50+ Black-Owned Businesses to Support in Memphis
Memphis doesn’t just have Black-owned businesses. It’s built on them. From neighborhood restaurants and longtime institutions to newer shops and experiences shaping what the city looks like right now, these businesses reflect the creativity, resilience, and pride that define Memphis.
Memphis doesn’t just have Black-owned businesses. It’s built on them. From neighborhood restaurants and longtime institutions to newer shops and experiences shaping what the city looks like right now, these businesses reflect the creativity, resilience, and pride that define Memphis.
Whether you’re grabbing a meal, booking an experience, or shopping small, supporting Black-owned businesses is one of the most direct ways to invest in the people and places that keep this city moving forward.
One11 Madison
Brunch, lunch, dinner, a cigar lounge, live music, special events, and more–One11Madison has it all and does it in style.
Kitchen Laurel
Breakfast and brunch spot in Cooper-Young known for delectable bites like sweet potato waffles, breakfast sushi rolls, or their big breakfast plates.
Biscuits & Jam
Chef Monique Williams-led restaurant (two locations). Biscuits & Jams is known, of course, for their great biscuits.
CxffeeBlack
A social enterprise and coffee brand that celebrates Black coffee culture through education, events, and specialty brews.
Dr. Bean’s Coffee Roasters
A small batch specialty coffee roaster and cafe located inside Stock & Belle.
Mahogany River Terrace
A go-to spot for elevated soul food, known for its lobster tail, lamb chops, and stunning views along the Mississippi River.
Hattiloo Theatre
The only freestanding Black repertory theater in the region, producing performances that celebrate Black stories.
Jasper Float Spa & Wellness Center
A luxury rest and recovery wellness spa in downtown offering a variety of massages from deep tissue to hot stone and candle wax to infrared saunas.
Amani Bath Spa
Unwind with offerings of mineral baths, massages, and skin services. They bring the hot springs experience to Memphis.
Wonky’s Not So Famous Treats
An unique sweet treats boutique that makes trying desserts an adventure. It’s all about the experience with Willy Wonka vibes.
Enchanted Tea Lounge
A cozy and elegant tea lounge with a vintage fee. They offer an authentic tea experience with dozens of tea varieties.
DeMoir Books & Things
An independent bookstore offering a diverse selection of books, comics, and more.
Pink Noire Beauty Supply and Cosmetics
A beauty supply company that caters to Black women offering gels & foams, shampoos, conditioners, creams, oils, and more.
Alcenia’s Restaurant
Acclaimed soul-food spot known first for its food and second for B.J.’s hugs.
Paula & Raiford’s Disco
Memphis’ most famous nightclub that will have you stepping right into the 70’s with their retro decor and light up dance floor.
Sage Memphis
Urban chic restaurant/bar with a sophisticated ambiance to match their delicious fusion of Southern, Creole, and Caribbean flavors.
Kaye’s Pints & Scoops
Handcrafted ice cream offered in a fun variety of flavors. Look for the fun hot pink containers.
LOVE Memphis
The chic lounge with live music and DJ nights, where big names like Rick Ross and Bow Wow make appearances.
SugaShack
The only Black-owned restaurant on Beale Street that offers southern cuisine staples like their crispy fried chicken and fried catfish. Cocktail and live music too.
District 12 Social Club
One of Memphis’ newest night clubs with a huge circular bar in the middle of the space.
Urevbu Contemporary
An art gallery that showcases cutting-edge pieces from global Black artists.
The Four Way
An institutional Memphis soul food restaurant with an expansive legacy having served notable leaders of the Civil Rights Movement including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Ashtar Garden Brunch
Stylish Southern brunch parlor in Cooper-Young with a mix of indoor and outdoor seating options.
Feast & Graze
Memphis’ notable spot for excellent charcuterie boards and gourmet sandwiches. Did you know that this is the first Black-woman-owned charcuterie shop in the nation!?
Lucyja Hygge
Metaphysical supply shop with crystals, tarot readings, incense, and other spiritual items.
Groovy Gratitude
Located in Uptown, this little gem specializes in smoothies, cold pressed juices, and bites!
Art House Cafe
Another gem, this time located in Soulsville right next to The Four Way. I love the smoked salmon sliders.
Sweet Aromas Dessert Studio
A bakery on Broad Ave. with grab and go desserts like dessert jars, cookies, cakes, brownies, and more.
The Chiro Place
An all Black-women-doctor led chiropractor business with multiple locations around Memphis.
Eggxactly Breakfast and Deli
Located in Whitehaven, they offer a full-breakfast menu and full-service lunch.
