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With a diverse range of organizations and businesses, the Rose City has a vibrant Black culture. Browse some of our higlighted black-owned businesses below, or check out Travel Portland to learn more about Black history and cultural events.
Black-owned Restaurants
Black-owned Restaurants
With a dual focus on sneakers and coffee, the café was founded by former Nike employee Ian Williams as a space to showcase art and hang out with fellow “sneakerheads.” Deadstock is conveniently located near sneaker consignment store, Index PDX and vintage streetwear shop Laundry, boasting an everchanging menu.
This swanky Pearl District bar is a great place to grab an elegant cocktail, martini, or glass of rosé. Relax on a comfortable couch inside the bar or outside on the breezy patio as you nibble on small plates and snacks.
A silver trailer food cart parked on Northeast Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, this place has earned a loyal fan base for its full “loaded lunch,” which includes an entrée, several home-cooked sides, a drink and a dessert. Check the cart’s Facebook page for the current menu, which changes daily, and make sure to arrive early; the cart almost always sells out before closing time.
Oregon's first Black-owned and Black-run brewery, this 15-barrel brewpub in the Foster-Powell neighborhood also services up Detroit-style pizza, the centerpiece to their menu full of complements to their house-made brews.
This Mexican-Southern fusion cart in Southeast’s Cartlandia pod is dedicated to comfort foods inspired by the homes of the married owners, Anthony and Stephanie Brown. The pair combine their LA and Louisiana influences in dishes like Cajun-fried chicken crunchwrap, crawfish mac ’n’ cheese, Doriteaux beignets and more.
Black-owned Shops
Black-owned Shops
Thirty27 Boutique provides women's fashion that goes from the comfort of your home, to a beautiful luxury vacation that includes somebodies yacht - or your own LOL! Fashion is (and always should be) Fun, Freeing, and Bold.
Step into the dynamic world of Milieu PDX, a business that goes beyond the ordinary. Located in the heart of Portland, Milieu PDX curates a carefully selected range of products that reflect the city's unique spirit. From artisanal crafts to contemporary lifestyle essentials, each item tells a story of craftsmanship and creativity.
More than just a bookstore, it's a curated journey through the realms of imagination, enlightenment, and discovery. With a cozy ambiance that encourages contemplation and conversation, Third Eye Books is a sanctuary for bibliophiles seeking more than just a read—it's a space to awaken your curiosity and broaden your literary horizons.
Check out the Mercatus Directory of Black-Owned Businesses for an up-to-date guide on everything, from hair salons to bookstores, where travelers can spend their money.
Check out ASCA's "Businesses Owned by Members of Minoritized Communities" for a more extensive list of black-owned businesses.
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