From funky local businesses to cutting-edge tech startups, Austin is a city where big dreams thrive. It also happens to be one of the best spots for female-led businesses. Here are a few of our favorites to check out!
La Pâtisserie
La Pâtisserie is a bakery owned and operated by pastry chef Soraiya Nagree. Soraiya has a degree from Le Cordon Bleu in Paris and uses her French pastry skills to make delicious croissants, macarons, cakes, and more. La Pâtisserie has locations in both North and South, and it has received several accolades, including being named as one of the top 10 bakeries in America by USA Today.
Buenos Aires Cafe
This mother/daughter team is serving up their family's heritage and culture to visitors. Using exclusively fresh and responsibly sourced ingredients, their dishes will transport you to South America. Products are sourced locally as part of their efforts to support local farmers and the economy.
Revival Coffee
Revival Coffee is a Latina-owned coffee house located in East Austin. Owner Gabriela Bucio's love for the color pink is on full display throughout this funky neighborhood favorite. Stop by and enjoy delicious house-made coffees, craft mixed drinks, and even pink baked goods.
Luv Fats Ice Cream
Luv Fats Ice Cream started when owner Chi Ndika began experimenting with dairy-free ice cream flavors for her mother's birthday. Since then, her home operation has grown into a small-batch creamery that uses healthy fats (like avocados and coconut milk) as a base for her delicious, fresh flavors.
The Cupcake Bar
The Cupcake Bar is an interactive dessert catering service that's part trick, part treat — where they bring the party to you! The original Cupcake Bar is a full-service, interactive dessert experience.
Jo’s Coffee
Jo’s Hot Coffee has become a Texas staple for their iconic “I Love You So Much” sign located deep in the heart of South Congress. With a consistent flow of visitors with cameras galore, the mural brings people far and wide to take a picture in front of the green and red sign.
Celis Brewery
Founded by Christine Celis, this brewery makes Belgian-style ales, including the original witbier that Pierre Celis brewed in Hoegaarden. The brewery is an extension of the Celis family legacy and builds on the award-winning craft beer heritage for which the family is known.
Moreland Properties
In 1986, after eight years of experience in the real estate industry, founder Emily Moreland decided it was time to open her own brokerage firm. She always imagined a company that held the standards of professionalism, ethics, integrity, dependability, commitment and hard work as high as she did. She wanted a company that built relationships and gave back to the community. She wanted a company that loved the Austin area as much as she did (and still does). Four years later that company officially became Moreland Properties. Since those early beginnings, Moreland has sustained a pattern of solid growth, going from two agents in one location to over 75 agents in three locations. Referrals and repeat business from satisfied clients has fueled this rapid growth. Although Emily still plays an integral role in the day-to-day operations of the business, most of her time is spent supporting her agents and their clients' needs.
