Dedicated space to provide information and resources about Black Owned Businesses in the Bay Area.

This list will be continuously updated on a monthly basis. If you have any businesses you would like to add to this Oakland Directory, please fill out the following form here

 

 Biey Leaf

"Biey Leaf is a Catering Personal Chef and Delivery service dedicated to providing you access to health conscious , plant-based meals when you require it the most. Our mission is to make healthy eating easy and accessible so that you can focus your energy on other important areas of life such as family, school, work, fitness, meditation, etc."

- Biey Leaf Website

Visit Website here to submit orders!

Instagram: @bieyleaf

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Brown Sugar Kitchen 

 

  

“Brown Sugar Kitchen is the creation of Executive Chef Tanya Holland, who brings her exceptional culinary skills, creativity and love of hosting and feeding people to the restaurant.”

- Brown Sugar Kitchen Website

Address: 2295 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 (Open in Maps)

Visit website here 

Instagram: @brownsugarkitchen

Cookbook Available on MoAD Online Store here

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Cupcakin’

“Cupcakin’ Bake Shop is the realized vision of owner Lila Owens. Lila wanted a fun culture, adorable décor and artisan baked goods made from high quality, sustainable ingredients.”

- Cupcakin' Website

Oakland Pop Up Address: 538 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607 (Open in Maps)

Visit Website here

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ENAT Winery

“Herb Houston and Debbie Gebeyehu decided to carry on a special wine-making tradition because Debbie’s mother “Enat,” for many years made honey wine for family and friends. Her honey wine was served during special occasions or given away as gifts and was enjoyed by everyone.”

Visit website here to shop wines!

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Enssaro Ethiopian

 “Simple, cozy Ethiopian eatery serving a small menu of spicy specialties, plus tej, beer & wine.”

Address: 357-A Grand Ave, Oakland, CA 94610 (Open in Maps)

Visit Website here

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Everett & Jones Barbeque

“Everett & Jones Barbeque was started by Dorothy Everett with her eight daughters, one son and one son-in-law (Jones) in Oakland, California in 1973”.

Address: 126 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607 & 4245 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619 (Open in Maps)

Visit Website here

Instagram: @everettandjones_jl

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Home Of Chicken and Waffles 

“Popular late-night eatery & bar known for its chicken & waffles, plus other soul-food staples.”

Address: 444 Embarcadero W Oakland, CA 94607 (Open In Maps)

Visit Website here

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Kendejah Restaurant

"At Kendejah Restaurant we serve authentic Liberian cuisine. Our entrees include a variety of vegetarian, seafood and meat dishes. Whether you've tried Liberian food or not, we guarantee the highest quality of comfort food."

- Kendejah Restaurant

Address: 197 Pelton Center Way, San Leandro, CA 94577 (Open in Maps)

Visit Website here

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Kingston 11 Cuisine

“In addition to creating a community-vibe, our menu is designed with your health in mind. We believe that our community deserves to eat the food we love while taking care of our bodies.”

- Kingston 11 Cuisine Website

Address: 2270 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94162

Visit Website here

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Lena's Soul Food Cafe

“Lena's Soul Food Cafe is the creation of Lena Mae Andrews five children and two grandchildren in honor of her cooking legacy.”

- Lena's Soul Food Cafe Website

Address: 6403 Foothill Blvd, Oakland, CA 94547 (Open in Maps)

Visit Website here

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Lois the Pie Queen

“Corner cafe serving up Southern hospitality with its popular fried chicken, pies & breakfast items.”

- Lois The Pie Queen Yelp Page

Address: 851 60th St Oakland, CA 94609 (Open in Maps)

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Miliki

“Festive Nigerian eatery offering traditional West African fare, plus live music, DJs & a full bar.”

- Miliki Yelp Page

Address: 3725 Macarthur Blvd Oakland, CA 94619 (Open in Maps)

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Minnie Bell's Soul Movement 

“Using traditional family recipes, Minnie Bell’s menu offers delicious home-style food, combining soulful flavors and warmth of the south.”

- Minnie Bell's Soul Movement

Address: 5959 Shellmound St, Emeryville, CA 94608

View Website here

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Miss Ollies

 

“Counter-serve cafe with a menu of Caribbean soul food, picnic tables, colorful decor & island vibes.”

 Address: 901 Washington Street Oakland, California 94607 (Open in Maps)

View Website here

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Oeste Cafe 

“Our vision is to build an establishment that is rooted in and celebrates Oakland’s rich history and culture. Through the flavors of our cuisine, our carefully curated drink menu, and rich environment, we hope to appeal to the diverse group of foodies and cocktail enthusiasts in and around the Bay Area.”

