

People + Places
Small, Mighty and Black-Owned
June 10, 2020 · Updated January 3, 2021·By BLAC Staff
Support these Detroit-based, Black-owned small businesses all year.
June 10, 2020 · Updated January 3, 2021
Did we miss a spot? Email editor@BLACdetroit.com.
7 to 7 Cleaners
Dry cleaning and alterations
19834 Kelly Road, Harper Woods
313-372-6558
Alley and Eye
Eyewear
Art In Motion
Ceramic studio and gallery
19452 Livernois Ave., Detroit
313-623-5800
Art Loft
Home accessories, art objects, jewelry and fashions
4160 Cass Ave., Suite C, Detroit
313-818-0023
AYV
T-shirts, hoodies, jackets and streetwear
208 W. 11 Mile Road, Royal Oak
248-607-3388
Bath Savvy
Bath and body care
The Black Dress Co.
Women’s clothing and accessories
87 E. Canfield St., Detroit
313-833-7795
Bob’s Classic Kicks
Sneaker shop
4717 Woodward Ave., Detroit
313-832-7513
The Bottom Line Coffee House
Coffee shop and café
Beethoven Apartments, 4474 Third Ave., Detroit
313-502-5479
The Collective
Home to Brenda Stroud Studio, The Studio Upstairs, African Imports and The Detroit Cuffs
8325 E. Jefferson Ave., Detroit
313-477-0222
The Craft Cafe Detroit
Art party event space
14600 Mack Ave., Detroit
313-658-8414
Curvaceous Vintage
Size-inclusive online vintage shop
Definitely Different Boutique
Women’s clothing and accessories
22011 Coolidge Highway, Oak Park
248-584-2299
Detroit Book City Bookstore
Bookstore
24361 Greenfield Road, Suite 305, Detroit
248-993-3844
Detroit Ink Spot
Tattoo parlor
19845 W. McNichols Road, Detroit
313-202-9737
Detroit Is The New Black
Women’s clothing and accessories
1426 Woodward Ave., Detroit
313-355-2201
Detroit Sip
7420 W. McNichols Road, Detroit
313-288-9837
Detroit Vintage Coffee & Tea House
Vintage shop and café
10355 E. Eight Mile Road, Detroit
313-341-4810
Detroit vs Everybody
T-shirts, hoodies and accessories
2501 Russell St., Detroit
313-502-5840
27500 Novi Road, Novi
248-938-4481
Detroit Wholistic Center
Natural healing and wellness
20944 Grand River Ave., Detroit
313-538-LIFE(5433)
DIOP
Diaspora-inspired streetwear
Dirt Label
T-shirts, hoodies and streetwear
319 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak
248-268-3462
Eric’s I’ve Been Framed
Frame shop and gallery
16527 Livernois Ave., Detroit
313-861-9263
Fancy Flash Photo Booth
Photo booth rental
248-876-3404
Flagship Boutique
T-shirts, hoodies and accessories
19456 Livernois Ave., Detroit
313-397-3029
Flo Boutique
Clothing and accessories
404 W. Willis St., Detroit
313-831-4901
The Freestyle Collection
T-shirts, hats and streetwear
Golden Pearl Girls
Women’s empowerment and networking
400 Renaissance Center Drive, Suite 2600, Detroit
Good Cakes and Bakes
Bakery and café
19363 Livernois Ave., Detroit
313-468-9915
Good People Popcorn
Gourmet popcorn shop
633 Beaubien St., Detroit
GreenBliss
Eco-friendly products, supplies and home décor
19437 Livernois Ave., Detroit
313-575-8614
House of Pure Vin
Wine shop and event space
1433 Woodward Ave., Detroit
313-638-2501
Jo’s Gallery
Art gallery and framing
19376 Livernois Ave., Detroit
313-864-1401
Joy Abenmode Bridal
Bridal boutique
506 S. Washington Ave., Royal Oak
248-876-0833
Just a Bit Eclectic
Tea and retail shop
19105 W. McNichols Road, Detroit
313-533-5690
The Kitchen By Q
Café and catering
6529 Woodward Ave., Detroit
313-462-4184
The Lip Bar
Vegan cosmetics
1435 Farmer St., Suite 122, Detroit
313-506-9679
Lifted Boutique
Women’s clothing
19186 Livernois Ave., Detroit
313-242-7008
Loose Cannon
T-shirts, hoodies and sneaker consignment
195 W. Nine Mile Road, Suite B2, Ferndale
248-229-0639
Love Travels Imports
Hand-crafted artisan goods
19452 Livernois Ave., Detroit
313-623-5800
ME Beauty Detroit
Bikini and body waxing
309 S. Main St., Suite 250, Rochester
248-413-7333
Mira Estell
Vegan handbags
Nandi’s Knowledge Café
Bookstore and event space
71 Oakman Blvd., Highland Park
313-865-1288
Offin River’s
Local fashion and accessories
8325 E. Jefferson Ave., Suite 100, Detroit
313-870-1630
Peteet’s Cheese Cakes
Certified kosher bakery
13835 W. Nine Mile Road, Oak Park
248-545-2253
6548 Orchard Lake Road, West Bloomfield
248-325-9244
Puffer Reds
Sneakers and streetwear
35002 W. Michigan Ave., Wayne
734-722-6630
113 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti
734-485-7050
The Restaurant Fashion Bistro
Denim, T-shirts and streetwear
18236 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield
248-809-9370
Rick’s Kicks
Shoes and apparel
8898 W. Eight Mile Road, Ferndale
248-268-3391
RVita Life
Juice bar and eatery
8042 Harper Ave., Detroit
Savvy Chic
Stylish clothing and accessories
2712 Riopelle St., Detroit
313-833-8769
Simply Jade
Online tea bar
Stef-n-Ty
Women’s clothing and hats
9425 John R St., Detroit
313-405-5759
Studio Expo
Film and photo studio rental
21620 Melrose Ave., Building H, Southfield
248-671-3658
Source Booksellers
Bookstore
4240 Cass Ave., Detroit
313-832-1155
Spectacles
Sunglasses and eyewear
230 E. Grand River Blvd., Detroit
313-963-6886
Sweet Potato Sensations
Restaurant and retail shop
17337 Lahser Road, Detroit
313-532-7996
Threads & Legs
Women’s clothing and leg wear
First National Building, 600 Woodward Ave., Suite 15, Detroit
248-217-0058
Trish’s Garage
Full-service fashion house
19120 Grand River Ave., Detroit
313-444-9219
Tulani Rose
Gifts and home goods
4201 Cass Ave., Detroit
313-832-2477
The Upperow
Luxury fashion house
3031 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 180, Detroit
313-980-6514
Whiff N Sniff
Vegan candles
Yum Village
Afro-Caribbean cuisine
6500 Woodward Ave., Detroit
313-686-2839
Zarkpa’s
West African-inspired clothing
Did we miss a spot? Email editor@BLACdetroit.com. Visit our Black Owned Business Directory to find a business near you.
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