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.
CafĂŠs, 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, Shaylaâs 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 â 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 youâre 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.Â
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 â Downtown JC annex of Aouaâs 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. Â 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 otherâs 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 #1RÂ Jersey City, NJ 07306
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Welcome to EKAH! (Erin Kumpf Acupuncture & Herbs.) They are Hudson Countyâs #1 Chinese Medical Clinic specializing in Womenâs 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 communityâs 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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Leilaâs 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, macramĂŠ 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.
ĂBĂKáş¸Ě Books & Cafe
2 Webster Ave, Jersey City
ĂBĂKẸĚ 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 Womenâs 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 Hobokenâs popular bookstore. They have events, storytime for kids, book clubs, writersâ 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 thatâs 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. Theyâve built an environment thatâs 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, theyâre proud to be the only 100% woman- and Filipino-owned coworking and community hub in the greater NYC area â a space where youâre 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 propertiesâperfect 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 youâll never lose track of your needle again! Each month, youâll 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!
Janeâs Matcha
351 palisade ave, jersey city
Janeâs 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 youâre 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. Thereâs open play as well as
Theyâre 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 youâre 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.
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 9 March 2026
