ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED: June 25, 2020 | LAST UPDATED: February 3, 2022
If you’re traveling and looking to support local, small or black-owned restaurants in Washington, DC, and the surrounding area I have a list for you. If you’ve been looking for a way to support local and small businesses amidst closings go ahead and bookmark this post. If you’re a proclaimed foodie traveler this is a post to safe for the future. The DMV is filled with amazing cuisines to tempt any palate. Now’s your time to try them all.
Andrene’s Soul Food & Caribbean Café
308 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC
Caribbean Cuisine
Website | Social | Reviews
Appioo African Bar & Grill
1924 9th St NW, Washington, DC
African Cuisine
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Ben’s Chili Bowl
1213 U St NW Washington, DC
American Cuisine
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Bukom Cafe
2442 18th St NW, Washington, DC
African Cuisine
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Büna Coffeehouse
4400 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC
Cafe
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Butter Me Up
651 Florida Ave NW inside HalfSmoke, Washington, DC
American
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Calabash Tea & Tonic
1847 7th St NW, Washington, DC
Tea Room
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Cane
403 H St NE, Washington, DC
Caribbean Cuisine
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Carolina Kitchen
2350 Washington Pl NE, Washington, DC
Southern Cuisine
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Culture Coffee Too
300 Riggs Road NE, Washington, DC
Cafe
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DCity Smokehouse
203 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC
BBQ
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Ethiopic Restaurant
401 H St NE, Washington, DC
African Cuisine
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Exhale Bar & Lounge
1006 Florida Ave NE, Washington, DC
Bar
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FishScale
637 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC
Seafood
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Florida Avenue Grill
1100 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC
American Cuisine
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Grub Rockstar
Mobile
American Cuisine
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HalfSmoke
651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC
American Cuisine
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Heat Da Spot Café
3213 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC
Cafe
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Henry’s Soul Cafe
1704 U St NW, Washington, DC
Cafe
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Here’s The Scoop!
2824 Georgia Ave NW LL, Washington, DC
Dessert
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Hype Cafe
1129 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC
Cafe
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Jam Doung Style
1726 North Capitol St NW, Washington, DC
Caribbean Cuisine
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Khepra’s Raw Food Juice Bar
2800 10th St NE, Washington, DC
Vegan Cuisine
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The Kitchen Jerk
703 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC
Soul Food
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Matchbox
521 8th street SE, Washington, DC
American Cuisine
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Milk & Honey Cafe
1245 H St. NE, Washington, DC
Brunch & Cafe
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Mother Rucker’s
1101 Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington, DC
American
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Mr. Braxton Bar & Kitchen
3632 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC
Bar
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NuVegan Cafe
2928 Georgia Ave, Washington, DC
Vegan Cuisine
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Oohh’s & Aahh’s
1005 U St NW, Washington, DC
Soul Food
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Open Crumb
1243 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, DC
Cafe
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Po Boy Jim Bar and Grill
1934 9th St NW, Washington, DC
Bar
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Provost
2129 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC
American Cuisine
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Roaming Rooster
3176 Bladensburg Rd NE, Washington, DC
American Cuisine
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Senbeb Cafe
6224 3rd St NW, Washington, DC
Vegan Cuisine
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Serenata
1280 4th St NE, Washington, DC
Bar
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Service Bar DC
926-928 U St NW, Washington, DC
Bar
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Sommer Street Pizza
3607 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC
American Cuisine
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Souk
705 8th St SE, Washington, DC
Cafe
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Southwest Soda Pop Shop
1142 Maine Ave SW, Washington, DC
Dessert
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Swahili Village Bar & Restaurant
1990 M St NW, Washington, DC
African Cuisine
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Sweet Sosumba Jamaican Vegan Cafe
3501 Georgia Ave NW unit b, Washington, DC
Caribbean Vegan Cuisine
