Supporting Black-Owned Businesses in the DMV

From a landmark Georgia Avenue bookstore to a Manassas coffeehouse, here are Black-owned businesses across DC, Maryland and Virginia that our team loves to support.
Gold line illustration of a row of neighborhood storefronts with awnings

Originally published July 14, 2020. We reviewed this list in September 2026 and removed businesses that have since closed.

Supporting locally owned businesses keeps our neighborhoods unique and strong. Local businesses are owned by our neighbors, create jobs for friends and family, and reinvest in the community. You also get to know the people behind the product, a connection you don’t get from a big online retailer. Supporting local Black-owned businesses brings money back into our communities and celebrates Black culture and entrepreneurship.

Here are some favorites from our team.

Washington, DC

Sankofa Video, Books and Cafe

2714 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001

A Georgia Avenue landmark for decades, Sankofa is a bookstore, film shop and cafe dedicated to books and films from across the African diaspora. It regularly hosts author talks, screenings and community events.

Fishscale

637 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC

Fishscale is known for creative, sustainable seafood and surf-and-turf burgers made from the local catch.

Local Tip
Small businesses change hours and menus often.
Check each business’s website or social media before you go.

Maryland

Patuxent Brewing Company

Waldorf, MD

Charles County’s first nano brewery, Patuxent Brewing is a family-owned brewery founded in 2014 with something for every palate.

Spizzy Smoothies and Teas

5830 Allentown Way, Camp Springs, MD

Stay cool with a smoothie from Spizzy, a juice bar serving healthy smoothies and teas in a welcoming space.

Milk and Honey

10280 Baltimore Ave, College Park, MD

Southern-inspired comfort food and brunch that will warm you up from the inside out, from Milk and Honey.

Virginia

Jirani Coffeehouse

9425 West St, Manassas, VA

In the heart of Old Town Manassas, Jirani Coffeehouse serves great coffee with a friendly staff, a delicious food menu and live music and events on weekends.

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