Black-Owned American & Comfort Food Restaurants

Every listing below is a Black-owned business we have researched. Pick a city to narrow it down, or open a listing for hours, contact details and directions.

Kindred Block lists 21 Black-owned American & comfort food restaurants in 15 cities across 12 states. The most are in Baltimore, MD (3); Tacoma, WA (3); Nashville, TN (2).

21 listings · Updated October 2026

Ben’s Chili Bowl, Washington, DCAmerican & Comfort FoodBen’s Chili BowlU Street diner famous for the DC half-smoke since 19581213 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009BLK Swan, Baltimore, MDAmerican & Comfort FoodBLK SwanHarbor East spot for New American plates, creative cocktails and weekend DJs1302 Fleet St, Baltimore, MDCascadia Public House, Spokane, WAAmerican & Comfort FoodCascadia Public HouseNorth Spokane gastropub built on Northwest farms and drinks6314 N Ash St, Spokane, WA 99208Cheddar Jackson, Richmond, VAAmerican & Comfort FoodCheddar JacksonGrilled cheese and panini takeout studio in Jackson Ward522 N 2nd St, Richmond, VA 23219Down North Pizza, Philadelphia, PAAmerican & Comfort FoodDown North PizzaDetroit-style pizza shop in Strawberry Mansion2804 W Lehigh Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19132Earle’s on Crenshaw, Los Angeles, CAAmerican & Comfort FoodEarle’s on CrenshawHot dog and burger counter on Crenshaw with a large vegan menu3864 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008Go Philly Cheesesteaks & Wings, Tacoma, WAAmerican & Comfort FoodGo Philly Cheesesteaks & WingsPhilly-style cheesesteaks, wings and catfish in Tacoma and Lakewood1524 Tacoma Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98402Happy Cafe, Virginia Beach, VABreakfast & BrunchHappy CafeVirginia Beach breakfast and lunch spot with weekend brunch and signature donuts1270 Diamond Springs Rd #102, Virginia Beach, VA 23455His Place Eatery, Indianapolis, INSoul Food & SouthernHis Place EaterySmoked meats and soul food comfort plates on the east side6916 E 30th St, Indianapolis, IN 46219Jerkin Chicken, Jersey City, NJCaribbeanJerkin ChickenFamily-run Jamaican restaurant and food truck in Jersey City234 West Side Ave, Jersey City, NJJewel of the North, Spokane, WAAmerican & Comfort FoodJewel of the NorthBlack-owned neighborhood gastropub in Browne's Addition1924 W Pacific Ave, Spokane, WA 99201Josephine’s Kitchen, Jackson, MSAmerican & Comfort FoodJosephine’s KitchenHenny wings, loaded potatoes and comfort plates to go4638 Hanging Moss Rd, Jackson, MS 39206Prince’s Hot Chicken, Nashville, TNSoul Food & SouthernPrince’s Hot ChickenThe family behind Nashville's original hot chicken, served since 19455814 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211Quickie Too, Tacoma, WASoul Food & SouthernQuickie TooHilltop's longtime home for hearty vegan comfort food1324 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405Rooted Rotisserie, Baltimore, MDAmerican & Comfort FoodRooted RotisserieFrench-style rotisserie chicken in Hollins Market1116 Hollins St, Baltimore, MD 21223Slim & Husky’s Pizza Beeria, Nashville, TNAmerican & Comfort FoodSlim & Husky’s Pizza BeeriaHip-hop themed pizza shop started by three TSU friends911 Buchanan St, Nashville, TN 37208Steve’s Hot Dogs, St. Louis, MOAmerican & Comfort FoodSteve’s Hot DogsHome of the St. Louis Dog on South Grand, started from a 2008 cart3145 S Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118The Crispy Chick, Cleveland, OHAmerican & Comfort FoodThe Crispy ChickHormone-free chicken tenders and house sauces on Woodland Ave5618 Woodland Ave, Cleveland, OH 44104The Fish House Cafe, Tacoma, WASeafoodThe Fish House CafeFried seafood and comfort plates on MLK Way1814 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma, WA 98405Trust, San Diego, CAAmerican & Comfort FoodTrustWood-fired New American restaurant in Hillcrest3752 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92103Water for Chocolate, Baltimore, MDBreakfast & BrunchWater for ChocolateButchers Hill brunch and dinner spot from Chef Sean Guy1841 E Lombard St, Baltimore, MD 21231

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How do I find Black-owned American & comfort food restaurants near me?

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Which cities have the most Black-owned American & comfort food restaurants?

On Kindred Block right now: Baltimore, MD (3); Tacoma, WA (3); Nashville, TN (2).

How do you know these businesses are Black-owned?

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