Black-Owned Businesses in Memphis, TN
Memphis has some of the most storied Black-owned restaurants in the South, along with coffee roasters, chocolatiers, galleries and theatre. Browse them here.
Kindred Block lists 9 Black-owned businesses and Black-led organizations in Memphis, including 3 restaurants, 3 shopping, 2 arts & culture and 1 food & drink. A few to start with: Alcenia’s, Cozy Corner and The Four Way.
9 listings · Updated October 2026
Restaurants
Soul Food & SouthernAlcenia’sDowntown soul food cafe on North Main known for sweet potato cobbler317 N Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
Soul Food & SouthernCozy CornerFamily barbecue joint on North Parkway smoking ribs since 1977735 N Parkway, Memphis, TN 38105
Soul Food & SouthernThe Four WaySoul food landmark in Soulsville serving Memphis since 1946998 Mississippi Blvd, Memphis, TN 38126Shopping
BookstoresDeMoir Books & ThingsMemphis bookstore centering Black authors, queer stories and banned booksMemphis, TN
Clothing & BoutiquesMbabazi House of StyleFair trade African print fashion and decor on Broad Avenue2553 Broad Ave, Memphis, TN 38112
Home & GiftsPhillip Ashley ChocolatesDesigner chocolatier with a Midtown shop on Madison Avenue1200 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38104Arts & Culture
Holiday shopping in Memphis?
See our Black-owned Small Business Saturday gift guide for Memphis: boutiques, bookstores, bakeries, coffee and more.
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Questions people ask
What Black-owned restaurants are in Memphis?
Kindred Block lists 3 Black-owned restaurants in Memphis, including Alcenia’s, Cozy Corner and The Four Way.
Are there Black-owned coffee shops, bakeries or bars in Memphis?
Yes. Look at Cxffeeblack.
How many Black-owned businesses are in Memphis?
Kindred Block currently lists 9 in Memphis, 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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