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Zion West African Restaurant
1805 Montana Ave NE B, Washington, DC
African Cuisine
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All Set Restaurant & Bar
8630 Fenton Street, Plaza 5, Silver Spring, MD
American Cuisine
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Blue Waters Caribbean & Seafood Grill
6349 Old Branch Ave, Temple Hills, MD
Seafood Cuisine
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Cafe 1137
7216 Windsor Mill Rd B, Windsor Mill, MD
Seafood
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Carolina Kitchen
800 Shoppers Way, Upper Marlboro, MD
Southern Cuisine
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The Chosen Waffle Food Truck
Mobile
American Cuisine
Social
Crab Boss
14125 Brandywine Rd, Brandywine, MD
Seafood
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Fresh Green
15475 Annapolis Rd Suite 140, Bowie, MD
Healthy/Fresh
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Gangster Vegan Organics
6202 Rhode Island Ave Suite 105, Riverdale Park, MD
Vegan Cuisine
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Gisele’s Creole Cuisine
2407 Price Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Caribbean Cuisine
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Granny’s Restaurant
9712 Groffs Mill Dr, Owings Mills, MD
Southern Cuisine
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Greenbar
940 Swan Creek Rd E, Fort Washington, MD
Healthy/Fresh
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Hakuna Matata Grill
2405 Price Ave, Silver Spring, MD
African Cuisine
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Henry’s Soul Cafe
5431 MD-210, Oxon Hill, MD
Cafe
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Houey’s Shaved Ice
15193A Marlboro Pike, Upper Marlboro, MD
Dessert
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Island Spice Grille & Lounge
2120 Emmorton Park Rd, Edgewood, MD
Caribbean Cuisine
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Jody’s Good Mood Cafe
10606 Baltimore Ave Ste A, Beltsville, MD
Cafe
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Jordan’s Bistro
4721 Raleigh Rd, Temple Hills, MD
American Cuisine
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Judy’s Island Grill
800 Crain Hwy N, Glen Burnie, MD
Caribbean Cuisine
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Kaldi’s Social House
918 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Cafe
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KitchenCray Cafe
4601 Presidents Dr, Lanham, MD
Brunch Cuisine
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Kora Lee’s Cafe
6421 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD
Dessert
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Legacy Carryout
10909 C Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD
American Cuisine
Social | Reviews
Mad Cow Grill
310 Domer Ave, Laurel, MD
Caribbean American Cuisine
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Matchbox
1699 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD
American Cuisine
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Milk & Honey Cafe
10280 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD
Brunch & Cafe
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Miya Lounge & Restaurant
4715a Sellman Rd unit A, Beltsville, MD
African Cuisine
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Negril The Jamaican Eatery
965 Thayer Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Caribbean Cuisine
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NuVegan Cafe
8150 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD
Vegan Cuisine
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Our Recipes Cafe
1332 Sulphur Spring Rd, Arbutus, MD
American Cuisine
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Pinky’s Eatery
7995 Solomons Island Rd, Owings, MD
Soul Food
Social | Reviews
Port-au-Prince
7912 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD
Haitian Cuisine
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R&L Crab
14207 Old Annapolis Rd Suite A, Bowie, MD
Seafood Food
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Ruby’s Southern Kitchen
14207 Old Annapolis Rd Suite A, Bowie, MD
Soul Food
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The Shell Shack
3809 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD
Seafood Cuisine
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Silver Spring Wings
2341 Distribution Cir, Silver Spring, MD
American Cuisine
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Southern Blues
8406 Harford Rd, Parkville, MD
Southern Cuisine
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Spizzy
5830 Allentown Way, Camp Springs, MD
Vegan Cuisine
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Sprout Natural Choice
706 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD
Vegan Cuisine
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Sugar Vault Desserts
5606 Baltimore Ave, Hyattsville, MD
Dessert
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Sunnyside Cafe
2110 E Monument St, Baltimore, MD
Brunch
Social | Reviews
Sunset Raw Juice Bar
10160 Reisterstown Rd Suite 20, Owings Mills, MD
Juice Bar
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Suya Spot
10309 Grand Central Ave #104, Owings Mills, MD
African Cuisine
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Swahili Village Bar & Restaurant
10800 Rhode Island Ave Suite N, Beltsville, MD
African Cuisine
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Sweet Tooth Cakes & Pastries
56 Ritchie Rd, Capitol Heights, MD
Dessert
