Our goal is to champion island businesses owned by Black people, Indigenous people, and People of Color. The businesses below were submitted to us through social media as well as in person, however, if your business is listed and you feel that it shouldn’t be, or you are a business owner of color and do not yet see your business listed, please let us know so that we can update it appropriately. We continue to strive to amplify melanated voices and motivate change in the Nantucket community. Please join us in these efforts and support these businesses.
FOOD + RESTAURANTS
Nantucket Island Creations Catering
Custom, creative, and distinct dining experiences for private events.
Jermaine Scarlett | nantucketislandcreations.com
or, the Whale
American bistro, bar + patio serving classic favorites and signature donuts
Manny Rojas | otwnantucket.com
Lemon Press Nantucket
Organic and health conscious Middle Eastern + Mediterranean-style cuisine
Rachel Afshari + Darya Gault | lemonpressnantucket.com
Nantucket Trading Post
Fresh El Salvadorian cuisine + convenience store
Dora Tejada | 508-228-6661
Siam to Go
Delicious Thai cuisine and snack bar location inside Nantucket Ice Rink
Bo Sasomsin | siamtogonantucket.com
Boat House / Barcos y Tacos
Fresh, homemade, and authentic Mexican cuisine
Hera Maharjan | barcosytacos.com
Stubby’s
Deli serving a wide variety of fast-casual foods, open late into the night
Hera Maharjan | 508-228-0028
Walter’s
Deli specializing in classic sandwiches, paninis, and hot specialties
Hera Maharjan | 508-228-0010
Thai House
Authentic and signature Thai dishes + drinks
Thairatana Family | ackthaihouse.com
Shangri-La Kitchen
Fresh pan Asian foods, sushi, pizza + more
Bharat Banjara | shangrilakitchen.biz
The Chicken Box
Legendary bar + concert venue known for laid-back fun and good times
Rocky Fox, Packy Norton, John Jordin | thechickenbox.com
RETAIL
Isobel & Cleo
Traditional knitwear using the finest materials from around the world + kitting workshops
Charlotte Hess | isobelandcleo.com
Green Lady Dispensary
Nantucket’s original marijuana dispensary, cultivation facility, extraction lab, and commercial kitchen
Rupert + Nicole Campbell | thegreenladydispensary.com
The Tennis Loft
Nantucket’s hub for all racquet sports and tennis lessons at home or on public courts
Tina Hoskins-Burney | thetennisloft.com
Nantucket Perfume Company
Local perfumery offering signature Nantucket scents + major perfume brands
Patricia + John Harding | nantucketperfumes.com
It’s a Shore Thing
Nantucket gifts, gift wrap, novelties, souvenirs, + stationary
Julia Morash | 508-680-1901
Supple Sirens
Handcrafted, organic, artisanal bath products including soaps, scrubs, lotions, and candles
Bianca Blahnik + Shantaw Bloise-Murphy | supplesirens.com
Motivest
Vests, t-shirts, caps, hats, and jackets made to inspire
Daniel Richards | @motivest2020
PHOTOGRAPHY
Charity-Grace Mofsen Photography
Local scenic photographer offering custom portraits + landscape photographs
Charity-Grace Mofsen | charitygracephotography.com
Sanchez Saunders Fine Art Photography
Local fine art photographer offering prints of Nantucket land + seascapes
Sanchez Saunders | sanchezsaundersphotos.com
Chad Pierre Photography
Local photographer specializing in group photos, portraits + landscapes
Chad Pierre | chadpierrephotography@gmail.com
Michael Thompson Photography
Local fine art photographer specializing in landscapes + wedding photos
Michael R. Thompson | ackshots.com
SALONS + SPAS
Hand in Home
A professional lifestyle service providing clients with luxurious at-home spa services.
Nantucket + Palm Beach
Romania Hunter | handinhomeack.com
Sisters’ Salon & Spa
Local salon offering modern + advanced services for the body, face and hair
Martinez sisters | nantucketspasalon.com
ACK Beauty Salon + Barber Shop
Local salon offering cuts and organic color, facial services, and massages
Ines Martinez + Daiva Utariene | ackbeautysalonbabershop.com
Wilbert’s Barber Shop
Local hair salon + barber shop offering professional hair cuts
Wilbert Garcia | 508-208-7477
Scissorhands
Hair salon offering services including balayage, barbering, blowouts, and intensive treatments
Richard HoShue + Colleen Murphy | scissorhandsnantucket.com
SERVICES
Nantucket Sleighride
The island’s first and only luxury charter bus company providing fun + entertainment
Tania Thompson | nantucket-sleighride.com
Hensley Services
Computer and laptop repair, installation, website design, + networking services
Lovell Hensley | hcrsales.com
Victor Marrett Painting
Professional painting and home caretaking
Victor Marrett | 508-221-8550
Carla Zenis Cleaning and Concierge
Professional home, beginning/end of season, turnover cleaning + concierge services
Carla Zenis | 508-680-4841
Mind Time Coaching
Life coaching, strategic intervention, and consulting services
Moirar M. Leveille | mindtimecoaching.com
Yuri’s Tiling
Tiling and construction services
Yuri + Sanchez Saunders | 8 Maryann Dr.
Atlantic Drywall & Plastering
General drywall and plastering services
Jim Barros | 508-292-1658
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We also encourage our readers to shop local businesses owned by people of color at the Sustainable Farmers Market, available to shop online here.
Photo from Twitter via @SunCommon.
