posted Feb 28, 2024

Woman-Owned Businesses in Lancaster

Discover woman-owned businesses in Lancaster and support the community by enjoying a wide assortment of restaurants, cafes, salons, and more.

Whether you’re seeking new places to eat or planning a wellness adventure, find female-led businesses that cater to your needs.

Food

Retail

Attractions

Beauty & Wellness

Food

Blazin’ J’s
15 E King Street
Located in downtown Lancaster, this casual eatery features Southern comfort food, offering fried chicken sandwiches and sides of waffles.

Butter and Bean
100 S Queen Street
Make your way to the Southern Market Lancaster, exploring baked goods, savory meals, and coffee at Butter and Bean.

Cafe 301
This food truck travels around the Lancaster County area with scrumptious eats, including fried chicken, waffles, mac and cheese, and grits.

Christina’s Criollo
23 N Market Street
Nestled in Lancaster Central Market, Christina’s Criollo specializes in Puerto Rican cuisine, cooking yuca and empanadas to perfection.

Cocina Mexicana
112 N Water Street
Authentic dishes, vibrant decor, and welcoming services are some of the unforgettable delights at Cocina Mexicana.

Concrete Rose
910 S Duke Street Suite 105
This combined micro-winery, tapas bar, and bookstore contains African-inspired dishes and drinks, as well as a diverse selection of books.

Flora’s Restaurant
306 N Mulberry Street
Flora’s Restaurant serves mouthwatering Latin American cuisine, featuring mofongo relleno, tres leches cupcakes, and pernil.

GEM's Foods
601 N. Queen Street
Gem’s Foods is a family-owned catering business that offers a variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner packages for any occasion.

Inna's Pierogi Shop
811 Rothsville Rd., Lititz
Pierogi's are a long tradition for Inna, past down through generations. Today you can buy their frozen pierogi's in local grocery stores or hot and ready at their storefront in Lititz or Lancaster City.

Lemon Street Market
241 W Lemon StreetThis independently owned grocery store fills its shelves with organic and locally sourced products, from vegan and gluten-free items to fresh produce and baked goods.

Merrymaker Catering
Planning a special event with a large group? Merrymaker Catering is a Lancaster-based service which provides a variety of delectable bites, whether you’re craving assorted sandwiches and salads or sweet pastries and cinnamon rolls.

Nikki’s Custard
1831 Oregon Pike
Cool down with spoonfuls of frozen sweetness at Nikki’s Custard. Available flavors will vary on a daily basis, but some of this shop’s previous creations include espresso-, banana nutter butter-, s’mores-, and blackberry-infused custard.

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Passenger Coffee & Tea Showroom
7 W King Street
Step into the airy space of Passenger Coffee & Tea Showroom, enjoying expertly made lattes and macchiatos.

Prince Street Cafe
15 N Prince Street
Prince Street Cafe is a spacious coffee shop with a menu that’s filled with exquisite coffee options and morning bites.

Rafiki Shoppe
833 2nd Street
This local catering company creates flavorful meals with different cuisines, whether you’re craving samosas and dolmas or falafels and baklavas.

Smoky Flavors LLC
Smoky Flavors is a catering service that specializes in classic barbecue, as well as a variety of fine dining cuisines.

Stroopies
141N N Duke Street
Foodies with a sweet tooth will enjoy savoring a variety of stroopwafels at Stroopies–a cookie shop specializing in one-of-a-kind flavors.

The Big 5 African Cuisine
630 N Plum Street
This inviting restaurant will captivate your tastebuds with an array of various African cuisines, offering curries, stews, fufu, and samosas.

Upohar World Kitchen
800 New Holland Avenue Rear
Uphoar World Kitchen is a catering company that provides gluten-free and vegan options, creating decadent meals ranging from Caribbean and Latin American classics to Mediterranean and West African dishes.

Walk-O Taco
This Lancaster-based food truck travels around the area with pork belly tacos, crab tostones, and spicy mac and cheese.

Zoetropolis Cinema Stillhouse
112 N Water Street
Uncover independent films and foreign documentaries while savoring Sunday brunch or a decadent dinner at this intimate movie theater.

Retail

Basura Thrift Boutique
106 E King Street
Basura Thrift Boutique spotlights chic second accessories and clothing with affordable prices.

Bunyaad Marketplace
19 E Main Street
Bunyaad is rug shop in downtown Lititz specializing in fair trade, high-quality Pakistani rugs.

Chyatee
101 N Queen Street Suite 103
This clothing shop cultivates sustainable fashion with vibrant fabrics and exquisite silhouettes, utilizing ethically sourced and eco-conscious materials.

Deja Vu Consignment Boutique
3090 Harrisburg Pike 2nd Floor
Enter the friendly atmosphere of Deja Vu Consignment Boutique, where a curated selection of stylish clothes and attentive services bring an unforgettable experience.

Earth to Lititz
56 E Main Street, Lititz
Earth to Lititz is a shop that delivers forward-thinking style for earth-conscious living. They are a sustainable shop focused on apparel, footwear, accessories and skincare that tread lighting on the plant.

