Support Black-Owned Orange County Businesses

While we’re all listening and learning on social media, we also need to take physical action in supporting the Black Lives Matter movement. Whether that’s through participating in (peaceful) protests or actually grabbing a mask and showing up — in person — at one of Orange County’s many Black-owned businesses, it’s a small step in the right direction to combatting systemic racism and quelling hate.

Here is a list of places to eat and shop in Orange County, all owned and operated by our Black sisters and brothers:

*In alphabetical order.

RESTAURANTS

Abyssinia Restaurant

East African Cuisine

2801 W Ball Rd, Anaheim, CA 92804

http://abyssiniaeastafricancuisine.com/

Aosa Coffee

Coffee House and Cafe

16821 Algonquin St #104, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

https://aosacoffee.com/

IG : @aosacoffee

Beale’s Texas BBQ

Texas BBQ, opening soon

16400 Pacific Coast Highway, Huntington Beach, CA 92649

https://bealestexasbbq.com 

IG : @bbealestexasbbq

Cloud 9 Bakers

Bakery

31654 Rancho Viejo Rd G, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

http://cloud9bakers.com/

IG : @cloud9bakers

Derricks on Atlantic

Smoked Meats and Steaks

3502 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, CA 90807

https://derricksonatlantic.com/

IG : @derricksonatlantic

Fork in The Road Catering

Catering Service

http://www.forkintheroadcatering.com

IG : @forkintheroadcatering

Georgia’s Restaurant

SoCal Soul Food

440 S Anaheim Blvd #209A, Anaheim, CA 92805 (Anaheim Packing Dist)

4101 McGowen St. Suite 155, Long Beach, CA 92630

https://www.georgias-restaurant.com/

IG : @georgiassoul

Gram’s Kitchen

California Creole Food

12 Centerpointe Dr #106, La Palma, CA 90623

https://www.gramskitchenlapalma.com/

IG : @gramskitchenlapalma

Gus’s Fried Chicken

Fried Chicken

102 N Sycamore St. Santa Ana, CA 92701

http://gusfriedchicken.com 

IG : @gusfriedca

Hambone’s Smokehouse

Real California Barbecue

10056 Adams Ave, Huntington Beach, CA 92648

https://hambonesbarandgrill.com

IG : @hambones_smokehouse

Lynda’s African Delicacies

Food Truck

17985 Main St Bldg 40 Ste. C, Irvine, CA 92614

book.catering/lyndasafricandelicacies

IG : @lyndasafricandelicacies

Mabel’s Gourmet Pralines

Desserts and Comfort Food

625 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802

IG : @mabelsgourmetpralines

Naughty Panda

Asian fusion, Vegan

201 E 4th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701

https://www.myveganpanda.com/

IG : @itsnaughtypanda

Protein Lab

Shakes, Smoothies, and Superfood Bowls

6960 Beach Blvd J-202, Buena Park, CA 90621

https://www.fueledbyproteinlab.com/

IG : @fueledbyproteinlab

R Kitchen

Soul Food

5253 Paramount Blvd, Lakewood, CA 90712

https://www.yelp.com/biz/r-kitchen-soul-food-lakewood

Roscoe’s House of Chicken AND Waffles

California Based Soul Food Restaurant Chain

2110 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92802

730 E Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90802

https://www.roscoeschickenandwaffles.com

IG : @roscoesofficial

Sal’s Gumbo Shack

Seafood and Soul Food

6148 Long Beach Blvd W, Long Beach, CA 90805

http://www.salsgumboshack.com/

IG : @salsgumboshack

Sunday Dinners Soul Food

Soul Food

3848 N McKinley St Ste B, Corona, CA 92879

https://sunday-dinners-soul-food.business.site/

IG : @sundaydinners_soulfood

Tana Ethiopian Restaurant & Market

Ethiopian Food

2622 W La Palma Ave, Anaheim, CA 92801

http://www.tanaethio.com

The Fuel Shack

Coffee and Tea Cafe

360 Camino De Estrella, San Clemente, CA 92672

https://www.thefuelshack.com/who-are-we

IG : @thefuelshack

Tribute Coffee House

Coffee House and Cafe

13960 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove, CA 92843

https://www.tributecoffeehouse.com/

IG : @tributecoffeehouse

SHOPS

C Dobbs

High-End Boutique

928 Avocado Avenue, CDM PLAZA, Newport Beach, CA 92660 USA

https://www.c-dobbs.com/service/about/

IG : @cdobbsfashion

Kids of the Kosmos

School Supplies

https://kidsofthekosmos.com

IG : @kidsofthekosmos

Laguna Candles

Hand-Poured and Hand-Crafted Candles

821-A Laguna Canyon Rd. Laguna Beach, CA 92651

https://www.lagunacandles.com

IG : @lagunacandles

Nutrishop

General Health & Sports Nutrition

1696 Newport Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

10111 Adams Ave #109, Huntington Beach, CA 92646

https://www.nutrishopusa.com/

IG: @nutrishopnb and @nutrishopsurfcity

Shades of Afrika

African Culture Gift Shop

https://shadesofafrika.com/

IG: @shadesofafrika

Tico Rico

Costa Rican-Made Hot Sauce

https://elticorico.com 

IG: @ticoricohotsauce

OTHER

Brazilian Top Team Fullerton

Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Academy

https://bttfullerton.com/

IG: @bttfullerton

Grocery Outlet Irvine

Brother and Sister Owned Grocer

4730 Barranca Pkwy Suite 4730, Irvine, CA 92604

K.O. Dog Training

Dog Training Services

34101 Via California UNIT 12, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675

http://kodogtraining.com

Sandra Johnson Designs

Fashion/Quilting/DIY

http://sandrajohnsondesigns.com 

IG: @sandrajohnsondesigns

Sporty Cuts

Full Service Salon

17777 Main Street, Suite C, Irvine, CA 92614

IG: @sporty_cuts

Money talks, now more than ever, and by stepping out of our routines and exploring new businesses, we are aiding in changing the narrative for future generations. So whether it’s a heaping plate of Chicken and Waffles from Roscoe’s or a Superfood Bowl from Protein Lab, get out there with an open mind — ready to keep up all that listening and learning.

A big thank you to Reanna Abriam who took the time to compile this extensive list and Joanna Yap for her incredible artwork.