As the protests against police brutality continue on, it’s more important than ever to look at ways Denver can support its black community. We’ve compiled a list of every black-owned business we could find in and around Denver, but this is in no way definitive.
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This list will be updated periodically. If you’d like a business to be considered, comment below. Also, check out these resources:
DenverBlackPages.com
Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce
Support Black Owned
MyBlackColorado.com
Restaurants, food and beverage
- Welton Street Cafe – soul food, Five Points.
- Genna Rae’s – Caribbean soul food, Whittier
- Whittier Cafe – coffee, cafe fare, Whittier
- Bar Helix – cocktail bar, RiNo
- Coffee at the Point – coffee, beer, wine, cafe fare, Five Points
- Mojo Ethiopian Coffee & Grocery – coffee, grocery, Aurora
- Endless Grind Coffee – coffee, roaster, Aurora
- Kabod coffee – Ethiopian coffee, Stapleton
- Coffee Etcetera – coffee, Civic Center
- Federal Coffee – coffee shop, Sloan’s Lake
- Smith + Canon – ice cream, City Park West
- Walia Creamery – ice cream, Lowry
- Sweet Sweetz – ice cream, Skyland
- MyKings Ice Cream – ice cream, Skyland
- Le French – French and Senegalese fare, DTC
- Novel Strand, brewery, Baker
- Hogshead Brewery – brewery, West Highland
- Rising Sun Distillery – distillery, Sun Valley
- Boney’s BBQ – Southern soul food and BBQ, 16th Street Mall
- Swirk Soul Food – soul food, Aurora
- Hot Chick-a-Latté – coffee, espresso (new ownership 2019), Hale
- Buzz Cafe – drive-through coffee, dine-in cafe, Alamo Placita
- The Sojourners Coffee & Tea – coffee, tea, (new ownership 2019), Virginia Village
- African Grill and Bar, Ghanaian, Nigerian, South African and Kenyan food, Green Valley Ranch
- Hungry Wolf BBQ– barbecue, South Denver
- Jamaican Grill – Jamaican fare, Lincoln Park
- Arada Ethiopian – Ethiopian, Lincoln Park
- The Ethiopian Restaurant – Ethiopian, City Park
- Queen of Sheba – Ethiopian, South Park Hill
- Mesob Ethiopian – Ethiopian, Montclair
- Africana Restaurant &
Cafe – Ethiopian, South Park Hill - Axum Ethiopian
Restaurant – Ethiopian, South Park Hill - Lucy Ethiopian – Ethiopian, South Park Hill
- The Ethiopian Food Truck – Ethiopian food truck
- Konjo Ethiopian Food – Ethiopian food truck
- Nile Ethiopian Restaurant – Ethiopian, Aurora
- Cyncopation – smoked meats, food truck
- Toby’s New Orleans Poboys – New Orlean food truck
- Buddahs BBQ & Soul Food – barbecue, soul food catering, food truck, Aurora
- A-CO Cart – Afro-soul food, Aurora
- AK BBQ Food Truck – southern-style barbecue food truck
- Winston Hill BBQ – barbecue, Littleton
- Smokin’ Bones BBQ food truck – barbecue food truck
- Nels Downhome BBQ food truck – barbecue food truck
- CJs Sticky Fingers Catering– Cajun BBQ Food Truck, Aurora
- Taste Bud Bullies – Midwest cuisine, food truck
- Abyssinia Ethiopian
Restaurant And Bar – Ethiopian, South Park Hill - G – Ethiopian/Eritrean Restaurant, South Park Hill
- Nana African Market – African goods, Dayton Triangle (south Denver)
- Sun Valley International Market – international, African market, Mariposa
- Mo’ Betta Green MarketPlace – marketplace, Five Points
- Syracuse Market – marketplace, Lowry
- NATIV – hotel, bar, restaurant and cafe – Downtown Denver (new ownership)
