Ethically Run Businesses
Support independent, ethically-run businesses in Austin
Living Wage Note: We consider a "living wage" to be at least $20/hour (based on MIT Living Wage Calculator for Austin). This is the minimum needed for a single adult to meet basic needs without assistance. Some businesses may pay more or less—we mark them based on available public information and may need verification.
Franklin Barbecue
Restaurant
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:900 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
Privately OwnedPays Living WageAustin Based
BookPeople
Bookstore
Neighborhood:Downtown
Address:603 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Privately OwnedWTF OwnedPays Living WageAustin Based
Mi Madre's Restaurant
Restaurant
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:2201 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
Privately OwnedMinority OwnedPays Living WageAustin Based
Waterloo Records
Music Store
Neighborhood:Downtown
Address:600 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
Privately OwnedPays Living WageAustin Based
Thundercloud Subs
Restaurant
Neighborhood:South Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedAustin Based
Juan in a Million
Restaurant
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:2300 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
Privately OwnedMinority OwnedPays Living WageAustin Based
Toy Joy
Toy Store
Neighborhood:South Austin
Address:403 W 2nd St, Austin, TX 78701
Privately OwnedWTF OwnedPays Living WageAustin Based
East Side King
Restaurant
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedMinority OwnedAustin Based
Amy's Ice Creams
Ice Cream Shop
Neighborhood:Multiple
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedWTF OwnedPays Living WageAustin Based
Taco Deli
Restaurant
Neighborhood:South Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedAustin Based
Uncommon Objects
Antique Store
Neighborhood:South Austin
Address:1602 Fortview Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Privately OwnedPays Living WageAustin Based
La Barbecue
Restaurant
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:2401 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
Privately OwnedMinority OwnedPays Living WageAustin Based
Austin Books & Comics
Comic Book Store
Neighborhood:North Austin
Address:5002 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78751
Privately OwnedPays Living WageAustin Based
Veracruz All Natural
Restaurant
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedMinority OwnedWTF OwnedPays Living WageAustin Based
Patagonia
Clothing/Outdoor Gear
Neighborhood:Downtown
Address:316 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Privately OwnedWTF OwnedPays Living WageB-Corp Certified
McCoy's Building Supply
Hardware/Home Improvement
Neighborhood:Multiple
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedPays Living WageAustin Based
P. Terry's Burger Stand
Restaurant
Neighborhood:Multiple
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedPays Living WageAustin Based
Wheatsville Co-op
Grocery Store
Neighborhood:Multiple
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedWTF OwnedPays Living WageAustin BasedCo-op
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Neighborhood:Multiple
Address:Multiple locations
Privately Owned
No-Comply Skate Shop
Skate Shop
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:705 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701
Privately OwnedAustin Based
Paper Work ATX
Stationery/Paper Goods
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedWTF OwnedAustin Based
That's Sew Austin
Fabric/Sewing Supplies
Neighborhood:South Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedWTF OwnedAustin Based
Take Heart
Home Goods/Gifts
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:1111 E 11th St, Austin, TX 78702
Privately OwnedWTF OwnedAustin Based
Patrizis
Restaurant
Neighborhood:South Austin
Address:2307 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722
Privately OwnedAustin Based
Whole Earth Provision Co.
Outdoor Gear/General Store
Neighborhood:Multiple
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedAustin Based
Birdhouse Books ATX
Bookstore
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedAustin Based
Black Pearl Books
Bookstore
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedAustin Based
Alienated Majesty
Bookstore
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedAustin Based
Little Gay Shop
Gifts/Retail
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedWTF OwnedAustin Based
Batch ATX
Restaurant/Bakery
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedAustin Based
Flat Track Coffee
Coffee Shop
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedAustin Based
Medici Coffee
Coffee Shop
Neighborhood:Multiple
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedAustin Based
Austin Bouldering Project
Climbing Gym
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedAustin Based
Tiny Minotaur
Games/Comics
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedAustin Based
East Side Pot Shop
Cannabis/CBD
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedAustin Based
Feats of Clay
Pottery/Ceramics
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedAustin Based
Spokesman Coffee
Coffee Shop
Neighborhood:East Austin
Address:Multiple locations
Privately OwnedAustin Based