Whether you are participating in A Day Without a Woman or are simply interested in supporting female entrepreneurs, check out the list below to view women-owned retail shops and restaurants in Boulder. When the organizers of the Women’s March asked supporters to shop at women-owned retailers on March 8, it got me wondering – which shops and restaurants in Boulder are run by women? So I started researching. Check out the list below, an inspiring collection of proud Boulder business owners.
The research continues – if you know a Boulder retailer run by a female entrepreneur not listed here, please fill out the form at the bottom of this page. I am currently working on a second list, featuring women-owned service-based businesses, if you would like to be featured, please fill out the form or contact me.
The list is long, if you are looking for something specific, here are some helpful links to the categories:
Cindy McClelland owns Changes in Latitude, offering a full selection of fashionable, easy-care travel clothing, luggage, electrical adapters, maps, books and other travel accessories.
Two sisters, Jenny and Becca own Clothes Pony & Dandelion Toys, specializing in children’s clothing, shoes, books, toys, baby gifts, infant carriers, cloth diapers as well as maternity clothing, diaper bags, shoes and accessories.
Lynne Milot owns Grandrabbit’s Toy Shoppe, featuring a wide range of hand chosen, educational and fun toys for gifts, holidays, birthdays or any special occasion.
Doris J. Houghland owns The Peppercorn, specializing in cookware, coffee and coffee accessories, bedding and bath items, personal care products and dinnerware.
Judi Lesta owns The Amazing Garage Sale, an upscale resale store specializing in mid-century items, antique, vintage and retro furniture, collectible art and estate jewelry.
Boulder’s oldest and largest resale store for children and moms-to-be.
Kerri Radicella owns Childish Things Boutique, specializing in new and very gently used clothing, toys, and furniture, new cloth diapers and kid friendly, eco-friendly products.
Art Parts is a local non-profit, offering a fascinating variety of industry surplus, plus new and gently used art/craft/school and other unusual, resourceful materials, all at 30 – 90% off retail.
Elfriede Gamow owns Elfriede’s Fine Fabrics, Boulder’s trusted source for extraordinary quilting and garment fabrics at reasonable prices as well as sewing classes.
Fabricate features a wide array of fabrics decor as well as crafty books and kits, unique gifts made by local artists, and patterns and notions for sewing, quilting, embroidery, and felting!
Bricolage Gallery is one of just a few national galleries to specialize in assemblage, mixed media, found object, & bricolage artworks. Local & international art exhibits change every 6 weeks. Free.
Whitney Gleave owns the fabulous Boss Lady Pizza, serving pizza all day! Breakfast, lunch and dinner, with gluten–free, vegetarian and vegan options available whole pie and by-the-slice.
Gourmet Breakfast and Lunch Sandwiches on Pearl Street
Marcy Miller owns the Organic Sandwich Company, specializing in delicious, organic sandwiches including breakfast and lunch classics as well as vegan and gluten free options.
Professional chocolatier and pastry chef, Sarah Amorese owns Piece, Love & Chocolate, a sweet shop and café specializing in chocolates and baked goods.
Pastry Chef Shamane Simons owns Shamane’s Bake Shoppe, specializing in baked goods and desserts including wedding cakes, also serving breakfast, lunch and coffee.
Toula Georgakopoulos and Evey Caravello own Taco Junky & Tequila Bar, a playful interpretation of a postmodern eclectic taqueria/cantina serving delicious fare that’s outside the box.
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