- TeaLee’s – tea bar, bookstore, Five points
- Open Fridge – chef-driven meal delivery
- Taste The Love Cooking – meal delivery
- Plāts by EB – catering, meal prep, delivery
- Bria’s Italian Fusion – catering, cooking classes, Aurora
- Intersections Restaurant – breakfast, brunch and beignets, Northfield
- Blazing Chicken Shack II – soul food, Park Hill
- CoraFaye’s Cafe – soul food, Aurora
- SoulNia – vegetarian soul food pop-up, catering
- Mama Joy’s Creole Catering – Creole catering
- Jabo’s Bar-Be-Q – barbecue, Greenwood Village
- NOLA Voodoo Tavern and Perks – cajun, Louisiana soul food, Cole
- Jessie’s Smokin’ NOLA – New Orleans, Cajun Cuisine, Centennial
- Catfish Haven – southern, Caribbean, Green Valley Ranch
- Miss Peabody Southern Tea Cakes – mini pies, tea cakes, gluten-free desserts
- Mrs. Davenport’s Sweet Potato Pie – pies, baking classes, Commerce City
- Flick of the Whisk Cakes – cakes, cupcakes, wedding cakes
- Delight Baking Co. – desserts, cookies, macarons, Lakewood
- The Donut – doughnut shop, Centennial
- Gourmet d’Afrique – gourmet and modern African based pastries and foods
- Pescky Kitchen – vegan pop-up and online eatery
- Gold Star Hotlinks – sausage company, North Park Hill
- The People’s Pickles – pickle company
Cultural Organizations & Non-Profits
- Cleo Parker Robinson Dance – non-profit dance studio, theater, Five Points
- 5th Element Center for Dance – non-profit dance studio, Aurora
- Black American West Museum – museum, Five Points
- Blair Caldwell African American Research Library – library, Five Points
- Slam Nuba – performance poetry, Five Points
- Stiles African American Heritage Center – museum, Five Points
- The Source Theatre Company – theater company, Lincoln Park
- Black Actors Guild – art, education, entertainment, Lincoln Park
- Dream Culture – youth programs
- Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado – leadership training for minorities, LoDo
- Curls on the Block – STEM and empowerment program for girls
- Read More – education non-profit
- Youth Seen – mental health services, non-profit for lgbtq+/qtpoc youth
- Delicious Donations – food donation services for non-profits
- Project Voyce – youth-driven leadership and advocacy training hub non-profit
- Black Lives Matter 5280 – anti-police brutality, community organizers
- Soul 2 Soul Sisters – racial justice organization
- SOAR – youth mentorship, counseling, advising, and tutoring or educational services
- SCD Enrichment Program – school-based nonprofit, summer camps, virtual classes
- Make a Chess Move – critical-thinking, youth education non-profit, Whittier
- Struggle of Love Foundation – youth programs for underprivileged kids, Montbello
- JEKL Foundation – STEM education
- Kids Above Everything – youth empowerment programs, Park Hill
- Sims-Fayola Foundation – youth empowerment program for boys and young men of color, Hampden South
- Crowley Foundation – college prep youth empowerment programs for boys
- Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization – mental health, apprenticeship program
- Robert A Miller Education Resource Center – youth education, Skyland
- From The Heart Enterprises – mental health services, adult and youth programs, mentoring etc.
- Athletics & Beyond – youth mentoring
- GRASP – Gang Rescue and Support Project
Retail, Services, etc.
