Celebrate Black-owned businesses at Pike Place Market

Seattle's iconic Pike Place Market has a wide variety of goods to peruse, from fresh foods and flowers to unique art, crafts, jewelry and special trinkets to commemorate your visit. The vendors at Pike Place are as diverse and remarkable as the unique items found inside. As we honor Black History Month, here are several Black-owned businesses at Pike Place you can go support today!

Farm Fresh Foods

Baby Chavs

Baby Chavs is an urban farm growing nutrient-dense microgreens near Tacoma, Washington. When the Chavarria Family started, they found they were selling many of their microgreens to chefs and the wealthy. Their mission is to change this perception by making microgreens more approachable and versatile to everyone. Baby Chavs joined Pike Place Market’s PIKE BOX CSA program in 2022.

Herban Farm

Ras Levi Peynado started Herban Farm in 2012, after a trip to Jamaica and a yearning to follow in his parents’ footsteps. Ras grows a variety of herbs and hot peppers on an urban farm in north Seattle. His business mission is to make cooking fun by enhancing the flavors of food with his hot pepper and flavorful herb products.

Pies Boards & Books

Pies Boards & Books by Nadia Moseley is the newest business to join Pike Place Market’s Artisan & Prepared Foods Program. Find Nadia’s delicious personal-sized pies in honey, apple and sweet potato. She sets up on Sundays from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the MarketFront. Come early! Nadia does sell out.

Lands of Origin

Chef Meeraf Mamo is the flavor maker behind the Ethiopian-inspired desserts, lentils, and spices kits offered at Lands of Origin. The tantalizing flavors will have you coming back again and again. Chef Meeraf Mamo also has a cookbook, so you can make Ethiopian food at home! Stop by the shop along Pike Place next to The Confectional.

Arts, Crafts, and More!

BLMF Literary Saloon

The BLMF Literary Saloon in the lower levels of Pike Place Market is a book lover’s dream with literature filling the windows, lining the shelves and piled around the floor. For more than 17 years, owner J.B. Johnson is always helpful with friendly, knowledgeable service and an eclectic collection to tailor recommendations just for you.

East Africa Fine Art

Wais Ali, owner of East Africa Fine Art, first became interested in visual arts while growing up in the country of Djibouti in East Africa. Now a Seattleite, Wais has been selling original acrylic paintings and prints at Pike Place Market since 2015.

Gradient Art Gallery

Mena Aklilu is one of three artists that make up the Gradient Art Gallery. Mena is a self-taught Seattle artist who finds inspiration from nature and loves using acrylics and spray paint to craft her pieces. Check out her online store here!

GraffRoots

Randy Loctor has been selling airbrushed original artwork in the Pike Place Crafts Market since 2009. His artwork depicts scenes from cult movies and pop culture.

Lungu Gifts & Antiques

You might have stumbled upon Lungu Gifts & Antiques when exploring the building near Michou and Le Panier. Shop owner Philip Kwara specializes in hand-carved wooden products, hand-carved soapstone, authentic clothing, jewelry and accessories from Africa and Indonesia.

Our Fabric Stash

Our Fabric Stash is an eco-friendly consignment shop in the lower levels of Pike Place Market. Experience the art of consigning fabrics, notions, and textile-related supplies to "turn your accumulated stash into cash."

Saragraphics

Sara Porter and her son Isaac have been selling colorful T-shirts, bags, and aprons with artwork inspired by the Tlingit people for over 30 years. Her son Isaac grew up a “Market Baby” and is now co-owner of Saragraphics.

Spearman Designs

Stephanie Spearman has been creating tie-dyed children's clothing, hand-knit scarves and hats and selling at the Market for over 40 years. Find Stephanie at Spearman Designs on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Pike Place Crafts Market from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.