Hot Heritage Maple Reserve
A bold maple syrup experience layered with smoke, sweetness, and Southern heat.
Soul in Every Bite.
Culture in Every Stack.
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Restaurant Coming Soon
The Founder’s Dinner Experience
An Evening of Food, Heritage, and Legacy
Join AJ Jones Jr. for an intimate dining experience inspired by the vision behind Melanin & Maple™, The Legacy Wall™, and Women Who Seasoned History™.
More than a dinner, this is an evening of storytelling, culture, connection, and purpose.
Guests will enjoy a curated dining experience while hearing the story behind the brand, the mission, and the movement that inspired it.
Reservations Now Open
Limited Seating
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Melanin & Maple™️
Signature Product Collection
Before our doors open, we’re bringing the Melanin & Maple experience to your table.
Introducing our first signature products:
Soul In Every Bite. Culture In Every Stack.
PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN
Soul Fire Maple
A bold maple-infused blend that brings deep sweetness with a warm, soulful kick.
$19.99
Original Southern Brown Sugar Stack(20 oz)
A rich, buttery brown sugar blend inspired by the warmth and sweetness of the Southern kitchen.
$19.99
Ruptured Shoulder, Unbroken Promise™
E-Book — $9.99
Paperback — $19.99
Hardcover — $34.99
Meet AJ Jones
Accomplished entrepreneur and business professional with extensive experience in food service management, business ownership, operations, administration, training, and organizational development.
Founder of Melanin & Maple Soul Food & Pancake House LLC, a heritage-inspired, kosher-inspired, pork-free restaurant concept emphasizing culinary excellence, hospitality, cultural preservation, and community engagement. Skilled in restaurant operations, menu development, staff training, inventory management, purchasing, marketing, customer service, and strategic planning, with a strong commitment to excellence, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
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What Our Guests Are Saying
Hear from our delighted guests about their experience!
Tameka Johnson
The pancakes here are divine, truly a soul food treasure!
Michael Brown
Exceptional service and flavors that celebrate our heritage!