By Belle O’Hara
Happy International Women’s month!
The entire month of March (and specifically the 8th!) is dedicated to uplifting and appreciating the women of the world. The strength and resilience of women is amazing; constantly proving that we really are capable of anything. When I will sit back and think of all of the inspirational women in my life, I feel so proud to call them friends and family. To me, it's incredibly important to fight to support women, and admire those who pushed for change before us. Specifically in Pittsburgh, we are lucky to have so many unique women-owned businesses, and this month is the perfect time to give some of them a try and show your support. From restaurants, cafes, and retail shops, there is a women-owned local business for all of your needs. These shops are a testament to how amazing women are.
Remember to treat every day of every month as international women’s day!
I found all of my info on these sites listed below, if you want to do some more research of your own! I only listed a taste of what these amazing Pittsburgh women have to offer, there are so many more options!
- https://goodfoodpittsburgh.com/women-owned-restaurants-and-businesses-you-can-support-in-pittsburgh/
Restaurants
1. Pamela’s Diner
Owners- Gail Klingensmith and Pam Cohen
Where- There are six locations in Pittsburgh! Three of them being in Oakland (3703 Forbes Avenue), Shadyside (5527 Walnut Street #2), and the Strip (60 21st Street)
Hours- Open 7 days a week from 8 am – 2 pm
What’s on the menu- Breakfast and lunch food, such as hotcakes, breakfast sandwiches, omelets, and burgers and salads.
My Personal Favorites- The hotcakes with some scrambled eggs are a classic, and if I’m feeling fancy I’ll get the blueberry specialty hotcakes which are the absolute best.
2. Square Café
Owner- Sherree Goldstein
Where- Located in East Liberty, 134 S. Highland Avenue
Hours- Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
What’s on the menu- Breakfast and lunch, as well as coffee and cocktails. They also have plenty of vegetarian and vegan options.
My Personal Favorites- The breakfast burrito, the breakfast sandwich, and the vegan peanut butter pancakes!
3. The Speckled Egg
Owner- Jacqueline Schoedel
Where- Downtown inside the Union Trust Building, 501 Grant Street
Hours- Wed, Thurs, Fri 8 am – 7 pm
Sat, Sun 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
What’s on the menu- Breakfast, brunch, sandwiches, cocktails and coffee
My Personal Favorites- The buttermilk poppy seed pancakes, goat omelet, and lox’d & loaded toast!
Coffee
1. De Fer Coffee & Tea
Owner- Vanessa Marietti and her husband
Where- They have four locations two of which in the Strip (2002 Smallman Street) and Market Square (435 Market Street)
Hours- Sun, Mon 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tues-Thurs 8:00 am -8:00 pm
Fri-Sat 8:00 am – 9:00 pm
What’s on the menu- Toast and paninis, coffee, cocktails
My personal favorites- Caramel latte with oat milk and the avocado & hummus toast
2. Big Dog Coffee
Owner- Cortney Ivanov
Where- Southside, 2717 Sarah Street
Hours- Sat, Sun 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Mon-Fri 6:00 am – 5 :00 pm
What’s on the menu- Coffee, soups, bread, and pastries
My personal favorites- Iced seasonal latte, and the lemon loaf
3. Divvy Coffee & Buns
Owner- Joelle Sakr
Where- Right in Oakland! (3714 Forbes Avenue)
Hours- Sat, Sun 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Mon-Fri 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
What’s on the menu- Sweet and savory buns, pastries, and coffee
My Personal favorites- The egg and cheese bun or the sweet Paris bun! And they’re lavender lattes!
Retail Stores
1. Wildcard
Owner- Rebecca Morris
Where- Lawrenceville (4209 Butler Street)
Hours- Mon-Fri 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
What they sell – Cards, shirts, jewelry, art, etc all made by local artists!
My Personal Favorites- They have amazing candles and wall art, as well as super cute stickers!
2. Una Biologicals
Owner- Jessica Graves
Where- Lawrenceville (3707 Butler Street)
Hours- Closed on Mon
Tues-Sat 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sun 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
What they sell- All natural soaps, essential oils, facial products, lotion, etc
My personal favorites- The lavender body butter and orange facial cleanser
3. White Whale Books
Owner- Jill Yeaomans and family
Where- Bloomfield (4754 Liberty Avenue)
Hours- Mon- Sun 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
What they sell- Books! Also coffee in their newly opened coffee shop
My personal favorites- I find a new one every time I go, they have a great selection! But my all time favorite books are The Nix by Nathan Hill or Beautiful World Where Are You? By Sally Rooney!
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