Queer Beans brews community in Short North
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A syrupy-sweet blueberry pancake latte and a scone from Queer Beans, 1160 N. High St. Photos: Alissa Widman Neese/Axios
During a recent interview with Stonewall Columbus' departing CEO, Densil Porteous mentioned a coffee shop is one of the organization's recent successes.
🏃♀️ Of course, I had to go investigate — for journalism.
Catch up quick: Queer Beans opened in September in Stonewall's renovated Short North community center.
- It's combined with Little Gay Bookstore, which sells LGBTQ+ literature and gifts.
Best bite: I enjoyed my blueberry pancake latte ($7), but the star was a vegan banana bread walnut scone ($6) from That Bakery, a queer-owned business out of a Columbus home kitchen.
- Queer Beans also sell treats from Bake Me Happy, another local LGBTQ+ staple.
The vibe: The space is airy and industrial, with lots of natural light and decor from area artists and the Plant Gays — perfect for a casual meetup or coworking.
- It's "about more than coffee and books — it's about belonging," Porteous said.
Stop by: 8am-4pm Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Saturday-Sunday. 1160 N. High St.
