Black-Owned Businesses in Raleigh

Curated by: Jalen Rose

Recently, a conversation has sparked centering the Black Lives Matter movement. Many people want to know how best to show their support. Participating in protests, using your privilege to educate others and donating money to bail funds are all great ways to uplift the Black community. But there’s another way that’s often overlooked: supporting Black businesses. Local Black businesses are pillars in the community that help strengthen economies, minimize racial wealth gaps, and create jobs for working class Americans.

Roundabout wants to use our platform to highlight Black-owned businesses in the Raleigh area. These businesses were selected from a list curated by the Eta Omicron Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on NC State’s campus. More Black-owned businesses are listed on their Instagram @etao1971: Adara Spa

Adara Spa is a local spa that specializes in a variety of services. They include, but are not limited to, facials, massages, hair, makeup, and mani-pedi services.

608 West Peace Street www.adaraspa.com Premier Cakes

Premier Cakes is a cake shop that offers specialty cakes, pies, cheesecakes, sheet cakes, and so much more. They also offer wedding cake services and holiday-based cakes. Premier Cakes offers catering services as well.

6617 Falls of Neuse Road www.premiercakes.com

More Black-Owned Businesses in Raleigh

Lee’s Kitchen

Lee’s Kitchen is a well-known Jamaican restaurant that provides authentic Jamaican cuisine such as jerk chicken, curry, and oxtails. Along with Jamaican items, the menu also includes southern style foods such as baby back ribs and fried shrimp.

1100 Raleigh Boulevard www.leeskitchenjamaican.com

The Zen Succulent

The Zen Succulent is a locally owned plant shop. They offer a wide variety of plants as well as modern terrariums and handmade gifts. The Zen Succulent workshops and private classes for all the plant lovers out there.

208 South Wilmington Street www.thezensucculent.com @thezensucculent on Instagram

Boss of Vegan

Boss of Vegan is a locally owned vegan restaurant! They offer a variety of vegan burgers for you to choose from. You can also purchase their frozen packages of different vegan meals.

2161 South Wilmington Street www.bossofvegan.com @bossofvegannc on Instagram

The Balloonz Shop

The Balloonz Shop is exactly what it sounds like. They offer balloons and party supplies! They are able to cater their supplies to whatever theme you please.

6260 Plantation Center Drive M 103 www.balloonz-balloon-store.business.site @balloonz.shop on Instagram

Nail Yeah is a nail salon that specializes in nail services and nail art. They offer your typical nail needs as well as their own unique nail polish.

22 Glenwood Avenue www.nailyeah.com @nailyeah on Instagram Jack’s Seafood & Soulfood

Jack’s Seafood & Soul Food is a restaurant that offers both seafood and soul food for your convenience! Their menu includes items such as catfish, fried pork chops, BBQ Chicken, and tilapia.

1516 New Bern Avenue www.jacksseafoodandsoulfood.com

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Oak City Fish & Chips

Oak City Fish & Chips is a local seafood restaurant with an abundance of options such as fish, shrimp, calamari, and lobster. They also offer food truck services.

2822 New Birch Drive www.oakcityfishandchips.com

The Chocolate Boutique

The Chocolate Boutique is a store whose sole focus is chocolate! Along with varying kinds of chocolates, they also offer chocolate-making parties, date nights, and chocolate fountain rentals.

Right Where You Need to Be LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE BELLTOWER 8480 Honeycutt Road www.thechocolateboutiqueraleigh.com 919-828-9900 • www.aloftraleigh.com

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