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SOMA EOC
Welcome to the SOMA EOC Business Directory! We created this tool to make it easier to find and patron businesses of color in SOMA. Please enjoy and be sure to reach out if your business isn't listed!
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Business | Photo | Industry | Contact Number | Address | Website |
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Best in Class Education Center | Classes & Programs | 71 Valley St Suite 200, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://www.bicedu.com/south-orange | ||
Sidelines and Stages | Classes & Programs | ||||
Express Yourself Studio | Classes & Programs | 9737635256 | 1877 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.expressyourselfstudiosllc.com/ | |
Lacey’s Petit Academy | Day Care, Child Care & Preschools | 9733783500 | 1529 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://laceyspetitacademy.com | |
Red Carpet Lady | Event Rentals | 9739326688 | 1611 Springfield Ave,\nMaplewood, New Jersey 07040 | https://www.instagram.com/redcarpetladyco/?hl=en | |
Platinum Art | Event Rentals | 9736409138 | 463 Valley Street, Maplewood NJ 07040 | https://www.platinumartllc.net | |
You’re Cordially Invited | Event Rentals | 9733279685 | 1877 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.ycinvited.com/ | |
Papillon 25 | Food & Beverage | 9737615299 | 25 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://papillon25.com | |
Woulibam Restaurant | Food & Beverage | 9737621568 | 1878 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.woulibamrestuarantnj.com/#/ | |
The Dancing Blender | Food & Beverage | 9738215707 | 121 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://thedancingblender.com/ | |
Maplewood Diner | Food & Beverage | 9737636511 | 1473 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://maplewooddiner.takeout7.com/Home | |
SpiceGrove Roselle | Food & Beverage | ||||
Freetown Kitchen | Food & Beverage | 9733272295 | 1844 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://freetownkitchensoma.com | |
Cornbread | Food & Beverage | 9733130328 | 1565 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://cornbreadsoul.com/ | |
Freeman’s Fish Market | Food & Beverage | 9737639363 | 155 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://freemansfishmarket.com/ | |
Bradfords Barr | Food & Beverage | 9733272661 | 1553 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Caterer/Bradfords-Barr-Restaurant-Catering-271055096387637/ | |
Inkosi Cafe | Food & Beverage | 9733274851 | 251 Irvington Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://www.inkosicafe.com | |
Elitist Coffee | Food & Beverage | 9733274066 | 132 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://www.elitistcoffee.com | |
Walia Ethiopian Restaurant | Food & Beverage | 9737622186 | 11 Village Plaza, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://www.facebook.com/WaliaEthiopianRestaurant/ | |
Leilo’s Sweet Shop | Food & Beverage | 9736663489 | 1846 Springfield Ave Suite 1, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.leilossweetshop.com/ | |
Palmer’s Sweetery & Cafe | Food & Beverage | 9733782027 | 1 Highland Place\nMaplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.sweetsavorypalmers.com/ | |
Pimento Grill | Food & Beverage | 9737636700 | 1908 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.pimentogrill.biz/ | |
J&Js Caribbean Restaurant | Food & Beverage | ||||
Nuestra Tierra Latin Cuisine | Food & Beverage | 9733783333 | 1753 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.instagram.com/nuestra_tierranj/?hl=en | |
HLS Juice Bar & Grill | Food & Beverage | 9737631127 | 1859 Springfield Ave #2904, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://hlsjuicebarandgrill.com/ | |
Pirate Pizza | Food & Beverage | 9737626286 | 133 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://www.piratespizzamenu.com/ | |
Munchies | Food & Beverage | ||||
Supreme Dental Associates | Health | 9739138300 | 1781 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.supremedentalassociates.com | |
Village Dental Group | Health | ||||
Humble | Health, Wellness & Fitness | 9737613990 | 9 Scotland Rd, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://humble.fit/ | |
