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Black-Owned Coffee Shops, Bakeries & Bookstores in Houston (2026)
By Online African Shop Team · Updated September 2026
Spend your coffee, cake and book money with Black-owned businesses. This list covers 7 coffee shops, bakeries, bookstores and gift shops in Third Ward, Downtown, Pearland and Cypress. Our top picks are Kindred Stories, Day 6 Coffee Co. and LIT Java Coffee & Books.
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 Houston
7 places-
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Top pick
Third Ward
Kindred Stories
Don't missStaff picks by Black authorsTerri Hamm's independent bookstore focuses on Black authors. In 2025 it moved into a larger space in the historic Eldorado Ballroom, where it holds author events...
2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX
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Top pick
Downtown
Day 6 Coffee Co.
Don't missEspresso and a house-made kolacheBrothers Ricardo and Ian Wilson opened downtown Houston's first Black-owned coffee shop, which also shows work by local artists and makers. There are newer locations in...
910 Prairie St, Houston, TX
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Top pick
Pearland
LIT Java Coffee & Books
Don't missA latte and a book club pickAngie Jackson and Dewana Montgomery run this combined bookstore and coffee shop. It is a local meeting place for book clubs and literary events.
5018 Broadway St, Pearland, TX
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Cypress
Kendal & Kelby Cheesecakes
Don't missMini cheesecakes and cheesecake-stuffed cookiesTwin sisters Kendal and Kelby Norfleet turned a college baking hobby into a mini-cheesecake bakery near Houston Premium Outlets. The bakery has 10 rotating flavors each...
29110 US-290, Ste 220, Cypress, TX
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Spring
Apple-licious Bakery Bistro
Don't missGourmet candy applesGloria Taylor's family-run bakery and bistro is built around apples. It sells about 20 kinds of candy apples, pies and cheesecakes, plus sandwiches with applewood-smoked meat.
4420 Spring Cypress Rd, Ste 800, Spring, TX
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Humble
Sweet Granny Bea's
Don't missSweet potato pieBea Emanuel-Sims bakes Southern pies, cobblers and bars from her grandmother's recipes in downtown Humble.
403 First St E, Humble, TX
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Stafford
Uncle Honey's
Don't missAsk for the day's fresh bakesWillie Richard II owns this bakery in Stafford, in southwest Houston.
1250 Texas Pkwy, Ste J, Stafford, TX
FAQ
Can I order online?
Many of these shops sell online or offer pickup and delivery. Tap Website on any card to check.
Which Houston neighborhoods have the most spots on this list?
Third Ward, Downtown, Pearland and Cypress 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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