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Raleigh’s Black-Owned Small Businesses

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Updated January 2026

Raleigh ranks as the third best state for Black-owned businesses—and we want to make sure they get the love they deserve. With 3 million+ Black-owned businesses spanning the country, these organizations have produced $217 billion in earnings and employ 1.2 million, people per the U.S. Small Business Administration—NTM Downtown Raleigh continues to position itself as a frontrunner in terms of fostering incoming minority- and female-owned spots.

We’ve compiled a list of some of the city’s Black-owned restaurants, shops, fitness centers, arts studios and other businesses for you to shop, savor and support. Here’s to Raleigh’s Black community. 

Food & Bev

Bestow Baked Goods
4208 Lassiter Road, Holly Springs

Black Farmers Hub
1409 Cross St.

Boricua Soul
705 Willard St., Durham

Cake Town Bakery
903 North Smithfield Road, Knightdale

Corner Boys BBQ
Food truck, rotating locations

Crema Cafe
421 S. Fayetteville St.

Crumbstruction
Food truck, rotating locations 

The Davie
444 S. Blount St., Ste. 101

Fishin’ Shrimp
Food truck, rotating locations

The Fish House
Pop-ups, rotating locations

Goodness GraceUs
Catering, 919.279.2690

Jack’s Seafood & Soul Food Restaurant
1516 New Bern Ave.; 5416 Rock Quarry Road 

Jamaican Grille
5500 Atlantic Springs Road

Juiced!
3301 Rock Quarry Road

Kwench Juice Cafe
9660 Falls Neuse Road

Lee’s Kitchen
Food truck, rotating locations

Melanated Wine

Melanated Wine
4608 Industry Lane, Ste. F, Durham

Mum’s Jamaican Restaurant
3901 Capital Blvd., Ste. 101

Nafkot Ethiopian Restaurant
2109 Avent Ferry Road, Ste. 146

The Naked Empanada
Food truck, rotating locations

Oak City Fish and Chips
Food truck, rotating locations

Oink N Moo
Food truck, rotating locations

ORO Restaurant and Lounge
18 E. Martin St.

Premier Cakes
6617 Falls of Neuse Road, Ste. 105

Sarge’s Shrimp & Grits Sauce
5201 Sinclair Drive

The Shrimp Truck
919.417.8242

Smallcakes NC
1231 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary; 4711 Hope Valley Road, Durham

Smiths Smokehouse and Smoothies
Catering, 321-210-5819

Sweetheart Treats
6150 Rogers Road, Rolesville

Sweet Tea and Cornbread NC
4325 Glenwood Ave., Crabtree Valley Mall

Tall Grass Food Box
Subscription Service

Retail

Azurelise Chocolate
702 N. Boylan Ave. 

Blackology Coffee Company
Subscription Service

Bon Vie Mobile Cigar Lounge
Rotating locations

Bria’s Balloon Boutique
3708 Benson Drive, Ste. 505

Caps Raleigh
1601 Cross Link Road, Ste. 55

The Chocolate Boutique
8480 Honeycutt Road, Ste. 100

Cocoa Body Co.

Cosign1975

Élan House

Graffiti Panda

Hemp2Heal
6451 Triangle Plantation Drive, Ste. 108

The Hemptender
590 E Chatham St., Ste. 110, Cary; 1920 NC-54, Ste. 50b, Durham

Liberation Station Bookstore
430 Hill St.

McCormick Creations Gifts Co.
4325 Glenwood Ave, #1057

Rocket Fizz
5017 Falls of Neuse Road

The Rooted Baby Co.

Shea La Vie

Sircastletees
610 W. South St. 

Social Status
308 Parham St.

Triangle Cultural Art Gallery

TresLife
119 Wind Chime Court, Ste. 2

Usu Company Candles

The ZEN Succulent

Health & Fitness

Find a Way Fitness
3607 Falls River Ave., Ste. 111

My Pink Cherry Pole Studio
3862 Capital Blvd.

Salons, Spas & Personal Care

Adara Spa
608 W. Peace St.

Azia B’s Beauty Studio
7400 Six Forks Road, Ste. 23

Brit & Yank

Brit & Yank
6608 Six Forks Road, Ste. 102

City Market Barber and Style Shop
307 S. Blount St.

