Black-Owned Businesses in Kansas City, MO
Kansas City's Black business history centers on 18th and Vine. Find Black-owned barbecue, soul food, juice bars, breweries and museums across the city.
Kindred Block lists 6 Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations in Kansas City, including 3 restaurants, 2 food & drink and 1 arts & culture. A few to start with: Gates Bar-B-Q, Niecie’s Restaurant and PeachTree Cafeteria.
6 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
Galleries · Black-ledNegro Leagues Baseball MuseumNational museum of Black baseball history at 18th and Vine1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
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
Coffee & TeaRuby Jean’s JuiceryCold pressed juice and smoothie bar on Troost Avenue3000 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109
Wineries & BreweriesVine Street Brewing Co.Missouri's first Black-owned brewery, in the 18th and Vine District2010 Vine St, Building 2A, Kansas City, MO 64108Explore more cities
Questions people ask
What Black-owned restaurants are in Kansas City?
Kindred Block lists 3 Black-owned restaurants in Kansas City, including Gates Bar-B-Q, Niecie’s Restaurant and PeachTree Cafeteria.
Are there Black-owned coffee shops, bakeries or bars in Kansas City?
Yes. Look at Ruby Jean’s Juicery and Vine Street Brewing Co..
How many Black-owned businesses are in Kansas City?
Kindred Block currently lists 6 in Kansas City, 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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