Cincinnati Region BIPOC & Women Owned Businesses

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Cincinnati Region BIPOC & Women Owned Businesses

Food scene

Once featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” for its decidedly “off the charts” jerk chicken platter, this Short Vine Jamaican restaurant serves up island classics cooked by former UC football captain Leo Morgan.
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Island Frydays
2826 Short Vine St
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Once featured on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” for its decidedly “off the charts” jerk chicken platter, this Short Vine Jamaican restaurant serves up island classics cooked by former UC football captain Leo Morgan.
A restaurant that manages to sell 2,000 pounds of turkey tips each week has to be doing something right. Former UC football player Dwan Wood cooks his no-frills BBQ over charcoal for authentic Alabama flavor.
Alabama Que
2733 Short Vine St
A restaurant that manages to sell 2,000 pounds of turkey tips each week has to be doing something right. Former UC football player Dwan Wood cooks his no-frills BBQ over charcoal for authentic Alabama flavor.
Mainstay for Southern BBQ staples like ribs, fried catfish & okra in a no-frills setting.
Goodies
7440 Hamilton Ave
Mainstay for Southern BBQ staples like ribs, fried catfish & okra in a no-frills setting.
If you think you have to sacrifice flavor to create healthy comfort food, think again. Conscious Kitchen has been doing it for years, serving up salmon-bacon BLTs, beet burgers, and plenty of soulful staples at its popular Corryville location.
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Conscious Kitchen
2912 Vine St
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If you think you have to sacrifice flavor to create healthy comfort food, think again. Conscious Kitchen has been doing it for years, serving up salmon-bacon BLTs, beet burgers, and plenty of soulful staples at its popular Corryville location.
A story that first began with a grill and a special blend of 17 spices has evolved into a Cincinnati BBQ favorite with a mission to uplift and train those who have experienced homelessness, addiction, jail time, and other barriers to success.
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Just Q'in Barbecue Restaurant
975 E McMillan St
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A story that first began with a grill and a special blend of 17 spices has evolved into a Cincinnati BBQ favorite with a mission to uplift and train those who have experienced homelessness, addiction, jail time, and other barriers to success.
It’s near impossible to miss the bright red and yellow trolley car that’s been a fixture in OTR ever since Mr. Ollie (whose real name is Marvin Smith) parked it there in 1993. Stop by for a classic Ollieburger, a rack of ribs, or a helping of classic Southern sides like black-eyed peas and collard greens
Ollie's Trolley
1607 Central Ave
It’s near impossible to miss the bright red and yellow trolley car that’s been a fixture in OTR ever since Mr. Ollie (whose real name is Marvin Smith) parked it there in 1993. Stop by for a classic Ollieburger, a rack of ribs, or a helping of classic Southern sides like black-eyed peas and collard greens
Looking for a comfort food option that fits a halal diet? Rasheedah’s Café, located in the heart of College Hill, was born out of a need for halal meals in the community. Twenty-seven years later, Rasheedah herself is still serving up generous portions of soul food staples.
Rasheedah's Cafe
5922 Hamilton Ave
Looking for a comfort food option that fits a halal diet? Rasheedah’s Café, located in the heart of College Hill, was born out of a need for halal meals in the community. Twenty-seven years later, Rasheedah herself is still serving up generous portions of soul food staples.
Owner Mor Diallo hails from the West African nation of Senegal. He opened the restaurant in 2002 with signature Senegalese dishes such as frire (fried tilapia), dibi (marinated lamb), and maffe (a tomato-based peanut sauce). Teranga also offers an array of show-stealing homemade juices, including bissap, ginger, and buy. CARRYOUT ONLY.
Teranga African Restaurant
8438 Vine St
Owner Mor Diallo hails from the West African nation of Senegal. He opened the restaurant in 2002 with signature Senegalese dishes such as frire (fried tilapia), dibi (marinated lamb), and maffe (a tomato-based peanut sauce). Teranga also offers an array of show-stealing homemade juices, including bissap, ginger, and buy. CARRYOUT ONLY.
Owned by BlackOwned brand, designer, hip-hop artist, this newly owned coffee shop aims to bring people together around a cup of joe!
Black Coffee Lounge
824 Elm St
Owned by BlackOwned brand, designer, hip-hop artist, this newly owned coffee shop aims to bring people together around a cup of joe!
