16 verified food & beverage businesses supporting Black economic empowerment in Kentucky.
Discover verified Black-owned food and beverage businesses in Kentucky and celebrate the creativity, flavor, and resilience shaping local communities across the state. With 16 trusted listings, this directory makes it easy to explore restaurants, cafés, caterers, and specialty brands rooted in Black entrepreneurship. Whether you’re looking for your next favorite meal or a meaningful way to invest locally, browse the listings and support Kentucky’s Black-owned businesses today.
Louisville, KY
Louisville cold-pressed juice bar offering fresh smoothies, acai bowls, and wellness shots in NuLu.
Louisville, KY
Louisville bakery specializing in handmade sweet potato pies and Southern desserts, a beloved community staple on Bardstown Road.
Louisville, KY
Downtown Louisville Ethiopian restaurant offering traditional dishes and injera in a cozy family-run setting.
Louisville, KY
Louisville soul food restaurant on West Muhammad Ali Boulevard serving Southern classics including fried catfish, oxtails, and peach cobbler.
Lexington, KY
Lexington plant-based restaurant offering creative vegan comfort food, from burgers to loaded fries, on North Limestone.
Louisville, KY
Smoketown soul food landmark since 1988, serving beloved plates of fried chicken, catfish, and home-style vegetables.
Lexington, KY
Lexington soul food restaurant on East 7th Street serving classic Southern comfort dishes in a down-home setting.
Louisville, KY
NuLu artisan ice cream shop by Sabrina Washington crafting small-batch flavors using Kentucky bourbon, local honey, and seasonal ingredients.
Louisville, KY
Louisville fine dining destination offering seasonal tasting menus with Southern-inspired creativity in the Shelbyville Road corridor.
Louisville, KY
Louisville Ethiopian restaurant offering authentic traditional dishes served on injera, bringing East African cuisine to Kentucky.
Louisville, KY
Beloved Louisville bakery founded by Ugandan immigrant Kizito Ejam, known for unique flavors like lemon lavender and chai spice cookies.
Louisville, KY
Downtown Louisville Southern bistro by Chef Dasha Barbour, serving elevated comfort food including her famous shrimp & grits.
Lexington, KY
Kentucky's first African American-owned bourbon brand, founded in Lexington and crafting premium bourbon that honors the legacy of Black distillers.
Lexington, KY
Legendary Lexington fried chicken institution on North Broadway, serving crispy chicken and Southern sides loved by generations.
Louisville, KY
Louisville soul food kitchen on West Oak Street, known for generous portions of fried chicken, greens, and cornbread.
Lexington, KY
Lexington specialty coffee shop serving craft espresso drinks, pastries, and light bites in a community-focused atmosphere.