Black-Owned Businesses in Louisiana
New Orleans has some of the oldest Black-owned restaurants and gathering places in the country. Browse Black-owned Creole kitchens, coffee shops and bookstores in Louisiana, with more on the way.
Kindred Block lists 25 Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations in Louisiana, including 14 restaurants, 7 food & drink, 3 shopping and 1 tech & digital. A few to start with: Addis NOLA, Compère Lapin and Dooky Chase’s Restaurant.
25 listings · Updated October 2026
Cities in Louisiana
Restaurants
African & EthiopianAddis NOLAModern Ethiopian cooking on historic Bayou Road2514 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, LA 70119
CaribbeanCompère LapinChef Nina Compton's Caribbean meets New Orleans dining in the Warehouse District535 Tchoupitoulas St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Soul Food & SouthernDooky Chase’s RestaurantFamily-run Creole restaurant in Treme, open since 19412301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
CaribbeanFritaiHaitian street food and cocktails on Basin Street1535 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70116
SeafoodMorrow’sMother and son kitchen mixing New Orleans and Korean flavors in the Marigny2438 St. Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA
SeafoodNeyow’s Creole CafeMid-City Creole cafe known for chargrilled oysters and gumbo3332 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA
Breakfast & BrunchNice Guys NOLABrunch, chargrilled oysters and daiquiris on Earhart Boulevard7910 Earhart Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70125
Soul Food & SouthernOrlandeaux’s CaféFive generations of Creole and soul food, family-run since 19215301 S Lakeshore Dr, Shreveport, LA 71109
CaribbeanQueen Trini LisaTrinbagonian island soul food from a Trinidad-born chef in Mid-City4200 D'Hemecourt St, New Orleans, LA 70119
CaribbeanThe Bullfish BistroCaribbean soul and Southern heart, from jerk chicken to oxtails and brunch14241 Airline Hwy, Ste 105, Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Breakfast & BrunchUp & Adam EatzMid-City breakfast and brunch spot on Canal Street3903 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Cajun & CreoleVaucresson’s Creole Cafe & DeliCreole hot sausage po-boys from a family sausage maker since 18991800 St. Bernard Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116
Soul Food & SouthernWillie Mae’s NOLALegendary New Orleans fried chicken with a weekend brunch downtown898 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70113
Soul Food & SouthernZeeland StreetHome-cooked breakfast and plate lunches on Perkins Road since 19922031 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808Food & Drink
Coffee & TeaBackatown Coffee ParlourCoffeehouse on Basin Street near the French Quarter and Treme301 Basin St, Suite 1, New Orleans, LA 70112
Bars & LoungesBaroness on BaronneGlamorous cocktail lounge with small plates in the CBD339 Baronne St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Catering & Food TrucksChef CelestePrivate chef, catering and cooking classes from Chef Celeste GillServes the Baton Rouge area
Bakeries & DessertsChef Schonberg’s SweetsDelivery-only bakery for infused cupcakes, pound cakes and custom cakesServes Baton Rouge
Bakeries & DessertsCupcake JunkieScratch-made cupcakes, cookies and celebration cakes in Baton RougeBaton Rouge, LA
Bakeries & DessertsLoretta’s Authentic PralinesSmall-batch pralines and praline beignets in the French Market1100 N Peters St, Stall 9, New Orleans, LA 70116Shopping
Clothing & BoutiquesAnthony Lawrence CollectionCollegiate and lifestyle apparel boutique on Monterrey Drive3060 Monterrey Dr, Baton Rouge, LA
BookstoresBaldwin & Co.Bookstore and coffee shop in the Marigny named for James Baldwin1030 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
BookstoresCommunity Book CenterAfrican-centered bookstore and gathering space on Bayou Road for 40+ years2523 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, LA
Beauty & Grooming
Questions people ask
What Black-owned restaurants are in Louisiana?
Kindred Block lists 14 Black-owned restaurants in Louisiana, including Addis NOLA, Compère Lapin, Dooky Chase’s Restaurant, Fritai and Morrow’s.
Where can I get a haircut, braids or nails done at a Black-owned shop in Louisiana?
Try Lab & Lounge. Open a listing for services, hours and booking links.
Are there Black-owned coffee shops, bakeries or bars in Louisiana?
Yes. Look at Backatown Coffee Parlour, Baroness on Baronne, Chef Celeste and Chef Schonberg’s Sweets.
How many Black-owned businesses are in Louisiana?
Kindred Block currently lists 25 in Louisiana, 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.