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Trinity Grill & Bar
3010 Hamilton St, Hyattsville, MD
American Cuisine
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The Uncaged Chefs
3809 Rhode Island Ave, Brentwood, MD
6027 Marlboro Pike, District Heights, MD
American Cuisine
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Aunt Kelly’s Cookies
857 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD
Dessert
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The Avenue Bakery
2229 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore, MD
Dessert
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Baked in Baltimore
6848 Reisterstown Rd, Baltimore, MD
Dessert
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Black Acres Roastery
3301 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD
Cafe
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Blacksauce Kitchen
Mobile
American Cuisine
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Blondie’s Doughnuts
6848 Reisterstown Rd, Baltimore, MD (& Pre-Order)
Dessert
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Breaking Bread
771 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD
American Cuisine
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Chef BobbyD Restaurant & Catering
4032 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD
American Cuisine
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Chick’N Littlez
5208 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD
American Cuisine
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Connie’s Chicken and Waffles
1640 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD
Southern Cuisine
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The Corner Bistro
The Charm’tastic Mile, 213 Penn St, Baltimore, MD
American Cuisine
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Crabs Down Under
4918 Hazelwood Ave, Baltimore, MD
Seafood
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Creole Soul Restaurant
301 W 29th St, Baltimore, MD
Southern
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Cuples Tea House
409 N. Howard St, Baltimore, MD
Tea House
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Dovecote Cafe
2501 Madison Ave #1f, Baltimore, MD
Cafe
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Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant
1100 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD
African Cuisine
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Ethel’s Creole Kitchen
1615 Sulgrave Ave, Baltimore, MD
Creole
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Fishnet
Mount Vernon Marketplace, 520 Park Ave, Baltimore, MD
Seafood
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Fiyah Island Grill
2416 E Monument St, Baltimore, MD
Caribbean Cuisine
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Gangster Vegan Organics
1065 S. Charles St., Baltimore, MD
Vegan Cuisine
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Get it Inn Island Cuisine II
2112 Fleet St, Baltimore, MD
Caribbean Cuisine
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The Green House Juice Cafe
2431 St Paul St, Baltimore, MD
Vegan Cuisine
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The Greener Kitchen
803 Washington Blvd, Baltimore, MD
Vegan Cuisine
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Grind & Wine Cafe
3627 Offutt Rd, Randallstown, MD
American Cuisine
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Goldie’s Seafood Carryout
6212 Reisterstown Rd, Baltimore, MD
Seafood
Social | Reviews
Home Maid
1400 Key Hwy, Baltimore, MD
Brunch
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Ice Queens Snowball Shop
1648 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD
Dessert
Social | Reviews
Ida B’s Table
235 Holliday St, Baltimore, MD
Southern Cuisine
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Judy’s Island Grill
5216 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD
Caribbean Cuisine
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Koba Café
644 E Fort Ave, Baltimore, MD
Cafe
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The Land of Kush
840 N Eutaw St, Baltimore, MD
Vegan Cuisine
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The LVH by Taste This
4528 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD
Southern Cuisine
Reviews
Magdalena
205 E Biddle St, Baltimore, MD within Ivy Hotel
American Cuisine
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Midnite Confections Cupcakery
1051 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD
Dessert
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Montego Bay Restaurant and Bakery
3602 W Rogers Ave, Baltimore, MD
Caribbean Cuisine
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Nailah’s Kitchen
5722 York Rd, Baltimore, MD
African Cuisine
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Natasha’s Just Brittle
6615 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD
Dessert
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New Secrets Tea
2740 Huntingdon Ave unit B, Baltimore, MD
Tea Room
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Next Phaze Cafe & Lounge
112 E Lexington St, Baltimore, MD
American Cuisine
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Noir Restaurant & Lounge
5716 York Rd, Baltimore, MD
American Cuisine
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Old Major
900 S Carey St, Baltimore, MD
American Cuisine
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Pure Chocolate by Jinji
529 E Belvedere Ave, Baltimore, MD
Dessert
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Red Emma’s
1225 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD
