SF / Bay Area
Black Businesses, Community Collectives + Organizations
We’re here to celebrate the Black-owned businesses, entrepreneurs, and collectives that help our Bay Area community thrive. From unique products and incredible food to creative services and meaningful community spaces, you’ll find them all here.
This page is meant to be a living, breathing resource that grows with us.
If you discover or would like to share a Black-owned business, organization or collective that deserves a spotlight, LET US KNOW! We’re always welcoming recommendations from our community. XO
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ASCENSION BEAUTY SPA & SALON — @cheronnicole
A holistic, wellness-based salon and head spa, specializing in natural hair care, deep conditioning, and relaxing scalp treatments.
1975 Diamond Blvd Ste 49, Concord, CA 94520
***Black Women Owned Business
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ALL STYLES BRAIDING — @all_styles_braiding
1880 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 9410
***Black Woman Owned Business
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AFRICAN BRAIDS by LIMA — @lima_hairbraiding
Specializes in all braiding styles: traditional singles braids, Box Braids, Knotless Braids, Faux locs, Weaves/sew, Crochet Braids, Goddess Braids, Bohemian Braids, and Feed-ins for children and adults.
5503 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112
***Black Woman Owned Business
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ASHLEY VICTORIA — @mssteeza
SF located braider. Available for house + travel calls and events.***Black Woman Owned Business
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BRAIDS BY EEEEMS — @braidsbyeeeems
Box braids, Fulani, Knotless, Faux Locs, Senegalese Twists, and more!
2703 Seventh St, Berkeley, CA 94710
***Black Woman Owned Business
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MADUSALON — @madusalonsf
Best Curly Hair Salon in San Francisco2250 Union St Ste 1A, San Francisco, CA 94123
***Black Woman Owned Business
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BTOOPOSITIVE — @btoopositive
Photographer & Creative Professional—
CHLOE JACKMAN PHOTOGRAPHY — @chloejackmanphotographyEvents • Headshots • Branding & Joy
***Black Woman Owned Business
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STAY REDDY PHOTOGRAPHY — @stayreddy.photography
SF-Based Photographer, as seen on Huffington Post, Essence, Delta and Atlas Obscura
***Black Woman Owned Business
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THE BAE AREA — @the_baearea
The Bae Area community is a space for individuals to connect, share resources, and engage in meaningful conversations about all things SF Bay Area and more.***Black Women Owned Business
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BLACK GIRLS LINK UP — @blackgirls_linkup
Where Black Girls 🔗 🆙 to celebrate one another! 🤎***Black Women Owned Business
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BLACK X SAN FRANCISCO — @blkxsf
Building connections so Black San Franciscans can continue to live, grow and thrive in the city.—
Fostering Reimagined Networks & Driving the Standard
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KONSON COLLECTIVE — @konsoncollective
Building better community. Collective to support young Black women in the Bay Area through curated events!
***Black Women Owned Business
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Creating Motion in All Spaces
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OUTDOOR COLOUR COLLECTIVE — @outdoorcolourcollective
Breaking generational boundaries, and encourage people of color to explore the outdoors and take up space!
***Black Women Owned Business
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“You can’t win if you don’t play!”
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2 besties helping you live out your moodboard in the Bay Area and beyond.
***Black Women Owned Business—
A social brand created to connect BIPOC through sound and community events.
***Black Women Owned Business
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ANTHONY'S COOKIES — @anthonyscookies
Beloved, independent bakery in San Francisco's Mission District, renowned for freshly baked, high-quality gourmet cookie, since 1997.
1417 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110
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BELLA TRATTORIA — @bella_trattoria
Housemade pastas are among the Italian classics served at this warm neighborhood trattoria.
3854 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118
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CAFE DA FÓNK — @cafedafonk
Ecologically thoughtful iconoclastic cafe in SF’s Potrero Hill neighborhood.300 De Haro St #330, San Francisco, CA
***Black Woman Owned Business
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Voted #1 tasting room in America by USA Today in 2020 and 2021!
103 W Napa St, Sonoma, California 95476
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Bay Area soul food restaurant. Showing people why #gumbo is one of the most important dishes in America, one bowl at a time.
5176 3rd St, San Francisco, CA
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MINNIE BELL'S SOUL MOVEMENT — @minnie_bells
Delicious home-style food, combining soulful flavors and warmth of the south.
1375 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115
***Black Woman Owned Business
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OVERSHINE WINE CO. — @overshinewineco
Soulful California wines and a stacked vinyl collection. Enjoy vibrant, food-friendly wines with a view at our tasting room in Healdsburg.
2201 Westside Rd, Healdsburg, CA 95448
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https://www.instagram.com/overshinewineco/
RED BAY COFFEE — @redbaycoffee
Specialty coffee company serving beautiful coffee to the people.
Oakland • SF • Berkeley
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RIZE UP BAKERY — @rizeupbakery
A San Francisco Black owned bakery born out of true social unrest! We feel we can make our world a better place 1 beautiful loaf at a time.
1160 Howard St, San Francisco, CA
—TAQUERIA LOS MAYAS — @taquerialosmayas_sf
Bringing Homemade Yucatecan food to SF.
331 Clement St, San Francisco, CA
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SF Dogpatch Fine Casual Restaurant with amazing retail bottles, wine classes, and wine club.
