Celebrate Black History Month and enjoy some delicious food by checking out Black-owned restaurants across the city! Philadelphia is full of amazing Black-owned restaurants that won’t disappoint. We’ve rounded up some of best Black-owned spots in the city that are sure to make your mouth water and your stomach grumble!
Booker’s Restaurant & Bar
5021 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143
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First off is Booker’s Restaurant & Bar, a hidden gem located in West Philly. They serve up a wide variety of dishes while paying homage to the comforting southern food that we know and love. They are open seven days a week for brunch and dinner, stop by for chicken & waffles, catfish, jambalaya, speciality drinks, and more!
Doro Bet
4533 Baltimore Ave. Philly- University City
Craving Ethiopian food? Check out Doro Bet in University City, the best traditional Ethiopian chicken and shawarma around. They serve up a variety of fried chicken, falafel, and shawarma, including vegan and gluten-free options! Stop by and get a taste of the tradition.
Darnel’s Cakes
444 N 3rd St, Lobby Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19123
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Located in the Spring Art’s neighborhood, Darnel’s Cakes offers delicious baked goods and sandwiches, while also raising awareness for the HIV/AIDS epidemic by supporting organizations focused on this cause. They offer breakfast and lunch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. featuring their fresh baked pastries, cakes, and cookies, as well as classic breakfast and lunch sandwiches!
Two Locals Brewery
3675 Market St Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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If you’re a beer lover then Two Locals Brewery is the perfect place for you! Owned and operated by brothers Richard and Mengistu, this spot is the first Black-owned brewery in Pennsylvania! They offer a wide variety of delicious beers, ciders, cocktails and more, as well as tasty bites from Liberty Kitchen!
Down North Pizza
2804 W Lehigh Ave. Philadelphia, PA
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What’s better than pizza? Pies served with a purpose at Down North Pizza! It’s more than just pizza to them, they strive toward a mission of reducing recidivism rates by employing formerly incarcerated individuals and providing opportunities like a culinary career, fair wages, and a equitable workplace. Their menu includes their unique pizza creations, specialty fries, wings, shakes, and even vegan options!
Denise’s Delicacies
2916 North 22nd St. Philadelphia, PA 19132
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Looking for something sweet? Head over to Denise’s Delicacies, a second-generation family owned and operated bakery. For over thirty years, self-taught baker Denise has been serving up her delicious homestyle desserts. Stop in and try their cakes, pastries, doughnuts, breads, and more!
No matter what you’re craving, these amazing spots are sure to fill you up. There are so many more Black-owned restaurants in Philly that you can visit, so don’t stop here! Check out all the amazing small owned and operated businesses around the city of Philadelphia.
