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
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
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
Sircastletees
610 W. South St.
Social Status
308 Parham St.
TresLife
119 Wind Chime Court, Ste. 2
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
6608 Six Forks Road, Ste. 102
City Market Barber and Style Shop
307 S. Blount St.
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
CLS COX Locksmith
3009 Village Park Drive, Ste. B, Knightdale
DDR Realty
1 Glenwood, 5th Floor
Dream Weddings & Events
3708 Benson Drive, Raleigh, NC
Events by Debra’s Details & Designs
Wake Forest
Glenwood South Tailor & Alterations
743 W. Johnson St., Ste. A
Goodson Residential & Commercial Services LLC
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
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
Renewed Strength Counseling Services
7419 Knightdale Blvd., Ste. 110, Knightdale
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
*Have or know of a Black-owned small business in Raleigh or Wake County that isn’t on the list? Email [email protected]
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!
How can I get my business on the list. We have been at this same location going on 19 years.
BOX-2B-FIT℠ 8804 Gulf Court, Raleigh, NC 27617. [email protected], 919-539-1508, https://box2bfit.com.
Thanks, we’ve added you!
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.
Here are more Black owned businesses that I have personally gone to and been very pleased:
TrapFit Raleigh (Gym)
https://www.trapfitraleigh.com/
Something To Smile About (Dentist)
https://southraleighdentist.com/
Juiced! Juice Bar (Organic juice and smoothies)
https://m.facebook.com/Juiced-1700936183298164/
These are rare finds really committed to bring quality to Southeast Raleigh
Thank you for sharing these with us!
Zapples should be on this list!
[email protected]
http://Www.Enjoyzapples.Com
Thank you for sharing!
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!!
CLS Locksmith is a black owned busines
https://clscoxlocksmith.com/
Garner 5th Avenue Pharmacy
1315 5th Avenue Garner NC 27529
Thomas Bunch- owner
Thank you very much! I’ve been patronizing the same places. This list is more expansive.
Skin Deep Life Coaching ( Black Owned)
Life-Executive-Business-Personal Development Coach
**Note: I also emailed you!🙂
Please add Flavors Ice Cream in Raleigh to this list
2831 Jones Franklin Rd. Raleigh NC 27606
http://www.flavorsicecream.net
COSIGN1975
1731 TRAWICK RD
STE 104B
RALEIGH , NC 27604
RETAIL
Capital Beauty Supply is a black-owned beauty supply store located in Raleigh, NC.
3029 Capital Blvd., Suite 107
Raleigh, NC 27604
Please add Kelley Consulting Firm, D&I, EEO, Training, Investigations
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
this is a really great nonprofit organization for black women.
Please add Bening Pest Management
Your business has been added! Thank you!
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!
I’m looking for a black owned business that installs fencing..I thank you for your help
How can I get my child care business on the list?
Open Arms Child Care of NC LLC
Wendell, NC
919-878-6550
We have added your business!
How do we get The Naked Empanada on this list? My husband is the owner.
Added!
Thank you so much. Didn’t know` most of these places existed. New adventures in dining await.
My business:
Just For U Custom Funeral Programs, Inc.
“Make Celebrations of Life Memorable”
Custom Keepsake funeral programs/brochures/bulletins.
I would love to have my business added to the directory.
AJ Custom Services, LLC
Handyman Services
Furniture Assembly
TV Mounting, etc…
2523731089
It would be an honor to be included in this listing. I am an event planner.
Events by Debra’s Details & Designs
Wake Forest, NC
[email protected]
984-235-0441
Thank you so much for adding my company to the listing. I apologize for making a second request. Would it be possible to revise the listing include a hyperlink to my website: http://www.DebrasDetailsDesigns.com?
Added that for you!
Can we please be added to the list for Health & Wellness? We’ve been open since July 2020.
Hemp 2 Heal CBD Store
6451 Triangle Plantation Drive, Suite 108
Raleigh, NC 27616
http://www.hemp2heal.online
Owner, Matthew McDonald
Thank you in advance!