What better way to celebrate ongoing pride than to support queer-owned businesses in Austin?
We've searched around our city and found a bunch of places that fit the bill. From some of the best BBQ in town to dance clubs, here are all the Queer-Owned Businesses in Austin to support this month (and always!)
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QUEER-OWNED BUSINESSES IN AUSTIN
Community Arts Therapy | Art and creative play-based therapy center, with services customizable for individuals, couples, or families.
Nemi | Online psychotherapy practice and community healing space, working with queer teens, young adults, and adults with intersectional identities.
Stardust Wellness | Wellness center for soothing chronic pain, taming autoimmune disorders, and quieting anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
soFly Social | Austin's premier pole dance & aerial arts studio.
Slick Dick's Wild Ride | The world's only dick-themed arcade right here in Austin.
Moontower Counseling | 100% virtual therapy with Adam, a licensed marriage and family therapist and LPC.
Yoga For All Humans | Online yoga studio and wellness community for every body.
Reunion Barbershop | Barbershop featuring merchandise and art by local queer artists.
Createscape | Coworking space in East Austin.
OutWellness | Health and wellness center providing top-tier care to marginalized communities.
Austin Therapy South | South Austin psychotherapy practice with both in-person and tele-health services.
Skull & Cakebones | Vegan, non-GMO bakery and eatery using locally-sourced ingredients (Dripping Springs - Closed)
Jacoby's | Restaurant and mercantile with farm-fresh southern specialties.
Grizzelda's | East side restaurant serving up a blend of Tex-Mex, interior Mexican, and coastal Veracruz-style cuisine.
El Raval | Owned and operated by Chef Laila Bazahm and her wife Laura Freedman, El Raval's menu is rooted in Spanish cuisine and heavily fused with Asian influences.
MaryJae | Specialty shop selling CBD products like edibles, oils, topicals, and more.
Hotel San José | Bungalow-style hotel on South Congress with cute rooms and a picturesque pool.
Patika | High-quality, locally-sourced coffee shop with baked goods and the best coffee beans in town.
Blackbird Fitness & Nutrition | Fitness studio on the east side specializing in 1:1 personal training.
Cheer Up Charlies | Live music venue and bar offering an inclusive, welcoming atmosphere over perfect drinks.
la Barbecue | Small, locally-loved BBQ counter specializing in brisket, pulled pork, and sausages.
Lick Honest Ice Cream | Ice cream shop sourced from local, family-owned farms with dairy-free/vegan flavor options.
Jo's Coffee | Iconic coffee shop serving up the classics alongside specialty coffee drinks.
Mary's Cafe | Coffee and dessert shop with organic coffee and espresso roasted here in Austin.
Bookwoman | Feminist, extremely helpful bookstore offering a wide selection of LGBTQ+ and womxn authors.
The Iron Bear | A bar "for Bears by Bears" offering DJs, pool, karaoke, and happy hour specials.
Red Cactus Media | Female-owned and operated creative marketing agency.
Paws on Chicon | Locally-owned pet store specializing in dog and cat food, toys, treats, and everything in between.
Pride Socks | Locally-owned specialty store selling the cutest pride-themed socks as well as shirts and more.
Austin Cat Sitters | Cat-focused pet sitting service specializing in in-home care.
The Little Gay Shop | Queer marketplace selling artwork, apparel, books, and magazines all created by queer makers.
Drink Slingers | Premier bar service for your wedding, private party, festival or corporate event.
K9 Workingmind | No-force dog training facility specializing in behavior and aggression. Offer all stages of obedience, agility, rally, tracking, stay & train, and day school.
Cicada Lighting | Event lighting and production company.
Sir Rat Leather and Gear | East Austin leather and gear shop with a helpful, knowledgeable staff.
Never Knew | Vintage clothing store located just north of the UT campus.
Barkin' Creek Dog Kitchen & Bath | Family-owned and operated business focusing on healthy pet food and pet care.
Wunderkeks | Classic cookies the way Grandma would've made 'em.
