40+ Women-Owned Businesses to Check Out in Downtown Richmond

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Owner: Nadira Chase

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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What You'll Find: Natural products like bath bombs, hair care, skincare sets and more.

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Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 AM-7 PM; Saturday, 12-8 PM

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Owner: Ashley Williams

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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What You'll Find: A yoga and meditation studio offering space for the mind, body, soul and community.

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Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 AM-8 PM; Saturday-Sunday, 8 AM-6 PM

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Owner: Liz Kincaid

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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What You'll Find: Vacation vibes and flavorful dishes from all over the world.

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Hours: Monday-Friday, 5-10 PM; Saturday, 10 AM-10 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-3 PM

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Owner: Anne Poarch

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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What You'll Find: A chance for recreation, exercise, and good times while exploring our beautiful city from a unique perspective.

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Hours: Monday + Wednesday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM; Saturday, 9 AM- 2 PM; Sunday 12-3 PM

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Owner: Noelle Parent

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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What You'll Find: Downtown Richmond's first sample and consignment bridal boutique.

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Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 AM-6 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-2 PM

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Owner: Krystle Dandridge

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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What You'll Find: A bookstore that provides readers with an experience that centers Black, indigenous and people-of-color authors, a bar that sells wine by the bottle, tastings, author events, quarterly book subscription boxes, a Book Bar Book Club and more.

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Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 11 AM-6:30 PM; Saturday, 11 AM-5 PM; Sunday, 11 AM-4 PM

Owner: Lily Fasil

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Neighborhood: Jackson Ward

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What You'll Find: Authentic Ethiopian cuisine, pastries and beverages in a cozy environment.

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Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 7 AM-3 PM

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Owner: Brittany Williams

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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What You'll Find: Signature beignets and lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch specials with Cajun-style dishes like red beans and rice, gumbo and more!

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Hours: Thursday-Friday, 11 AM-5 PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9 AM-3 PM

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Owner: Lauren Frisby

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Neighborhood: Jackson Ward

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What You'll Find: Customer favorites like coconut pie and salmon paninis along with signature vegan sweets and jar desserts.

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Hours: Wednesdays, 12-5 PM; Thursday-Saturday, 11 AM-5 PM

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Owner: Whitney Cardozo

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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What You'll Find: Seasonal French cuisine and cocktails in an elegant yet cozy setting.

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Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 5:30-10 PM

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Owner: Janine Bell

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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What You'll Find: Artistic, educational experiences with high-quality art, spoken word, dance and musical performances bringing awareness to cultural roots across the African diaspora.

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Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 1-7 PM; Saturday, 1-5 PM

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Owner: Stevie McFadden

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Neighborhood: Jackson Ward

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What You'll Find: A showroom featuring artwork, furnishings, textiles and libraries plus a second-floor design studio.

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Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-5 PM

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Owner: Kelly Justice

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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What You'll Find: A staple RVA bookstore with an endless selection of books ranging from fiction, nonfiction and more.

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Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11 AM-6 PM; Saturday, 10 AM-5 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-4 PM

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Owner: Jenn Braswell

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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What You'll Find: An inclusive, indoor cycling environment featuring Black instructors and hip hop music with package offers and single sessions starting at only $20.

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Hours: Monday-Friday, 6 AM-8 PM; Saturday, 8-10:30 AM; Sunday, 9-10:30 AM

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Owner: Niki Milanovic Lowry

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Neighborhood: Manchester

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What You'll Find: Exceptional customer service and premium paint formulas and samples.

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Hours: Wednesday-Friday, 10 AM-6 PM; Saturday, 10 AM- 3 PM

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Owner: Amy Cabaniss

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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What You'll Find: A new and elevated take on your favorite Southern dishes like fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits and more.

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Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 4:30-9 PM; Friday-Saturday, 4:30-9:30 PM

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Owner: Katrina Pascal

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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What You'll Find: An upscale and chic salon featuring Pascal's go-to styling and 20+ years of experience in the hair care business.

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Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 8 AM-8 PM

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Owner: Mela Jones

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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What You'll Find: Fresh-made, frozen and grab & go meals making it a great choice if you’re looking for a delicious, ready-to-heat lunch or dinner.

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Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11 AM-7 PM

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Owner: Velma Johnson

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Neighborhood: Jackson Ward

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What You'll Find: A family-owned and operated business in the Historic Jackson Ward neighborhood with a menu full of mouth-watering favorites like catfish, corn muffins, and peach cobbler.

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Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 AM-8 PM; Friday-Saturday, 11 AM-9 PM

Owner: Jaynell Pittman-Shaw

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Neighborhood: Financial District

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What You'll find: A straightforward café serving Southern comfort food and signature chicken & waffles.

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Hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 10 AM-4 PM

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Owner: Bethany Frazier

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Neighborhood: Financial District

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What You'll Find: Plant-based skincare and wellness products ranging from serums to body elixirs.

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Hours: Saturday, 11 AM-4 PM

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Owner: Maria Oseguera

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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What You'll Find: Modern Mexican fare featuring small plates, upscale entrees and the perfect setting for a night out or a lunch meeting.

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Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 4-9 PM; Friday-Saturday, 12-10 PM; Sundays, 12-9 PM

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Owner: Jasmina Zulic

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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What You'll Find: Bohemian and contemporary styles in women's fashion and accessories under $100.

