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20+ Amazing Black Owned Businesses in Jacksonville

  • January 24, 2023
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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., as well as other Civil Rights Movement leaders, even today. 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.

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 in Jacksonville! Join us in celebrating and supporting a key part of what makes our city so special.

Black Owned Businesses in Jacksonville

The Cookbook Restaurant

The Cookbook Restaurant is located in Historic Springfield and is a local favorite! Cookbook is not only known for their yummy seafood, gumbo and fish and grits but also the owner has lest a lasting impression on all who visit. He has been nominated for Best Boss Awards hosted by Best Boss Group USA; they honor over 100 African American Entrepreneurs in Jacksonville!

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Black Owned Businesses in Jacksonville

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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Black Owned Businesses in Jacksonville

KraVegan

If you’re looking for vegan food with a flare, head over 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 favs 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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Black Owned Businesses in Jacksonville

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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Black Owned Businesses In Jacksonville

Tough Guys Cookies

Looking for a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth? Tough Guys Cookies is the best way! Here, they serve up freshly baked and warm cookies of all kinds of flavors! From chocolate chip and snickerdoodle to confetti and strawberry, you can’t go wrong! 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 at their brick and mortar in Orange Park! We can’t say it enough: YUM!

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Try Tough Guys Cookies and Sweets

Tough Guys Cookies and Sweets located in Orange Park has some of the most delicious cookies around town. Make sure to head out to Oakleaf to give them a try!

Black Owned Businesses in Jacksonville

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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black Owned businesses in Jacksonville

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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More Black Owned Restaurants

Black Owned Businesses in Jacksonville

🎨: Marsha Hatcher, Suzanne Pickett, and Annelies Dykgraaf

🖤Mr. K’s Bar-B-Q & Seafood               
🖤Pho Viet 
🖤VooSwar 
🖤Blu Diner 

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Supporting BOB 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!

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