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2025 Seattle Minority, Female and LGBTQ+ Owned Local Businesses


This line-up features local restaurants and businesses in Seattle, all within a close distance of our host hotel, the Sheraton Grand Seattle.


(In order of distance driving from hotel, the furthest distance is 20 minutes. Please be sure to doublecheck the address/hours in advance.)

Monorail Espresso-1 minute
Woman-owned with mostly female staff
510 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101

Fare Start Restaurant-4 minutes
Helps people gain the job and self-empowerment skills needed to move out of poverty while also feeding the community and generating revenue to support their work. Addresses the root causes of poverty and food insecurity to empower brighter futures.
700 Virginia St, Seattle, WA 98101

Von’s 1000 Spirits Gustobistro-4 minutes
1225 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Bad Chancla-5 minutes
Latinx street food
1525 E Olive Wy, Seattle, WA 98122

Gold Coast Ghal Kitchen-5 minutes
Serving authentic West African food
1009 Boren Ave. Seattle, WA 98104

Marination, 6th and Virginia-5 minutes
Hawaiian-Korean fusion
2000 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

Bateau-6 minutes
The focus at Bateau is grass-fed beef from chef Renee Erickson’s 30-acre Whidbey Island farm. Butchered and dry-aged in house, the beef is then cooked in cast-iron skillets with butter and tallow (rendered beef fat). The menu also includes frites, local vegetables, and starters such as chicken liver pâté and veal sweetbreads.
1040 E Union St, Seattle, WA 98122

The Belmont-6 minutes
Full bar with craft cocktails in addition to wine and small plates, like Tuscan meatballs and stuffed mushrooms, as well as cheese and charcuterie plates.
518 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122

Cafe Campagne-6 minutes
Classic Parisian cafe serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner
1600 Post Alley Walk Wy, Seattle, WA 98101

Pinoyshki-6 minutes
Merges Filipino and Eastern European food
710 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

Stoup Brewing, Capitol Hill-6 minutes
Beer and Food Trucks
1158 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Al Bacha-7 minutes
Inexpensive Mediterranean joint with shawarma, gyros, and falafel.
819 E Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98122

Jerk Shack-7 minutes
Pays tribute to classic Caribbean food thoughtfully cooked with care and modern technique.
2510 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121

La Palmera Mexican Restaurant-7 minutes
All day happy hour
901 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream-7 minutes
Popular homemade, locally-sourced ice cream.
917 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122 (this location is also the headquarters)

Señor Carbón Cocina Peruana-7 minutes
EMERALD CITY BUILDING, 625 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

The Tin Table-7 minutes
915 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122

Annapurna Cafe-8 minutes
Nepali, Indian and Tibetan cuisine
1833 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Osteria la Spiga-8 minutes
Brings authentic cuisine from northern Italy to Seattle
1429 12th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Pam’s Kitchen-8 minutes
Rich in spice and flavor, Pam’s Kitchen and its food is shaped by the unique ingredient and cultural history of the Caribbean.
1525 13th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122

Cupcake Royale, Capitol Hill-8 minutes
1102 East Pike Street, Seattle, WA

Taste of the Caribbean-9 minutes
Flavorful Jamaican food experience
1212 East Jefferson Street, Seattle, WA, 98122

Yesler Cafe-10 minutes
1918 E. Yesler Way, Seattle, WA 98122

Dough Joy, Capitol Hill-10 minutes
(word to the wise, they’ve got a year-round, edible-glitter-topped Pride donut)
All donuts are egg free, dairy free, and nut free. We also offer gluten-free donuts as well
1316 E Pike St., Seattle, WA

Boon Boona Cafe-10 minutes
“Boon” and “Boona” are both words that mean “coffee” in different languages of East Africa. They’re committed to sharing the unique coffee and coffee traditions of this region — and to supporting coffee growers and the local community in the process.
1223 E. Cherry St., STE C121B, Seattle, WA

Cafe Con Leche-10 minutes
Cuban food
2901 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

Tres Lecheria-10 minutes
Bakery famous for tres leches cakes in flavors such as horchata, matcha, and pumpkin chai.
2315 N 45th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Ada’s Technical Books and Cafe-11 minutes
This beautiful, smart, science-obsessed bookshop sells technical electronic manuals, computer guides, kids’ books, science fiction, biographies of scientists, cookbooks, games, and more. The cafe makes everything—like delicious pistachio granola, cinnamon rolls, macaroni and cheese, and curried lentils—in-house, from local ingredients whenever possible.
425 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

The Confectionery-11 minutes
Upscale candy store
4608 26th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

