There are many ways to combat systemic racial inequality. One effective way is to simply put your money where your mouth is and make a commitment to support Black-owned businesses all year long (not just on select dates or during Black History Month). 

Milwaukee is home to many amazing Black-owned restaurants and food-based businesses that offer a wide range of delicious options from barbeque and Southern comfort food to vegetarian, vegan, African and Caribbean fare.

So, head out and support a new restaurant you may have never tried before and show up for our city and the entrepreneurs who contribute their talents to our beloved community.

Note: Please double check operating hours before you head out. And, as always, be kind and tip well.

1700 Pull Up
1848 W Fond Du Lac Ave., (414) 899-0005
1700pullup.com
Serving: Soul food

4 Corners Café @ North Avenue Market
5900 W. North Ave., (414) 293-1230
northavemkt.com/vendor-partners
Serving: Coffee, panini, ice cream

Alem Ethiopian Village
307 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 224-5324
alem-ethiopianvillage.com
Serving: Ethiopian food

Ashley's Que
1501 W. Center St., (414) 372-7666
facebook.com/AshleysBBQ
Serving: barbeque

Atwood Hwy BBQ Co.
925 Madison Ave, South Milwaukee, (414) 304-5101
facebook.com/atwoodhwybbqco 
Serving: BBQ

Belli's Bistro
2643 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
bellisbistro.com
Serving: American cuisine, cocktails

Big Daddy’s BBQ and Soul Food
9201 W. Capitol Dr., (414) 455-8059
facebook.com/profile
Serving: barbeque, soul food

Blue Star Cafe
1619 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 273-9744
facebook.com/bluestarcafemke
Serving: Somali fare

Bougie Berries (desserts)
7157 W. Burleigh St., (414) 585-0234
facebook.com/BougieBerries
Serving: Desserts

Brownstone Social Lounge
524 N. Water St., (414) 210-4824
facebook.com/brownstonesociallounge
Serving: Pub fare

Buffalo Boss
Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W Fond Du Lac Ave., (414) 935-2588
540 N. 27th St., (414) 779-2677
buffaloboss.com
Serving: Wings and sides

Catfish Lounge
3646 N. Teutonia Ave., (414) 445-3505
facebook.com/Catfish-Lounge
Serving: Seafood dishes (fish, shrimp)

CJ's Tasty Treats
3329 W. Lisbon Ave., (414) 252-6421
facebook.com/CJsTastyTreats
Serving: mini doughnuts

Coaches
1125 N. 9th St., (414) 708-5541
facebook.com/coaches1125
Serving: Soul food

Coffee Makes You Black
2803 W. Teutonia Ave., (414) 562-5225
facebook.com/CoffeeMakesYouBlack
Serving: Soul food

Confectionately Yours
1920 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 617-7575
cy3gbakery.com
Serving: Breakfast bakery items, coffee, desserts

Cream City Social Eatery
432 E. Center St., (414) 763-5668
facebook.com/p/Cream-City-Social-Eatery
Serving: Sandwiches, pasta, entrees

Daddy's Soul Food & Grille
724 N. 27th St., (414) 448-6165
daddyssoulfoodandgrille.com
Serving: Soul food

Daddy’s on Blue Mound
6108 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 434-1354
daddyssoulfoodandgrille.com
Serving: Breakfast, soul food

Daq Shack
4191 N Green Bay Ave., (414) 810-0410
daqshackmke.com
Serving: American fare, signature daiquiris

Dawg City 
3rd St. Market Hall, 275 W. Wisconsin Ave. 
North Ave. Market, 5900 W. North Ave. 
(414) 517-7821
instagram.com/dawgcityhotdog
Serving: hot dogs, sides

Dee's Elegance Bar & Grill
7420 W. Villard Ave., (414) 861-8565
facebook.com/dees.elegance
Serving: Pub fare

