Who run the world?

In honor of International Women’s Day, we asked for readers’ favorite women-owned businesses around town. And wow, did y’all come through. 💅

Note: We know this isn’t a complete list. If you have a favorite you don’t see, share it with us so we can add it.

Retail

• Poppy & Pomelo | 101 W. Loudon Ave. Suite 174
• sQecial Media | 371 S. Limestone Suite 220
• Interior Yardage | 303 Southland Dr.
• Maple & J | 381 E Main St.
• Fleet Feet Lexington | 4084 Finn Way Suite 140
• Savané Silver | 130 N. Broadway
• The Blushery | 825 National Ave.

Hair + Beauty

• Blo Blow Dry Bar | 118 Marion Suite 135
• Pelo Beauty Collective | 800 Euclid Ave.
• Simply Blue Salon | 319 S. Ashland Ave.
• The Nail Shop Met | 576 E. Third St. Suite 150
• Eesome Experience | 185 Pasadena Dr. Suite #225

Food

• Nourished Folks | 101 W. Loudon Ave. Suite 168
• Sorella Gelateria | 591 W. Short St.
• girlsgirlsgirls Burritos | 395 S. Limestone
• Laura Lou Patisserie | 200 W. Main St.
• Crank & Boom | 1210 Manchester St.
• BoBi Cones | 3735 Palomar Centre Dr.
• FABLE Charcuterie + Wine | 200 W. Main St.
• Luna | 601 N. Limestone + 200 W. Main St.
• Zim’s Cafe | 215 W. Main St. Suite 25
• Wine + Market | 486 W. 2nd St.
• Sissy’s Cookies | Orders can be placed on website
• Pies & Pints | 401 W. Main St.
• Doodles Breakfast + Lunch | 262 N. Limestone
• Moody Mike’s | 962 Delaware Ave.
• District 7 Social Hall | 1170 Manchester Ave. Suite 160

Drink

• Lussi Brown Coffee Bar | 114 Church St.
• Harvey’s Bar | 200 W. Main St.
• Villainous | 191 Jefferson St.
• Chaotic Good | 545 S. Broadway
• The Creatures’ Cauldron Cafe | 128 N. Broadway
• Third Street Stuff + Coffee | 257 N. Limestone
• Crossings Lexington | 117 N. Limestone

Fitness

• Vibe Lex | 1170 Manchester St. Suite 170
• Studio 11 | 250 E. Short St. Suite 220
• Sterling Hot Yoga | 185 Pasadena Dr.

Experiences

• Wick + Mortar Candle Studio | 101 W. Loudon Ave. Suite 174
• Creative Workshops | Locations vary
• Bites of the Bluegrass | Tours can be scheduled via website
• The Grove | 109 S. Upper St.

Services

• First Dance Lexington | Can be hired for virtual lessons
• Digital Savvy Consulting | Schedule appointment via website
• Simply Love Studio | Option for virtual or in-person meeting
• Tate Media Productions | Contact through website
• FoodChain | 501 W. 6th St. Apt 105
• Black Soil Kentucky | 107 W. Loudon Ave. Suite 101
• Yappy Place | 314 S. Ashland Ave.

Art

• Modern Art by Rachelle | Contact through website
• Studio Mel Designs | Contact through website