- Rachel Marie Hurst – clothing designer, women’s
- Tyne Hall – clothing designer, women’s
- Jasmine Lewis – clothing designer, women’s
- C.R. Lee – clothing designer, women’s
- Vintage Frame of Mind – clothing designer, women’s
- Melanie Joyce – clothing designer, women’s
- Overseer Productions – clothing designer, men’s and women’s
- Strange Dirt – clothing designer, fine artist
- The Mix Boutique – women’s clothing
- Denver By Nature – clothing line
- Ernie’s Generations – men’s and women’s boutique, Five Points
- ASEL Classics – clothing accessories, t-shirts and sweatshirts
- Lawerence and Larimer – clothing store, men’s and women’s, Bluebird District
- Originate Streetwear – clothing design, men’s
- Be A Good Person – clothing store, men’s and women’s, RiNo
- Flare & Square – menswear, suit accessories
- MAM Couture – streetwear, RiNo
- Kouture Consignment – luxury consignment, Cherry Creek
- Neckjuice – custom bowties
- Victory Boutique – streetwear
- 1st Ave Threads – apparel, print shop
- Rich Mob Tendencies – streetwear
- Drunk Wear By LD– streetwear, Aurora
- MACSTASH – custom apparel for women men and children
- Tween Boutique – tween fashion boutique, Clayton
- POSA Apparel – cold weather apparel
- ICONI – activewear
- The Intim8te Belle – intimates and loungewear
- False Ego – ec0-friendly apparel, Aurora
- Edward Joiner – sustainable apparel
- Becoming Boutique – maternity fashion
- TenBack Bowling Outfitters – bowling apparel, Glendale
- Son and Pop Bow Tie Shop – lego bowties and accessories
- Let Me Show You Different, Koya Nyangi – fashion stylist
- Styled by Kiri – wardrobe stylist
- Cherry Creek Fashion – magazine
- BeAfrica Shop – African textiles, fabrics and accessories
- LiliPurl – jewelry
- Jeffery B Jewelry – jeweler, Cherry Creek
- Kim Harrell Silversmith – silversmith, jewelry design, Aurora
- Misira – African handmade clothing
- Yellow Door Collective – African textiles, fabrics and accessories
- Ti-a Woven Goods – woven goods, baskets, accessories
- Yarn Shoppe – locally spun, hand-dyed yarn, 16th Street Mall
- Shop at MATTER – art supplies, books, stationery, Ballpark
- Keisha D Poet – poetry, apparel
- The Black Pineapple – candles
- Cocoa Meditation – candles
- Hara Healing Boutique – candles, reiki, crystal therapy, and chakra balancing
- Pillow Anatomy – throw pillows
- An Essential Basket – gift baskets
- Bloom & Noosh – floral design, bouquet delivery
- H&E Furniture – vintage furniture and home goods, Virginia Village
- Industrial Arts – custom metal furniture
- Melanin in America – home goods, skincare, cosmetics
- Coats Custom Creations – apparel, home goods, gifts
- Rhine’s Shoe and Boot Repair – shoe repair, Capitol Hill
Health, Wellness & Beauty
- Body & Soul – spa, women’s and men’s salon, Hale
- Salon Utopia – spa, women’s and men’s salon, Cherry Creek
- JBe Beauty – women’s salon, skincare, makeup, lashes, Wash Park
- Blessed Beauty Lounge Hair Salon – women’s salon, extension, permanent makeup, lashes, Parker
- myEgo Lash & Beauty Boutique – lashes, waxing, Five Points
- Nouveau Wax and Aesthetics – waxing, lashes, massages etc., Virgina Village
- The Hair And Image Studio Inc. – women’s hair salon, Lowry
- Mykal Grant Salon – women’s hair salon, Northfield
- Techniques by Starr – braiding, dreadlocks, weaves, color, Aurora
- Color Crush Hair Studio – women’s hair salon, DTC
- Shays Natural Beauty Supply – beauty supply store, Aurora
- Zeni Beauty Supply Store – beauty supply store, Indian Creek
- On The Go Wellness Spa – spa, skincare, massage, Aurora
- Accent Beauty – skincare, spa, massage, Golden Triangle
- Dynamic Touch Massage – massage, Loveland
- Bryant of New York – hair salon, Congress Park
