20+ Minority-Owned Businesses in Tampa Bay to Support

📷 Empamamas – Facebook

Empamamas

Who doesn’t love empanadas? Empamamas is a women-owned business that brings you untraditional empanadas you won’t be able to stop craving. Their creativity shines through their food, you just have to try everything for yourself! We suggest ordering the Cheeseburger in Paradise empanada for something unique!

Don’t sleep on their sauces, you need to try the “Tampa Girl Sauce,” it goes amazing with everything! They get creative with their drinks as well as adding ginger to their margaritas! We promise you’ll want to drink this everywhere you go.

Hours & Location

📍 1910 N Ola Ave #13, Tampa, FL 33602

Copa

If you’re looking for a great spot to enjoy with friends, grab drinks, high-quality tapas, and amazing times, head to Copa! They’re black-owned and one of our favorites from this list. Their yuca fries with banana ketchup and aoili is literal heaven and a must-order!

If you’re visiting with a group, we suggest getting the charcuterie board, it has something for every taste. Take advantage of their outdoor seating when the weather is nice, even enjoy some hookah too! Before you go, you need to get the creme brûlée – it’s seriously one of the best we’ve ever had!

Hours & Location

📍1047 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

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Happy Fish

Another Latinx-owned business gem – their name says it all! You’ll come in for great Peruvian fusion food, drinks, and leave like a happy fish. Everything here is so tasty, nothing short of incredible dishes. If you’re a seafood lover, this is the spot to try.

Here you can enjoy high-quality fish without breaking the bank! Do yourself a favor and order any dish with black beans and plantains. It’s so delicious, you’ll want to bring some home with you.

Hours & Location

📍4046 North Armenia Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33607

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China Yuan

China Yuan is an Asian-owned spot bringing all of the authentic cuisine. The food is SO delicious, definitely a hidden gem. Don’t be fooled – it may seem hidden, but once you come in, you’re welcomed with beautiful decor and tons of flavor to their meals. We met the owners during our visit and they’re so sweet!

Take your time reading the menu options, ask for recommendations if you don’t know what to get, and enjoy an outstanding and authentic Chinese meal in one of our favorite minority owned businesses in Tampa Bay! The lunch specials are the best, pork and egg congee, and the mu shu pork are delicious too.

Hours & Location

📍 8502 N Armenia Ave # 1A, Tampa, Florida 33604

Cheese Please

Cheese Please is one of the coziest spots we’ve tried, and definitely one of our favorite minority LGBTQ+ owned businesses in Tampa Bay! If you love cheese or pair it with all of your meals, you have to come here. You can expect heavenly cheeses, high-quality meats, and knowledgable wine pairings.

Another hidden gem in Tampa, it’s easy to miss from the outside! We recommend getting the customizable charcuterie board, so you can indulge in most of what this cheese-loving spot has to offer. Pair your meal with a wine flight! Also, if you find yourself eyeing some of their wall decor, you can buy them to take home and add some fun to your living space!

Hours & Location

📍 8502 N Armenia Ave # 1A, Tampa, Florida 33604

📷 Saigon Deli – Facebook

Saigon Deli

This is an authentic Vietnamese spot and another favorite Asian-owned business from our list! Get a taste for traditional foods, snacks, and more, without the hassle of traveling – although we hope to do so one day! We heard the restaurant layout is very traditional to Vietnam, as well as the ambiance, so next time you want to try something new, or if you already love Vietnamese food, you need to try this amazing spot!

Fast service, casual dining, and just out of this world food! Every single menu item is a must-order. If you don’t know what to get, we recommend the Hu Tieu noodles, Bánh Bao and Bánh Giò, Banh Mi, and of course, the well-known Pho.

Hours & Location

📍3858 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33614

Bars & Breweries 🍺

Woven Water Brewing

Craft beer lovers, this is the spot for you! This place is beyond unique and LGBTQ+ owned. Their selection is wide, and there’s so much creativity in each drink! Imagine drinking a dessert as a beer. Crazy, right? We recommend their Strawberry Raspberry Cherry White Chocolate Cheese Cake Fusion!

Kick back with a drink in hand for a day or night out with friends. Bring your four-legged friends too! Dogs are welcome, so you don’t have to worry about leaving them at home.

