Black Leaf Vegan Cafe

Black Leaf Vegan Cafe is a Black-owned family business founded by married couple Derrick and Taria Slack in spring 2021 as Indiana’s first vegan food truck before opening their brick-and-mortar location in the Canal District at 335 West 9th Street in October 2022. The cafe serves an all-vegan menu featuring plant-based burgers, tacos, nachos, brats, and comfort food items, with the mission of providing life-sustaining plant-based products that heal the mind, body, and soul while promoting healthy lifestyles. Active in community involvement, Black Leaf Vegan participates in local festivals and fairs, offers event catering, hosts regular community events like jazz and wine tastings, and received recognition through a $10,000 grant from the Coramino Fund to support Black and Latinx-owned businesses.