Black-Owned Businesses in Detroit, MI
Detroit's Black-owned businesses include bakeries on the Avenue of Fashion, soul food and East African kitchens, independent bookstores, beauty brands and the Charles H. Wright Museum. Browse them in one place.
Kindred Block lists 14 Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations in Detroit, including 5 beauty & grooming, 4 restaurants, 2 food & drink and 2 shopping. A few to start with: Bare Skin Facial and Waxing Studio, Textures by Nefertiti and The Lip Bar.
14 listings · Updated October 2026
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Beauty & Grooming
Skincare & EstheticsBare Skin Facial and Waxing StudioEast Jefferson studio for sculpting facials, buccal massage and waxing2921 E Jefferson Ave Suite 305, Detroit, MI 48207
Hair SalonsTextures by NefertitiMidtown Detroit natural hair salon with a holistic, spa-style approach6525 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
BarbershopsThe Social Club Grooming Co.Detroit grooming shop offering men's cuts across cultures5272 Anthony Wayne Dr, Detroit, MI 48202
Nail SalonsThe TEN Nail BarDetroit luxury nail bar for manicures, pedicures, waxing and lashes6541 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202Restaurants
African & EthiopianBaobab FareBurundian and East African restaurant in New Center6568 Woodward Ave, Suite 100, Detroit, MI 48202
Soul Food & SouthernDetroit Vegan SoulPlant-based soul food kitchen on Grand River Avenue19614 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
Soul Food & SouthernFixins Soul KitchenFull-service soul food restaurant in Paradise Valley1435 Randolph St, Detroit, MI 48226
Soul Food & SouthernSavannahBlueNorthern soul food and cocktails off Times Square downtown1431 Times Square, Detroit, MI 48226Food & Drink
Shopping
Home & Local Services
Holiday shopping in Detroit?
See our Black-owned Small Business Saturday gift guide for Detroit: boutiques, bookstores, bakeries, coffee and more.
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Questions people ask
What Black-owned restaurants are in Detroit?
Kindred Block lists 4 Black-owned restaurants in Detroit, including Baobab Fare, Detroit Vegan Soul, Fixins Soul Kitchen and SavannahBlue.
Where can I get a haircut, braids or nails done at a Black-owned shop in Detroit?
Try Bare Skin Facial and Waxing Studio, Textures by Nefertiti, The Lip Bar and The Social Club Grooming Co.. Open a listing for services, hours and booking links.
Are there Black-owned coffee shops, bakeries or bars in Detroit?
Yes. Look at Good Cakes and Bakes and Sweet Potato Sensations.
How many Black-owned businesses are in Detroit?
Kindred Block currently lists 14 in Detroit, 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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