Women-Owned Small Businesses In Jersey City
One of the features that makes Jersey City the vibrant, growing city it is is the increasing number of women-owned local businesses that keep the money circulating locally and help neighborhoods stay distinctive and resilient.
Cafés, wellness studios, boutiques, creative services, and other neighborhood favorites are built on community relationships. These women-owned enterprises have shown their positive impact across neighborhoods. Residents also love being patrons of these local businesses. So, whether it’s the Downtown, The Heights, Journal Square, or others, the women-owned businesses have shown that they are capable of giving each area its unique flavor.
We lend a helping hand
We enable businesses and give them visibility to connect with local families and sell their services/products through our events. By providing a platform to support your business, JCFamilies helps and reinforces local ventures. In that way, we assist budding entrepreneurs in becoming the pillars of our community and Women-owned businesses in Jersey City are an important part of it.
But-A-Cake
But-A-Cake is an online cannabis-infused bakery specializing in handmade from-scratch desserts, pastries, meals, and more using THC.
Tia Planta
722 Montgomery St, Jersey City
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Shayla is fueled by a deep and lifelong love of plants, and she passionately fills her world with vibrant greenery. With fifteen years of experience as a professional nanny, Shayla’s naturally nurturing nature overflows freely as she works with plants and supports and celebrates her plant-loving customers and clients. Friends and family affectionately call her The Plant Nanny. You can shop at their greenhouse or also get plants delivered to your home. Tia Planta is a must-visit if you are looking for a new plant.
Hudson Co Threads
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Hudson Co. Threads is a small Latina-owned Textile art (macrame, embroidery, etc.) with JC specific theme business. They offer a ton of textile art for gifts.
Pampered Pug NACKIES
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Pampered Pug LLC is a woman-owned small business in Jersey City Heights selling NACKIES, homemade, single-ingredient dehydrated dog treats made in small batches to ensure quality and freshness. NACKIES contain no preservatives, additives, grains, or fillers – just the protein dogs love! As a dog owner of a pug with several food allergies, founder and Heights resident Alexandra Guzman understands the importance of using real ingredients to know exactly what you’re feeding your furry friend. They offer local pickup and delivery.
Mys.TerraGoddess
135 Erie St., Jersey City
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Krystal is a small business owner in Jersey City whose mission is to inspire, care for and grow our community with plants! She offers rentals, consultations, plant sitting, installations, garden parties, kids’ events, and more. Reach out to her directly on her Instagram here.
Zulie Soap Body Shop
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Located in Bergen-Layfayette, Zulie Soap & Body Shop create handcrafted soaps, lip balms, lip scrubs, bath salts, and more.
Pholk Beauty
203 Monticello Ave, Jersey City
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Pholk Beauty is a black-owned business that is a local vegan skincare brand and shop offering many wellness products. Their all-vegan, natural, and affordable skincare would be perfect for someone looking for a new brand to try for skin.
JefaPants
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Jefa Pants is a woman-owned business that sells handmade jewelry, clothing, and home goods using upcycled materials.
Arcos NYC
521 Jersey Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07310 (Upper Level – Downtown JC annex of Aoua’s Perfect Braids Salon)
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Arcos Upcycled is a new arrival to the downtown Jersey City scene, opened in March 2022 by Jersey City resident and mother Tatiana Tavares. The shop features beautiful hand-crafted accessories made from upcycled high-fashion silk prints, including silk belts, headbands, masks, and more, all focusing on sustainability and fashion.
Jam Cakery
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Looking for cakes that are beautifully decorated and taste delicious. Check out Jam Cakery. They are a local bakery by a JC mom that offers cakes for all occasions, especially birthdays for your kiddos. They also make many treats for local coffee shops like Lackawanna Coffee. You can order directly on their Instagram by sending them a DM.
Silence ByK Photography
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Tanel is a photographer based in Jersey City. She was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, where she attended high school and college for photography. After graduating and leaving New York, she decided to start a new life with my husband in NJ, where she finally took the time to develop my business and cater to all. You can check her website for more information and testimonials.
Doodle All Dayy
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Doodlealldayy was established in 2017 by Mikaela Simon as a platform to share art with friends and family. She is a queer multi-disciplinary artist primarily working in the mediums of collage and digital work. Her commissions are open. She sells map prints, totes, stickers, postcards, and more.
Rudo Plants
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Rudo Plants is woman-owned, selling flowers, potted plants, and more.
