Philadelphia is filled with amazing, mouthwatering food at every corner. There are countless Black-Owned restaurants in Philly serving up a variety of options for all times of the day. This Black History Month, grab your friends and support these local businesses! Here are five you should check out:
Pretty Girls Cook
Located on N Marshall Street, Pretty Girls Cook is the perfect option for brunch or dinner! If you’re unsure of where to start, try the crabmeat omelet at brunch time and the Ladies Love Salmon for dinner. Not into seafood? Don’t worry, there are plenty of other delicious options like burgers, pasta, and ribs.
Atiya Ola’s Spirit First Food
Centered around healthy cuisine, this restaurant offers vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. The family-owned business serves up plant-based options of wraps, burgers, salads, stir fry, and more. Whether you want to order online or go in for a sit down meal, Atiya Ola’s Spirit First Food guarantees a tasty dining experience.
Booker’s Restaurant & Bar
Booker’s Restaurant & Bar located on Baltimore Ave offers southern food with a twist. Their mission is to use only the freshest ingredients to serve their community. Booker’s offers vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options so there’s something for everyone. They also have a delicious drink menu, try The Booker’s punch on your next visit!
Down North Pizza
Looking for your new favorite slice of pizza? Down North Pizza offers both pizza and wings in North Philadelphia. They also won Best Square Pie of 2021 in Philadelphia Magazine! Down North even gives back to the community by only hiring previously incarcerated people and giving them fair wages. Next time you’re craving pizza, give this outstanding pizza place a try!
48th Street Grille
48th Street Grille is an American and Caribbean style restaurant in West Philadelphia that you’ll love. It was even named one of the best cajun and Caribbean restaurants in the city by Visit Philly! From chicken and waffles to jumbo shrimp curry to homemade ginger beer, their menu is packed with flavorful food and drinks to try.
Regardless of what meal you’re looking for, there’s no better time than this month to find your new favorite spot. In the City of Brotherly Love, show some love to your local Black Owned restaurants who are a huge part of the amazing cuisine offered right here in our backyard. Join us in celebrating BHM! Follow our blog and social media as we highlight Black Owned businesses and more each week!
