The Bay Area is home to a rich tapestry of restaurants and other food-based enterprises owned by Black chefs and entrepreneurs. Here’s a list by geographic area of many in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Know of others? Let us know via the comment field at the end of the article and we’ll add them to the list.
SOUTH BAY/PENINSULA
ASE Catering: Serving Santa Clara County and Brentwood, Oakley, Antioch, Concord. www.a-successful-event.net
Back A Yard Caribbean Grill: 1189 Willow Road, Menlo Park; 457 E. San Carlos St., San Jose; 1011 E. Capitol Expressway, San Jose; and two takeout locations, 1740 S. Winchester Blvd., Campbell; and 638 N. 13th St., San Jose, https://backayard.net/
Claire’s Crunch Cake: 233 N. Grant St., San Mateo, https://clairescrunchcake.wixsite.com/cakes
Coconuts Caribbean Restaurant: 642 Ramona St., Palo Alto, www.coconutspaloalto.com/
DeeLee Cakes: Based in San Jose, 408-391-5307; www.deeleecakes.com
Gojo Ethiopian: 1261 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, http://gojoethiopianrestaurant.com/
Island Taste Caribbean Grill: 225 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, www.islandtastegrill.com
Jackie’s Place: 840 N. First St., San Jose, www.jackiesplacesj.com/
Jon Jon’s BBQ & Catering: 1305 Oakland Road, San Jose, www.facebook.com/JonJonsBBQ
Jubba Somali Restaurant: 5330 Terner Way, San Jose, 408-440-1504
Kategna Ethiopian Restaurant: 1663 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, www.kategna.com
LeYou Ethiopian: 1100 N. First St., San Jose, www.leyouethiopian.com
LillieMae’s House of Soul Food: Pickup or delivery from 2670 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, www.lilliemaesbbq.com
Lunch Box: 1876 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408-287-3511
Luv’s Brownies: San Jose-based dessert truck at farmers market, events, www.luvsbrownies.com
Mudai Ethiopian Restaurant: 503 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408-292-2282
Nirvana Soul Coffee: 315 S. First St., San Jose; and 19700 Vallco Parkway, Cupertino; www.nirvanasoulcoffee.com
Nita Bee’s Specialty Bakery: Pickup and delivery from Santa Clara-based bakery. 408-246-4570; www.nitabees.com
Sandi’s Cobbler Cup Catering: Based in Santa Clara; Sandiscatering.com
Spicy Roy’s Caribbean Grill: 856 N. 13th St., San Jose. www.spicyroysgrill.com
Walia Ethiopian Cuisine: 2208 Business Circle, San Jose, https://waliaethiopian.com/
Zeni Ethiopian Restaurant: 1320 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, 408-615-8282
EAST BAY
Abesha Ethiopian Cuisine: 4929 Shattuck Ave., Oakland, 510-653-8383
alaMar Kitchen & Bar: 100 Grand Ave., Oakland, www.alamaroakland.com
ASE Catering: Serving Santa Clara County and Brentwood, Oakley, Antioch, Concord. www.a-successful-event.net
Blackberry Bistro: 4240 Park Blvd., Oakland, 510-336-1088, www.blackberrybistrooakland.com
Blue Nile Ethiopian: 160 14th St., Oakland, www.bluenilefood.com
Burdell: Roving pop-ups until Oakland restaurant opens, www.burdelloakland.com
Calypso Rose: 5959 Shellmound St., Emeryville
Carmen & Family Bar-B-Q: 692 West A St., Hayward, 510-887-1979
Cocobreeze Caribbean Restaurant and Vegan Bakery: 2370 High St., Oakland, https://cocobreezeco.myshopify.com/
Concord Tap House: 3513 Clayton Road, Concord, https://concordtaphouse.com
Crumble & Whisk Bakery and Cafe: 4104 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, www.crumbleandwhisk.com
Everett & Jones BBQ: 126 Broadway and 4245 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland; 1955 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley; also at Graton Casino, Santa Rosa; https://eandjbbq.com
Family House of Fish and Poultry: Takeout orders from 25140 Mission Blvd., Hayward, 510-886-4112
Freddy B’s BBQ: 1803 W. 10th St., Antioch, 925-732-3113
Free Range Flower Winery: 2271 S. Vasco Road, Livermore; www.freerangeflowerwinery.com
Golden Safari Restaurant and Bakery: 22431 Foothill Blvd., Hayward, https://goldensafari.net/
Gregory’s Gourmet Desserts: 285 23rd St., Oakland, https://gregorysgourmetdesserts.com/
Horn Barbecue: 2534 Mandela Parkway, Oakland, www.hornbarbecue.com
KC’s BBQ: 1235 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley, https://kcsbbq.com/
Kendejah Restaurant: Takeout from 197 Pelton Center Way, San Leandro, http://kendejahrestaurant.com/
Kinfolx: 1951 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, https://kinfolxoak.com/
Kingston 11 Cuisine: Takeout and delivery from 2270 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, https://kingston11eats.com/
Kowbird: 1733 Peralta St., Oakland, www.kowbird.com
Lena’s Soul Food Cafe: Takeout from 6403 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, www.lenassoulfoodcafe.com
Lettuce Inn: 2115 Pacheco St, Concord, http://thelettuceinn.com/
Lois the Pie Queen: 851 60th St., Oakland, https://loisthepiequeen.com/
Longevity Wines: 2271 S. Vasco Road, Livermore, www.longevitywines.com
Mela Bistro: 35 Grand Ave., Oakland, https://melabistro.com/
Minnie Bell’s Soul Movement: Emeryville Public Market, 5959 Shellmound St., Emeryville, www.minniebellssoul.com
Oeste Bar & Cafe: 722 Clay St., Oakland, https://oesteoakland.com/
Oyo Restaurant: 680 Main St., Pleasanton, www.oyopleasanton.com
Pop’s Deli & Grill: 30982 Huntwood Ave., Hayward, www.popsdeliandgrill.com
Rasa Caffe: 3140 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, https://www.rasacaffe.com
Red Bay Coffee: 3098 E. 10th St. and 2327 Broadway, Oakland, www.redbaycoffee.com
Red Sea Restaurant: 5200 Claremont Ave., Oakland, https://eatredsea.com/
Reve Bistro: 960 Moraga Road, Lafayette, http://revebistro.com/
Rush Bowls: 350 17th St., Oakland, https://rushbowls.com/oakland
Snapper’s Seafood Restaurant: 1501 Ohio Ave., Richmond, https://snappersseafoodrestaurant.com/
Sobre Mesa: 1618 Franklin St., Oakland, www.sobremesaoak.com
Solid Rock Cafe: 422 W. Second St., Antioch, www.solidrockcafe.us
Souley Vegan: 301 Broadway, Oakland, https://souleyvegan.com/
Southern Cafe: 2000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, http://southerncafe2000.com/
Teni East Kitchen: 4015 Broadway, Oakland, www.tenieastkitchen.com