Eternal Tree Books
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Eternal Tree Books is an award-winning independent publishing house based in the United States that shares stories inspired by Indic Culture and native traditions. Its mission is to promote humane values, plurality, cultural diversity, and inclusion through books for all ages. Understanding plural perspectives is pivotal to ensuring co-existence and peace. Global citizens have many cultural identities and enjoy reading about each other’s culture, discoveries, languages, and noble ideas.
Shifra Arts, LLC
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Shifra Arts is a small business focusing on canvas art and boards. She works with crochet, paper, acrylic, oil paints, soft pastels, Indian ink, and watercolors.
Erin Kumpf Acupuncture & Herbs
212 Palisade Ave #1R Jersey City, NJ 07306
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Welcome to EKAH! (Erin Kumpf Acupuncture & Herbs.) They are Hudson County’s #1 Chinese Medical Clinic specializing in Women’s Reproductive Medicine and Fertility, offering care for endocrine and hormonal issues, IVF and IUI Support, and Pre and Post-Natal Care. EKAH is centrally located in Jersey City.
NW Lovely Style
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NW Lovely Styles is a collective jewelry brand based in NYC and New Jersey. They offer a variety of modern styles for shoppers of all ages and demographics. Their pieces are made by local and international designers using their platform to promote and sell their designs. They are constantly featuring new designers and working with local providers to bring you a great selection of jewelry at affordable prices.
Carolina Rosa Arts Academy
336 Central Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307
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Since 2011 Carolina Rosa Arts Academy has provided dance education to students from all levels and all ages. As a dance family, their goal is to prepare students for performances/competitions, expose them to different movement styles, and aspire to those in a dance career.
Kennedy Dancers
79 Central Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
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The Kennedy Dancers, Inc. is a non-profit Jersey City Based Professional, American Dance Company established in 1976 with a mission of bringing high-quality dance training and professional performance opportunities to the NY/NJ Metro area. Since its inception, the company has grown to respond to the community’s special needs serving low-income/at-risk/incarcerated teens/senior citizens through diverse dance classes offering fun/fitness/performance opportunities.
Table & Thread Co. Vintage
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Table & Thread Co. is a Vintage & second-hand shop based in Jersey City, NJ, giving you a taste of our one-of-a-kind-finds. They scour estate sales & rummage sales to find the best items so you can scour their site without leaving the couch.
Feather & Bone
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Feather & Bone is a waterless skincare company for mama and tot. Their ingredients and formulations are inspired by Indian Ayurveda and Mother Earth. The products only have 3 plant-based ingredients, making them safe, simple, and effective. The company was founded by a local Jersey City new mom, Shubhangini, who came up with the award-winning Face Gems at age 12 after having a bad reaction to the store-bought products. The experience started a chain reaction where she became obsessed with finding the best ingredients for caring for the skin and the organ in the most natural and holistic way possible.
Del Castillo Cakes
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Del Castillo Cakes is a small business located in Journal Square. They bake delicious cakes and desserts.
Leila’s Plants
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Leila’s Plants is a specialty pop-up plant shop based in Greenville in Jersey City. They curate common and uncommon houseplants and plant care tools. They also offer plant care workshops, plant styling consultations, and events.
Nerissa’s Book Nook
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Nerissa’s Book Nook offers exciting, engaging, and educational books. They are high-quality, innovative, lavishly illustrated, and, best of all, the books kids love to read. Choose from over 1,800 bright, colorful, and fun titles covering various subjects.
Malee Blue
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Malee Blue specializes in handmade everything, macramé plant hangers, keychains, dog leashes, yoga mat straps as well as handmade earrings, barrettes, embroidery, and soy candles in recycled teacups!
Jennifer Wai
Jennifer Wai is an Intuitive Consultant who works with clients to strengthen their intuition, foster self-acceptance and catalyze personal growth. She offers Intuitive Readings, Energy Work, and Jikiden Reiki sessions.
ÀBÁKẸ́ Books & Cafe
2 Webster Ave, Jersey City
ÀBÁKẸ́ is coffee with a purpose. A Black Queer woman-owned coffee brand and literary FOURTH space, this is dedicated to fostering connections and empowering communities through quality coffee and storytelling. 10% of proceeds are immediately directed towards change and inspiring our communities on the importance of literature.
Heights Entrepreneurial Women’s Society
This is a collective of female-founded brick & mortar businesses based in Jersey City Heights! Together they celebrate the work, the journey, and the community that inspires them every day.
