Supporting Black-owned businesses is an investment in community, culture, and creativity. This Love Local Guide highlights exceptional Black-owned establishments across Montgomery County, Howard County, and the National Harbor Waterfront District: places to dine, shop, gather, and celebrate local excellence.
Food, Coffee & Dining
Black Lion Cafe | Silver Spring | blacklioncafe.com
Artfully roasted coffee in a warm, neighborhood café.
Ethiopis | Rockville | ethiopismenu.com
Authentic Ethiopian cuisine rooted in tradition and hospitality.
Hardy’s Barbecue | Bethesda | hardysbbq.com
Southern barbecue classics with bold, soulful flavor.
Caribbean Caterers Inc | Rockville | caribbeancaterers.com
Vibrant Caribbean dishes and full-service catering.
AppleCore’s Bake Shoppe | Columbia | applecorebakes.com
A beloved bakery offering comfort and craft.
Althea’s Almost Famous – I Love This Jerk | Columbia | altheaskitchen.com
Caribbean jerk cuisine with a devoted following.
Chick N’ Friends | Columbia | chik-n-friends.com
Soul food favorites made to gather and share.
The Collective Offshore | Columbia | thecollectiveoffshore.com
Casual dining with global influence.
Shopping & Retail
Black Roots | Gaithersburg | blackroots.biz
Fashion and lifestyle goods rooted in culture.
Skuff | Rockville | 301.478.6114
Streetwear and apparel with edge and authenticity.
Lillie and Eve | Bethesda | 240.571.5789
Thoughtful gifts and accessories.
ZAAF Collection | National Harbor | zaafcollection.com
African-inspired luxury leather goods.
Community Love Hub | National Harbor | communitylove.site
Apparel and gifts rooted in purpose.
Thread & Sole powered by Ki-netics Lab | National Harbor | kineticslabhq.com
Custom sneakers, workshops, and creative design.
BrookieGirl Bath + Body Care | Annapolis | brookiegirl.com
Clean, natural skincare and body products.
House Of JonLei Atelier | National Harbor | houseofjonleiatelier.com
Bridal fashion with refined elegance.
Beauty, Wellness & Personal Care
Brows by Miko | Potomac | 240.284.9661
Permanent makeup & brow artistry.
Divalicious Salon | Columbia | divalicioussalon.com
Natural Hair Spa – Natural hair care & protective styling.
Refresh Nail Bar | Columbia | refreshnailbar.com
Polished nail services.
Blow On The Go | Rockville | blow-on-the-go.com
A modern café designed with beauty and lifestyle in mind.
Professional & Business Services
MNC~Mobile Notary by C. Vega | Columbia | 202.365.7562
Notary Public.
P. A. Lundy & Associates, LLC | Columbia | palalaw.com
Estate Planning.
Mfinite Consulting LLC | Columbia | mfiniteconsult.com
Business Management Consultant.
Spade Services, LLC | Columbia | 667.240.4619
Notary Public.
River Falls Media, LLC | Potomac | rfmdigitals.com
Marketing Agency.
D’Clutter By D’Nai | DC Metro Area | dclutterbydnai.com
Professional home organizing services.
Maryland Black Chamber of Commerce | Silver Spring | marylandbcc.org
Small business support and services.
Events, Culture & Experiences
Yitbarek Yard Cheers | Rockville | yitbarekcheers.com
Yard greeting signs.
Zoe Events & Party Rentals | Rockville | zoeeventsdmv.com
Event styling & décor.
Sip & Develop | National Harbor | sipndevelop.com
Photography lab & social experience
MahoganyBooks | National Harbor | mahoganybooks.com
Books, Gifts & Sweet Treats.
Wigenton Candle | National Harbor | wigentoncandleco.com
Candlemaking experience and products.
Messy Treatz | DC Metro Area | messytreatz.store