Billings, Mont. – February means Black History Month in the U.S., and Black History Month means it is a great time to visit black-owned businesses in your area. 

NonStop Local is highlighting black-owned businesses around Billings. 

Food: 

Hungry? The Sassy Biscuit is likely the most famous black-owned restaurant in the entire State of Montana, and it is a staple of the Billings community.

The Sassy Biscuit is open for business seven days a week from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You can check out their menu on their website thesassybiscuit.com.

Jilan Hall-Johnson describes herself as “the brains” behind the operation.

“What started as a silly idea of making biscuit waffles for my kids suddenly blossomed into a unique food venture,” Hall-Johnson says on the website.”I invite you to come join us for breakfast or brunch in Dover or Billings.”

After culinary art school, her family traveled with the military across the country from the east to the west coast. According to Hall-Johnson, they tasted the best brunch restaurants around the country.

“Over the years, we’ve found good food has a good experience behind it,” Hall-Johnson said. 

Hair care: 

Need a haircut? Billings Best Barbers on 2918 1st Avenue North has four licensed master barbers in house. 

“Let us treat you with the attention to detail and care that each individual haircut deserves,” Billings Best Barbers said on their booking website. “Our Barbers specialize in every style of fade, razor cuts, scissor cuts, and in all textures of hair with knowledge of all the latest trends and popular cuts.”

You can visit their website to book an appointment here or call 406) 861-4247.

Something unique about the customer experience at Billings Best Barbers is that they offer free Wi-Fi and cable TV in a relaxed environment.

Realty:  

Keller Williams Yellowstone Properties represents both sellers and buyers for every type of property, “from single family homes, including multifamily investment properties to commercial, recreational, luxury and working cattle ranches.”

They can be contacted at (406) 655-0005, through the website billings.yourkwoffice.com, or in person at 80 25th Street West, Suite 1, Billings, MT 59102.

The Keller Williams Yellowstone Properties Billings office represents Billings, Laurel, Columbus, Shepherd, Huntley, Emerald Hills, Park City, Absorokee, Bridger, Lakewood, Fromberg MT and the surrounding Yellowstone County area.

Lawn Care: 

Mario’s Lawn Care does landscaping, snow removal. lawn maintenance, spring and fall cleanup, irrigation systems installation, and more. 

You can check out their website at marioslawncare.com, call them at (406) 698-2071, or shoot them an email at marioslawncare2019@gmail.com.