36 Local Black-Owned Businesses & Non-Profits to Support Today

Bounce
Normally a go-to spot for kids' birthday parties and after-school play dates, Bounce is now offering private, outdoor sessions with Coach Ace and company. Contact them for more details!

9618 W. Pico Blvd.
Pico Robertson
323-842-0411
Online: bouncela.com

Little Play Society
In 2019, working moms, Latanya Foster-Phillips and Teree Henderson, opened Little Play Society, a creative indoor play and social space for moms and kids. Unfortunately, due to Covid, they had to shutter their brick-and-mortar location, but they're still offering classes outdoors on the weekends. Click here for more info!

Online: littleplaysociety.com

Design Hive
Little ones can learn to design their own games, create a light-up wand, build an art robot and more with Design Hive, a process-based design and technology studio founded by two veteran LA teachers. Currently, both private/small group and virtual classes are available, along with must-have at-home project kits for kids. 

5368 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles
Online: designhivela.com

Flavors from Afar
This recently opened spot has an ever-changing menu created by chefs who were former refugees and asylum seekers—the dishes they offer reflect the chefs’ vibrant cultures. For every meal purchased, Flavors from Afar donates non-perishable foods to a low-income family. Meals can currently be ordered from Postmates, Uber Eats, Grubhub and DoorDash.

1046 S. Fairfax
Carthay Square
714-623-9420
Online: flavorsfromafar.co

Stevie's Creole Cafe
The late, great restaurant critic Jonathan Gold said Stevie's had "the best gumbo this side of New Orleans." But wait, there's more. They also serve cornbread with—wait for it—peach cobbler butter. Food heaven. 

5545 Pico Ave.
Mid-City
323-413-2494
Online: steviescreolecafe.com

Bludso's Bar & Que
Enjoy Texas-style BBQ from owner-pitmaster Kevin Bludso, whose original Compton restaurant was a longtime favorite before he opened his latest outpost on La Brea. Read more about LA native Bludso here.

609 N. La Brea Ave.
Fairfax
323-931-2583
Online: barandque.com

Vanilla Black
Regulars rave about the lavender-flavored Layla Latte, along with the delicious pastries and friendly and inviting atmosphere at this Echo Park spot. It's temporarily closed, but we look forward to its reopening.  

1825 W. Sunset Blvd. 
Echo Park
Online: instagram.com/vanillablackla

Bloom & Plume Coffee
Located just below Echo Park, this colorful coffee spot offers charm, whimsy and, of course, coffee and treats.

1638 W. Temple St.
213-908-5808
Los Angeles
Online: bloomandplumecoffee.com

Chicken N Chips
If you've never tried their BBQ fried chicken sandwich, then you're missing out. This spot, which opened just before the pandemic, is worth a visit. Order for takeout or stay and dine on the patio.

2728 Fletcher Dr.
Atwater Village
323-922-1070
Online: chickennchips.com

Big Man Bakes
The man behind Big Man Bakes? William "Chip" Brown, a physician in training turned baker who stand 6'5" tall. He makes a mean red velvet cupcake with silky, smooth cream cheese frosting, plus a caramel apple option (think apple pie in a cupcake and more. There's also regular special flavor menu that's ever changing.

413 S. Main St.
Downtown
213-617-9100
Online: bigmanbakes.com

Poppy & Rose
Located near the Los Angeles Flower Market, Poppy & Rose serves up satisfying comfort food made with fresh ingredients. Must-order item? The restaurant's signature buttermilk fried chicken and waffle, with smoked honey butter, maple syrup and chives. 

765 S. Wall St.
Downtown
213-995-7799
Online: poppyandrosela.com

Swift Cafe
Using fresh and healthy ingredients, chef-owner Kyndra McCrary creates wholesome, nourishing dishes, including plenty of gluten-free and vegan options. The cafe, which just opened last fall, has already become a local favorite. 

4279 1/2 Crenshaw Blvd.
Leimert Park
323-815-4418
Online: swift-la.com

Harun Coffee
This community-based coffee shop, gallery and select shop, features beans imported from Ethiopia and Tanzania, and roasted in Arcadia, CA. In addition to coffee, they also serve smoothies, vegan donuts and toasts. You can also find masks, hats, tees and more gear via their website. 

4336 Degnan Blvd.
Leimert Park
323-815-9944
Online: harunintl.com

South LA Cafe
This family-owned cafe has remained open throughout most of the quarantine, providing coffee, food and more to the community. 

1700 Browning Blvd.
South LA
213-260-0633
Online: southlacafe.com

Black Bottom Southern Kitchen
Enjoy down-home style recipes made with locally sourced produce and meats, all freshly prepared in a warm and inviting atmosphere for takeout or delivery.

4806 Vineland Ave.
North Hollywood
818-856-8532

Online: blackbottomkitchen.com

Art Delectables
This organic gourmet catering company specializes in the most luxe sweets (think chocolate ganache-covered strawberries with 24 karat gold leaf) and hand crafted cheesecakes in an array of flavors. Owner Chef Simone, a parent herself, also created a Kid’s Snack Pack featuring treats made with organic, whole ingredients, no additives or artificial flavors, and 50 percent less sugar compared to other store bought snacks. 
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15215 Keswick St.
Van Nuys
310-654-9689
Online: artdelectables.com

Lou, the French on the Block
Owned by a husband and wife duo, this French patisserie and coffee shop brings a little bit of Paris to LA.

