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Black-Owned Bookstores, Coffee Shops & Shops in Los Angeles (2026)
By Online African Shop Team · Updated September 2026
Spend your coffee, dessert and book money with Black-owned businesses. This list covers 8 bookstores, coffee shops, dessert spots and shops in West Hollywood, Pasadena, Inglewood, Leimert Park and Mid-City. Our top picks are Octavia's Bookshelf, Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen and Reparations Club.
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 Los Angeles
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Top pick
Pasadena
Octavia's Bookshelf
Don't missOctavia E. Butler's novels and new BIPOC authorsNikki High opened this independent bookstore in 2023, naming it after Pasadena native Octavia E. Butler. It features writers of color.
1353 N Hill Ave, Pasadena, CA 91104
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Inglewood
Hilltop Coffee + Kitchen
Don't missA latte and a toast or bowl upstairsA two-story flagship coffee shop co-owned by Yonnie Hagos, Ajay Relan and Issa Rae, with other locations around LA.
170 N. La Brea Ave, Inglewood, CA
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Mid-City / West Adams
Reparations Club
Don't missBrowse the curated shelves and catch an eventA woman-owned bookstore and creative space known for its curated selection of books by Black writers.
3054 S. Victoria Ave, Los Angeles, CA
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Baldwin Hills / Crenshaw
Malik Books
Don't missNew and used Black literature and giftsA long-running Black bookseller inside Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, with a second shop at Westfield Culver City.
3650 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Ste 245, Los Angeles, CA 90008
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South Los Angeles
South LA Cafe
Don't missCoffee and a stop at the community marketJoe and Celia Ward-Wallace founded this family-owned cafe and community hub in 2019. It also sells affordable produce.
1700 Browning Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
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Leimert Park
Sole Folks
Don't missPieces from local Black designersA co-op retail space for more than 40 Black-owned designer and artisan brands in Leimert Park Village.
4317 Degnan Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
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West Hollywood
Urban Dessert Lab
Don't missStrawberry Shortcake plant-based ice cremeA Black- and woman-owned shop making 100% plant-based ice cream with oat milk.
7901 Santa Monica Blvd #106, West Hollywood, CA
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West Hollywood
Farm Cup Coffee
Don't missThe "Nomad" signature drinkA coffee truck that grew into a garage-style storefront, with its yellow van still parked inside. It serves matcha and single-origin coffee.
7748 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA
FAQ
Can I order online?
Many of these shops sell online or offer pickup and delivery. Check each shop's website or social pages before you go.
Which Los Angeles neighborhoods have the most spots on this list?
West Hollywood, Pasadena, Inglewood and Mid-City 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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