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Hours: Wednesday-Saturday, 11 AM-6 PM

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Owner: Christine Wansleben

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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What You'll Find: One-of-a-kind culinary experiences through cooking classes, virtual events and private events.

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Owner: Brandi Battle-Brown

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Neighborhood: Court End

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What You'll Find: Healthy options like delicious and nutritious smoothies, salads, soups, fresh-pressed juices and more.

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Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 9 AM-3 PM

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Owner: Lorna Bedford

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Neighborhood: Financial District

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What You'll Find: A colorful and cozy spot offering global street food with Asian and American influences using fresh ingredients in dishes like Duck Bao Buns, Sashimi, Bulgogi BBQ, Vietnamese Spring Rolls and more.

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Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 AM-10 PM

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Owner: Mahri Jones

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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What You'll Find: A craft hair salon offering top-tier services to anyone with hair.

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Hours: Wednesdsay, 10 AM-7 PM; Thursday-Friday, 10 AM-6 PM; Saturday, 9 AM-3 PM

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Owner: Katie Ukrop

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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What You'll Find: One of the nation's most beloved, boutique hotels with a gallery and gift shop full of work from local and international artists.

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Quirk Gallery Hours: Monday-Friday, 10 AM-6 PM; Saturday, 10 AM-5 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-4 PM

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The Lobby Bar Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 7 AM-9 PM; Friday-Saturday, 7 AM-10 PM

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Owner: Jean Boone

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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What You'll Find: A free, weekly newspaper that aims to break down the barriers between readers and the news.

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Owner: Susan Gaible

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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What You'll Find: A studio and gallery showcasing and selling the ceramic works of 30+ regional artists.

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Hours: Friday, 11 AM-6 PM; Saturday, 10 AM-6 PM; Sunday, 11 AM-4 PM

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Owner: Jennie Skinner

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Neighborhood: Financial District

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What You'll Find: A coffee roastery featuring locally made pastries with gluten free options, freshly prepared sandwiches and creative coffee drinks.

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Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM

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Owner: Audie McDougall

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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What You'll Find: A home goods store that sells handmade homewares, vintage items and plants.

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Hours: Thursday-Friday, 11 AM-4 PM; Saturday, 12-5 PM; Sunday, 12-4 PM

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Owner: Shane Roberts-Thomas

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Neighborhood: Jackson Ward

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What You'll Find: Your favorite dishes from the South like fried okra, shrimp po' boys, catfish and more.

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Hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 5-9 PM; Friday-Saturday, 12-9 PM; Sunday, 12-7 PM

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Owner: Angela Petruzzelli

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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What You'll Find: Fresh and delicious puglia-style lasagna bolognese, pasta, pastries, sandwiches and desserts.

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Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11:30 AM-2 PM + 5-9 PM; Saturday, 5-9 PM

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Owner: Kellie Mega

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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What You'll Find: Unique workouts formatted to target a different human body energy system with each class.

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Hours: Monday-Thursday, 5:45-9 AM, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, 5-8:30 PM; Friday, 5:45-9 AM, 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, 5-7 PM; Saturday, 7:30 AM-12:30 PM; Sunday, 8:30 AM-12 PM

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Owner: Katrina Giavos

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward and Manchester

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What You'll Find: Gourmet Greek products, prepared foods, baked goods, beer, wine and more.

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Downtown Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 AM-7 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-4 PM

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Manchester Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 9 AM-8 PM; Thursday-Saturday, 9 AM-9 PM; Sunday, 10 AM-4 PM

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Owner: Sara Ayyash

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Neighborhood: Jackson Ward

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What You'll Find: A premier bakery specializing in one-of-a-kind cakes and confections of all kinds.

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Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 AM-4 PM

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Owner: Sabrina Fitz

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Bottom

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What You'll Find: 40+ ice cream flavors, coffee and more sweet treats.

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Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 11 AM-11 PM; Friday-Saturday, 11 AM-12 AM

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Owner: Taryn Wynn

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Neighborhood: Financial District

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What You'll Find: An ice cream making workshop that focuses on teaching customers how to create premium ice creams from scratch.

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Hours: Thursday-Friday, 6:30-9:30 PM; Saturday-Sunday, 10 AM-9:30 PM

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Owner: Kathleen Richardson

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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What You'll Find: Locally sourced and organic foods, fair trade coffees and teas and a cozy atmosphere.

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Hours: Monday-Sunday, 7 AM-7 PM

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Owner: Kelli Lemon

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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What You'll Find: A social café offering culture and connection to go with your Boss Latte.

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Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-2 PM

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Owner: Deborah Boschen

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Neighborhood: Arts District

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What You'll Find: Sustainable and designer women's clothing and accessories.

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Hours: Monday-Saturday, 11 AM-5 PM; Sunday, 12-4 PM

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Owner: Whitney Kuhn

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Neighborhood: Monroe Ward

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What You'll Find: Thoughtfully sourced goods at affordable prices in a cozy Monroe Ward storefront.

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Hours: Saturday-Sunday, 12-4 PM

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Owner: Brianna Earl

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Neighborhood: Shockoe Slip

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What You'll Find: Custom candle creations made for you by you! Pick your vessel, choose your favorite scent and enjoy complimentary wine with your candlemaking experience.

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Hours: Reservations are available Wednesday-Sunday