Despite only having been open for a year, Camp Washington-based Sunny Blu has proved a formidable contender in Cincinnati’s ever-burgeoning coffee ecosystem. The community coffeehouse serves La Terza brews and sells sweets from local bakeries. Buckeye donuts, anyone?
Sunny Blu Coffeehouse
2869 Colerain Ave
Despite only having been open for a year, Camp Washington-based Sunny Blu has proved a formidable contender in Cincinnati’s ever-burgeoning coffee ecosystem. The community coffeehouse serves La Terza brews and sells sweets from local bakeries. Buckeye donuts, anyone?
Roxana Turner has owned and operated the Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt location at Harper’s Station for five years and counting. Indulge in best-in-class frozen yogurt flavors (fresh shredded coconut!), plus custom “fro-yo cakes,” which are perfect for all occasions.
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt
11397 Montgomery Rd
Roxana Turner has owned and operated the Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt location at Harper’s Station for five years and counting. Indulge in best-in-class frozen yogurt flavors (fresh shredded coconut!), plus custom “fro-yo cakes,” which are perfect for all occasions.
When it comes to Senegalese cuisine, Cincinnati’s options are fairly slim. But Northside’s Darou Salem African Halal stands as an exception, serving up generous portions of West African dishes like dibi (grilled lamb) and brochette (lamb or chicken shish kebab). Polish off your meal with thiakry, a sweet, millet-based pudding.
Darou Salam African Halal Restaurant - Senegalese cuisine
4163 Hamilton Ave
When it comes to Senegalese cuisine, Cincinnati’s options are fairly slim. But Northside’s Darou Salem African Halal stands as an exception, serving up generous portions of West African dishes like dibi (grilled lamb) and brochette (lamb or chicken shish kebab). Polish off your meal with thiakry, a sweet, millet-based pudding.
Raya's Lebanese African Restaurant, based in Cincinnati, Ohio specialize in delicious and reasonably priced Middle Eastern cuisine, including our house specialties and other customer favorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming setting that you and your friends and family are sure to enjoy.
Raya Lebanese Restaurant
801 Elm St
Raya's Lebanese African Restaurant, based in Cincinnati, Ohio specialize in delicious and reasonably priced Middle Eastern cuisine, including our house specialties and other customer favorites. Our cuisine entrees are served in a relaxed and welcoming setting that you and your friends and family are sure to enjoy.
Whether you’re looking for a wedding cake or a lemon tart, The Bonbonerie has the stunningly delicious selection of treats you need. For more than 30 years, Cincinnati, Ohio’s favorite bakery has baked unique creations that delight taste buds and warm hearts. From Cincinnati all the way to New York, it seems like everyone’s talking about this bakery’s mouthwatering treats. The famous bakery has received over 20 awards, including Best of Wedding from The Knot and CityBeat Best, Best Bakery from Cincinnati Magazine, and Best of City Search. The professional pastry chefs behind the magic, Mary Pat Pace and Sharon Butler, believe in making every item both beautiful and delicious. In part, they do this by baking everything from scratch with the finest, freshest ingredients. The finished products are more than sweet treats; they are works of art designed to be cherished and enjoyed. The bakery and café is warm and inviting, and the friendly bakers always treat valued customers exceptionally. From flaky-crust pies to morning muffins and custom birthday cakes, The Bonbonerie is pleased to offer every treat you need. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, they will create a custom order just for you. Have something truly extravagant in mind? They want to hear about it!
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The BonBonerie
2030 Madison Rd
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Whether you’re looking for a wedding cake or a lemon tart, The Bonbonerie has the stunningly delicious selection of treats you need. For more than 30 years, Cincinnati, Ohio’s favorite bakery has baked unique creations that delight taste buds and warm hearts. From Cincinnati all the way to New York, it seems like everyone’s talking about this bakery’s mouthwatering treats. The famous bakery has received over 20 awards, including Best of Wedding from The Knot and CityBeat Best, Best Bakery from Cincinnati Magazine, and Best of City Search. The professional pastry chefs behind the magic, Mary Pat Pace and Sharon Butler, believe in making every item both beautiful and delicious. In part, they do this by baking everything from scratch with the finest, freshest ingredients. The finished products are more than sweet treats; they are works of art designed to be cherished and enjoyed. The bakery and café is warm and inviting, and the friendly bakers always treat valued customers exceptionally. From flaky-crust pies to morning muffins and custom birthday cakes, The Bonbonerie is pleased to offer every treat you need. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, they will create a custom order just for you. Have something truly extravagant in mind? They want to hear about it!
