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.

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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) - Lawrenceville

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

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Edee's Place in Dacula

 

Kingston 30 (Jamaican) - Lawrenceville

Mama’s Paradise (Jamaican) - Duluth

K & S Jerk Shop (Jamaican) - Dacula

Trend Urban Cafe (sandwiches, tacos, burgers) - Stone Mountain

Ovations Caribbean Grill (Jamaican) - Lawrenceville

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Dazzle Dogs in Dacula

 

Aunt Evelyn's Peach Cobbler (peach cobbler) - online orders

Husker's Cafe (breakfast, lunch) - Suwanee

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) - Loganville

Jay's Caribbean Cuisine (Jamaican-inspired Caribbean) - Lawrenceville

The Wing Suite (wings, waffles, sandwiches) - Grayson

Golden Krust (Caribbean) - Lawrenceville 

Theory Bistro and Lounge (restaurant and nightlife) - Duluth

Juices Wild Vitamin and Juice Bar (juices and vitamins) - Buford

Influence Restaurant & Lounge (Jamaican) - Norcross 770-441-0201

Caribbean Fiesta (Caribbean) - Duluth ​

Ike's Cafe and Grill (African) - Norcross  ​

Serbea Living African Restaurant (African) - Duluth 678-373-1931

Southern Suya (African and Southern fusion) - Duluth 

Zona Caribbean Bar and Grill (Caribbean) - Norcross  ​

Come Take a Bite Jamaican Cuisine (Jamaican) - Tucker 770-674-0411 ​

The Village Bar and Restaurant (Jamaican) - Lawrenceville 770-377-8727

Scrum-did-dly-ump-tious (Brunch) - Lawrenceville

Fingerz (fast food) - Snellville

 

Coffeehouse

Beans & Butter Coffeehouse (coffee and pastries) - Lawrenceville

World Coffee and Tea (coffee, tea, sandwiches) - Duluth

45 South Cafe (coffee and pastries) - Norcross

 

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) - Buford

Salveo Soaps and Such (all natural soaps and skin products) - Buford

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

Peachy Brass (custom family reunion shirts) - online

Elodie Amour Boutique and Beauty (clothing) - Loganville

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Tai’ Sheree (clothing and accessories) - Sugarloaf Mills Mall in Lawrenceville

Panache (women's consignment boutique) - Suwanee

Lamarze Urban Fashions (men's, women', children's clothing) - Buford

Rejoice Christian books & Gift Shop (bookstore and gift shop) - 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

Dacula Event Hall (event space for rent) - Dacula

 

Things To Do

Atlanta Comedy Theatre (comedy club) - Norcross

The Candle Station (candle making store) - Lilburn

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Threaded from Heaven (sewing studio) - Suwanee

Cigar Jazz (fine cigars) - Duluth

Painting with a Twist (Paint Party Studio) - Lawrenceville

The Play Parlor (Board Game 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) 

 

Catering

Tucker's Catering (event catering) - mobile

Island Saga Catering (Caribbean, American, International Fusion) - mobile

Naya Gourmet Foods (African) - mobile

Bistro to Geaux (catering) - mobile 404-829-5995

Just Wright Catering (catering) - mobile (770) 846-0159

Ferron's Catering (catering) - mobile