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Black-Owned Bakeries, Desserts & Coffee in Memphis (2026)
By Online African Shop Team · Updated September 2026
Spend your cookie, cake and coffee money with Black-owned businesses. This list covers 6 bakeries, dessert shops, a coffee shop and a beauty supply downtown, in Binghampton, Whitehaven and Bartlett.
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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6 places-
Shops & bakeries
Bartlett (suburb)
Pink Noire Beauty Supply & Cosmetics
Don't missTextured hair care, edge control and extensionsBeauty supply founded by Chasity Monroe, carrying hair care and extensions for Black women across wave to 4C hair types. Open Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to...
5738 Stage Rd, Bartlett, TN 38134
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Shops & bakeries
Downtown
Makeda's Cookies
Don't missButter cookiesMaurice and Pamela Hill have run this bakery since 1999, naming it after their late niece. Besides the butter cookies, it is known for banana pudding...
301 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 38103
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Shops & bakeries
Binghampton / Highland Heights
Cxffeeblack (Anti-Gentrification Cxffee Club)
Don't missSpecialty coffee and Gold Brew cold brewCoffee brand and social enterprise co-founded by Renata Henderson that celebrates Black coffee culture. Its National Street shop also serves as a place to learn about...
3386 Bowen Ave, Memphis, TN 38122
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Shops & bakeries
Downtown (South Main)
Margie's 901 Ice Cream
Don't missHomemade ice cream shakesJessica Bobo's downtown shop sells homemade ice cream, loaded shakes and ice cream donuts, and has non-dairy options. Open until 10pm on Friday and Saturday.
125 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103
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Shops & bakeries
Whitehaven
Suga Mama Snoballs
Don't missNew Orleans-style snoballsMarci Clark has run this dessert stand since 2016, selling snoballs, cheesecake and banana pudding.
1717 E Holmes Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
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Shops & bakeries
Bartlett (suburb)
Jaybear Bake Shop
Don't missOoey Gooey cupcakes and triple strawberry cupcakesSisters Courtni Johnson and Jami Harbin opened this cake and cupcake shop in 2014. It also makes cookies and custom cakes.
7124 US Highway 64, Suite 103, Bartlett, TN 38133
FAQ
Can I order online?
Several of these shops take online or phone orders for pickup, and some ship. Tap Website on any card to check.
Which Memphis neighborhoods have the most spots on this list?
Downtown and Bartlett each have two spots, with more in Binghampton and Whitehaven.
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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