Shop at These Black-Owned Minneapolis Boutiques and Stores
Show your support to the Black community by shopping at these Black-owned boutiques and shops. From trendy clothing to quirky comic books, there are plenty of opportunities to support the community.
Clothing
5bulouz - Unique clothing, shoes, and accessories for men, women, and children, with two locations at the Mall of America and in Roseville.
Queen Anna House of Fashion - Women's fashion boutique with offerings from well-known brands and up-and-coming designers. Queen Anna also advocates for causes that benefit the local community.
Top 2 Bottom - Men's and women's fashion boutique specializing in hard to fit customers and personal styling.
Uniquely Global - Provides fast fashion at designer boutique quality, plus other home goods, and statement art pieces that are handmade. This woman-owned store can be found on the ground level of the Gaviidae Commons in downtown Minneapolis.
Gift Shops and Locally Made Goods
Get Down Coffee Co. - A coffee company, roasting and selling its own coffee with a goal to build its own roasting facility in North Minneapolis.
36 Lyn Refuel Station - Find locally made goods, organic coffee, and healthy snacks at this community refuel station.
Bouquets by Carolyn - Custom bouquet arrangements for any occasion.
Mind's Eye Comics - Neighborhood shop for comic books, collectibles, toys, and games.
Kobi Co. - Hand-poured, luxury candles, soothing mists, and curated playlists from a mother-daughter duo. Shop online or at the Kobi Co. storefront downtown Minneapolis.
Sheer Treasures - Find aromatherapy, essential oils, natural herbs, crystals, teas, and more to help round out your health & wellness routine.
Roseline's Place - 100% soy wax candles with safe of scents and made sustainably from start to finish.
Sistah Co-op - Collaborative shop that celebrates local BIPOC brands and business owners. Located in IDS Center in Downtown Minneapolis.
Strive Bookstore - Also in the IDS Center and in the Young-Quinlan Building off Nicollet , find thought-provoking reads by Black authors and culturally relevant children's books.
Accessories
Angie's Hats - Custom handmade hats and headpieces for every occasion - Kentucky Derby, Easter, Themed Parties, and more.
Arway Bags - ARWAY ensures durability and top-notch quality in all of their handmade leather bags. The team sources cloths, skins, and wood from West Africa, making them truly unique. Find them at the Mall of America.
B'YOUtique - Offers a variety of jewelry, handbags, shirts, sunglasses, and other accessories. Find it on the skyway level of the Baker Center, located on Marquette Avenue in downtown Minneapolis.
Gigi's Flair Emporium - Specialty pins, jewelry, and other unique accessories.
Furniture
Dazed and Distressed Rustic Goods - Rustic farmhouse coffee tables, entertainment centers, desks, shelving, and more.
Shoes
Fit 1st Running - Specialty athletic shoe store carrying mid to high end running shoes.
XL Feet - Men's shoe store catering to extra large feet. Sandals, slippers, socks, athletic shoes, dress shoes, and boots.
Online Shops
Black Garnet Books - Their physical storefront is open in St. Paul, but you can still support this woman-owned bookstore by finding your next read among their selection of books online.
Embellish ALC - Online fashion house for the everyday man and woman. Finds pieces for your day-to-day or get styled for a professional/business photo shoot.
Gear Bags Plus - High quality bags for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether it's for your daily gym trip or a bigger excursion, they have a dependable, durable bag for you.
Perpetual Grind - Local fashion brand catering to people who hustle, grind, and work hard every day. Sophisticated and clean-cut, Perpetual Grind keeps you looking your best while you do your best.
Planting People Growing Justice Bookstore - Local bookstore focused on diverse authors and multicultural learning.
Pretty Girls Boutique - Online fashion boutique with trendy women's clothing and accessories. Owner Porsche Nichole believes that being "pretty" starts from the inside, and wants every woman to feel pretty in each and every piece she sells.
Rocky Robinson - Audra Robinson, founder of Rocky Robinson, had a vision to create a brand that was relevant and tailored to Black girls. Rocky Robinson does just that. You'll find lotion, shower gel, lip balm, and more.
Style a Go-Go - Online and mobile boutique helping women who want to stand out in the crowd. With plenty of one-of-a-kind pieces, you know you're getting something truly unique.
Hybrid Nation Clothing - Socially conscious streetwear and lifestyle brand selling clothing with a meaningful cause behind them.
Twenty First Avenue - Online women's boutique selling clothing and accessories.
Salons, Spas and Barbershops
The Connect Hair Studio - Have stylists, barbers, braiders, make-up artists, and nail techs on hand for all salon needs.
Houston White Men's Room - Barbershop meets coffee shop meets community space. Local entrepreneur Houston White's vision has made this building a "a mecca for the inclusive celebration of Black culture, human excellence and the power of community at its best."
Taylor'd Skin & Esthetic Bar - Providing five different beauty business services under one roof, including eyelash extensions, dreads, facials & waxing,
#FACE Day Spa - A facial bar and lounge, providing skin care services like facials, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning, and LED light therapy. They also do waxing and lashes.
The Lash Haus - Master lash artist, Mayowa, opened her business in 2018 specializing in eyelash extensions.
Beauty Lounge - A one-stop shop for all things beauty. Hair services include, cutting and styling, hair color, extensions and braiding. They also offer a full range of nail care services.
One 21 - Family owned barbershop and salon for over 15 years.
Fades of Gray - Located in the Elliot Park neighborhood of downtown Minneapolis, this is a full service barbershop.
Black Onyx - Providing hair removal service and brow tinting.
V.I.P Hair & Nails - Full service salon fro both men and women, focused on personalized styling and cutting-edge hair and nail care for over 20 years.
Gorgeous Looks Salon - Briana Cress, is a licensed professional with over 15 years of experience in the industry. She uses a tailored approach with all her clients and offers a variety of services, including haircuts and styles, hair treatments, coloring, and weaves/extensions.
Dimensions In Hair - A multicultural full service beauty and barber salon, that caters to each client's unique style and personality. They specialize in silk presses, relaxers, precision cuts, natural hair care, color, quick weaves, and sewins.