Diverse-Owned Businesses to Support in Phoenix (2026): A Local Directory Guide

Quick answer

Support diverse-owned businesses in Phoenix by shopping and eating locally on a regular basis, leaving specific reviews, and using a directory that shows how each ownership tag was sourced. Start with the Phoenix directory, then browse by ownership: Black-owned, Latino-owned, women-owned, Asian-owned, and LGBTQ-owned.

Restaurants and cafes

Lo-Lo's Chicken & Waffles is a Black-owned soul food institution born in Phoenix, famous for the pairing that gives it its name. Cocina Chiwas in Tempe is a women- and Latino-owned Mexican restaurant that has earned wide acclaim on the Valley dining scene. Café Lalibela, also in Tempe, is a women- and Black-owned, family-run Ethiopian restaurant that has served the area for over two decades, and Sala Thai is a women- and Asian-owned Thai restaurant. Downtown, Fair Trade Cafe — founded by Latina entrepreneur Stephanie Vasquez — pours shade-grown, organic, fair-trade coffee and doubles as a community gathering space.

Nightlife and community spaces

Boycott Bar in the Melrose District is a proudly lesbian-owned LGBTQ+ bar and one of the Valley's go-to spots for nightlife and community events. The Scookie Bar on Roosevelt Row is a woman- and LGBTQ-owned dessert shop in the heart of the downtown arts district. Black Theatre Troupe is a Black-led performing arts company and a longstanding cultural cornerstone of the city.

Retail, beauty, and books

Grassrootz Bookstore in downtown Phoenix's Eastlake Park neighborhood is a Black- and activist-owned independent bookstore built around culture, education, and community. Amor Collective is a Latina-owned retail collective that champions Latina-owned businesses and makers. In Tempe, Henna Shoppe is a woman- and Asian-owned henna and body-art studio.

How ownership is verified

FAQ

How do I find Latino-owned businesses in Phoenix?

Browse the Latino-owned businesses in Phoenix page, which pulls every Phoenix listing tagged Latino-owned with its source.

Do you include Tempe, Scottsdale, and other Valley cities?

Yes. The Phoenix directory groups the greater Phoenix metro, and each listing notes its specific area (for example, Tempe or the Melrose District).

Can I add my Phoenix business?

Yes. Submit your business or claim an existing listing; listing is free.