Hours & Location

📍456 W. Columbus Dr. Tampa, FL 33602

📷 Cru Cellars – Facebook

Cru Cellars

Another incredible women-owned business! This spot is definitely dreamy and perfect for a date night. The atmosphere is welcoming, cozy, classy, romantic, with amazing food and drink options to match! You really can’t go wrong with anything from the menu. We love walking around and taking our time choosing the perfect wine from their racks!

Order the tenderloin carpaccio to treat your taste buds and thank us later. The servers and the wine sommeliers are incredibly knowledgable if you have any questions about any dishes or wines. Definitely come next time you want to do something romantic with your partner or a day out with the girls!

Hours & Locations

📍1910 N Ola Avenue Tampa, FL 33602

📍 2506 S. Macdill Avenue Tampa, FL 33629

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Green Bench Brewing

Fall in love with this incredible black-owned business, just like we did! At Green Bench Brewing, you’re in for a one of a kind experience to enjoy with friends, family, dogs, and even kiddos with their outdoor space. Here you can leave the daily life worries and hangout with a good drink in hand.

Their bartenders are simply beyond accommodating and kind. Indulge in a variety of beer selection, enough for everyone’s specific liking. Enjoy some nice weather and have a little picnic with brews! Order one of their many drinks, and bring your own food to enjoy while you’re there.

Hours & Location

📍 1133 Baum Ave N. St. Petersburg FL 33705

Coffee & Sweets ☕️

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Cake Drip

You’re in for a dessert boutique dream come true with the Cake Drip! This is one of our favorite black-owned businesses to spend a girl’s night out, special occasion or for a cute and fun date. There’s so much to love, from their cute Instagram-worthy photo-ops, dessert tastings, DIY chocolate bars, and more for the ultimate experience.

Don’t forget to make a reservation before you go to get the most out of this place! You can book any of their experiences from DIY Chocolate Tasting Flight, to their In Brunch We Trust experience on Sundays. You can’t go wrong with anything offered at the Cake Drip, and while you’re there say hi to Faronda the owner – she’s the sweetest!

Hours & Locations

📍 1625 W Snow Circle, Tampa, FL 33606

📍 1104 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

📷 Hogg Batch Coffee – Facebook

Hogg Batch Coffee

Thank the universe that this black-owned business exists! If you love coffee like Lorelai Gilmore, Hogg Batch Coffee is your place. Buy a bag and run home to have one of the greatest cups of coffee you’ll have in your life!

Stop by for a hot cup of coffee or a cold one, to start your day. Watch it disappear as fast as you blink, and you’ll crave another. No need for sugar, creamers, anything. It’s that good. Plus, they have unique flavors you only find here, like coffee and bourbon, or coffee and rum. Imagine being able to bring those home!

Hours & Location

📍 2327 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

📷 Made Coffee – Facebook

Made Coffee

Support some of the best coffee in Tampa Bay from this amazing women-owned business! Great coffee, but conveniently in a can. How great is that? It’s no generic coffee can either, these will make your tastebuds love you and ask for more! The beans are really high-quality and tasty, the options are endless. You won’t find these in your regular coffee shop. Peaches, berries, lemon, light roasts – all delicious!

Hours & Location

📍 5072 113th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33760

Pop Goes the Waffle

Who doesn’t love waffles? No, really, we’ve never met anyone who doesn’t. Now, imagine yourself strolling around town and you stumble across this amazing food truck that gives heavenly waffles! This is a must, must, must. A waffle may be just what you need after a long day exploring.

You’ll eat your waffle so fast, you won’t have time to take any photos of it. We’ve heard people love them so much, they buy a whole bunch of different flavors and freeze them, so they can warm them up and eat any day of the week. Whenever you’re craving something sweet, show some love and support this black-owned business!

Hours & Location

📍 5004 Tangerine Ave S, Gulfport, FL 33707

📷 Mother Kombucha – Facebook

Mother Kombucha

Mother Kombucha is next on our list and one of the women-owned businesses we can’t get enough of! Even if you aren’t a kombucha fan, this is a must-try spot. Kombucha is really good for your health and the flavors are amazing.

We tasted Mother Kombucha, and wow! We’re obsessed. We always find ourselves coming back to Mother Kombucha – definitely a game changer. Each sip makes you want more and all the flavors are simply out of this world!

Hours & Location

📍 4360 28th Street North St Petersburg, FL 33714

Juice Pharm

Since we’re already talking about obsessing over what’s healthy for you, this new local spot is amazing, and one of our favorite black-owned and women-owned businesses in Tampa Bay. You have to try it, especially if you’re a juice enthusiast, even into juicing at home.

