Step Right In: A Quick Guide to Kansas City Women-Owned Businesses

Kansas City is vibrant, diverse, and filled with incredible businesses led by talented women. Supporting women-owned companies not only empowers these entrepreneurs but also strengthens our local economy and community.

InnovateHER KC has compiled a list of self-reported women-owned businesses across various categories, from bakeries and boutiques to wellness and event spaces. Whether you're looking to grab a coffee, find a photographer, host an event, or shop sustainably, this list has something for everyone! Explore the full categorized list below, find your next favorite spot, and join us in celebrating the amazing women who make Kansas City a wonderful place to live and work!

Important Note: The businesses listed are self-reported and have not been independently verified. To find, or be included in, our official list of verified women-owned businesses in Kansas City, click here.

Coffee, Sweets, & Treats

Café Corazon Cafe with locations in Westport, Crossroads, Brookside​
AiZen Root Remedy Metaphysical café​
Parkville Coffee Local coffee shop.
Perky's Family Café Family-friendly café.
Julie’s Snack Bar & Kathy’s Boutique Snack bar and boutique.
​A Lovely Day Bakery    Custom cakes and desserts.
Bloom Baking Co.    Bakery in KC and OP.
Crumb and Take It    Artificial dye-free bakery.
Sage Sweet Treats    Decorated sugar cookies and classes.
Summit Sugar Co    Custom bakery and desserts.

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Food, Beverages, & Catering

Chartreuse Saloon & Swordfish Tom's    Bar establishments.
Tom's Travelers Private Bartending    Private bartending services.
Billie's Grocery    Restaurant and grocery.
Burn Theory Fire Kitchen    Restaurant, majority women-owned.
Extra Virgin and Farina    Restaurants.
Meat Mitch BBQ    Barbecue services.
Novel Restaurant    Fine dining restaurant.
The Belfry    Pool hall and restaurant.
Los Tules Rest and Catering    Mexican restaurant and catering.
Alma Mader Brewing    Local brewery.
Diametric Brewing Co    Women-majority-owned brewery.
Farfalle Bistro & Dollies Catering    Dining and off-site catering.
Graze & Gather KC    Catering and grazing services.
Wild and Free Bar / Posh Nosh Grazing    Catering kitchen and mobile bar.
Classic Cocktails    Mobile bar service.
Shady Pines Mobile Bartending    Specializing in handcrafted mocktails and cocktails.
​Somerset Ridge Vineyard and Winery    Local vineyard and winery.

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Beauty & Wellness

Wanderlust Esthetics    Esthetics services, queer and woman-owned.
The Emerald Suite    Full-body waxing studio.
Awakening Illumination LLC    Unique healing methods for mind, body, soul.
Bluemoon Breathwork    Transformational breathwork classes.
Leo’s Salon    Salon services in Blue Springs.
Mia's Cuts & Cuddles    Salon services, black and woman-owned.
White Carpet Bride    Hair and makeup for brides.
Mental Health In A Box & The Moderne Loft    Self-care retreats and events.
Free State Yoga Festival    Yoga festival and SUP yoga.

Event venues, decor, & Entertainment

1111 Event Space    Event space in KC's Westside neighborhood.
Cakewalk Events    Intimate event spaces and packages.
The CO-OP at Shoal Creek    Coworking space and event center.
The Delaware KC    Premier event space.
Cedar Valley Forest    Women-run event venue.
Confetti Corner & Boss Babe Balloon Co    Micro event space and balloon decor.
EMF Creations LLC    Event decor, balloons, tables.
B# Entertainment    DJ, karaoke, corporate/private events.
Book It With Stacey    Books entertainment, performers.
Click Fun Photo Booth    Photo booth entertainment.
Assured Wait Staff    Professional wait staff.
Rainey Artistry    High-end faux floral arrangements.

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Fashion

Natalie M.    Bridal, prom, pageant store with mentoring opportunities.
The Porch Swing Boutique & Pixies and Poppies    Boutique in Greenwood, MO.
Wild Poppy Boutique    Retail boutique in Belton, MO.
My Best Friends Closet KC    Clothing boutique.
KC Grow Co    Gently used kids' store.
The Farmacy on Main    Retail store.
Green Utopia KC    Sustainable, zero waste shop.
Resin Blooms    Custom resin jewelry and keepsakes.
TEALHOUSE    High-end Footwear made from plants

Video & Photography

​Gallery Portraiture Inc.    Professional photography studio.
J Puhr Photography    Specializes in weddings and couples photography.
Jenny Brown Photography    Photography, LGBTQ friendly, minority-owned.
Jessi Marie Photography    General photography services.
LGEmerick Photography    Award-winning photography studio.
Focus + Films & Soiree Your Way KC    Videography and traveling event space.

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Other Categories

Peak Commercial Funding & REMI Painting    Commercial funding and painting services.
Avalon Cleaning Services    Eco-friendly residential and commercial cleaning.
For J & Z Cleaning    Commercial and residential cleaning.
Environments LLC    Home staging, decorating, organizing, housekeeping.
Simply Kind Frenchies    Breeder of French Bulldogs.
April's Beautifully Done Doula Services LLC    Labor and postpartum doula.
​SideQuest Collective Tattoo    Tattoo and piercing studio.
Under the Cover    Romance-only bookstore.
Just One Day Travel Tours    Bus and walking tours.
Hernandez Uprooted    Tree and landscape business.
Moonlight Metal Mobile Welding    Mobile welding services.

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