In support of the #BlackLivesMatter movement, we’ve compiled a list of local black-owned culinary businesses in Austin. By supporting these businesses, funds can circulate through black communities. Additionally, this support aids to rip down a board from the systemic racism fence. Donations to any of the resources on the National Resources List, George Floyd campaign, or NAACP are also a great way to support the movement. Additionally, you can sign George Floyd’s Petition.
Here’s a list of black-owned businesses in Austin to support below!
Restaurants
- First, try Tony’s Jamaican Food, located in Pflugerville.
- Aster’s Ethiopian Restaurant is true to its culture.
- Check out Bahadi’s Chicken and Lounge for Chicago-style soul food.
- On 12th Street in Austin, you can find Big Easy Bar and Grill to satisfy your seafood cravings. Other options available like a Philly Cheesesteak.
- Bird Bird Biscuit is all things good, biscuits, and more.
- Roland’s Soul Food, at 1311 Chestnut Ave, is hosting crawfish boils this season.
- Moonshine Bar and Grill has a great brunch. Also, enjoy your next dinner on their charming patio.
- The Rolling Rooster Southern Comfort has two Austin .locations and one in San Antonio.
- Craving a hearty Southern meal? Hoover’s Cooking is here to serve up the fixings!
- Vegan food is popular in our Austin food scene. Get all the protein and none of the meat at True Food Kitchen. Their Austin locations are in The Domain and Seaholm plazas.
Food Trucks & Trailers
- Located East of the South Congress area, Burgerlicious offers a selection of vegan burgers.
- Brown’s BBQ is currently undergoing a deep and stringent cleaning and sanitation process while temporarily closed during COVID-19. They will be re-opening soon, ready to safely serve you. Find news on the re-opening on their Facebook.
- Da Boot Poboys on Cesar Chavez is a little taste of Louisiana.
- Island Fork is flavorful food from the Caribbean to your plate.
- BBQ tastes the best when it comes from a food truck! Kinfolk BBQ is here to serve up Austin. Find them on Facebook!
- Anythings Baked Potato is here because potatoes are delicious in every shape and form.
- Sassy’s Vegetarian Soul Food is another veggie option, letting you get your soul food fix.
Planning a summer event? Order catering services from these guys!
- 3 Small Plates has it all. They cater international foods, spicing up your next family gathering.
- The Black Vegan Company caters vegan food. Also, they offer cooking classes and grocery store tours, aiding those who wish to stick with a vegan lifestyle.
- For the BBQ lovers, Crimson Creek BBQ caters and sells boxed lunches so you don’t have to settle for a sandwich for lunch.
Black-Owned Grocers and Food Products
- Christen’s Gourmet Pralines are delicious and offer online ordering exclusively.
- Davis BBQ and Grocery in Taylor has been serving up goodness since 1994.
- Dia’s Market is a quaint little cafe with unique grocery products.
- Gracy’s Microgreens is a company that sells microgreens at the Sustainable Food Center’s Sunset Valley Farmers Market.
- Kitchun offers a variety of tasty grain-free products, such as granola bars.
- Me and The Bees has been in “buzzness” for the past ten years. This business sells eco-friendly lemonade and was founded by the now 15-yead-old entrepreneur, Mikaila Ulmer.
In order to be more conscious about financial consumerism and close the racial wealth gap, consider these black-owned businesses. If you’re hungry for one of the foods above, you can actively support the local economy, the Black Lives Matter movement and celebrate black culture by paying them a visit.
APPSPIRE.me dedicates this list in remembrance of George Floyd and those who have lost their lives to police violence in America.