Dining (Afro Cuisines)
Gumbo Social
Soul‑food/gumbo pop‑ups and catering—family‑friendly, gumbo with chicken, sausage, okra
International Smoke
Bold global flavors meet open-fire cooking in a vibrant, high-energy setting. Located in the heart of San Franciso, we’re serving up sizzling steaks, seafood, and spice-driven dishes daily.
Meski
Meski showcases contemporary Afro-Latin cuisine with Ethiopian influence .Green has partnered with restaurateur Guma Fassil and Top Chef alumnus Nelson German to create the 92-seat, multi-level space.
Brenda’s French Soul Food
A classic place mixing Creole, French, and Southern soul-food vibes. Think beignets, gumbo, mac & cheese, and fried chicken. Warm, comfort-food done well
Radio Africa Kitchen
Vibrant, full of life: East African food, often accompanied by a sense of gathering, community. Good if you enjoy food that bridges flavors & culture
Brunch Spots
Tastebuds
soul food–inspired breakfast & lunch cafe, a local favorite for comfort + good vibes.
Little Skillet
Known for soul food, fried chicken, waffles, etc. They have brunch on weekends and reliably good quality.
Festivals & Gatherings
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SF Hip Hop Dance Festival
A big annual event, celebrating hip hop dance styles, community, artistry
Black Thursday
Black Thursday” at the California Academy of Sciences: A night event with music, live performance
Lounges & Nightlife
The Raven Ba
Located in SoMa, this is a throwback nightclub where you can dance to Hip Hop, R&B, etc.
Temple Night Club
ften listed among popular Hip Hop / Black community clubs. Good if you want more mainstream club vibes.
Hair & Beauty
MaduSalon
Known globally for curly hair; skilled in Deva-Inspired cuts; vegane / natural hair-friendly products.
Dapper Down
Caribbean-inspired brunches with cocktails and Afrobeat playlists
Haight Street Barber
Japanese American & Eshawn, African American. Grew up together with a common dream of opening a barbershop. Both raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, worked together at the legendary Chicagos 2 Barbershop on Divisadero where they built a name for themselves.
Body, Soul and Spirit Salon
Specializing in achieving and maintaining healthy hair for professional women with textured hair experiencing damage or scalp issues. Targeted care. Real results
Nature & Reconnection
Black Women Walk SF / Black Girls Walk SF
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Casual group walks, often in green, tree-filled parts of SF. Good for movement + nature + meeting folks
Hidden Gems
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