Little City Books
100 Bloomfield St., Hoboken
Little City Books is an Indie bookstore in Hoboken. Opened by two local friends, this is Hoboken’s popular bookstore. They have events, storytime for kids, book clubs, writers’ group meets, and more!
Allqu Spaw
368 Pacific Avenue, Jersey City
Allqu Spaw is a Luxury boutique dog grooming, mini daycare & retail. It is a space that’s all about comfort, calm, and connection. Their goal is to make each visit something your pup can actually look forward to by focusing on their emotional well-being as much as their physical care. They’ve built an environment that’s cage-free, stress-conscious, and intentionally paced.
This boutique dog grooming and daycare spot is easy to find and hard to forget. With new local businesses, dog-friendly parks, and a neighborhood full of charm and buzz, Bergen-Lafayette is the paw-fect place for pups and their humans. Come for the grooming, stay for the vibe!
Narra Collective
333 Washington St, Jersey City
Founded in October 2024, Narra Collective is Jersey City’s most trusted founder-led coworking and community hub, built by an operator, for builders.
Today, they’re proud to be the only 100% woman- and Filipino-owned coworking and community hub in the greater NYC area — a space where you’re more than your title, and you never have to build alone.
301 Collective
301 1st Street, Jersey City
301 Collective is your neighborhood go-to boutique that features hand-selected home decor, women’s and children’s apparel, as well as apothecary-style beauty classes. They curate an online and in-store selection of candles, stationery, and jewelry. Check out their events page for upcoming classes, events, and collabs.
Muyu New York
Muyu is a baby clothing brand that blends my Peruvian heritage with luxurious softness, modern elegance, and natural materials. Every piece is lovingly made in Peru from the finest Pima Cotton, an ultra-soft fiber known for its durability, breathability, and hypoallergenic properties—perfect for a baby’s delicate skin.
Morgan Julia Designs
Morgan Julia is a 20-something needlepointer and designer from Annapolis, Maryland. They design hand-painted, preppy and classic needlepoint canvases from their boutique studio in St. Petersburg, FL.
Their in-person events bring the community together in real life to celebrate the wonderful world of needlepoint.
They also have the Needle Minder Club, which is a subscription program designed so you’ll never lose track of your needle again! Each month, you’ll receive one limited-edition needle minder delivered straight to your door for $20 (shipping included!).
The Little Glow Society
720 Monroe Street, Suite E420, Hoboken
Founded by five moms who wanted more than just another party venue, The Little Glow Society was born from a simple but powerful idea: creating a space where big and little kids can have fun while celebrating that true empowerment comes from within.
They focus on children’s experiences that combine play with positive self-development. The Little Glow Society aims to bring this positivity to our local community in a fun and inspiring way.
This is about creating meaningful experiences where children ages 4-11 can express themselves, connect with others, and discover their own unique sparkle in a supportive environment. Designed to invite the whole class, we have activities and stations that accommodate everyone!
Jane’s Matcha
351 palisade ave, jersey city
Jane’s Matcha is great for hand-whisked matchas, teas, and handmade ceramics. They also have some interesting merchandise for sale.
Made of Leaves Studio Events
The Heights, Jersey City
This is a cute, floral studio hosting pop-up events in The Heights, Jersey City. Check out their website for the upcoming events.
Twilight Thrift Shop
2845 John F Kennedy Blvd, JC
A real-life thrift store in Jersey City, Twilight Thrift Shop, has an interesting collection that is great for browsing as well as actually buying.
Strawberry & Me
This is a great option for Luxury strawberry gifting for brands & events.
They specialize in customized treat sets that leave a lasting impression. Whether you’re planning a team celebration, orientation, client appreciation, or any special moment, they bring the sweetness, professionalism, and wow factor.
Krayon Park
206 Van Vorst Street, Jersey City
This is an indoor playground with great facilities. There’s open play as well as
They’re a 6,500-square-foot indoor play haven of pure, screen-free fun for ages 6 months to 10 years! At Krayon Park, imagination comes to life through active fun in a
safe, vibrant space designed just for kids.
Delish Juice Bar
718 West Side Ave, Jersey City
Delish Juice Bar has fresh smoothies, juices, coffee, all-day breakfast, and more. You can bring the kids for ice cream or the family for breakfast. They have a party space that you can book.
Galastella Studio
1012 Grand Street, Hoboken
If you’re looking for Sewing and Craft Workshops, Galastella Studio is the place to check out. This is a creative space located in uptown Hoboken. They offer sewing, knitting, and embroidery classes.