4007 W. Riverside Dr.
Burbank
747-241-8205
Online: louthefrenchontheblock.com

Uncle Andre’s BBQ
Enjoy classic southern comfort food with all the fixins!

11715 Moorpark
Studio City
818-763-8414

Mom's Haus
This family-owned restaurant has been serving up soul food for more than 25 years. With it's Mardi Gras theme, jazz tunes and the smell of Southern cooking, you'll feel like you're gearing up for a meal in the Big Easy.

14062 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys
818-786-1373
Online: eatmomshaus.com

Undergrind Cafe
Order breakfast all day with Grubhub, Postmates or Doordash. For something light, try the G.O.A.T. (avocado toast on toasted ciabatta with honey goat cheese, avocado, lemon-dressed arugula, red pepper flakes and fried egg) or go all out with Shrimp and Grits. 

2713 S. Robertson Blvd.
Beverlywood
310-730-6392
Online: undergrindcafe.com

Honey's Kettle
Chow down on made-from-scratch food, like the famous hand-dipped, fresh fried chicken, shucked corn, Ice-Shaker Lemonade, sautéed green beans, hand-mashed potatoes, and homemade biscuits with local honey.

9537 Culver Blvd.
Culver City
310-202-8063
Online: honeyskettle.com

Cafe Buna
It's all about the breakfast at this Marina del Rey coffee spot, where you can find both cheesy grits and an acai bowl on the menu, plus plenty of pancakes. Get plain buttermilk or buckwheat, or try the blue velvet with chocolate, red velvet with white chocolate chips, or pumpkin nut with bananas on top. 

552 Washington Blvd.
Marina del Rey
310-823-2430
Online: cafe-buna.business.site

CurlyKids & CurlyChic Hair
CurlyKids and their sister brand CurlyChic are black owned, family operated and women led. The products are available at Target, Walmart, Sally Beauty, Kroger and independent beauty supply stores throughout Los Angeles and Southern California, as well as the world!

Online: curlykidshaircare.com

Kindred Space LA
A hub for midwifery care, doula support, lactation consulting and more, Kindred Space LA offer classes in birthing, breastfeeding and weaning. Support this community-minded organization by contributing to their latest effort: creating a South Los Angeles Birth Center.

6820 La Tijera Blvd., #202
Inglewood
Online: kindredspacela.com

The Tree Yoga Cooperative
A non-profit yoga studio, The Tree describes itself "a community space that serves through community, mindfulness, yoga, social justice, and education." Both outdoor and virtual classes are currently available—you can even book your own private or small-group Zoom session for your whole family!

8227 S. Western Ave.
South Los Angeles
310-710-0744
Online: thetreesouthla.org

The Underground Museum
This hidden gem is more than an art gallery; it's a family run cultural space, offering free meditation and yoga, along with speakers, movie screenings and more. Stay tuned for their reopening in 2021. Until then, check out their online bookstore for a carefully curated selection of fiction, poetry, non-fiction, art and children's books.

3508 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles
323-989-9925
Online: theunderground-museum.org

African American Firefighter Museum
Housed in historic Fire Station 20 in South LA, this off-the-radar museum opened in 1997 to honor the first 100 years of African-American firefighters in LA. It is currently the only free-standing African American Firefighter Museum in the United States. 

1401 S. Central Ave.
Los Angeles
213-744-1730
Online: aaffmuseum.org

California African American Museum
Located in the heart of Exposition Park, CAAM is a hub of resources to explore the African-American diaspora in Los Angeles and beyond. Check out their online offerings, including Kids, Teens & Family Workshops.

600 State Dr. 
Exposition Park
213-744-7432
Online: caamuseum.org

Eso Won Books
Find everything from children's board books and coffee table books to novels and non-fiction, written by and about African American people. 

4327 Degnan Blvd.
Leimert Park
323-290-1048
Online: esowonbookstore.com

Reparations Club
This unique concept shop and creative space offering books for little ones and grown-ups alike.

4636 W. Washington Blvd.
Mid-city
323-591-0012
Online: rep.club

Cultural Interiors
Discover treasures and trinkets from the Caribbean, West Africa, Japan, Mexico, South America and beyond. 

4421 W. Slauson Ave.
Windsor Hills
323-292-1500
Online: culturalinteriors.com

Reflektion Design
Find African print fabric and accessories, including face masks, crossbody bags, baskets and more. Fabrics are sourced from around the world, and handmade in Los Angeles and Atlanta.

Online: reflektiondesign.com

1515 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
Hollywood
Online: aklias.com

Shades of Afrika
Located in Long Beach, this "mind, body, spirit shop" offers everything from books and beads to incense and sage. They also carry their own line of hair and skincare products. 

1001 E. 4th St.
Long Beach
462-436-2210
Online: shadesofafrika.com