Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
8 Black-owned businesses our audience loves
Reading time: 4 minutes
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
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.
- Location: 2328 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Mon-Fri, 10:30AM-2:30PM; Brunch the second + last Saturday each month, 9AM-1PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
2. Blind Dog Biscuit
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.
- Location: 2717 7th Ave S, Suite 101 Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Tuesday-Friday 11AM-5PM | Saturday 9AM-4PM
- Website | Instagram | Facebook
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.
- Location: Benson Plaza, 100 Chelsea Corners Way #109, Chelsea, AL 35043
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
4. Eugene’s Hot Chicken
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.
- Location: 2268 9th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11AM to 9PM | | Friday-Saturday 11AM to 10PM | Sunday-Monday 11AM to 3PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
5. Naughty But Nice Kettle Corn Co.
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.
- Location: 5831 First Avenue North Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35212
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10:30AM-2:30PM | Wednesday 10AM-2:30PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
6. Marcdión Clothier
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.
- Location: 2217 2nd Ave N 1 A, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Monday-Saturday 10AM-7PM
- Facebook | Instagram
7. NOLA Ice-Broad St Peaux Boys
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!
- Location: The Pizitz Food Hall, 1821 2nd Ave N #3112, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Monday-Wednesday 11AM-7PM | Thursday-Saturday 11AM-8PM
- Website | Facebook | Instagram
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.
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