Cafe
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Refocused Vegan
429 N Eutaw St #1N, Baltimore, MD
Vegan Cuisine
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Salaam Eatery
2018 Denison St, Baltimore, MD
Soul Food
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Saviour African Food Restaurant
3341 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD
African Cuisine
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Serenity Wine Bar
1121 Hull St, Baltimore, MD
American Cuisine
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Shipyard Pub
3500 O’Donnell St, Baltimore, MD
Bar
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Sophomore Coffee
2223 Maryland Ave, Baltimore, MD
Cafe
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Station North Arts Cafe Gallery
131 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD
American Cuisine
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Sugar Mama’s
4114 Frederick Ave, Baltimore, MD
Soul Food
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Sweet Home Jamaica
3612 S Hanover St, Baltimore, MD
Caribbean Cuisine
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Taharka Brothers
3515 Clipper Mill Rd, Baltimore, MD
Dessert
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Taste This
102 E 25th St, Baltimore, MD
Soul Food
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Teavolve
1401, Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD
American Cuisine/Tea Room
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The Urban Oyster
300 Light St, Baltimore, MD
American Cuisine
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Water For Chocolate
1841 E Lombard St, Baltimore, MD
American Cuisine
Website | Social | Reviews
With Love Co: A Plant-Based Sip & Eat Joint
8705 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD
Vegan Cuisine
Social | Reviews
Abyssinia Mart
720 Jefferson St, Alexandria, VA
Coffee House & Mart
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Amore Congelato
1201 S Joyce St, Arlington, VA
Dessert
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Angelic’s Kitchen
Food Truck
Soul Food
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Anointed Hands Bakery
25180 W Main St, Onley, VA
Dessert
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Bateau
301 Virginia St, Richmond, VA
American Cuisine
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Big Buns Damn Good Burgers
4401 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA
American Cuisine
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Boylan Heights
102 14th St NW, Charlottesville, VA 22903
American Cuisine
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Brewer’s Cafe
1125 Bainbridge St, Richmond, VA
Cafe
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Brown’s
1218 Avon St, Charlottesville, VA
American Cuisine
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Caribbean Plate
133 E Annandale Rd, Falls Church, VA
Caribbean Cuisine
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CupCakes & Beyond
9540 Lee Hwy, Fairfax, VA
Dessert
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Della J’s Delectables
6558 Backlick Rd, Springfield, VA
Southern Cuisine
Website | Social | Reviews
Enatye Ethiopian Restaurant
275 Sunset Park Dr, Herndon, VA
African Cuisine
Website | Social | Reviews
Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats
200 Commerce St, Alexandria, VA
Dessert
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Haute Dogs & Fries
610 Montgomery, Alexandria, VA
American
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Hen Quarter
801 King St, Alexandria, VA
Southern Cuisine
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Jirani Coffeehouse
9425 West St, Manassas, VA
Cafe
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Johnny Ray’s Sultry Soul Food
101 Executive Dr. Suite A, Sterling, VA
Soul Food
Website | Social | Reviews
Kaldi’s Social House
3100 10th St N, Arlington, VA
Cafe
Website | Social | Reviews
Kendall’s Kountry Kitchen
25254 Lankford Hwy, Onley, VA
American Cuisine
Social | Reviews
Lammar Marie’s Gourmet Popcorn
3047 Lauderdale Dr, Henrico, VA
Dessert
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Manna Bistro & Bakery
14215 Centreville Square, Centreville, VA
African Cuisine
Website | Social | Reviews
MarieBette Cafe & Bakery
105 E Water St, Charlottesville, VA
Cafe
Website | Social | Reviews
Matchbox
2055 Bond St, Charlottesville, VA
American Cuisine
Website | Social | Reviews
Mel’s Cafe
719 W Main St, Charlottesville, VA
Cafe
Social | Reviews
NuVegan Cafe
417 W. Grace Street, Richmond, VA
Vegan Cuisine
Website | Social | Reviews
Pearl Island Cafe
233 4th St NW, Charlottesville, VA
Caribbean Cuisine
Website | Social | Reviews
The Pit Stop BBQ
46230 Cranston St, Sterling, VA
BBQ
Website | Social | Reviews
Royalty Eats
820 Cherry Ave, Charlottesville, VA
Soul Food
Order | Reviews
The Rub Chicken & Beer
801 King St 1st Floor, Alexandria, VA
American Cuisine
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Sliced. Cake Bar
Food Truck
Dessert
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Soul Food Joint
300 E. Market St, Charlottesville, VA
Soul Food
Website | Social | Reviews
Soul Taco
321 N 2nd St, Richmond, VA
Latin Fusion
Website | Social | Reviews
Urban Hang Suite
304 E Broad St, Richmond, VA
Cafe
Website | Social | Reviews
** Note: This list of black-owned restaurants in the DMV food space is NOT a complete list but rather a starting collection. Be sure to tag your favorite black-owned restaurants in the DMV area.
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