Lil's was started out of desperation for a GOOD bagel. After too many bagel-less Sundays, we decided to make our own. We perfected the recipe to create the bagel that both our family matriarchs (coincidentally named Lillian) knew as GOOD bagels and made sure our families did too. Every bagel is hand-rolled, boiled, and baked with tradition, local ingredients, and lots of CHUTZPAH. We make the Old World hawt-and-fresh right here in NKY. (And yes, we do cross the river, too.) So if you've been searching high and low to find a GOOD bagel in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky, we feel you. And we can't wait to serve you your first chewy, crusty bite.
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Lil’s Bagels
308 Greenup St
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Lil's was started out of desperation for a GOOD bagel. After too many bagel-less Sundays, we decided to make our own. We perfected the recipe to create the bagel that both our family matriarchs (coincidentally named Lillian) knew as GOOD bagels and made sure our families did too. Every bagel is hand-rolled, boiled, and baked with tradition, local ingredients, and lots of CHUTZPAH. We make the Old World hawt-and-fresh right here in NKY. (And yes, we do cross the river, too.) So if you've been searching high and low to find a GOOD bagel in Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky, we feel you. And we can't wait to serve you your first chewy, crusty bite.
The Rhined, owned by cheese connoisseur Stephanie Webster, is a cut-to-order cheese and wine shop located across the street from Findlay Market.
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The Rhined
1737 Elm St
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The Rhined, owned by cheese connoisseur Stephanie Webster, is a cut-to-order cheese and wine shop located across the street from Findlay Market.
We provide a safe space for our community, family and friends. Our shop provides traditional Italian espresso based beverages, cold brew, tea beverages, seasonal/signature drinks, & food.
Square Mile Coffee Company
7420 Hamilton Ave
We provide a safe space for our community, family and friends. Our shop provides traditional Italian espresso based beverages, cold brew, tea beverages, seasonal/signature drinks, & food.
The concept of the restaurant is inspired by Japanese izakaya, a pub that serves food, where dishes aren’t necessarily held to strict tradition. “It’s great for us, because there are no rules on what you can serve,” Hideki says. “You can serve Italian food, Spanish—whatever you want, really. The base menu is predominantly Japanese, but with our own taste. We really just wanted to serve food that we both enjoy ourselves.”
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Kiki College Hill
5932 Hamilton Ave
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The concept of the restaurant is inspired by Japanese izakaya, a pub that serves food, where dishes aren’t necessarily held to strict tradition. “It’s great for us, because there are no rules on what you can serve,” Hideki says. “You can serve Italian food, Spanish—whatever you want, really. The base menu is predominantly Japanese, but with our own taste. We really just wanted to serve food that we both enjoy ourselves.”
Mi Cozumel is the authority in great Mexican food. A festive & hospitable restaurant rich in heritage, we focus on offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family, as if we are welcoming them home Our standard is great, and we don’t do anything without passion. For Margaritas lovers this will be your place , this will be your best experience finding the right flavor and choices will never be limited. Using the freshest ingredients and boldest flavors, our menu will offer a range of quintessential Mexican food, along with culinary innovations we know guests will love. We are known best for our table-side preparations, including our made-to-order guacamole and flame-grilled fajitas, which arrive sizzling to the table
Mi Cozumel Cantina
8565 Winton Road
Mi Cozumel is the authority in great Mexican food. A festive & hospitable restaurant rich in heritage, we focus on offering a memorable experience to make each guest feel like family, as if we are welcoming them home Our standard is great, and we don’t do anything without passion. For Margaritas lovers this will be your place , this will be your best experience finding the right flavor and choices will never be limited. Using the freshest ingredients and boldest flavors, our menu will offer a range of quintessential Mexican food, along with culinary innovations we know guests will love. We are known best for our table-side preparations, including our made-to-order guacamole and flame-grilled fajitas, which arrive sizzling to the table

