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Vegan and Plant-Based Eats in Brantford

Whether you’re looking to increase your plant-based consumption, reduce how often you eat animal products, or you’re simply curious and open to trying new things, Brantford’s vegan and plant-based culinary scene is growing each month. Eating vegetarian or vegan isn’t just salads – there are delicious meals that require no substitutions, and new plant-based options of your traditional omnivore favourites, like burgers, tacos, nachos, and more. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite dining hotspots...

5 Spots to Enjoy Global Flavours in Brantford

Brantford has quickly become a foodie’s culinary adventure, and many of the new businesses that are popping up are locally owned and feature flavours that guide your taste buds around the world. Stop in at five of these businesses that you may not have heard of and let us know what you think!

Indian Street Food, 139 Clarence St., Brantford

If you’re looking for dishes that don’t skimp on flavour and give you the vibrant energy of India’s markets, try the brand new Indian Street Food. Need some...

The Newest Local Gift for a Chocoholic

If you have a chocolate connoisseur in your life, or you just want to show up with the most delicious hostess, teacher or neighbour gift, Le Chocolat du Savoie has your gift giving covered with their “A Taste of Local” chocolate box. Made by hand by Le Chocolat du Savoie’s chocolatiers, they use their passion for chocolate and local ingredients to prepare a delectable, one-of-a-kind sampling of chocolates. Chocolates include:

• PB & J – layer peanut butter gianduja and grape jelly (in collaboration...

Momoko Snacks Land

Momoko Snacks Land, located at 75 Dalhousie St. Unit 104 in Harmony Square, sells a variety of products from Japan, Korea and China, including: limited edition and seasonal snacks, drinks, beauty products and stationary items.  

Momoko Snacks Land opened in 2019 and has quickly become a destination in downtown Brantford for visitors and students to shop for Pokémon cards and accessories, Funko POP figures and delicious snacks from around the world. Check out their selection of...

Shopping in Brantford’s Cordage Heritage District

From 1901 to 1968, the Cordage Heritage District was home to the largest cordage and twine manufacturer in Canada – the Brantford Cordage. Today, a variety unique shopping opportunities can be discovered on this historic property located at 111 Sherwood Dr.

A1 Cycle 
Unit #17 | 519-717-0120
A1 Cycle is a boutique bicycle and Pro Scooter shop that carries a solid selection of high quality BMX, trail, street, comfort and electric bicycles and Pro Scooter brands from completes to parts. They can...