Valentine’s Day is on February 14.
Find amazing Valentine’s Day gifts from local Black-owned restaurants, florists, spas, bakeries & more!
Many would be surprised to find how many Cincinnati Black-owned shops offer Valentine’s Day specials. Use the list below to shop for flowers, sweets, and spa services from Black-owned retailers and plan your night out at a local Black-owned restaurant. The perfect Valentine’s Day date is loading!
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Restaurants with Table Service
Treat special someone to a meal with table service from a local Black-owned restaurant. Explore the following Black-owned Restaurants below.
The Aperture
Dine in
Mediterranean-style dishes like lamb shoulder, pasta dishes, bread, and beef tartare. For dinner.
900 E. McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206 (Walnut Hills)
513-550-0625
Boomtown Biscuits and Whiskey
Dine-in, Takeout
Southern-cooked foods include biscuits, fried chicken, ribs, pork, whiskey, and more for lunch or dinner.
9039 US-42 Suite H, Union, KY 41091 (Union)
859-384-5910
Nolia Kitchen
Dine-in, Takeout
New Orleans flavors with unconventional twists to familiar staples such as shrimp, crawfish, trout, and pork belly for dinner.
1405 Clay Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Downtown/Over-the-Rhine)
513-384-3597
Soul Secrets
Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery
Soul food staples include gumbo, jambalaya, fried catfish, shrimp, and grits for lunch or dinner.
1434 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 (Downtown/Over-the-Rhine)
513-721-7685
Yakitori Hibachi Lounge
Dine-in, Takeout
Chicken, shrimp, steak, or filet mignon paired with fried rice or yakisoba noodles and cooked hibachi style.
7505 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237 (Roselawn)
Roses, Flowers, and Floral Bouquets
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with flowers, plants, bouquets, arrangements, vases, and more. Explore the following Black-owned florists below.
Blossoms Florist
Give the gift of fresh-cut floral arrangements
8711 Reading Road, 45215 (Reading)
513-531-7673
Murrelle’s Florist
Give the gift of fresh-cut floral arrangements
629 Main Street, 45202 (Downtown)
513-665-4407
Touch of Heaven Floral Shoppe
Give the gift of fresh-cut floral arrangements
7626 Hamilton Avenue, 45231 (Mt Healthy)
513-522-7673
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Edible Treats, Cookies, Brownies, and Desserts
These Black-owned bakeries offer many delicious options, from yummy baked cookies to fancy desserts. Discover some of the best treats in the city.
Davis Cookie Collection
Give the gift of homemade, gourmet cookies with chocolate chips, brownies, and more
4926 Reading Road, 45237 (Bond Hill)
513-242-2483
Jazzy Sweeties Bakery
Give the gift of specialty cakes and desserts with icing
1006 E McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206 (Walnut Hills)
513-492-2535
Makers Bakers Co.
Give the gift of cookies, cakes, pies, and more. Featured cheesecake flavors include raspberry swirl, cinnamon roll, lemon lavender, and triple chocolate.
1801 Race Street, 45202 (OTR)
513-807-9748
Sugar
Give the gift of gourmet cookies, cakes, candy, and jars
6 W 14th Street, 45202 (OTR)
513-884-0787
Sweets by LaDawn
Give the gift of cake pops, brownies, cupcakes, cookies, and more
7032 Plainfield Road, 45236 (Silverton)
513-791-7938
Sweet Petit Desserts
Give the gift of mini desserts like brownie bites, mini cupcakes with frosting, cheesecake bites, and more
3546 Montgomery Road, 45207 (Evanston)
513-443-5094
The Sweet Place
Give the gift of cookies, cupcakes, ice cream, funnel cakes covered in whipped cream, and more types of dessert.
2910 Short Vine Street, 45219 (Corryville)
513-221-1370
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Service-Based Gifts, Massages, and Facials
Sometimes, the best gifts are the ones that offer relaxation and pampering. From massages to facials, here are service-based gift alternatives provided by Black-owned businesses in Cincinnati.
All About the Ahh Massage
Give the gift of a refreshing massage
7505 Reading Road, 45237 (Roselawn)
513-284-4243
Garden of Wellness
Give the gift of a refreshing massage or facial
432 Ray Norrish Drive, 45246 (Springdale)
513-823-9355
Grace + Grit Spa
Give the gift of a refreshing massage
6712 Montgomery Road, 45236 (Kennedy Heights)
513-818-3010
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Indulju Relaxation Boutique
Give the gift of a refreshing massage or facial
10748 Reading Road, 45240 (Evendale)
513-888-1400
Satori Holistic Massage
Give the gift of deep tissue massage, aromatherapy, and more
3825 Edwards Road Suite 28, 45244 (Oakley)
513-289-3062
Skinful Beauty
Give the gift of a facial, therapeutic and relaxation massage, and more
230 Northland Boulevard, 45246 (Glendale)
513-597-5071
Skin By Brownlee & Co.
Give the gift of a refreshing facial
7337 Montgomery Road, 45236 (Silverton)
513-351-7873
Tomaro’s Memories Skincare
Give the gift of a refreshing massage or facial
230 Northland Boulevard, Suite 226, 45246 (Springdale)
513-448-6461
Cincinnati Black-owned businesses interested in being added to the Black Valentine’s Day gifts list are invited to submit the company to the free, user-generated Black Business Database.
For more information, contact The Voice of Black Cincinnati.
Written by Crystal Kendrick
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