Retail Therapy

Native Moon specializes in Alternative and Holistic Health with an emphasis on Mind, Body, and Spirit.
Native Moon Apothecary
1598 Compton Rd
Native Moon specializes in Alternative and Holistic Health with an emphasis on Mind, Body, and Spirit.
This upscale children’s clothing store in OTR is a refreshing departure from the average family shopping experience. Take advantage of the in-store lactation room and keep your little ones occupied in the playroom while you browse a carefully curated selection of sustainable brands.
Hutch Baby
1209 Vine St
This upscale children’s clothing store in OTR is a refreshing departure from the average family shopping experience. Take advantage of the in-store lactation room and keep your little ones occupied in the playroom while you browse a carefully curated selection of sustainable brands.
To the co-owners of this Elm Street boutique, Black-Owned isn’t just a business descriptor—it’s a state of mind. It’s also the phrase you can find emblazoned on their apparel, available online or at their downtown storefront, located next to BlaCk Coffee Lounge.
BlaCk OWned Outerwear
822 Elm St
To the co-owners of this Elm Street boutique, Black-Owned isn’t just a business descriptor—it’s a state of mind. It’s also the phrase you can find emblazoned on their apparel, available online or at their downtown storefront, located next to BlaCk Coffee Lounge.
Bee Haven is a home based family business with a passion for providing naturally healthy products from the hives to our customers.
Bee Haven
1815 Elm St
Bee Haven is a home based family business with a passion for providing naturally healthy products from the hives to our customers.
Pet Wants: is owned and operated by Amanda Broughton and Michele Hobbs. We live less than a mile from Findlay Market and absolutely love our community and all that Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Ohio have to offer. We are very proud and excited to be a part of growing the community not only by living here, but by offering quality products and services to you; our neighbors. We envision Pet Wants to be our own little Face to Facebook kind of place. ; )
Pet Wants Cincy at Findlay Market
1813 Pleasant St
Pet Wants: is owned and operated by Amanda Broughton and Michele Hobbs. We live less than a mile from Findlay Market and absolutely love our community and all that Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky and Ohio have to offer. We are very proud and excited to be a part of growing the community not only by living here, but by offering quality products and services to you; our neighbors. We envision Pet Wants to be our own little Face to Facebook kind of place. ; )

Fitness

At Pendleton Pilates, our work with our clients begins with the fundamental principles of Pilates. Once these are understood, the work becomes incredibly efficient and profoundly effective.
Pendelton Pilates
500 Reading Rd
At Pendleton Pilates, our work with our clients begins with the fundamental principles of Pilates. Once these are understood, the work becomes incredibly efficient and profoundly effective.

Salon & Spa

Cincinnati's award winning waxing Spa. Home of the 15 minute Brazilian Bikini Wax. Cincinnati full Body Waxing
Heavenly Bodies and Spa
3608 Marburg Ave
Cincinnati's award winning waxing Spa. Home of the 15 minute Brazilian Bikini Wax. Cincinnati full Body Waxing

Drinks

Working winery + tasting lounge. Located in historic Over the Rhine, Cincinnati OH.
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The Skeleton Root
38 W McMicken Ave
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Working winery + tasting lounge. Located in historic Over the Rhine, Cincinnati OH.
Fibonacci Brewing Company
1445 Compton Rd
Step into Japp's for a quick break from real time. Neighborhood favorite bartenders serve craft cocktails in an atmosphere that is a fun mix of vintage glamour and contemporary excitement. The elaborate drink list covers everything you could want: craft cocktails, wines, champagnes, and all sorts of beers, not to mention any liquor you could think of and bartenders who know how to mix them up.
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Japp's - Since 1879
1134 Main St
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Step into Japp's for a quick break from real time. Neighborhood favorite bartenders serve craft cocktails in an atmosphere that is a fun mix of vintage glamour and contemporary excitement. The elaborate drink list covers everything you could want: craft cocktails, wines, champagnes, and all sorts of beers, not to mention any liquor you could think of and bartenders who know how to mix them up.
HomeMakers Bar is the slightly retro, mostly modern cocktail bar that feels like a house party. HomeMakers Bar serves up classic and modern cocktails focusing on apertifs, digestif and bitters. It’s a celebration of our community, where the doors are open for the makers, the curious, and the adventurous. A place where we can collaborate, thrive and celebrate the things that make us unique while embracing our similarities. All are welcome home.
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Homemakers Bar
39 E 13th St
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HomeMakers Bar is the slightly retro, mostly modern cocktail bar that feels like a house party. HomeMakers Bar serves up classic and modern cocktails focusing on apertifs, digestif and bitters. It’s a celebration of our community, where the doors are open for the makers, the curious, and the adventurous. A place where we can collaborate, thrive and celebrate the things that make us unique while embracing our similarities. All are welcome home.

Plants

Fern Shop is a plant design studio and home goods store located in an old gas station in the College Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. Bridging design and nature, Fern offers a carefully edited selection of beautiful and unique objects along with a curated assortment of houseplants.
Fern
6040 Hamilton Ave
Fern Shop is a plant design studio and home goods store located in an old gas station in the College Hill neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. Bridging design and nature, Fern offers a carefully edited selection of beautiful and unique objects along with a curated assortment of houseplants.
We are here to help and bring the merriment of gardening to you! Let us help you plant the 'Victory Garden' of your dreams, bringing entertainment of butterflies, stunning blooms for your heart and home with stunning herb, flower and veggie gardens.
Wildwood Flora
4848 Gray Rd
We are here to help and bring the merriment of gardening to you! Let us help you plant the 'Victory Garden' of your dreams, bringing entertainment of butterflies, stunning blooms for your heart and home with stunning herb, flower and veggie gardens.