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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.

Amara's Chocolate food collage
Asian

Saladang

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Saladang consists of two "twin" Thai restaurants – Saladang and Saladang Garden, both operated by same owner. The two locations are conveniently located next...

Saucy Chick Goat Mafia Signage

A tiny haven with big heart, where Mexican and Indian warmth mingle through free-range chicken rotisserie and traditional, Jalisco-style birria de chivo....

Asian

Shlap Muan

Wings

Cambodian Chicken Wings. Shlap Muan is the Khmer word for chicken wings. Shlap Muan was founded by an AAPI husband and wife team with the mission to...

Floral/ Plant Shop

Southern Roots

Southern Roots

Southern Roots is a floral and gift boutique where all things beautiful come together in a feel good environment at the Shops on Hill in East Pasadena, CA.

Asian

Star Leaf

Star Leaf Interior

Award winning Star Leaf Group creates a fine dining experience that combines ingredients and spices that will teleport guests across the Pacific to a tropical...

Entertainment

Tail Town Cat Cafe

Tail Town

Tail Town Cat Café and Adoption Lounge is the largest cat café in Southern California. A unique experience for those looking to adopt or a fun place for cat...

Bakery/Café

Tea Rose Garden

Tea rose garden

Tea Rose Garden offers a cozy, tranquil place where guests can take a few moments out of a busy day to just relax and enjoy the surroundings.

Clothing Store

Tuck Pasadena

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Tuck Pasadena is a high-end women's clothing and accessories boutique in the Green Street Village Landmark District of Pasadena.

European

U Street Pizza

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The East Coast has come to the West Coast with U Street Pizza and its cheesy, savory, New York-style pizza. U Street Pizza is the sibling restaurant to beloved...

European

Union Restaurant

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Northern Italy Meets Southern California. Union is a 50-seat restaurant and bar featuring a deeply personal, seasonally Californian interpretation of...

Union Street French Café

Union Street French Café is a family-owned establishment serving organic, fresh, and homemade treats. Step into the romance of organic French cooking and enjoy...

Additional woman-owned locations you can support

  • LoveBug & Me Music
  • Gold Line Pilates
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes
  • Los Tacos
  • Walker Viden
  • Southern Roots
  • Pacific Harps
  • Mercadito Monarca
  • Pasadena Antique Mall
  • Wellness Powers Life

If you are a small business in Pasadena and wish to be included in this list, please reach out to us via email at marketing@visitpasadena.com.