The people behind Juice Pharm give their all in the recipes, and want the best for each and every one of you! Check out their website and learn more about the fresh, local ingredients they use, and try it. You won’t go back to generic sugar-filled juice.

Hours & Location

📍 4360 28th Street North St Petersburg, FL 33714

📷 Sea Maids Creamery – Facebook

Sea Maids Creamery

How could you not fall in love with this little pink ice cream shop? The Sea Maids Creamery decor inside emphasizes the unique name, making it a great place to take pictures. There’s something for everyone here. Vegan options, incredible ice cream forms and flavors, crazy good combinations, coffee, and desserts.

Enjoy the perfect blend between the cold ice cream and the warm breeze in their outdoor seating area. Don’t forget to bring your furry friend and get them something from their pet menu! Add this woman-owned business to your list of spots to check out.

Hours & Location

📍 4230 North Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33603

Retail 👖

Shoptoska

One of our favorite boutiques and women-owned businesses in Tampa Bay is Shoptoska! Every single corner and rack is filled with beautiful clothes for women. We love that it’s so varied, there’s something for everyone’s aesthetic.

Feel sophisticated, trendy, classy, and confident with every garment you buy from this beautiful boutique. Bring your friends for a perfect and well-deserved girl’s day or girl’s night, and have fun trying everything out to revamp you wardrobe.

Hours & Location

📍 3433 S West Shore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629

📷 Ashe Couture – Facebook

Ashe Couture

Want to feel like a super star? Stop by this women-owned boutique and get exactly what you want from the moment you come in, to the moment you leave! The people here are beyond kind and really want you to feel the best in your own skin.

They’ll help you search for the perfect outfits and help you reach the goal of feeling amazing. Whether you’re looking to explore your style or need some closet staples, once you have your outfit and ready to go, everyone will be asking you where you got your outfit from!

Hours & Location

📍 1027 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

📷 Abbi Creates Studio – Facebook

Abbi Creates Studio

If you want to rep some cute and stylish Tampa Bay merch, Abbi Creates Studio is perfect for you! Abbi is the incredible woman behind this black-owned business where the designs are beyond beautiful. Especially if you love Tampa, there are so many designs honoring this amazing city!

If you’re a USF student or have an alumni in your family, she has the perfect designs that can make an incredible gift! Her art is beautiful, colorful, and memorable. Besides Tampa Bay, she also has designs to honor Buenos Aires, Chicago, and more. Check them out!

Sip Shop Hooray

Shopping with a side of champagne? Sign us up! This incredible women-owned shop is meant to make great experiences where you can find high-quality clothes and more. Bring a friend, find some unique pieces, and sip through your visit.

They have a full service bar, a sophisticated hipster ambiance, and music inspired decor. The clothes come from small, and sometimes local, designers! One of the many things we love about this shop is how body inclusive and gender free their boutique is.

Hours & Location

📍 2053 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

📷 7th Avenue Apothecary – Facebook

7th Avenue Apothecary

We love candles and candle lovers like ourselves. This is such a great place to bring one and watch them fall in love with everything around them! Enjoy the amazing scents at 7th Avenue Apothecary and treat yourself to bring one (or lots of them) home!

Whenever we visit, we just can’t decide from their signature scents, artisan room sprays, and so much more. 7th Avenue Apothecary makes your living space feel much more homey. Plus, anything from this great spot makes an amazing gift!

Hours & Location

📍 3810 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

📷 Chinca Swimwear – Facebook

Chinca Swimwear

Support women-owned businesses and Latina-owned brands! Chinca Swimwear is one of a kind and has beautiful designs to make you stand out anywhere you go. The swimwear’s material is high-quality and comfortable which we love, especially perfect for the summer time!

Wearing any of their beautiful swimsuits will and should make you feel amazing! Update your swimsuit game and become a superstar while beating the heat.

Hours & Location

Open 24 hours.

📍10438 Rivercrest Dr, Riverview, FL 33578

Flowers & Plant Stores 🌱

Plant La Vie

If you have a green thumb or in search of a new plant baby, Plant La Vie is a must-visit! will make your Black and women owned nursery is magical! The plants are the happiest they can be, they thrive thanks to the amazing and knowledgable people taking care of them! They bring the plants of your choosing to your home and help you figure out where to place them, so the plants can continue to be happy.

