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Retail & Shops across the Seattle metro

Inclusive and diverse-owned retail & shops businesses across the Seattle metro, not just the city itself. Listed in Seattle and Everett.

23 listings17 LGBTQ-owned11 Women-owned2 Family-owned1 Trans-owned

Independent retail around Puget Sound sits on the walkable stretches: Capitol Hill, Ballard, Columbia City and Pioneer Square in Seattle, and the downtown Everett blocks around Colby and Hewitt. Books, records, apparel, plants, gifts and specialty goods make up most of it. Hours run short midweek and long on weekends, and Everett shops in particular often close earlier than their Seattle counterparts.

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Charlie's Queer Books
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Retail & Shops

Charlie's Queer Books

Seattle, WA

Welcome to Charlie's Queer Books, Seattle's home for queer books. From our little purple Victorian house in Fremont, we sell books written by LGBTQ+ authors and books that put queer characters, lives, and love front and center. That is the whole shop. Every shelf, from literary fiction and memoir to poetry, graphic novels, sci-fi, and a growing romance section organized by pride flag, is here so you can walk in and find yourself on the page. We started as a mobile book cart in the summer of 2023 before opening our brick-and-mortar doors that November. Our founder, Charlie Hunts, is a man of trans experience who came to bookselling from a background in publishing and brand marketing, and he built this place around a simple idea: queer people deserve a third space that does not revolve around a bar. Somewhere you can browse, sit down, and stay a while. So we made it that kind of room. The walls are pink, the shelves are full, and there is an upstairs reading nook with comfortable chairs when you want to slow down with a book. Banners on the wall say what we mean: you belong here, and being gay is so fun. Alongside the books you will find gifts, stickers, tote bags, zines, jewelry, and apparel, plus a kids and young-reader corner so the youngest readers have shelves of their own. Charlie's is also a gathering place. We host book clubs, author talks, craft nights, and community events, and our meeting room is available to book for groups who need a welcoming space of their own. Over the years these rooms have held everything from a queer silent book club to weddings, and we love that our shop gets to be part of those days. Whether you are hunting for the queer story that finally makes you feel seen, shopping for a gag-worthy gift, or just looking for somewhere that feels like home, we would love to have you. Come find us at 465 N 36th St in Seattle, say hi, and let us match you with your next favorite read.

LGBTQ-ownedTrans-owned
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H Mart Lynnwood
Enhanced

Retail & Shops

H Mart Lynnwood

Everett, WA

Korean and Asian grocery supermarket in Lynnwood, WA, part of the national H Mart chain.

Asian-owned
Artisans PNW
Enhanced

Retail & Shops

Artisans PNW

Everett, WA

Everett storefront and gallery selling gifts, art, and books from more than 100 Pacific Northwest artisans, paired with a books-and-coffee cafe.

Women-ownedFamily-owned
Lucy's Bottle Shop
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Retail & Shops

Lucy's Bottle Shop

Seattle, WA

A Seattle wine bar and bottle shop celebrating small-batch, BIPOC, queer, and women-owned makers, with a tasting room to sip before you buy.

Women-ownedLGBTQ-ownedMinority-owned
Main Street Books, Monroe
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Retail & Shops

Main Street Books, Monroe

Everett, WA

Independent new and used bookstore in downtown Monroe, WA, known for its deep fiction selection and resident shop cat.

Women-ownedLGBTQ-owned

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And Arlen

Retail & Shops

And Arlen

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ-owned
Bootyland Kids

Retail & Shops

Bootyland Kids

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ-ownedWomen-owned

Retail & Shops

Big Little News

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ+-owned newsstand / magazines / beer in Seattle.

LGBTQ-owned

Retail & Shops

Bruning Pottery

Everett, WA

Women-owned pottery studio / handmade goods in the Everett area.

Women-owned

Retail & Shops

Crystallography Gems

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ+-owned crystal / metaphysical shop in Seattle.

LGBTQ-owned

Retail & Shops

Doll Parts Collective

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ+-owned and women-owned gender- and size-inclusive vintage clothing in Seattle.

LGBTQ-ownedWomen-owned

Retail & Shops

Indian Summer

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ+-owned vintage clothing in Seattle.

LGBTQ-owned

Retail & Shops

Malicious Women Candle Co

Everett, WA

Women-owned candles / gifts in the Everett area.

Women-owned

Retail & Shops

Peace, Love, and Happiness Club

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ+-owned houseplants / rare plants in Seattle.

LGBTQ-owned

Retail & Shops

Proto101

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ+-owned sustainable clothing / apparel in Seattle.

LGBTQ-owned

Retail & Shops

Radicle Roots Farm

Everett, WA

LGBTQ-owned organic farm / produce in the Everett area.

LGBTQ-owned

Retail & Shops

Rainbee Designs

Everett, WA

Family-owned inclusive designs / gifts in the Everett area.

Family-owned

Retail & Shops

Saltstone Ceramics

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ+-owned ceramics studio / shop in Seattle.

LGBTQ-owned

Retail & Shops

Seattle Chainstitch Massacre

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ+-owned and women-owned custom chainstitch apparel / gifts in Seattle.

LGBTQ-ownedWomen-owned

Retail & Shops

Seattle Plant Daddy

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ+-owned plant shop in Seattle.

LGBTQ-owned

Retail & Shops

The Petal and the Stem

Everett, WA

Women-owned florist / workshops in the Everett area.

Women-owned

Retail & Shops

TomboyX

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ+-owned and women-owned gender-neutral underwear / apparel in Seattle.

Women-ownedLGBTQ-owned

Retail & Shops

Twyla Dill

Seattle, WA

LGBTQ+-owned and women-owned jewelry / gifts in Seattle.

LGBTQ-ownedWomen-owned

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Where they are across the Seattle metro

Each listing sits at its street address when the owner has shared one, otherwise at its ZIP or town.

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Retail & Shops in Seattle: questions people ask

How many retail & shops businesses are listed across the Seattle metro?

23 right now, in Seattle and Everett. The list grows as businesses are recommended, checked and added.

What makes a business inclusive on Inclusivity.org?

Every listing shows why it is here, with a source you can check: the owner's own statement, a public listing such as a chamber directory, or a recognized certification. Some are owned by the communities they serve and some are allies who welcome everyone. We never list someone's identity without a source.

Is it free to be listed?

Yes. A basic listing is free, and owners can claim and update theirs at any time. Featured and Enhanced listings get more room on the page, and being listed never depends on them.

How do I suggest a retail & shops business that is missing?

Use Recommend a business at the bottom of this page. We research every suggestion, and nothing goes live until it has been checked.

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Tell us who they are and we'll do the research. Nothing goes live until we've checked it, and we never list someone's identity without a source.

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