Here’s How You Can Support Black-Owned Businesses on Route 1

Amid the nationwide protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody, many Americans have looked for ways to support black-owned businesses in their areas.

Below is a running list of black-owned businesses along the Route 1 corridor you can help support. I’m sure we’ve missed several businesses, so let us know in the comments and we’ll regularly update this list.

Please also note some of these businesses are temporarily closed or have limited hours due to the coronavirus. Be sure to call ahead and visit their websites to learn more about ways you can support their business during the pandemic.

Woodridge

Kaaos Gym & Athletic Training Center, offers personal fitness training and classes for beginners to athletes including nutrition guidance, 2304 Rhode Island Avenue NE, 240-997-6388

Subbs by Carl, beloved old-school sub shop, 2208 Rhode Island Avenue NE, 202-529-6225. Currently open to order for takeout.

Provost, classic American restaurant with organic ingredients, 2129 Rhode Island Avenue NE, 202-200-9852. Currently closed.

Brentwood and North Brentwood 

Kea Dupree Photography, offering professional photography services including headshots and lifestyle photos, 4303 Rhode Island Avenue, Suite 312, 301-706-0002

Savor at Studio 3807, Prince George’s County’s first food hall, 3809 Rhode Island Avenue, 301-248-3553.

Community Cocktail, offering hand-crafted cocktails inside Savor food hall, 3809 Rhode Island Avenue, 301-248-3553.

Curated DMV, offering handcrafted art including jewelry, clothing, and home decor inside Savor food hall, 3809 Rhode Island Avenue, 301-248-3553.

D.C. Sweet Potato Cake, cake shop specializing in a D.C. dessert inside Savor food hall,  3809 Rhode Island Avenue, 301-248-3553. Currently offering delivery through Uber Eats.

The Knight Cakery, a bakery offering a wide assortment of desserts and other sweet treats, 443-347-3579.

LuvPlates Soul & Grill, offering Carribean dishes and homestyle food inside Savor food hall, 3809 Rhode Island Avenue, 301-248-3553.

Relish Market, local produce plus spices and juice inside Savor food hall, 3809 Rhode Island Avenue, 301-248-3553.

The Shell Shack, a Carribean-infused seafood bar inside Savor food hall, 3809 Rhode Island Avenue, 301-248-3553.

The Uncaged Chefs, “no rules” restaurant inside Savor food hall, 3809 Rhode Island Avenue, 301-248-3553. Currently offering delivery through DoorDash.

VossFood, a plant-based food apothecary, inside Savor food hall, 3809 Rhode Island Avenue, 301-248-3553.

Mount Rainier

The Adinkra Cultural Arts Studio, African dance, yoga, kickboxing and other fitness classes, 3804 34th Street, 240-490-2227.

Distinctly Creative, a black creative marketplace and events space, 3510 Rhode Island Ave, 202-798-8942

Dodah’s Kitchen, vegan soul food bakery and cafe, 3801 34th Street, 202-883-6324. Scheduled to open this year.

Les Pawtites Pet Care, doggy daycare and boarding, 3501 Perry Street, 240-467-3177

Lesole’s Dance Project, Southern African traditional dance and American modern dance studio, 3802 34th Street, 240-744-6693

New Brooklyn Farms, an urban-farm partnering with area businesses, 3513 Rhode Island Avenue, grow@newbrooklynfarms.com

Nisey’s Boutique, fashion accessories store, 4007 34th Street, 301-277-7977

Ocean Jasper Yoga Studio, yoga studio, 3305 Perry Street, 240-232-6168

Sew Chic Fabrics and Crafts, offering a wide assortment of craft and sewing accessories including fabrics, 3711 Rhode Island Avenue, 443-892-3885.

Sew Creative Lounge, offers sewing classes for kids and adults, 3711 Rhode Island Avenue, 301-779-9000

Sweet and Natural, bakery and cafe planning to open a separate vegan cafe, 4009 34th Street, 301-277-9338

The Waterhole, juice and smoothie bar, 4004 34th Street, 301-699-0030. Open for curbside pickup and delivery.

Hyattsville

Adagio Dance Studio, offering various dance instruction for children as young as two, 5103 Baltimore Avenue, 301-965-0409

A Place to Walk to, restaurant specializing in gourmet versions of comfort food, 6451 America Boulevard, 301-779-4129

A\Work, a coworking space with private offices, 4328 Farragut Street, 301-887-5232

Alexander Community Dance Group, a non-profit dance studio offering classes in different forms of dance including tap, jazz, modern and ballet, 4318 Hamilton Street, 240 770-8114

All STEM Everything, educational consultant and science-themed party planner, allstemeverything@gmail.com

Allure Browz, microblading and eyebrow waxing, 4331 Gallatin Street, 240-305-1440

Ballet, Tap and All That Jazz, dance and fitness studio, 5103 Baltimore Avenue, 240-492-9331

Camp Space, a private event rental space in downtown Hyattsville, 4214 Gallatin St, 301-531-4710

Carolina Kitchen, local chain serving classic Southern comfort food, 6501 America Boulevard, 301-927-2929

Chez Dior, Senegalese restaurant, 5124 Baltimore Avenue, 240-696-5907. Offering delivery through Postmates, DoorDash and Uber Eats.

Creative Saints Loft, multi-use rental space, 5124 Baltimore Avenue, 301-388-5750. Currently closed.

De Clichy, mens clothing store, 5100 Baltimore Avenue, 301-927-2050.

Dream Village, coworking space aimed at entrepreneurs, 5128 Baltimore Avenue, 240-308-6500.

Frame Savvy, offering custom picture framing, ready-made frames and photo restoration, 5331 Baltimore Avenue, 301-887-0080.

