Madison is home to so many women-owned businesses, that you might not even know one of your favorite spots is owned by a woman. Here are just a few that you can find around town (list will be on-going). 

  1. Ancora: Tori Gerding is the owner of what will soon be four Ancora coffee shops. (She also owns Lola’s Hi-Lo Lounge  with her husband Matt and chef Evan Dannells.) These coffee shops are also popular places to grab a bite to eat.
  2. Bloom Bake Shop: Owned by Annemarie Maitri & Mark Pavlovich, tasty, scratch-made, home bakery, deli and cake pre-order shop with vegan/gluten free selections as well as traditional bakery.  1851 Monroe St., Madison WI & 557 North St., Madison, WI
  3. Budding Butterfly: Beautiful gift boutique/Spirtual shop in Sun Prairie that carries jewelry, gemstones and minerals. Owner Kristi Braswell. 101 E. Main St., Sun Prairie, WI 53590
  4. Dairy Godmother/Stellie’s Ice Cream: Delicious, creative Ice cream & frozen yogurt flavors, and food stands owned by Stella Buckley. 44 E. Mifflin St., Madison
  5. Dykman’s Time Shop: Tracy Schoohs took over her father’s shop established over 40 years ago. Sales, services, repairs and restoration. 2701 University Ave. C 
  6. ECL Wellness: Teri Wians and Liz Sterk own ECL Wellness Center.  The business is a family-owned business that specializes in laser hair removal, electrolysis, and vein treatments. 6510 Grand Teton Plaza # 412, Madison, WI 53719 See website for DISCOUNT COUPON!
  7. Every Bitch Needs a Scrunchie: Kenzie Beam opened her boutique/coffee shop on the first floor of the Roundhouse Apartments near the UW-Madison campus. Her business started as an online shop with pop-up events and she opened her brick-and-mortar store this past April. 626 Langdon St.
  8. Facial Collective: Facials, medical aesthetics, lymphatic massage-all around professional skincare. Founded by Jan Zalud. 426 W. Gilman St.
  9. Giant Jones Brewing: This local brewery in Madison is owned by spouses Erika and Jessica Jones. They started producing beers in 2018, creating high-ABV drinks that combine classic and modern flavors. 931 E. Main St.
  10. Goats Trail Off-Road Apparel Company: Screen printing/t-shirt prints using quality, sustainable material owned by Stephanie Beale. 9601 Hill Creek Dr., Verona
  11. Good Day Shop: Sarah Artz founded the Good Day Shop, a boutique curated with ethically sourced home and lifestyle products. 1925 Monroe St.
  12. Icky Sticky: Jessica Jackson owns a unique, mini local empire for coffee, Ice cream, frozen yogurt and shaved ice.  Also features Belgian waffles, quiches and paninis. Play spaces for kids available  Three locations: 1225 Springdale St., Mt. Horeb, 410 D’Onfrio Dr., Madison & 407 West Verona Ave., Verona.
  13. Ivory Room Piano Bar: Hilarious, all-request, dueling piano bar. Owned by Julia Stoleson, born and raised in Madison, WI.With her expertise from growing up in the business to her love for music and design, she created a place that gives people the chance to “forget about life for a while”. 116 W. Mifflin St.
  14. Lake City Books: Owned by Molly Fish, independent bookstore featuring gifts, puzzles and new and used books. 107 N. Hamilton St., Madison
  15. Little Pop Color Shop: Adorable home decor, children’s toys & games, arts & crafts, and books. Self-care, stationary and candles. Owned by Allison Klingbiel. 4703 Monona Dr #2
  16. Loure Aesthetics & Wellness: Photofacials, medical weight loss, hormone health, botox, filler, hair removal, chemical peels, microneedling, dermatology, light therapy, IV hydration, lashes and brow wax and tint. Check website for DISCOUNTS!
  17. Lyon Road Art Academy: Fine Art classes, workshops and events and Maker’s space available. Owned by Kaitlin Walsh-check website for DISCOUNTS! 1100 Frank H St., Suite 7, Waunakee
  18. Madtown Maids: Offers basic, deep, move-in/out, post-construction, and exterior services. Owned by Parker and Emily. Support@madtownmaids.com
  19. Mariah Jones Photo: Owner Mariah Jones, focuses on human connections and creating/capturing love stories. 101 N. Hamilton St., Madison
  20. Marie’s Soul Food: Marissa Holmes owns Marie’s Soul Food on Monroe Street. From catfish to sauced-up fried chicken there is a ton of great comfort food for folks to try. 1637 Monroe St.