- More Than Curly Salon – curls-focused hair salon, Stapleton, Aurora
- Juhdet’s Curly Hair Studio – curls-focused hair salon, Glendale
- Amida Rae and Serenti Hair Salon – women’s hair salon, braids, extensions etc., Dayton Triangle
- Curls, Kinks & Coils – hair salon, Five Points
- Anasa Naturals – bath and body
- Park Hill Barbers – men’s barbershop, Clayton
- Exclusive Cuts Barber Shop – men’s barbershop, Clayton
- Supreme Styles Barber Shop – men’s barbershop, Montclair
- Hollywood’s Barber Shop – men’s barbershop, Congress Park
- Wright’s Barber Shop – men’s barbershop, Cole
- Tank’s World Class Barbers – men’s barbershop, Montclair
- House of Hair Barber Shop – men’s barbershop, women’s salon, North Park Hill
- Barberettez – men’s barbershop, women’s salon, Northfield
- Franklin Stiger Afro Styling Barber Shop – men’s barbershop, Five Points
- Brooklyn Barber Academy – men’s barbershop, Boulder
- Global Salons – barbers, braiding, loctician, nail techs, and lash techs, Aurora
- All Star Barbers – men’s barbershop, South Park Hill
- The Montbello Barbers – men’s barbershop, Montbello
- BA Grooming – men’s shaving products
- Chubby Curls – hair products
- Curious Sunshine – wellness workshops, coaching, reiki
- UnMutingMe – personal and mental wellness coach, Aurora
- Kalina Poppins – health and wellness coach, cooking classes
- Jiridon Apothecary – teas, herbal medicine
- Premye Herbals – teas, herbal medicine
- Absolute Expert Care – home healthcare service
- Venus Power – herbal teas and holistic products
- Herbal Honey – herbal teas
- Octeavia’s – apothecary
- Luna Vibrations – wellness workshops, meditation, reiki
- Luna Massage And Wellness – massage, skincare, Ballpark
- Heavy Elbow Bodywork – massage therapy, Golden Triangle
- Serein Naturals – hair and skincare products
- Brittani Juniel – natural handmade skincare products
- Bridgette Black – makeup artist, skincare, brows, hair removal
- Estelle Lux Collection – makeup company
- Black Travel Box – hair and skincare products
- The Brow Snob – brow shaping, lashes, etc
- Dollhouse Beauty Brand – lashes, brows
- Glo & Lash – skincare, spa, lashes, Capitol Hill
- Ageless Aesthetics – medical spa, Cherry Creek
- Infinite Esthetics – skincare, esthetician, Lincoln Park
- FaceMode – skincare, esthetician, Aurora
- BALD – waxing salon, RiNo
- Nails With Ashleigh – manicurist, Lakewood
- Cured Manis – press on nails
- Kandie’s Nail Salon – nail salon
- Clay Love – clay masks
- International Spectrum Cosmetics – cosmetics
- Body Beautiful Recovery Services – post-operation recovery care
- Natural Urbanity – skin and body care
- Honey’s Soap Company – soaps, body care, Aurora
- Akasha Be Well Skincare – skincare, body, bath, Aurora
- Gem Scents – natural bath and body oils
- BodyLove by Tal – all-natural hair, face and body products
- Iber Natural Skin & Hair Care – natural skin and haircare
- AR Natural Skin – natural skincare
- Moss North Therapy – massage, therapy
- Evans Counseling – therapy, counseling, Cherry Creek and Denver Highlands
- Life Boss Coaching – life coaching
- EdMovement – psychotherapy, healing
- Harmon Physical Therapy – physical therapy, Greenwood Village
- Unearthing Tradition – doula
- World of Wellness Home Care – non-medical companion and homemaker services to seniors
- Prolific Chiropractic – chiropractic care, Aurora
- Palmercare Chiropractic Lakewood – chiropractic care, Lakewood
- Li’l Teeth Dentistry – a pediatric dental office, Aurora / Green Valley Ranch
- Mayfair Vision Clinic – optometry, Montclair
- Blu Saint – skincare
- Akente Express – haircare, skincare, teas etc.
- GoDEEP – protein and collagen powder etc.
