BLACK LIVES MATTER. We at Step Out Buffalo realize we have a platform and we want to use it. Our company was founded on the basis of promoting and uplifting our community and the businesses within it. After much introspection, reading, researching, and discussion we realize we can be a resource, an ally, and a catalyst for change in our community.

A great way to support those in our community is to support their businesses, which is why we are currently working on creating more guides centered specifically around highlighting businesses owned by people of color, including black and other minority owned restaurants, shops, and more. And we’re starting with this guide to black-owned businesses in WNY as well as a guide to black-owned restaurants offering takeout in WNY.

This list is in no way complete. We request that you share your favorite black-owned businesses in every category with us so we can add them to this guide and continue to share with our audience.

Additionally, if you would like to share any ideas with us on how we can support the black community please don’t hesitate to let us know!

Due to the pandemic, hours and availability of these businesses may have changed since publishing, so please check with each establishment before visiting!

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ARTS

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• Ashley Kay – Instagram
• Clark Academy Dance Company – (716) 573-6288 Website, Facebook
• Eat Off Art – Instagram
• Edreys – Website
• Paint The Town – 74 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 241-1516, Website
• PAUSA Art House – 19 Wadsworth St, Buffalo, NY 14201, (716) 697-9075, Website, Facebook
• Studio J – 43 Kenmore Ave Amherst, NY 14226, (716) 833-2623, Website, Facebook
• The Left-Handed Bandit – Website, Instagram
• The Jalen Law Collection – Website
• Verve Dance Studio – 429 Plymouth Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213, Website, Facebook, Instagram

FITNESS

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• Armada Cross Training (FitCoach Vonn) – 877 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215, (716) 908-2454, Website, Instagram
• Black Gem Space – Website, Instagram
• Body of Wealth – 3053 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214, Contact Terrill Ware at thebodyofwealth@gmail.com
• Buffalo Fitness and Nutrition – 230 Highland Pkwy Tonawanda, NY 14223, meals (716)259-8031, fitness ​(716)818-3325, Website
• C Training – 3152 Main St, Buffalo, 
• Gcope Fit – 3565 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY 14226, (716) 218-8011, Website, Facebook
• GoPole Fitness – 30 Essex Suite C, Buffalo, NY 14214, (716) 235-1348, Website, Facebook
• La’movement fitness – (716) 245-6683, Website
• Macfitness Shed 2.0 – (716) 218-8011, Website, Facebook
• Mind Body Flow Yoga – 9380 Transit Road East Amherst, NY 14051, (716) 218-3167, Website
• Miss Body Language Fitness –  (716) 404-5997, Facebook
• Next Level Boot Camp – 3563 Sheridan Dr, Amherst, NY 14226, (716) 218-8011, Website
• ProTraining Basketball – 875 Eggert Dr North Tonawanda, NY, 14120, Website, Website, Instagram
• The Grind Tribe Fitness – Website, Facebook
• TheLFit Experience – thelfitexperiencellc.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