Delicious Bites
6538 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 909-3372
thedeliciousbites.com
Serving: Grab and go salads, sandwiches, fresh baked sweet treats

Ethiopian Cottage
1824 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 224-5226
ethiopiancottagerest.com
Serving: Ethiopian fare

Frankie’s Restaurant & Catering
1815 E. Kenilworth Pl., (262) 412-9334
frankiesfrankies.com
Serving: African, Caribbean, American

Garfield's 502
502 W. Garfield Ave., (414) 374-4502
Garfields502.com
Serving: Soul food

Goody Gourmets
4425 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, (414) 906-1042
GoodyGourmets.com
Serving: Gourmet popcorn

Grandma’s Hands
2721 N Blaine Pl., (414) 455-3685
grandmahands64.wixsite.com
Serving: Soul food

Greens and Things
Food Truck, 8103 W. Tower Ave. (414) 323-4792
facebook.com/greensandthings52
Serving: Soul food

Gray Jett Cafe
1617 W. Wells St., (414) 465-2283
grayjettcafe.com
Serving: Breakfast and lunch offerings (vegetarian and vegan friendly)

Heaven's Table BBQ
5507 W. North Ave., (414) 732-7109
heavenstablebbqmke.com
Serving: Smoked meats and sides

Hot Box Pizza
Zocalo Food Park, 636 S. 6th St., (414) 293-7472
cashdrop.biz/hotboxpizza
Serving: Wood-fired pizza, comfort foods

Immy’s African Cuisine 
2847 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 502-9535
immysafricancuisine.com
Serving: African fare

Irie Palace
8762 N. Granville Rd., (414) 797-2848
facebook.com/Irie-Palace
Serving: Jamaican fare

Jackson's Soul Food Redefined
4519 W. Center St., (414) 231-3008
jacksonssoulfoodmke.com
Serving: chicken, catfish, fried ribs, sides

Jamaican Season Island
9207 W Capitol Dr., (414) 763-8177
jamaican-season-island.business.site
Serving: Jamaican fare

Jizzles Sandwich Shop
2611 W. State St., (414) 447-9780
facebook.com/Jizzles-Sandwich-Shop
Serving: Sandwiches

Junior's Smoked BBQ
Sherman Phoenix
3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., (414) 215-0052
facebook.com/juniorsmokedLLC
Serving: Smoked meats, sides, sandwiches

LP (Local Pub)
1137 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 249-3336
lp-mke.com 
Serving: Pub fare with a southern inflection

Lush Popcorn
920 E. Locust St., (414) 215-0052
lushpopcorn.com
Serving: Signature popcorn, lemonade, cocktails, snacks

Mae Velma's Corned Beef
4115 N. 76th St., (414) 988-2448
7276 N. Teutonia Ave., (414) 236-5590
facebook.com/maevelmascornedbeef
Serving: Corned beef, sandwiches, sides

Mi Casa Su Cafe
1835 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., (414) 488-9916
Serving: New American fare

Mobay Cafe
1022 S 1st St., (414) 988-9196
mobaycafe.com
Serving: Caribbean fare

Mr. Dye's Pies @ 3rd Street Market Hall
275 W. Wisconsin Ave.
facebook.com/dyespies
Serving: Housemade pies, slices

Mr. Perkins' Family Restaurant
2001 W. Atkinson Ave., (414) 447-6660
facebook.com/Mr-Perkins-Family-Restaurant
Serving: Soul food

Nino’s Southern Sides
4475 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, (414) 964-3663
ninos-southernsides.com
Serving: Southern fare, soul food, carry-out only

Pass da Peas
7870 W. Appleton Ave., (414) 393-0992
Serving: Soul food, carry-out only

Pat's Ribs
Public Market, 400 N. Water St., (414) 336-1111
patsribplace.net
Serving: Smoked meats and sides

Pepperpot
2215 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 509-5206
pepperpotmke.com
Serving: Caribbean fare

