Safe Spaces: A Guide to LGBTQ+ Welcoming
Businesses in Indianapolis

This guide is a curated collection of LGBTQ+ safe businesses and resources in the Indianapolis area. Each listing is proudly inclusive,
ensuring safe and welcoming spaces/services for all. This guide is a living document, continually growing to reflect the
vibrant LGBTQ+ community in Indianapolis.

Creative & Event Spaces

• Paul’s Flower Shop - Rental space for creatives (events, photoshoots, and more) in Irvington. A proud member of IRCC and forever
  a safe space.
  Instagram | Booking

Culinary & Hospitality

• Helm Coffee - LGBTQ+ women-owned coffee roaster dedicated to crafting specialty coffee. Open Thursday-Sunday, 8 AM-2 PM.
  Website
  

• Kitchen Sink Collective - Women-led culinary team specializing in in-home dinners and gourmet grazing tables. Their Home for Dinner program delivers globally inspired ready-to-eat meals.
  Website
  

• Scofflaw Speakeasy - A hidden cocktail bar above Shelby Street Tavern, offering a transportive experience in an intimate setting.
  Website
  

• The Jewel Box - A historic, lesbian-owned Airbnb within walking distance of Mass Ave & Bottleworks District.
  Listing

Legal Services

• Law Office of Sarah Heck - Lesbian-owned law firm specializing in LGBTQ+ estate planning, second-parent adoptions, and more.
  Website

Outdoor & Adventure

• Misthaven Resort - Indiana’s newest LGBTQ+ campground, providing a welcoming and affirming space for all.
  Website
  

• Project Rewild Outdoors - Custom guided adventures, Indiana Wildlife Federation Women’s Hikes, and outdoor experiences for women, non-binary, queer, and trans individuals.
  Website

Real Estate

• Kalliopi Nikou - Realtor serving Indy’s East Side and beyond.
  Website

Retail & Design

• Alley Cat Ceramics - Ceramic studio and shop offering handmade goods and creative space in Indianapolis.
  Website
  

• Hampton & Co. - A retail experience featuring crystals, home decor, vintage finds, and gifts in Historic Irvington.
  Website
  

• Naptown Floral - Unique, out-of-the-box floral designs for LGBTQ+ couples and more.
  Website
  

• Queer Chocolatier - Handmade, high-quality chocolate confections created by a queer maker with a mission of radical inclusivity.
  Website
  

• Stomping Ground Indy - Fresh flowers daily, open seven days a week in Indianapolis.
  Website
  

• The House of Breton - Inclusive fashion designer specializing in custom wedding attire for trans & non-binary individuals.
  Website

Tattoo Artists & Beauty Services

• Casondra Saxon Hair - Specializing in curly hair and gender-affirming services at Dark Horse Hair Co. Casondra is a member of
  Strands for Trans and The Dress Code Project.
  Booking
  

• Indie Bridal Co. - Licensed hairstylists and makeup artists serving Indianapolis, Boulder, and surrounding areas.
  Website
  

• Julie Powers (Salon Citrine) - Providing non-gendered hair, skin, waxing, and makeup services.
  Instagram
  

• Katie Small - Tattoo artist at Firefly Tattoo Collective, specializing in unique, custom designs.
  Website
  

• Salon Citrine - Queer women-owned, gender-affirming salon in Irvington. Members of Strands for Trans and The Dress Code Project.
  Instagram

Tech & Business Services

• Misty Eilar - Web designer, project manager, SEO specialist, and more.
  Website

Wellness & Bodywork

• Emma Blythe, M.A., CCC-SLP - Speech-language pathologist specializing in gender-affirming voice therapy.
  Website
  

• Flow State Muscular Therapy - Deep tissue, custom muscular therapy, relaxation, and energy work in Broad Ripple.
  Instagram
  

• Handy Yoga - Affordable, transformational yoga for all, striving to make yoga accessible while honoring diverse bodies and experiences.
  Website
  

• Modd Body - Trauma-informed bodywork in Indianapolis. Queer & SW-friendly.
  Instagram