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Black-Owned Bakeries, Bookstores & Shops in Detroit (2026)
By Online African Shop Team · Updated September 2026
Spend your cake, book and shopping money with Black-owned businesses. This list covers 8 bakeries, bookstores, boutiques, a wine shop and a beauty supply on the Avenue of Fashion, in Rosedale Park, Old Redford, Midtown and nearby suburbs.
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 Detroit
8 places-
Shops & bakeries
Rosedale Park
Jessica Blair Beauty
Don't missNatural hair products, bundles and silk press suppliesBeauty supply store on Grand River opened in 2025 by Jessica Blair. It stocks natural hair brands such as TGIN along with hair bundles and styling...
18718 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
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Avenue of Fashion (Livernois)
Good Cakes and Bakes
Don't missStrawberry crunch cake and red velvet cakeBakery owned by April and Michelle Anderson, known for organic baked goods and a James Beard nomination. The downtown shop closed in 2025, but the Livernois...
19363 Livernois Ave, Detroit, MI 48221
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Old Redford (northwest Detroit)
Sweet Potato Sensations
Don't missSweet potato pie and sweet potato cheesecakeCassandra and Jeffery Thomas have run this bakery cafe since 1976. Nearly everything is made from fresh sweet potatoes, including pies, cookies and ice cream, and...
17337 Lahser Rd, Detroit, MI 48219
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Midtown
Source Booksellers
Don't missNonfiction on history, culture, wellness and women writersIndependent nonfiction bookstore run by Janet Webster Jones and her daughter Allison. It hosts regular author events; open daily, with shorter hours on Sunday.
4240 Cass Ave, Suite 105, Detroit, MI 48201
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Lathrup Village (suburb)
Detroit Book City
Don't missRare African American books and Detroit indie authorsNew and used bookstore owned by Janeice and Reginald Haynes. It carries rare African American titles and books by local Detroit authors.
27260 Southfield Rd, Lathrup Village, MI 48076
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Downtown
House of Pure Vin
Don't missWine tastings and the monthly wine clubWine shop and tasting room co-owned by Regina Gaines, Terry Mullins and Andrea Dunbar. It offers on-demand tastings and a wine club.
1433 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
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Avenue of Fashion (Livernois)
simplycasual
Don't missMen's and women's designer clothing5,000-square-foot men's and women's specialty clothing store that has operated on the Avenue of Fashion since 1995.
19400 Livernois Ave, Detroit, MI 48221
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Oak Park (suburb)
Peteet's Cheesecakes
Don't missHandmade cheesecakesPeteet family bakery making handmade cheesecakes for more than a decade, sold at retail and wholesale.
13835 W Nine Mile Rd, Oak Park, MI 48237
FAQ
Can I order online?
Many of these shops sell online or offer pickup and delivery. Tap Website on any card to check.
Which Detroit neighborhoods have the most spots on this list?
The Avenue of Fashion, Rosedale Park, Old Redford and Midtown 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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