Lackawanna County is home to many exceptional women-owned businesses. From Scranton to smaller towns like Dunmore, Taylor, Peckville, and Clarks Summit, you’ll find a diverse array of innovative enterprises. Women-owned restaurants bring creativity to the local food scene, while female-owned coffee shops provide welcoming spaces to gather and unwind. Gyms, studios, and salons run by women focus on holistic wellness and self-care, contributing to the community’s well-being. And that’s just the beginning—this list of 25+ businesses is only a sampling of the many incredible women-owned establishments waiting to be explored and supported!
Owners: Trish Laboranti, Kelly Hamm, Joni Boino, and Karen Snyder
Location: Scranton, PA
Run by sisters, this restaurant offers classic pub fare in a friendly environment and is known for its multi-award-winning buffalo wings. It features a full-service bar in a casual setting with Irish touches.
Joni Boino, Kelly Hamm, Karen Snyder & Patricia "Trish" Laboranti
Stirna’s, a beloved North Scranton restaurant, serves a variety of American cuisine with homestyle flair, emphasizing friendly service in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere. Cathy is also the owner of La Buona Vita, an elegant event space in Dunmore.
Jak’s in Jessup is a lively neighborhood bar and restaurant, best known for its award-winning wings—twice crowned Best Wings in NEPA—along with a menu of hearty pub fare, refreshing drinks, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Jessica’s delicious eatery serves up hearty homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a cozy yet spacious setting, featuring a variety of daily specials, from seasonal flavored breakfasts to creative lunchtime favorites.
Enjoy a variety of coffee beverages, plus light breakfast and lunch fare in a cozy, eclectic, and artsy atmosphere. It’s also the oldest independent coffee shop in Scranton. Jenn is also the owner of Little Wild Refillery.
Inspired by Harry Styles/One Direction, Lucca Fresca serves up fresh, healthy smoothies and bowls in a vibrant, uniquely themed setting that blends great flavors with pop-star magic.
This boutique perfumery and custom perfume and candle studio celebrates the power of scent and allows you to personalize the perfect eco-friendly scented product.
Owners: Rhiannon Winters, Stacy Giovannucci, and Angie Ortiz
Location: Scranton
Tusk Scranton seamlessly blends a curated apothecary with expert tattooing and precision piercing in a moody, eclectic setting where skincare and body art come together.
A black-owned salon in Dunmore, April focuses on protective and natural hair care services. She also owns House of Real Events, a wedding and special event venue.
This sanctuary provides yoga classes, holistic wellness services, and spiritual guidance. Specialties include aerial yoga, meditation, sound healing, and crystals.
Owners: MJ Carlesi and Skye Rachko
Location: Scranton
Elevate your fitness routine at this women-owned studio with expert-led classes in pole dancing and aerial arts—including hoops, silks, rope, and more. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced student, you'll train in a safe, supportive environment designed to help you build strength, confidence, and grace.
Take Jamie’s creative sewing workshops or private sewing lessons, and shop her handcrafted bags made from locally sourced fabric.
Jamie Durkin
Vecina
Discover, Shop, and Support Locally
The best way to support women-owned businesses is to check them out for yourself. While you’re in Lackawanna County, discover local events and other things to do.
