If you're looking to spend your money supporting LGBTQ+ businesses, here are a few in Seattle.
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Auto Repair
Counseling
Bookstores
Bars
Nonprofits
Religion
Auto Repair
Eli's shop is a great place to get your car repaired, attend their monthly do it yourself workshops, or just find out what's wrong with it.
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Counseling
A queer owned counseling practice. They do individual therapy, including gender affirming care.
Perfectly Queer Counseling
Bookstores
Ada's books is a trans owned bookstore in the Capitol Hill area. It's a very nice place, even if you're not into tech books.
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Elliot Bay is a pretty cool place. Right in the center of Capitol Hill, the gayborhood. They have regular events, and used books are mixed in with new ones. There's a restaurant next door.
Elliott Bay Book Company
Beguiled Books only sells romance. They buy titles that are inclusive and interesting. Try it out!
This is one of my favorite places. The size is just right. It's always clean no matter how many people are there. And the bartenders are cute AND kind.
Queer/Bar
Pony is, in their own words, “A Very Queer Bar”. It's modeled after the old gay dive bars from the 70s. Pony is self contained, with an enclosed, private porch. Enjoy!
Pony ~ Seattle's Best Gay Bar
The Raygun has video games, food, DND, and you can bring your dog! What are you waiting for! Get going.
Raygun Lounge
Nonprofits
GJL has multiple resources available to help make trans lives better. This includes legislative work, direct service with trans DV survivors, and running Trans Pride Seattle each year.
Home - Gender Justice League
Religion
This is an open and affirming church in the gayborhood in Seattle. They're nice people. They also run an afternoon meal program.
All Pilgrims Christian Church - United Church of Christ and Disciples of Christ
Vets/Animal Care
Urban Animal is an amazing vet place. They took really great care of my dog. And the vibe is amazing. Last time I was there, they had an old fashioned photo booth where you and your dog could take picture.
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News
The SGN has been going for 50 years! It's a well written paper. It also has a new editor, Renee Rakkety.
SGN :: Seattle Gay/Lesbian/LGBTQ News
Law/Legal
Lavender Rights Project is a legal nonprofit focused on the rights and need of black trans people. They're super smart and ready for anything!
Lavender Rights Project
Home Services
This architecture firm has a great social responsibility ethic. And a fairly diverse crew.
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Consulting
Marsha Botzer has been doing professional consulting on gender diversity and inclusion for decades. She founded Ingersoll Gender Center in Seattle.
Botzer Consulting
Sexuality
Babeland is an all genders welcome sex toy and more store. They hold regular classes on LOTS of topics, and staff know how to answer just about any question you have.
Babeland Toy Store
Cannabis
A decent shop with a good variety of products.
Uncle Ike's Pot Shop - Cannabis Dispensary Seattle, WA
