Support Woman-Owned Businesses

Woman-Owned

As Pasadena celebrates Women's History Month, we encourage visitors to support local woman-owned businesses.

Women have played a pivotal part of shaping Pasadena's culture. From NASA/JPL's "human calculator" Rocket Girls, to Octavia Butler (author), to Sally Field (actress), to Julia Child (chef), to Julia Morgan (architect), to Loretta Thompson-Glickman (first Black mayor of Pasadena), to the 1999 US Women's Soccer Team, and so many more, these women have set records and defied boundaries in their fields.

We are more than proud of the ladies who have left their mark on our city, and we encourage you to join us in supporting all the women in Pasadena as they continue to make it a great place to live. Below is a list of some of the local restaurants and retailers owned, run, and lovingly cared for by the women of Pasadena.

Lyd & Mo Photography produces expressive images that convey spirit and authenticity. They value unique, engaging, and inspiring ideas for branding, portraits,...

Located in the Harry Potter-esque Burlington Arcade shopping area of the South Lake District, Mandarin Coffee Shop is a small, woman-owned AAPI business...

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant has been sharing authentic Mexican dishes since 1977. Guests enter a warm, inviting space and leave as family -- with plenty of...

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It was 100 years ago that Jesucita Mijares fled the revolution in Mexico, searching for a new life for her family. After settling in Pasadena, she opened a...

Beloved, Old-Fashioned Breakfast. Millie's Cafe was established in 1926 and remains committed to offering the best ingredients prepared the traditional way...

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Mercadito Monarca is a women-owned, family-run local retailer that carries unique handmade gifts that include apparel, home decor, jewelry, art, etc. The shop...

Latina-owned wine store and wine bar "Wine, dine and theatrics" - Beverly Press & Park Labrea News Monopole by Wine RX, a wine bar in the Playhouse Village...

Motto Tea Cafe is the place for premium tea drink selections. They use ingredients sourced from arround the globe and guarantee that all are natural...

My Zero Waste Store (previously Ban SUP Refill) is on a mission to reduce greenhouse gasses and single-use plastic consumption. Their shop has a variety of...

Neon Retro Arcade is a "new" entertainment concept that celebrates the history of video games. Proudly featuring 40+ classic arcade games and pinball machines...

Vietnamese Cuisine. Nha Trang Vietnamese Cuisine is a family-owned restaurant that has been proudly serving the community for more than a decade in the San...

Nicola is a seasoned professional photographer with over 20 years of experience and has called Pasadena home for more than 17 years. Her deep passion for...