The Bay Area is home to a rich tapestry of restaurants and other food-based enterprises owned by Black chefs and entrepreneurs. During Black History Month, we present a list of Black-owned food businesses in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, sorted by geographic area. Let us know via the comment field at the end of the article and we’ll add them to the list. lilliemaesbbq.comLunch Box: 1876 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408-287-3511Luv’s Brownies: San Jose-based dessert truck at farmers market, parties, events; luvsbrownies.comMudai Ethiopian Restaurant: 503 W. San Carlos St., San Jose, 408-292-2282Nirvana Soul Coffee: 315 S. First St. and 150 E. San Fernando St., San Jose; and 19700 Vallco Parkway, Cupertino; nirvanasoulcoffee.comNita Bee’s Specialty Bakery: Pickup, delivery and shipping from South Bay bakery. 408-246-4570; nitabees.comSandi’s Cobbler Cup Catering: Based in the South Bay; sandiscatering.comShark Boy Fish and Chips: 1100 N. First St., San Jose; sharkboyfishandchips.comWalia Ethiopian Cuisine: 2208 Business Circle, San Jose, waliaethiopian.comZeni Ethiopian Restaurant: 1320 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, zeniethiopianrestaurant.com[bloom type=”interactive” height=”300″]Did we miss the restaurant you own or your favorite Black-owned restaurant?

Source: Ethiopian News February 05, 2026 19:01 UTC