February is Black History Month, a time to honor the Black men and women who have made significant contributions to the United States. In that spirit, we have rounded up a list of seven Black-owned restaurants in Erie. Each of these businesses helps make the Erie community the special place it is. We love to support these Black-owned businesses in Erie all year-round, and hope you do too! Find a list of Black-owned businesses in Erie on Erie's Black Wall Street website.
Did you know?
Black business owners account for about 10 percent of U.S. businesses and about 30 percent of all minority-owned businesses, totaling approximately two million companies owned by African Americans, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But a June 2020 report from the National Bureau of Economic Research showed Black-owned businesses were disproportionately affected by the pandemic, with 41 percent closing their doors because of the pandemic and its fallout.
How can you make a difference?
Spend your money intentionally. Shop at Black-owned businesses in our community. Post on social media to spread the word about Black-owned businesses. Support causes that support Black entrepreneurs. Make it a habit to intentionally support Black businesses.
Black-owned Restaurants in Erie, Pa.
A Taste of Love
Flagship City Food Hall
22 N. Park Row
Southern fusion. Owned by Natasha Pacely.
Cafe 7-10
7 W. 10th Street
(814) 572-0985
Delicious bakery delights and a simple cup of coffee or tea. Owned by Mable Howard.
Courthouse Cafe
140 W. Sixth St.
(Basement of the Erie County Courthouse on West Sixth Street, open to all)
Open for breakfast and lunch. Featuring wraps, soups and salads. Owned by Lisa Heidelberg.
Dinner is Served by Lisa
334 W. 8th Street
814-218-2222
Offering ready-to-go meals, along with catering or personal chef services. Owned by Lisa Heidelberg.
Pineapple Eddie Southern Bistro
1402 W. 10th Street
814-454-0700
Fusing the flavors and cooking techniques of two cultures – Haiti and the American South. Owned by sisters Karen Thomas and Adrienne Paul along with chef John Paul.
Taste & See Fruit Veggie Bar
Flagship City Food Hall
22 N. Park Row
Smoothies, bowls, salads, soups and wraps — all focused on the fresh and healthy. Owned by Krystal Robinson.
Three B Saloon
732 W. 4th Street
814-451-0007
The three Bs stand for beer, bacon, and barbecue. Need we say more? Owned by J.J. Brown and Michael Caro.
Triple D's Tastey Grill
3512 Liberty Plaza
(814) 616-8981
Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch. Omelets, pizza, wings, subs, wings and more. Owned by Darrell Roberts.
Do you know of a Black-owned restaurant in Erie, Pa., not listed here? Email karam@macaronikid.com and we''ll add it to the list!
Erie's Black Wall Street has compiled a list of Black-owned businesses in Erie. We appreciate their work and commitment to promoting Erie's Black-owned businesses and are thankful to them for compiling this list! Find out more about Erie's Black Wall Street here, along with a business directory of Black-owned businesses in Erie, Pa.
