Over 200 Southeast Seattle businesses
are open!

Support local gems through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.

We are continually making updates and additions to the site.

Because of COVID-19, things move fast. Please always call a business to confirm

Support Black-owned Businesses in Southeast Seattle

Put your money where your values are.

Drae's Lake Route

Drae's Lake Route is serving up fantastic soul food for breakfast, brunch, and lunch! During COVID-19,…

(206) 722-9464
9261 57th Ave S

Jacob Willard Home

Home furnishings | By appointment only, call with inquiries

(206) 290-8619
5600 Rainier Ave S

Lil Red's Takeout and Catering

"Unassuming neighborhood joint dishing up traditional Jamaican & Southern fare in bright, cozy digs." |…

(206) 760-2931
4225 Rainier Ave S

Browse South Seattle Restaurants

Get dinner taken care of!

Cafe Ibex

Cafe Ibex serves delicious classic Ethiopian food with a wide variety of options. Whether you eat everything…

(206) 721-7537
3219 Martin Luther King Jr Way S

Taco Bell

Classic American-Mexican fast food | Open - 10:30am - 10pm Drive thru

(206) 725-7177
9401 Rainier Ave S

Bent Burgers

Bent Burgers is the place to go for huge burgers and classic sides, all served with a side of superheroes!…

(206) 760-0291
5100 S Dawson St

Need groceries? Support local markets!

Your local grocers and markets are open for business.

Khang Hoa Duong

Seattle Chinese Herbs

6951 Martin Luther King Jr Way S

Idil International Market

Neighbourhood Somali market featuring halal meats, imported spices and an excellent selection of quality…

(206) 722-2993
4433 S Graham St Ste 3

West African Market

We sell spices, foods, movies, cosmetics from Ghana, Nigeria, Ivory Coast and many more.

206-723-6218
5997 Rainier Ave S

Find and Support Local Nonprofit Services

Many nonprofits are still providing essential services.

Mockingbird Society

(206) 323-5437
2100 24th Ave S

NW Tap Connection

NW Tap is not open, but they are making their space available for any emergent opportunities, such as…

(206) 915-1364
8732 Rainier Ave S

Rainier Scholars

(206) 407-2111
2100 24th Ave S

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Over 200 Southeast Seattle businesses are open!