Fried chicken at a Black-owned soul food restaurant in Los Angeles
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Black-Owned Restaurants & Businesses in Los Angeles (2026 Guide)

By Online African Shop Team · Updated September 2026

From Crenshaw and Leimert Park to Inglewood and West Hollywood, Los Angeles has Black-owned businesses in every corner of the city. This guide rounds up Black-owned soul food restaurants, salons, loc specialists, spas, bookstores, coffee shops and tax help across LA, so you know exactly where your money goes.

Every business here was named as Black-owned by a trusted source (listed at the bottom). Hours and locations change, so call or check the website before you go.

Pick a category below to see every spot, with must-try picks, addresses and directions.

  • Black-owned soul food restaurants in Los Angeles

    Soul food, brunch spots and Southern classics · 10 places

    Top picks: Dulan's on Crenshaw, Harold & Belle's, Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles

    See all 10

  • Black-owned hair salons, braiders, nail salons and spas in Los Angeles

    Braiders, silk presses, nails, waxing and spa days · 6 places

    Top picks: BENJAMIN, Loc Lov Salon, Taylor Rose Hair Studio

    See all 6

  • Black-owned bookstores, bakeries, coffee shops and small businesses in Los Angeles

    Bookstores, bakeries, coffee shops and gifts · 8 places

    Top picks: Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen, Octavia's Bookshelf, Reparations Club

    See all 8

  • Black-owned tax preparers and bookkeepers in Los Angeles

    Tax prep, bookkeeping and small-business help · 4 places

    Top picks: Helping Families Tax Service, Simpson & Simpson LLP

    See all 4

Top picks in Los Angeles

Our favorites across every category

FAQ

Where can I find the best soul food in Los Angeles?

Dulan's on Crenshaw is the classic for cafeteria-style soul food, and Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles is an LA icon. For New Orleans Creole cooking, go to Harold & Belle's in Jefferson Park.

Which Los Angeles neighborhoods have the most Black-owned businesses on this list?

West Hollywood, Inglewood, South Los Angeles, View Park-Windsor Hills and Downtown LA each have several spots in this guide.

How was this list made?

We only include businesses named as Black-owned by trusted sources, such as city tourism boards, local news, food writers and City of Los Angeles certification listings. The sources are listed below. We check the guide regularly, but always confirm hours before you go.

Can I suggest a business?

Yes. Email youronlineafricanshop@gmail.com with the business name, address and a link.

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