For Anyone Looking to Support Black-Owned Businesses in Cape Town

After spending hours researching Black-owned businesses in Cape Town, I finally put together a solid list of current, verified establishments for anyone who wants to intentionally support Black-owned businesses while visiting or living in the city.
Some of these places fall outside the mainstream, but I prioritized 100% Black ownership.

During my research, I repeatedly came across businesses that market themselves using African culture, aesthetics, or staff, yet are not actually Black-owned (such as Mama Africa and GOLD). There is a HUGE economic war going on. The white population is just 7% but own about 73% of businesses. I have become VERY intentional about spending at Black owned businesses and thought this might be beneficial if anyone ever makes it to South Africa!!

This list is still a work in progress, so if you know of any verified Black-owned businesses I’ve missed, please add them in the comments. I’d love for this to become a comprehensive community resource.

🍽️** Restaurant**s

1. Fatima’s African Restaurant
2. Seven Colours Eatery
3. Meeting Point – Tanzanian East African Cuisine
4. Pahari
5. Aaron’s Place
6. Marco’s African Place (Entertainment& food)
7. Jollof Café (V&A Waterfront)
8. Mzansi Restaurant – South African Township Cuisine
9. AfroDeli Eatery
10. McChris Lounge
11. Therapy Restaurant (upscale dining)

☕ Cafés

1. Pang’s Specialty Coffee
2. Yebo Baba
3. Analog 33 (A33)
4. Spinach King Juicery
5. Heaven Coffee
6. La Floria
7. Siki’s Kofee Kafe

🍰 Sweet Treats

1. Tapi Tapi (Ice cream)
2. Mama Bongi Cookies

🍷 Bar

1. Nkula Cocktail & Wine Boutique

🎨 Culture & Experiences

1. Chimurenga Factory
2. Rands Cape Town
3. Saint Cape Town
4. Slow Cooked Sundays (Day parties)

🏡 Stay

1. Curiocity Green Point