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There are many ways to combat systemic racial inequality. One effective way is to simply put your money where your mouth is and make a commitment to support Black-owned businesses.
Milwaukee is home to many amazing Black-owned restaurants and food-based businesses that offer a wide range of delicious options from barbeque and Southern comfort food to vegetarian, vegan, African and Caribbean fare.
So, head out and support a new restaurant you may have never tried before and show up for our city and the entrepreneurs who contribute their talents to our beloved community.
Note: Please double check operating hours before you head out. And, as always, be kind and tip well.
1700 Pull Up
1848 W Fond Du Lac Ave., (414) 899-0005
1700pullup.com
Serving: Soul food
Alem Ethiopian Village
307 E. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 224-5324
alem-ethiopianvillage.com
Serving: Ethiopian food
Ashley's Que
1501 W. Center St., (414) 372-7666
facebook.com/AshleysBBQ
Serving: barbeque
Atwood Hwy BBQ Co.
925 Madison Ave, South Milwaukee, (414) 304-5101
(opening in April) Crossroads Collective, 2238 N. Farwell Ave.
facebook.com/atwoodhwybbqco
Serving: BBQ
Belli's Bistro
2643 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
bellisbistro.com
Serving: American cuisine, cocktails
Big Daddy’s BBQ and Soul Food
9201 W. Capitol Dr., (414) 455-8059
facebook.com/profile
Serving: barbeque, soul food
Blue Star Cafe
1619 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 273-9744
facebook.com/bluestarcafemke
Serving: Somali fare
Bougie Berries (desserts)
7157 W. Burleigh St., (414) 585-0234
facebook.com/BougieBerries
Serving: Desserts
Brooks' Balanced Kitchen
731 N. Jackson St.,
facebook.com/BrooksBalance
Serving: Healthful breakfast and lunch offerings
Brownstone Social Lounge
524 N. Water St., (414) 210-4824
facebook.com/brownstonesociallounge
Serving: Pub fare
Buffalo Boss
Sherman Phoenix
3536 W Fond Du Lac Ave., (414) 935-2588
buffaloboss.com
Serving: Wings and sides
Catfish Lounge
3646 N. Teutonia Ave., (414) 445-3505
facebook.com/Catfish-Lounge
Serving: Seafood dishes (fish, shrimp)
CJ's Tasty Treats
3329 W. Lisbon Ave., (414) 252-6421
facebook.com/CJsTastyTreats
Serving: mini doughnuts
Coaches
1125 N. 9th St., (414) 708-5541
facebook.com/coaches1125
Serving: Soul food
Coffee Makes You Black
2803 W. Teutonia Ave., (414) 562-5225
facebook.com/CoffeeMakesYouBlack
Serving: Soul food
Confectionately Yours
Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., (414) 617-7575
1920 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 617-7575
cy3gbakery.com
Serving: Desserts (at Sherman Phoenix); breakfast and lunch on MLK Dr.
