For the foodie in all of us
This guidebook features just some of our favourite attractions. If you're keen for more hidden-gems like these, send us a message on the Airbnb app.
Great coffee, simple lunches and breakfasts – and it's right down the street!
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Blue Dog Coffee Roasters
199 Brant AveGreat coffee, simple lunches and breakfasts – and it's right down the street!
Go here for great homemade kombucha and Buddha bowls. It's also vegan-friendly.
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Healthy Rabbit
105 Brant AveGo here for great homemade kombucha and Buddha bowls. It's also vegan-friendly.
The best Indian food I've ever had (Aidan). If you're going to order for delivery, make sure you do so far in advance as it sometimes takes awhile.
Taal Fine Indian Cuisine
578 Colborne St EThe best Indian food I've ever had (Aidan). If you're going to order for delivery, make sure you do so far in advance as it sometimes takes awhile.
I think this is one of the best breakfast spots in town. Simple, with excellent prices and the best homefries.
Kingswood Restaurants
43 Colborne St WI think this is one of the best breakfast spots in town. Simple, with excellent prices and the best homefries.
For a yummy brunch, lunch, or dinner, go here. It also has a spectacular outdoor patio with a view overlooking the Grand River.
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Stillwaters
61 Grand River St NFor a yummy brunch, lunch, or dinner, go here. It also has a spectacular outdoor patio with a view overlooking the Grand River.
On the Lam
106 Queen StA fantastic restaurant for both lunch and dinner. We recommended you make a reservation.
Authentic Italian cuisine. Another restaurant where we suggest you make a reservation.
Gran Sasso Restaurant
98 Paris RdAuthentic Italian cuisine. Another restaurant where we suggest you make a reservation.
A fabulous restaurant with interesting combinations of flavours and is close enough to walk to. They also have a great patio for sharing drinks and/or food with friends and family. Reservations are recommended.
Fume RestoBar
150 Morrell StA fabulous restaurant with interesting combinations of flavours and is close enough to walk to. They also have a great patio for sharing drinks and/or food with friends and family. Reservations are recommended.
An English pub located in the quaint village of St. George a 15-minute drive away. They make great homemade food and have a lovely outdoor patio.
St George Arms
24 Main St SAn English pub located in the quaint village of St. George a 15-minute drive away. They make great homemade food and have a lovely outdoor patio.
Come and enjoy high tea in this award-winning tea room located inside beautiful Glenhyrst Art Gallery. We also recommended you make a reservation.
Golden Tea Pot
20 Ava RdCome and enjoy high tea in this award-winning tea room located inside beautiful Glenhyrst Art Gallery. We also recommended you make a reservation.
Great place to visit on Saturday morning to see and buy local foods from our community.
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Brantford Farmers’ Market
79 Icomm DrGreat place to visit on Saturday morning to see and buy local foods from our community.
ZAAIKA INDIAN CUISINE
46 Dalhousie StreetAnother one of my favourite Indian restaurants that's within walking distance.
Johnny Greekos
20 King George RoadDelicious Greek food, in my opinion.
Lettuce Live
10 Edmondson StreetGreat healthy food and friendly staff, all within walking distance.
Their Jamaican Sandwich is the bomb, and it's located just a few minutes walk down Brand Ave.
Soulful Kafe
81 Brant AvenueTheir Jamaican Sandwich is the bomb, and it's located just a few minutes walk down Brand Ave.
Luciani's Pizza
241 Dunsdon StreetBrantford's best pizza, in my opinion, and I've literally tried them all.
The Everest Grill Fine Indian Cuisine
781 Colborne Street EastAnother great Indian restaurant in town.
It's 5 o' clock somewhere
These are our favourite places for drinks and socializing. There are lots of options available in Brantford so message Aidan if you're looking for more.
Globally inspired pub fare and craft cocktails.
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Sociable Kitchen + Tavern
45 King George RdGlobally inspired pub fare and craft cocktails.
Great craft beer, great food, and even better live music from 5-8 pm on Friday and Saturday. You might also catch me here bartending.
Bell City Brewing Company
51 Woodyatt DrGreat craft beer, great food, and even better live music from 5-8 pm on Friday and Saturday. You might also catch me here bartending.
