Best of Black Business 2026: Meet the 50 Finalists
MSR News Online announces the 50 finalists for the Second Annual Best of Black Business Awards, spanning Food and Drink, Hair and Nails, Health and Wellness, Retail and Merchandise, and Professional Services. All finalists are confirmed Black-owned businesses with websites and physical locations across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota. Voting is open through Sept. 30, 2026, with winners celebrated at a ceremony on Nov. 7, 2026.
Voting is open now through Sept. 30. Winners will be celebrated at the Second Annual Best of Black Business Awards on Nov. 7, 2026.
The votes have been counted and the finalists are in. The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder and Sister Spokesman are proud to announce the 50 finalists for the Second Annual Best of Black Business Awards, representing the best in Black-owned business across the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.
Fifty businesses across five categories earned their spots based on nomination count. All finalists are confirmed Black-owned with websites and physical locations. Now it is your turn. Voting is open through Sept. 30, 2026, with winners announced at a celebration ceremony on Nov. 7, 2026.
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Food and Drink
- Angela’s Soul Food Kitchen, serving St. Paul and Brooklyn Park, https://www.angeleassoulfoodkitchen.com/
- Big L’s Soul Food and Steakhouse, Minneapolis, https://www.biglsoulfood.com/
- Camden Social, Minneapolis, https://thecamdensocial.com/
- Flava Cafe, St. Paul, https://www.flavacafe.org/
- Golden Thyme, St. Paul, https://goldenthymeco.com/
- Heal Mpls, Minneapolis, https://www.healmpls.com/
- Jersey Jo’s, Rochester, https://www.jerseyjos.com/
- Lutunji’s Palate, Minneapolis, https://lutunjispalate.com/
- PAR365, Roseville, https://play.par365golf.com/
- Wendy’s House of SOUL, Minneapolis, https://www.youvebeensouled.com/
Hair and Nails
- Beauty by Whitney, Minneapolis, https://bbwhaircare.com/
- Brydidit Nail Lounge, St. Paul, https://brydidit.glossgenius.com/
- Cashmere Lux Beauty Salon, Rochester, https://cashmereluxhairsalon.com/
- The Curl District, St. Paul, https://thecurldistrict.com/
- Get Gorgeous, St. Paul, https://gorgeoussalonmn.com/
- Gorgeous Looks Salon, Minneapolis, https://gorgeouslooks-salon.com/
- Hayat Beauty Salon, Minneapolis, https://www.hayatbeautysalon.com/
- Ja’Lisa’s Gorgeous Extensions, Minneapolis, https://www.jalisasgorgeousextensions.com/
- Midtown Barbers, Minneapolis, https://www.midtownbarbersmn.com/
- YC Extensions, Minneapolis, https://ycextension.as.me/
Health and Wellness
- Abellathena Life, Apple Valley, https://www.abellathena.com/
- Escape to Paradise, Minneapolis, https://escapetoparadisellc.com/
- 57Fit, Minneapolis, https://www.57fit.com/
- Grace Healed Me LLC, Roseville, https://www.gracehealedme.com/
- Jungle 612, Minneapolis, https://www.612jungle.com/
- Kente Circle, Minneapolis, https://www.kentecircle.com/
- Reviving Roots Therapy and Wellness, Minneapolis, https://reviving-roots.com/
- Right Spot Wellness, Roseville, https://rightspotwellness.com/
- Spyce Pilates, Minneapolis, https://www.spycepilates.com/
- theNEWmpls, Minneapolis, https://thenewmpls.com/
Retail and Merchandise
- Black Garnet Books, St. Paul, https://www.blackgarnetbooks.com/
- Flow Hair and Beauty, Minneapolis, https://flowhairmn.com/
- Kobi Co., Minneapolis, https://www.lovekobico.com/
- Mosaic on a Stick, St. Paul, https://www.mosaiconastick.com/
- Nature’s Syrup, Minneapolis, https://www.naturessyrupbeauty.com/
- Obsidian Pause, Minneapolis, https://www.obsidianpause.com/
- Planting People Growing Justice Books, Minneapolis, https://www.ppgjbooks.com/
- Sheer Treasures Co., Blaine, https://www.sheertreasures.com/
- Strive Bookstore, Minneapolis, https://strivepubandco.com/
- Venture Bikes Midtown, Minneapolis, https://www.venturebikesmn.com/
Professional Services
- 2110 Design Group, Minneapolis, https://2110design.com/
- Art Sabine, St. Paul, https://artsabine.com/
- Aya Collective Publishing, Minneapolis, https://ayacollectivemn.com/
- BLK Mortgage Company, Brooklyn Park, https://www.blkmtgcorp.com/
- Blck Press, St. Paul, https://www.blckpress.com/
- Digiemade Photography, St. Paul, https://www.digiemadephoto.com/
- The Graphic History Company, St. Paul, https://www.graphichistorycompany.com/
- H&S Bookkeeping, Brooklyn Center, https://hsbookkeeping.com/
- Lovely’s Sewing and Arts, Minneapolis, https://www.lovelyssewing.org/
- Minuteman Press Uptown, Minneapolis, https://www.mpuptown.com/