Tutu School Jersey City Heights
499 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City
Tutu School is a boutique ballet school for toddlers and children, located in Jersey City Heights. They offer classes for ages 6 months-8 years. They focus on the confident creativity and joy that comes from exploring music and movement. Registration is always ongoing.
Downtown Medspa
115 Christopher Columbus Dr, Jersey City
Your one-stop shop for state-of-the-art cosmetic and rejuvenation treatments.
At Downtown Medical Spa, our clients are given the highest quality medical care available within a spa environment, all overseen by Dr. Eric Reynolds DPM, a board-certified physician and surgeon in both New York and New Jersey.
Box Cafe
115 Palisade Ave, Jersey City
Come enjoy homemade food in a cozy, French-inspired setting at Box Cafe. Enjoy life one taste at a time. Located in Jersey City Heights since 2021, our unique dining room, ambiance and French Cafe playlist sets the mood to take one off the city street into a different world.
Rani Pink New York
Rani Pink offers Handcrafted home & lifestyle accessories. Check out their block-printed & artisanal textiles. This is a Woman-owned business that focuses on Small Batch production.
Shampoo JC
107 Christopher Columbus Dr., Jersey City
Established in 2009, Shampoo JC is a hair salon located in downtown Jersey City.
Study CompleteK12
178 Central Ave. Fl 1. Jersey City
Study CompleteK12 helps in building strong foundations for success in school, college, and beyond through tutoring, mentoring, and academic support.
Funzy Play JC Indoor Playground
If you are looking for an indoor playground for the kids, Funzy Play is a perfect place. They serve children 6 months to 6 years old.
The Hair Room
The Hair Room JC, where they believe everyone deserves a fabulous ‘do! Their team of hair wizards specializes in gender-free cuts and color, all while making sure the LGBTQIA+ friends feel right at home. As a proud woman-owned business for over the last decade, they’ve mastered the art of hair magic in a judgment-free zone—because who needs negativity when you have great hair!
Meera Bedi Designs
40 Congress Street, Jersey City
Meera Bedi Designs is all about interiors! This interior design studio offers renovations, home decor, and customized interiors in NY/NJ. The store is located at 40 Congress Street, Jersey City.
Meow Mini Market
57 Congress Street, Jersey Cit
Looking for a store exclusively for cats? Meow Mini Mart is a shopping destination uniquely devoted to cats serving Jersey City & beyond. Shop organic, eco-friendly cat products. The store is located in Jersey Heights or you can shop online. This is a haven of support for cats and their devoted humans.
Here you will find food, treats, and supplements for cats, Toys, wellness & grooming products, Unique, cat-themed gifts, a loyalty program to save you money, and more.
La Bodega
407 Palisade Ave, Jersey City
This is a Dominican Concept Restaurant. La Bodega serves Authentic Dominican dishes, food rooted in culture. The ambiance is warm and modern.
Sol Spirit Yoga
523 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City
Sol Spirit Yoga & Wellness is a community-focused studio in Jersey City Heights that is dedicated to creating a positive and safe space for everyone — from beginners to seasoned yogis alike.
Sol Spirit is a boutique-style studio offering, along with yoga, services like holistic wellness through Meditation, Healing Circles, Reiki Sound Baths, Breathwork Workshops, and Continuing Education Teacher Trainings.
CHOC·O·PAIN Bakery & Café
CHOC·O·PAIN is a French bakery. At CHOC·O·PAIN, they bake all of their breads in the traditional European way, using only 4 basic ingredients: flour, water, leaven, and a little bit of salt.
On the sweet side, their Boulangerie offers freshly-baked Viennoiseries (classic French breakfast pastries) and a savory selection of classics, and many French- inspired interpretations brought to you by their woman-founder, Clemence.
This is your place for breakfast, lunch & snacks in the heart of Jersey City & Hoboken.
Lil Dove Cafe JC
589 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City
Lil’ Dove Cafe is a cafe and retail shop located in Jersey City. They serve bakery items, breakfast sandwiches, brunch and lunch, and hot and cold beverages.
Sure Things
561 Palisade Ave, Jersey City
Sure Things, located in Jersey Heights, is a vintage store where you can get vintage objects, used books, and other collected goods. They also hold events commemorating Black History Month, Women’s History Month, etc.
There are so many local Women-owned businesses in Jersey City. The variety and diversity of their products are interesting and add color and appeal to the local scene of the city.
Updated 23 March 2026
