Queer-Owned Gems in Atlanta You Need to Know (Pride & Always)

Atlanta’s been a Queer hub long before it had hashtags to prove it.

From civil rights marches to underground drag shows (& everything in between), this city has always carved out space for LGBTQ+ folks to show up loud, proud, & exactly as they are.

We’re not just known for having one of the biggest Pride celebrations in the South (Hello, October Pride!), we’re known for the people who built the culture year-round… & today? That legacy lives on in our bookstores, brunches, late-night dance floors, & local businesses that keep the community moving.

Atlanta’s Queer community isn’t just thriving, it’s serving coffee, culture, & unforgettable moments all across the city. Whether you’re here for June Pride or just love supporting local, these LGBTQ+ owned spots deserve your coins year-round — because supporting Queer businesses means investing in joy, visibility, & community care.

Notes: Don’t miss these events happening this October — tap in.

COFFEE FIRST, ALWAYS

• Finca to Filter

• Schāf (Update 10/06/2025 Building a new location on Juniper & 8th in Midtown)

FOR THE FOODIES

• Sidesaddle

• Jen Chans

• Leftie Lees (P.S. Don’t miss the collab with Bad Ass Asian Women Night Market)

• Firepit Pizza Tavern & Birdcage

• Ria’s Bluebird

• Metro Fresh

• Kitty Dare

• Babs Midtown

• The Colonnade

• Campagnolo Restaurant + Bar

QUEER NIGHTLIFE & VENUES

• Sister Louisa's Church of the Living Room & Ping Pong Emporium

• Joystick Game Bar

• My Sister’s Room (MSR)

• Atlanta Eagle

• Blake’s

• X Midtown (Ten)

• Lore

• Mary’s

• Bulldogs

BOOKS, BLOOMS, & MORE

• Bookish

• Charis

• ATL Flower Co

• Nerdy Plant Co

• Lost n’ Found Thrift Store

QUEER ARTS & EVENTS

• Out Front Theater

• Out on Film

• Southern Fried Queer Pride

• House of Alxndr

• Wussy Mag + Wussy Events

OTP

• Lavender Bookshop

• The Local Peach

• Plant Daddies