They give you tips and information! Their plants are one of the healthiest (if not the very best) we’ve ever seen. If you’re a plant lover, or if you need some color at home, come and support one of the most incredible minority owned businesses in Tampa Bay! Follow them on social media for more information and tips.

Yura Vine Brothers

Yura Vine Brothers is the cutest Latinx-owned nursery you’ll see! You can have some of the healthiest plants shipped to you with lots of care and love. Owned by two brothers named Sam and Aaron, you can feel the family vibes throughout their shop.

The staff is beyond friendly and can help you with any questions or concerns you have. Bonus – you can get discounts and coupons after a purchase! You won’t want to leave, and you’ll want to bring every plant home.

Hours & Location

📍 1059 Water St, Tampa, FL 33602

📷 Tailored Twig – Facebook

Tailored Twig

Show some love to this LGBTQ+ owned business and buy some incredible flower arrangements to brighten your special someone’s day. The people behind these amazing bouquets and creative designs at the Tailored Twig are incredibly talented and knowledgable.

They’re the perfect team to count on when hiring for weddings and events. They’ll deliver beyond perfection. Try out one of their classes to see some amazing floral creations come to life.

Hours & Location

📍 3212 N 40th St #102, Tampa, FL 33605

Events & Recreation 🎉

The Snaphouse

At The Snaphouse, there’s never a dull moment. Bring your very best friends to have a top notch photoshoot with everything you need – ring lights and all! Choose from different fun backgrounds, props, lighting settings, and even changing rooms.

Here you can bring different outfits prepared for every aesthetic. Book your spot for a stress-free experience, support this awesome black-owned business, and get ready to update your feed with Instagram-worthy photos!

Hours & Location

📍1318 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

Book Space

Booze and Bubbles

Take your next event to the next level by hiring this amazing black-owned and women-owned creative business! Make a memorable night for all your guests with Booze and Bubbles. Have a cute eco-friendly small tap truck that is decorated especially for your event, and enjoy endless booze throughout the whole event.

Not only is it perfect for adults, but also for kids! Yup, you heard that right. You could get Boozie, the tap truck, for your kids and have their favorite beverages available with cute decorations! Perfect for both outdoor and indoor parties.

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Book Space

Arts & Culture 🎨

Zulu Painter

Zulu’s artwork can be seen across the U.S! How amazing is that? He’s a Black artist, and his art brings bliss and an array of color to any corner, and to any town lucky enough to feature Zulu. Follow him on social media and check out his website for more information about his story and support his artwork!

📷 Pep Rally Inc.

Pep Rally Inc.

Up your game with Pep Rally Inc.! A black-owned creative business, where your ideas become true and physical. The artists behind Pep Rally help others find their identity and show it to the world. They’re known for creating concepts for campaigns, murals, brands, and more! They’re beyond talented, make sure to check out the projects on their website, so you can get to know the talent and art they bring into the world. Shoot them an email if you have an artistic idea you want to bring to life!

Hours & Location

📍 4346 S Manhattan Ave, Tampa, FL 33611

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Bianca Burrows

Mia is one of the best artists in Tampa Bay! Well known for her collaborations including the Tampa Bay Lightning and more. You can find her work in murals, canvases, and customized pieces! Her art is bold, unique, and makes anything pop. Make sure to follow her social media and check out her projects on her website to see what she has done, and find out what’s coming next!

Fitness & Wellness 💪

📷 Camp – Facebook

Camp Tampa

Camp is a woman-owned business and it’s no regular gym! They’re all super welcoming and want you to feel comfortable. The classes are like nothing we’ve seen before, they’re so varied, fun, and engaging! The whole concept is so creative, once you go to the website, you’ll find a map as if you were in a real camp. It really brings you back. Plus, if you happen to be out of town, you can have Camp2Go!

Hours & Location

📍1318 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

📷 Fred Astaire Dance Studio – Facebook

Fred Astaire Dance Studio

Get out of your comfort zone at the Fred Astaire Dance Studio! Express yourself through dance at this amazing black-owned studio. If you have two left feet, or if you love dancing but want to learn different styles, this is the best spot to learn! The instructors make the classes fun and welcoming, and they’re all super patient with your process. Give it a try for a fun experience with your friends, partner, or by yourself! We love doing new things, and we bet you do too.

Hours & Location

📍 3845 Northdale Blvd, Tampa, FL 33624