Black-Owned Businesses in Cincinnati

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Looking for Black-owned businesses in and around Cincinnati? The Voice of
Black Cincinnati’s database of local Black-owned businesses has you covered!
Quickly find small- to medium-sized Black-owned companies within the greater
Cincinnati region. From top nail salons, retail and jewelry boutiques, restaurants,
and online businesses, here’s where you’ll discover an amazing list of different
Black-owned businesses to support.

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free. We aim to educate, recognize, and create opportunities for African Americans
in the region.

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1 Smokin Ash Hole

Specializing in authentic pit-smoked meats and soulful sides

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

1 Smokin Ash Hole is a Black-owned BBQ restaurant located in the Lockland neighborhood of Cincinnati. Owned by Le Cordon bleu alumna Chef Antoine Williams, 1 Smokin ash hole is known for its authentic pit-smoked meats and soulful sides. Menu Offerings Brisket Lamb Beef Ribs Turkey Ribs Pulled Pork Jerk Chicken Smoked Wings And...

6 'N The Mornin'

Specializing in Southern style breakfast

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

6 'N The Mornin' is a Black-owned breakfast restaurant serving classic breakfast dishes like pancakes, french toast, eggs, and more. Breakfast is the most essential part of the day, and the staff's job is to ensure that customers get the most significant meal for every hard-earned dollar. Owner Trey Graham and the team at 6...

Afromeals Cooking Classes and Catering

Specializing in African and Caribbean flavors and cuisines

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

Afromeals is a Black-owned African and Caribbean food spot in Cincinnati, Dayton, and Springfield specializing in African and Caribbean flavors and cuisines. The business is run by Chef Gabi Odebode who was born and raised in West Africa Ghana. Afromeals introduces you to the African and Caribbean food experience through their services and products. Their...

Alabama Que BBQ Restaurant and Catering

Home of Turkey Tips

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

Alabama Que is a Black-owned BBQ joint with a few sit-down tables that specializes in Southern-style smoked meats and accompaniments. Unlike other BBQ places, this savory spot uses a smoker to ensure maximum flavor. Operated by Dwan Ward, an African American restaurant owner, the business is located on Short Vine in Corryville, just blocks from...

Best Thing Smokin' Food Truck & Catering

"Where there's smoke, there's flavor" BBQ, soul food and much more!

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

Best Thing Smokin' is a full-service Black family-owned food truck and caterer owned by the Garr family. The Garr family has been serving the Greater Cincinnati Area quality, flavorful, family recipes with their catering service for over 20 years and with the food truck for the past five years. With a very wide range of...

Black Coffee

Wonderful coffee, friendship, service, and entertainment downtown

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

BlaCk Coffee Lounge is a Black-owned coffee establishment located directly next to BlaCk OWned Outerwear at the corner of Elm and West 9th Street. Both companies are run by Cam Means. Cam has a wonderful team providing wonderful food, coffee, and service. BlaCk Coffee Lounge is open longer than a normal coffee shop - 7...

BOL Acai Bowls

Artisan Acai Bowls, Fresh, Healthy

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

BOL is the first acai bowl bar in Cincinnati. Co-founded by Michael Moore and his wife Angel, BOL is serving a healthy alternative to combat the health crisis facing our communities. Acai bowls are a great way to incorporate fruits into your daily diet. Moreover, kids simply love acai bowls as a simple and tasty...

Boomtown Biscuits and Whiskey

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

Boomtown Biscuits and Whiskey is a rustic Black-owned restaurant in Union, KY serving elevated comfort staples and specializing in reviving the American Pioneering Spirit. You enter Boomtown and are immediately greeted by a warm and welcoming ambiance. The space has a nostalgic and modern atmosphere thanks to the warm wooden accents, gentle lighting, and...

C&M BBQ Grill

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

C&M BBQ Grill is a Black-owned restaurant located in Kennedy Heights near Pleasant Ridge, Silverton, and Kenwood that specializes in Jamaican and American barbeque classics. Operated by African American restaurant owner Mary Solomon, C&M BBQ Grill offers an extensive menu of comfort food with a homestyle Caribbean touch at a very affordable price. C&M...

Catherine's Good Eats Soul Food Kitchen

Specializing in soul food

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

Catherine's Good Eats Soul Food Kitchen is a Black-owned mom-and-pop diner offering lunch, dinner, and catering options in the heart of Lockland. The diner offers dine-in, carryout, and call-ahead orders. Guests can enjoy homemade, southern-cooked foods like collard greens, yams, meatloaf, mac and cheese, chili, homemade soups, and more. The diner also offers a variety...

Chef Nem Kitchen

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

Chef Nem Kitchen is a Black-owned to-go food service located in Avondale. The restaurant specializes in wings, tenders, shrimp, lamb, cajun alfredo, specialty fries, and even house-made 'Nemonade.' About the Owner Chef Nemuel Bonner is the owner and founder of Chef Nem Kitchen. Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Nemuel was introduced to cooking at...

Chico's Cheesecakes

It's an Experience!

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

Chico’s Cheesecakes is a Black-owned dessert company. Owned by Jasmine L. Williams, Chico's offers classic cheesecake, cheesecake jars, cheesecake brownies and other desserts. All desserts are handmade at Findlay Kitchen, a commercial space in partnership with Findlay Market. Chico’s Cheesecakes’ name derives from the brilliant man who created its recipe: the owner’s grandfather, Maurice “Chico”...

Cora's Cakery

An Elegantly Delicious Experience created just for the Customer

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

Cora's Cakery has opened in Over-the-Rhine with a lot to offer. With many different baked goods, something is always available to satisfy the customer's taste. The bakery is cashless, meaning customers can only pay with a card. The Black-owned cakery is not taking walk-ins, but all orders can be made online. Customers can custom order...

Cream + Sugar Coffee House

Coffee, breakfast and lunch with a focus on locally-sourced and plant-based ingredients in Evanston

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

Cream + Sugar is a Black-owned coffee shop that serves coffee, breakfast, and lunch with a focus on locally sourced and plant-based ingredients. This Cincinnati café prides itself on creating a space perfect for business meetings, catching up with friends and family, and a place to refuel or to simply be inspired through the eclectic...

Dada Smokes BBQ & Catering

Let Dada do the cooking.

Restaurants, Eateries and Caterers

Dada Smokes BBQ & Catering is a Black-owned food delivery and catering experience that has been in operation since 2015. They take great pride in providing quality food that families and friends can share and enjoy together through their catering services as well as their weekly delivery options. At Smokes BBQ & Catering, they believe...