Business Hours
ClosedMonday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
The Little Gay Shop
About
1902 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702, USA Get directions
The Little Gay Shop sits in a small storefront on Austin's East Side, stocking work by LGBTQ+ artists and makers — prints, apparel, books, ceramics, and locally designed goods alongside pride staples. It's the kind of place where browsing comes with conversation, and where much of what's on the shelves is made by queer creators you won't find at a chain.
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