Philadelphia gay restaurants

(You can also find Crust baked goods at cafes and groceries around town.) Crust donates 10 percent of their proceeds to local charities that focus on animal and human rights, the arts, the environment and women’s issues. The Bella Vista nonprofit distributes, fee free, proceeds from their sales of books, clothing, accessories, jewelry, household goods, furniture — at bargain prices — to local organizations involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS.

So does LGBTQ+ Philadelphia history, which you can learn more about by joining a walking tour (or bar crawl) with LGBTQ-owned Beyond the Bell Tours.

This list doesn’t just include what these businesses do and sell, however. — made a birthday cake for none other than Beyoncé. One: A space revamp. Lachman joined World Central Kitchen in Poland to feed refugees at the start of the Ukraine war, and has hosted (scrumptious) fundraisers to support the hunger-fighting organization’s work around the world.

He and his business partner Sarah McKee make many of the shop’s natural products in house; the rest of the all natural body care, candles, and scents are made by local purveyors — everything packaged in as much sustainable, upcycled, recyclable containers as possible. 530 S. 4th Street

TRUNC, Northern Liberties

Dorothea Gamble and Dagmar Mitchell’s sustainable, eco-friendly boutique kind of does it all for everyone.

Three: Stay committed to both local food purveyors and local LGBTQ causes. But that’s not necessarily a reason to check out Cafe Life. October was the month of “Coming Out Day” and it is more than a day to be proud, it is a day to celebrate life, love, and give thanks to all of those brave individuals that made our movement what it is today.

PHILLY BLACK PRIDE
Philadelphia’s Black Gay Pride Weekend, also known as Philly Black Pride, typically takes place in April an has, for decades, coincided with Penn Relay Weekend.

Workshop Underground features Luna’s own designs of fine jewelry — wedding rings have become a specialty — plus estate sale finds, candles, original art, knickknacks, vintage men’s watches — with price tags that range from $10 to well over $10,000. 929 N. 2nd Street

Workshop Underground, Graduate Hospital

Since leaving a career in retail at the Met Museum, Ruben Luna founded this 800-square-foot retail gallery on the quiet side of South Street.

Four: Host one of Philly’s very best happy hours. 1911 E. Passyunk Avenue

Mission Taqueria, Rittenhouse

In addition to Mexican-inspired tacos and such, you’ll find fun drinks and decor, a bumping happy hour scene and a curated art atrium (you’ll know it when you see it) at Daniel McLaughlin’s second-story taqueria.

551 Carpenter Lane

Fairmount Bicycles, Fairmount

This do-it-all — sell, repair, rent, tour, new, used, kids’, accessories, gear — bike shop reflects queer founding owner Shelly S. Walker’s commitment to social justice, accessibility and community. 1516 Sansom Street, 2nd floor

Oyster House, Rittenhouse

When third-generation owner Sam Mink took over this seminal seafoodery from his dad, Sam had ideas.

It’s always a good idea to check woodysbar.com or https://www.instagram.com/phillyblkpride/ for the most up-to-date information. 240 S. 11th Street

Big Blue Marble Bookshop, Mount Airy

Sheila Allen Avelin opened Big Blue Marble Bookshop in 2005, choosing Mt. Airy Village for its diverse community and commitment to local business.

Their history of giving back: fundraising for gender affirmation surgeries, hosting same-sex engagement parties, partnering with LGBTQ+ orgs.