Frederick's Black-owned food scene is dominated by Caribbean and African flavors — and it's growing fast. Here are the verified Black-owned restaurants you need to know in the Gem City.
Caribbean & African
Black-Owned
🍽️ West African Cuisine
El Afrik Cuisine & Bar
📍 1080 W Patrick St #4, Frederick, MD 21702
Frederick's newest African restaurant serving authentic West African dishes — jollof rice, lamb chops, light soup, and more. Late-night hours on Fridays and Saturdays make it the go-to spot after dark.
⏰ Tue–Sun 11AM · Fri–Sat until 1AM
Black-Owned · Est. 2021 · Owner: Kamike Myers-Pinnock
🍽️ Jamaican / Caribbean
Tropix Pots Cuisines Bar & Grill
📍 490 Prospect Blvd, Frederick, MD 21703
Founded in 2021 by Kamike Myers-Pinnock, Tropix Pots is Frederick's go-to for authentic Jamaican and Caribbean cuisine. The flavors are real, the portions are generous, and the community love is undeniable.
⏰ Mon–Sun 11AM–9PM
Black-Owned · Owner: Abimbola Oluboyo
🍽️ Nigerian / West African
Jollof on Point
📍 450 Prospect Blvd, Frederick, MD 21703
Owner Abimbola Oluboyo brings Nigerian flavors to Frederick — peppery jollof rice, goat meat suya, and West African classics. Already eyeing new locations and a Nigerian sauce product line. This one is just getting started.
⏰ Open 7 Days a Week
Black-Owned · Est. 2017 · Owners: James & Danielle Smith
🍽️ Caribbean / Bar & Kitchen
Jerk N' Jive Bar & Kitchen
📍 Frederick, MD
James and Danielle Smith pioneered Caribbean food in Frederick when they opened in November 2017. Now with two locations, Jerk N' Jive has become a Frederick institution — one of the most successful Black-owned restaurant stories in the Gem City.
⏰ Two Locations · Check Website
Downtown Frederick
Black-Owned · Downtown Frederick Partnership
☕ Cafe
Café 611
📍 611 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701
Right on North Market Street — the heart of downtown Frederick. A Black-owned cafe verified through the Downtown Frederick Partnership and a community staple for regulars and first-timers alike.
⏰ Downtown Frederick · Check Hours
Black-Owned · Downtown Frederick Partnership
🍗 Wings & Soul Food
Heavenly Wings
📍 106 S Market St, Frederick, MD 21701
Soul food and wings right on South Market Street. Heavenly Wings is a verified Black-owned spot through the Downtown Frederick Partnership — the kind of place that keeps the block authentic.
⏰ Downtown Frederick · Check Hours
Black-Owned · Downtown Frederick
🥤 Juice Bar
BK Juices
📍 343 N Market St, Frederick, MD 21701
Fresh juice and health-forward drinks right on North Market Street. BK Juices rounds out the downtown Black-owned food scene with a fresh, clean option that keeps regulars coming back.
⏰ Downtown · Check Hours
💡 Also Worth Exploring
These Black-owned names are also flagged in Frederick — worth checking out: B-Dub's Island Soul, The Cajun Kitchen, Camella's Kitchen, and Nailah's Kitchen. All verified through Yelp and community sources. Own one of these? Claim your listing on HoodCity Culture →
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