13 Favorite Women-owned Food Businesses in Madison, WI

The number of women-owned food businesses in Madison, WI is inspiring–and growing! Over the years of running a food tour company in Madison, we have had the pleasure of working with many amazing partner businesses. I am particularly proud of the women-owned businesses that we (a woman-owned business) support and who support us in return. We work with a number of them, and though this list is not comprehensive, it provides a selection of the diversity of offerings that you will find in our city and on our tours. If you haven’t already, I hope you check them and other local women-owned businesses out!

1. Slide Gourmet Potato Chips AND Christine’s Kitchens- owner Christine Ameigh

2817 East Washington Avenue

https://www.slidegourmetpotatochips.com/
https://www.christines-kitchens.com/

Slide makes handmade potato chips made from locally grown Wisconsin Potatoes. Known for classic flavors like Sea Salt and more adventurous flavors such as Pizza and Dill Pickle!

Christine’s Kitchens is a shared kitchen space for food entrepreneurs, which houses many women-owned businesses including Ugly Apple. You can purchase other women-produced products on her website for delivery. (PS our Madison TrEats meal kits are sold here as well!)

2. Batch Bakehouse – owners Susan Detering and Lauren Carter

1402 Williamson Street

http://batchbakehouse.com

Artisan bakery specializing in French pastries and breads. Known for baguettes, croissants and incredible cakes.

3. Monsoon Siam – owner Dutdao Wonglaka

2045 Atwood Avenue

https://www.facebook.com/MonsoonSiamWisconsin/
https://www.monsoonsiam-wi.com/

Thai food specializing in a variety of regional Thai cuisine. Incredible pan-fried noodles, curry noodle soups and appetizers.

4. Gail Ambrosius Chocolatier – owner Gail Ambrosius

2083 Atwood Ave.

An Atwood neighborhood staple for over 10 years featuring award-winning dark chocolate truffles and bars.

5. Giant Jones Brewing Company – owners Jessica and Erika Jones

931 East Main Street Suite 9

http://giantjones.com/

Madison’s first certified organic craft brewery -“Brewing Big Beers for Everyone.” Making strong and deliciously flavored beers with some of the most beautiful labels around! 

6. Square Wine – owner Andrea Hillsey

1 East Main Street

http://www.squarewineco.com/

Incredible selection of quality wines from small producers with an emphasis on small, family growers who make great wines that reflect a sense of place.

7. Table Wine – owner Molly Moran

http://www.tablewinemadison.com/

2301 Atwood Ave

Providing a curated selection of wine, beer, and spirits for everyday occasions.

8. Madison Chocolate Company – owner Megan Hile

729 Glenway Street

http://madisonchocolate.com/

Serving decadent sweets, gluten free house bakery, delicious ice cream, caramels, chocolate truffles and more.

9. Melly Mell’s Soul Food – owner Carmell Jackson

https://www.mellymells.com/

10-year history of making soul food from closely-guarded family recipes passed down through the generations. Famous for their Fried or Baked chicken and BBQ Rib Tips, the Mac ‘n Cheese is particularly delicious and not to be missed. (sold through Christine’s Kitchens, see below)

10. Ha Long Bay – owner Jean Tran

1353 Williamson Street

http://www.halongbaymadison.com/

Very popular restaurant serving Vietnamese, Thai and Lao fare. Known for pho, pad Thai and coconut curries.

11. Ugly Apple Cafe – owner Laurel Burleson

http://www.uglyapplecafe.com/

Food cart serving tasty & fast breakfast all day, with a mission to reduce food waste by using local overstock produce. (Also sold through Christine’s Kitchens)

12. Madame Chu – owner Josey Chu

www.madame-chu.com

Authentic Southeast Asian products, such as ginger garlic sauce and satay peanut nyonya paste. Using all natural, vegan ingredients, these products can instantly transform any home cook’s recipes. (Also sold through Christine’s Kitchens)

13. Marie’s Soul Food – owner Marissa Holmes

1637 Monroe Street

https://mariessf.com/

Delicious soul food. Take out only. Check Google listing for current hours.