  21. McKenna Patterson Photography: Focused on emotive storytelling, creative headshots, portraits, couples, maternity & family photography. Owner Kelly McKenna Patterson. 2160 Atwood Ave., Madison
  22. Monsoon Siam: This restaurant on Atwood Avenue is owned by Dutdao Wonglaka. With traditional dishes like Train Fried Rice or Pad Thai, Wonglaka brings Thai dishes to the Madison community. 2326 Atwood Ave.
  23. Olive and Herb: Owned by Lori Hackman, local olive expert. Find flavored olive oils, balsamic vinegar and other specialty foods sold in an Italian grocery store.  2824 Prairie Lakes Drive #102, Sun Prairie
  24. Out-U-Go!: With 25 years of experience, Insured and Bonded owner Rachel Krause, offers dog walking, and pet sitting. 345 West Washington Ave., Madison
  25. Revel: Sarah Van Dyke created Revel that offers Craft Bars, creative workshops and private events as well as custom craft kits ranging from $14-$45. 610 Junction Rd., Madison
  26. Revive Salt Therapy & Wellness: Owner Gail offers the perfect self-care experience with infrared & salt therapy. 214 W. Main St., Cambridge
  27. Rock N Glam Salon: Specializing in hair extensions, waxing and the area’s premier hair and nail salon owned by Angela Bires. CHECK WEBSITE FOR DISCOUNT COUPONS! 6602 Grand Teton Plaza Suite 130, Madison.
  28. Rosy Cheeks Dancewear: Owned by Mary Lou Reinwand, Rosy Cheeks is Madison’s largest custom dance and gymnastic attire store. See website for DISCOUNT COUPON! 6045 Monona Dr, Monona
  29. Spatacular Skin: Owner Monica Morrison is a licensed cosmetologist, with over 15 years of experience in skincare and cosmetics. Customized facials, waxing, make-up services and sound lounge therapy. 1 Point Place, suite 106, Madison, WI 53719
  30. The Cozy Home: Consignment furniture and home decor. Owned by mother-daughter team, La Rae Richard and Leah Hernandez. 2 locations-6330 Monona Dr, and 6801 University Ave
  31. The Purple Goose: Owned by Halley J. Jones, has two adorable boutiques in Paoli and Verona, women’s clothing, accessories and jewelry. 205 S. Main St., Verona 
  32. Thistle & Elm: This boutique owned by Megan Hanlon opened in November selling a variety of neutral, classic basics for all styles. 703 N. High Point Rd.
  33. Tidy Into Joy: Home organization company owned by Julie Regina, that focuses on decluttering and transforming your home into the tidy sanctuary it deserves to be. Covers Madison, South Central Wisconsin and beyond. julie@tidyintojoy.com
  34. TZ Cleaning Services: Commercial and home standard and deep cleaning, maid services, and move-in and move-out cleanings owned by Teresa Mejia. 1212 S. Thompson Dr., Madison 
  35. Viking Leather: By appointment only 608-695-3597 owned and operated by Toby. Custom leather work and repairs covering patches and alterations for jackets, chaps, saddle bags, belts, wallets, horse saddles, harnesses, luggage and purses.  2450 Fairview St., Stoughton.
  36. Wayward Tattoo: This tattoo shop was opened by Audra Grosz, Gabe Joyner, and Claire Warhus in May 2019 with an emphasis on inclusivity for all. 413 E. Washington Ave.
  37. Wisconsin Cheese Company:Owned by Tara Pearson, your place to find Wisconsin cheese, smoked summer sausage and gift boxes. 4645 State Highway 138, Oregon
  38. Work Horse: Life coach Kristy Blattner, created “7 Steps To Recalibrate Your Life, Business and Finances In Under 12 weeks.” Greenbush, Madison, WI.
  39. ZDough: Owner Kira Rama created her own food-grade, non-toxic and  beautifully scented play-doh, to stimulate all the senses. Made with essential oils and can be created to appeal to every occasion. Madison, WI