Women-Owned Businesses in Center City

March is Women’s History Month. There's no better time to celebrate and support the women-owned businesses that are essential to our community. Explore the list below for restaurants, retail stores, and more. 

Beauty, Home and Apparel

Beads by Joyce
Beads by Joyce offers authentic, high-quality beads made in Ghana that are symbols of heritage, beauty, and self-expression, rooted in centuries-old traditions.  
📍 Fashion District, 901 Market Street 
🔗 Website 

Beaudee Lash Bar
Beaudee Lash Bar is a family-run local business staffed with licensed and experienced technicians and offering their own brand of high-quality lash products. 
📍1126 Walnut Street, 2nd floor
🔗Website

Casa Vida Style 
Casa Vida has relocated to Walnut Street, bringing an eclectic mix of vintage fashion, handmade jewelry, home goods, and wellness items to Rittenhouse.
📍 2003 Walnut Street 
🔗 Website  

Daya Aesthetics 
Daya Aesthetics is a premier destination for beauty and wellness specializing in lash lifts, brow lamination, classic skincare treatments, and advanced facial rejuvenation. 
📍 15 S. 21st Street 
🔗 Website 

DVINITI Skin Care
Known as Philly's 'Mad Scientist Gone Good,' Marquita Robinson Garcia, a cosmetic chemist turned entrepreneur, has a mission to bring personalized skincare to the masses.
📍 1500 Locust Street, Suite 3801
🔗 Website 

Fleur De Lis Boutique
Located in Rittenhouse, this boutique has everything you need for a night out, a casual outing and everything in between. 
📍2107 Walnut Street
🔗 Instagram

Joan Shepp 
Since 1999, Joan Shepp has been selling luxury fashion to Center City fashionistas, providing quality styles from emerging designers and established brands.  
📍 1903 Walnut Street 
🔗 Website 

Hair Vyce 
Hair Vyce Studio has expanded its University City business with its second location in Rittenhouse Square, offering hair extensions, scalp treatments, nail services and more.  
📍 1722 Sansom Street 
🔗 Website 

L. Priori Jewelry
From creating custom engagement rings to redesigning heirloom pieces to a carefully curated jewelry selection, everything at L. Priori is hand selected and designed in-house.  
📍1718 Chestnut Street #300
🔗 Website

Open House
Explore chic home goods, decor, apparel, greeting cards and much more in this eclectic Midtown Village shop. 
📍 107 S. 13th Street 
🔗Website

Rebel
Rebel carries high-quality, functional and fashionable pieces that you can seamlessly incorporate into your everyday life, from work to play and from day to night.  
📍116 S. 19th Street
🔗 Website

Rescue Spa
Rescue Spa is a full-service day spa founded by Danuta Mieloch. Skin care is her business, and Rescue strives to make clients feel their best through restoration and rejuvenation.   
📍1811 Walnut Street
🔗Website

Verde
Pop into Verde for trendy gifts to treat yourself or others with a selection of signature chocolates, jewelry and much more. 
📍 108 S. 13th Street
🔗Website

Restaurants and Eateries

a.kitchen + a.bar
The American-inspired restaurant inside the AKA Rittenhouse Square is operated by High Street Hospitality Group, founded by James Beard Foundation Award winner Ellen Yin.  
📍135 S. 18th Street
🔗 Website

Andra Hem
Andra Hem is a Scandinavian-inspired cocktail lounge located in Rittenhouse Square. 
📍218 S. 16th Street
🔗 Website

Bar Bombón
Try some plant-based takes on traditional Puerto Rican dishes, including smoked ‘pork’ pernil (made with jackfruit) and Buffalo cauliflower tacos, at Bar Bombón. 
📍 133 S. 18th Street
🔗Website

Barbuzzo
Barbuzzo is a Midtown Village must-visit, serving mouthwatering Mediterranean classics including crafted cheese and charcuterie boards, plus specialty pizzas and pastas.  
📍 110 S. 13th Street
🔗Website

Bud & Marilyn’s
An American-inspired spot operating with a focus on great food and drink with genuine hospitality, providing classic dishes with creative cocktails. 
📍1234 Locust Street
🔗Website

