Black-Owned Archives

Your Guide to 52 Black-Owned Restaurants, Wineries, Salons, and More

August was Black Business Month, and we spent it highlighting 52 Black-owned spots across Seattle that are shaping the city’s flavor, style, and spirit. From backyard BBQ joints and decadent dessert shops to trailblazing wineries and welcoming salons, these businesses reflect the kind of...

Black-Owned Sweets in the Greater Seattle Area

The greater Seattle area is rich in Black-owned sweetness — bean pies with history, galaxy-swirled donuts, island cakes, hand-dipped bon bons, cinnamon rolls at the drive-thru, and ice cream that’s as bold as its makers. Dessert hits different when it’s intentional. Choosing...

Business Spotlight: PJ’s Classic Homemade Ice Cream & Bon Bons

Seattle’s Central District is home to PJ’s Classic Homemade Ice Cream and Bon Bons, a family run creamery blending tradition with creativity. Sisters Michelle and Danielle Forbes bring plant based and dairy options to the neighborhood, inspired by their father PJ’s ice cream-making...

Black-Owned BBQ Spots in Seattle

Seattle-area BBQ (barbeque? barbecue?), Black-owned and full of flavor. These pitmasters are serving smoky, soulful plates that will have you coming back for seconds (and thirds). Here’s where to get your next fix 👇 🍖 Berry’s BBQ (Burien) – A Burien staple for over a decade, reopened by Judy Berry in 2022 to honor her late brother,...

Savor the Sunshine: 10 Black-Owned Seattle Restaurants with Outdoor Dining

Seattle in the summer means gorgeous sunny weather, making it the perfect time to enjoy a meal outdoors. It’s also Black Business Month, an ideal moment to celebrate and support the Black entrepreneurs whose creativity and dedication help make our city vibrant. Dining at a Black-owned...

Black History Month 2025: Community Impact Update

As we reflect on Black History Month, we're excited to share the impact our community made in supporting local Black-owned businesses in 2025. From shattering our Receipt & Receive program goals to launching unique collaborations like the "Together" Candle, this month was filled with...

Business Spotlight: WeRise Wines

Jamila Conley is the founder and owner of WeRise Wines, a company on a mission to bring access and awareness to diversity in wine by showcasing BIPOC, women, and other minority wineries and winemakers. Black winemakers make up less than 10% of the wine industry, women less than 20%, Latinx 15%. WeRise is building awareness of fantastic wines from...

Business Spotlight: Flora & Fauna

Nestled in the heart of Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square, Flora & Fauna offers a unique blend of indoor plants, vinyl records, and eco-friendly products. Ashley’s mission at Flora & Fauna is clear: She is committed to offering a diverse range of products that will help you transform your space into a personal haven. From live plants to...

Business Spotlight: Bonhomie Coffee Bar

Bonhomie (baa·nuh·mee) Coffee Bar is a Black and queer-owned Haitian-inspired mobile café that is bringing vibrant flavors and community spirit to South Lake Union. Co-owned by Michelle and Victoria Dean, this unique coffee experience offers Haitian coffee beans sourced from Haiti, complemented by handcrafted syrups that evoke the rich flavors of...