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A List of Black-Owned Businesses to Support at The Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is home to a thriving community of Black-owned businesses that provide a wide range of products and services. Each establishment reflects its owners' hard work and passion, creating spaces that inspire and uplift. Small businesses play a crucial role in the Jersey Shore’s livelihood and economy by creating jobs, fostering community connections, and preserving the area’s distinct character. Celebrating and supporting these businesses strengthens the local community and highlights their lasting impact. Read on for a list of Black-owned businesses at the Jersey Shore to support today and every day.
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Asbury Park
Ada's Gojjo | 1301 Memorial Drive
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Ada's Gojjo in Asbury Park is known for its fusion of Ethiopian and Dominican cuisine. The restaurant has a warm, welcoming atmosphere that celebrates both cultures through food. Ada’s serves a wide range of traditional dishes made with fresh ingredients, from delicious appetizers and tasty salads to inspired entrees and decadent desserts. The owner of Ada’s Gojjo — Adanech Asghedom — will be opening a second restaurant in Asbury Park on Cookman Avenue in 2025. According to the Asbury Park Press, the new venture will serve vegan Ethiopian food.
Griffy’s Organics | 611 Bangs Avenue
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Griffy’s Organics is a juice shop that serves a variety of cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and wellness shots. The business’ goal is to optimize generational health with accessible organic products. Griffy’s Organics also has juice cleanses, care packs, nutrition consultations, super smoothies, and snacks, along with vegan and protein meals.
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KYDS | 631 Lake Avenue
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KYDS is a non-profit conscious youth development organization transforming kids, schools, and communities through holistic practices. The founders of KYDS — Mychal Mills and Rodney Salomo — provide holistic wellness programming for school educators, administration, educators, parents, and the community. KYDS hosts events such as group sound healing and breathwork at the Konscious Community Center at 631 Lake Avenue in Asbury Park. Check out the community offerings on the KYDS website.
Leaks Fitness | 706 Main Street
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Leaks Fitness is a personal training gym in Asbury Park dedicated to health, strength, and overall wellness. The gym has small group training, private training, virtual training, and musculoskeletal assessments. With a focus on motivation and community, Leaks provides a supportive environment for people of all fitness levels.
Macro Bites | 1201 Springwood Avenue Unit 103
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Macro Bites is a health-conscious cafe that serves vegetarian, vegan, and organic meals. The business has a variety of meal prep options, smoothies, and wholesome dishes designed to support a healthy lifestyle. Macro Bites prioritizes fresh, premium ingredients and is dedicated to eco-friendly practices.
Bradley Beach
Luna Verde | 400 Main Street
Luna Verde is a family-owned vegan restaurant that serves authentic Mexican food. Patrons can expect to indulge in the most delicious ceviche, tacos, burritos, and chimichangas. Luna Verde only accepts online orders. Visit the Luna Verde Instagram account for updated hours of operation.
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Nu Dental Brick | 1683 NJ-88 Suite C
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Nu Dental Brick provides a comprehensive range of services including routine checkups, cosmetic dentistry, and dental implants. Dr. Admasu Gizachew pursued his dental doctorate at New York University. Following graduation, he completed two years of state-of-the-art dental implant training at Rutgers University, as well as residencies at Bellevue, Gouverneur, NYU, and Coler-Goldwater hospitals. He opened his first dental office in 2018 and he now has four separate dental offices at the Jersey Shore and in Staten Island.
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Prime Surgicare | 901 West Main Street
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Prime Surgicare is a Jersey Shore-based surgical practice specializing in gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, bariatric revision, and minimally invasive laparoscopic hernia and gallbladder surgeries. Dr. Seun Sowemimo is a board-certified and fellowship-trained general, laparoscopic, and bariatric surgeon who specializes in minimally-invasive gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, gallbladder surgery, and hernia surgery. Prime Surgicare is affiliated with CentraState Healthcare System where Dr. Sowemimo serves as Medical Director of the Bariatric Surgery Program.
Keyport
Premo Cannabis | 2 East Front Street
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Premo Cannabis is Keyport, New Jersey’s first cannabis dispensary. Premo is run by local father-and-son duo Donald Blanks and Skye Blanks. The canna-business provides a wide range of safe, high-quality cannabis products in a secure environment. Product categories include flowers, edibles, vapes, concentrates, and tinctures. “As a New Jersey certified Minority Business Enterprise, we recognize that minorities have been disproportionately impacted by enforcement of drug laws, regulations and policies,” Premo’s website states, “Premo is committed to providing quality employment opportunities for all and will strive to ensure that disproportionately impacted individuals have the opportunity to be employed by us.”
Red Bank
Good Life Organic Kitchen | 60 Broad Street
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Good Life Organic Kitchen is a superfood bar and juicery owned by Melvin and Anita Pierce. The casual, health-conscious restaurant serves up smoothies, salads, and sandwiches with vegan, gluten-free, and organic options. Good Life Organic Kitchen follows sustainable practices with eco-friendly disposables and composting.
Woodhouse Spa | 73 Broad Street
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Woodhouse Spa in Red Bank — owned by Jen Clarke — is a day spa that provides massages, facials, and body treatments. "As a Black woman, I understand the challenges that women of color face in finding spaces that prioritize self-care and provide a life that is full of ease and joy," Jen said in a statement about Woodhouse, according to Patch. Services can be booked on the Woodhouse Spa website.
See More: A List of Black-Owned Businesses to Support in Hoboken + Jersey City
Toms River
Heavenly Eats Catering | Mobile
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Heavenly Eats Catering is a Family-owned catering company that was established in 2008. Heavenly Eats provides a wide range of services for events, from large weddings to intimate dinners. Executive chef Brian Cook is dedicated to creating a wide array of dishes with many influences from around the world.
Vibe N Slurp | 1776 Hooper Avenue
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Vibe N Slurp — owned and founded by Chef Wayne Carrington — is a Caribbean and Japanese fusion ramen house in Toms River, New Jersey. The Toms River menu includes items such as ramen bowls, bao buns, dumplings, wings, and fried chicken.
