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Check out the huge selection of concert t-shirts and other graphic tees for a real blast from the past.
“Whether you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or an ally, our store is a safe space for you to find your own style and be your authentic self,” wrote Short in a Facebook post celebrating Pride month. Every effort is made to be accessible and affordable.
Lotus Brew has a huge library of LGBTQIA+/banned books available to read that are free and open to the public, and the café also has an impressive selection of board games to enjoy with friends.
The shop hosts two special events each year: a drag show in June and an 18+ drag & pole show in October, in addition to hosting a booth at the annual Grand Rapids Pride Festival.
Every Lilith’s Lair artist is either part of the LGBTQIA+ community or an ally, and they are all dedicated to helping people express their true selves and feel confident doing it.
Lotus Brew Coffee/Dry Bar
Lotus Brew Coffee/Dry Bar is a locally owned LGBTQIA+ library and café focused on serving up locally sourced, organic and fairtrade products in supportive space.
Check out The Apartment Lounge on Facebook for the most up to date information on specials and events.
Asada
Asada blends the smoky depth of Central Texas barbecue with vibrant Teja tradition for a taste of Tex-Mex in GR’s fun and funky Uptown neighborhood, less than 200 yards from the Grand Rapids Pride Center .
There are even toy dump trucks and front-end loaders on the ice rail if you feel the need to connect to your inner child.
Steel Cat is owned by a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and while not officially categorized as a gay bar, it is a comfortable, safe space for the community and allies.
The weekly Bloody Mary/Mimosa bar (Saturdays and Sundays from 9am-2pm) is one of the city’s most popular.
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Chartreuse Sisters
Sisters Alyson and Mallory Caillaud-Jones, who spent their childhood summers in France,
opened this patisserie/café to bring a taste of Paris to West Michigan.
Check out Rumors Night Club on Facebook for the most up to date information on specials and events at this downtown GR fun spot.
Steel Cat Bar is home to Michigan's first and only frost rail bar- guaranteeing an icy cold drink!
Photo by Brian Craig for Experience GR
Steel Cat Bar
Steel Cat Bar sits along the Bridge Street corridor, conveniently located on the hustling and bustling West Side.
The accompanying beverage
menu (Alyson’s bailiwick) features a wide array of coffees, lattes, espressos, teas and non-alcoholic
cocktails. The nachos are served on a massive platter and are more than enough to feed a few people. This Midwest destination for the LGBTQIA+ community boasts a poolside bar, on-site accommodations for overnight stays, live music and DJs, drag shows, and more. Saugatuck is also home to Oval Beach, ranked one of America’s top 5 beaches by MTV, and many LGBTQIA+-friendly shops and restaurants.
The majority of their products are screen printed by hand by Owner Bailey Sell and their team.
Check out some of their designs and prints at the Transfigure online store at transfigureprintco.com/shop, where you’ll find T-shirts, prints, patches and more. They also offer a variety of gift boxes packed full of locally sourced goodies, tarot card readings, reiki sessions, henna tattoos, and intuitive astrology readings.
The 12th House is located on Jefferson Ave.
in downtown Grand Rapids, between Char restaurant and Brooklyn Bodega Bagels and Deli.
Black Cat Bodega
Self-described queer BIPOC witch Lorin Baum opened the Black Cat Bodega to provide a safe space for witches to gather and shop for well-curated gifts, vintage décor and metaphysical supplies. Click “Add New Listing” and wait your welcome email once approved by Charlie (yes, Charlie approves every business with his own two eyes)!
A true, one-of-a-kind shop, many of their garments are designed in-house, but they also pride themselves on printing the work of many different artists. Their mission is to provide inclusive garments and raise money for the LGBTQIA+ community – more than $100,000 in total to date. Show up early for a more relaxed vibe, and if you’re looking to dance, try later in the evening or weekends for a full-on club scene.
YAS, QUEEN! The bar is packed with regulars during happy hour and gets quite busy on weekend nights.
Maggie’s is the only gay bar in Grand Rapids to have a full food menu and it serves up some impressive eats. There are more than one way to search:
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Check out Maggie’s Bar on Facebook for the most up to date information on specials and events.
Rumors Night Club
As the only gay nightclub in Grand Rapids to offer dancing, Rumors Night Club is a great stop to consider later in the evening. GREAT NEWS. You’ll see them staffing the store on most days, so be sure to say hi when you stop in.
Cold-pressed technology preserves the nutrients and enzymes that can be eliminated or damaged through conventional juicing, so Good Judy’s juices are full of nutrition (and flavor), and they’re easier to digest, as well.
You’ll also find a selection of healthy bowls and salads on the menu, plus to-go energy bites, a rotating selection of delicious toasts, energy bites, wellness shots, gift items and more.
You’ll find these queens performing at various shows and events around Grand Rapids all year long. He and his staff make most of the products themselves from a variety of natural products. Insider tip: share your scent preferences with the staff and they will lead you to a product you'll be sure to love.
Decaydence Vintage
Owner Tom Short opened Decaydence Vintage in downtown Grand Rapids in November 2022, offering a curated mix of gently used clothing, furniture, toys, home décor and more.
He immigrated to the U.S. in 2012 after meeting his Michigan-born husband and graduated from the School of Fashion and Interior Design at Grand Rapids Community College in 2015, the same year he had his first big fashion show in San Francisco.