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• Accelerate Dental Marketing – 438 Main Street, Suite 605 Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 271-7881, Website, Facebook
• Addo Productions – Website, Based in NYC but does a lot of work with WNY businesses
• Alana Adetola Arts Photographer – Website, Facebook
• BJB Multimedia Design – Website
• Bridge Studios NY LLC – 604 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207, (716) 222-3002, Website, Facebook
• Bullhead Graphics – 298 Northampton, Buffalo NY 14208, (716) 380-6538, Website, Facebook
• By Your Side Credit Credit Repair – (716) 482-0643, Website, Facebook
• Clarity Credit – Website
• Crystal J. Rodriguez, Esq. – (716) 416-1888, Website, Facebook
• Disinfect-It – 103 Crescent Ave. Buffalo, NY 14214, (716) 477-3020, Website, Facebook
• DJ Dre – (716) 430-1033, Website, Facebook
• Do It 4 Us Landscaping – (716) 936-0620, Website, Facebook
• Doc Deana Enterprises LLC– docdeanaenterprises.com, Website, Facebook
• Elle James Decor – (202) 520-4436, Website, Facebook
• G.P. productions-DJ & Video Services – 1234 Kensington Ave, Buffalo,  NY 14215, (716) 861-3725, Facebook, willie.aytch@gmail.com
• Kristy Tasca Photography – 36 Dogwood Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221, (716) 465-0121, Website, Facebook
• Let Rose Speak – 298 Northampton, Buffalo NY 14208, (716) 235-3942, Facebook
• NC Accounting and Consulting Solutions
• Pampered Paws n’ Play Pets – 1840 Maple Rd, Amherst, NY, 14221, (716) 281-0310, Website, Facebook
• Phoenix Innovation Group – 128 Pearl St, Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 220-8921, Website, Podcast
• Powell’s Heating & Cooling – 210 Walnut St, Lockport, NY 14094, (716) 417-6686, Website, Facebook
• Pure Podiatry of WNY, PLLC – 1094 E Lovejoy St # 1, Buffalo, NY 14206, (716) 897-3720, Website
• Shasworld Customs – 298 Northampton, Buffalo NY 14208, (716) 420-8791, Facebook
• SLR Contracting & Services Co. – 1487 Main St, Buffalo NY, (716) 896-8148
• SNS Sips (Sweet and Sassy Sips) Mobile Bartending – (716) 217-9190, Website, Facebook, Instagram
• Twenty 20 Eye Care – 410 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, (716) 462-5437, Facebook
• Veritas Law Firm Marketing – 438 Main Street, Suite 605 Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 601-1185, Website, Facebook
• Willie A. Price Speaks LLC – willieapricespeaks.com, (716) 316-7776
• WNY Merchant Consulting – (716) 817-0088, Facebook

RESTAURANT / FOOD

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• 2801SweetStreet – Website
• 350 Sweets & Treats – Stockbridge Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215, (716) 715-4789, Facebook
• At Eleven Wings & Cuisines – 3225 Main St Buffalo, New York 14214, (716) 899-2011, Website Facebook, catering available
• Bolt’s Jerk – (716) 717-2677, Facebook
• Brothers Takeout Cafe & Catering – 1281 Hertel Ave Buffalo, NY 14216, (716) 322-0084, Website, Facebook
• Buffalo Soul – 454 Pearl St Buffalo, New York 14202, (716) 768-8549, Website, Facebook
• Cake Crazy Bakery – 2525 William St Cheektowaga, New York 14206, (716) 235-8002, Website, Facebook
• Caribbean Flava – 630 10th Street, Niagara Falls 14301, (716) 423-9995, Facebook
• Carribean Experience – 2897 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215, (716) 838-5131, Link
• Cater 2U Kitchen –  Website
• Chef Alexa Joan – Website
• Chef Darian Bryan / The Plating Society (Private Chef & Pop ups) –  Website, Instagram
• Core Cuisine Meal Solutions (Meal Prep) – 37 Chandler Street, Buffalo, NY 14207, (716) 880-6545, Website, Facebook
• Dirty Bird Chicken N’ Waffles – 6004 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14304, (716) 564-7161, Facebook
• Em Tea Coffee – 80 Oakgrove Avenue Buffalo, New York, (716) 884-1444, Website, Facebook
• Fast N’ Tasty – 69 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 881-1832, Website
• Flaming Fish Restaurant & Food Truck – Website
• Freddy J’s BBQ – 195 Grant St, Buffalo, NY 14213, (716) 424-2926, Facebook
• G&B Fish, Shrimp and Chicken – 1532 Genesee Street Buffalo, NY 14211, (716) 331-3485, Website
• Garden of Eden – 68 Grant St, Buffalo, NY 14213, (716) 526-5952, Website, DoorDash
• Glory Market – 472 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14222, (716) 710-8370, Website
• Golden Cup Coffee Roastery – 1323 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208, (716) 883-7770, Website
• Hyman Lee BBQ (Food truck)
• Ikes & BG’s Restaurant – 1646 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14211, (716) 892-4301, Website, Facebook
• Island Mix Restaurant – 883 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14204, (716) 380-9115, Facebook
• Je Ne Sais Quoi – 1673 & 1633 Hertel Ave Buffalo, NY 14216, (716) 440-1065, Website, Facebook
• Jeoni’s Wingstop – 1085 E Ferry St, Buffalo, NY 14211, (716) 551-6161, Website
• Kalypso Restaurant – 12 Winspear Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214, (716) 834-3663, Facebook
• La Verdad Cafe – 1194 East Lovejoy Buffalo, NY 14206, (716) 768-3150, Facebook
• Lee’s Barbecue 1269 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14211, (716) 896-8887, Facebook
• Libbys Lemonade Stand – (716) 220-8348, Facebook
• Lucy East African Cuisine – 916 Tonawanda St, Buffalo, NY 14207, (716) 597-2305
• Manna @Northland – 683 Northland Ave, Buffalo, New York 14211, (716) 253-2100, Facebmaook
• Mad Sauces (food truck) – Website, Facebook
• Mike’s Steakhouse – 3355 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215, (716) 835-5636, GrubHub
• Ms. Goodies – 1836 Bailey Ave, Buffalo, New York 14211, Facebook, Instagram
• Munchie Manz – (716) 316-0726, Website, Facebook
• Nikki’s Chocolates – 27 Chandler St, Buffalo, NY 14207, Website
• Oakk Room –  1435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14209, Website
• Pattaya Street Food in the West Side Bazaar – 25 Grant St, Buffalo, NY 14213, (716) 335-6816, Website, Facebook
• PhatCatz of WNY, Inc – 965 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215, (716) 235-8549, Facebook
• Pine Hill Halal Market – 286 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225, (716) 597-0002, Link
• Poize – 2081 Niagara St, Buffalo, NY 14207, (716) 551-6062, Facebook
• Ravelle Culinary Creations, LLC 37 Chandler Street, Buffalo, NY 14207, (716) 880-6545, Website, Facebook
• Saibo African Imports – 81 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 541-8610
• Shy’s Original Steak House 690 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14212, (716) 852-7497, Facebook
• Sodapops – 136 Herman St, Buffalo, NY 14212, (716) 348-3766
• Solo Eats – 261 East Ferry St., Buffalo 14208, (716) 886-7656, Facebook , Grubhub 
• Sunshine Vegan Eats 893 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14204-1102 (716) 725-0284, Website, Facebook
• Swings Specialty Wings –  2280 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214, (716) 247-9464, Website, Facebook
• The Groove Lounge and Cafe – 1210 Broadway & Lathrop St, Buffalo, NY 14212, (716) 939-3149, Website, Facebook
• The Rose Bar & Grille 199 Scott St, Buffalo, NY 14204 (716) 424-2007, Website
• The Traphaus – (716) 322-5696, Facebook
• Trice’s Tasty Treats – (716) 288-2905, Facebook, Instagram
• Wing Kings 484 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14222, (716) 248-1427, Facebook

