Black-Owned Businesses in Missouri
St. Louis and Kansas City both have rich Black business histories, from 18th and Vine to South Grand. Find Black-owned barbecue, soul food, bakeries, coffee, breweries and museums across Missouri.
Kindred Block lists 11 Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations in Missouri, including 5 restaurants, 4 food & drink and 2 arts & culture. A few to start with: Gates Bar-B-Q, Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant and Niecie’s Restaurant.
11 listings · Updated October 2026
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BBQGates Bar-B-QFamily run Kansas City barbecue institution dating to 19463205 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111
African & EthiopianMeskerem Ethiopian RestaurantEthiopian restaurant on South Grand serving shared platters since 20073210 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118
Soul Food & SouthernNiecie’s RestaurantFamily soul food and breakfast spot on Troost since 19856441 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131
Soul Food & SouthernPeachTree CafeteriaSoul food cafeteria line on Eastwood Trafficway since 19966800 Eastwood Trafficway, Kansas City, MO 64129
American & Comfort FoodSteve’s Hot DogsHome of the St. Louis Dog on South Grand, started from a 2008 cart3145 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118Food & Drink
Bakeries & DessertsLa Patisserie ChouquetteFrench pastry shop by chef Simone Faure in Botanical Heights1626 Tower Grove Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Coffee & TeaRuby Jean’s JuiceryCold pressed juice and smoothie bar on Troost Avenue3000 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109
Bakeries & DessertsSweetArt Bakeshop & CafeAll vegan bakeshop and cafe in Midtown's Coronado building3701 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Wineries & BreweriesVine Street Brewing Co.Missouri's first Black-owned brewery, in the 18th and Vine District2010 Vine St, Building 2A, Kansas City, MO 64108Arts & Culture
Galleries · Black-ledNegro Leagues Baseball MuseumNational museum of Black baseball history at 18th and Vine1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Galleries · Black-ledThe Griot Museum of Black HistoryMuseum of Black history and culture in north St. Louis since 19972505 St. Louis Ave, St. Louis, MO 63106Questions people ask
What Black-owned restaurants are in Missouri?
Kindred Block lists 5 Black-owned restaurants in Missouri, including Gates Bar-B-Q, Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant, Niecie’s Restaurant, PeachTree Cafeteria and Steve’s Hot Dogs.
Are there Black-owned coffee shops, bakeries or bars in Missouri?
Yes. Look at La Patisserie Chouquette, Ruby Jean’s Juicery, SweetArt Bakeshop & Cafe and Vine Street Brewing Co..
How many Black-owned businesses are in Missouri?
Kindred Block currently lists 11 in Missouri, 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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