We are compiling a list of gender neutral public restrooms in and around the Twin Cities.

For many transgender people, these restrooms (sometimes labelled "unisex" or "family") are the safest option.

Here's our list to date -- it is always growing, so be sure to check back. If you have suggestions for public restrooms to add to the list, please contact us with the information.

AMC Rosedale 14 at 850 Rosedale Center in Roseville, MN

Baker's Square Restaurant & Pies at 1881 Highway 36 West  in Roseville, MN

1 single occupancy unisex restroom

4 multi-stall all gender restrooms, 2 in front of lobby and 2 in back hallway (signs on doors list number of urinals and stalls and that's it)

Brave New Workshop at 2605 Hennepin Avenue South in Minneapolis, MN

1 single occupancy unisex restroom

Byerly's at 1601 County Road C in Roseville, MN

1 single occupancy unisex restroom

Common Roots Cafe at 2558 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis, MN

2 single occupancy unisex restrooms

Day by Day Cafe at 477 West Seventh Street in Saint Paul, MN

1 single occupancy unisex restroom

 

El Norteno Market & Deli at 4000 E Lake St in Minneapolis, MN

1 single occupancy unisex restroom

Guthrie Theater at 818 South 2nd Street in Minneapolis,MN

1 single occupancy unisex restroom, fourth floor by men's restroom

Ginkgo Coffeehouse at 721 N. Snelling Avenue in Saint Paul, MN

1 single occupancy unisex restroom

Intermedia Arts at 2822 Lyndale Avenue South in Minneapolis, MN

4 single occupancy unisex restrooms

Kitty Cat Klub at 315 14th Avenue SE in Dinkytown, Minneapolis, MN

Multi-stall, gender-neutral restroom downstairs

Lagoon Cinema at 1320 Lagoon Avenue in Minneapolis, MN

1 single occupancy unisex restroom

Merriam Park Library at 1831 Marshall Avenue in Saint Paul, MN

2 single occupancy unisex restrooms

 

Rondo Community Outreach Library at 461 North Dale Street in Saint Paul, MN

1 single occupancy unisex restroom on main floor

Second Moon Cafe at 2225 East Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis, MN

2 single occupancy unisex restrooms

Seventh Street Entry at 701 First Street Avenue North in Minneapolis, MN

1 single occupancy unisex restroom (lock on door is questionable)

Walker Art Center at 1750 Hennepin Ave. in Minneapolis, MN

4-5 single occupancy unisex restrooms

Google Map for the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus buildings showing gender-neutral restrooms (Minneapolis East Bank, West Bank, and St Paul), updated as new ones are added.  Thanks to the University of Minnesota's Transgender Commission, and especially Ben Falter and the Facilities Workgroup for making this helpful tool.

 

Safe2Pee.org

Safe2Pee.org Resources

Twin Cities-based website with public restroom "reviews" for bathrooms around the world, and many in Minneapolis and St Paul. Not trans-specific, but still can be helpful -- even has photos for some! Usually specifies "unisex" for gender neutral bathrooms.

Peeing in Peace: A Resource Guide for Transgender Activists and Allies (Written in 2005 by the Transgender Law Center)

Toilet Training is a documentary video and collaboration between transgender videomaker Tara Mateik and the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, an organization dedicated to ending poverty and gender identity discrimination. The video addresses the persistent discrimination, harassment, and violence that people who transgress gender norms face in gender segregated bathrooms.

University of California Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex Association page on Gender Neutral Restrooms, includes a number of relevant links and resources.

University of Chicago Gender-Neutral Bathrooms