8 Black-owned businesses our audience loves

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Eugene's Hot Chicken
Meet Zebbie Carney, the Founder of Eugene’s Hot Chicken. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

We asked our audience on social media:

To celebrate Black History Month, we wanted to know our followers’ favorite Black-owned businesses in Bham.

I browsed through all 500+ comments to put together a list of the top eight commented businesses!

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Keep reading to see if you’re favorite Black-owned business made the list…

1. Yo’ Mama’s

Yo Mama's hot wing plate
Yo’ Mama’s was very popular among our followers. (Jacob Blankenship / Bham Now)

Many followers commented that Yo’ Mama’s is their go to for southern comfort food. Enjoy the sweet and spicy wings to hit the spot.

2. Blind Dog Biscuit

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Owners Quinton and Natalie Craig. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

Blind Dog Biscuit is a local pawtique, selling organic dog treats, accessories and more. The shop has multiple self-service bath and grooming stations if your furry friend needs a fresh look.

3. Tee’s Cakes and Pastries

Many comments highlighted Tee’s Cakes and Pastries and when I checked out their social media accounts I was wowed. They create beautiful custom cakes and pastries for any and every occasion.

4. Eugene’s Hot Chicken

Eugene's Hot Chicken
Eugene’s Hot Chicken. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now)

Another local favorite was Eugene’s Hot Chicken. The mouth-watering menu has all the chicken favorites from jumbo wings to popcorn chicken and delicious chicken sandwiches.

5. Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn Co.

Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn
Naughty but Nice Kettle Corn Co. makes for the perfect gift. (Patience Itson / Bham Now)

Discover the perfect gift for snack enthusiasts while also supporting local by checking out Naughty but Nice Kettle Corn Co. located on First Avenue North in Woodlawn. Indulge in their one-of-a-kind kettle corn flavors that consistently add a touch of sweetness to The Magic City.

6. Marcdión Clothier

Birmingham welcomes Marcdión Clothier. (Bham Now)
Birmingham welcomes Marcdión Clothier. (Bham Now)

Marcdión Clothier is a fine men’s clothing store with custom and ready-to-wear styles. With customers in Atlanta, Mobile, Memphis and New Orleans, Marcdión Clothier just recently opened its first storefront in Birmingham.

7. NOLA Ice-Broad St Peaux Boys

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NOLA Ice-Broad St Peaux Boys at the Pizitz. (Matthew Niblett / Bham Now)

Get a flavor-packed taste of The Big Easy right in downtown at NOLA and Broad St. Peaux Boys in The Pizitz. Dive into the excitement of their menu, and if you’re up for a culinary adventure, don’t miss out on their crawfish nachos—a must-try for anyone who loves a delicious twist on classic dishes!

8. Dayrol

Dayrol is a cool tech squad from Birmingham on a mission to tackle financial confusion. They’re creating an awesome platform that’s got everything to help manage finances from—lessons in money smarts, handy tools for personal finance and a bunch of cool features to track how well it’s all working. You can download their Dayrol: Budget & Bill Manager app on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

What’s your favorite Black-owned business? Let us know @bhamnow!

Lauren Perry
Lauren Perry
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