Daddy's Soul Food & Grille
724 N. 27th St., (414) 448-6165
Daddysoulfoodgrille.com
Serving: Soul food
Daddy’s on Blue Mound
6108 W. Bluemound Rd., (414) 434-1354
facebook.com/daddysonbluemound
Serving: Breakfast, soul food
Daq Shack
4191 N Green Bay Ave., (414) 810-0410
daqshackmke.com
Serving: Signature daiquiris
Dawg City
3rd St. Market Hall, 275 W. Wisconsin Ave., (414) 517-7821
North Avenue Market, 5900 W. North Ave., (414) 517-7821
dawgcityhotdogs.com
Serving: hot dogs, sides
Dee's Elegance Bar & Grill
7420 W. Villard Ave., (414) 861-8565
facebook.com/dees.elegance
Serving: Pub fare
Delicious Bites
6538 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, (414) 909-3372
thedeliciousbites.com
Serving: Grab and go salads, sandwiches, fresh baked sweet treats
Ethiopian Cottage
1824 N. Farwell Ave., (414) 224-5226
ethiopiancottagerest.com
Serving: Ethiopian fare
The 4th Quarter Sports Bar and Grill
2722 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 236-1138
facebook.com/The-4th-Quarter-Sports-Bar-And-Grill
Serving: Pub fare
Frankie’s Restaurant & Catering
1815 E. Kenilworth Pl., (262) 412-9334
frankiesfrankies.com
Serving: African, Caribbean, American
Funky Fresh Spring Rolls
Sherman Phoenix
3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., (414) 732-1531
funkyfreshspringrolls.com
Serving: Healthful bowls, specials
Garfield's 502
502 W. Garfield Ave., (414) 374-4502
Garfields502.com
Serving: Soul food
Goody Gourmets
4425 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, (414) 906-1042
GoodyGourmets.com
Serving: Gourmet popcorn
Grandma’s Hands
2721 N Blaine Pl., (414) 455-3685
grandmahands64.wixsite.com
Serving: Soul food
Greens and Things
8614 N. 107th St., (414) 716-5295
facebook.com/greensandthings52
Serving: Soul food
Heaven's Table BBQ
5507 W. North Ave.
heavenstablebbq.com
Serving: Smoked meats and sides
Hot Box Pizza
Zocalo Food Park, 636 S. 6th St., (414) 293-7472
cashdrop.biz/hotboxpizza
Serving: Wood-fired pizza, comfort foods
Immy’s African Cuisine
2847 N. Oakland Ave., (414) 502-9535
immysafricancuisine.com
Serving: African fare
Irie Palace
8762 N. Granville Rd., (414) 797-2848
facebook.com/Irie-Palace
Serving: Jamaican fare
Jamaican Season Island
9207 W Capitol Dr., (414) 763-8177
jamaican-season-island.business.site
Serving: Jamaican fare
Jewels Caribbean
2230 N. Doctor M.L.K. Jr Dr., (414) 585-0678
jewelscaribbean.com
Serving: Private event space
Jizzles Sandwich Shop
2611 W. State St., (414) 447-9780
facebook.com/Jizzles-Sandwich-Shop
Serving: Sandwiches
Junior's Smoked BBQ
Sherman Phoenix
3536 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., (414) 215-0052
facebook.com/juniorsmokedLLC
Serving: Smoked meats, sides, sandwiches
Mae Velma's Corned Beef
4115 N. 76th St., (414) 988-2448
7276 N. Teutonia Ave., (414) 236-5590
Serving: Corned beef, sandwiches, sides
Manhattan Mocha
7600 W. Capitol Dr., (414) 455-8090
manhattanmocha.cafe
Serving: Coffee, breakfast, lunch
Mi Casa Su Cafe
1835 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., (414) 488-9916
facebook.com/Micasasucafe
Serving: New American fare
Mobay Cafe
1022 S 1st St., (414) 988-9196
facebook.com/MobayCafeMke
Serving: Caribbean fare
Mr. Dye's Pies
3rd Street Market Hall, 275 W. Wisconsin Ave.
facebook.com/dyespies
Serving: Housemade pies, slices
Mr. Perkins' Family Restaurant
2001 W. Atkinson Ave., (414) 447-6660
facebook.com/Mr-Perkins-Family-Restaurant
Serving: Soul food
Nino’s Southern Sides
4475 N. Oakland Ave., Shorewood, (414) 964-3663
ninos-southernsides.com
Serving: Southern fare, soul food, carry-out only
No Bayou (Catering)
137 W. McKinley Ave., (414)-334-4777
nobayou.com
Serving: Catering services
Paparazzi Ice Cream Shop
6235B N. Teutonia Ave., Milwaukee
paparazziicecreamshop.com
Serving: Rolled ice cream
Pass da Peas
7870 W. Appleton Ave., (414) 393-0992
Serving: Soul food, carry-out only
Pat's Ribs
Milwaukee Public Market, 400 N. Water St., (414) 336-1111
patsribplace.net
Serving: Smoked meats and sides
Pepperpot
2215 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 509-5206
pepperpotmke.com
Serving: Caribbean fare
Perkins Boyz On Tha Grill
6818 W. Brown Deer Rd., (414) 446-8666
facebook.com/perkinsonthagrill
Serving: Soul food
Plate Pleasures Eatery
2330 N. 124th St., (414) 897-7100
facebook.com/choicecuisinebymia
Serving: Southern fare, carry-out only
Redd’s Snapper Sea Food II
6016 W. Lisbon Ave., (414) 442-4774
redsnapperfishco.com
Serving: Fried seafood, carry-out only
The Q
2730 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 810-4096
milwaukeeq.com
Serving: Soul food, seafood, BBQ
Rise & Grind Cafe
2737 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., (414) 249-3846 (temporarily closed)
Sherman Phoenix, 3536 W Fond Du Lac Ave.
