Chuck's Toasted Italian
$8.00 Ham, Pepperoni, Salami, Lettuce, Tomato, Swiss and Parmesan Cheese and Mayo
AJ's Super Dog
$8.00 Ketchup, Mustard, Pickle, Onion, Chili, Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Jalapenos & Kraut
Locally Owned & Operated LGBTQIA+ Businesses to Check Out
Drinks & Entertainment
Back to Top of ListThe Apartment Lounge is the oldest gay bar in Michigan.
The menu offers a variety of options, including appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, nachos, and salads. The pastry menu
(Mallory’s domain) includes a unique spin on French creations like choux, financiers, galettes,
goûters and macarons as well as some delectable American sweets. 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.
Check their website or social media for current schedules and special events.
The 12th House
Step inside The 12th House, and you’ll find a local gift shop full of fun and colorful T-shirts, magnets, enamel pins and other handmade gifts from local artists.
They will also be performing at Grand Rapids Pride Festival and at several other pride events throughout the month of June. Follow them on social media for more information on upcoming performances.
Michigan Drag Brunch tours different venues and offers performances all around the state.
Photo by Eric Zuniga for Experience GR
Michigan Drag Brunch
Michigan’s original reoccurring drag brunch show touring at rotating venues statewide, is known as Michigan Drag Brunch.
And the burger is a handmade patty served with chips or hand-cut French fries.
The bar also has a full-service covered patio with heaters that can be enclosed in cooler months, and a dedicated parking lot. Their team of queens spread the art of drag to all communities while raising awareness for local organizations.
A bright skyline outlines an arrangement of gay nightlife. There is plenty of seating on the patio, and staff will meet you outside for table service. Yet he continues to create his custom designs – including high-end bridal, evening and prom dresses as well as menswear – in his namesake studio in Grand Rapids’ Breton Village shopping center.
RC Caylan Atelier also offers a ready-to-wear collection of one-of-a-kind designs worn by celebrities and runway models, plus fashion accessories to complement your luxury look, from earrings to handbags to the designer’s own branded sunglasses.
Windsor Cottage
Windsor Cottage prides itself on its home furnishings, interior design, and, above all else, customer service.
Map your best Grand Rapids, Michigan gay and lesbian night out. Black Cat Club members enjoy priority access to workshops, support groups and special events along with a host of other special perks.
Located just 10 minutes north of downtown Grand Rapids in the flourishing Creston neighborhood, the Black Cat Bodega isn’t just a shop, it’s an experience.
The Cakabakery
The CakabakeryOwner and chef Jason T.
Kakabaker – a onetime contestant in the Food Network’s Cupcake Wars – prides himself on using only fresh and local ingredients. It's a welcoming place with a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for enjoying cocktails and conversation. Visit 40+ craft breweries on the Beer City Ale Trail. The event features live performances, vendors, and various activities that bring together people from all walks of life.
This LGBTQIA+ owned salon in downtown Grand Rapids can cut, shape, color, tint, blend and otherwise fabulize your hair in a space that feels welcoming and comfortable.
Opened in 2022, Lilith’s Lair also offers makeup, lash and nail services, skincare treatments, massage therapy and tattooing.
The store has been in business for more than 32 years and provides a variety of services at both its Cherry Street and Thornapple locations. 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. You can also attend a wide variety of workshops and classes in the shop’s beautifully decorated lower level.
It offers high-quality, natural body care solutions that not only smell wonderful but also let the natural properties of simple ingredients shine through. You’ll see them staffing the store on most days, so be sure to say hi when you stop in. This locally owned shop works to assist customers in transitioning out of big-box retailer products (full of harsh irritants, synthetic ingredients, and chemicals) and into a healthier, holistic alternative.
Fox Naturals is owned, operated, and created by Patrick Stoffel.
Whether you call yourself bear, fem, lesbian, alternative, bisexual, gay, drag king, woman, male, transgender, drag queen, leather, cross dresser, guy, gal, boi, girl, transsexual, gurl, curious, homosexual, female, daddy, questioning, butch, man, boy, or simply human - where to find a fun place to meet or scene to free your life.
Travel from west, uptown, midtown, east, south, city, central, country, north, or downtown - driving directions from your address to the location of the new Grand Rapids, Michigan gay watering hole.
Downtown is home to the Apartment Lounge , Michigan’s oldest gay bar, and Rumors Night Club , a dance bar with DJs, karaoke, and drag shows.