Our Favorite LGBTQ+ Brands in Chicago
Happy Pride Month! Here at Bestowal, we believe in inclusivity in all aspects of our process, especially with the brands that we support. It is always important to give back to the companies that are making a difference. This Pride Month, it is more important than ever to be an ally and show our support not just online, but also financially.
Here are a few Chicago-based LGBTQ+ owned brands that we love to support:
Asrai Garden was founded by Elizabeth Cronin in the heart of Chicago’s Wicker Park in 1999. Asrai Garden is a retail outpost known for stunning floral arrangements, luxurious fine jewelry, and magical curiosities.
Jennivee’s Bakery was founded by Jenni Vee, a passionate home baker who immigrated from the Philippines to the United States. Located in the beautifully diverse neighborhood of East Lakeview, Jennivee’s Bakery, an LGBTQ+ owned and operated small business, has become a beloved spot.
3301 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Christy Webber Landscapes is an award-winning full-service landscape provider and has tended to the lands of Chicago for over 30 years. They take pride in servicing some of the city’s most prominent landmarks: Soldier Field, Millennium Park, and Navy Pier, while still maintaining residential and community properties. They offer design, construction, and maintenance programs to various clients throughout the city and surrounding suburbs.
2900 W. Ferdinand St., Chicago, IL 60612
Women & Children First believes in the transformative power of literature. As intersectional trans-inclusive feminists, they believe books are tools for liberation. Since 1979, they have celebrated and amplified underrepresented voices. In order for feminism to remain relevant, it must be forever evolving.
5233 N. Clark St. Chicago, IL 60640
Founded and opened in early 2020 during the height of the pandemic, the goal of owners Josh and Dave have always been for Barks N' Rec to be a place that serves those in the community through offering products that they need and want alongside services you can trust.
1809 W. Webster Ave. Chicago, IL 60614
Slo ‘Mo is Chicago’s party for lovers, uniting LGBTQ+ family with joy generating events since 2011. From club nights and concerts to comedy, Slo ‘Mo aims to create spaces that are affirming, intergenerational and uplift local queer creatives and community.