Planted Vibes
Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave.
instagram.com/plantedvibesmke 
Serving: Vegan fare

Plate Pleasures Eatery
2330 N. 124th St., (414) 897-7100
facebook.com/choicecuisinebymia
Serving: Southern fare, carry-out only

Redd’s Snapper Sea Food II
6016 W. Lisbon Ave., (414) 442-4774
redsnapperfishco.com
Serving: Fried seafood, carry-out only

Ruby J’s
4734 W. Lisbon Ave., (414) 635-0131
eatrubyjs.com
Serving: American fare, soul food

The Q
2730 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 810-4096
milwaukeeq.com
Serving: Soul food, seafood, BBQ

Rise & Grind Cafe
2737 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., (414) 249-3846 
facebook.com/rgcafe2mlk
Serving: Breakfast, lunch

Sam's Place Jazz Cafe
3338 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 837-5127
samsplacejazz.com 
Serving: Breakfast, lunch

Sherman Phoenix
3536 W Fond Du Lac Ave. 
shermanphoenix.com
Food hall

Skybox
2213 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., (414) 810-0763
facebook.com/OurSportsBar
Serving: Pub fare

S'Lush Daiquiri Lounge
1110 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., (414) 312-7777
facebook.com/slushdaiquirilounge
Serving: American fare, daiquiris

Smokin' Jack's BBQ @ 3rd Street Market Hall
275 W. Wisconsin Ave.
3rdstmarkethall.com/smokin-jacks-bbq
Serving: BBQ, sandwiches, sides

Speed Queen BBQ
1130 W. Walnut Ave., (414) 265-2900
facebook.com/speedqueenisbestinthemidwest
Note: Cash only (ATM on-site)
Serving: barbeque

Swaye’ Tea
7326 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, (414) 207-8720
swayetea.com
Serving: Tea, tisanes

Taste of Lindsay Heights
1617 W. North Ave., (414) 264-2326
tasteoflindsayheights.com 
Serving: Carry-out dishes from local food entrepreneurs

Terrilynn’s Soul Food Express
10742 W. Hampton Ave.,  (414) 464-1111
terrilynns.net 
Serving: Soul food

Third Street Tavern
1110 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 897-8137
thirdstreettavernmke.com
Serving: Pub fare

Tony's BBQ Unlimited
3510 W. Villard Ave., (414) 462-2239
facebook.com/tonysbbq35th
Serving: Smoked meats, sides

Top Corned Beef
3109 S. 92nd St., (414) 509-6009
top-corned-beef.business.site
Serving: Corned beef, tacos

Tropic
518 N. Water St., (414) 212-8577
tropicmke.com 
Serving: Jamaican bar fare

The Truck Stop / HiHat Garage
1701 N. Arlington Pl., (414) 837-4194
thetruckstopmke.com
Serving: Street food including burgers, sandwiches, tacos, loaded fries

Truth Lounge
1111 N. Old World 3rd St.,  (414) 988-5200
facebook.com/truthloungemke
Serving: Salads, wings, pasta

Turning Tables Tavern & Eatery
1040 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., (414) 210-3451
turningtablesmke.com
Serving: Ever changing menu featuring wings, salads, nachos, burgers, bowls and more

Twisted Plants
4905 S. Packard Ave., (414) 439-4325
1233 E. Brady St., (414) 837-3038
twistedplants.com
Serving: Plant-based comfort foods

Uppa Yard
4943 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., (414) 871-7138
uppayard.com
Serving: Jamaican fare

Yummy Bowl @ 3rd Street Market Hall
275 W. Wisconsin Ave.
3rdstmarkethall.com/yummy-bowl
Serving: Comfort foods in a bowl (think: chicken & waffles, jambalaya)

Yum-Yum Fish and Chicken
1912 W. Hampton Ave., (414) 249-5660
facebook.com/yumyummke
Serving: fried chicken, fish