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.

Yusra & Sabah Restaurant

Somali food in a homey atmosphere with amazing people. Take out.

(206) 723-3820
7729 Rainier Ave S

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

Safari Njema Restaurant

Safari Njema Restaurant offers authentic Kenyan cuisine and other specialties from East Africa! "At Safari…

206-778-8116
5041 Rainier Ave S

Browse South Seattle Restaurants

Get dinner taken care of!

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

Foo Lam

Chinese cuisine | Open for dine-in & Takeout 10 am - 10 pm | Delivery via Grubhub, Doordash & Postmates

(206)453-3498
7101 Martin Luther King Junior Way South

Mawadda Cafe

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean Dishes

4433 S Graham 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.

Ethiopian Community in Seattle

Offering services only over the phone at this time. 9am-430pm M-F

(206) 253-0304
8323 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

NW Childrens Foundation

(206) 682-8447
2100 24th Ave S

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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!