1 LGBTQ+ bookstore in the country by Yelp users. So you'll find vintage clothing among the stacks of books and movies.Īnd co-manager Katharine Milon proudly notes Giovanni's Room has been voted the No. Giovanni's Room came under the nonprofit Philly AIDS thrift about a decade ago. The bookstore carries everything from new releases, like Elliott Page's new memoir to classics. The store was established by four friends in 1973, and it was a revolutionary idea at the time-an openly gay bookstore when a lot of gay clubs and gay spaces were still hidden. It's the oldest LGBTQ+ and feminist bookstore in the United States.
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There's a t-shirt that celebrates allies and what she calls the gay update hat, for those who aren't so supportive.įor a piece of history, Giovanni's Room is a must-stop. The thick thighs and pride vibes messaging is her top seller. She started the business out of her Brewerytown home and sells her upcycled works of wearable art online. "And everybody is welcome at Fat Lady Brewing."Įsadiva Maven is the creative force behind E's Tees and More. "Everyone was welcome at the circus," Lipton says.
It's a place where Pride is celebrated year-round and the circus theme has a deeper meaning. There are 12 taps, half featuring Fat Lady Brews and half highlighting hyper-local beers. Stories about Jones' journey to the circus are on the back of every can of beer they create. The neighborhood bar is owner Jane Lipton's homage to the circus and carnival life.Īnd she is the real-life inspiration behind the bar's cartoon character, a turn-of-the 20th-century circus performer named Janie Jones. Head to Fat Lady Brewing on Main Street in Manayunk and it's like a night under the Big Top. The cafe serves traditional Italian espresso along with pastries, breakfast and brunch, and they host all kinds of creative workshops, "everything from poetry, to pottery making, to spoken word."ħ201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, Pa.
Locklear is African American and Native American and dedicates a section of the café to Native American art. Or, as owner Lee Locklear calls it, "Delicious coffee with a side of community." Airy, Avenues Cafe is designed to be a place where people connect. Lambert personally designed the place with a vibe of positivity and she wants it to be a place where everyone feels welcome. The blackened Cajun cauliflower sandwich is also a big hit. The jackfruit based birria taco is the number one seller for dinner. Owner Brennah Lambert has created a brunch and dinner menu of scratch-made, plant-based, gluten-free fare. 6 LGBTQIA+-owned businesses you can support year-roundĪt LesbiVeggies in Audubon, New Jersey, the name says it all.
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