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It's known for its high-energy dance floor, drag shows, and themed nights. You’ll have a gay old time at all of them!
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Mac & Cheese Bites
$6.00Chips & Cheese Deluxe
$7.00Broccoli & Cheddar Bites
$6.50 Onion, Jalapenos, Cheese & Taco Chips
"It's a gimme" Plates
Lake Perch & Fries
$9.00Coconut Shrimp basket
$9.00 When Available - Kielbasa, Kraut & Rye Bread!
The kitchen prides itself on using locally sourced goods and meat from Grand Butchers – a butcher shop next door.
Photo by Addison Causley for Experience GR
Good Judy’s Market & Juice Bar
Grand Rapids’ most fabulous juice bar and better-for-you snack shop is located in Uptown GR, a few steps from the Wealthy Theatre.
They offer a variety of coffees, teas and desserts in addition to a rotating menu of mocktails for the sober-minded. It promises a night of fun, music, and camaraderie.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, has a vibrant lgbtq+Q+ community with several popular gay hotspots that offer a range of experiences. Nestled along Michigan Street near the Medical Mile, Maggie’s has more of a pub feel with a long bar top lined with comfy red leather barstools and plenty of table seating for groups.
Its superfood smoothies and cold-pressed juices are made with as many local and organic ingredients as possible. It's a welcoming place with a relaxed atmosphere, perfect for enjoying cocktails and conversation. A bright skyline outlines an arrangement of gay nightlife. Downtown is home to the Apartment Lounge , Michigan’s oldest gay bar, and Rumors Night Club , a dance bar with DJs, karaoke, and drag shows.
And the burger is a handmade patty served with chips or hand-cut French fries.
The bar also has a full-service covered patio with heaters that can be enclosed in cooler months, and a dedicated parking lot. They frequently host themed nights, karaoke, and other social events.
The pastry menu
(Mallory’s domain) includes a unique spin on French creations like choux, financiers, galettes,
goûters and macarons as well as some delectable American sweets. The Apartment serves up a chill vibe along with rotating drink specials throughout the week. They also offer a variety of gift boxes packed full of locally sourced goodies, tarot card readings, reiki sessions, henna tattoos, and intuitive astrology readings.
The 12th House is located on Jefferson Ave.
in downtown Grand Rapids, between Char restaurant and Brooklyn Bodega Bagels and Deli.
Black Cat Bodega
Self-described queer BIPOC witch Lorin Baum opened the Black Cat Bodega to provide a safe space for witches to gather and shop for well-curated gifts, vintage décor and metaphysical supplies. You’ll see them staffing the store on most days, so be sure to say hi when you stop in.
Single, dating, married? This Midwest destination for the LGBTQIA+ community boasts a poolside bar, on-site accommodations for overnight stays, live music and DJs, drag shows, and more. Saugatuck is also home to Oval Beach, ranked one of America’s top 5 beaches by MTV, and many LGBTQIA+-friendly shops and restaurants.
They have a full selection of spirits, beer, wine, seltzers, and more. Check out the huge selection of concert t-shirts and other graphic tees for a real blast from the past.
“Whether you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or an ally, our store is a safe space for you to find your own style and be your authentic self,” wrote Short in a Facebook post celebrating Pride month.
Maggie’s hosts various events throughout the year, including karaoke nights, pop-up drag performances, and more. Grab your brunch squad and “Sunday-Funday” like a queen.