Food Scene

Woman-owned businesses in Tempe, AZ

Looking for women-owned dining and shopping in Tempe?

From 100% owned by a woman to husband-and-wife duos to a triumphant team of owners, we’re proud these businesses call Tempe home. In an effort to support these businesses with woman owners, the Tempe Tourism Office created this ever-growing list of places in our city that would welcome your patronage.  

Did we miss a Tempe restaurant or business that should be added to this list? Email us at [email protected] and we’ll add it in! 

Restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops and treats 

Arizona Yoga Co.
414 S. Mill Ave. #B102, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 719-0019

Cafe Lalibela
849 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 829-1939 

Cafetal Coffee 
777 S. College Ave. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 557-5245

Caffe Boa
398 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 968-9112 

Atade Desta CAFE LALIBELA
Atade Desta – Cafe Lalibela
Farah Khalid Curry Corner
Farah Khalid – Curry Corner

Candy Addict 
414 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 921-1155

Cartel Roasting Co.
810 S. Ash Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281

Casa Reynoso 
3138 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 966-0776

Doc Popcorn in Arizona Mills
5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., Tempe, AZ 85282 | (623) 606-0543

Curry Corner 
1212 E. Apache Blvd., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 894-1276

Daily Dose Grill 
96 S. Rockford Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 590-6937

Desert Roots Kitchen 
414 S. Mill Ave. #111, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 382-0228

Drink Me! Tea Room 
1730 E. Warner Rd. #5, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (602) 206-5469

Tracy Dempsey credit Tracy Dempsey
Tracy Dempsey – Tracy Dempsey Originals
Melissa Harlan Drink Me Tea Room
Melissa Harlan – Drink Me Tea Room

Great Harvest Bread Co.
1730 E. Warner Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 777-1141

Huss Brewing Company
1520 W. Mineral Rd. Suite 102, Tempe, AZ 85283 | (480) 264-7611

Mango Rabbit Boba
1250 E. Apache Blvd. #112, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 912-6283

Munchies Cafe
11 E. 6th St. #101, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 967-0096 

OPA Life Greek Cafe
227 E Baseline Rd, Tempe, AZ 85283 | (480) 292-8180

Painting with a Twist
219 E Baseline Rd, #H3 Tempe, AZ 85283 | (602) 758-7928

Pier 54
5394 S. Lakeshore Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283 | (480) 820-0660

Pita Jungle
4 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 804-0234

Postino Wine Cafe
Annex: 615 S. College Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 927-1111
South Tempe: 8749 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 | (602) 325-2211

Rosita’s Fine Mexican Food
960 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 966-0852 

Slices at Tempe Marketplace
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 966-2021

Slices on Mill
11 E. 6th St. #102, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 590-0511

Slickables
Brickyard Engineering, 699 S. Mill Ave. #117, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 409-4591

Slim Thick Cafe
1730 E. Warner Rd., Suite 10, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 729-5303 

Smile Thai Cuisine
2107 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 894-5495

Sweet Republic
410 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite 105, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 292-8557 

Tracy Dempsey Originals and ODV Wines
1325 W. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (602) 775-4693 

Vincitorio’s Ristorante
1835 E. Elliot Rd. # C109, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 820-2786

Word of Mouth Grill
7660 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 621-6247

Yupha’s Thai Kitchen
1805 E. Elliot Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 839-0576

Retail shops 

Black Market Minerals in Arizona Mills
5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir. # 502, Tempe, AZ 85282 |  (480) 897-9505

Changing Hands Bookstore
6428 S. McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ 85283 | (480) 730-0205

Creations Boutique at Tempe Marketplace
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1246, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 448-1687

Divaz Boutique at Tempe Marketplace
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy. #1062, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 966-7467

Happy Healthy High Horny Herb Shop
609 S. Mill Ave., Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 530-6433

Henna Shoppe in Downtown Tempe and Arizona Mills
Downtown Tempe: 411 S. Mill Ave., Suite 102, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 626-3700
Arizona Mills: 5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir., Tempe, AZ 85282 |(480) 626-3700

Lotions & Potions
420 S. Mill Ave. # 105, Tempe, AZ 85281 | (480) 968-4652

Rocket A Go~Go
15 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 434-4433

Creations Boutique at Tempe Marketplace credit Mark Lipczynski
Oliva Verma Smith – Creations Boutique, credit Mark Lipczynski

Other woman-owned businesses  

Blue Light Cleaning LLC
 (480) 674-9291 

D.A.M.E.S.
9920 S. Rural Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 | (602) 320-6556

Dunn Transportation/Ollie the Trolley
1680 N. 74th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85257 | (480) 970-8130

Empowering You Therapy
4801 S. Lakeshore Dr. Suite 111, Tempe, AZ 85282 | (480) 442-9089

Function Pilates
1840 E. Warner Rd. STE 104, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 815-2055

JW Group USA
(855) 594-7687

Neuromuscular Studio
430 W. Warner Rd. #110, Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 967-7345

One Tribe Yoga
1006 E. Warner Rd., Tempe, AZ 85284 | (480) 676-9642

Written Alicia Griffith

Alicia is an ASU Alumna and Tucson native who is unapologetically herself. When she is not sharing her passion for Tempe, she is a devoted dog mom and reality TV enthusiast who has a weakness for charcuterie boards and wine!

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