Last Updated: 7/1/22

On this page, you’ll find a directory of Black-Owned restaurants, ways to donate, and how to learn more. 

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RESTAURANTS

23rd Ave Brewery

Newly opened craft brewery in the Central District

Adey Abeba

Serving tasteful Ethiopian cooking & hospitality

Afella Jollof Catering

Serving authentic Senegambian food at Spice Bridge
SRW

Agelgil Ethiopian

Offering a menu that reflects the ancient healthy lifestyle

Ahadu Ethiopian Restaurant

Family-owned restaurant known for Tibs and Kitfo

Amy’s Merkato

Seattle’s Eritrean & Ethiopian Restaurant and Deli

Angel City Deli

Down home style food with traditional favorites

Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi

Asian-influenced contemporary steak and sushi
SRW

Baked From The Hart

Gourmet Southern desserts and pies

Bana Ethiopian Restaurant

Casual Ethiopian and Eritrean restaurant

Bananas Grill

Family-owned authentic halal fast food restaurant

Bongos

Authentic Caribbean cuisine in a casual beach in the middle of a city atmosphere

Boon Boona Coffee

Exclusively African coffee roaster based in Renton

Black Coffee NW

Youth-run coffee shops & community centers

Cafe Campagne

French bistro in the heart of Pike Place Market

Cafe Ibex

Serving traditional authentic Ethiopian cuisine in Mt. Baker.

Café Salem

Freshest and delicious Ethiopian dining experience

Café Soleil

American Breakfasts and Ethiopian dinners in Madrona

Campfire Coffee Co

Tasty wood fire roasted coffee made with grit, love and campfire
Seattle Good

Carolina Smoke BBQ

Home-style southern cooking from S. Carolina

Catfish Corner Express

Fresh farm-raised catfish with a Southern flair since 1985

Central Cafe

Eco-conscious cafe committed to urbanism

Classic Eats

Serving classic American comfort food & ambiance

Communion

Fostering community through the cultivation of fresh food and fine cooking
SRW

Corte Fino

Family-owned restaurant serving halal Mexican food

Creamy Cone Cafe

Family-owned ice cream cafe with sweet treats

Dat Creole Soul

Food truck with southern hospitality and creole favorites

Delish

Family-owned restaurant with authentic Ethiopian dishes
SRW

Drae's Lake Route

Rainier Beach neighborhood restaurant serving comfort food

Emerald City Fish and Chips

Southern recipes with a Northwest twist

Emma’s BBQ

Family-run BBQ with stellar customer service

Enat Ethiopian Restaurant

Authentic Ethiopian cuisine in a welcoming atmosphere

Ezell's Famous Chicken

A Seattle institution for over three decades

Falafel King

Authentic Middle-Eastern cuisine at Pike Place Market

Fat’s Chicken and Waffles

Southern, New Orleans-influenced restaurant

The Fish Box

Deliciously seasoned fish fried to perfection in grab & go box
SRW

Footprint Wine Tap

Seattle's first and only sustainable keg wine on tap bar

Geni’s Ethiopian Corner

Ethiopian & African catering serving Greater Seattle

Geo's Cuban Grill

Restaurant featuring authentic Cuban cuisine

Gravy

Modern American fare with southern and French influences

Heaven Sent Fried Chicken

Oprah's favorite fried chicken in town

Island Soul

Family-run restaurant serving Caribbean-inspired Soul Food

Jackson’s Catfish Corner

Family owned restaurant now back in the Central District

Jebena Cafe

Ethiopian restaurant with community spirit

Jerk Shack

Classic Caribbean food thoughtfully cooked with care

Jones Barbeque

Great selection of BBQ made with best ingredients

Joyce’s Market and Café

Neighborhood bistro and specialty food market

Juju’s Caribbean Kitchen

Authentic and fresh flavors of the Caribbean

June Baby

Celebrating the American South and its rich history

Kaffa Coffee

Authentic delicious Ethiopian coffee and cuisine
SRW

Karachi Cowboys

Flavorful and soulful Indian/ Pakistani soul food
SRW

Kezira Café

Serving deliciously prepared Eritrean and Ethiopian cuisine

King Philly Cheesesteaks

Serving authentic Philly cheesesteak sandwiches in Rainier Valley

Lil Red Takeout & Catering

Serving Jamaican and BBQ Soul food

Mama Sambusa Kitchen

Somali street food with famous Sambusa
SRW

Marjorie

Serving up food for the soul nightly with warm hospitality in Seattle
Seattle Made

