

IV Purpose BK

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 4.8

Lively sports bar offering comfort food, cocktails & happy hours, plus weekend brunch.

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Restaurant

Lilli Restaurant

East Flatbush, Brooklynβ˜… 4.8

Delicious Caribbean and Asian Dishes. Happy Hour (Monday - Friday 4pm to 7pm) come enjoy some of the best dishes and drinks in Brooklyn

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Cafe

Little Book Shop

East Williamsburg, Brooklynβ˜… 4.8

Dessert made from scratch, using only fresh, honest, pure ingredients mixed together by hand in a thoughtful wayβ€”never any artificial preservatives.

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Restaurant

Madelines

Greenpoint, Brooklynβ˜… 4.8

Madeline's is a bar, restaurant, and events space in Greenpoint, BK. It has 2 floors and a private events room. Walk-ins are always welcome.

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Restaurant

Ras Plant-Based

Crown Heights, Brooklynβ˜… 4.8

Plant-based Ethiopian cuisine is served in a colorful brick-walled space covered in murals.

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Restaurant

Bklyn Blend

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 4.7

BKLYN Blend is a health food restaurant & juice bar in Bedford Stuyvesant & East New York, Brooklyn, NY. At BKLYN Blend, we're blending community & w...

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Cafe

BK Secret Garden

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 4.7

Laid-back juice bar offering smoothies, coffee and tea plus sandwiches and vegan options.

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Cafe

Bunna Ethiopia

Bushwick, Brooklynβ˜… 4.7

Bustling outpost provides Ethiopian vegan fare, cocktails & regular events in a low-lit dining room.

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Restaurant

Charm Bar & Restaurant

Park Slope, Brooklynβ˜… 4.7

Warm fixture for Caribbean cuisine, including jerk chicken, guava wings, and fried plantains, plus a bar.

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Bar

Franklin Wine Bar

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 4.7

The Franklin is a new black-owned wine bar in Bed-Stuy.

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Restaurant

Ital Kitchen

Crown Heights, Brooklynβ˜… 4.7

French-influenced Caribbean fare is all vegetarian at this compact cafe with bold colors.

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Restaurant

Aunts et Uncles

East Flatbush, Brooklynβ˜… 4.6

Relaxed vegan eatery serving plant-based burgers, breakfast sandwiches & sides, plus cocktails.

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Bar

Cocktail BedStuy

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 4.6

Seasonal mixed drinks & microbrews served in a dark, narrow bar with patio seating.

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Restaurant

Filly Luv

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 4.6

Trendy joint offering fried chicken sandwiches in a variety of flavors, plus bubble tea.

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Bar

Hatch

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 4.6

Woman + Black Owned Bar🍸🍻 Building and strengthening our community through positive experiences, ideas and creativity.

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Cafe

Lips Cafe

East Flatbush, Brooklynβ˜… 4.6

Caribbean-inspired cafe featuring breakfast, small plates and wraps plus coffee and cocktails.

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Lounge

Seven

Prospect Heights, Brooklynβ˜… 4.6

Laid-back bar featuring live music, dancing, and DJs, plus sports and happy-hour specials.

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Restaurant

Simpsons

Fort Greene, Brooklynβ˜… 4.6

Casual recipes with Jamaican flair whipped up in a relaxed spot with a colorful bar.

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Restaurant

Stella's

Park Slope, Brooklynβ˜… 4.6

Traditional Caribbean cuisine is served in this casual eatery that has terrace dining.

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Bar

The Armory

Park Slope, Brooklynβ˜… 4.6

Cozy, rustic-chic lounge with a large backyard area offering signature cocktails & happy hour deals.

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Restaurant

Wadadli Jerk

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 4.6

Wadadli Jerk is a Black-owned restaurant in NYC.

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Cafe

Apartment Rael

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 4.5

Apartment Ra’el is a design-focused concept store and coffee shop located in the Bed-Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn. Founded by Brooklyn native Rachel...

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Restaurant

Cuts & Slices

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 4.5

Cool eatery selling pies and slices with creative toppings like chicken-and-waffle, oxtail, and curry shrimp.

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Bar

Lucky's Cocktail Lounge

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 4.5

NEW AMERICAN TAPAS AND COCKTAILS BASED IN THE HEART OF BED-STUY

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Things To Do

MoCADA (Museum)

Fort Greene, Brooklynβ˜… 4.5

Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts, is a museum of contemporary art located at 80 Hanson Place in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York City. It...

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Restaurant

Rustik Tavern

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 4.5

Cozy eatery dispensing American food & booze in a narrow, brick-walled space with retro touches.

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Restaurant

The Czen

Flatlands, Brooklynβ˜… 4.5

Cozy restaurant offering Caribbean & Asian fare, plus outdoor seats & tropical cocktails.

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Bar

The Rogers Garden

East Flatbush, Brooklynβ˜… 4.5

Funky, convivial bar with a courtyard garden offering unique cocktails, draft beer & finger foods.

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Cafe

Zaca Cafe

Bed-Stuy, Brooklynβ˜… 4.5

Quaint eatery serving up a mix of French & American staples, with vegan & vegetarian options.

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Cafe

Cafe Rue Dix

Crown Heights, Brooklynβ˜… 4.4

Comfortable outpost for French-Senegalese cuisine, including brunch & a weekly fixed-price option.

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