Fashion Cents Consignment - Ephrata & Strasburg
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Consign something for the whole family at Fashion Cents! From women's clothing, to children's toys and baby gear, to home goods, there truly is something to find for everyone.

Happy Happy Joy Joy
57 East King St.
A combination design studio and maximalist retail shop, Happy Happy Joy Joy is a destination dedicated to celebrating individuality and amplifying the creators and makers who support our self-expression.

Makes Scents Natural Spa Line
100 W Walnut Street
Treat yourself to a wide range of skincare and wellness products at Makes Scents Natural Spa Line, taking in pleasant aromas from soy candles, body butters, scrubs, oils, and lip balms.

Nicole Taylor Boutique
325 N Queen Street b01
Nicole Taylor Boutique is a local store selling ethically sourced accessories, clothing, and home goods.

Purse-N-Ality Handbag Shop
217 E King Street
This downtown-situated shop sells an assortment of handbags with various sizes, materials, and budget-friendly options.

Redeux Vintage
323 N Queen Street
Browse through an artfully curated collection of thrifted and modern keepsakes, whether you’re looking for hats and scarves or jewelry and cosmetics.

The Felted Fox
2029 Miller Rd, East Petersburg
Join a community of crafts and cats! The Felted Fox is a woman-owned craft shop building a community of amateur crafters and supporting rescue cats in Lancaster, PA.

Attractions

Busy Bodies Play Cafe
35 S Willowdale Drive, Store 1815
Busy Bodies is an indoor play space for young kids to learn through play. Visit Busy Bodies Play Cafe at The Shops @ Rockvale or at their new location in downtown Lancaster.

The Candy Factory (TCF)
342 N Queen Street #D
Connect, collaborate, and create at The Candy Factory, a coworking and meeting space nestled in a beautifully renovated warehouse in the heart of Lancaster.

kayakLanCo
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Looking for adventure? kayakLanCo has you covered with self-guided kayak experiences all throughout Lancaster County.

One With Nature Forest Therapy
3510 Willow Street Pike, Willow Street
"Nature is the therapist --the Guide just opens the doors.” In the fast-paced world, slowing down can seem daunting but is vital. Come enjoy the peace of wild things. One With Nature Forest Therapy helps relax and reconnect you with nature, yourself and your group or team members. The Walk concludes with a traditional tea ceremony and light refreshments.

Tiny Town
533 Janet Ave
Tiny Town is big fun for little people! Bring your little ones to experience an indoor tiny village made just for them.

Unique Lancaster Experiences
342 N Queen Street #D
Unique Lancaster Experiences offers different tours in downtown Lancaster, whether you’re seeking food adventures or a pedaling exploration of the city.

Beauty & Wellness

Beauty By Judelyne Wellness Spa
313 W Liberty Street #362
Unwind with a massage, a meditation session, and a custom facial treatment at Beauty By Judelyne Wellness Spa.

BLM (Barber Lives Matter) Hair Studio
131 N Water Street Apt 1
BLM (Barber Lives Matter) Hair Studio features an assorted range of services, ranging from haircuts and coloring to loc and dread maintenance.

Body and Sole Reflexology
1821 Oregon Pike Suites B-C
Soothe your senses and leave your stress behind with a relaxing Reflexology treatment, Facial or Therapeutic Massage.

CrossFit Uncompromised
1905 Olde Homestead Lane
CrossFit Uncompromised cultivates a positive environment with knowledgeable coaches, heart-pumping workouts, and engaging programs.

Damaris Hair Salon
521 E King Street
Discover premier cutting and styling features with budget-friendly prices and a warm ambience at Damaris Hair Salon.

Jannat Beauty Design
727 Hershey Avenue
This local hair studio offers a variety of services, ranging from hair styling and coloring to keratin treatment and perming.

Kreations By Alexis Unisex Salon
302 E New Street
Professional treatments and an attentive staff are just some of the delightful experiences at this local hair salon.

Longevity Lancaster
301 N Queen Street
Personalized training and coaching programs shine as custom wellness programs for all individuals at this workout spot.

M.A.K. by Judy Hair Salon
402 W Orange Street
This beauty salon focuses on providing hair styling, eyebrow waxing, and makeup services.

Move It Studio
33 N Market Street Suite 200
Pilates, yoga, and dancing classes are a few of the fitness highlights at Move It Studio, where fun exercises make an energetic space.

Natalie Cruz Permanent Cosmetics Co.
2148 Embassy Drive
This permanent beauty clinic offers powder eyebrow sessions, lip blushing, and eyelash lining with a skilled makeup artist.

Nourish Salon & Blow Dry Suite
128 E Grant St STE 301
Replenish your hair at Nourish Salon, relishing an expert-led consultation, a curly cut, a steam-infused detoxing hair bath, and a diffused dry finish.

Sugar Bliss by Erica
690 A N Charlotte Street
Sugar Bliss by Erica encompasses an array of beauty services, including bang trims, balayage highlights, and blow out styling.

Treanquil Therapy Wellness
342 N Queen Street
Tranquil Therapy Wellness provides tailored wellness sessions and specializes in orthopedic massage for those with chronic pain and autoimmune conditions.