Black-Owned Businesses in Downtown Tempe
Black History Month in February and Black Business Month in August each offer meaningful ways to highlight and support the incredible Black-owned businesses in Downtown Tempe. These locally-owned businesses contribute to our community in diverse ways - from incredible food to quality personal services, beauty, and more.
Although February and August provide special occasions to celebrate, every day is a great day to support Black-owned businesses. Showing your support can appear in a number of ways, such as spending your money at these businesses, telling your friends about them, or following them on social media- which is linked below under each businesses. Check out the list below and show your local love today! 🫶🏿
Learn more about how Downtown Tempe honors Black History here.
Black-Owned Business Directory
Caffe Boa - 398 S. Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
Caffe Boa on Mill is a staple in the Tempe community. In December 2024, Caffe Boa celebrated 30 years in our community. They are known of their homemade pasta, all-natural wine bar, mixology style cocktails, and friendly staff.
Pure Green Juices and Smoothies - 310 S Mill Ave
Pure Green Tempe offers high quality, tasteful superfood products that hydrate, nourish, and energize guests through superfood nutrition. All of their products are designed with high performance in mind. Pure Green is a franchise that is locally owned and operated by Charles Mac.
TRND Setters Barbershop - 707 S Farmer Ave, Suite 122
A barbershop in the heart of Tempe- walk-ins are welcome, they are open Monday-Sunday. Follow them for more details.
Elite Barbershop - 425 S Mill Ave
An award-winning barbershop. Any hairstyle will be perfected by our legendary Barbers who have Won Barber Competitions throughout the country, and mastered all textures, Bring flawless and unique hair designs, including, hot towel / steam and facial massage to help promote healthy skin to make sure you can be the best version of yourself. Visit their website
Flavor Eatery and Lounge - 404 S Mill Ave
One of the newest spots in Downtown Tempe, Flavor Eatery & Lounge is spicing things up with a Jamaican twist. Caribbean vibes meet pub grub- complete with craft cocktails and live music. Follow them on Instagram or visit their website
Free Expressions by Dashonna - 115 W 6th Street
Dashonna Johnson is the owner and operator of Free Expressions Salon in Downtown Tempe. As a licensed professional specializing in natural hair care, Dashonna offers personalized, full-service salon experiences for guests as young as 3 years old. Visit website for details.
Black Chair Studios - 414 S Mill Ave
Black Chair Studios offer photo, video and event rental studios. It is a space for community and visual creation. Check out their Instagram or visit their website.
Her Honey Spot, LLC - 115 W 6th Street, Suite 120
A place for hair cuts of all types, hot towel shaves for men, SMP/Scalp and micropigmentation.
Wigs Plus Vets - 115 W 6th Street, Suite 113
Wigs Plus Vets makes custom wigs for women veterans. This is a nationwide service, with local offices in Arizona- including right here in Downtown Tempe! If you or someone you know is a veteran or active-duty, and are in need of these services, reach out to them! Visit their website for details.