Want to deepen your impact on small businesses? Supporting these Black-owned businesses in Alexandria and align with the Black Lives Matter movement to #supportblackbusinesses today, tomorrow and beyond. Explore our non-exhaustive list of restaurants, retail, beauty and wellness businesses, and see how owners described their operations to us. Keep reading for inspiration on where to grab your next cup of coffee, get a hair refresh or upgrade your yoga game.
Note: Prior to visiting, please visit the businesses’ websites and/or social media channels to check on their reopening status.
Restaurants
Cameron Café
Tucked inside Cameron Station, Cameron Café is a local coffee shop and café that brings together residents of the West End to celebrate life’s moments while they caffeinate. Their ample outdoor seating is the perfect setting to sip, savor and socialize after an amble through nearby Ben Brenman Park.
Must-Try Drinks: Double Macchiato and Latte Frappe
Common Plate Hospitality
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Augie’s Must-Try Dishes: 10 mouth-watering mussel flavors, or Augie’s cheesesteak paired with a seasonal beer
Mason Social’s Must-Try Dishes: Mason Fried Chicken with a Parker Grey Cocktail
Urbano 116’s Must-Try Dishes: Grilled steak & chicken fajitas with a top shelf margarita—home of the only 56oz. Margarita!
Goodies Frozen Custard & Treats
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Must-Try Dishes: Apple Cider Donutwich and Turtle Pecan Sundae
Haute Dogs & Fries
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Must-Try Dishes: The Bombshell (topped with mango-pineapple relish, sautéed onions and fresh jalapeños) or the Banh Mi Dog, inspired by the Vietnamese sandwich.
Magnolia’s On King
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Thompson Hospitality
Hen Quarter
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The Rub
Shopping
donna lewis
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Threadleaf
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Historical Tours
Manumission Tour Company
Salons and Beauty Spots
Allure Hair Loft
Elle Hair Studio
Looking for hair care ranging from to ombré or balayage to loc maintenance? Make an appointment at Elle Hair Studio, a private boutique hair salon located right outside of Old Town.Envy Us Beauty Supply
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Good Brows
Hazel O. Salon
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Joi Dreams Salon
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Salon Alexander
The Ultimate Barber
The team at The Ultimate Barber in Potomac Yard have built their reputation on consistency and reliability. Visit for a haircut at the barbershop voted the city and region’s “Best Men’s Haircut” and “Best Barbershop” since 2012 by Northern Virginia Magazine, Virginia Living Magazine and The Zebra Press.Wellness and Fitness Studios
PIES Fitness Yoga Studio
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Most Popular Class: “My Body Don’t Bend That Way,” PIES’ flagship class featuring customized yoga poses, an open and laughter-filled environment and an abundance of support.
Sunflowers Healing and Wellness
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Most Popular Services: Hypnotherapy and childbirth support
Trident Community Fitness
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Most Popular Class: The 5:15 a.m. class, an early bird favorite
From driving tours to outdoor memorials to Wrought, Knit, Labors, Legacies, the city’s new temporary waterfront public art installation, delve deeper into the city’s history and the legacy of Black Alexandrians here.
To request the addition of your Black-owned business, contact Visit Alexandria at ask@visitalexva.com. The operation must be visitor-facing, including restaurants, shops, salons and fitness studios, and located within the City of Alexandria.