Black-Owned Businesses in California
From Leimert Park, Crenshaw and Inglewood to Oakland and San Diego, California's Black-owned businesses span soul food, Caribbean and East African kitchens, coffee roasters, bookstores, barbers and cultural centers.
Kindred Block lists 25 Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations in California, including 10 restaurants, 8 food & drink, 4 beauty & grooming and 2 arts & culture. A few to start with: Awash Ethiopian Restaurant and Market, Bridgetown Roti and Earle’s on Crenshaw.
25 listings · Updated October 2026
Cities in California
Restaurants
African & EthiopianAwash Ethiopian Restaurant and MarketEthiopian restaurant and market on El Cajon Boulevard since 20082884 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
CaribbeanBridgetown RotiBajan and Trinidadian Caribbean restaurant in East Hollywood858 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029
American & Comfort FoodEarle’s on CrenshawHot dog and burger counter on Crenshaw with a large vegan menu3864 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008
African & EthiopianFlavors of East AfricaKenyan restaurant on El Cajon Boulevard serving since 19952322 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
Soul Food & SouthernHarold & Belle’sLong-running Creole restaurant on West Jefferson Boulevard2920 W Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018
Soul Food & SouthernLois the Pie QueenSoul food breakfast spot and pie shop on 60th Street851 60th St, Oakland, CA 94608
Soul Food & SouthernSouley VeganPlant-based Louisiana Creole soul food in Jack London Square101 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
Soul Food & SouthernThe Serving SpoonFamily-run soul food breakfast and lunch spot in Inglewood since 19831403 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302
American & Comfort FoodTrustWood-fired New American restaurant in Hillcrest3752 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
African & EthiopianTwo HommésAfro-centric eatery blending West African and Latin dishes902 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90302Food & Drink
Coffee & TeaHilltop Coffee + KitchenCoffee and breakfast cafe on La Brea Avenue in Inglewood170 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA 90301
Bakeries & DessertsJames and the Giant CupcakeCupcake bakery and custom cake shop near Lake Merritt175 Bay Pl, Oakland, CA 94610
Bakeries & DessertsMaya’s CookiesBlack-owned gourmet vegan cookie bakery near Grantville4760 Mission Gorge Pl Ste G, San Diego, CA 92120
Bakeries & DessertsNomad DonutsNorth Park shop for artisan donuts and Montreal-style bagels3102 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Coffee & TeaRed Bay CoffeeBlack-owned specialty roaster with cafes in Oakland3206 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
Markets & Specialty FoodsSimply WholesomeHealth food store and restaurant on Slauson with vegan options4508 W Slauson Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90043
Bakeries & DessertsSweet Red PeachScratch bakery known for red velvet cake and peach cobbler1035 S Prairie Ave Ste 2, Inglewood, CA 90301Beauty & Grooming
BarbershopsFreshly Faded Barber + ShopNorth Park barbershop for fades, tapers and razor shaves2850 El Cajon Blvd Ste 1, San Diego, CA 92104
Nail SalonsLive in Color StudioEast Bay nail art studio that doubles as a creative community hub3705 Castro Valley Blvd, Castro Valley, CA 94546
Skincare & EstheticsSmiles & Sprinkles SkincareStudio City esthetician for acne, hyperpigmentation and custom facials4419 Coldwater Canyon Ave Suite A, Studio City, CA 91604
BarbershopsThe Barbershop ClubMembers-only Koreatown barbershop and social club for creative men3515 Wilshire Blvd #326, Los Angeles, CA 90010Arts & Culture
Theater & Dance · Black-ledEbony Repertory TheatreAfrican American professional theatre company at the Nate Holden PAC4718 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Galleries · Black-ledWorldBeat Cultural CenterBalboa Park cultural center celebrating African diaspora cultures2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101Shopping
Questions people ask
What Black-owned restaurants are in California?
Kindred Block lists 10 Black-owned restaurants in California, including Awash Ethiopian Restaurant and Market, Bridgetown Roti, Earle’s on Crenshaw, Flavors of East Africa and Harold & Belle’s.
Where can I get a haircut, braids or nails done at a Black-owned shop in California?
Try Freshly Faded Barber + Shop, Live in Color Studio, Smiles & Sprinkles Skincare and The Barbershop Club. Open a listing for services, hours and booking links.
Are there Black-owned coffee shops, bakeries or bars in California?
Yes. Look at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant and Market, Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen, James and the Giant Cupcake and Maya’s Cookies.
How many Black-owned businesses are in California?
Kindred Block currently lists 25 in California, and the list grows every week. Know one we are missing? You can add it for free.
Know a Black-owned business we are missing?
Listings on Kindred Block are free. Owners can claim and update their page any time.