Melo Cafe

Serving the freshest juice in an inclusive and welcoming environment

Meskel

Traditional Ethiopian cuisines located in the heart of Seattle

Métier Brewing

Brewing damn good beer and stronger community

Moe Vegan

Moe Vegan Weekends serving affordable delicious vegan cuisine

Mojito

Serving authentic Latin American & Cuban food in Maple Leaf

Momona Cafe & Restaurant

Serving traditional Eritrean dishes

Moyo Kitchen

Authentic East African food at the Spice Bridge Food Hall
SRW

Nana’s Southern Kitchen

Serving Southern food favorites in Kent and Covington

Osteria La Spiga

Neighborhood spot with authentic cuisine from Italy
SRW

Pam’s Kitchen

Caribbean food made with love and the flavors of Trinidad
Seattle Made

Peyrassol Cafe at Southport

Simple, rustic food with familiar flavors

Plum Bistro 

New American Vegan Dining in Seattle's Capitol Hill.

Poco Wine & Spirits

Neighborhood wine and whiskey bar on Capitol Hill

Qeerroo Restaurant

Serving East African Restaurant on Rainier Avenue

Queen Sheba Ethiopian Restaurant

Family owned in the heart of Capitol Hill

Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant

Serving Ethiopian cuisines with friendly service

Safari Njema

Joy of food expressed through Kenyan Cuisine

Scoop Du Jour

Neighborhood ice cream shop with fresh waffle cones

Shewa-Ber Restaurant

Keeping the authenticity of the Ethiopian food and culture

Simply Soulful Cafe

Serving signature Sweet Potato Pies
Seattle Made

SoSo Good

Seattle's mobile purveyor of fine authentic New Mexican food

Soul

Serving soulful Southern comfort food in the heart of Fremont
SRW

Soulful Dishes

Soulful comfort dishes, seafood, and daily specials
SRW

Sunset Cafe

Serving a mix of traditional Ethiopian & American diner fare

Taste of Congo

Authentic Congolese cuisine at Spice Bridge Food Hall
SRW

Taste of the Caribbean

Delicious fusion of Jamaican & Caribbean cuisines

The Barbeque Pit

Traditional BBQ menu with unique flavors

The Comfort Zone

Home-style foods with southern hospitality

The Lockspot Café

Serving fresh fish, meats for over 90 years.

The Original Philly’s

The best Philly cheesesteaks in town!
SRW

The Station

More than just a coffee shop, it's a gathering place for all

Tougo Coffee

Neighborhood cafe and bakery featuring best roasters

Tres' House of Cheesesteaks

Family-run and offering the ultimate cheesesteak experience

West Seattle Fish House

Serving classic fish ’n’ chips and clam chowder

Where Ya At Matt

Food truck bringing New Orleans soul food to Seattle

WUHA Ethiopian-American Cuisine

Ethiopian cuisine at Spice Bridge
SRW

Zagol Ethiopian Restaurant

Celebrate unique Ethiopian food culture

Zobel Ethiopian Food

Modern interpretation of classic dishes

ADDITONAL LISTS

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Memorial and Social Justice Funds – Fairly comprehensive list compiled by KEXP staff includes memorial, anti- police brutality, and Seattle based funds. 

  • Everybody’s Gotta Eat – Community Meal Program serving free food Thursdays and Saturdays 2-6 pm. From That Brown Girl Cooks!

  • Feed the People – Community Kitchen by Chef Tarik Abdullah, typically open Thursday through Saturday 1-6 pm, including vegan meals on Fridays. Check their instagram for latest information, read more about them from Seattle Eater and King5.

  • Plant-Based Food Share – An organization that focuses on giving families and individuals healthy food—specifically plant-based foods—they need during these times of uncertainty. Delivering to Seattle on Sunday and Monday and Federal Way on Friday. Donate here or Venmo chefariella (foodshareseattle)! 

  • Seattle BIPOC Organic – Supporting a variety of BIPOC organic food projects, including the above Plant Based Food Share, BIPOC farming in Seattle, and more. 

  • Ujamaa Food Circle – Collaboration between Black Star Farmers and Seattle BIPOC Organic to help  BIPOC families achieve food sovereignty by providing monthly healthy organic food boxes that nourish and educate, while honoring the foods of their ancestors.

  • Gathering Roots Retreat & Wellness Center – They say it best themselves, “…a Black led, Indigenous and POC centered wellness collective working to heal intergenerational trauma and provide place and space for JOYful growth! Through community wellness/activist teachers and sharing space with our farm, we intend to cultivate food and cultural sovereignty. ” Currently offering online events here.

 

  • Digital Undivided’s The Do You Fund: Up to $500 micro-investments to help Black and Latinx women entrepreneurs stay competitive during the pandemic. 
  • Natural Investments – A list of where to give, invest, bank, and more to help support Black economic liberation. From Natural Investments, socially responsible investment firm. 

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