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

Tampa Bay's small-business scene is one of the most diverse in Florida — from Ybor City's historic cafes to Latino-owned restaurants, Black-owned barbershops, women-led firms, and LGBTQ-owned bookstores across St. Petersburg and Tampa. This guide is a starting point for finding and supporting them year-round, not just during a heritage month.

Quick answer

The best way to support diverse-owned businesses in Tampa is to shop and eat locally on a regular basis, leave specific reviews, and use a directory that shows how each ownership tag was sourced. Start with the Tampa directory, then browse by ownership: Black-owned, Latino-owned, women-owned, Asian-owned, and LGBTQ-owned.

Restaurants and food

Tampa's food scene carries a lot of its cultural story. 7th + Grove in historic Ybor City is a Black- and women-owned Southern restaurant with a Guyanese-infused menu, part of an award-winning hospitality group. Al's Finger Licking Good Bar-B-Que, also in Ybor, is a family-run barbecue and soul food spot that has ranked among the highest-rated barbecue restaurants in the city. For more, browse Latino-owned restaurants and AAPI-owned businesses across Tampa Bay.

Retail and books

Tombolo Books in St. Petersburg is an LGBTQ-owned independent bookstore and a community gathering spot for Tampa Bay readers. Browse more in retail and shops on the Tampa directory.

Professional services, tech, and trades

Tampa's diverse-owned businesses go well beyond restaurants. MAS Global Consulting is a Latina-founded, women-owned technology consultancy headquartered in Tampa Bay, recognized multiple times on the Inc. 5000. Baker Barrios Architects is a Hispanic-owned architecture and design firm serving the region, and Axecel Construction is a Hispanic-owned commercial general contractor with more than two decades of experience across central and west Florida. Enterprising Latinas is a Latina-led nonprofit in Wimauma creating pathways of economic opportunity across Tampa Bay.

Beauty, health, and creative

Central Station Barbershop and Grooming is a Black-owned barbershop serving the St. Petersburg and greater Tampa Bay area. North Tampa Pharmacy is a Black-owned, independent community pharmacy, and Northwood Films is a Black-owned photography and film studio. On the maker side, Debonair Prints is a Black-owned custom screen-printing and embroidery shop in Tampa.

How ownership is verified

FAQ

How do I find Black-owned businesses in Tampa?

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

Are these businesses owner-confirmed?

Most are marked "publicly listed" — sourced from public guides and directories, not yet confirmed by the owner. Owners can claim and confirm their listing for free.

Can I add my Tampa business?

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