Eatrisengrind.com
Serving: Breakfast, lunch
Sam's Place Jazz Cafe
3338 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., (414) 837-5127
samsplacejazz.com
Serving: Breakfast, lunch
Sherman Phoenix
3536 W Fond Du Lac Ave.
shermanphoenix.com
Food hall
Skybox
2213 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., (414) 810-0763
facebook.com/OurSportsBar
Serving: Pub fare
S'Lush Daiquiri Lounge
1110 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr., (414) 312-7777
facebook.com/slushdaiquirilounge
Serving: American fare, daiquiris
Speed Queen BBQ
1130 W. Walnut Ave., (414) 265-2900
facebook.com/speedqueenisbestinthemidwest
Note: Cash only (ATM on-site)
Serving: barbeque
Swaye’ Tea
7326 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, (414) 207-8720
swayetea.com
Serving: Tea, tisanes
Taste of Lindsay Heights
1617 W. North Ave., (414) 264-2326
tasteoflindsayheights.com
Serving: Carry-out dishes from local food entrepreneurs
Terrilynn’s Soul Food Express
10742 W. Hampton Ave., (414) 464-1111
terrilynns.net
Serving: Soul food
Third Street Tavern
1110 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 897-8137
thirdstreettavernmke.com
Serving: Pub fare
Tony's BBQ Unlimited
3510 W. Villard Ave., (414) 462-2239
facebook.com/tonysbbq35th
Serving: Barbeque
Top Corned Beef
3109 S. 92nd St., (414) 509-6009
top-corned-beef.business.site
Serving: Corned beef, tacos
Tropic
518 N. Water St., (414) 212-8577
tropicmke.com
Serving: Jamaican bar fare
The Truck Stop / Hi Hat
1701 N. Arlington Pl., (414) 837-4194
thetruckstopmke.com
Serving: Street food including burgers, sandwiches, tacos, loaded fries
Truth Lounge
1111 N. Old World 3rd St., (414) 988-5200
facebook.com/truthloungemke
Serving: salads, wings, pasta
Turning Tables Tavern & Eatery
1040 N. Vel R. Phillips Ave., (414) 210-3451
turningtablesmke.com
Serving: ever changing menu from multiple chefs
Twisted Plants
4905 S. Packard Ave., (414) 439-4325
1233 E. Brady St., (414) 837-3038
twistedplants.com
Serving: Plant-based comfort foods
Uppa Yard
4925 W. Fond Du Lac Ave., (414) 871-7138
facebook.com/Uppa-Yard-Jamaican-Resturant
Serving: Jamaican fare
Yum-Yum Fish and Chicken
1912 W. Hampton Ave., (414) 249-5660
facebook.com/yumyummke
Serving: fried chicken, fish
Lori is an avid cook whose accrual of condiments and spices is rivaled only by her cookbook collection. Her passion for the culinary industry was birthed while balancing A&W root beer mugs as a teenage carhop, fed by insatiable curiosity and fueled by the people whose stories entwine with each and every dish. She’s had the privilege of chronicling these tales via numerous media, including OnMilwaukee and in her book “Milwaukee Food.” Her work has garnered journalism awards from entities including the Milwaukee Press Club.
When she’s not eating, photographing food, writing or recording the FoodCrush podcast, you’ll find Lori seeking out adventures with her husband Paul, traveling, cooking, reading, learning, snuggling with her cats and looking for ways to make a difference.
