Lower Manhattan Black Owned Businesses

Across the country, families and businesses are celebrating Juneteenth with celebrations, gatherings, and reflection. In honor of the holiday, we’ve created a list of Black-owned businesses in Lower Manhattan.  As New York City continues to open its doors for business, consider these establishments for some of your eating, shopping, and fitness needs. 

Design + Decor

• Ayon Studio Design firm integrating architecture, design, engineering, historic preservation, and materials conservation into our projects. Expertise encompasses Victorian buildings, as well as modern icons from the 20th century. Ayon Studios is MBE certified for work with both city and state agencies. Location: Union Square

• Meow Cleeva Playful home decorations to personalized pet art, chic housewarming gifts and travel accessories for the design lover. Location: Union Square Market

• Tatiana Poblah Artist whose goal is to bring more color and joy into the world by portraying that beauty, one drawing at a time. Location: Unique Square Market 

Fashion

• Peter Charles Savvy Peter Charles Savvy designs, produces, and sells quality accessories for men and women including handmade scarves and shawls as well as capes, hats, and more. Location: Union Square Market

• Coming Soon! T.A. A concept store that caters to the women-identifying community in New York City. T.A. provides a product that presents a renewed outlook towards luxury living. The brands featured at T.A. have been personally sourced from Tbilisi, London, Paris, Peru, Milan, South Korea, LA, New York and other locations around the world. Location: Meatpacking District

Food +  Beverage

• Body and Soul Bakeshop  Crafting uncommonly delicious vegan baked goods since 1993. Uses the best seasonal, locally sourced, non-GMO, organic ingredients whenever possible. Location: Union Square Greenmarket Vendor

• Mikey Likes It Pop-cultured inspired ice cream shop founded by New York native, Michael “Mikey” Cole. A master at flavor and texture, Mikey has created custom ice cream flavors for notables like Hillary Clinton and Jay-Z. Location: Lower East Side

• Tings Small home style Jamaican kitchen in Chelsea Market serving jerk chicken, oxtail, patties, fresh juice & tings. Location: Meatpacking District

• Union Square Wines & Spirits Wine shop in Union Square since 1995. Offering exceptional customer service, warm design, and an environment that encourages customers to explore. Location: Union Square

• Zach & Zoe Honey Located in Chelsea Market, Zach & Zoe provides raw honey infused with superfoods. Location: Meatpacking District 

• Brooklyn Chophouse Serving standard steakhouse fare such as steaks and burgers, plus the addition of Chinese dumplings and entrees. Location: FiDi

• Haile A neighborhood restaurant that brings traditional Ethiopian home cooking to a warm and inviting environment. Location: East Village

• Las Lap crafting a rich combination of traditional rum culture mixed with the vibrance of L.E.S. and the sultry charm found in New York City. Location: Lower East Side

• Negril Village Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, Negril Village promises to entertain your soul as well as your palette in a hip & classy environment. Location: Greenwich Village

• Rise Root & Farm Food co-op run by an all-star team of four veteran urban farmers and community activists: Location: Union Square Market

• Whipped Urban Dessert Lab Minority and women-owned award winning company that focuses on putting innovative spins on classic desserts free of artificial flavors, colors and preservatives. Location: Lower East Side

Health + Wellness

• AARMY A revolutionary coaching experience with a full line-up of the highest standard cycling and bootcamp practice sessions. Location: NoHo

Know of a Black-owned business in Lower Manhattan that’s not featured? Email us at hello@meatpacking-district.com and we’ll add them to our list.