Black-owned places in Brooklyn
A focused list of Black-owned restaurants, bars, cafes, lounges, and hangouts in Brooklyn.
Swiingz Restaurant
You are truly in for a treat as you explore Brooklyn's vibrant Black-owned businesses. From the comforting aromas at Make Manifest Cafe in Bed-Stuy to the carefully curated shelves of Adanne Bookstore in Dumbo, there is so much to discover. Whether you crave the delicious plant-based dishes at Ras Plant-Based or a cozy spot to unwind, these local gems offer unique experiences for you.
Swiingz Restaurant
Relaxed Caribbean restaurant offering rum cocktails, live music and a kids' menu.
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View detailsBrown Butter Craft Bar & Kitchen
New to thriving Tompkins Avenue Strip, but proudly from Bed Stuy, Brooklyn. Brown Butter aims to provide delicious craft specialty drinks as well as cozy yet inventive cafe fare.
View detailsEko Restaurant
Eko is a fantastic restaurant in Brooklyn, NY. We use the best ingredients and provide a great atmosphere.
View detailsNative Restaurant
Refined restaurant and bar serving West African fusion cuisine and hosting live music and karaoke.
View detailsSoco Restaurant
Southern food with a twist is paired with cocktails & DJ sets at this sleek active scene.
View detailsBrooklyn Beso
Pan-Latin food & drinks are featured at this brick-walled eatery & bar with a back patio.
View detailsBuka
Compact eatery with a candlelit dining room & lively bar specializing in aromatic Nigerian cuisine.
View detailsBed Stuy Fish Fry
Fried seafood like catfish, plus pasta & sides, served over the counter in a simple setting.
View detailsContinent Brooklyn
Williamsburg restaurant mixing global Black diasporic flavors, cocktails, and a scene-y dining room built for groups and celebrations.
View detailsDept of Culture
Bed-Stuy Nigerian restaurant offering intimate prix-fixe dinners, bold regional cooking, and one of Brooklyn's most memorable tables for food lovers.
View detailsDreams of Sugar
Bed-Stuy dessert cafe for custom cakes, sweet treats, coffee, and an easy neighborhood stop when the plan needs something cute.
View detailsLakou Cafe
Crown Heights Haitian cafe serving coffee, patties, sandwiches, and community-minded daytime energy on Utica Avenue with a creative feel.
View detailsLo-Fi Cafe
Bed-Stuy cafe with coffee, pastries, and relaxed Nostrand Avenue energy for laptop time, casual dates, or a quick bite.
View detailsMiss Barb's
Nostrand Avenue cafe with Caribbean comfort, pastries, coffee, and a warm neighborhood feel near Prospect-Lefferts Gardens for daytime plans.
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