15 verified food & beverage businesses supporting Black economic empowerment in Arkansas.
Discover verified Black-owned food and beverage businesses in Arkansas, where flavor, culture, and entrepreneurship come together in every listing. This curated collection features 15 trusted businesses across the state, making it easy to explore local favorites, uncover new spots, and support the people shaping Arkansas’s culinary community. Browse the listings, celebrate Black excellence, and find your next meal, drink, or catering partner with purpose.
Little Rock, AR
West Little Rock soul food destination on 65th Street, serving family-style Southern comfort food and home-style cooking.
Little Rock, AR
Historic Little Rock produce market and restaurant on Wright Avenue since 1973, inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame.
Little Rock, AR
Little Rock home-style restaurant serving traditional Southern breakfast and lunch plates in a welcoming family atmosphere.
Little Rock, AR
Little Rock restaurant and bar on South University Avenue offering creative American cuisine in a lively atmosphere.
Little Rock, AR
Downtown Little Rock noodle shop by Lisa Zhang offering handmade dumplings and noodles with diverse cultural influences.
Little Rock, AR
Iconic Little Rock barbecue institution on Broadway Street, serving slow-smoked ribs, pulled pork, and classic Southern sides for decades.
Little Rock, AR
Little Rock Jamaican restaurant bringing authentic Caribbean flavors including jerk chicken, oxtails, and curry goat to Arkansas.
Little Rock, AR
East Little Rock location of the iconic Sims Bar-B-Que family, continuing the tradition of slow-smoked Arkansas barbecue.
North Little Rock, AR
North Little Rock soul food cafe serving generous portions of fried chicken, catfish, and hearty Southern sides.
Little Rock, AR
Beloved Little Rock bakery and cafe in the Heights, known for pastries, sandwiches, and community gathering since 1947.
Little Rock, AR
SoMa neighborhood farm-to-table cafe founded by Jack Sundell, sourcing from local farms for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.
Little Rock, AR
Black-owned pizzeria in West Little Rock serving creative hand-tossed pies and sides with unique flavor combinations.
Pine Bluff, AR
Pine Bluff catfish restaurant serving crispy fried Delta catfish and traditional Southern sides, a local favorite in Southeast Arkansas.
Little Rock, AR
Little Rock plant-based soul food restaurant offering creative vegan twists on classic Southern comfort dishes.
Little Rock, AR
Historic Little Rock fish house on East 27th Street, a James Beard America's Classic serving fried fish since the 1900s.