Black History Month 2023: Black-owned businesses in Brantford

February is Black History Month, a time that recognizes the historic and ongoing struggles toward racial equality and celebrates the experiences and accomplishments of Black Canadians. Today, we are highlighting a number of Black-owned tourism businesses in Brantford. 

"Brantford is home to dozens of Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. Supporting these businesses helps Brantford's Black community build generational wealth. Contributing to these businesses is an opportunity to improve our quality of life, while helping close the racial wealth gap." – Unite Against Hate

For a comprehensive list of Black-owned businesses in Brantford and to learn more about Brantford's Black community, visit uniteagainsthate.ca.

Black-owned Businesses in Brantford

Anna’s Soul Food
Online order only: Uber Eats | DoorDash
Anna's Soul Food was born from the passion to provide a healthier food option. The commitment is to prepare only organic food. Check out the recipes and learn more about the history of Anna's Soul Food on annassoulfood.com.

Broaster's Crispy Fried Chicken
170 Brantwood Park Rd., Brantford
With a full and rich menu of Caribbean and Canadian cuisine options, some of their popular items include fried chicken with fries, coleslaw and gravy, jerk chicken with rice and peas, and roti. Learn more by visiting their website, and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

Hav2Hav Shoes & Apparel
399 Colborne St., Brantford
Name brand shoes, shirts, jackets, jeans, tracksuits, hats, basketball appeals & many more. Check their Facebook page.

Jamrock Jerk 
118 Dalhousie St., Brantford
Jamrock Jerk specializes in preparing tasty Jamaican cuisine. They offer a variety of breakfast dishes, soups, sandwiches, wraps, and patties. Their varied menu is sure to please your palate. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

JOZI International South African Goods & Crafts
750 Colborne Street East, Brantford
Where Saffas can finally find groceries, houseware, jewellery and select clothing. 

Neil’s Real Deal
Neil's Real Deal's unique pepper sauce originated on a small Caribbean island and has been passed down through four generations. Their original recipe — dating back almost 100 years — was lovingly created with no additives, no preservatives, and no artificial colours or flavours. Learn more on the website and follow on Instagram.

Nu-U Float Studio and Health Bar
200 Grand River Ave., Brantford
Nu-U Float Studio and Health Bar is a wellness and creative centre that offers a wide range of unique services, including Floatation Therapy, Chakra Light Therapy, massage, yoga and much more. Follow their Facebook and Instagram. 

Steve’s Tea Company
783 Colborne St. E. Unit 2, Brantford
Steve's Tea Company is an inter-generational family business with a flourishing online and storefront community offering a robust collection of 300 varieties of loose leaf tea with 70 custom artisanal blends. Learn more on their website and follow them on Instagram and Facebook.

The IRIE Grill
186 Market St., Brantford
Amanda and Collin have been entrepreneurs in Brantford for a number of years. If you haven’t eaten at The IRIE Grill before, the most popular item on their menu is the Jerk Chicken Dinner. To learn more and view their daily specials, follow The IRIE Grill on Instagram and Facebook.

Toni’s Fine Foods
128 Nelson Street, Brantford
Brantford’s first one-stop upscale Caribbean grocery store with an on-site restaurant preparing the best hot meals while you shop. Take out available. Check out their full menu on Facebook and Instagram.

Valiant By DMNQE
Hand poured coco-soy wax, eco friendly, and aesthetic candles.
Hand Poured in Small Batches. Check all the options on Instagram.

Wingmaster
70 Erie Ave., Brantford 
Wingmaster offers a tremendous WINGs-perience with a wide selection of unique and tantalizing gourmet flavours to satisfy any appetite. Take-out and delivery available, no dine-in. Order now on the website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

zBTFD
433 Colborne Street, Brantford
zBTFD is a community-minded arts movement highlighting grassroots artists, designers, writers and creators in and around the Brantford & the County of Brant area. Learn more on the website and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

360 Market
225 Fairview Dr., Brantford
360 Market offers an excellent selection of brand name African groceries. Their online shopping cart is designed to allow you to order your favourite groceries items for pick-up. Learn more on the website.