Women-Owned Businesses & Resources
There’s no denying that women play a huge role in our Colorado Springs community. From locally-owned restaurants and cafes to boutiques and businesses, our city is filled with innovative, talented women.
This page is a work in progress. It only includes businesses that have requested or given expressed permission to be listed. At VCOS, we are doing our best to listen, learn and be inclusive. If you would like to be included or see that we have missed something, please reach out to Social@VisitCOS.com.
Food & Drink
- 503W 503W is an award-winning restaurant + bar specializing in contemporary American with Asian-influenced food and drinks using fresh, natural, and locally minded ingredients.
- Atrevida Beer Co A female forward brewery producing unique flavors that challenge consumer's perspective of craft beers. Diversity, It's on Tap!
- Bon Ton's Cafe Located in Old Colorado City, Bon Ton's is an old school diner with a quirky Colorado style.
- Colonel Mustard's Sandwich Emporium Colonel Mustard's serves tasty, unique Sandwiches, fresh salads and delicious Soups. They use Boar's Head deli meats & cheeses and locally baked artisan bread.
- Odyssey Gastropub Odyssey Gastropub is where craft beer, creative cocktails, and elevated pub fare come together.
- Luchals Luchals provides delicious gluten free and authentic seafood and soul cuisine.
- Peaks N Pines Brewing Company Nestled in the foothills of the rocky mountains, Peaks N Pines is a warm and welcoming place for beer enthusiasts, experts and novices alike to enjoy a quality craft brew.
- Picnic Basket Catering Picnic Basket Catering is dedicated to serving fresh and delicious food with an emphasis on artistic presentation and ingenuity.
- Pub Dog Colorado Pub Dog is Colorado's only dog park, bar and restaurant with 9,000 combined indoor & outdoor off leash space!
- Rocky Mountain Food Tours Dine at some of the best restaurants, breweries, speakeasies and artisan food shops in Downtown Colorado Springs on a Rocky Mountain Food Tour!
- Rohr Coffee Proudly women-owned and rooted in Colorado Springs, Rohr Coffee opened in 2024 with one mission: brew great coffee and even greater community. Every cup supports sustainability, sparks connection, and celebrates resilience.
- Sacred Grounds Cafe & Cocktails Sacred Grounds is a charming neighborhood cafe and cocktail bar nestled in the picturesque foothills of Pikes Peak.
- Sasquatch Cookies Sasquatch makes gourmet, fresh-baked cookies in Colorado Springs.
- Sherpa Garden Sherpa Garden serves delicious Tibetan and Nepalese food at affordable prices and shares a bit of Tibetan culture.
- Streetcar520 Streetcar520 is an eclectic New American eatery located in the Trolley district of Downtown Colorado Springs.
- Thunder and Buttons Thunder and Buttons is an old-school, brick-lined standby featuring hearty American comfort food, plus karaoke & bingo nights.
Health & Wellness
- Aspen Aesthetics + Wellness provides health, wellness and non-surgical anti-aging + skincare modalities in Colorado Springs.
- Beauty Bar Salon + Spa Beauty Bar has pioneered an innovative blend of personal care services with a fully stocked bar and snack concept, plus a retail boutique shopping experience.
- Bijou Animal Hospital Bijou Animal Hospital delivers quality medical and surgical care to Colorado Springs and the surrounding area.
- Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy is a COMTA-accredited massage therapy school and one of the few schools in the country offering Neuromuscular Therapy certification. CIMT offers a full-service clinic on-site with options for a student or licensed professional massage therapist.
- Colorado Salt Cave Wellness Center Colorado Salt Cave provides halotherapy, Ayurvedic body treatments, infrared sauna, cold plunge and more.
- Dragonfly Paddle Yoga Join Dragonfly Paddle Yoga for paddleboard yoga, rentals and a wide variety of SUP activities.
- Five Peaks Wellness Five Peaks Wellness employs a holistic approach to root cause resolution for chronic symptoms. Come join the wellness collective!
- Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa Hand & Stone offers professional Massage, Facial and Hair Removal services tailored to your individual needs.
- HOPE Physical Therapy & Wellness HOPE provides a personalized physical therapy service in a restorative environment, empowering through education, and giving back to the community through charity, always striving to help people live their best life.
- New Terrain Physical Therapy New Terrain's skilled doctors of physicaltherapy provide treatment for pain, injury prevention, and movement assessments.
- Lady 280 Salon Lady 280 is an all-inclusive salon/wedding hair and beauty specialist.
- Praxis Yoga Praxis Yoga offers affordable yoga to Colorado Springs.
- Soluna Vee Spa A private, luxury skin sanctuary offering corrective facials, lash lift and tint, brow services, and waxing, with bilingual services available in English and Spanish.
- SunWater Spa SunWater Spa is a day spa located in historic Manitou Springs, Colorado featuring soaking tubs, massage therapy, and spa treatments.
Arts, Culture and Creative Services
- Abigail Alexis Photography Abigail Alexis is a full-service elopement planner and photographer.
- Auric Gallery Auric Gallery is here to create and maintain a dynamic, independent forum providing a venue for established and up-and-coming local artists.
- Elevated Art Experience and 6758' Gifting Elevated Art Experience offers several art experiences that are perfect for bridal parties (bridal party can create their own wedding jewelry), family reunions, or any life’s celebrations.
