20+ Amazing Black Owned Businesses in Jacksonville

August 16, 2024
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“The time is always right to do what is right.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

We understand the importance of reflecting on the life, legacy, and impact of Martin Luther King Jr. and other Civil Rights Movement leaders. Over 60 years later, it is still vital for our community and our world to study their teachings and apply them to the modern day, in a time that still requires reformation. Today, black owned businesses reflect the tenacity, resilience, and creativity of the black community.

A huge part of why we love our city so much is because it is full of diversity! Jacksonville is unique because of its amazing culture, created by so many people from around the globe. To celebrate a portion of that diversity, we have curated a list of our favorite black owned businesses Jacksonville fl offers! Join us in celebrating and supporting a key part of what makes our city so special.

Amelia Island Board Rentals

Hop on an electric skateboard or Harley-style scooter for a super rad way to explore Amelia Island! This historic and popular holiday destination is made that much more fun when you’re cruising around town! Visit the oldest bar in America or simply stay beachside on your board, exploring all the nooks and crannies of the city. You’ll get to know the city quickly in the open air making your own Amelia Island adventure!

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KraVegan

If you’re looking for vegan food with a flare, head to KraVegan! With over 30 years of experience, chef LaTasha Kaiser has adapted the traditional restaurant menu into a vegan’s dream! In addition to burgers, tacos, and hoagies, KraVegan also offers a few soul food options. We make it a point to try something new every time we go, but our top faves are the El Kravegano Tacos and the Portobello Shroom Burger! KraVegan truly has one of the widest selections of healthy food alternatives, making it one of the must-try vegan restaurants in Jacksonville!

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Pink Salt Restaurant and Wine Bar

Pink Salt serves lunch and dinner featuring locally sourced, flavorful food! Chef Richard Robinson brings his decades of restaurant and catering expertise to the Lakewood area of Jacksonville. Chef Robinson’s philosophy is to only use the freshest ingredients and just the right amount of flavor to keep his fans coming back again and again.

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Tough Guys Cookies

Looking for a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth? Tough Guys Cookies is the best way! Here, they serve freshly baked and warm cookies of various flavors! You can’t go wrong, from chocolate chip and Snickerdoodle to confetti and strawberry! They also serve scoops of ice cream and shakes! Make your dessert a combo with a customizable cookie and ice cream sandwich, or test out the Screwdriver, a mouthwatering hot cookie topped with premium ice cream and your choice of drizzle. Get your cookies on the go at their food truck or their brick-and-mortar in Orange Park! We can’t say it enough: YUM!

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Mr. Potato Spread

Who doesn’t love a freshly baked potato piled high with all your favorite delicious toppings? Mr. Potato Spread, home of the original crab pot potato, is serving up the best loaded baked potatoes you’ve ever had in your life! Their menu is full of tasty and unique potato creations, such as chicken bacon ranch and cheesesteak baked potatoes. Of course, if you’re feeling a little more adventurous, you can always build your own! Check out this delicious restaurant and food truck, and be sure to “Spread” the word!

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Sweet Mama's

We recently visited this delicious southern home-cooking restaurant and we will definitely be back for more! They have Southern style cuisine, fried chicken, ribs, fish & shrimp and so much more! This is not only a black-owned business but it is family owned and operated so you feel as if you are sitting at the family table to eat a meal!

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20+ Amazing Black Owned Businesses in Jacksonville

Industrial Aesthetics Concrete Decor

If you’re looking for minimalistic luxury decor for your personal space or as a gift for someone special, stop by Industrial Aesthetics Concrete Decor for the perfect piece! The items offered by Industrial Aesthetics Concrete Decor are hand-crafted by the business owner/artist and showcase a range of styles that fit well with any aesthetic. Vases, bowls, candles, and much more await you at Industrial Aesthetics Concrete Decore, where your shopping experience will be nothing less than inspiring. And speaking of inspiration, if you don’t see what you need while shopping, you can have custom pieces made for the ultimate originality!

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Best Black Owned Businesses in Jacksonville

The Hype Section

Everyone loves a fresh pair of sneakers! The Hype Section is the one-stop shop for fresh kicks and rare sports cards in Jacksonville, Florida. With the latest and greatest shoe selection on the First Coast, The Hype Section is full of high-quality shoes for everyone in the family. Even the coolest kid can keep their sneaker game strong at The Hype Section! With a large selection of sports cards, The Hype Section also gives novice and avid card collectors an excellent spot for trading and shopping.

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The Beauty Factory and Skin Bar

In Florida, keeping our skin in top condition with all of the sun can seem impossible. Fortunately, we have The Beauty Factory and Skin Bar to help us achieve our healthiest and most beautiful skin. The Beauty Factory and Skin Bar prioritizes customer skincare and delivers high-quality services, products, and practices with a unique and educational approach. Love the skin you’re in, and stop into The Beauty Factory and Skin Bar for your dose of personalized facials, brow shaping, and all-over skin pampering!

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Luxury Transportation Services

Luxury Transportation Services is Jacksonville’s top-rated luxury transportation company servicing the First Coast areas. Luxury Transportation Services is known for its professional, clean, comfortable, and reliable transportation solutions, providing hassle-free transportation services for work, play, and special occasions. Whether you need a car to pick you up at the airport, a limo for prom, or a minibus for your bachelorette party, Luxury Transportation Services will get you there in style!

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Mackey's Munchies

Enjoy delicious New Orleans-style cooking with Mackey’s Munchies. This flavor-filled eatery brings southern soul food to a whole new level – serving all your favorite classics! With tasty po’boys, huge portions of gumbo, and jambalaya. and even beignets for something sweet, experience the best of Louisiana right in Jacksonville!

