Black-Owned Businesses in San Diego, CA
Find Black-owned restaurants, bakeries, barbers and cultural centers in San Diego, from North Park and City Heights to Balboa Park.
Kindred Block lists 7 Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations in San Diego, including 3 restaurants, 3 food & drink, 1 beauty & grooming and 1 arts & culture. A few to start with: Awash Ethiopian Restaurant and Market, Flavors of East Africa and Trust.
7 listings · Updated October 2026
African & EthiopianAwash Ethiopian Restaurant and MarketEthiopian restaurant and market on El Cajon Boulevard since 20082884 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
African & EthiopianFlavors of East AfricaKenyan restaurant on El Cajon Boulevard serving since 19952322 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92104
BarbershopsFreshly Faded Barber + ShopNorth Park barbershop for fades, tapers and razor shaves2850 El Cajon Blvd Ste 1, San Diego, CA 92104
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
American & Comfort FoodTrustWood-fired New American restaurant in Hillcrest3752 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103
Galleries · Black-ledWorldBeat Cultural CenterBalboa Park cultural center celebrating African diaspora cultures2100 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101Holiday shopping in San Diego?
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Questions people ask
What Black-owned restaurants are in San Diego?
Kindred Block lists 3 Black-owned restaurants in San Diego, including Awash Ethiopian Restaurant and Market, Flavors of East Africa and Trust.
Where can I get a haircut, braids or nails done at a Black-owned shop in San Diego?
Try Freshly Faded Barber + Shop. Open a listing for services, hours and booking links.
Are there Black-owned coffee shops, bakeries or bars in San Diego?
Yes. Look at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant and Market, Maya’s Cookies and Nomad Donuts.
How many Black-owned businesses are in San Diego?
Kindred Block currently lists 7 in San Diego, 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?
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