BBQ, fitness, clothing, and more: A list of Black-owned businesses and creators in the Fresno area

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- We are putting a spotlight on Black-owned businesses and creators in the Fresno area, so that our Central Valley community can help support and nurture them throughout the year.

Why the focus on Black-owned businesses?

So here's a list of different types of businesses - from BBQ to beauty and wellness, fitness to photography, clothing to cosmetics - all owned by Black entrepreneurs and creators in the Central Valley.

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• TAKE 3 BURGERS

Build-your-own-burger joint serving customizable burgers, sandwiches, sides, and shakes

1230 Fulton Mall, Fresno, CA 93721

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• PHILL'S CORNER GRILL BBQ & CATERING

BBQ restaurant serving burgers, burritos, tri-tip, ribs, and grilled chicken meals

1427 Tollhouse Rd, Clovis, CA 93611

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• WEEKEND DREAMS PIZZA & WINGS/ WEEKEND DREAMS BURGERS & GRILL

Family-owned business with two different locations on Ashlan Ave. - one is a pizza parlor, the other a burger joint

4442 W Ashlan Ave, Fresno, CA 93722/
4466 W Ashlan Ave, Fresno, CA 93722

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Facebook.

• TOWER BLENDZ

Restaurant serving healthy, tasty options for foods and beverages

802 E Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728

RELATED: New healthy eatery Tower Blendz offers smoothies, acai bowls and more

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• TOSHIKO RAMEN AND SUSHI BAR

Japanese restaurant featuring made-to-order sushi, ramen, and teriyaki bowls

1112 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• SMOKEY'S GRILL

Restaurant serving BBQ and soul food, also offers catering services

2707 N Hughes Ave, Fresno, CA 93705

You can find them on Facebook.

• KOCKY'S BAR AND GRILL

Restaurant specializing in large buffalo wings, started by two Fresno State alumni

1231 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93721

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• TRIUMPH AFRICAN RESTAURANT

Restaurant serving traditional West African dishes like jollof, egusi, and fufu

5730 N First St, Fresno, CA 93720

You can learn more about them on their website.

• SIGNATURES LEGENDARY CUISINE

Soul food restaurant and caterers

4974 E Clinton Ave, Fresno, CA 93727

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• FASIKA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT

Restaurant serving traditional East African fare like sambusa, ugali, and injera

4712 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93726

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Facebook.

• THE MUG

Coffee shop serving specialty drinks, and fresh-baked desserts and pastries

1137 E Champlain Dr, Fresno, CA 93720

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• FULL CIRCLE BREWING CO.

Micro-brewery and live entertainment venue in downtown Fresno

712 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• BBQ BOB

Barbeque joint serving soul food dishes in their special BBQ sauce

1214 Jones Ave, Fresno, CA 93706

You can find them on Facebook.

• DOLL'S KITCHEN

Restaurant serving gourmet BBQ and soul food

4811 E Butler Ave, Fresno, CA 93727

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.

• FRESNO GUMBO HOUSE

Cajun/ Creole restaurant known for its gumbo and seafood platters

2503 N Blackstone Ave, Fresno, CA 93703

You can find them on Instagram or Facebook.

• THE ROSE

Fine-dining restaurant and entertainment venue

820 Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93721

RELATED: New Black-owned venue The Rose opening in Downtown Fresno

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Facebook.

• RHAPSODY'S RESTAURANT

Restaurant serving soul food fare with a Southern touch

3209 W Shaw Ave Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93711

You can order their food here, or find them on Instagram or Facebook.

• CHICKEN KING

Soul food restaurant boasting authentic Southern cooking

1234 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721

You can learn more about them here, or on FacebooK.

• CHEF PAULS CAFE

Nationally renowned restaurant offering soul food/ comfort food dishes

952 F St, Fresno, CA 93706

RELATED: Chef Paul's Cafe in Fresno makes list of top must-try black-owned restaurants in US

You can find them on Instagram or on Facebook.

• THA SOUL CHEFS

Soul food restaurant

PO Box 982 Fresno, CA 93714

You can find them on Facebook.

• LADALE'S HOUSES OF FLAVOR

Store selling unique sauces, spices, seasonings and dry rubs

2026 W Bullard Ave, Fresno, CA 93711

You can learn more about them on their website, or on Instagram or Facebook.