Black-owned businesses
Geometry Curly Hair Studio

Geometry Curly Hair Studio
404 E. Six Forks Road

Metro Style Salon
3611 Spring Forest Road, Ste. 104

Nail Yeah
431 Hill St.

Nicholson’s Barber and Style
106 E. Hargett St.

Posh Hair Concepts
450 E. Davie St., Ste. 105

Hair by Evette
133 S. Wilmington St.

Something to Smile About
6213 Rock Quarry Road, Ste. 110

Professional Services

AJ Custom Services, LLC

Araminta Wellness

Birth Sisters Doula Services

CLS COX Locksmith
3009 Village Park Drive, Ste. B, Knightdale

DDR Realty
1 Glenwood, 5th Floor

Dream Weddings & Events
3708 Benson Drive, Raleigh, NC

Dream Weddings & Events
Photo courtesy of Dream Weddings & Events

Events by Debra’s Details & Designs
Wake Forest

Find a Way Travel

Glenwood South Tailor & Alterations
743 W. Johnson St., Ste. A

Goodson Residential & Commercial Services LLC

JT Willis Moving Services

Lavish Leaf

Legacy Street Law

Life Lines

McLaurin Realty Group
555 Fayetteville St., Ste. 300

Mechanics and Farmers Bank
116 W. Parrish St., Durham

Men at Work Car Care Center
330 Tryon Road

Milan Public Relations

Nelson Orthodontics
10940 Raven Ridge Road

New Legacy Realty
5200 Greens Dairy Rd. Suite 9

Open Arms Child Care of NC LLC
5875 Sparrows Nest Way, Wendell

Pretty N Paid Media

Relatable Lactation

Renewed Strength Counseling Services
7419 Knightdale Blvd., Ste. 110, Knightdale

Triangle Doulas of Color

Urban Healing Counseling
8392 Six Forks Road, Ste. 201; 742 McKnight Drive, Ste. 200, Knightdale

The Wardsworth Group
2409-107 Crabtree Blvd., Ste. 103

Wobo Cleaning Services
919.888.7340‬

Arts, Music & Dance

Expressions in Rhythm Studio
3545 Maitland Drive

Music Is Life RDU

*Have or know of a Black-owned small business in Raleigh or Wake County that isn’t on the list? Email [email protected]

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  1. I’m a big fan of D & S, and I wouldn’t get a pedicure anywhere other than Adara Spa. However, many of the other businesses on this list are unfamiliar to me. Thank you for sharing it so I can start exploring!

        1. Good day. How can we get our business added to this list. We are Two Ladies and A Broom commercial cleaning company in Raleigh. Our number is 919-333-8855.

  2. This list is forgetting the Triangle Cultural Art Gallery in Raleigh, NC! They are great for classes, art lessons, and rental space! Also goes with out saying their artists work are amazing!!

  3. Thank you very much! I’ve been patronizing the same places. This list is more expansive.

  4. Skin Deep Life Coaching ( Black Owned)
    Life-Executive-Business-Personal Development Coach

    **Note: I also emailed you!🙂

  5. Capital Beauty Supply is a black-owned beauty supply store located in Raleigh, NC.

    3029 Capital Blvd., Suite 107
    Raleigh, NC 27604

  6. I am a Black man and I have Beautiful White Bird that I use for Weddings, Funerals and Special Events.

    I do releases in the Raleigh Area…

    Ceremonialwhitebirds.com

  7. Need a more extensive list of professional general contractors for home/property repairs, flood, water, fire, mold restoration contractors, home/property repairs/remodeling, flooring contractors, roofing and siding property, property upkeep/handyman repairs, custom designs/construction etc. Black contractors/black owned business go well beyond the food, hair and crafts!

    1. I’m looking for a black owned business that installs fencing..I thank you for your help

  8. How can I get my child care business on the list?
    Open Arms Child Care of NC LLC
    Wendell, NC
    919-878-6550

  9. Thank you so much. Didn’t know` most of these places existed. New adventures in dining await.

  10. My business:

    Just For U Custom Funeral Programs, Inc.
    “Make Celebrations of Life Memorable”

    Custom Keepsake funeral programs/brochures/bulletins.

  11. I would love to have my business added to the directory.

    AJ Custom Services, LLC
    Handyman Services
    Furniture Assembly
    TV Mounting, etc…
    2523731089

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