Cookies, coffees, and chef specials are on the menu this week at discounted rates from Oct. 3-9 as the second annual 502 Black Eats Week is in full swing.
This year’s lineup features 18 restaurants, 13 bakeries, and 3 coffee shops to try. You must mention 502 Black Eats Week when you visit any of the participating restaurants in order to get the deals.
502 Black Eats Week, a marketing concept developed by Tiandra Robinson, compiles local, Black-owned food businesses for a week of deals and discounts meant to increase sales, exposure, and patronage for local business owners.
Pro tip: Be sure to check the hours for the restaurant you’re visiting as many in the city are closed on Monday and Tuesday. Some of the businesses featured are also mobile, so be sure to check their social media accounts for their updated locations.
We’re giving you 10 deals to know about this 502 Black Eats Week, but don’t stop there. You can see the full list here.
🍽️ Wichin’ Pizza, 240 Adams St.
Coined Louisville’s first virtual eatery, Wichin’ Pizza operates exclusively as a fast-casual pickup and delivery restaurant. You can follow them on social media @wichinpizza for updates on special delivery days.
What they offer: Pizza sandwich creations
Deal: 20% off your total order using code “BLKEATS”
🍽️ The Black Italian, 2009 Highland Ave.
The restaurant is operated by husband-and-wife team Anthony and Paula Hunter. The Black Italian is not currently offering dine-in service due to the pandemic, so call-ahead ordering is required.
What they offer: Italian-Soul food
Deal: 10% off your order + raffle giveaways for gift cards and T-shirts
🍽️ Fry Daddy’s, 5905 Terry Rd. + 1991 Brownsboro Rd.
Fry Daddy’s owners Troy King and Selena Johnson opened both of their current locations this year, and also own Six Forks Burger Co. in Germantown.
What they offer: Loaded fries
Deal: 25% off your order
🍽️ The Salad Chic, 428 W. Market St.
Established by Tanya D. Mangrum in March 2020, this fast-casual restaurant seeks to be a healthy alternative to fast food options.
What they offer: Salads, wraps, soups + kabobs
Deal: Buy 1 salad, get 50% off your second
🍽️ Sistas FunnelCakes & Milkshakes
What they offer: Funnel cakes + milkshakes
Deal: Buy any 8-inch funnel cake creation, get an original 6-inch funnel cake 50% off
🍽️ The Mad Baker
What they offer: “Liquored up” cupcakes and sweets + non-alcoholic versions
Deal: $10 off 1 dozen cupcakes, a gift certificate for $25 off a 7-inch basic cake.
🍽️ Snow Queen Shaved Ice
Text “SNOW” to 33777 to get location alerts.
What they offer: Shaved ice
Deal: Buy any specialty shaved ice + get a small regular shaved ice for free.
🍽️ The Hip Hop Sweet Shop, 1805 W. Jefferson St.
Lafesa Johnson serves up myriad treats at her newly-renovated shop in the Russell neighborhood.
What they offer: Cookies, brownies, pudding, milkshakes, ice cream
Deal: Buy 1 cake milkshake, get 1 free.
🍽️ Dynamic Nutrition, 1561 Bardstown Rd.
Located inside Filigree’s Gold & Silver in the Highlands, this shop is your go-to for healthy snacks and drinks.
What they offer: Shakes, smoothies, energy teas, protein donuts
Deal: $2 off any combo
🍽️ Brew & Sip Coffee Bar, 3800 Shepherdsville Rd.
This Buechel-based coffee shop got its start during the pandemic when Latoya Cook Bradley, owner, pivoted from a catering business to a brick-and-mortar coffee shop.
What they offer: Coffees, juices, baked goods + roving wing Wednesdays and Fish Fry Fridays
Deal: $1 off 24-ounce specialty drinks, a $4 muffin + 12-ounce coffee combo