- Front Row Entertainment An interactive, theater-in-the-round mystery and entertainment company, dedicated to providing you with an unforgettable experience.
- La Burla Bee La Burla Bee is Colorado Springs' first & only full-time cabaret with 3 levels of entertainment: Italian restaurant, cabaret and nightclub.
- Latisha Hardy Dance & Co Latisha Hardy Dance & Co Ltd. offers private lessons and dance classes in Salsa, Bachata, Hip Hop, Bollywood, and more!
- Mano Santa Designs, LLC Mano Santa Designs is a tailored branding and web design service designed exclusively for professional women business owners.
- May Natural History Museum The May Natural History Museum brings the wide world of insects home to Colorado, offering lots of fun, family-friendly entertainment.
- Painting with a Twist – Downtown Painting with a Twist offers a unique, memorable experience through paint & sip events.
- Painting with a Twist - Garden of the Gods Painting with a Twist offers a unique, memorable experience through paint & sip events.
- Red Herring Productions Red Herring produces murder mystery shows for any occasion and any location.
- REN Creative REN Creativ helps small and midsize businesses in Colorado Springs and beyond tell a complete, unique branding story with one-of-a-kind logos, customized websites, personalized photography, and everything in between.
- Reserve Our Gallery Reserve Our Gallery is a destination for original fine art in Woodland Park.
Boutiques/Retail
- AAA Uniforms AAA Uniforms sells professional apparel & devices for the medical industry & school uniforms.
- Colorado Tackle Pro Colorado Tackle Pro us here to fulfill all your fishing needs with a full range of rods and reels and the expert knowledge to help you pick the best combination.
- Frayla Boutique Experience a fresh, inclusive approach to beauty at Frayla Boutique while shopping for gifts and exploring a curated selection of fun and playful fashion.
- Gleneagle Candle Co. Gleneagle Candle Co. offers handcrafted candles and wax melts made in house.
- The Local Honey Co. Local Honey's mission is to provide women with affordable yet on trend clothing.
Lodging, Real Estate and Event Venues
- Almagre ALMAGRE Venue is an urban, industrial venue anchored in the heart of Colorado Springs with over 6000 square feet for your wedding or special event.
- Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Buffalo Lodge is a locally owned boutique hotel that caters specifically to the outdoor adventurer and (especially bicyclists).
- Cascade Escapes - Ramona's Cottage and Zeb's Cabin The Cascade Escapes Colorado getaway cabins are perfect for a family vacation, romantic weekend, a getaway retreat for just the girls, or to celebrate a special occasion.
- Garden of the Gods Resort & Club Garden of the Gods Resort is a one-of-a-kind, experiential, and immersive Colorado wellness retreat, where the essential balance of mind, body, and spirit is restored.
- Monica Shea Real Estate Monica and her husband Ryan, also a licensed REALTOR®, personally help their clients with their real estate needs.
- Patti Berens Real Estate Patti offers two agents available to answer your questions, market your home or find your dream house.
- PNDesigns Peri is a muralist who has been painting professionally since 2012.
- RAD Hostel RAD Hostel provides affordable accommodation with a social atmosphere at our Colorado Hostel. Perfect for adventurers and backpackers.
- Red Wing Motel The Red Wing Motel is nestled at the base of Mt. Manitou and Pikes Peak at the gateway to the Garden of the Gods.
- The Sanctuary of the Rose The Sanctuary of the Rose is a 5-star guest rated adobe guesthouse for quiet vacation getaways and individual or couple's retreats nestled in the foothills of Colorado Springs Rocky Mountains near Pikes Peak.
- Tina Swonger Team Re/Max Properties Tina Swonger is a seasoned real estate professional with a deep-rooted commitment to the Colorado community.
Nonprofit Organizations
- Happy Cats Haven rescues homeless Colorado cats & kittens and finds them loving forever homes.
Resources/Events
Boss Babe Networking – Boss Babe Networking is more than just a social media management company: it's a catalyst for change. Through the power of storytelling, Boss Babe helps businesses amplify their impact and connect with their audiences on a deeper level.
The Nonprofit Makeover - This nonprofit consulting services provide expert guidance in fundraising, social media strategy, and community building, helping organizations amplify their impact and grow sustainably.
Southern Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce – SCWCC is committed to economic vitality for our members and their community. With strategic business and political relationships, they offer impactful connections to support businesses in the Southern Colorado region.
Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival - The Rocky Mountain Women's Film Festival is the longest continuous-running women's film festival in North America. It showcases documentary, feature, short and animated films that are thought-provoking, enriching and encourage both global awareness and personal growth.
Tessa of Colorado Springs – Provide immediate safety at a confidential Safehouse for women, children, and other victims escaping abuse, empower survivors through programs and support such as advocacy and counseling and create a safer future through Education and Outreach to schools, businesses, and other organizations.
The Women's Foundation of Colorado – Catalyzing community to advance and accelerate economic opportunities for Colorado women and their families.
Women of Colorado – Women of Colorado is a community of women interested in sharing skills, pursuing artistry, taking on teamwork & conquering adventure while creating new friendships. Compassion for the planet & open-mindedness about our differences defines all members of our community.
This page is a work in progress. At VCOS, we are doing our best to listen, learn and be inclusive. If you would like to be included or see that we have missed something, please reach out to marketing@VisitCOS.com.
