Black-owned Businesses in Downtown Raleigh
Adara Spa
608 W Peace St
Adara Spa is a full service spa offering manicures, pedicures, waxing, massages and much more. Check out their "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" package for a girl's day or their "Just For the Lovers" for a romantic excursion.
Artikle 74
602 W South St
A creative brand that relies on teamwork and unique artwork. They strive to showcase their traits in everyday lifestyle as artists through screen printing & embroidery, logo design, and apparel.
Azurelise Chocolate
702 N Boylan Ave
A gourmet chocolate shop all about creating unique taste experiences. Owner, Reginald Savage, built his business on two rules: Don't copy or imitate other chocolate truffle makers and make chocolate truffles other chocolate truffle makers can't copy or imitate. Read all about Azurelise's story here.
City Market Barber and Style Shop
Blalock's Barber and Beauty Salon
217 S Wilmington St
Blalock's was established in April of 1970 by Rev. Sam E. Blalock and has been going strong ever since in the same location they started in. They are a culturally diverse shop able to cut all types of hair.
City Market Barber & Style Shop
307 S Blount St
City Market Barber & Style Shop opened 19 years ago by Richard Bowden who attended Harris Barber College where, along with running his shop, he teaches today and has even hired several of his students. At City Market Barber & Style Shop, everyone is welcome and everyone, regardless of ability to pay, can receive a haircut.
Colors of Yoga
Colors of Yoga Raleigh
16 Glenwood Ave
Colors of Yoga Raleigh is a yoga community promoting health and wellness to everybody. Their studio is open to all races, sexual orientations, body types and ability levels. They offer weekly classes and monthly passes.
Crema
421 Fayetteville St
Crema is a delicious cafe offering gourmet coffee and ice cream, homemade soups, freshly made salads and sandwiches.
Glenwood South Tailor & Alterations
743 W Johnson St #A
Glenwood South Tailor & Alterations is dedicated to bringing their local community the European clothing experience. They run their business on the belief that style and substance go hand-in-hand.
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Glenwood South Tailor and Alterations
Hair Creations
425 S Blount St
Beauty Salon located in Downtown Raleigh offering services like hair extensions, coloring, styling and bridal.
Men at Work Barbershop
600 S West St
Men at Work started as a car wash and was expanded into a barbershop. Owner, Mike Phillips, is a local who is passionate about the Downtown Raleigh community and strives to use Men at Work to bring pride to the West South St. area.
Nail Yeah!
22 Glenwood Ave #1
Nail Yeah! is a nail salon with a serene and relaxing vibe. They offer gel extensions, manicures, pedicures and nail art. Watch their "We Are DTR" video here.
Nicholson's Barber and Style
206 E Hargett St
Downtown Raleigh barber and style shop.
Oak City Fish and Chips in Morgan Street Food Hall
Oak City Fish & Chips
411 W Morgan St
Oak City Fish & Chips is located in Morgan Street Food Hall serving lobster, fish, shrimp and other ocean delights. They also offer internships for students in college who are interested in the food industry.
One of One Boutique
207 E Cabarrus St
A trendsetting boutique offering brands such as Jordan and Yeezy. Also offering custom clothing products created by talented local designers.
ORO Restaurant and Lounge
ORO Restaurant and Lounge
18 E Martin St
Located in the PNC building, ORO serves dishes that are designed to be shared among friends and feature local and seasonal ingredients. Watch their "We Are DTR" video here.
Posh Hair Concepts
450 E Davie Street #105
A casual and contemporary hair salon offering a unique combination of hair care, organic products and hair services.
Sellar's Beauty Salon
133 S Wilmington St
This beauty salon, opened in 1986, sits right in the heart of Downtown Raleigh and offers all your beauty needs.
SirCastleTeees
610 W South St
SirCastleTees is a customizable shoe store offering designs and custom paint jobs. They are also very involved with community outreach like giving free shoes to those in need as well as making trips to local schools to give motivational talks.
Social Status
308 Parham St
An upscale street fashion and sneaker boutique offering major brands.
Sweet Tea & Cornbread Grill and Eatery
5 E Edenton St
At the helm of Sweet Tea & Cornbread is Tonya Council, granddaughter of Mildred Council, or "Mama Dip," as she was affectionately known. The restaurant offers classic southern staples with daily specials.
The District
317 W Morgan St #117
The District Raleigh is a community-oriented dinner, drinks and late-night destination set in a come-as-you-ar hip atmosphere. They blur the line of fast casual restaurant and bar.
The McNeill Studio
16 Glenwood Ave
A studio center that provides high-quality musical instruction in piano, voice and brass. Located in the Glenwood South district of Downtown Raleigh.
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The ZEN Succulent
The ZEN Succulent
208 S Wilmington St
The ZEN Succulent is a modern terrarium and plant craft business created by mother and daughter duo, Margaret and Megan George. They offer a variety of plants and succulents as well as workshops and private classes for group outings. Watch their "We Are DTR" video here.
If you know a Black-owned downtown business missing from this list, please email communications@downtownraleigh.org.