Women-owned businesses in the Capital Region

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — March is Women's History Month and women around the U.S. are being celebrated for their historical and contemporary contributions. The Capital Region is no exception to these impacts, with a wide array of restaurants, retail stores, fitness centers and other businesses led by women.

In recognition of Women's History Month, and the contributions that women have made to the Capital Region, NEWS10 has put together a rundown of local establishments that are owned or co-owned by women. See the full, non-exhaustive list below.

You can also take a look at NEWS10's 2025 Remarkable Women feature, which highlights women who have made great impacts within Capital Region communities.

Restaurants and Food

• Allie B's Cozy Kitchen, 353 Clinton Avenue #3102 in Albany
• Bread Basket Bakery, 65 Spring Street in Saratoga Springs
• Bread Basket Cake Shop, 3 Hampstead Place in Wilton
• Boozy Moo, 16 Sheridan Avenue in Albany
• Cider Belly Donuts, 53 Fuller Road in Albany
• Dawn's Victory Sports Cafe, 10 Sheridan Avenue in Albany
• Emack & Bolio's, 366 Delaware Avenue in Albany
• Four Boys Bakery, Niskayuna
• Great Exbaketations Bakery, Albany
• McGeary's Irish Pub, 4 Clinton Square in Albany
• Meezan Kitchen, Niskayuna
• Nicole's, 566 Delaware Avenue in Albany
• Nonna Anne's Kitchen
• Putnam Market, two locations in Saratoga Springs
• Ria's Bistro, 113 State Street in Albany
• Saratoga Tea & Honey Company, 348 Broadway in Saratoga Springs
• Simone's Kitchen, locations in Albany, Schenectady and West Coxsackie
• Take Two, 433 State Street in Schenectady
• Tara Kitchen, locations in Guilderland, Schenectady and Troy
• The Farmers Beef and Brew, 305 Main Street in Schoharie
• The Healthy Cafe Catering Co., 50 Yardboro Avenue in Albany
• The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, 79 N Pearl Street in Albany
• The Wine Bar, 417 Broadway in Saratoga Springs
• The Yard: Hatchet House and Bar, 16 Sheridan Avenue in Albany
• Viva Empanadas, 90 N Pearl Street in Albany, 1214 Troy-Schenectady Road in Latham
• Yono's, 25 Chapel Street in Albany

Retail

• Black Walnut Books, 71 Lawrence Street #117 in Glens Falls
• Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Avenue #62 in Albany
• Caroline and Main, 438 Broadway in Saratoga Springs
• Chubb Scrubz, 153 S Pearl Street in Albany
• Crafters Gallery, 427 Broadway in Saratoga Springs
• Fort Orange General Store, 412 Broadway in Albany
• G. Willikers Toys, 461 Broadway in Saratoga Springs
• Impressions of Saratoga, 368 Broadway in Saratoga Springs
• Lifestyles of Saratoga, 436 Broadway in Saratoga Springs
• Market Block Books, 290 River Street in Troy
• Northshire Bookstore, 424 Broadway in Saratoga Springs
• Saratoga Olive Oil Co., locations in Saratoga Springs and Lake Placid
• Saratoga Trunk, 493 Broadway in Saratoga Springs
• T&J Handcrafted Soap, 271 River Street in Troy
• The Bevy Vintage Collective, 412 Broadway in Albany
• The Dark Horse Mercantile, 445 Broadway in Saratoga Springs
• The Vandy Thrift Shoppe, 412 Broadway in Albany
• Union Hall Supply Co., locations in Saratoga Springs and Albany

Wellness

• Ascend Wellness, 59 N Pearl Street in Albany
• Blessed Body Fitness, 488 Broadway #104 in Albany
• Downtown Nutrition Albany, 27 N Pearl Street in Albany
• Precision Fitness, 374 Broadway in Albany

Beauty and Style

• Bombshell Hair & Beauty Studio, 488 Broadway #105 in Albany
• Desi Boutique, 153 S Pearl Street in Albany
• European Tailoring and Alteration, 40 N Pearl Street in Albany
• Natural Insights, 153 S Pearl Street #204 in Albany
• N.D. El's Salon & Spa, 142 N Allen Street and 488 Broadway #104 in Albany
• Pinup Jordan's Mermaid Lounge, 204 Lafayette Street in Schenectady
• QNO Everlasting Co., 153 S Pearl Street in Albany
• Rose Hair & Healing, 455 Broadway in Troy
• Salon 109, 109 State Street in Albany
• STUDIO23, 46 State Street in Albany
• Tiffany's Barber Shop, 329 Glenmont Road in Glenmont
• Vic's Town Barbershop, 1969 New Scotland Road in Slingerlands
• Wedgeway Barber Shop, 128 Erie Boulevard in Schenectady

Other

• 518 Publishing Company
• Castle Island Bilingual Montessori, 602 Broadway in Albany
• Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours, 141 Broadway in Albany
• Seriously Spotless
• The Gardens at Yaddo, 36CV+4P in Saratoga Springs
• Upstate Kayak Rentals, First and Front Street in Waterford