Pub fare, with a patio and live music.
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Zanders Fire Grill and Brew Lounge
190 King George RdPub fare, with a patio and live music.
Another great local craft brewery on a farm that grows its own ingredients.
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Steel Wheel Brewery
105 Powerline RdAnother great local craft brewery on a farm that grows its own ingredients.
One of Brantford’s OG craft breweries located within the Artisan Village.
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Mash Paddle Brewing Co
111 Sherwood DrOne of Brantford’s OG craft breweries located within the Artisan Village.
Manns Distillery
581 West StOur local distillery with a great atmosphere and even better gin.
Local arts & culture
Perhaps our historic home has inspired you to learn more about Brantford's art and history...
The home where Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone on July 26, 1874.
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Bell Homestead National Historic Site
94 Tutela Heights RdThe home where Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone on July 26, 1874.
Learn about the history and heritage of Brant County and the Six Nations.
Brant County Museum & Archives
57 Charlotte StLearn about the history and heritage of Brant County and the Six Nations.
Glenhyrst's galleries feature contemporary and historical exhibitions in a grand 16-acre riverside estate dating back to 1914.
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Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant
20 Ava RdGlenhyrst's galleries feature contemporary and historical exhibitions in a grand 16-acre riverside estate dating back to 1914.
A cultural center, open since 1972, with three art galleries, a history museum and a library.
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Woodland Cultural Centre
184 Mohawk StA cultural center, open since 1972, with three art galleries, a history museum and a library.
Mohawk Chapel
301 Mohawk StOntario's oldest surviving church.
The birthplace and childhood home of renowned Mohawk and English poetess Pauline Johnson.
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Chiefswood National Historic Site
1037 Brant County Hwy 54The birthplace and childhood home of renowned Mohawk and English poetess Pauline Johnson.
The essentials
"One-stop, two-stop, three-stop, four..."
Metro
371 St Paul AveThis nearby grocery store is our favourite place to get groceries.
One of our favourite country markets in the area with friendly farm animals on site.
Elberta Farms Country Market
353 Governors Rd EOne of our favourite country markets in the area with friendly farm animals on site.
Brantwood Farms
251 Powerline RdAnother must-visit country market in Brantford.
La Bottega - Italian Fine Foods & Delicatessan
358 King George RdOne of the best Italian markets in Brantford.
Getting from A to B
These are Brantford's local transportation hubs. However, we also recommend walking, biking, and Uber.
Brantford Bus Terminal station
64 Darling Street
Brantford train station - VIA Rail
5 Wadsworth St5 Wadsworth Street
Shop 'til you drop
Here are Katherine's (our family's Cheif Shopping Officer) recommendations for a unique shopping experience in Brantford.
A variety of unique artisans in a warehouse setting in the quaint village of Paris.
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The Paris Wincey Mills Co.
31 Mechanic StA variety of unique artisans in a warehouse setting in the quaint village of Paris.
Walter's Greenhouses & Garden Centre
363 Governors Rd EFor those with a green thumb.
Here you'll find a variety of artisan vendors in a former heritage industrial site.
Brantford Artisan's Village
125 Sherwood DrHere you'll find a variety of artisan vendors in a former heritage industrial site.
Fitness and flow
It's essential to feel good when travelling. Here are some local favourites for working on your mind and body. If you're really keen on this subject, send Aidan a message. He can recommend many options here in town.
The Gretzky Centre has swimming pools, a gym, and ice rinks open to the public. Your host, Craig also designed it. Sometimes you might catch Wayne's dad Walter here. He's incredible, and you should say hi.
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Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre
254 N Park StThe Gretzky Centre has swimming pools, a gym, and ice rinks open to the public. Your host, Craig also designed it. Sometimes you might catch Wayne's dad Walter here. He's incredible, and you should say hi.
If you're looking to wind down, Grand Wellness Centre is an excellent place to spend your time.
Grand Wellness Centre
202 Grand River AveIf you're looking to wind down, Grand Wellness Centre is an excellent place to spend your time.
Adolfo Robert Galuppi Salon
148 Brant AveA full-service salon is just a stone's throw away.