https://www.reddit.com/r/IowaCity/comments/1ifglls/who_to_support/
created by beardedwhiteguy on 01/02/2025 at 21:15 UTC
41 upvotes, 25 top-level comments (showing 25)
In light of yesterday’s thread, what businesses do you feel do good things for the community and treat their employees well?
Comment by barknoll at 01/02/2025 at 22:10 UTC
107 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Your local bookstores! Prairie Lights, Haunted Bookshop, and Daydreams Comics all have committed, principled people who own them and who actually give a shit about their fellow humans
Comment by Icuisine at 01/02/2025 at 21:52 UTC
46 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Press Coffee!
Comment by drowning7 at 01/02/2025 at 21:32 UTC
71 upvotes, 2 direct replies
Kindred Coffee, Heim, Greenhouse to start!
Comment by Many_Scar7078 at 02/02/2025 at 00:07 UTC
28 upvotes, 1 direct replies
I feel comfortable supporting Maestro Empanadas. no political reason just good vibes
Comment by sistersofcorrosion at 01/02/2025 at 21:55 UTC
55 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Trumpet Blossom
Comment by DisembarkEmbargo at 02/02/2025 at 01:25 UTC
15 upvotes, 2 direct replies
I like the new pioneer co-op, but I don't know much about there business practices. I heard there was union busting there not long ago.
I also quite like Bread Garden, but I have no idea if there are bad vibes there too.
Comment by yukkobarfo at 01/02/2025 at 23:15 UTC
53 upvotes, 1 direct replies
NOT JAVA HOUSE 💞
Comment by AmRoJo0525 at 02/02/2025 at 14:41 UTC
13 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Raygun 😎
Comment by thill419 at 01/02/2025 at 21:42 UTC
34 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Yotopia, owners are awesome
Comment by Ok_Rise_8246 at 02/02/2025 at 16:29 UTC
10 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Do NOT shop at Bread Garden:
Comment by yellowcandles729 at 01/02/2025 at 22:55 UTC*
18 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Copper boar owners are so sweet and are very attentive. Same goes with foundry
Comment by Centaurs58 at 02/02/2025 at 03:53 UTC
17 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Honeybee hair salon has great vibes! welcoming for all.
Comment by creekeli at 02/02/2025 at 15:35 UTC
6 upvotes, 0 direct replies
The Record Collector!
Comment by Haunting-Category146 at 02/02/2025 at 17:18 UTC
6 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Already said this in another thread but Stella on Melrose!! Coming from a former worker
Comment by normalice0 at 02/02/2025 at 19:23 UTC
5 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I cant really get a political read on the people at John's Grocery but they seem alright.
Comment by Ok_Rise_8246 at 02/02/2025 at 16:26 UTC
3 upvotes, 0 direct replies
REVIVAL
Comment by NoElephant3213 at 01/02/2025 at 23:58 UTC
8 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Wherever you shop, pay with CASH. Switch to a local bank or credit union if possible.
Comment by Luxpara4 at 01/02/2025 at 22:18 UTC
11 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Cortado
Comment by jarvisesdios at 02/02/2025 at 13:32 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I mean, let's be honest here... It's Iowa fucking City, must businesses are worthy of your support. Iowa City, in general, is a very very liberal city...I mean, the mayor is literally a badass gay black man. The vast majority of small business owners are going to skew that way.
My point here is, you can throw a rock and hit 5 different small businesses that are opposed to Trump.
The only real trick though, is groceries. Though, every city everywhere has that problem, though... Yes, New-Pi exists, though... They might be one of the few places not really hurt too hard by the Great Tariff War™ so they might actually thrive, albeit for a totally fucked up reason.
Comment by helloelysium at 01/02/2025 at 22:23 UTC
4 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Jimmy Jacks & Basta.
Comment by Radical_Dreamer151 at 01/02/2025 at 22:06 UTC*
2 upvotes, 1 direct replies
Konnexion isn't owned by a Republican any longer.
Eta it was confirmed in another thread, don't downvote because you're misinformed.
Comment by ALWAYSHUNGIES at 02/02/2025 at 17:54 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
What about fix! coffee, I love fufu and bluebird diner?
Comment by MessiahThomas at 02/02/2025 at 00:11 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
Donnelly’s, piano lounge
Comment by creekeli at 02/02/2025 at 15:37 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
I assume Blue Bird is safe. Who can confirm? Thanks!
Comment by UnhappyHawkeyeFan at 03/02/2025 at 21:30 UTC
1 upvotes, 0 direct replies
To Aramark
Chef Stephen Hanvley, Chef Tracy, Mark, Meg and all management for Aramark at the Hawkeye stadium can go fuck them self they control what you do eat cut hours for everyone don’t care about the little person chef Stephen is a creep and reports what you do to the FBI and is a HORRIBLE person I have worked for the company longer than him and they are allowing him not give me my hours of my W2 and won’t help me with anything stay away from that company they will be reported