March is Women’s History Month, a time to celebrate the achievements of women across all industries, including business and entrepreneurship. Santa Clara is home to a thriving community of women-owned businesses that bring innovation, culture, and creativity to the city.
Whether you’re looking for specialty coffee, fresh bagels, dance classes, or a beautiful bouquet, these women-led businesses are must-visit destinations this month—and beyond
Jiaren Café – A Community-Focused Café
If you’re searching for a Santa Clara café with a mission, look no further than Jiaren Café. Founded by Jaden Zhao, this non-profit coffee shop blends high-quality matcha, specialty coffee, and organic teas with a strong commitment to empowering women through wellness programs.
Beyond serving delicious handcrafted drinks, Jiaren Café offers yoga classes, art workshops, and community events, creating a welcoming space for creativity and self-care.
📍 1171 Homestead Rd #140B, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Volare Studios – Dance, Movement, and Expression
Ready to dance? Volare Studios is a women-owned creative space that offers Salsa, Bachata, Mambo, and more. Founded by Marianela Calonje Amarante, this Santa Clara dance studio provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for both beginners and experienced dancers.
Beyond technique, Volare Studios is all about confidence, community, and self-expression. Whether you’re looking to take your first dance class or perfect your moves, this studio is a go-to destination for dance lovers in the Bay Area.
📍 3535 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA 95051
WhatCoffee & Bakery – Artisanal Coffee & Pastries
WhatCoffee & Bakery is a women-owned café in Santa Clara that seamlessly blends artisanal coffee with French-Asian-inspired pastries. Founded by Rain Sun, who grew up immersed in her family’s coffee roastery and bakery, the café embodies her passion for coffee, community, and creativity. At WhatCoffee, beans are sourced from regions like Sumatra, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Colombia, and Brazil, and roasted on-site to ensure freshness.
The café’s interior is designed to be a welcoming space, featuring a mural by artist Mary Jhun that reflects the café’s commitment to creativity and community. WhatCoffee & Bakery has quickly become a hub for coffee enthusiasts and food lovers, offering a unique and enriching experience in Santa Clara.
📍 1002 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
Boichik Bagels – Authentic New York-Style Bagels in Santa Clara
Craving authentic New York-style bagels in the Bay Area? Look no further than Boichik Bagels in Santa Clara! Founded by Emily Winston, this popular bagel shop has earned a reputation for serving some of the best bagels outside of NYC.
Inspired by the classic bagels of her childhood, Emily spent years perfecting her recipe to achieve the ideal chewy texture with a crispy crust. Whether you’re grabbing a freshly baked bagel for breakfast or stocking up for the week, Boichik Bagels delivers an authentic East Coast bagel experience right here in Santa Clara.
Stop by and see why Boichik Bagels is a must-visit spot for bagel lovers in the Bay Area!
📍 2050 Wyatt Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
Jashn – Modern indian dining
Jashn brings India’s rich culinary heritage to Santa Clara with a modern twist. Created by the team behind Jalsa Catering & Events, the restaurant highlights vibrant regional Indian flavors with contemporary touches. The menu blends comforting home-style traditions with playful updates, bringing bold spices, colorful dishes, and a lively dining experience to every table.
The restaurant was co-founded by Reshmi Nair, a hospitality professional with more than 15 years of experience in the food, beverage, and events industry. She previously served as Director of Events and Catering at Amber India, where she helped lead events and restaurant operations across the Bay Area.
📍 1285 Homestead Rd, Santa Clara, CA 95050
ROCKO’S ICE CREAM TACOS – A SWEET TREAT WITH A CREATIVE TWIST
Rocko’s Ice Cream Tacos brings a playful take on dessert to Santa Clara with its signature ice cream tacos. Each treat starts with a house-made waffle cone shaped like a taco shell, filled with creamy ice cream, and dipped in chocolate and toppings. The result is a fun, handheld dessert that combines classic ice cream flavors with a creative twist.
Founded by Lori Phillips, a Bay Area native, Rocko’s began as a small cart at local farmers’ markets before opening its Santa Clara storefront in 2018. The shop focuses on carefully crafted treats made with high-quality ingredients, creating desserts that are both fun and memorable.
Whether you are trying an ice cream taco for the first time or stopping by for a sweet treat after dinner, Rocko’s offers a colorful and welcoming spot for dessert lovers in Santa Clara.
📍 1235 Franklin St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
SANTA CLARA FINE FLORALS – HANDCRAFTED BLOOMS FOR EVERY OCCASION
Santa Clara Fine Florals is a boutique floral studio known for elegant, handcrafted arrangements designed for life’s special moments. From weddings and corporate events to everyday bouquets and sympathy flowers, the shop focuses on fresh, premium blooms and thoughtful design that make each arrangement feel personal and meaningful.
Founded by Carole Evans, the studio opened during the pandemic and later welcomed customers to its Santa Clara storefront in 2023. Her vision was to create a local flower shop centered on quality, creativity, and dependable service for the community.
As a local independent florist, Santa Clara Fine Florals creates carefully designed bouquets that help celebrate milestones, express love, and brighten everyday moments.
📍 3579 Benton St, Santa Clara, CA 95051
GIWA – KOREAN CALIFORNIA DINING
GIWA blends Korean flavors with California-style cooking to create a fresh and inviting dining experience in Santa Clara’s Koreatown. The restaurant serves a wide-ranging menu that spans brunch, coffee, dinner, and desserts, with dishes that mix classic Korean comfort food and modern café favorites. Guests can enjoy everything from omurice and pork cutlet to lobster pasta, wagyu steak, and creative brunch plates.
The space is designed to feel bright and welcoming, filled with curated flowers and greenery that add a calm, stylish touch to the dining room. Whether stopping in for coffee, brunch with friends, or a special dinner, GIWA offers a relaxed setting that brings together food, design, and community.
GIWA was founded by Hyojung C., who created the restaurant as a place where food, hospitality, and natural beauty come together in one space.
📍 1494 Halford Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051
1 OZ COFFEE – A COZY SPOT FOR SPECIALTY COFFEE
1 Oz Coffee brings a global approach to coffee to Santa Clara, offering beans sourced from different regions and brewed with care. The menu features classic espresso drinks, pour-overs, and cold brew alongside seasonal specialty drinks, giving guests plenty of ways to experience different coffee styles and flavors.
Known for its welcoming atmosphere and thoughtfully crafted drinks, 1 Oz Coffee is a popular stop for morning coffee, casual meetings, or an afternoon break. The café also offers pastries from local Bay Area bakeries, pairing perfectly with its specialty coffee menu.
Founded by Yulia Kolchanova, the café focuses on highlighting high-quality beans and brewing techniques that showcase coffee as much more than a drink. Today, visitors can find two 1 Oz Coffee locations in Santa Clara.
📍 549 Benton St, Santa Clara, CA 95050
📍 3051 Tasman Dr, Santa Clara, CA 95054
These women-owned businesses bring passion, innovation, and community to Santa Clara. Whether you’re grabbing a matcha latte at Jiaren Café, a fresh bouquet at Santa Clara Fine Florals, dancing at Volare Studios, or savouring dinner at Jashn, you’re supporting the incredible women behind these businesses.
This Women’s History Month, let’s celebrate and uplift these inspiring entrepreneurs—because when women succeed, our whole community thrives!
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