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.
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
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
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
Photo Credit: LVRG Facebook
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
Photo Credit: The Pink Hotel Facebook
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