SALON / SPA / BARBERSHOP

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• Cove & Mill Barbering Company – 50 Elk St #120, Buffalo, NY 14210, (716) 625-2683, Website, Facebook
• Dazzling Beauty Nail Salon – 2437 Delaware Ave Buffalo, New York 14216, (716) 322-6805, Website, Facebook
• Divinity Holistics and Beauty – 528 Elmwood Ave. Second Floor Suite 9, (716) 866-5580, Website
• Ebony Snows Hair Care – Website, sold in local salons and beauty stores
• FACE It Skincare Therapy – 1527 Hertel Ave, Buffalo NY (inside the Imagine Salon), (716) 332-2250, Website, Facebook
• High Klass Hair – 68 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 424-0853, Website. Facebook
• La Aesthetics – 1888 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214, (716) 218-9718
• Nubian Onyx –  Located inside of Grandeur Hair co, 4219 Transit Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221 (behind TJ Maxx), (716) 406-8276, Website, Facebook
• Razor Sharp – 1228 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216, (716) 436-4819
• Rejuvinex Spa – 2750 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217, (716) 877-2220, Website, Facebook
• Salley Nycole’s Skin and Beauty – 990 Kenmore Ave suite a, Buffalo, NY 14216, (716) 281-5158, Website
• Sean’s House of Masters Barbershop – 295 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208, (716) 883-3629, Facebook
• Spa Therapy Luxe – (716) 239-2441, Website, Instagram
• The Standard – 76 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14202, (716) 867-1214, Facebook
• Top Coat Nail Lounge – 416 West Ferry Street, Buffalo, NY 14213, (716) 262-0303, Website, Facebook

