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Black-Owned Restaurants in Boston to Support

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at BU chapter.

While it is more important now than ever to support your local restaurants, it is even more important to support black restaurant owners. Here are 10 Boston-based, black-owned restaurants with mouthwatering dishes to try.

1. Rock City Pizza

Located in Allston, this pizzeria is a dining staple of college students. With an easy online ordering process, mind-blowing appetizers, and of course, great pizza, what more could you want? Make sure to try the Chicken Pesto Supreme Pizza (shown below)!

Click here to place an order.

2. Bred Gourmet

Craving a juicy burger? This is the place for you! This restaurant serves the most unique burgers I have ever seen! From Bred Salmon to Persian Burgers, this place definitely needs to be on your list!

Click here to view the extensive menu!

3. The Coast Cafe

If you’re in Cambridge and in need of soul food, stop searching and start ordering. With amazing fried chicken (shown below) and mac n cheese, this is the perfect place to go for a comfort meal. If you don’t feel like trekking all the way to Cambridge, you can order online through Uber Eats!

Click here to get yourself from fried chicken ASAP!

4. Exodus Bagels

Exodus Bagels are the perfect breakfast. Located in Jamaica Plain with an easy pick-up process, there’s no reason you can’t take home an amazing breakfast! With delicious bagel sandwiches and bagel flavors like Garlic Asiago, there is really something for everyone. 

Click here to start ordering online immediately! 

5. Forge Baking Company

With the best sourdough bread you’ll find in all of Boston, this bakery needs to be on your food bucket list! They are always adding new things to the menu (like Vegan Cranberry Orange Muffins) so make sure to look at their four menus (Drinks, Breakfast, Sandwiches, and Soup & Salad) to find something you’ll love!

Click here to check out Forge’s website!

6. Blue Mountain Jamaican Restaurant

If you’re looking for unique flavors, make sure to come into this Caribbean restaurant! With countless praises from Bostonians, this is a must-try! They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner so come in and let your tastebuds explore!

Click here to learn more!

7. Rhythm ‘n Wraps

Since this restaurant is located on Commonwealth Ave, BU students have no excuse to not try this place! From vegan burgers, wraps, tacos, bowls, appetizers, and even desserts they have everything you could dream of! Make sure to try the Trinidadian Street Corn (shown below)!

Click here to learn more about Rhythm n’ Wraps! 

8. 50 Kitchen 

50 Kitchen’s dishes will definitely surprise you! Combining South American and Asian American flavors, 50 Kitchen is the definition of fusion food.  Did I mention you can order wings by the pound here? They also have great deals like $12 brunch so it’s really a no brainer on where to go for your next meal!

Click here to learn more and order some of the best food in Dorchester!

9. Tawakal Halal Cafe

Known for their hot sauce you can purchase by the bottle, this Somalian restaurant will introduce you to new dishes like Chicken Biryani and Spaghetti with Beef Hilib Sauce. They are open everyday of the week except Monday so make sure to swing by on the weekend for a bite!

Click here to view the menu and learn more!

10. Golden Krust

Since 1989, this restaurant has been creating Caribbean dishes that have touched the hearts (and stomachs) of countless East Coasters. From Reggae Feasts, Patties, juices and countless side dishes you will leave Golden Krust feeling stuffed.

Click here find the nearest Golden Krust, explore the menu, and learn more!

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