- Limn Skincare & Boutique – skincare, spa, Speer
- EngErotics – body and skincare, intimacy devices
- Simply Pure – dispensary, Highland
- Gentleman Quinns Blunt Co. – cannabis, Five Points
- Mezz – cannabis products
- Slab Mule CBD – CBD products
- Nu Life Organics – CBD products, bath and body
- Tetra Lounge – cannabis club, RiNo
- Aroma Dispensary – dispensary, Commerce City
- LOUD Dispensary – dispensary, Commerce City
- Metaphysical Marc – intuitive healer and spiritual teacher
Fitness
- Urban Sanctuary – yoga and wellness studio
- Dubwise Yoga – yoga cooperative and yoga teacher training
- Bodies by Perseverance – gym, Five Points
- Dynamic Fitness Co. – gym, personal training, Five Points
- The Barre Code – gym, Ballpark
- Up Gym – gym, personal training, South Park Hill
- Tao of Boxing – boxing gym, Cap Hill
- Body Shaping Company – personal training, City Park West
- Precision Training – personal trainer
- Miss Rachael’s Dance – dance studio, Baker, Glendale
- Rocky Mountain Flex Fitness – personal training, gym, Baker
- Cole Fusion Fitness – gym, personal training, Golden Triangle
- Get Off The Couch – personal training
- Enter The Dragon, School of Martial Arts – martial arts, Aurora
- Naturally Defined Fitness, Nutrition & Wellness Services – fitness, nutrition, wellness, Indian Creek
- Fit & Nu – fitness and nutrition club or women of color, Aurora
- Infamous Physique – gym, personal training, Littleton
- North West Arvada Fit Body Bootcamp – bootcamp, Arvada
- Zenergy Body Sculpting – personal trainer
- Inward Fitness – personal training, corporate wellness and sports performance, DTC
Arts, Entertainment & Creative Services
- Roux Black – Arts & entertainment consulting
- Kid Astronaut – vocal lessons
- Sweetest Sound Studios – vocal and piano lessons
- Interplay Recording and Multimedia – recording, mixing and video services
- Star DJ Agency – DJ/entertainment bookings agency
- Kori Hazel LLC – writing, artist management, creative strategist
- Adonye Jaja Photography – wedding, portrait photographer
- Dgass Photography – wedding photography, videography
- Blake Jackson – editorial, advertising, fashion, portrait photographer
- Narkita Gold – photographer
- The Female Shoota – portrait photographer
- Tya Alisa Anthony – photographer, contemporary artist
- Flor Blake – portrait, editorial, and commercial photographer
- Fortuitous Photography – lifestyle photographer
- Lotus & Lily Photography – portrait and personal branding photography
- EB Pixs – photography and media services
- Darian Simon – photography, cinematography and brand management
- STAND – brand consulting
- Rhoda Design Group – image consulting company, personal brand services etc.
- Fine Art Boudoir & Birth Photography – boudoir and birth photography
- Broxton Art Photography – wedding, photography
- Norwood Foto – lifestyle photography
- PA Productions – videography
- Black Sock Productions – videography
- No Credits Productions, LLC – film and video production company
- Jitterbug Art Studio – illustrations, murals, graphic design
- Julian Donaldson – graphic designer, visual artist
- ILA Art Gallery – gallery, private event space, Baker
- Different Strokes Paint & Sip – art studio, art classes Aurora
- Siege Gallery – gallery, Arts District on Sante Fe
- Afro Triangle Designs – art, design
- The Vamp Deville – artist
- Thomas “Detour” Evans – artist, muralist
- Dwayne Glapion – artist, decor, apparel
- 1-natVson-1 – performance, motivational speaking, consultation, event organization and strategy
- Dream is Grind Productions – talent management, event planning, concert production, consulting
- R. Alan Brooks – cartoonist, graphic novelist
- Payne Creative Agency – branding, web design
- Eazy media – multimedia production and marketing
- Dope Mom Life – video and digital content creation, strategy, and management
- Bonding to the Beat – early childhood music programs
- Lae Lae’s Acting Jam – youth acting classes
- Joseph Graves Jr. – artist, muralist, logo design
- Artistic Apparel Graphics and Signs – promotional products, Aurora
- Desibl Studio – design-build firm, fabrication company
- Street Source Marketing & Communication – branding & marketing
Miscellaneous Services
- ZoZo Group – marketing agency
- Black Francis Tattoos – tattoo artist, Wheat Ridge
- Gomez Howard Group – integrated marketing and communications firm
- Doggy Downtime – dog groomers, Montclair
- Bubble N Trouble Dog Grooming – dog groomers, Berkeley
- She Walks Dogs – dog walking
- Tower Road Animal Hospital – animal hospital, Aurora
- GoJo Auto – used cars, Goldsmith
- Dave’s Lock & Key Company – locksmith, Hampden
- Your Security Man – security system installation
- Denver Print Company – large and small format printing, graphic design, Montbello/Stapleton