Pop's Kernel
A gourmet popcorn spot in Germantown known for their fun flavors and passion for individuals with special needs.
Poppz Soda Shop
This soda shop in Collierville lets you craft your perfect soda combinations with their unique flavors, syrups, and creams.
Chi Phi Food Truck
This Black-owned food truck brings the taste of both Philly and Chicago to Memphis with Chicago style dogs and Philly cheesesteaks.
The Genre
The Genre does a little bit of it all with both a restaurant, food truck, speciality events, and a brunch. It's the catfish for me!
Curry n Jerk
A Caribbean restaurant with authentic Panamanian and Jamaican recipes located in downtown.
City Tasting Box
For a taste of Memphis, the City Tasting Box specialty curates a blend of packaged goods highlighting Memphis businesses. Choose from six different boxes for a great gift or to treat yourself with!
The Artist Table
The Artist Table is a shared space where chefs and curators come together to create, connect, and showcase their craft. Rooted in community and culture, it’s a place for Memphis’ talent to tell stories through food and experience.
Dr. Champion's Herbal Blends
A historic drug and herb store specializing in personalized holistic care. They just opened a second location in downtown!
WKND Hang Suite
An urban upscale lounge with food, cocktails, and hookah.
Makeda's Cookies
You know it. You love it. Home to the best butter cookies in the world.
Margie's 901
An ice cream treatery located in downtown with a large variety of flavors and ice cream creations.
Suga Mama Snoballs
New Orleans styled snow cones plus milkshakes and nachos.
Blues City Tours
Blues City Tours offers exciting sightseeing tours and their popular Attraction Hop Bus, making it easy to explore the best of Memphis. The first Black locally owned sightseeing bus company in the city!
The Juice Joint
Head to Crosstown Concourse for the freshest juices, smoothies, and bowls.
Wild Bill's Bar & Grill
Step into an authentic juke joint when you visit Wild Bill's. You can't beat the music here. Kitchen and doors stay open late.
The Studio Karaoke Restaurant & Bar
The perfect spot to go to sing your heart out in Memphis’s only private-suite karaoke bar.
Uncle Red's Turkey Legs
This is the spot to enjoy fall-off-the-bone turkey legs that are smothered with mac n cheese, dirty rice, and lots more goodness.
Withers Museum Collection and Gallery
Withers is best known for his coverage of the Civil Rights movement and is widely recognized for providing photographic insights into American history.
Manhattan Sports Bar
Manhattan Sports Bar is and upscale bar & private cigar lounge.
The Bubble Bistro
Fresh handmade skinfood! All-natural bath & body luxuries infusing natural, locally grown and exotic ingredients from all over the world.
Royalty Wellness Spa
Memphis's premier medical spa, delivering advanced aesthetic treatments in a luxurious, relaxing environment.
The Mane Wilding
Floral studio that goes beyond just flowers offering everyday essentials and curated experiences.
Mixology School 901
Bartender school that also offers fun cocktail making classes for a date night or friends plus workshops and large group class opportunities.
Roots and the Revolution
Brings Black history to life through games, live trivia, and cultural storytelling. Next trivia night is February 28th!
LivingRoom
A relaxed space, think living room vibes, that curates special events from trivia and game nights to karaoke, concerts and yoga classes.
We know we're just scratching the surface of all the incredible Black-owned businesses making an impact in Memphis. We'll continue to grow this guide. Which of your favorites should we add to the list? Let us know in the comments!
Alexandria Richmond
I would love to suggest to add Memphis Conjure Supply, Genre Memphis Curry N Jerk, Patio Lounge And 507 Lux Lounge to the black owned businesses list!
Lisa Brown
We love this list! 😍 You definitely must add City Tasting Box to the list. The Majority Box is the perfect gift for Black History Month.
Sherica Taylor
Eggxactly Breakfast and Deli in Whitehaven should be added to this list.
Shun Williams
Sweet Aroma’s Dessert Studio would be a great addition to this listing!
Sederia Gray
I’m not sure if you are doing the greater Memphis area, but I have a medical cannabis dispensary in Olive Branch, MS.
Far & Dotter Cannabis Dispensary
The Shaws'
Please provide details on adding The Shaws' of Memphis, vacation rentals to your listings. We have several locations, Center City,(midtown) Countryside (Millington) and Main Options(Main Street) we'd like to share
Shey Pate
StretchLab Midtown Memphis’s http://stretchlab.com/location/midtownmemphis
Chanel
I would love to see Skin Envy Memphis added to this list! A black owned skin and wellness studio.
Www.Skinenvy.org
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