D&I Fitness | Health, Wellness & Fitness | 9738215757 | 9W S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://dandifitness.com/ | |
Christina Bennett Pennington, Esq | Law | 9736390600 | 76 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://www.cbennettlaw.com | |
Law Office of Ronald Thompson | Law | ||||
LaChaney’s Dance & Music Academy | Performing Arts & Entertainment | 9733783877 | 1747 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://lovedanceandmusic.com | |
Inspirational Dance | Performing Arts & Entertainment | 9737617236 | 1634 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | http://inspirationaldance.com | |
Progressive Theater | Performing Arts & Entertainment | https://www.progressivetheater.com | |||
Shevy’s Shea’s | Personal & Beauty | ||||
My Hands Your Hair Salon | Personal & Beauty | 9737610283 | 1669 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Hair-Salon/MY-HANDS-YOUR-HAIR-BEAUTY-SALON-371793451098/ | |
Dominican Sparkle | Personal & Beauty | 9737620041 | 1675 Springfield Avenue, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.dominicansparklesalon.com/ | |
Headliner | Personal & Beauty | 9733785941 | 1551 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | ||
Private Quarters | Personal & Beauty | ||||
Gina’s Hair Braiding | Personal & Beauty | 9737620320 | 1846 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | ||
Diamond African Hair Braiding | Personal & Beauty | 6099779985 | 1960 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | http://diamondafricanhairbraidingllc.com | |
Infinite Possibilities Hair Gallery | Personal & Beauty | 9737611250 | 1607 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | ||
Fantasy Hair | Personal & Beauty | 9737627662 | 1731 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | ||
Hair Chalet Multicultural Hair Designers | Personal & Beauty | 9737632272 | 1632 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.hairchalet.com | |
Slek Salon | Personal & Beauty | ||||
D’ Personal Touch Beauty Salon & Spa | Personal & Beauty | 2019272503 | 1910 Springfield Ave\nMaplewood, New Jersey | https://www.facebook.com/Dpersonaltouch/ | |
Strandz | Personal & Beauty | 9739962385 | 1881 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.instagram.com/strandznatural/?hl=en | |
Silked The Salon | Personal & Beauty | 9739134670 | 75 S Orange Ave Ste.210, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://www.instagram.com/stylebybonita | |
Cha Mai’s Hair Salon | Personal & Beauty | 9737634986 | 1876 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | ||
Euphoria Hair and Beauty | Personal & Beauty | 9733272110 | 2 Burnett Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://instagram.com/euphoriainmaplewood?igshid=lsqbjxpmiy42 | |
L’Oquence Hair Salon | Personal & Beauty | 9737622121 | 1703 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.facebook.com/LoquencEHairSalon/ | |
Hawa Place of Fashion/Hair Braiding | Personal & Beauty | 9735191056 | 1552 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | ||
Trax Weave Salon | Personal & Beauty | 9737621611 | 1881 Springfield Ave #2, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.facebook.com/TRAX-The-Weave-Station-120491291308587/ | |
Lumie Salon By Kosia | Personal & Beauty | 260 Valley Street, South Orange, NJ, 07079 | https://www.lumiesalon.com | ||
Global Hair Image | Personal & Beauty | 9733274800 | 124 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://globalhairimage.com/ | |
Steel McLean | Personal & Beauty | 9737635230 | 4 Village Plaza, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://steelmcleanbarbers.com | |
Hair Force Salon | Personal & Beauty | ||||
Demetrius Hair Salon | Personal & Beauty | 9737634247 | 137 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://www.demetriussalon.com | |
Tomeka’s Beauty | Personal & Beauty | 9733788999 | 1980 Springfield Ave # 103, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://tomekasbeauty.com | |
4 The Love of All | Personal & Beauty | https://4theloveofall.com/ | |||
Seven’s Barbershop | Personal & Beauty | 9733274741 | 10 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://www.instagram.com/7sbarbershop/ | |
UpperSchelon Hair | Personal & Beauty | 9737626222 | 1921 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://upperschelon.com/ | |