2419 3rd Street San Francisco, CA 94107
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AFRICAN AMERICAN ART and CULTURE COMPLEX — @aaaculturecomplex
A home, hub, and holder of Black Dreams; boldly building hope, community, and creative sustainability.
762 Fulton St, San Francisco, California 94102
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THE BLACK BEAUTY CLUB — @theblackbeautyclub
To affirm that beauty is culture, a living, evolving language shaped by the people defining the future.
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THE BLACK NEIGHBORHOOD™ — @theblackneighborhood
Cultivating safe spaces for Black communities where growth, connection, and wellness thrive.
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BLACK JOY PARADE — @blackjoyparade
The hyper-positive parade + festival to celebrate #BlackJoy.
***Black Woman Owned Business
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A radically inclusive, just & loving community mobilized to break cycles of poverty.
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NATIONAL SOCIETY for BLACK ENGINEERS BAY AREA — @nsbebayareapro
Making the Bay Area the best place in the WORLD. For black professionals, students and cultivating a community that the Bay Area deserves.
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URBAN LEAGUE of GREATER SF BAY AREA — @ulbayarea
ULBAYREA focuses on economic empowerment, knowledge, access, & equity for Black and underserved communities.
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BLCK CLAY — @blck_clay
Jewelry + Accessories. Lightweight polymer clay earrings that pop!***Black Women Owned Business
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CARRY ØN. CARRIE ON ™ — @carryoncarrieon
Rooted in the Bay Area, California. The owl emblem represents wisdom, while the brand’s motto, CARRY ØN. CARRIE ON, embodies the spirit of perseverance in the face of life’s challenges.
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Texture-inclusive hair care rooted in cultural heritage for all hair types.
***Black Women Owned Business
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CRITTY SMITTY — www.crittysmitty.com
Multimedia art exploring joy amidst sadness, grief, and loss. The work is rooted in the experiences of a Black, Queer artist from Oakland, California.
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DEW THRIFT — @_dewthrift
A thrift pop-up with pizzaz. Accessible second-hand goodies Guides to thrifting • Community events***Black Woman Owned Business
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Sustainable, inclusive womenswear for magical escapes.
***Black Woman Owned Business
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EFFIN RELAX & EFFIN TOOTH GEMS — @effinrelax
A lifestyle brand providing tools for relaxation and mindfulness. Handmade in SF, CA
1019A Divisadero St, San Francisco, California 94115
***Black Woman Owned Business
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ELLIMAC DESIGN — @ellimac.design
Eco-conscious Accessories & Apparel. Imagined and designed in California.
***Black Woman Owned Business
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THE GOLDEN HOUR — @thegoldenhoursf
Globally sourced vintage for the contemporary closet.147 Clement Street, SF, CA, USA
***Black Woman Owned Business
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HELLA PLANTS MARKET — @hellaplantsmarket
Indoor Plant Market and Events
Oakland • San Francisco • LA• Long Beach • Ghana***Black Woman Owned Business
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Small batch leather goods and home decor made with a modern sense of style.
303 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103
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IN THE BLACK — @intheblackshop
Creative marketplace for Black led entrepreneurs. Empowering Black businesses & creators.
1567 Fillmore St, San Francisco, CA 94115
***Black Woman Owned Business
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Environmentally conscious clean beauty company that offers handmade all-natural products for hair, body, and home.
***Black Woman Owned Business
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Handmade goods, crafts, workshops and lifestyle tips
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MCMULLEN — @shopmcmullen
An all inclusive concept shop for luxury fashion featuring emerging and established designers.3687 Sacramento St, San Francisco, CA 94118
***Black Woman Owned Business
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OAKLAND'S OWN — @oaklandsown1852
Oakland apparel brand celebrating local culture, history, and pride through thoughtfully designed streetwear since 2015.
4062 Piedmont Ave, Oakland, CA 94611
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THE PLANT QUEEN — @theofficialplantqueen
Nurseries + Gardening Store
***Black Woman Owned Business
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Vintage + Designer Resale
SF: 1815 Polk Street
Oakland: 3258 Grand Ave***Black Women Owned Business
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THE SANCTUARY — @thesanctuary.energy
The Sanctuary is an eco-friendly, Black queer woman-owned apothecary and botánica based in Oakland. Every offering—from the herbal blends we craft to the garments we design—is rooted in Earth-honoring practice, ancestral wisdom, and cultural integrity.
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SELF CARE + SIP — @selfcareandsipmarket
The Bay Area’s Immersive Self-Care Market.
***Black Woman Owned Business
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Clean, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare line founded by Ayesha Curry in July 2023, inspired by her Jamaican heritage
***Black Woman Owned Business
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DANIELLE WASHINGTON — @hellawellwithdanielle
Yoga Therapy + Energy Hygiene. For women of color tired of doing it all. Experience real freedom today — mind, body, and energy.
***Black Woman Owned Business—
MOVE WITH LOVE by LIZ — @movewithlovebyliz
Certified comprehensive Pilates instructor + meditation coach in San Francisco.
***Black Woman Owned Business
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SHAKIRA SCOTT — @yourlocalyogadealer
Oakland based Yoga instructor.
***Black Woman Owned Business