12 Black-Owned Las Vegas Businesses to Support Today (& Always)
by Kate Loweth
Red Tricycle is an anti-racist company against the systemic racism toward Black people and all people of color. We stand for justice, equality and humanity, and we support our Black families, co-workers, partners and community. One of the ways to do that directly is by supporting Black-owned businesses, many of which have already been affected by the coronavirus outbreak. We’ve rounded up some of our Las Vegas favorites below.
Chily Barkers
If you've never dreamed about a chili-topped cupcake then you are definitely missing out. This business is run by 13-year-old La'Rell and his mom and they make crazy-good cornbread cupcakes that are topped with chili and all the fixin's. Follow their Facebook page for menu and location information. You can order pick up from them via Grubhub.
5650 W. Charleston Blvd. #1 Las Vegas Hours: Tues.-Fri. 4-7 p.m. Online: facebook.com
Germz Be Gone
Established in 2017, Germz Be Gone is the premier mobile disinfecting company in Las Vegas. From child car seat and stroller disinfecting and detailing to disinfectant and probiotic fogging for homes, offices, gyms, classrooms, places of worship and more, look to Germz Be Gone for unique cleaning services we all can use. For the ultimate convenience, they make house calls. No judgment! Book your appointment online today!
Waffles for breakfast and waffle sandwiches for lunch is the name of the game at Waffles Cafe. This family-owned restaurant in the Aliante community of North Las Vegas is a fun place to bring the kids. In addition to their sweet and savory waffles, you can enjoy waffle pizzas, smoothies, tornado fries and chicken wings.
Vegas Roots Community Garden (formerly Tonopah Community Garden) is a community-based nonprofit organization in Las Vegas, Nevada. Opened and operated by parent organization Together We Can, the garden utilizes over four acres of vacant property right near Downtown Las Vegas. Since its establishment in March 2010, Vegas Roots continues to be the city’s first and only urban farm. They offer a Lil' Roots Garden Club to teach kids about urban gardening.
715 North Tonopah Dr. Las Vegas, NV Online: vegasroots.org
Philly Freeze-Me
Philly Freeze-Me is an authentic Italian Ice Store located in sunny Las Vega. The owner and founder of Philly Freeze-Me is a Philadelphia native who enjoyed Italian ice (known as "water ice" back home) regularly as a kid. While in Nevada, he could not find any Italian ice vendors that served authentic Italian ice like back home. With that in mind, he decided to open his own Italian ice store to bring a taste of the East to the West.
Philly Freeze-Me is centered around the kids and families in the community. The one thing the founder loves more than Italian ice is children. The store has several incentives and gives rewards to kids who have good grades in school, perfect attendance and great marks in sports.
This historic Westside spot offers Southern soul food and the lines around the block will tell you just how delicious it is. With super-low prices, you can enjoy all the ribs, sides, catfish, brisket and peach cobbler that you'd like. They also do catering for larger orders.
Established 2018, Tranquili-Tea provides gourmet organic loose leaf tea blends and accessories. Shop their products online for the perfect gift for that tea lover in your life.
The Cereal Killerz Kitchen is Southern Nevada's first and only cereal bar. Here, everyday is Saturday. Equipped with over 100 cereals from around the world, both dairy and non-dairy milk options and multiple toppings, their kitchen has something for everyone. Recreate your favorite childhood memories for breakfast, lunch or dinner—one bowl at a time!
Galleria at Sunset 1300 W. Sunset Rd. Suite 2837 Henderson, NV Online: thecerealkillerz.com
WeGoGamez is a killer mobile gaming theater! Up to 20 people can play video games at the same time. The WegoGamez mobile gaming theater has three 42″ LCD TVs on the inside along with limo style comfort seating. It’s fully air conditioned with LED lighting perfect for any party. The theater also has two 47″ TVs on the outside of the vehicle. With a total of five TV screens, everyone can play their favorite video game. WeGoGamez is the perfect entertainment for any party.
From food truck to full-scale restaurant, Big Jerk brings authentic Caribbean cuisine to the next level. Enjoy family recipes like jerk and curry chicken, curry goat, snapper and baked beans. Swing by on Sundays for a special brunch menu.
With roots in Atlanta, Georgia, Chef Stacey Dougan is an expert gourmet vegan and raw foods chef and nutritionist. Simply Pure offers a made-to-order menu with cooked and raw entrees, appetizers and raw desserts, along with a fresh-pressed juice menu.
Downtown Container Park 707 Fremont St. Las Vegas, NV Online: simplypurelv.com
Call Me Cake Soul Food
Call Me Cake is a soul food restaurant in Summerlin. Fried chicken, catfish, collard greens, candied yams and all your favorites. You can also order up made-from-scratch desserts for that special occasion.
