Shopping Black is one way to stand in solidarity with the community
Being more intentional about where you spend $ can really make an impact in a community. That’s the thinking behind “buy local.” And that’s why the call to support Black-owned businesses is one way to build Black wealth and make cities more equitable. With our round-up of Black-owned shops in Portland, you can be of service to the city and help entrepreneurs, innovators and community members thrive.
Cool Kid, Glo-Up Vibes
N'Kossi
N’Kossi brings West African style to the City of Roses, with clothing, fabric, accessories, art, and custom tailoring for women, children, and men.
Custom made traditional & modern Togolese clothing by in house tailor Jean-Pierre Malekpo.
- local
- lgbtq
- fashion
- dreamy
Hue Noir
Hue Noir is on a mission to change the face of beauty by putting multicultural women at the center of the modern beauty movement. Blending COLOR + SCIENCE + TECHNOLOGY, we develop innovative, everyday makeup solutions ideal for customers with nuanced skin tones ranging from fair to deep.
Multicultural women have long been challenged to find high-caliber cosmetics in shades that work with their skin tones while providing long-lasting benefits like oil absorption, moisturization and extended wear. Hue Noir set out to give women more choices and better options for achieving their desired look, developing formulas designed specifically for the varied and unique complexions among women of color. Our True Hues Flawless Finish Foundation, for instance, is available in 25 true-to-skin-color shades. Further, our products are formulated to emphasize a woman’s natural beauty while nourishing and protecting her skin.
- Black-owned
- Fashionable
- colorful
- glo-up
The House of Rose
DesignsbyTHOR makes fully customized bespoke clothing from scratch to every client’s unique body type and specifications.
- local
- fashion
- bespoke
- cool
Parker + Simonne Designs
One of a kind tops, tunics and the modern kimono jacket ” the Portland kimono “. Simple designs with a global textile appreciation.
- local
- design
- unique
- popup
Slurpy, Drink it All Up Vibes
Drink Mamey
Mamey was created with the desire to share all the wonderful things plant-based & superfood wellness has taught me. Mamey products are consistently natural & easy, with the belief that wellness should be accessible, welcoming, and fiercely enjoyable for everyone. We’re focused on helping you step into your best self, from the inside out, starting with what we drink.
- vegan
- healthy
- fresh
- natural
Deadstock Coffee
“Portland’s reputation for quality coffee practically goes without saying at this point, while in other circles, given the world headquarters of sportswear brand Nike in neighboring Beaverton, Ore., Portland is also considered a mecca of sneaker culture. Sneaker aficionados are people with creative and discerning tastes, and in the venn diagram of coffee love and sneaker love, the new downtown Portland shop Deadstock Coffee sits squarely in the sweet spot.” — Daily Coffee News
- local
- cool
- hip
- dope
Abbey Creek Vineyard
This has always been more, been bigger than wine. Hip hop, wine and chill. Love, magic and moments. Come see how we live our Crick Life and let us help you find yours.
On the slopes of a northwest facing hillside, just beyond Portland’s urban heart, lies the picturesque, family-owned Abbey Creek Vineyard. Our first vines were planted in 1981 by Dr. Robert & Sandra Simmons and the fruits of their labor were sold to local wineries until 2006 when son in law Bertony Faustin had the crazy notion of keeping the fruit onsite and starting their own label.
The first official Abbey Creek Vineyard label was released in 2008 and named as such after the creek that meanders throughout the 50 acre property. The 10 acres of vineyards consist mostly of Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, and Gewurztraminer with a recent addition of Gamay Noir and Albarino.
Distinguished locally for carefully cultivated fruit, we now present a small portfolio of handcrafted, premium estate wine.
- chill
- outdoors
- tasty
- black-owned
Mouthwatering, Tasty Vibes
Kee's #Loaded Kitchen
comfort foods we know and love
- comfy
- authentic
- spicy
- sweet
Akadi
A taste of West Africa in Portland
- community
- Black-Owned
- Proud
- Tasty
Po'Shines Cafe De La Soul
Po’ Shines Cafe De La Soul, a minority owned contemporary soul food Restaurant with a Cajun flair, provides quality dining, concessions sales, and catering services.