Hairz Studio, hair salon, 5107 Baltimore Avenue, 240-764-7163.

Incredible Designs, professional screen printing service offering customer apparel and accessories, 5124 Baltimore Avenue, 202-669-4867.

Johnson Pediatric Dentistry, pediatric dentist with offices in Bowie and Laurel, 6525 Belcrest Road, 301-699-0029.

Just Rock, offering a wide variety of private music lessons, 4344 Farragut Street, 240-330-3668.

Maryland Foot & Ankle Center, podiatry, 3900 Queensbury Road, 301-699-6178.

MFields Photography, wedding and portrait photographer, 202-714-9759.

Love Yoga, yoga studio offering virtual classes during the pandemic, 5111 Baltimore Avenue.

Love Your Roots, natural hair salon, 4331 Gallatin Street, 202-999-6671.

Lu Custom Tailor, offering tailoring and alterations including brides dresses and kids clothing, 6309 Baltimore Avenue, 240-440-4421.

Nutrition 301, health shake and energy drink spot, 5406 Queens Chapel Road, 301-276-2363. Currently open.

PostNet, business services shop, including printing, copying and shipping, 5557 Baltimore Avenue, 301-779-0501

Raediant Movement, Caribbean dance instruction, 5557 Baltimore Avenue, 240-487-9775

Red Top Music, certified music teacher for beginners to advanced, 6601 Red Top Road, 508-813-8588. Not currently accepting new students.

Satchmoe Art, a full-service tattoo parlor, 4331 Gallatin Street, 301-880-0440.

Shagga Coffee and Restaurant, Ethiopian restaurant, 6040 Baltimore Avenue, 240-296-3030. Open for takeout and Grubhub and Seamless.

Signature Pieces, a boutique shop offering a wide selection of clothes, home decor and art, 5501 Baltimore Avenue, 106B, 770-815-5686.

Shortcake Bakery, cookies, pies, cupcakes, brownies, quiche and Jamaican patties, 4700 Rhode Island Avenue, 301-779-2836. Taking advance orders for pickup.

Signature Pieces, home decor and consignment, 5501 Baltimore Avenue, 301-699-8888

Sugar Vault Desserts and Bakery, bakery with over 150 cupcake flavors and desserts, 5606 Baltimore Avenue, 240-487-6440. Order online for pickup.

Tiered and Petite, a new dessert boutique serving a variety of sweet treats including tiered cakes and petite desserts, 4344 Farragut Street, 240-467-3977

The Trap Factory, recording studio, 4331 Gallatin Street, 202-790-2428

Trinity Grill and Bar, American cuisine, 3010 Hamilton Street, 240-770-6611

Vie Towers, student apartments, 6515 Belcrest Road, 301-637-5552

Whistle Stop Studio, tattoo parlor, 4331 Gallatin Street Suite 203, 301-687-2277.

White Sands Massage Studio, massage studio, 6114 41st Avenue, 301-437-2101.

Riverdale Park

Bikram Yoga Works, fitness studio specializing in hot yoga, 6202 Rhode Island Avenue, 301-699-1300.

Gangster Vegan Organics, organic and vegan restaurant, 6202 Rhode Island Avenue, 240-667-2648. Order online for pickup or through UberEats.

College Park

A Shar Salon, hair salon for men and women formerly known as A Cut Above Salon, 10260 Baltimore Avenue, 240-297-9037

Hair + Space Blowdry and Beauty Bar, a full-service salon catering to women with all hair types, 7338 Baltimore Avenue, 240-764-8312.

Milk & Honey Cafe, restaurant specializing in breakfast and brunch, 10280 Baltimore Avenue, 301-477-2195. Open for takeout and delivery.

NuVegan Cafe, offering 100 percent vegan soul food, 8150 Baltimore Avenue, 240-553-7567.

Posh Cycling and Fitness, a spinning fitness studio at 9925 Rhode Island Ave, 740-785-7674.

Ram Circle, therapy, counseling and coaching, 7100 Baltimore Avenue, 301-615-2169. Currently offering telehealth options.

Riverdale Park Dental, dentist, 6309 Baltimore Avenue, 301-927-2840

Simply Nutrition, health shake and energy drink spot, 9815 Rhode Island Avenue. Opening delayed due to coronavirus.

The Jerk Pit, a Jamaican restaurant and lounge specializing in jerk chicken, pork, seafood and tofu dishes, 9078 Baltimore Avenue, 301-982-5375. Now offering takeout and delivery.

Greenbelt

Jodeem African Cuisine, offering West African fare including curry goat and grilled meats, 6000 Greenbelt Road, 301-345-2674.

Beltsville

ACE Therapeutix, an outpatient rehabilitation clinic offering occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech/language pathology for all ages, 10750 Rhode Island Ave, 301-937-1632.

Spectrum Lounge, an upscale restaurant offering Central and Western African Cuisine, 10601 Baltimore Aven

Cheverly and Upper Marlboro

Sweet Bobbie’s Cake Creations, cake decorator, 6007 State Street, Cheverly, 301-773-1369

Kris Boswell, personal trainer and fitness coach offering bootcamp style workouts and online fitness coaching, 301-704-5918, Cheverly, bozwellness@gmail.com.

Pneuma Fashions, offering customer apparel and screen printing, embroidery, Upper Marlboro, 844-698-3373, info@pneumafashions.com.

Landover/Hyattsville 

The TreeTops Atrium Wedding & Events Venue, offers a private and secluded space for weddings, events and conferences, 8181 Professional Place, 240-452-1524.

Also, be sure to check out a post on Facebook by Sangfroid Distilling announcing it would close this weekend and listed black-owned businesses in downtown Hyattsville that its customers could support instead.

 

 

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