Recent years have been challenging for us all but especially hard on small-business owners. As they had to navigate economic challenges, shopping local has never been more important.
When deciding where to spend your dollars, you are making an investment in our community. That investment helps shape what our metro looks like and, by supporting a diverse landscape of local businesses, you are helping to keep our city vibrant, amplifying a variety of voices, entrepreneurs and creatives.
Here are some of our favorite local Black-owned restaurants and shops in the Oklahoma City metro for you to consider supporting.
“In diversity there is beauty and there is strength.” – Maya Angelou
(Editor’s Note – This is a working list last updated Jan. 15, 2024. If you know of a Black-owned restaurant or shop in the metro you’d like to add, let us know by email tips@metrofamilymagazine.com.)
Restaurants
- The Beet Box – 7101 NW Expressway, OKC
- Big O’s BBQ – 285 S Santa Fe Ave, Edmond
- “This is my family’s favorite place for exceptional BBQ! My kids love the ribs, my husband always gets the brisket — and they have the best smoked turkey I’ve ever tasted. Don’t miss their baked beans and fried okra!” Erin
- Black Walnut – 100 NE 4th St, OKC
- Carican Flavors – 2701 N Martin Luther King Ave, OKC
- Culture Coffee – 1029 NW 6th St, OKC
- Freezing Cow – 6401 NW Expressway, OKC
- “Dairy-free ice cream for the win! Part of the experience is watching how they prepare their rolled ice cream on a large frozen work space. I love the creative flavor combinations, the freshness of the ingredients and the care the team puts into preparing the treats.” Erin
- Grey Sweater – 100 NE 4th St, OKC
- Khloe’s Konfections, 33 W 15th St, Edmond
- Kindred Spirits – 1726 NE 23rd St, OKC
- Off the Hook – 125 W Britton Rd, OKC
- Taste of Soul Egg Roll – 4605 SE 29th St, OKC
- Moonlight Vegan – 3644 NW 50 St, OKC
For a comprehensive list of Black-owned restaurants in the metro, visit okcblackeats.com.
Shopping
- 46th State Candle Company – 606 N Penn Ave, OKC
- Bell Books Boutique & More – 1742 NE 23rd St, OKC
- Honey Girl Accessories
- Knotted Bow Ties
- Pink and Pearl – Edmond
- Plant People – 1212 N Hudson Ave, OKC
- Sue and Evelyn Boutique