- local
- black-owned
- contemporary
- proud
Plant Based Papi
“Plant Based Papi is popular comfort food pop-up that recently celebrated its one year anniversary of slinging truffle mac and cheese tacos, crispy buffalo “chicken” quesadillas, and roasted jackfruit chili cheese fries.
Even during the pandemic, Jewan Manuel’s decadent vegan menu continues to draw socially distanced crowds to each pop-up.”
- vegan
- solidary
- fresh
- natural
Felton & Mary's
Felton and Mary Campbell were a remarkable couple with a gift for hospitality. In their home and in their celebrated barbecue restaurant, they loved to cook and serve meals for a crowd.
Felton and Mary’s home in Oakland Calif. was an urban oasis: a yard converted into a vegetable garden, a big smoker in back, and plenty of space for friends and family to gather. Felton loved to spin yarns. Mary loved to listen. Together, they loved to make every occasion a celebration. Nothing made them happier than seeing the messy face of a grandchild who had just buried his face in a plateful of ribs dripping with zesty BBQ sauce, or the smile of a neighbor digging into sweet potato pie. Children, grandchildren and friends all congregated here, not just to be fed, but to be nourished.
- local
- family
- artisanal
- craft
Hana’s PDX
Family owned and operated with over 50 delicious, in-house made flavors and more.
- family
- cool
- sweet
- authentic
Dirty Lettuce
100% Vegan Cajun, Creole, Southern Cuisine
- vegan
- tasty
- local
- solidarity
Retail Therapy Vibes
EcoVibe
Sustainable lifestyle brand selling plants, home decor, apparel and gifts located on NE Alberta Street in Portland Oregon.
Established in 2010, EcoVibe is the collaboration of the combined visions of Leonard and Andrea Allen, aka “Len and Dre”.
ECO: Focused on the environment and sustainable, ethical practices.
VIBE: The feeling, the style, the look, the energy, and the experience.
We take time and care to consider where and how things are made, who makes them and what they are made out of.
We support local designers, women, minority and family owned businesses and small makers and manufacturers.
We are a community-focused business that gives back to local environmental organizations through community-based events, classes and workshops.
We donate 1% of all of our online sales to local non-profit 1% For The Planet members, in order to ensure that we are always giving back to environmental causes.
We believe living a sustainable lifestyle shouldn’t be a privilege. It should be accessible to all. And it’s not just ONE THING.
It’s the people.
It’s the products.
It’s the vibe.
It’s the conscious mindset.
It’s #ECOVIBESTYLE
- stylish
- cool
- fashion
- generous
greenHaus
greenHAUS gallery is an art gallery and boutique with artisan-crafted goods and gifts, alongside industrial salvage and vintage goods. It was built to positively impact the local community. greenHAUS is a fusion of functionality, art, and designs mixed with warm customer care and good vibes.
Covid Update:
our retail location is currently not holding regular hours but we welcome you to schedule an appointment with us to come in and browse, find a gift, hire us for DEI consultation/home or office design/art commission. Our business has been significantly impacted by this virus and we appreciate your continued support. We are happy to do our part to get all our communities healthy and strong.
- local
- artisan
- handmade
- eclectic
With Love, From PDX
I’m Inger curator + owner behind With Love, From PDX. As an entrepreneur I’ve been fortunate to combine my passion for community and locally-made goods to grow With Love into a company that supports over 75 local small businesses. Launched in 2015, I built my company to offer Portland’s most adored brands and artisan goods. On the website, we make it easy for busy entrepreneurs, corporations, and everyday customers to curate gifts for your special occasions.
I’m constantly inspired by the innovation and creatives that make Portland a thriving community. And we hope you find what you’re looking for to curate a beautiful gift for your someone special.
- local
- eclectic
- fun
- black-owned
Sweet Treat Vibes
Sugar Street Bakery & Bistro
Bakery
- family
- community
- black-owned
Portland Chocolate Laboratory
We are a chocolate shop located in Portland’s Sellwood neighborhood. We make plant based dark chocolate with a large array of botanical herbs. We are known for our guided chocolate experiences, our drinking chocolate, and our sleep butter.
- sweet
- cozy
- tasty
- warm
Fat Cupcake
Fat Cupcake is a local cupcake shop, with an eclectic environment and fun staff. Come visit us!
- fun
- eclectic
- sweet
- cute
