Black Coffee Northwest is more than a café—it’s a cultural anchor and community center in Seattle’s Central District. Founded by Darnesha and Erwin Weary, this Black family-owned business blends coffee excellence with social impact. It serves ethically sourced coffee alongside locally baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and pastries, all in a bold, unapologetically Black space adorned with murals, educational messaging, and Afrocentric art.

The café is known for empowering youth through its nonprofit arm, which includes mentorship, job training, barista education, leadership development, and political advocacy. Black Coffee NW actively addresses issues like systemic racism, gun violence, and youth incarceration—offering programming,…