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SHOPS / RETAIL

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• Abstract Illism Lifestyle Boutique – Website, Facebook
• African Heritage Food Co-Op – 2616 Highland Ave Niagara Falls, NY 14305, (716) 573-1844, Website, Facebook
• Agorie Headwear – 1434 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216, (716) 834-4287, Facebook
• Anderson’s Flower Shop – 1476 N. Fillmore Between E. Ferry and Woodlawn, (716) 896-0458
• Black Gem Space – Website, Instagram
• Black Monarchy – 527 W Utica St, Buffalo, NY 14213, (347) 508-5267, Website, Facebook
• Brahma Body Butter Holistic Skincare – (716) 436-9793, Website, Facebook
• Buffalos Finest Clothing – Buffalosfinestclothing.com, Facebook, Instagram
• Buffalo Pro Fit – Website
• Classic Knot – P.O. Box 556 ​Amherst, NY 14226, (716) 544-8840, Website, Facebook
• CitySwagg Fashions – 2240 Genesee St. Buffalo, Ny 14211, (716) 247-0691, Facebook, Instagram
• Dovi and Girls – 224 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14213, (716) 882-1424, Website, Facebook
• Fee Designz – (803) 290-5491, Facebook
• Franci Jewelry Jewelry – Website, Facebook
• Free Spirited Rebels – 298 Northampton, Buffalo NY 14208, Website 
• Global Villages – 242 Grant St, Buffalo, NY 14213, (716) 887-3889, Facebook
• GoldenFly Candle Supply – online shop, based out of WNY, Instagram, Website
• Grafieti – 298 Northampton, Buffalo NY 14208, Website, Facebook, Instagram
• GUAGGI –  Website, Facebook
• Hertel Liquor Library Liquor Store – 1673 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14216, (716) 768-3669, Website, Facebook
• Heru’s Auto – 298 Northampton, Buffalo NY 14208, 
• iGlammed Up Cosmetics – Website, Instagram, Facebook
• Im Livin B Apparel & Printing Clothing & Printing – 2931 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217, (716) 436-5169,  Website, Facebook
• Jade’s Botanical Garden – (716) 249-1630, Website, Facebook
• Janie’s Emporium – 2943 Delaware Ave, Kenmore, NY 14217, (716) 573-6456, Website, Facebook
• JaQ & Jens – Website
• Jazzy Hair NY – (716) 249-1630, Website, Facebook
• Knotty Buffalo – Website
• Love Yourself – Website, Instagram
• Marvelous Light – 298 Northampton, Buffalo NY 14208, 
• Masaai Consignment Boutique – 208 E Delavan Ave Buffalo, New York 14208, (716) 322-5696, Facebook
• Melanin Skyn Co. LLC – Website, Facebook
• Mini Fashion Children’s Boutique – Website, Instagram, Facebook
• MMW Style Studio – 403 Main Street #108 Buffalo, New York 14203, (716) 812-0937, Website, Facebook
• MS Eye Candy – 85 Allen St. Buffalo, New York 14202, (716) 240-9961, Facebook
• NdigNus Market – 298 Northampton, Buffalo NY 14208, (716) 994-0529, Facebook
• Out of The Box Custom Creations – (716) 348-9274, Facebook, Instagram
• Penny Peau Beauty – pennypeaubeauty.com
• Plug Life Clothing – 2675 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214, pluglifeclothing.com, Facebook, Instagram
• Scents & Sensuality By Shajuan – 3281 Delaware Avenue Kenmore, NY 14217, (716) 424-0024, Website, Facebook, Instagram
• Serene Candles by Mia – Website
• The Cellar Boutique – 569 Elmwood Ave Buffalo, New York 14222, (716) 783-9161, Website, Facebook
• The Hair Hive Hair – 1413 Fillmore Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14211, (716) 427-8830, Website, Facebook
• The Knotty Buffalo – (716) 949-6204, Website, Facebook
• The Wigtique – Website
• UhnderDowg Apparel– Facebook
• What’s Pop-in’ Gourmet Popcorn – 418 West Ferry, Buffalo, New York 14213, Website
• Zandra Beauty – 255 Great Arrow Ave, Ste 208 Buffalo, NY 14207, (855) 592-6372, Website, Facebook
• Zawadi Books – 1382 Jefferson Ave, Buffalo, NY 14208, (716) 903-6740, Facebook

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This post was originally published in June 2020 and has been updated.