Mojito Seattle-11 minutes
Latin food, drinks, and warm hospitality
7545 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Simply Soulful – 11 minutes
Pint-sized, family-owned cafe serving up classic soul food dishes & desserts in a convivial setting.
2321 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98144

Don Lucho’s-12 minutes
Authentic Peruvian dishes
7919 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Ezell’s Famous Chicken-12 minutes
Seattle’s most famous chicken shack began in 1984 as a counter across the street from Garfield High School; now more than a dozen locations across Washington dispense original, spicy, and half-and-half combos.
501 23rd Avenue (23rd & E. Jefferson) (original location)
Seattle, WA 98122

Fat’s Chicken and Waffles-12 minutes
Southern style, New Orleans-influenced restaurant focusing on authentic & natural ingredients in the heart of the Central District. Serving fried chicken & waffles, shrimp & grits, fried okra, red beans & rice, and as a nod to the building’s history, there’s also fried catfish.
2726 E. Cherry St., Seattle, WA

Kamp Social House-12 minutes
This Seattle restaurant is not only woman-owned but also has an all-female management team. You can visit Kamp for seasonal and local food, craft cocktails, and drag brunch. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.
2800 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112

23rd Ave Brewery-13 minutes
2313 South Jackson Street, Seattle, WA 98144

Avole Ethiopian Coffee-13 minutes
Sources single-origin beans from Ethiopia’s Yirgacheffe and Guji regions.
2330 East Union Street, Seattle, WA

Central Cafe and Juice Bar-13 minutes
Eco-conscious cafe offering espresso coffees, fresh pressed juice lattes, smoothies, and teas alongside pastries and deli items.
2509 East Cherry St. Seattle, WA

Communion Restaurant and Bar-13 minutes
2350 E. Union St., Seattle, WA 98122

Hello Robin-13 minutes
Cookie company with vegan and gluten-free options
522 19th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Un Bien-13 minutes
Caribbean sandwiches and cuisine
319 W Galer St, Seattle, WA 98119

Lily’s Salvadorean-13 minutes
2940 SW Avalon Way, Seattle, WA 98126

Havana Sweets Bakeshop-14 minutes
The menu includes cafecito (Cuban coffee), Cuban pastries filled with guava and cheese, plain guava, cheese, dulce de leche, and chocolate.
507 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103

Rosita’s Mexican Grill-14 minutes
Family-owned Mexican cantina with tortillas, house-made guacamole, and delicious margaritas
7210 Woodlawn Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115

The Comfort Zone – 14 minutes
Their large menu celebrates the flavors of Southern cuisine in all its traditional glory.
3642 33rd Ave S. Seattle WA 98144

Frelard Tamales-15 minutes
Specializes in half-pound handmade tamales. In addition to meat tamales you can also get vegetarian and vegan tamales there.
106 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103

The Flora Bakehouse, Beacon Hill-15 minutes
Vegetarian cuisine
1511 S Lucile St, Seattle, WA 98108

La Palma Family Mexican Restaurant-15 minutes
3456 15th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
Open 7 am to 5 pm

The Velvet Elk-16 minutes
Cocktail Bar
3605 South McClellan St., Seattle, WA 98144

Jones Barbeque-17 minutes
Compact space serving old-fashioned BBQ favorites including ribs, brisket & sweet-potato pie.
4417 Fauntleroy Way SW, Seattle, WA 98126

Asadero Mexican Prime & Wagyu Steakhouse-18 minutes
5405 Leary Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

El Patio-18 minutes
9710 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103

Emerald City Fish and Chips-19 minutes
Enjoy crab puppies with just the right amount of spice, sweet potato fries with spicy tartar & garlic vinegar, juicy gourmet burgers, perfectly seasoned oysters & prawns, a variety of po’boy sandwiches, chowder, salad and more!
3756 Rainier Avenue, Seattle, WA 98144

The Flour Box-19 minutes
SMALL BAKERY CAFE SERVING HANDMADE FILLED BRIOCHE DONUTS, FROM-SCRATCH BAKED GOODS, AND LOCALLY ROASTED COFFEE
5520 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

Little Red Takeout and Catering-19 minutes
Unassuming neighborhood joint dishing up traditional Jamaican & Southern fare in bright, cozy digs.
4225 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118

El Parche Columbian Restaurant-20 minutes
11740 15th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125

Emma’s BBQ-20 minutes
The Southern menu includes plates of pulled pork, brisket, cornbread, macaroni and cheese, and plenty of BBQ.
5303 Rainier Avenue S, Seattle, WA, 98118

Paparepas Venezuelan Food-20 minutes
17034 116th Ave SE, Newcastle, WA 98056

Rough & Tumble Pub-20 minutes
Women’s Sports Bar

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