Sage Acupuncture and The Cancer Wellness Center | Acupuncture and integrative medicine with a focus on fertility & pregnancy, and oncology, respectively.
Las Ofrendas | Intuitively crafted unique statement pieces that are designed with love, joy, and magic.
Amanda Hanlon Esq. | Specializes in residential, investment and commercial real estate - part of Keller Williams Realty.
Hanlon Law PLLC | A law firm specializing in business law, prenuptial agreements, real estate law, wills, trusts and estate planning.
Shefman Law Group | A queer-owned, woman-owned, veteran-owned law firm focused on personal injury, often serving the queer community.
Madhu Chocolate | A queer and POC-owned specialty chocolate shop.
The Nine Supply Co. | A woman-owned digital marketing agency.
Barbarella & Swan Dive | Dance club and music venue in the heart of Red River.
Gusto Graphic Tees | Women-owned and operated t-shirt shop featuring hand screen-printed original Austin designs.
Wild Heart Dirt | Women-owned commercial and residential gardening and hardscaping.
Arlo Grey | Modern restaurant in the LINE from a Top Chef - French & Italian-inspired plates & cocktails.
O&H Consulting | Queer, Native-owned business offering resume writing and career services.
ATX Videos | Local video and photography production service.
Reverie Books | Recently-opened indie bookstore in South Austin.
Mastermind Business Services | An operations agency helping businesses optimize and grow.
Tamalitoz | Spicy/sweet small-batch, hard candy inspired by the traditional flavors of Mexico.
Wine for the People | Low-intervention wines made with 100% Texas fruit.
Fur Face & Co | Personalized dog and cat portraits on wearable merchandise.
Parke Ballantine | Queer and non-binary femme-owned fashion styling and creative direction for branding, editorial and commercial shoots, and private client special events.
Still Austin | Grain-to-glass distillery offering whiskey, gin, and more.
The Arreaga Agency - Farmers Insurance | Family-owned, women-owned, queer-owned insurance agency specializing in all things insurance - home, auto, business, and life.
Package Menswear | Adult boutique with toys and novelties.
Daddy's Barbershop | Top-quality barbershop offering haircuts, beard sculpting, hot towel shaves, and more.
The Piazza Center | Plastic Surgery & Advanced Skin Care, specializing in TruSkin Age® Reversal through Visia® skin analysis, expert skin treatment, and medical-grade skincare.
Fukumoto Sushi & Yakitori | Traditional Japanese restaurant.
GND Strength Society | Strength and conditioning gym.
Garrett Digital | specialized website design, development, and marketing consulting services for e-commerce businesses and healthcare practices.
Sunshine Vinyl | Queer-owned record store in Austin, TX focused on contemporary music, live events and local art.
Urban Cowboy Southern Fusion | Local food catering service.
Red Door Photography Services | Woman veteran owned real estate photography and media service.
NotOurPets.Com | Lesbian-owned pet service.
Golden Soul Salon | Personalized experience hair salon
Acquired Taste | Incense holders, incense sticks and other fragrances
Alcott Candles | soy wax candles
Swift Bookkeeping | bookkeeping services
Orchard Financial Group | financial planning services
dozanü innovations | marketing services
Gente Liberated | psychotherapy services tailored to serving BIPOC and Queer communities
Little Piggies Barefoot Shoes | barefoot style kids shoe shop
OutBranding Promos | custom swag and promotional products services
Hope Rising | sexual wellness & pelvic health physical therapy practice
OvenbirdATX | neighborhood bistro and third-wave craft coffee shop
Alps Creative Co. | Products related to human rights, chronic illness, mental health, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Monica Bartels Photography & Black Sheep Boudoir | Latina, Deaf, Queer ATX photographer documenting life in photos for all walks of life
Uncanny Attractions | All-inclusive professional wrestling with a side of drag
1972: ATX Women’s Sports Pub | Austin’s first bar dedicated to celebrating women’s and gender-expansive sports.
Cheers Event Bartending | "We created Cheers because we wanted a company that valued that connecting feeling that exceptional hospitality & service brings when done well. We find it's the key to creating toasty worthy events & gatherings, big or small."
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