Celebrate Cincy’s Black Owned Businesses
Cincinnati Family Magazine LOVES supporting local businesses. Did you know that August is national Black business month? Celebrate with us by checking out this list of fabulous family businesses, all with Black owners, located right here in Cincy. Shop small and support your community businesses, your neighbors, this month and beyond!
Adrienne’s Love, LLC
adriennes.love@yahoo.com www.adrienneslove.com
Full service doula that focus on the health, well-being and empowerment of birthing people.
Arabesque Dance Academy
1500 Goodman Ave., Cincinnati, OH
513-401-5361 | adancecincy.com
Everyone is welcome and everyone is a STAR! This studio offers a fun, inviting and safe dance environment for dancers of all ages and abilities.
The Balloon Parlor
513-410-8935 | theballoonparlor@gmail.com | www.balloonparlor.com
Add some pizzazz to your party! The Balloon Parlor specializes in custom balloon arches, balloon creations, event and party planning.
blaCk Coffee Lounge
513-802-5228 | www.blackcoffeeblend.com
Coffee, art, music and culture. Also, just the coolest vibes.
Chamoda’s Candy Cafe
11512 Chester Road, Cincinnati, OH
513-782-0977 | www.chamodascandycafe.ecwid.com
Feel like a kid in a candy store and buy some of the greatest candy in the world. This candy cafe is all about laughs and love, with a deep focus on family and community.
The Cincy STEM Lab
2807 Woodburn Ave., Cincinnati, OH
513-857-3366 | www.cincystemlab.com
Learning is fun with the Cincy STEM Lab. Check out their monthly Family STEM Night events, parties, field trips and camps, too.
Cocoa Books
cocoabooksstore.com
Promoting a love for reading and learning among early readers while also fostering representation and inclusion. Be sure to browse their shop for their latest literary offerings.
Davis Cookie Collection
4926 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH
513-242-2483 | www.daviscookiecollection.com
Visit this shop to “bite into a better day” with these seriously delicious cookies. These cookies are so good because the ingredients and the process of making these handmade cookies have been passed down for generations. Cookie dough now available at the Oakley Kroger!
Dino Buddies, LLC
dinobuddies513@gmail.com | www.dinobuddiesllc.org
This educational and FUN business is perfect for families. Dino Buddies brings unforgettable, hands-on reptile (and dinosaur!) programming to your parties, programs, schools and more.
Graceful Grins Pediatric Dentistry
7915 E Kemper Road, Unit B, Cincinnati, OH
513-824-8886 | www.gracefulgrinspd.com
Dr. Ivory’s new practice offers tailored treatment, empowering education and collaborative care to keep little ones smiles bright and healthy. We love Dr. Ivory!
Luvable & Stuffable
info@luvablestuffable.com | www.luvablestuffable.com
With an incredible selection of tedder bears and other adorable animals, Luvable & Stuffable helps brings the bear stuffing fun to all of your events. Book mobile bear stuffing for your next party or event!
Honey Child Artisan Pops
101 East 12th St., Covington, KY
773-710-8273 | www.honeychildpops.com
Really good popsicles. Not just that, but they are made without refined sugars, and many pops are fortified with superfoods and plant based proteins. Bonus: Honey Child serves their pops with a compostable drip tray, making the treats mess-free AND super tasty. 10/10, no notes.
Nailed by Buttonz
5926 Hamilton Ave., Cincinnati, OH
513-544-8022 | www.nailedbybuttonz.com
Indulge in some self-care with a fresh set of nails. Buttonz offers gel polish, stilettos, short, medium, long and XXL nails. Come with inspo or get a freestyle design—either way, you are leaving with some astonishing nails!
OTR Funplex
1112 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH
513-675-0525 | www.otrfunplex.com
SO much fun under one roof. Splatter paint room, escape room, minute to win it games, slime making and a smash room! Perfect for parties, family date days, corporate events and more. You have one life—live it! enjoy it!
Saturday Morning Vibes
3539 Reading Road, Suite 101, Cincinnati, OH
513-801-6058 | www.smvcerealbar.com
Eat. Play. Vibe. Offering up indulgent frappucinos and coffees, smoothies, breakfast bites and the innovative cereal-shake! These ultimate breakfast drinks feature family-favorite cereals, fun toppings, delicious drizzles all whipped up in a shake form.
Skin by Brownlee & Co
4318 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH
513-351-7873 | www.skinbybrownleeandco.com
Achieve your skin goals in 2025. Skin by Brownlee & Co. creates custom skincare for your unique concerns and needs. Schedule a consult and get ready for a transformation!
The Sweet Place
2910 Short Vine St., Cincinnati, OH
513-221-1370 | www.thesweetplacebakery.com
Serving up ice cream, funnel cakes, cupcakes, cookies, brownies, dessert jars and slices of pie. We guarantee browsing the menu will have you thinking “Oo! That sounds good!” Shop in-person, schedule a delivery to your doorstep or order ahead for easy pick-up. Vegan options are available, too.
Tome Books & Novelteas
6089 Salem Road, Cincinnati, OH
www.tomebooksandnovelteas.com
Your next read is waiting for you! Tome offers a curated collection of books across various genres as well as exciting events like writing workshops, book clubs and more.
We Rock the Spectrum Cincinnati
4060 E. Galbraith Road, Unit 17, Cincinnati, OH
513-429-5905 | www.werockthespectrumcincinnati.com
This inclusive kids play gym is for all kids. With swings, crash mats, tunnels, zipping, trampolines, sensory toys and more, this therapy play gym offers open play, parties, field trips and events.
Own or know of an awesome Black owned business?
E-mail amandac@frg.inc and we will add it to the list ASAP!
