By Pooja Bhakta | Dec. 12, 2022 | Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 7:43 PM
In 2019, the Black community took up 14.7{5c5ba01e4f28b4dd64874166358f62106ea5bcda869a94e59d702fa1c9707720} Pearland’s population. Now, the city is home to roughly 23,000 Black and African American people, a 4 percent increase within the last three years.
As the population grows, there is more interest in businesses catered to and owned by Black people. From restaurants to marriage counselors to hair salons, check out these 15 Black-owned businesses in the area.
BLCK Market | Clothing Store
Curated to the Black American experience, the retail store allows small businesses and entrepreneurs to showcase their products and brands to consumers.
Phone: (346) 907-5840
Hours
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Monday-Thursday: 12 – 8 p.m.
Friday, Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Pearland African Depot and Grocery | Supermarket
The first and only African food market in Pearland specializes in African, Caribbean and Asian grocery products that are freshly harvested. The grocery store offers free delivery service to shoppers who have an invoice of $400 and up.
https://africandepotmarket.com/
Phone: (832) 243-6123
Hours
Sunday: 2 – 7 p.m.
Monday-Friday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Mikki’s Soulfood Cafe | Restaurant
The family-oriented restaurant was founded by Jeanette Williams as a catering business in 2019. It has grown into a household name in Houston by providing homestyle Southern cooking. It offers daily specials Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for $9.95 including smothered fried chicken and ham hocks. There’s also food for vegeterians such as stuffed bell peppers.
https://www.mikkiscafetx.com/
Phone: (281) 919-1506
Hours
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
JenniBelle Boutique | Women’s Clothing Store
Jennifer Johnson started this women’s boutique because of her passion for fashion and uplifting women. From clothes to beauty products, the boutique offers dresses, jewelry, pants and shapewear.
https://jennibelleboutique.com/
Phone: (832) 290-1401
Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Saturday: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Catering to women, men and children, this salon specializes in everything from natural hair restoration to natural silk presses. It provides custom treatments for each client that comes through its door.
https://www.thesilkout-bar.com/
Phone: (281) 372-6792
Hours
Sunday, Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, Saturday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Joe Black Barber Shop | Barber Shop
After Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, owner John Brown also known as “Joe Black” moved to Houston as a temporary destination in 2008. The accepting community encouraged him to make it a permanent stop and open the Joe Black Barber Shop. His shop doesn’t only provide hair cut services but has its own hair brushes and apparel.
Phone: (281) 412-4993
Hours
Sunday, Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Friday, Saturday: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Beauty Supply on Broadway | Beauty Supply Store
This beauty supply store has hair extensions, wigs, makeup and party supplies. It could be your one-stop shop for all your beauty care needs. If you get hungry while shopping, the store has candy and drinks available for purchase too.
Phone: (346) 570-4769
Hours
Sunday: 12 – 6 p.m.
Monday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday-Saturday: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Fab & Fit Foods | Meal Prep Service
If you don’t like cooking and want healthier meals, Fab & Fit Foods provides home cooked meal prep services. The family-owned business provides a variety of breakfast, lunch, dinner, keto-friendly and gluten-free meals that are low in fat and sodium. Meals include gumbo, enchiladas, breakfast taco scrambles, lemon pepper tilapia and more!
https://www.fabnfitfoods.com/
Phone: (713) 876-8202
Hours
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Monday: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesday-Saturday: Closed
Diva Style Salon and Barber Shop | Hair Salon
Lip fillers, box braids, tribal braids and cornrow braids are only some of the services this salon has to offer. Their clientele includes women, men and children of all ages.
https://www.facebook.com/divastylesalonandbarbershop/
Phone: (281) 809-8325
Hours
Sunday, Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Kraddle Kare | Baby Store
After DaRai Bell gave birth, she feared her daughter would suffer from infant balding. Months of research later, Bell found out that friction of cotton fabrics rubbing against baby hair can cause infant balding and decided to team up with her mother, Yvonne Southall to begin their satin bonnet business for children in 2013. The business now provides satin pillowcases, hair oil and crib sheets.Tia Mowry, known for her roles in Disney’s “Sister, Sister” and BET’s “The Game,” even shouted out the brand on her Instagram!
https://kraddlekare.com/
Phone: (979) 479-5017
The Greasy Spoon | Soul Food Restaurant
Founder Max Bozeman has been in the restaurant and hospitality business for more than a decade, but The Greasy Spoon is his first solo endeavor. His goal for the bistro is to provide a five-star experience with cajun chicken and seafood dishes. The restaurant offers catering and online orders.
Phone: (281) 809-5246
Hours
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
A Better Family Now | Marriage, Relationship and Family Counseling
A University of Houston-Clear Lake graduate, Clifton Brantley began his practice as a therapist in 2015 by opening A Better Family Now, Marriage and Family Therapy. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. Although he is currently not seeing clients in person, he is accepting new clients, virtually.
https://abetterfamilynow.com/
Phone: (832) 562-0482
Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 1 – 7 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Euro Car Pro Pearland | Mechanic
This vehicle repair shop works on all makes and models. It offers a free diagnosis for potential clients. All you have to do is call or text to set up an appointment if you need a service or repair on your vehicle.
https://eurocarpro.business.site/
Phone: (346) 774-2909
Hours
Sunday: Closed
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cleo Lounge | Tapas Restaurant
If the lamb chop specials or street tacos don’t attract you at this restarurant, its happy hours throughout the week may – with up to 50 percent off on all cocktails.
https://www.cleolounge.com/
Phone: (832) 288-2326
Hours
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Monday-Wednesday: Closed
Thursday, Friday: 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Saturday Brunch: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturday Evening: 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Rollie’s Frozen Custard | Ice Cream Shop
Established in 2019 by Brenda and Arthur Wilson, the family-owned and operated shop provides a variety of sundaes, shakes and floats. They named their business Rollie’s Frozen Custard in honor of Ollie’s Frozen Custard in Dekalb, IL which inspired them to open their shop.
https://www.rolliesfrozencustard.com/
Phone: (832) 770-9155
Hours
Sunday: 1 – 9 p.m.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Thursday: 2 – 9 p.m.
Friday, Saturday: 12 – 10 p.m.
