LGBTQ+ Owned Businesses in Austin To Support This Pride Month

Adam Jacoby and his husband Kris Swift opened Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile together, a ranch-to-table dining experience serving Southern comfort food. Housed in a rustic space with beautiful views, Jacoby’s serves simple but elevated Southern dishes like chicken‑fried steak, mac and cheese, smoked cheddar grits and onion rings. They are located in East Austin, so if you’re in the area, make sure to check them out!

Chef Jo Chan, a former Top Chef contestant and Steph Steele, owner of Tiny Grocer teamed up to bring Bureau de Poste to life. The French-inspired restaurant is nestled within and outside of Tiny Grocer in Hyde Park. The menu is filled with amazing dishes like Duck, Steak Frites and Escargot, which are all made with ingredients from the grocery store itself! This concept lends itself to sustainability and offers a more unique restaurant experience.

Mary’s Cafe is a beloved breakfast and lunch in North Campus serving great coffee, sandwiches, pastries and more! The owner, Kenneth Gambone named the cafe after his mother and envisioned the business to be a place that would be accepting of everyone. Being in such close proximity to the University of Texas campus as St. David’s hospital, customers can come in having some crazy days, but Mary’s Cafe will always greet you with a friendly face!

Tiny Grocer is a local grocery store that is also owned by Steph Steele. At Tiny Grocer, you can find craft products from local brands, a deli with premade food to grab-and-go, as well as a welcoming environment that supports sustainability with their local-first outlook on products. They have locations both in Hyde Park and on South Congress, so whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch, a coffee or need some ingredients for your own cooking, Tiny Grocer is the place to go!

Bookwoman is a feminist and queer bookstore owned by Susan Post that has been operating for almost 50 years. The store began specializing in books by and about women and has expanded to be a space for queer people, people of color and for everyone who wants to grow and learn through reading about others and their experiences. Bookwoman also hosts community events with authors, book discussions, readings and workshops! Whether you’re looking for some great book recommendations or fun gifts and souvenirs, make sure to stop by Bookwoman!

Sunshine Vinyl is a queer-owned vinyl record store that specializes in promoting the music of people of color and the queer community through their items. At their store, you can find vinyl records, local art, CD’s and hi-fi equipment, and in addition to the items they sell, Sunshine Vinyl also hosts events with live music and DJ sets. If you’re an aspiring musician or DJ, vinyl record collector or even just a music lover, be sure to stop by Sunshine Vinyl!

You’ve probably seen Cute Nail Studio in East Austin, it’s a gorgeous rainbow building that you absolutely can’t miss. Inside is a nail art & skin care salon founded by a queer couple who wanted to create a safe space for people to be themselves. They offer many services from nails to waxing to tattoos and they happily do it all for anyone who wants to come in, regardless of gender or identity. In addition to their East Austin location, they also have a studio on Congress you can visit for your next spa day!

Cheer Up Charlie’s is a vegan bar and live music venue that is woman owned and LGBTQ+ friendly. Some of their staples include kombucha on tap and fresh squeezed juice cocktails. It’s a great place to head with friends on a night out or you could check out one of their events, they host drag shows, watch parties, DJ sets and themed nights! A full list of their upcoming events can be found on their website.

Looking for the perfect place for a staycation? Look no further than Hotel San Jose on South Congress! The LGBTQ+ owned boutique hotel is the perfect escape from reality with their pool and laid back atmosphere, you can sip on a drink while lounging in the sun one minute and walk out the gates to do some shopping on South Congress the next. This makes it the perfect place for a weekend getaway whether you live in Austin or not, book your next stay here!