This list was last updated on Dec. 29, 2020.
On Sunday, hundreds of people from across Baton Rouge joined together for a peaceful protest at the State Capitol. Marchers called for justice after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, and they recounted the names of others killed by police.
As demonstrations have unfolded across the country, many have called for donations to national nonprofits. In Baton Rouge, protesters demanded more funding for community projects and improvements in disenfranchised neighborhoods.
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They also asked locals to do more to support local Black-owned businesses—especially as economic difficulties continue during the pandemic. They pointed to resources like supportblack.biz, an online directory of Black-owned businesses. Meanwhile, some local food influencers dedicated posts to Black-owned businesses.
Several readers messaged us seeking information on Black-owned businesses they could support. The team at 225 Dine compiled a list that is by no means comprehensive. We plan to update it regularly, so email [email protected] to let us know of any restaurants we are missing.
Atchafalya Seafood Co.
2534 N. Foster Drive, Suite B
Bayou Café & Catering
5068 Airline Highway
Boil & Roux
11777 Coursey Blvd.
BB & PF
10248 Florida Blvd.
Boo’s Best BBQ (mobile food truck)
Brown’s Cafe
5823 Lukeville Lane, Brusly
749-2412
BullChicks
11135 Coursey Blvd.
The Bullfish Bar + Kitchen
4001 Nicholson Drive, Suite D
Cafe Express
2451 North St.
Cafe Jeanpierre’s
10500 Greenwell Springs Road
Cajun Cowboy Kitchen
4167 Choctaw Drive
Cathy’s Southern Kitchen
8121 Florida Blvd.
Chef Schonberg’s Sweets
590-0364
Chef Celeste Bistro
501 N. Fifth St.
Chef Payne Catering
5557 Government St.
Chicken Shack
Multiple locations
Country Boy Smokers
Mobile barbecue service, call 225-301-1131
Crue’s Confections
443-0232
Culture Sports Bar
4612 Bennington Ave.
256-4317
Cupcake Junkie
12240 Coursey Blvd.
D’Boiler’s Cajun Catering
620 Old Rafe Meyer Road
DC Eats
8150 Plank Road
Dead Poet
623 E. Boyd Drive
Desiree’s Southern Cookin’
802-2100
Dorothy’s Soul Food Kitchen
1221 Gardere Lane
Empire Wingz
Two locations
The End-Zone Daquiri BR
6224 Plank Road
The Garden Cafe
7751 Goodwood Blvd. (at the Main Library on Goodwood)
The Grind
4530 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.
Louisiana’s Best & Company
2825 Alaska St.
Jay’s Bar-B-Q
4215 Government St.
Jimmy Brown’s
3867 LA Highway 1 S., Port Allen
Krab Queenz Seafood
209 W. State St.
Lillie’s Kitchen
5735 Silverleaf Ave.
London’s Cafe
13787 Old Hammond Highway
Martha’s Bistro
19900 Old Scenic Highway
Memphis Mac Louisiana BBQ
2785 Larkspur Ave.
Millennial Park
3817 Florida Blvd. (dining and entertainment center opening soon)
N & Out Soulfood
9836 Florida Blvd.
Neph’s Deli
2046 Scenic Highway
Odom’s Kitchen
395-9821
Ooh Dat Sports Bar & Grill
4886 Plank Road
Owen’s Grocery & Market
2444 Balis Drive
Pappa’s Soul Food
8386 Airline Highway
Pimanyoli’s Sidewalk Cafe
14241 Airline Highway
Phat Boy’z Pizza
9186 Greenwell Springs Road
Pit-N-Peel BBQ & Seafood
2101 Government St.
Plant Based Sweets By Lotus
(Online only)
Profit Smokin BBQ
5174 Plank Road
Royal Taste of Jamaica
3813 Florida Blvd.
Ruffins Downtown Daiquiri Lounge
602 Main St.
Ruffins II
14522 Plank Road, Baker
Sauce and Bones
2696 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd.
The Smokey Pit
1916 Dallas Drive
The Spicy Nacho
20555 Plank Road, Zachary
Southern Cofe
8418 Scotland Ave.
Posted by Sweet + Savory Company on Sunday, May 31, 2020
Sweet and Savory Company
Crave by Sweet and Savory (mobile food truck)
1064 E. Worthy St., Gonzales
SYI Express Cafe
504 N. 5th St.
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Taylor Made Concessions
4327 High St., Suite 102, Zachary
Vegan Friendly Foods
4608 Bennington Ave.
Zeeland Street
2031 Perkins Road