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Immerse yourself in the rich culture, history, and community of downtown Richmond by visiting these Richmond Black-owned businesses. From locally loved restaurants and coffee shops to boutiques, services, and specialty stores, this guide highlights some of the best Black-owned restaurants, shops, and small businesses in Richmond.

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Black-Owned Businesses in Downtown Richmond

Explore Black-Owned Businesses in:

Arts District | Financial District | Jackson Ward | Manchester | Monroe Ward | Shockoe Bottom | Shockoe Slip

Restaurants

• The Black Olive Pizzeria, 15 W. Broad Street

• Jamaica House, 416 W. Broad Street

• Le Cache Dulcet, 109 E. Broad Street

• The Riviere, 506 W. Broad Street

• Sweet P's, 304 W. Broad Street

• Urban Hang Suite, 304 E. Broad Street

Shopping

• Barky’s, 18 E. Broad Street

• Chilalay, 212 W. Broad Street

• Haqq's Drawer, 11 E. Broad Street

• Natroganix, 105 E. Broad Street

• Scoreboard Collectibles, 312 Brook Road

• Waller & Co. Jewelers, 19 E. Broad Street

Services

• CNTR, 318 W. Broad Street

• Harvey's Barbershop, 1134 N. 25th Street

• Kicks Klinic, 22 E. Broad Street

• McCormick's Progressive Barbershop, 100 E. Broad Street

• The WildHearts Club Tattoo, 404 W. Broad Street

Attractions

• Elegba Folklore Society, 101 E. Broad Street

• MySelfies Museum, 12 W. Broad Street

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Black-Owned Businesses in the Financial District

Restaurants

• 521 Biscuits & Waffles, 521 E. Main Street

• Charlotte’s Southern Deli & Tapas, 200 S. 10th Street

• Vagabond, 700 E. Broad Street

Shopping

• Castor Pollux, 16 N. 8th Street

Services

• Harrell & Chambliss LLP, 1021 E. Cary Street, Ste. 800

Things To Do

• Sweet Wynns, 1209 E. Main Street

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Black-Owned Businesses in Jackson Ward

Restaurants

• Buna Kurs, 402 1/2 2nd Street

• Cafe Synai, 416 N. 1st Street

• Cheddar Jackson, 522 N. 2nd Street

• The Hive Bar & Grill, 23 W. Marshall Street

• Mama J’s Kitchen, 415 N. 1st Street

• ML Steak, 328 E. Broad Street

• One Way Cream & Goodies, 407 N. 1st Street

• One Way Market, 404 N. 1st Street

• PacQ's Kitchen, 541 N. 2nd Street

• Penny’s Wine Shop, 405 Brook Road

• Side Chic, 219 E. Clay Street

• The Speakeasy Grill, 526 N. 2nd Street

Shopping

• Lava the Label, 305 N. 2nd Street

• Shakoor’s Merchandise, 319 N. 2nd Street

Services

• Canvas the Salon, 212 E. Clay Street

• Elysian Spa and Beauty, 319 Brook Road

• Image Enhancement Center, 00 E. Broad Street

• Indigo Salon, 323 N. 2nd Street

• Jahmal's Hair Salon, 315 N. 1st Street

• Lily Black, 212 E. Clay Street

• The Loft, 200 W. Marshall Street

• Moizelle’s Cleaners & Launderer, 410 N. 1st Street

• Taylor’s Barber Shop, 11 E. Broad Street

Attractions

• Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, 122 W. Leigh Street

• The Hippodrome Theater, 528 N. 2nd Street

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Black-Owned Businesses in Manchester

Restaurants

• Brewer's Cafe, 1125 Bainbridge Street

• Croaker’s Spot, 1020 Hull Street

• Ironclad Sports Bar & Grill, 924 McDonough Street

• Juice Life RVA, 201 W. 7th Street

• M&F Jamaican, 1400 Semmes Avenue

• Philly Vegan, 1126 Hull Street

• Pig & Brew, 1313 Hull Street

• Red Hibachi & Beer, 1011 Hull Street

• RVA Street Foodies, 1011 Hull Street

• Scharolina's Custom Cakes and Confections, 1213 Hull Street

• The Underground Kitchen, 205 Hull Street

• Dress Blue BBQ, 1224 Hull Street

Services

• Blush Nail Bar and Spa, 715 E. 4th Street

• Cece's African Hair Braiding, 1417 Hull Street

• Copper Hall, 1129 Hull Street

• Island Yoga Fitness, 1227 Hull Street

• Lyoness Nailz, LLC, 715 E. 4th Street

• RICH Nail Lounge & Suites, 1106 Hull Street

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Black-Owned Businesses in Monroe Ward

Restaurants

• The Foundation, 401 E. Grace Street

• Grilled Meats & Treats, 200 E. Main Street

• Irie Ting Jamaican Grill, 100 E. Cary Street

• Lillie Pearl, 416 E. Grace Street

• Buttermilk & Honey on Grace, 415 E. Grace Street

Services

• Hour Cycle Studio, 209 N. 3rd Street

• Leete Tire & Auto Center, 12 S. 2nd Street

• Legacy Grooming Lounge, 412 E. Main Street

• Luv My Hair Salon, 105 E. Main Street

• Red Bird Social, 100 N. 6th Street

• Richmond Free Press, 422 E. Franklin Street

• Salon 201, 217 E. Grace Street

Shops

• Agony Books, 304 E. Main Street

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Black-Owned Businesses in Shockoe Bottom

Restaurants

• Addis Ethiopian, 9 N. 17th Street

• Bellos Lounge & Restaurant, 1712 E. Franklin Street

• Blacker the Berry Juice, 10 N. 18th Street

• Daily Menu Restaurant, 1706 E. Main Street

• Frozay, 14 N. 18th Street

• Honey Whyte's All American Cafe, 2116 E. Main Street

• Liquid 2.0, 4 N. 18th Street

• Seasons Restaurant, 1718 E. Main Street

• Sweet Spot Ice Cream Cafe, 6 N. 18th Street

Shopping

• Adiva Naturals, 1802 E. Franklin Street

• Green Vibes RVA, 1716 E. Franklin Street

• Jean + Cook, 3 N. 18th Street

• STVRSKICKS, 1716 E. Main Street

• WhatchaNeed, 1509 E. Main Street

Services

• Baker Unified Fitness, 115 N. 20th Street

• Hall of Fades Barber, 2304 E. Main Street

• The Len, 15 N. 17th Street

• Misfit Tattoo Society, 105 N. 17th Street

• Rug & Roll, 1810 E. Main Street

• Shoe Revive, 214 E Grace Street

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Black-Owned Businesses in Shockoe Slip

Restaurants

• The Benedict on Cary, 1331 E. Cary Street

• Soul Taco, 1215 E. Main Street

• Eden Restaurant & Bar, 111 Virginia Street

Shopping

• Andre Julius, 1309 E. Main Street

Services

• Cirrina Head & Body Spa, 1331 E. Cary Street, Suite 202

• The Well Collective, 13 S. 13th Street

• Wick & Sip Candle Lounge, 1321 ½ E. Main Street

• Wine & Design RVA, 1311 E. Main Street

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