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.

Island Soul

Island Soul has your Caribbean soul food cravings covered! With an incredible rum bar and food menu, you…

(206) 329-1202
4869 Rainier Ave S

Baked from the Hart

Baked from the Hart specializes in incredible classic pies, including sweet potato and bean pies! Bill Hart…

(206) 650-9191
2801 S Hanford St

Roses and Siga

The best local spot for African hair braiding.

(206) 725-0077
6301 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

Onda Origins

Coffee | Open 8am - 2pm daily. Order ahead on their website for pick up or delivery of beans

5600 Rainier Ave S

Oak

American Pub Food with Vegan Options | Open Mon through Fri, 4pm to 9pm and Sat/Sun 9am to 9pm, order online,…

(206) 535-7070
3019 Beacon Ave S

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.

Youth in Focus

(206) 723-1479
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

Centilia Cultural Center

Closed during shelter in place The Centilia Cultural Center is a new multicultural event space that…

(206) 973-4298
1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St

Support your local business associations!

The content on this site is created by the South Seattle Business, Merchant, and Community Associations above.

Essential SE Seattle is funded by the Seattle Office of Economic Development and managed by HomeSight.

Over 200 Southeast Seattle businesses are open!