- A Tribe Called Dukes – haul away services
- Around the Clock Movers – moving company
- Dream Culture – youth programs
- Club Z – tutoring, Aurora
- Denmon Realty – realtor
- Howard Hughes – hood cleaning & pressure washing
- Elite Pest Defense – pest control, Broomfield
- Earth Cycle Cleaning – commercial spaces cleaning
- Bright Day Cleaning Service – residential, commercial cleaning
- Queen Team Cleaning – residential cleaning, Loveland
- Mr. Plumber – master plumber
- LEF Electrical Technology – electrical contractor and master electrician, Aurora
- Dream Power Washing – residential, commercial power washing
- Keep It Moving Logistics Inc. – household and office moving
- Mattie Johnson Cleaning LLC – residential, commercial, post-construction cleaning
- Denver Weekly News – media, newspaper
- Oxifresh – carpet cleaners
- Your Highness Cleaning Service LLC – residential, commercial cleaning
- London Fog Chimney Service – Chimney cleaning
- Maids and Beyond – residential, commercial, rental cleaning, Boulder
- Curly Queens Cleaning – residential cleaning
- Regan Byrd Consulting – anti-oppression/diversity/equity/inclusivity training for businesses
- The Equity Project – diversity/equity/inclusivity training
- Luv Mrk – perception-based workshops, diversity equity, inclusion training
- Transformative Alliances – anti-oppression, equity consulting
- INQ Consulting– behavior, diversity consulting
- Conscious Media Consulting – content and media consulting, literacy and training
- Native Concierge – Hospitality resource
- Jefferson Prescott Consulting – government, community, and public relations
- The Phoenix Affect – global public relations and web development firm
- Craigiito Expert Tax – tax services
- Baker Simpson Law LLC – Criminal Defense Law Firm
- The Black Business Initiative – education, mentorship, investment, Five Points
- Wicker Park Mortgage – mortgage services, Stapleton
- Vignette Landscape Design – landscaping, garden design
- Kingdom Countertops & Cabinetry – countertops, cabinets, tile etc., Highlands Ranch
- Burgess Services – construction management firm
- Sydney Starr Travel – travel services, business coaching
- Buy The Block – crowdinvesting, Montbello
- Public Realty Co. – real estate company, Clayton
- The Real Estate Ladies – real estate company
- REAL Property Inspections – property inspections
- Shana Stokes Real Estate – realtor
- NXT Level Properties – real estate investments
- Elevations Real Estate – real estate company
- Team King Real Estate – real estate company
- Dave Smith Realty – real estate company
- All Soul Mobile – cellphone store, Montclair
- Camara Real Estate – real estate company, Montclair
- Kenyatta Computer Services – IT services
- Control FREQ – commercial and residential audio-video and systems integration company
- Pretty Pages – website design, web designer
- Black University – expressive apparel, events and networking opportunities for educators of color
- TJ Events & Enterprises – event planning, Aurora
- Distinct Document Preparation & Consulting – pro se documents, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Uncontested Divorces etc., Aurora
- Five Points Fermentation – fermentation education
- Clientosity – real estate and entrepreneur client support
- The Donation Broker – fundraising and development support for small non-profits
- SB Advocates – digital marketing, SEO marketing, business coach company for small businesses
- Alloi Progress Incubator – economic progress incubator for minority-owned businesses
- Digi.Mark.PM – small business technology and operations consulting firm
- BOCO Web Solutions – web development, SEO & online marketing company
- The HR Shop – HR consultation for small businesses and non-profits
- Ubiquitous Accounting Service – accounting, tax services
- Colorado Family Law Project – family law, Uptown
- Thomas Family Law Counsel – family law, Downtown
- Johnson Law Group – law firm, Cherry Creek
- Jones Law Firm – law firm, Centennial
- RezDox – real estate software technology company
- Pencol Compounding Pharmacy – pharmacy, Belcaro
- Westhill Insurance – insurance company, Lakewood
- HealthNetCO Insurance – health insurance, Aurora
- VelociDetail – car detailing
- Diamond Mobile Detail – car detailing
- Elite Automotive Solutions – car dent, hail removal, detailing
- Peppermint Locusts Auto Detailing LLC – mobile auto care, detailing
- Mobile Wash – mobile power washing
- EJC Performance – auto parts, Wheat Ridge
- Elite CPR – CPR training
- Sistah Biz – business accelerator
- Kids Dream Party – party planners for children events
- Second Impression Youth Garden – education and business consulting firm
- Ricorda – memory creation, event support
- EW Mortage – mortgages