In Rochester, about eight percent of people identify as LGBTQ+, according to the NYS Department of Health.
And despite the community being small (in numbers), the love and pride shared continue to make space for queer folks and allies.
So we asked the r/Rochester community on Reddit about some of their favorite queer-friendly spaces and here’s what they suggested:
Anyone’s Cafe
The worker-owned cooperative and vegan cafe opened on 113 Gregory St. in South Wedge. Anyone’s began after a group of food industry workers decided to improve their work life, and now, the cafe is a space that sells fresh baked goods and promotes workers’ rights across Rochester.
Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesdays-Sundays.
Details: anyonescafe.coop/
Dorje Adornments
Located on Park Avenue next to The Ritz & Co. House of Beauty, this piercing studio has performed all facial, oral, and body piercings since 2006. All of their jewelry is hand-picked and intended for implants and long-term wear.
Hours: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Fridays; 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Sarurdays and Sundays.