In honour of Pride Month, we’re celebrating local businesses within Toronto’s 2SLGBTQ+ community!  There are many companies and small business that are a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in your very own neighbourhood and online.  Check out these businesses and their services!

Craig’s Cookies

 

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Can you say…YUM?! Craig’s Cookies, has you covered with many different flavours from Classic Chocolate Chip and Apple Pie cookies to Brownie and Butterscotch Pecan cookies!  Craig first learned how to bake cookies with his Mom in Newfoundland and now he bakes them for all of you!

 

House of Sass & Magic

The House of Sass & Magic is an inclusive clothing brand created to embrace your body in a way that encourages you to love your individuality and identity. Check out their clothing designs and let out your inner sass and magic shine!

 

Glad Day Bookshop

 

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Glad Day Bookshop is a Toronto landmark in the 2SLGBTQ+ community, as the first queer-focused Canadian bookstore and the oldest bookstore worldwide.  This incredible bookstore offers a colourful range of queer literature, cocktails and food!

O’Grady’s On Church

O’Grady’s On Church is a super fun restaurant in the heart of Toronto’s village, serving up the best in comfort food from peanut butter brownie cheesecake to Beyond Meat vegetarian burgers topped with tomatoes, onions and lettuce and served with golden wedge fries!

Sweaty Betty’s

 

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Outside the village, head to Sweaty Betty’s in the Queen West Area. Known for its eclectic clientele, and queer-friendly events like drag performances and lesbian nights, Sweaty Betty’s has provided a welcoming bar atmosphere since 2004.

Soap

 

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Soap is a Canadian queer owned business offering clothing to express Pride and Canada’s gay history, present and future. A portion of the profits from every single sale goes towards supporting queer charities and advocacy groups.

Toni Marlow

Founded and produced locally by Jaymin (Jalisa) Luces-Mendes, Toni Marlow puts 2SLGBTQ+ comfort at the forefront, creating undergarments with diverse genders, body sizes, and shapes in mind.

 

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