Black-Owned Businesses in South Carolina
Find Black-owned businesses in South Carolina, from Gullah and Lowcountry kitchens in Charleston to soul food, coffee and bakeries in Columbia. Listings are growing as we add more of the state.
Kindred Block lists 14 Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations in South Carolina, including 7 restaurants, 3 food & drink, 2 arts & culture and 2 shopping. A few to start with: Bintü Atelier, Gillie’s Seafood and Hannibal’s Kitchen.
14 listings · Updated October 2026
Cities in South Carolina
Restaurants
African & EthiopianBintü AtelierIntimate West African tasting dinners on Line Street8 Line St, Unit D, Charleston, SC 29403
Soul Food & SouthernGillie’s SeafoodJames Island seafood built on a grandmother's recipes805 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412
Soul Food & SouthernHannibal’s KitchenFamily-run Lowcountry soul food on Charleston's East Side since 198516 Blake St, Charleston, SC 29403
Soul Food & SouthernKiki’s Chicken & WafflesHomemade soul food and chicken and waffles since 20127001 Parklane Rd, Columbia, SC
Soul Food & SouthernMy Three Sons of CharlestonFamily-owned Gullah comfort food in North Charleston5237 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston, SC 29418
BBQRailroad BBQSlow-smoked brisket and civil rights history on Hampton Street2001 Hampton St, Columbia, SC 29204
CaribbeanTrini Lime Caribbean CafeTrinidadian doubles, aloo pies, and roti in Cayce2008 State St, Cayce, SC 29033Food & Drink
Bars & LoungesChayz LoungeLive jazz, wine, and small plates in West Columbia607 Meeting St, West Columbia, SC
Bakeries & DessertsSweet GG’s BakeryScratch-made cakes, cupcakes, and cookies in Five Points631-B Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205
Coffee & TeaVIBEZ.CoffeeVeteran-run community coffee shop in Columbia's Canalside622 Canalside St, Columbia, SC 29201Arts & Culture
Shopping
Clothing & BoutiquesThe Tiny TasselColorful handmade jewelry, clothing, and party goods on Spring Street46 Spring St, Unit B, Charleston, SC 29403
BookstoresTurning Page BookshopLowcountry indie bookstore with book clubs, author events, and story time205 N Goose Creek Blvd, Suite 115, Goose Creek, SC 29445Beauty & Grooming
Questions people ask
What Black-owned restaurants are in South Carolina?
Kindred Block lists 7 Black-owned restaurants in South Carolina, including Bintü Atelier, Gillie’s Seafood, Hannibal’s Kitchen, Kiki’s Chicken & Waffles and My Three Sons of Charleston.
Where can I get a haircut, braids or nails done at a Black-owned shop in South Carolina?
Try Renee Moore Beauty Bar. Open a listing for services, hours and booking links.
Are there Black-owned coffee shops, bakeries or bars in South Carolina?
Yes. Look at Chayz Lounge, Sweet GG’s Bakery and VIBEZ.Coffee.
How many Black-owned businesses are in South Carolina?
Kindred Block currently lists 14 in South Carolina, 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.