Desire Hair Salon II/ Barbershop | Personal & Beauty | 9733883138 | 130 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079\n\n317 Irvington Ave. South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://www.instagram.com/desirehair_barbershop/?hl=en | |
Meraki Africa | Professional Services | 3475578487 | https://www.merakiafrica.com | ||
Java’s Compost | Professional Services | 8622055737 | https://www.javascompost.com | ||
Indulgence Day Spa | Professional Services | 9738215609 | 61 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://www.myindulgencedayspa.com/ | |
Christine Joy Design, LLC | Professional Services | https://www.christinejoydesign.com | |||
Our Gang Travel | Professional Services | 9737633616 | 1897 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.ourganggroup.com | |
Tidylosophy | Professional Services | https://www.tidylosophy.com/ | |||
Stanfil Studios | Professional Services | 9734465599 | 1611 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.stainfilstudios.com/ | |
Catherine Mbali Consulting | Professional Services | ||||
Farmers Insurance | Professional Services | ||||
Eric Marquis Harris | Professional Services | ||||
Verizon | Professional Services | 9737637777 | 77 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://www.verizonwireless.com/stores/new-jersey/south-orange/bh-wireless-south-orange-1700922/#/storeDetails | |
Cynthia Lubin | Real Estate | https://instagram.com/cynt4homes | |||
Najjiyyah Perry | Real Estate | ||||
Brightest Shine Homes | Real Estate | 9176020293 | 181 Maplewood Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.bshproperties.com | |
Joanne Watkins | Real Estate | https://joannewatkins.kw.com/ | |||
Melba’s Totes | Shopping | ||||
Protect Minorities | Shopping | ||||
Akuaba Fashions | Shopping | 9732750023 | 1966 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://akuaba-fashions.business.site/ | |
Little Shop of Hip Hop | Shopping | 9733933166 | 111 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://www.facebook.com/littleshopofhiphop | |
Mobile Roots Plant Delivery | Shopping | ||||
Toy Division | Shopping | 9739134932 | 101 Baker Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.toydivisionshop.com | |
Astah’s Fine Art Galley | Shopping | 9737615012 | 1897 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.facebook.com/Astahs-FINE-ART-Gallery-207972255898860/ | |
The Mindful T Shirt Company | Shopping | https://www.mindfultshirt.com | |||
Cafe Word Bookstore | Shopping | ||||
Hibara Stores | Shopping | 9083491664 | 1550 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.hibarastores.com/ | |
Michael Lamont Neckwear | Shopping | 9737631830 | 746 Prospect St, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | http://www.michaellamontneckwear.com | |
10 Regions | Shopping | https://www.etsy.com/shop/10Regions?ref=simple-shop-header-name&listing_id=719706529 | |||
Le Femme Couture Designs | Shopping | 9737630053 | 1809 Springfield Ave\nMaplewood, New Jersey | https://www.facebook.com/LeFemmeCouture/ | |
Urban Cyclery Shop Maplewood | Shopping | 9736958398 | 1945 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.theurbancycleryshop.com/ | |
Top Hat & Tails | Shopping | 9732750080 | 1856 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.tophat-tails.com | |
Maplewood Bike Shed | Shopping | 9739962080 | 1673 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.maplewoodbikeshed.com/ | |
Maplewood Bridal | Shopping | 9082931609 | 1611 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.maplewoodbridal.com/ | |
City Workshop Men’s Supply Co. | Shopping | 9735772013 | 92 Baker Street, Maplewood, NJ 07040 | https://www.cityworkshopmsc.com | |
Osei En Rose | Shopping | https://www.oseienrose.com/ | |||
Glam Fabric & Dressmaker - Glaspie Designs | Shopping | ||||
Fitting Room Gala | Shopping | 9733274600 | 122 S Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://fittingroomgala.com/ | |
Your Reiki Relief | Wellness & Fitness | P.O. Box 218, South Orange, NJ 07079 | https://www.yourreikirelief.com | ||
Elleworx | Wellness & Fitness | ||||
Mr. Body Defining | Wellness & Fitness | ||||
Ibi Zoboi | Writers & Authors |
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