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Cheeseballs in Brantford

If you are looking for a takeout treat – may we suggest CHEESEBALLS! Deep fried bite-sized balls of cheddar cheese, need we say more? Enjoy them at one of several local Brantford businesses.

Admiral Submarine | 519-753-9796 | 55 Dalhousie St, Brantford

Large portions are a theme at Admiral Submarine, serving a wide variety of fast food including subs, burgers and fries. Order a generous portion of cheeseballs, deep-fried to perfection, sprinkled with seasoning to give them that extra zip and served...

Brantford Bagel Babe is Our Everything [Bagel]

There’s a new baker in town, and she’s churning out the most delicious bagels and artisan cream cheese!

Terra Wilton is the Brantford Bagel Babe, and recently started operating out of a “ghost kitchen” out of Soulful Kafe (81 Brant Avenue, Brantford). Like many others, Wilton lost her job during the pandemic. She knew it would be a long shot to find a new corporate job in the industries she specialized in (special events, travel, etc.) so she started to brain storm ideas for her own business. Wilton...

We Asked, You Replied: Brantford’s Favourite Pub Grub

Earlier this month, we asked one of our favourite local Facebook Groups – Food-to-Go Brantford/Brant & Area – where they go to get their favourite pub food, and what their favourite menu items are. What is pub grub? In its most basic form, it is food that you can order from a pub (typically western European in origin). For the purposes of this write-up, we expand “pub grub” as comfort food and snacks served in substantial quantities that pairs well with a cold beer.   

Like many other...

The Tipperary Bog at the Brantford Farmers’ Market

Today we’re highlighting another vendor at the Brantford Farmers’ Market, The Tipperary Bog!

Whether you’re searching for a particular variety of cheese or need help building out your Friday night charcuterie board, The Tipperary Bog offers an incredible selection of award-winning, artisanal cheese and exceptional customer service. Established in 2010, owner Nadine Evans keeps market shoppers stocked with cheeses from Ontario, Canada and around the world. Here are a few recent highlights in...

Downtown Brantford Restaurant Scene is Booming

Downtown Brantford is always changing, and one of our favourite changes is the uptake in restaurants choosing to locate downtown. In 2020, even during a global pandemic, some new local food and drink hotspots opened up, and are serving delicious dishes. Take a trip downtown to grab your next takeout lunch or dinner, and thank you for supporting local. Here are some of our new favourites, and we encourage you to share your own (and recommend what to order!)

Anna’s Soul Food Kitchen | 72 Colborne Street,...