Black-Owned Businesses in New Orleans, LA
Find Black-owned Creole restaurants, coffeehouses and bookstores in New Orleans, from Treme to the Marigny.
Kindred Block lists 18 Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations in New Orleans, including 11 restaurants, 4 food & drink, 2 shopping and 1 tech & digital. A few to start with: Addis NOLA, Compère Lapin and Dooky Chase’s Restaurant.
18 listings · Updated October 2026
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
CaribbeanQueen Trini LisaTrinbagonian island soul food from a Trinidad-born chef in Mid-City4200 D'Hemecourt St, New Orleans, LA 70119
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 70113Food & 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
Bakeries & DessertsLoretta’s Authentic PralinesSmall-batch pralines and praline beignets in the French Market1100 N Peters St, Stall 9, New Orleans, LA 70116Shopping
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Questions people ask
What Black-owned restaurants are in New Orleans?
Kindred Block lists 11 Black-owned restaurants in New Orleans, 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 New Orleans?
Try Lab & Lounge. Open a listing for services, hours and booking links.
Are there Black-owned coffee shops, bakeries or bars in New Orleans?
Yes. Look at Backatown Coffee Parlour, Baroness on Baronne, Loretta’s Authentic Pralines and Nice Guys NOLA.
How many Black-owned businesses are in New Orleans?
Kindred Block currently lists 18 in New Orleans, 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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