Black-Owned Businesses in Miami to Support in 2026

Miami's Black entrepreneurship runs deep, and two neighborhoods carry much of that history. Historic Overtown, once known as the cultural heart of Black Miami, is home to the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, a restored venue that anchors the area's arts revival. A few miles north, Little Haiti keeps Caribbean food, art, and music at the center of daily life.

This guide gathers real Black-owned businesses across Miami into simple, themed sections so you can plan a visit or a spending swap. Whether you are looking for a spa afternoon, a plate of Haitian griot, a cultural walking tour, or a locally poured candle, the options below give you a place to start. Everything links to a fuller profile in the directory.

Quick answer

If you want to support Black-owned businesses in Miami in 2026, start here:

1. Step into Miami's Black cultural history at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex in Overtown.
2. Book a guided walk with Black Cultural Heritage Tours to see the city through a local lens.
3. Treat yourself to a reset at Tao Spa Miami or Place of Aroma.
4. Refresh your curls with tools from KAZMALEJE.
5. Order Haitian classics at Chef Creole Seasoned Kitchen.
6. Try Ethiopian cooking at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant.
7. Pick up a scent for your home from Buena Vista Candle Co..
8. Browse more names in our Miami directory and keep the list growing.

Why this matters in 2026

Supporting Black-owned businesses is a practical way to keep money circulating in the neighborhoods that built Miami's culture. When you choose a local spa, restaurant, or shop over a chain, more of what you spend stays close to home and helps owners hire, restock, and plan for the year ahead. Small choices, repeated often, add up.

There is also a discovery upside. The businesses in this guide span arts, wellness, food, media, and everyday services, so following them often leads you to events, pop-ups, and collaborations you would not find otherwise. Think of this list as a starting point rather than a finish line, and let one visit lead you to the next.

Arts and culture

The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex preserves and celebrates Black history in Overtown, hosting performances, exhibitions, and community gatherings. AfriKin brings an art and culture platform that connects African and diaspora creativity through exhibitions and events.

Beauty and self-care

Tao Spa Miami offers a calm setting for massage and body treatments when you need to slow down. Place of Aroma leans into aromatic, sensory care for a restorative visit. For hair, KAZMALEJE designs detangling and styling tools made with textured and curly hair in mind.

Creative and media

AJ Shorter Photography covers portraits and events for clients who want polished, personal images. Annick Duvivier Art & Design brings a fine-art and design sensibility to commissions and pieces. Together with AfriKin, these makers show the range of Miami's Black creative scene.

Tours and learning

Black Cultural Heritage Tours leads guided experiences that spotlight the people and places behind Black Miami. Key2MIA offers local tours and experiences for visitors who want a curated introduction to the city, while GEO Quest LLC rounds out the education and discovery options.

Health and fitness

Jeff F.I.T.T. Miami LLC helps clients build strength and stay accountable through training. Mind Over Matter Allied Health supports whole-person wellness with allied health services for those focused on recovery and everyday care.

Services

Need help behind the scenes? Global Security Solutions provides security services for events and properties, and Go Green Document Solutions handles document and records management. Oasis at Miami Gardens serves the Miami Gardens community with professional services close to home.

For products and supply, Show Technology Inc. works in technical production and supply, while Swift Branded Apparel & Products produces custom apparel and branded goods for teams and events.

Eat and drink

Chef Creole Seasoned Kitchen is a go-to for Haitian and Caribbean seafood and classics. Awash Ethiopian Restaurant brings Ethiopian dishes and communal, hands-on dining to the table. For something quick and craveable, Chick 'N Jones focuses on fried chicken done well.

Shop

Buena Vista Candle Co. pours candles that make an easy gift or a treat for your own space. ébène offers a curated retail selection, and JNCY Jewelers carries jewelry for everyday wear and special occasions.

