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Black-owned businesses around NYC

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Visiting NYC? Just looking for a new place to explore? Check out our recs for shopping Black businesses in and around NYC.
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Food

 
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Black Woman-owned Ramen shop. The Steak and Egg bowl is our fav
Ramen By Ra
 
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Best Trini food in NYC!
Ariapita
 
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Best oxtail Mac & cheese
Charm Bar & Restaurant
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Try the crab grilled cheese
The Crabby Shack
 
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If you're a grits person, we HIGHLY recommend the Shrimp & Grits
Brooklyn Residency
 
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Haitian- American cafe with a delicious food and smoothie/juice menu. Make sure you try their pikliz
Lakou Cafe
 
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Delicious Ethiopian Food!
Bunna Cafe
 
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You may need multiple visits because the whole menu is a must have
Sweet Catch BK

Shopping

 
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Largest selection of Black owned bevs
Happy Cork, Brooklyn, NY, Brooklyn, NY
 
Happy Buds Brooklyn
 
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Co-located with their bar
Franklin Cellars Wine & Spirits
 
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Bouquets for every budget and they have the best love story <3
Verdure Florist

Happier Hour

Places with great happy hour options - small plates and delicious drinks

 
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pro tip: they also have a cellar next door
The Franklin
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Be sure to get the catfish and truffle fries and thank us later
Lucky's Cocktail Lounge
 
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Be sure to get the cheeseburger taco
The Taco Bar
 
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Be sure to order the rum punch with sunset rum
Woodzzy Bar & Restaurant
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Try the Painkiller!
The Rum Bar (@therumbarbk) - Instagram
 
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Happy Hour Drink & Food Specials
Sweet Brooklyn Bar

Sweets

 
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For adults!
Kinky’s Dessert Bar
 
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So good, you can't believe it's vegan
Urban Dessert Lab
 
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Delicious cookies and family owned
Sofia and Grace Cookie Co
 
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Best donuts ever. They just happen to be vegan.
Cloudy Donut Co.

Coffee & Tea

 
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Vegan eats, Dog Friendly, Printer access
Ciao Bella Coffee: Home
 
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Haitian- Owned. Hosts lots of community events
Drip Beverage Lounge: Coffee Shop | Brooklyn, NY
 
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LARGE selection of teas, vegan eats, and Biggie Smalls cookies
Brooklyn Tea - Sip Something Sensational
 
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Extensive beverage menu- including juices and smoothies,  Lots of food options- including vegan and vegetarian options
Secret Garden - 347 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, New York