Celebrate and uplift Black-owned food businesses.
Celebrating 10 Years of Culture, Community & Culinary Excellence!⠀⠀⠀Celebrating 10 Years of Culture,
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Culture, Community & Culinary Excellence!⠀⠀⠀Celebrating 10 Years of Culture, Community & Culinary
Excellence!⠀⠀⠀
event dates:
August 10–17, 2025
Across Madison, Dane County, and Surrounding Areas
Kick-off Event
vote for your favorite BRW EXPERIENCE
Help us crown the best of Black Restaurant Week!
From your favorite entrees to standout service, cast your vote and show love to the restaurants, caterers, food trucks, and specialty vendors that wowed you.- Voting opens August 10 at 2:00 PM
- Voting ends August 17 at 11:59PM
- Winners announced at our September 18 Celebration Event
WHy it matters
For 10 years, Madison Black Restaurant Week has been a platform to:
Encourage residents and visitors alike to explore new dining experiences.
Drive economic impact and visibility for local entrepreneurs.
Showcase the cultural richness and resilience of Madison’s Black community.
EXPLORE THE WEEK
Share the Flavor,
Support the Culture
Give the gift of good food and community with a Black Restaurant Week Gift Certificate.
Perfect for friends, family, coworkers, or clients — these certificates can be redeemed
at participating local restaurants during MBRW 2025.
Available in $25 increments,
gift certificates are a great way to support Black-owned businesses while treating
someone to a delicious experience.
Choose your
delivery method:
- Pick up at the MBCC office
- Or have it mailed directly to you
Take Black Restaurant Week beyond the plate with official MBRW gear! We’ve got a limited batch of vintage tees and apparel from past years — available while supplies last.
Every purchase helps support our mission and keeps the spirit of MBRW alive all year long.
Quantities are limited — grab yours before they’re gone!
past highlights
10 Years of Flavor, Culture & Community
We’re honoring a decade of Black Restaurant Week with a look back at the memories that built this movement.
See the moments that brought us here — and where we’re headed next.
See the moments that brought us here — and where we’re headed next.
10 for 10: Celebrate with a Gift
In honor of 10 years of impact, join us by giving in increments of 10—$10, $100, or $1,000. Your donation helps sustain Black Restaurant Week and fund ongoing efforts to uplift local Black entrepreneurs. Every dollar goes directly toward events, coaching, capital access, and business development.
Support Black-Owned Businesses
GET INVOLVED
Let's make this a
destination year
Whether you're local or traveling in, Madison Black Restaurant Week 2025 is your opportunity to taste, support, and celebrate Black excellence in the kitchen and beyond.
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