This International Women’s Month, celebrate the incredible women who own and operate businesses in Downtown Evanston! From beloved bookstores and renowned steakhouses to unique jewelry shops and personalized fitness studios, these women entrepreneurs bring passion, creativity, and excellence to our community. Join us in supporting and uplifting these amazing businesses—not just this month, but all year long!

RESTAURANTS
The Barn Steakhouse  | Amy Morton
Bat 17 | Sylvia Xim'enez
Cupitol | Sellia Georges
Dozika | Pon Weeraprajuk 

Elephant & Vine | CD Young
Evanston Corner Bistro | Nicole Quaisser 

Frida's Evanston | Rosario Barreto

Koi Evanston | Sandy Chen
La Cocinita | Rachel Billow
LeTour Evanston | Amy Morton
Mid Kitchen | Merve Oran

Nakorn Kitchen | Sam Rattanopos & Mina Sudsaard
Newport Coffee House | Lotta Bengtsson

Trattoria Demi | Denise Baske

Tapas Barcelona |  Maria Lopez
Tomo Japanese Street Food | Tawanrat Mohr
Shang Noodle | Cherie Cheung

SHOPS
Accents Plus | Virginia Escalante
Artem Pop Up Gallery | Sarita Kamat

Ayla's Originals | Ayla Pizzo
Bookends & Beginnings | Nina Barrett
cloth + home | Pam Kendall + Linda Johnson

Eve J. Alfille Gallery & Studio | Eve J. Alfille
FlowersFlowers | Amanda Ault
The Grove Gallery | Sarah Kaiser

Kilwins Evanston | Jackie Jackson
Kivanci Official | Leen Gundogdu
Madison Grace | Angelica D'Costa

Stepping Out on Faith Consignment | Vivian Killebrew

Talia Boutique |  Asia Cavallo & Agnieszka Lewandowska
Ten Thousand Villages Evanston | Hannah Wymer, Cheryl Nester-Detweiler, and Michaela Dix

ART, DESIGN & MORE
Christy Foran Design | Christy Foran
Creative Coworking | Angela Valavanis
The Grove Gallery | Sarah Kaiser

Neiger Design | Carol Neiger
One River School Evanston | Heather Kipper, School Director

 
SALONS & SPAS
Steven Papageorge Salon | Amalie

Salon Lamia | Lamia Shamoon

Edessa's Hair Salon | Marion

Vera's Hair Salon | Vera

Texture Salon | Yuki

Lash Squared | Shannon Jackson

Nerdy Siren Artistry | Maria

Lex Lab Hair Studio | Alexis Victoria & Alex Mikhail

Charlene Tranquil Hair Stylist | Charlene Sellers

Jade & Virtue Hair Studio | Elise Clifton

Elizabeth Hansen | Hair Stylist & Colorist

Inspired Hair Design | Gloria Moulopoulos 

Jamie Blue Hair Color Specialist | Jamie Dodson

Planet Marz Nail Co. | Marla Palacios

Reed Hairstyling | Stephanie Reed

Tameka Crump Licensed Cosmetologist

FITNESS, HEALTH & WELLNESS
Be Better Acupuncture PLLC | Melanie Katin, L.Ac., DACM
Breving Physical Therapy | Kathy Breving

Designer Smiles | Dr. Aminat Osuji
Elements Dental Studio | Dr. Meira Berman
TruFit Personal Training & Wellness Studios | Isabelle "Izzy" Libmann

Grateful Yoga | Lela Beem
Inspire Counseling Center | Lauren Schifferdecker
Pilates Connection Chicago | Dawn Friedman & Andrea Versenyi

Pure Barre Evanston | Aija Brameus

Title Boxing Club Evanston | Britt Moylet

E-Town Wellness | Anna Grinshpun

SERVICE BUSINESS
BC Cleaners | Yeonjong Cho
Dogotopia of Downtown Evanston | Sarah Lewis
Oasis North Shore | Sarah Warren

ORGANIZATIONS
The Women's Club of Evanston
Evanston Public Library | Yolande Wilburn, Executive Director

If you are a women-owned business or organization located in Downtown Evanston, please contact Laura Brown to be added to this list. Thank you!