Charlie was a sinner.
Charlie was a sinner is a premier cocktail lounge with flavorful and innovative vegan offerings to perfectly complement each drink. 
📍 131 S. 13th Street
🔗Website

Dara Thai 
Dara Thai in Midtown Village specializes in traditional Thai dishes. Their motto, "The Star of Thai Home Cooking," reflects the owners’ commitment to their heritage and family recipes.
📍1221 Walnut Street  
🔗 Website   

Darling Jack’s Tavern
Stop by Darling Jack’s Tavern, the latest restaurant by Safran Turney Hospitality, a mainstay for refined casual comfort foods and craft cocktails. 
📍104 S. 13th Street 
🔗Website 

Grandma's Philly
Experience Philadelphia’s first Thai tapas by Chef Locket. Everything is freshly made on-premises from locally sourced ingredients.   
📍1304 Walnut Street
🔗Website

Her Place Supper Club
This Michelin-star awarded spot is kind of like a restaurant but kind of like a dinner party. The changing menu leans French and Italian with some Jewish touches swirled in.
📍1740 Sansom Street
🔗 Website

La Cucina at the Market
Improve your culinary skills with top-rated cooking classes on Market East at La Cucina at the Market. 
📍 1206 Arch Street
🔗Website

Little Nonna’s
Little Nonna’s whips up everyone's favorite Italian fare and a carefully curated selection of wines, all in an intimate and relaxed space.  
📍 1234 Locust Street
🔗Website

Mac Mart
Found outside the Comcast Technology Center, enjoy a plethora of variations of a comforting classic mac ‘n’ cheese at Mac Mart. 
📍1800 Arch Street
🔗Website 

My Loup
Located near Rittenhouse Square, My Loup is a collaboration of award-winning chefs and owners Alex Kemp and Amanda Shulman. The Michelin-recognized menu features French inspired market fare with an emphasis on peak freshness.  
📍2005 Walnut Street
🔗Website

The Bread Room  
This cozy concept from High Street Hospitality blends artisan baking with community engagement. By day, it offers fresh pastries, breads, and sandwiches; by night, it transforms into a space for baking workshops and culinary events. 
📍 834 Chestnut Street 
🔗 Website 

The Ground
The Ground Rittenhouse opened in the spring of 2024, offering a frequently changing menu in a cozy space filled with plants and gifts made by local creators.   
📍120 S. 13th Street
🔗Website

Vita
This new sweet spot in Rittenhouse is part gelateria and part cafe. Before you grab a bite, step through the red door into a hidden restaurant with homemade pasta and Italian wine.  
📍261 S. 17th Street
🔗Website

Reading Terminal Market

Reading Terminal Market is one of America’s largest and oldest public markets. Below are just a few of the women-owned and co-owned businesses you’ll find there. For a complete list, check out this link.

Chef Beth’s Kitchen
Chef Beth Esposito, a native South Philadelphian and chef for more than 26 years, has been featured on the Food Network, Rachael Ray and local television stations for her creative cuisine.  
📍 Reading Terminal Market  
🔗 Website

Contessa’s French Linens
At Contessa’s French Linens, you’ll find an array of imported and American-made table linens, plus aprons, towels, soaps, porcelain and stoneware serving pieces, and more. 
📍Reading Terminal Market  
🔗 Website

El Merkury at the Market
El Merkury was founded by Sofia Deleon to create a modern Guatemalan deli with fresh tortillas, pupusas, churros made to order and more.  
📍Reading Terminal Market 
🔗 Website

Flying Monkey Bakery
Elizabeth Halen opened Flying Monkey Bakery in 2010 inside the Reading Terminal Market. Every whoopie pie, brownie and cookie is lovingly baked from scratch in small batches.  
📍Reading Terminal Market 
🔗Website

Market Blooms
Lilies or chrysanthemums, tulips or roses, it’s impossible not to find something beautiful at Market Blooms, Reading Terminal’s resident florist.   
📍Reading Terminal Market 
🔗Website

Did we miss your business within Center City District’s boundaries? Please email us at shop@centercityphila.org with more information.   

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