ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With restaurants, photography services, retail stores and more, the Capital Region has its fair of Black-owned businesses and organizations. With Black History Month already in full swing, it’s a great time to swing by an establishment to show support and boost business.
Here is a non-exhaustive list of Black-owned businesses in the local area. Hours, contact information and more can be found on the websites of each business.
Restaurants, Bakeries and Catering:
- 8 Count Kitchen in Albany
- Allie B’s Cozy Kitchen, 353 Clinton Avenue in Albany
- A.J.W Caribbean, 18 Wolf Road in Colonie
- Bespoke Taste & See, 430 Karner Road in Albany
- Blowin’ Smoke, 335 Central Avenue in Albany
- Collins Kitchen in Hudson
- Da Great Lounge, 596 Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush
- Good Religion, 28 North Third Street in Albany
- Goodway Gourmet Bakery, 192 Ninth Street in Troy
- Hamlet & Ghost, 24 Caroline Street in Saratoga Springs
- Hot Spot Jamaican Cuisine, 244 Washington Avenue in Albany
- Irie Vybez, 313 Central Avenue in Albany
- Keobi, 189 Lark Street in Albany
- Jamrock Caribbean Bar and Grill, 769 State Street in Schenectady
- Johnnie’s on Broadway, 1278 Broadway in Albany
- Juices Forever, 85 Central Avenue in Albany
- Kitchen 216, 161 Washington Avenue Ext. in Albany
- M&K Island Hut, 77 Congress Street in Troy
- Nelly’s Treats Bakery, 95 Remsen Street in Cohoes
- Organa Juice Bar, 433 River Street in Troy
- Out of Town Bistro, 258 Lark Street in Albany
- Sabor Caribeño, 230 Fourth Street in Troy
- See and Be Kitchen, 466 Main Street in Cairo
- Spill’n the Beans, 19 Third Street in Troy
- Suga Foots Soul Kitchen, 165 Madison Avenue in Albany
- Tastee Tias in Albany
- TieBerry Sweets in Albany
- Umana Yana, 240 Washington Avenue in Albany
- VibeZ Bar & Lounge, 1490 State Street in Schenectady
- West Indies Natural Foods, 222 Warren Street in Hudson
- Ya Ya’s House Southern Cuisine, 135 Broadway in Schenectady
Retail:
- Acacia’s Basement, 157 Central Avenue in Albany
- Afrikan Queens Boutique, 96 Fifth Avenue in Troy
- Britches of Troy, 216 River Street in Troy
- Fresh & Fly Clothing, 13 S. Pearl Street in Albany
- House of Hamani in Schenectady
- JE Online Christian Motivation Apparel in Albany
- Kema’s in Albany
- LYF Supply, 13 Second Street in Troy
- Marcus Blaque, locations in Latham, Troy and Halfmoon
- Nina Z, 344 Warren Street in Hudson
- StitchNRun in Hudson
- Taysha Florist, 191 Henry Johnson Boulevard in Albany
- Vibe Jewels, 437 Warren Street in Hudson
- Weathered Wood, 13 Second Street in Troy
- Wellington’s Herbs and Spices, 649 Richard Hill Road in Schoharie
- Whip My Butta Organics, 10 North Center Street in Schenectady
- Yamaguchie, 221 Lark Street in Albany
Hair Salons and Barbers:
Wellness:
Home, Auto and Commercial Services:
Photography and Film:
Miscellaneous:
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