Gwinnettians are proud to live in one of the most diverse counties in the Southeast and this diversity carries over to the wide variety of black-owned restaurants, shops and tourism-related businesses. Below, check out just some of the Black-owned businesses that are pushing Gwinnett's tourism community forward. There are so many more, so consider this list a good place to start exploring.
Flavor Rich (Suwanee)
Restaurants
Wayback Burgers (burgers) - Lawrenceville
Off the Hook Fish and Shrimp (seafood) - Lawrenceville
Nawlins Praline Candy and More (sweets and Cajun) - Grayson
The Blaxican Food Truck + Catering (Mexican/Soul food fusion) - Mobile
Ionie’s Island Kitchen (Caribbean) - Grayson
Forever Family Soul Food (soul food) - Lawrenceville
Who’s Got Soul Southern Café (soul food) - Duluth and Lawrenceville
Edee’s Place BBQ (barbecue) - Dacula
Slutty Vegan (Vegan burgers) - Duluth
Flavor Rich Restaurant - Suwanee
Cold Pressed Gwinnett - Buford
Edee's Place in Dacula
Kingston 30 (Jamaican) - Lawrenceville
K & S Jerk Shop (Jamaican) - Dacula
Trend Urban Cafe (sandwiches, tacos, burgers) - Stone Mountain
Ovations Caribbean Grill (Jamaican) - Lawrenceville
Scrumdiddlyumptious in Lawrenceville
Aunt Evelyn's Peach Cobbler (peach cobbler) - online orders
Baby Al's Chicago Dogs (hot dogs) - Lilburn
Kingsway Restaurant (African) - Norcross
Honest Star Tropical Restaurant (African) - Lawrenceville (2 locations)
Lyon's Jamaican Cuisine (Jamaican) - Norcross
Kenny's Rockin' Ribs (barbecue) - Mobile
Jay's Caribbean Cuisine (Jamaican-inspired Caribbean) - Lawrenceville
The Wing Suite (wings, waffles, sandwiches) - Grayson & Lawrenceville
Golden Krust (Caribbean) - Lawrenceville
Theory Bistro and Lounge (restaurant and nightlife) - Duluth
Juices Wild Vitamin and Juice Bar (juices and vitamins) - Sugar Hill
Influence Restaurant & Lounge (Jamaican) - Norcross
Caribbean Fiesta (Caribbean) - Duluth
Ike's Cafe and Grill (African) - Norcross
Serbea Living African Restaurant (African) - Duluth
Southern Suya (African and Southern fusion) - Duluth
Zona Caribbean Bar and Grill (Caribbean) - Norcross
The Village Bar and Restaurant (Jamaican) - Lawrenceville
Scrum-did-dly-ump-tious (Brunch) - Lawrenceville
Fingerz (fast food) - Snellville
Just Brunch Breakfast Bar (brunch) - Duluth
Coffeehouse
Beans & Butter Coffeehouse (coffee and pastries) - Lawrenceville
World Coffee and Tea (coffee, tea, sandwiches) - Duluth
45 South Cafe (coffee and pastries) - Norcross
Gilly Brew Bar (coffee and pastries) - Stone Mountain
Bakery & Desserts
Sabrina's Cakes (mobile truck with cakes and desserts) - Loganville
Sweet Brown Sugar Bakery & Cafe (baked goods) - Grayson
Cakes By The Pound (cakes) - Lilburn
Cupcake People (cupcakes) - Lawrenceville
Breezy Cakes (custom cakes) - Norcross
Too Mini Donuts (mini donut truck) - Lawrenceville
Treatsphoria (cakes and desserts) - Lawrenceville
Spa/Wellness
Hand and Hand Massage (massage) - Sugar Hill
Hollywood Skin Atlanta (facial and massage) - Lawrenceville
Full Circle Candles and Apothecary - Suwanee
Arts
George Nock (sculptor) - Tannery Row Artist Colony in Buford
DJ
DJ Ricky Dreamz (Professional DJ specializing in parties, family reunions and events) - Loganville
Clothing and Shops
JIBRI (plus sized apparel by local designer, Jasmine Elder) - online orders
Soje Emporium (consignment apparel, shoes and accessories) - Lawrenceville
Sole Play (sneakers and streetwear) - Lawrenceville
A1 Custom (custom family reunion shirts) - Gwinnett
Creative Rizk Collective (family clothing boutique) - Buford
Photo Credit: LVRG Facebook
Tai’ Sheree (clothing and accessories) - Sugarloaf Mills Mall in Lawrenceville
NVT Printing and Apparel (custom printing) - Lawrenceville
Event Venues and Rental
Building One Events (rooftop event space) - Grayson
Rent the Occasion (tents, tables, decor) - Lawrenceville
The Pink Hotel - Snellville
Things To Do
Atlanta Comedy Theatre (comedy club) - Norcross
The Candle Station (candle-making store) - Lilburn
Photo Credit: The Pink Hotel Facebook
Threaded from Heaven (sewing studio) - Suwanee
Painting with a Twist (Paint Party Studio) - Lawrenceville
Event Planning & Decor
Urban MediaMakers Film Festival (film festival) - Norcross
The Yard Card Pro (event decor) - Dacula
Poshe Productions (event planning, styling, training) - Atlanta
Catering
Tucker's Catering (event catering) - mobile
Naija Gourmet Foods (African) - mobile
Just Wright Catering Monroe (catering) - Mobile (770) 846-0159