{"id":845312,"date":"2026-08-04T03:30:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T03:30:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/845312\/"},"modified":"2026-08-04T03:30:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T03:30:09","slug":"black-business-month-6-must-visit-black-owned-spots-in-atlanta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/845312\/","title":{"rendered":"Black Business Month: 6 Must-Visit Black-Owned Spots in Atlanta"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/17857855498598.jpg\" alt=\"Vice Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris Campaigns In Atlanta\" class=\"wp-image-4738398\"  \/>Source: Megan Varner \/ Getty<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">August is Black Business Month, marking a time to acknowledge those who have uplifted the culture through entrepreneurship. Not surprisingly, Atlanta has been a major hub of all things \u201cBlack Excellence,\u201d with <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lendingtree.com\/business\/small\/black-owned-businesses-study\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lending Tree<\/a> noting that the city has the highest share of Black-owned companies among 100 U.S. metros. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it\u2019s food, books, entertainment, or something else, the ATL is definitely a hotspot for Black business. Here are some of our favorites!<\/p>\n<p>The Busy Bee Cafe \u2014 Sweet Auburn<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Atlanta\u2019s most beloved soul food institutions, The Busy Bee Cafe has been feeding the community since 1947. Located in the historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood, this restaurant has served everyone from civil rights icons to everyday Atlantans. Their fried chicken, collard greens, and cornbread are the stuff of legend. Supporting The Busy Bee isn\u2019t just a meal\u2014it\u2019s a connection to Atlanta\u2019s living history.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd 810 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30314<\/p>\n<p>Jewel\u2019s Treats and More \u2014 Douglasville<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by Tina Head and named after her daughter Jewel, the Black woman-owned bakery was born from a dream and built on love, creativity, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Known for specialty pound cakes and other sweet treats, the bakery recently went viral for its lemon pepper pound cake with wings, available exclusively on Saturdays between 2 and 4 PM. It\u2019s a combination that sounds unexpected but delivers on every level\u2014and the lines prove it.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tLove Entrepreneurship? Get more! Join the Majic 107.5 \/ 97.5 Atlanta Newsletter\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-ione-newsletter-sign-up__privacy\">\n\t\t\t\t\tWe care about your data. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/urban1.com\/privacy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">privacy policy<\/a>.\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd 2562 Fairburn Rd Suite E-10, Douglasville, GA 30135<\/p>\n<p>Slutty Vegan \u2014 Multiple Locations<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by Pinky Cole, Slutty Vegan has taken Atlanta\u2014and now the nation\u2014by storm. What started as a food truck concept has grown into a full-scale restaurant empire with multiple locations across Georgia and beyond. The menu features bold, indulgent plant-based burgers with names like \u201cOne Night Stand\u201d and \u201cSloppy Toppy.\u201d Pinky Cole has become a beacon of Black entrepreneurship, proving that purpose-driven business and community impact go hand in hand.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccdTwo locations in Atlanta (476 Edgewood Ave SE) and Jonesboro (164 N McDonough St), plus locations in Brooklyn, Baltimore, and Birmingham<\/p>\n<p>Trap Music Museum \u2014 Atlanta<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by Grammy Award-winning rapper T.I. and his business associate William \u201cBem\u201d Sparks, the Trap Music Museum is a one-of-a-kind cultural experience celebrating the origins and impact of trap music on Atlanta and the world. With immersive exhibits, interactive installations, and rotating displays, this museum is as much an educational institution as it is an entertainment venue. It\u2019s a bold reminder that Black art and culture are worth preserving and celebrating.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd 630 Travis St NW, Atlanta, GA 30318<\/p>\n<p>The Gathering Spot \u2014 Atlanta<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Gathering Spot is more than a co-working space\u2014it\u2019s a private membership club designed for Black professionals and entrepreneurs who are building something meaningful. Founded by T.K. Petersen and Ryan Wilson, this Atlanta institution offers event space, networking opportunities, wellness amenities, and a curated community of forward-thinking individuals. It\u2019s where deals get made, and movements get started.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd 384 Edgewood Ave SE, Atlanta, GA 30312<\/p>\n<p>Cascade Family Skating \u2014 Atlanta<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A cultural institution in Atlanta\u2019s Cascade Heights neighborhood, Cascade Family Skating has been a beloved gathering place for the Black community since 1970. Known for its lively atmosphere, themed skate nights, and inclusive environment, Cascade is one of the few remaining Black-owned roller rinks in the country. It\u2019s a place where generations of Atlantans have made memories\u2014and it deserves continued community support.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd 2799 Delowe Dr SW, Atlanta, GA 30311<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Source: Megan Varner \/ Getty August is Black Business Month, marking a time to acknowledge those who have&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":845313,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15],"tags":[505,43486,45,49,48,137],"class_list":["post-845312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-entrepreneurship","tag-atlanta","tag-black-business-month","tag-business","tag-ca","tag-canada","tag-entrepreneurship"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/845312","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=845312"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/845312\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/845313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=845312"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=845312"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=845312"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}