Tis the season to shop for friends, family, or yourself. If you’d like your purchases to support your community, consider shopping small, especially this Small Business Saturday. As a small business ourselves we appreciate the journey and challenges small businesses face so if you want to learn from our experience, check out our 8 tips for small business success.
Now to share the love. Ahead of Small Business Saturday, we have put together a list of the Montage team’s small business favorites for 2023! Remember, as a nationwide company, while we might be in the DMV, our company has people from across the country, so our favorites are from coast to coast. Get ready to shop or put these places on your wish list because the recommendations were good this year. Onto the list:
Small Business Saturday: Tasty Treats
Little Chef, Little Café
5-43 48th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101
Providing Long Island City with health-conscious options for breakfast, lunch, daily brunch, and early dinner.
Always Flavored
1711 Princess Anne St Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Local hot sauce, seasoning, and gourmet sandwich company that takes pride in providing high-quality, locally sourced, and gluten-free products.
Pac & Post Plus
10640 Campus Way S, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
An international grocery store tucked into a shipping store with all the flavors you could desire. Here, you can discover a diverse selection of authentic African products, from spices, poultry, and snacks to unique crafts.
Bronson Bierhall
4100 Fairfax Dr, Arlington, VA 22203
Restaurant and bar offering authentic German-American food and delicious beer. With long communal tables, Bronson provides their guests with a traditional German feel and the perfect setting to spend time with family and friends.
NuVegan Café
6305 Ivy Lane Suite 505 Greenbelt, MD 20770
NUVEGAN CAFE believes that delicious, healthy food should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their dietary preferences. That’s why they offer a diverse and flavorful vegan menu that’s sure to deliver undeniably refreshing and delicious plant-based food.
Good Neighbor
3827 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 21211
Good Neighbor is a café and homeware store established on the concept of recreating the feeling of stepping into a loved one’s home. They also opened a plant store, Green Neighbor, and a guest house above the café.
Shaw’s Tavern
520 Florida Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001
A neighborhood tavern with a New American menu that changes with the seasons at this gastropub. Enjoy great food and live performances at this DC favorite.
Scooops Ice Cream
36 Church St, Malverne, NY 11565
A Malverne staple that is beloved by the local community. Treat yourself to their ice cream, Italian Ices, Shakes, Coffee and more. Scooop Ice Cream is home to sweet treats for the young and young at heart.
Moe-O Eatz
Rockville, MD
A small DMV food Instagram-based restaurant that offers small- and large-scale orders with delicious dishes with a homemade feel. The menu changes every week to keep things fresh.
Dama Restaurant & Pastry
1503 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204
Dama is a hub for the DMV’s Ethiopian community and with good reason. This family-owned and operated restaurant offers mouth-watering authentic Ethiopian and traditional American cuisine, not to mention their incredible pastries.
Small Business Saturday: Arts & Crafts
Pottery Café
Manassas Mall, 8300 Sudley Rd. Unit L5, Manassas, VA 20109
Café Pottery is different than other painting nights at local restaurants and bars. They organize events where you can artistically paint on a piece of pottery that you can use in your daily life. They utilize large spaces around your town, in fun environments with fun people to Paint Socially.
Laluuu
A Latina artist, Amelie Uhls, is an active member of the Latino Community. As an Indianapolis local, her work has been featured at the Eiteljorg Native American Museum. She creates both original art prints, decorative pillows, and toys.
Aesthetics Frames
A DMV-based, Latina, digital artist who creates the perfect minimalist and aesthetic prints. A great option to elevate your space or grab a gift for the trendsetter in your life.
Lovely Yarns
3610 Falls Rd, Baltimore, MD 21211
A favorite local yarn shop in Baltimore specializing in local independently dyed yarn and fiber. They carry everything a fiber artist needs from yarn to books to buttons. Also, check out their classes for all levels and their weaving studio!
Small Business Saturday: Beauty & Style
Act 1 Salon
133 Premier Place Winchester, VA
A local multicultural Beauty Salon operating in Winchester, VA for the last 18 years. A unique one-of-a-kind one-stop shop – equipped with professionals who make sure every customer is satisfied and taken care of at Act 1.
The Dog Park
705 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA
An independently owned dog and cat boutique, specializing in unique items that are not found in big box stores in the heart of Old Town Alexandria. The Dog Park also carries artwork, greeting cards, mugs, and more, perfect for your dog or cat-loving friends and family.
Enchanted Stems
Silver Spring & Baltimore
Luxury floral arrangements perfect for your special occasions. Get that personal touch to make your celebrations just that bit more memorable with an incredible bouquet!
Lynn Nailart
2980 District Ave, Suite 160, Fairfax, VA 22031
Be the center of attention with show-stopping nails. Lyn is an independent nail artist who brings to life the nails of your dreams. Book an appointment to gift yourself the nails you deserve.
TaTau Beauty
6571 Edsall Rd, Springfield, VA 22151
An Alexandria-based brow artist that helps your brow be the best they can be! Whether you need a quick touch-up, a full threading session, or are interested in professional brow microblading, this woman can do it all!
Inégalé
A designer that offers clothing that pushes boundaries. Inégalé, or “unequaled,” is the perfect choice for those who love to experiment with fashion. Need a quick gift? Grab a “double vin” tote for the wine lovers in your life.
Lebezics Seasonal
Love graphic prints? Check out Lebezics Seasonal. This shop offers graphic tees, sweatshirts, and hoodies that reflect the owner’s Ethiopian heritage. Make a statement or bookmark this seller for your favorite Ethiopians.
Small Business Saturday: Activities
Marathon Helicopters
2210-B Airport Rd, Seward, AK 99664
Marathon Helicopters are the perfect option for adventure in Alaska! Whether flying you on a tour, dropping you off for an afternoon of kayaking or fishing, or bringing you a resupply of gear to your remote cabin, Marathon Helicopters offers first-class service!
Small Business Saturday: Kids Corner
Mother Cloud
This company is the go-to resource for parental inspiration. Mother Cloud is the place for easy kids’ activities, recipes, parenting hacks & more. Out of ideas? Mother Cloud is here.
Aprender Jugando con Denise
Who says play can’t be productive? This Spanish-speaking resource is a space for ideas and activities to teach and stimulate your little one through play. Have fun learning with Denise at your side.
Soccer Shots
This is the perfect combination to keep kids active while also helping them build skills for the future. Soccer shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Make those goals to help them reach their goals.
With all these options, we believe you can find a small business to suit your needs this Small Business Saturday. Let your dollar give back by buying at businesses that bolster our local economies and make our towns vibrant. As the holiday season approaches, remember to shop small and shop great!
