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This list of Black-owned businesses in Amsterdam is a result of collaboration across our global community and is by no means exhaustive. There are so many more incredible businesses out there and we welcome all suggestions. We’ll be updating this guide regularly, so if you feel like sharing, please email us.

We'd like to thank Guillaume Schmidt and Isaac Tremaine

and the anonymous collaborators who helped curate this list for us.

Here are Dutch, English and Spanish children's books, toys and maternity gifts for the little ones.

They then began to collaborate with the likes of ASICS, adidas, Converse, Nike, Reebok among other brands, after their increased online presence.

A delicious Surinamese BBQ dine-in and take-away restaurant.

The brand is fuelled by the rich heritage of African culture wrapped in contemporary designs.

A designer clothing label founded by Olaf who is continuously inspired by countries, cultures and citizens.

An independent publishing house with a flagship store and an award-winning webshop, dedicated to sharing the love for beautiful books.

This salon stands for Afro-centric styling and care of hair for all ages and genders.

The first Black doll gift shop in Europe!

A footwear designer established by Guillaume Philibert, aiming to sell premium high-quality sneakers for a reasonable price.

Founded in Amsterdam in 2012 by a group of inspired youths for consumers who want thoughtful clothing.

Quality streetwear pieces with influences coming from Japan street culture and much more.

If you don’t know this place, you'll never find it. This Surinamese take-away place is tucked away in a small nondescript building in Venserpolder, Amsterdam Zuid-Oost. The fish is Annie’s signature dish. It is American butterfish, fried to perfection and served with banana and cassave.

The first West African restaurant located in Gein serving everything from spicy calf ribs to tilapia with plantain and chicken with the famous jollof rice.

Inspired by a journey between the metropolitan cities of Addis Ababa and Amsterdam, Dechase is a contemporary shoe brand that merges diversity, sustainability, and African heritage into its core brand ethos.

The New Originals (est. 2015) make performance clothing for creatives. Our collections are made for a unisex audience.

Once an Amsterdam bike shop, now a staple brunch spot. Since 2017, the brothers at Water & Brood have brought quality interpretations of classic American brunch dishes alongside authentic Surinamese dishes straight out of their mother's kitchen. Chef Tracy B, from St. Martin, has only upped the game with her addition of classic island flavours.

An international fusion kitchen with the specialty of bringing cultures and spices together in an extraordinary meal.

A funky, family-run cafe with communal seating offering vegan versions of Caribbean & Japanese dishes.

Water & Brood

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