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