Key Takeaways
- International Women’s Day on March 8 is a great opportunity to support women-owned businesses in metro Detroit.
- The region is home to standout women entrepreneurs running cafés, bakeries, boutiques, spas and community spaces.
- These 10 destinations offer great options for family outings while shopping local and investing in Detroit’s small business community.
March 8 is International Women’s Day, and one of the best ways to celebrate the women in your life (and the women who make our communities great) is to shop local and spend with intention. This year, skip the big-box stores and make a day of it with the family. Here are 10 incredible women-owned businesses across the Detroit metro area worth celebrating and visiting all year long.
BasBlue
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Step into this stunning, light-filled community space on historic Ferry Street and you’ll immediately feel the warmth. BasBlue is a women-founded café, meeting space and event venue dedicated to being a safe, welcoming place for women and non-binary people in Detroit. Grab a latte, settle into a cozy corner, or book the beautiful lower-level yoga and wellness studio for your next girls’ night out. It’s a gorgeous spot that’s genuinely doing something meaningful for the city.
- Address: 110 E Ferry St, Detroit
- Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
Treat You Batter
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Rumor has it these are the best cookies in Michigan, and after one bite, you’ll have a hard time arguing. This wildly popular women-owned bakery serves up creative, rotating flavors, along with lattes that pair perfectly. It’s a guaranteed hit with kids and grown-ups alike. Bring the whole crew and let everyone pick their own flavor.
- Address: 6915 Greenfield Road, Detroit
- Hours: 1-9 p.m. Monday-Sunday
The Kitchen by Cooking with Que
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Chef Quiana, who you may recognize from Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race,” runs this vibrant, soul-filling kitchen on Woodward. The menu leans plant-based and delicious, with dishes like wild mushroom rigatoni and vegan mac and cheese, that even the skeptical meat-eaters at the table will devour. Cooking classes and private events make this a wonderful spot for a family outing or a special celebration.
- Address: 6529 Woodward Ave., Detroit
- Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday
Fixins Soul Kitchen
Downtown Detroit’s go-to soul food destination is a full celebration of culture and comfort food done right. The fried chicken is legendary, massive, perfectly seasoned, crispy on the outside and juicy all the way through, and the sides (collard greens, yams, charred okra) are each standouts in their own right. A great spot to take out-of-town guests who need to understand what Detroit is all about.
- Address: 1435 Randolph St., Detroit
- Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday
FAIRCLOTH Boutique
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Hidden in the heart of the Indian Village and East Village corridor, FAIRCLOTH is one of Detroit’s most joyful retail experiences. Owner Sara Faircloth has filled the colorful, light-drenched space with carefully curated clothing and accessories that are as unique and vibrant as the city itself. A must-visit on any Detroit shopping day.
- Address: 8001 Kercheval Ave., Detroit
- Hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
Teasers Boutique
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On Detroit’s storied Avenue of Fashion, owner Paulette dresses the city’s most stylish women. Teasers is known for upscale, one-of-a-kind pieces you simply won’t find anywhere else, the kind of boutique where you come in for one thing and leave with an entire outfit you didn’t know you needed.
- Address: 19355 Livernois Ave., Detroit
- Hours: Noon-6 p.m. Thursday-Saturday
Eden Day Spa
This hidden gem tucked into a beautifully converted home near New Center is one of Detroit’s best-kept wellness secrets. Eden Day Spa offers massages, facials, waxing and full spa packages, all delivered with the kind of skill and care that keeps clients coming back month after month. The Eve and Adam couples package makes for an incredibly special date date.
- Address: 89 E. Edsel Ford Freeway, Detroit
- Hours: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday
Treuvis Med Spa & Laser
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For those in the northern suburbs, owner Rose has created something genuinely luxurious at Treuvis. This high-end med spa, with glowing reviews for its facials, massage, laser treatments and injectable services, feels like a true escape the moment you walk in. Treat the mom or grandmother in your life to a gift certificate and watch her face light up.
- Address: 44464 Hayes Road, Clinton Township
- Hours: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday
The Fairytale Fun Place
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Because International Women’s Day deserves a little magic for the littles too! This enchanting indoor playground in Clarkston is a wonderland of climbing structures, arcade games and birthday party rooms, all spotlessly cleaned and thoughtfully staffed. The check-in and check-out system gives parents genuine peace of mind, and the energy in the building on a busy weekend is contagious. Let the kids run free while the grown-ups celebrate the women who make their worlds go ’round.
- Address: 7127 Dixie Highway, Clarkston
- Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday
Warda Pâtisserie
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If you’ve never experienced a French pastry shop in the middle of Midtown Detroit, this is your sign. Founded by pastry chef Warda Bouguerra, this beautifully intimate bakery turns out some of the most stunning and delicious pastries in the state. The space is chic and cozy, the vibe is welcoming, and it’s absolutely the kind of place you take your daughter to teach her what real craft looks like.
- Address: 70 W. Alexandrine St., Detroit
- Hours: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday
