LGBTQ+ pride is a year-round thing in Madison.
Opting for openness over “us vs. them” and kindness over competition, we’re a city known for its progressiveness. We’re proud that LGBTQ+ owned-and-operated businesses (and LGBTQ+ friendly businesses) continue to flourish here.
Though the big pride event in Madison isn’t until August, we’ve got more than 30 LGBTQ+ businesses to support while you’re eating, drinking and traveling your way through Madison.
From coffee shops to brunch, take a day (or two! or more!) to check these spots out. Looking for more LGBTQ+ culture in Madison? Check out what our friends Joey Amato from Pride Journeys and Maartje Hensen said about their visits to Madison.
Jump around to find LGBTQ+ owned businesses by category:
- Coffee and Cafes
- Restaurants and Bars
- Clubs and Lounges
- Shops and Bookstores
- Breweries and Wine
- Attractions and Nonprofits
Coffee and Cafes
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The Bubbling Teapot
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Millie’s Coffee & Eatery (Cambridge)
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Forward Craft & Coffee
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Java Cat
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Lacy's Cafe
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Willaby’s Cafe
Restaurants and Bars
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Caracas Empanadas Food Truck
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Cash and Olive's Pub (Cambridge)
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Dyke Dive pop-ups
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Michael’s Frozen Custard
Clubs and Lounges
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FIVE Nightclub
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EarthWise Pet (Multiple locations)
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Kylee's Gift Cottage
Breweries and Wine
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Madison Gay Hockey Association
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Madison Minotaurs Rugby
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Our Lives Magazine
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OutReach LGBTQ+ Center
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Proud Theater
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Radiant Lotus Yoga (Waunakee)
More info
Find other LGBTQ+ friendly businesses in Destination Madison listings, the Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce business directory and the Dane Buy Local member directory. For local updates and in-depth stories about queer life in Madison, check out Our Lives. (An article by Our Lives magazine spotlighted many of the businesses listed in this article.)
(Psst.—Keep in mind this isn’t an exhaustive list.)