Address: 730 Clay Street, Oakland CA (Open in Maps)

Visit Website here
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PieTisserie

“Jaynelle started Pietisserie eight years ago, giving pie slices away to neighbors out of the window of her mother’s home. Four years ago she opened in the current retail location at 1605 Second Avenue in Oakland near Lake Merritt.”

- PieTisserie Website

Address: 1605 2nd Ave, Oakland, CA 94606 (Open in Maps)

View Website here

Instagram: @pietisserie

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Red Bay Coffee

" Red Bay Coffee Roasters was founded in 2014 by Keba Konte, a renowned artist and successful food entrepreneur with deep roots in the San Francisco Bay Area specialty coffee and hospitality industry. Red Bay seeks to create unity by hiring and serving people of all backgrounds, striving to be diverse and inclusive of those who have traditionally been left out of the specialty coffee industry, especially people of color, the formerly incarcerated, women and people with disabilities."

- Red Bay Coffee Website

Address: 3098 E 10th St, Oakland, CA 94601 (Open In Maps)

View Website here

Instagram: @redbaycoffee

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Souley Vegan

“Tamearra Dyson, owner of Souley Vegan, has been cooking her signature vegan dishes since the age of 18. Chef Dyson, a vegan from an early age, believes in cruelty free eating."

- Souley Vegan

Address: 301 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607 (Open in Maps)

Visit Website here

Instagram: @souleyvegan

Southern Café

“Down-home Southern eatery serving up fried chicken, oxtails & collard greens for lunch & dinner.”

- Southern Café 

Address: 2000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA (Open in Maps)

Visit Website here

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Suya African Grill 

“Casual, lively nook preparing grilled meats & vegetables with West African & Caribbean seasonings.”

- Suya African Grill

Addresses: 408 22nd St, Oakland, CA 94612 (Open in Maps)

1312 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612 (Open in Maps)

2130 Oxford St, Berkeley, CA (Open in Maps)

View Website here

Instagram: @suyaafricangrill

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Wachira Wines

 

“Wachira Wines is a woman owned winery and a culmination of the extraordinary vision and effort of Dr. Chris Wachira, the first Kenyanborn, Californian winemaker, distributor, importer and exporter.”

- Wachira Wines

Visit Website here to purchase products

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Anasa Yoga 

"Our mission at Anasa Yoga is to improve the health and well-being of our students empowering them to live life more fully. We are committed to deepening community connections by providing quality instruction through a variety of class offerings for new and experienced practitioners in a welcoming and inclusive environment that honors diversity."

- Anasa Yoga

Address: 4232 MacArthur Blvd Oakland, CA 94619 (Open in Maps)

View Website here

Instagram: @anasayoga

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Ashay By The Bay 

“The #1 Black Children's Bookstore specializing in African American and Multi-Cultural Books K-12 and Onsite and Online Book Fairs”

- Ashay By The Bay Website

Address: 1411 Webster Street Oakland, CA 94612 (Open in Maps)

Visit website here for Events & Pop Ups

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Community Culture Childcare

"Our goal is to holistically educate the underrepresented children of color with in our community. We achieve this by creating a learning environment that incorporates a variety of learning styles, self-help skills and emotional competency with an emphasis on communication."

- Community Culture Childcare Website

Visit Website here for more information!

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Marcus Books 

“The oldest independent black bookstore in the country. Books by and about black people everywhere.”

- Marcus Books Website

Address: 3900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way Oakland, CA 94609 (Open in Maps)

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Yoga Love 

"We intentionally offer small class sizes to provide alignment cues, adjustments and assists, for each student.'

- Yoga Love

Address: 3851 Market Street, Oakland, CA 94608 (Open in Maps)

View Website here

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Au Lounge

“Au Lounge offers great ambiance and atmosphere with the best cocktails in town and a variety of interesting art work on our 15ft high walls."

- Au Lounge

Address: 2430 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612 (Open in Maps)

Instagram: @aulounge
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Geoffrey's Inner Circle

“For 20 years, we have been satisfying clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond in a variety of ways. If you're here for a good time, you are more than welcome!”

- Geoffrey's Inner Circle

Address: 410 14th St, Oakland California 94612 (Open in Maps)

View Website here

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New Karibbean City

 

“Buzzing nightclub delivering live & DJ'd tunes plus signature cocktails & Caribbean cuisine.”

- New Karibbean City

Address: 1408 Webster St, Oakland, CA 94612 (Open in Maps)

View Website here

 

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Oeste Bar 

 

“Our vision is to build an establishment that is rooted in and celebrates Oakland’s rich history and culture. Through the flavors of our cuisine, our carefully curated drink menu, and rich environment, we hope to appeal to the diverse group of foodies and cocktail enthusiasts in and around the Bay Area.” 

- Oeste Bar

Address: 722 Clay Street, Oakland, CA (Open in Maps)

View Website here

Instagram: @oeste.bar.cafe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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