Women-Owned Businesses to Support in Dallas
March is not the only month we can celebrate all the things women have accomplished. Especially when these women own and operate some of the most curated and well-regarded businesses in Dallas. Many of them run these businesses with the intention to serve the community, which is always a reason to celebrate!
The following is a list of women-owned businesses in Dallas to check out, from delicious foods and desserts to relaxing, self-care appointments.
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Piersten Gaines, a Harvard Business School graduate, opened Pressed Roots, a silk blowout bar located in Cypress at Trinity Groves. She emphasizes the salon's focus on styling textured hair after discovering a gap in the hair care market. She wants to offer a space where women with textured hair can be catered to in the way they need.
The luxurious salon specializes in natural, silky blowouts, catering to all hair types from 4C to 3A; anything is possible at Pressed Roots. Each stylist has undergone extensive training to deliver perfect blowouts every time. Care for your hair at Pressed Roots with the guarantee of an express appointment.
320 Singleton Blvd #160, Dallas, TX 75212
Мириам Кочина Латина
Near Klyde Warren Park lives Miriam Cocina Latina, a Latin restaurant opened by Miriam Jimenez and her partner. The restaurant honors Mexican Cuisine as well as the cuisine from her home country, the Dominican Republic.
The menu offers appetizers, salad, soup, tacos, enchiladas, main courses, combination plates, vegetarian options and Mexican desserts. Whether you are looking for an authentic dish or a new one, you will always be met with fresh ingredients and homemade sauces. Don’t forget to try the cocktail menu, which offers an array of margaritas, rum and Mezcal drinks.
2015 Woodall Rodgers Fwy Dallas, TX 75201
Olmo Market
Olmo Market is home to CocoAndré, a Mexican-American, family-owned chocolate shop and horchatería run by mother-daughter duo, Andrea and Cindy Pedraza. They honor their heritage and culture through handcrafted chocolate delights, horchata and coffee. The shop is located in Oak Cliff.
Together they run a shop where their customers can find delicious treats and community. CocoAndré offers chocolate bars, truffles, vegan chocolate and much more. The horchatería and coffee side of Olmo Market offers a selection of creative horchata combinations like prickly pear horchata and matcha horchata, as well as lattes, cold brews and agua fresca.
2111 S Edgefield Ave, Dallas, TX 75224
Bey Yoga
Bey Yoga is a yoga studio owned and taught by Andrea Bey, a Dallas-based entrepreneur. As a proud breast cancer survivor, she aims to create an inclusive space that prioritizes functional movement for everyone. The classes welcome all fitness levels and body types. The mission of Bey’s studio is to decolonize fitness spaces, promote empowerment and make the community feel safe and supported.
Bey received her teacher certification from Core Power Yoga and graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She developed innovative teaching practices and learned over 100 dietary theories to better aid clients. Bey also offers private consults using guided yoga sessions and personal coaching for lifestyle changes. Clients can visit her website and inquire about private bookings for individuals or groups, as well as customized classes for corporate events.
Graciela’s Bakery
Graciela's Bakery, located in Old East Dallas, is family-owned and operated by mother Graciela, her daughter, also Graciela, and patriarch Jose. Named after the older Graciela, they wanted to open a panaderia that offers delicious Mexican sweet bread and stable prices.
They love to get creative with their sweet bread by making fun designs and shapes on their conchas, like roses and the current favorite, turtle-shaped conchas. They also offer classic options like marranitos (pig-shaped bread), cuernitos (bull’s horn), pan de muerto (bread of the dead) and polvorones (like a Mexican sugar cookie).
112 S Carroll Ave, Dallas, TX 75226
Проект "Растение
Bree Clarke is the first Black woman to own and operate a plant shop in Dallas with a mission to grow a diverse community through plants and culture – right in the heart of Uptown. Clarke and her husband want to spread ‘plant joy’ to all guests who walk through their doors.
They created a space deeply rooted in diversity where people can come together and root for each other. Guests can find a lush selection of houseplants, decorative planters, greenery, gardening accessories and nature-inspired goods. They also host fun events like “Plants and Prosecco.”
2310 Routh St Suite B, Dallas, TX 75201
Ruthie’s Cafe
Ruthie’s Cafe, located in South Dallas, is an eatery stemmed from the mission-driven, gourmet grilled cheese food truck, Ruthie’s Fueled by Good. The cafe functions as a nonprofit called The Good Foundation, which supports underserved and overlooked communities through St. Philip’s School and Community Center.
The woman behind this endeavor is Dallas philanthropist Ashlee Kleinert, who values compassion, collaboration, resource and community. Ruthie’s fuels its customers with a delicious menu of grilled cheese sandwiches and other cheesy, delicious sandwiches, as well as an extensive coffee and drinks menu. Visit them for breakfast, brunch or lunch!
1632 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75215