?868 Blanding Blvd, Orange Park, FL 32065

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The Daq Shack

Get excited to try a New Orleans-style daiquiri store in the heart of Orange Park! With delicious food options and tasty drinks, this spot is the perfect to have some fun on a night out. Let’s not forget about their incredible daiquiris! With a wall full of flavors that you can mix to your heart’s desire, create the cocktail flavors of your dreams at The Daq Shack.

?1754 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073-2328

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The Selfie Showroom

But first, lemme take a selfie! If you’re looking for the perfect location for your next photoshoot, look no further than the Selfie Showroom! With tons of gorgeous photo backdrops that are fabulous for your next Instagram post, this should be your go-to spot when you need to refresh your feed. Gather all your girlfriends and head to the selfie showroom for the ultimate photo op!

?9433 Lem Turner Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32208

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Hangar Bay Cafe

This Mayport hidden gem serves up some seriously delicious flavor combos. Enjoy southern cuisine alongside Japanese favorites! Known for their finger-licking good crunchy fried chicken and savory ramen, anyone can find something to enjoy at Hangar Bay Cafe!

?2294 Mayport Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

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Mixed Fillings Pie Shop

With a title like Florida’s Number One Pie Shop, you’ve got to try Mixed Fillings if you haven’t already! Enjoy delicious made-from-scratch pies at this 5 Points bakery. Place an order online or visit the pie shop Wednesday through Saturday for a slice of tasty sweetness!

?1049 Park Street Jacksonville, FL 32204

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Cool Moose Cafe

This breakfast and lunch cafe offers a wide variety of delicious menu items! From savory to sweet, start your day with a tasty pile of pancakes or refuel with a yummy turkey panini. We absolutely love this spot the Cool Moose Cafe, it’s the perfect cozy spot to eat in Riverside!

?2708 Park St, Jacksonville, FL 32205

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Arble Baking Company

Looking for the perfect cookie? Arble Baking Company has got you covered! Here, you can enjoy delicious homemade cookies created by a family full of love! Founded by four siblings. Arble is an ode to their father who served on the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue department for over 32 years. He was also known as the cookie man because whenever you saw him, you saw cookies!

?6765 Dunn Ave #327, Jacksonville, FL 32219

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Level Up Fitness

Feel the burn with Level Up Fitness Jax! This amazing gym provides insane programs to help you achieve the body goals of your dreams. Co-owners Brandon Floyd and former Jags safety Josh Evans are there to help you every step of the way, from body transformation to health and wellness programs, Level Up Fitness offers everything you need to begin your journey on the road to fitness!

?311 10th Ave N, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

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Level Up Fitness

Transform your body with Level Up Fitness! We challenged ourselves and participated in a full on workout. Level Up Fitness offers a health and wellness program.

More Black Owned Restaurants

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Restaurants:

Mr. K’s Bar-B-Q & Seafood
Munchies Food for the Soul
Nesbit Restaurant
ONE Charlen’s
P&L Seafood
PepperPot
Pho Viet
Shut Em Down ASR
Simply Tasty Thai
Skinny Pig Cafe
Smoke in the City BBQ
Soul Food Express
Sneakers Sports Grille
Starving like Marvin
Taste Grace
Taste of Chicago
TDS Cajun Cafe & Catering
Team Love Seafood LLC
THC Trap Hous Chicken
The Blue Claw
The Conch Shell
The Gumbo Man
The Soulfood Bistro
The Sweet Spot & Urban Lounge
Two Cooking Cousins
Two Saints Restaurant and Grill
Uncle Gene’s Soul & Seafood Cafe
Urban Eats Bistro
VooSwar
Foxy Lady Cafe and Catering
Slamma Bama BBQ
King and Cake’s Cafe
A & B Crab Shack
A Taste of Miami
All Starz Restaurant & Bar
Annie Ru’s Carryout and Catering
Austin’s Soul Food
Beignets Caribbean Restaurant
Blu Diner
Caribbean Sunrise
Celestia’s Coastal Cuisine
Cartel’s Kitchen Seafood and more!
Dee Queezys BBQ-Seafood-Wings
DJs Steakhouse
Dropzone Grille
Flavour Saviour

Grenville Kitchen
Health Comforts by DeAndre
Holley’s Bar B Q Inc
Holy Smoke BBQ

Honey Dripper Hutt

Hook’em Up Seafood and More

Irie Diner

Island Tropics Restaurant & Lounge

Jazzy’s Restaurant & Lounge

Jenkins Quality BBQ
Kelly’s Place

Khloe’s Kitchen

London’s Fish n Chips
Mattie’s Seafood
Jax Bread Company
Bobs Famous BBQ
We Are One BBQ Jax
Potters House

Food Trucks:
Bawk Bawk Chicken Truck
Best Burgers Jax Food Truck

Cherry’s Red Truck

CK on Wheels
Mary’s Kitchen Food Truck

CrabGod Food Trailer

E&W BBQ Food Truck

Latin Soul Grille Food truck

San Marco Chz Fry CO

WaugaWauga Food Truck

Coffee & Sweets:

Farmhouse Chicken and Donuts

Gala’s Italian Water Ice

Icecapade Frozen Treats

The Icee Spot
Cannabliss Desserts

Boutiques & Shops:
Talk of the Town

Herbun Energy
Pure Essence of Earth

TeaPosh Natural
Carolina Hemp Company

Supporting B.O.B. in Jacksonville

Whether you’re hungry, looking for baked goods for a special event or you want to shop local, we would love to see you at some of these black owned businesses! Make sure to tag us @StufftodoinJacksonville on Instagram and Facebook! We will be featuring more of these businesses this month in honor of Black History Month so stay tuned!