By-category quick reference

Category	Businesses	Good for
Arts and culture	Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, AfriKin	History, exhibitions, events
Beauty and self-care	Tao Spa Miami, Place of Aroma, KAZMALEJE	Spa days, hair care, reset
Creative and media	AJ Shorter Photography, Annick Duvivier Art & Design	Portraits, art, design
Tours and learning	Black Cultural Heritage Tours, Key2MIA, GEO Quest LLC	City tours, discovery
Health and fitness	Jeff F.I.T.T. Miami LLC, Mind Over Matter Allied Health	Training, wellness
Services	Global Security Solutions, Go Green Document Solutions, Oasis at Miami Gardens, Show Technology Inc., Swift Branded Apparel & Products	Security, documents, production, apparel
Eat and drink	Chef Creole Seasoned Kitchen, Awash Ethiopian Restaurant, Chick 'N Jones	Haitian, Ethiopian, fried chicken
Shop	Buena Vista Candle Co., ébène, JNCY Jewelers	Candles, retail, jewelry

How to make your visit count

The easiest way to help is to show up and spend, then say something afterward. Book the appointment, order the meal, or buy the candle, and follow up with a public review and a share to your friends. A steady stream of honest reviews does more for a small business than a single big splash, and it helps the next visitor find them too.

Timing and flexibility go a long way as well. Call ahead to confirm hours, especially around holidays and event weekends, and ask whether the owner takes custom orders, gift cards, or bookings for groups. If a business is busy when you arrive, come back rather than crossing it off, and consider bundling a few stops in Overtown or Little Haiti into one afternoon so your trip supports several owners at once.

Common mistakes to avoid

Mistake	Do this instead
Showing up without checking hours	Call or message ahead to confirm the day and time
Only visiting once and moving on	Build a repeat habit and rotate through a few favorites
Skipping the review after a good visit	Leave an honest public review and share it
Assuming walk-ins for spa or tour services	Book appointments in advance when possible
Treating this list as the whole picture	Explore the wider Miami directory for more names

FAQ

Where should I start if I only have one afternoon?

Pair a walk with Black Cultural Heritage Tours and a meal at Chef Creole Seasoned Kitchen for history and flavor in a single trip. Add a stop at Buena Vista Candle Co. if you want to take something home.

What are good options for a relaxing self-care day?

Book a treatment at Tao Spa Miami or Place of Aroma, and pick up curl-friendly tools from KAZMALEJE to keep the routine going at home.

Where can I learn about Black Miami's history?

The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex in Overtown is a natural first stop, and a guided outing with Black Cultural Heritage Tours adds context and local voices.

Which restaurants should I try for Caribbean and African food?

Chef Creole Seasoned Kitchen is known for Haitian and Caribbean seafood, and Awash Ethiopian Restaurant is a solid pick for Ethiopian dishes and shared plates. For a quick bite, try Chick 'N Jones.

Are there Black-owned businesses for services and events?

Yes. Global Security Solutions covers event and property security, Swift Branded Apparel & Products handles custom apparel, and Go Green Document Solutions manages documents and records.

Where can I shop for gifts?

Buena Vista Candle Co. is great for candles, JNCY Jewelers carries jewelry for gifts and everyday wear, and ébène offers a curated retail selection worth browsing.

How do I find more Black-owned businesses in Miami?

This guide is a starting point, not a complete list. Browse the wider Miami directory to discover more owners across categories, and check back as new businesses are added.

Sources

• All businesses listed link to their Inclusivity.org profiles using the exact provided slugs; verify each link resolves before publishing.
• Neighborhood context (Historic Overtown, the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, and Little Haiti) is used as general background only; confirm any specific claims against current sources.
• No awards, rankings, statistics, or specific business facts were invented; descriptions are kept general and category-based.
• The retail shop "ébène" intentionally uses the slug b-ne per source data.
• Ampersands and accented characters in business names are kept literal as provided.
• Confirm hours, service offerings, and current operating status with each business before promoting time-sensitive details.