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Black-Owned Coffee Shops, Bakeries & Boutiques in Charlotte (2026)

By Online African Shop Team · Updated September 2026

Spend your coffee, cake and book money with Black-owned businesses. This list covers 5 coffee shops, bakeries, bookstores and gift shops in West Charlotte, Fourth Ward, University City and Camp North End.

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

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Black-owned bookstores, bakeries, coffee shops and small businesses in Charlotte

5 places
  • Shops & bakeries

    West Charlotte (Beatties Ford Rd)

    Archive CLT

    Don't missFoxy Brown oat milk latte

    Coffee shop and bookstore owned by Cheryse Terry, decorated with HBCU yearbooks, vintage photos and books about Black history. It hosts book clubs and coffee tastings.

    2023 Beatties Ford Rd, Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28216

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    Fourth Ward

    Indigo Coffee & Tea

    Don't missLattes with house-made syrups

    Coffee and tea shop that started as a pop-up and opened a two-story cafe in Fourth Ward in December 2025. It serves specialty lattes, teas and...

    644 N Church St, Charlotte, NC 28202

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    University City (Mallard Creek)

    Hilltop Coffee

    Don't missSeasonal drinks with homemade syrups

    Small cafe opened in March 2025 by Howard University alumni Joy Shiver and Rashad Hart. It serves coffee, loose-leaf teas, breakfast sandwiches and pastries.

    10227 Mallard Creek Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262

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    Camp North End

    Oh My Ganache

    Don't missBuild-your-own cheesecake (peach cobbler bread pudding or sweet potato pie base)

    Family-run cheesecake bakery started in 2019 by Charlotte native Brittani Sheppard. It opened at Camp North End in June 2025.

    270 Camp Rd, Charlotte, NC 28206

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    NoDa

    Curio, Craft & Conjure

    Don't missCandles, crystals and books

    Spiritual boutique run by a mother and daughter, selling African American and Indigenous products such as candles, stones, crystals and books. It also offers readings and...

    3204 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205

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FAQ

Can I order online?

Some of these shops offer pickup, delivery or online orders. Search the shop name or call ahead to check.

Which Charlotte neighborhoods have the most spots on this list?

West Charlotte, Fourth Ward, University City and Camp North End each have places on this list.

How was this list made?

We only include businesses named as Black-owned by trusted local sources, such as city tourism boards, local news and food writers. The sources are listed below. We check the list 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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