Recent events have shown us how unjust society can be at its lowest, but an outpouring of support for the black community across the country and around the world has demonstrated the power of coming together in the face of prejudice and injustice. One way you can uplift our community is by supporting businesses owned by African-Americans. Here are just some of the diverse restaurants, shops and vendors that help keep St. Louis vibrant.
food
@Monroe | 2299 N. Florissant Ave. | 314.626.0825 | atmonroe.com
Ari’s Ice Cream Parlor & Cafe | 5572 Natural Bridge Ave. | 314.328.2992
Bait | 4239 Lindell Blvd. | 314.405.2797 | baitstl.com
Bar Italia | 13 Maryland Plaza | 314.361.7010 | baritalia.com
Bohlen Family Farms | 1301 Belgrove Drive | bohlenfamilyfarms.com
Burger 809 | 2619 1/2 Cherokee St. | 314.899.5959 | burger809.com
C&K Barbecue | 4390 Jennings Station Rd. | 314.385.8100 | candkbbq.com
Oliver Coffee + Flower Bar | 7401 Hazel Ave. | 314.239.3156
Gulf Shores Restaurant and Grill | 12528 Olive Blvd. | 314.878.3306 | gulfshoresrestaurantandgrill.com
Jerk Soul | 3108 Cherokee St. | 314.601.3871 | jerksoul.com
Joe-Jo’s Fish and Chicken | 4132 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive | 314.349.1833 | joejos.com
Just Chicken | 130 S. Florissant Rd. | 314.733.9099 | justchickenstl.com
Lefty’s Fried Rice | 3000 S. Jefferson Ave. | 314.899.0169 | leftysfriedrice.com
Northwest Coffee Roasting Co. | 4251 Laclede Ave. | 314.371.4600 | northwestcoffee.com
Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant | 3210 S. Grand Blvd. | 314.772.4442 | meskeremstl.com
Ol’ Henry’s | 8600 Airport Road | 314.736.6800 | olhenryrestaurant.com
Pharaoh’s Donuts | 202 N. 9th St. | 314.351.0285
Prime 55 Restaurant & Grill | 6100 Delmar Blvd. | 314.553.9595 | prime55stl.com
Steve’s Hot Dogs | 3456 Magnolia Ave. | 314.932.5953 | steveshotdogsstl.com
SweetArt | 2203 S. 39th St. | 314.771.4278 | sweetartstl.com
Sweetie Pie’s Upper Crust | 3643 Delmar Blvd., No. 3617 | 314.932.5364 | sweetiepieskitchen.com
Teatopia | 2606 Cherokee St. | 314.669.1464 | teatopiastl.com
TKO Grill | 9766 St. Charles Rock Rd. | 314.551.2128
Turn | 3224 Locust St. | 314.240.5157 | turnstl.com
West End Bistro | 5513 Pershing Ave. | 314.354.8436 | westendbistrostl.com
apparel & accessories
Designs By J. Stocking | 314.688.1902 | designsbyjstocking.com
Epiphany Boutique | 3431 Locust St. | 314.696.8700 | epiphanyboutique.bigcartel.com
Fly Zone Boutique | 574 N. Highway 67 | 314.733.5314 | flyzoneboutique.com
I AM Fashion and Accessories | 314.637.6355 | iamlester.com
Mahnal | 872.588.0562 | mahnal.com
Modish Collection | 3156 Pershall Road | 314.325.2754 | shopmodishcollection.com
That’s Tutu Cute | 314.312.2912 | thatstutucute.com
wellness & beauty
Ambra’s Beauty Lounge | 5431 S. Kingshighway Blvd. | 314.373.0424 | ambrarobinson.com
Blush on the Boulevard | 4500 Chouteau Ave. | 314.400.8272 | blushontheblvd.com
Cocktailz: A Beauty Bar | 6150 Delmar Blvd. | 314.863.6950 | cocktailzabeautybar.com
Deep Reflection | 4 W. Waymire Ave. | 314.814.0675
ErthTonez | 425 St Francois St. | 314.666.4244 | erthtonez.com
First Class Barbershop | 5332 W. Florissant Ave. | 314.389.9292
Iconic Male Grooming Spa | 13831 Manchester Road | 314.858.9101 | imgroomingspa.com
Me-N-U Barber, Beauty and Nail Salon | 8102 N. Broadway Ave. | 314.378.2009
Kamikaze Kutz | 4221 W. Dr Martin Luther King Drive | 314.533.4858 | kamikazekutz.com
Kim’s Herbs & Detox Center | 9634 Olive Blvd. | 314.395.3767 | herbshopstl.com
Serenity Now Therapeutic Massage | 930 Kehrs Mill Road, Ste. 205 | 314.960.5847 | serenitynowtm.massagetherapy.com
Uniquely Styled | 12405 Old Halls Ferry Road | 314.600.6399
Pictured at top: Steve Ewing of Steve’s Hot Dogs
Photo: Steve’s Hot Dogs
