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Top Black-Owned Restaurants and Businesses in Tempe, AZ

Discover exceptional Black-owned restaurants and businesses in Tempe, AZ. As a trusted local resource from Tempe Tourism, we've curated this comprehensive list of community gems to help you support Black entrepreneurs and explore authentic flavors and services.

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Black-Owned Restaurants in Tempe, AZ

ATL Wings
655 W. Warner Rd. STE 110, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 506-0808

Burger Rush
790 W. Broadway Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 966-4000

Cafe Lalibela
849 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 829-1939

Caffe Boa
398 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 968-9112

Top Black-Owned Restaurants and Businesses in Tempe, AZ

Caribbean Queen
1900 E. 5th St., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (928) 753-7768

Chicago’s Chicken Shack
1936 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 687-7070

Monroe’s Hot Chicken
430 N. Scottsdale Rd., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 687-0007

Top Black-Owned Restaurants and Businesses in Tempe, AZ

Word of Mouth Grill
7660 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 621-6247

Black-Owned Businesses in Tempe, AZ

Rare Essence Studio – hair salon
818 W Broadway Rd #103, Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 967-2766

Nvst Customs – custom apparel and items
511 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (602) 688-9361

Almighty Personal Training Studio – fitness studio
1050 E Southern Ave #4, Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 455-2819

The Social Photog – photography, marketing, design services

Immersion SEO – SEO agency

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