We awarded one of our customers with a $250 in-store gift card and TWO local businesses with a wellness kit from Naka Herbs & Vitamins. And we had a ton of fun learning about the small business that you love.

We received an overwhelming number of mentions! Our audience REALLY loves supporting local and we are so proud of that! 

Now that lockdown 2.0 is upon us, local businesses need our support more than ever. We are grateful to be considered an essential business and continue to operate 10-5 Monday – Saturday for in-store shopping with safety measures in place for our shoppers. We are also offering curbside pick up as well as both local and regional delivery options (see here for details).

Some of our neighbours in the foodservice and restaurant industries are not as fortunate. With winter upon us those who were lucky enough to be able to offer outdoor dining in the summer are limited to how they can continue to operate. Some have even closed for the month.

We wondered: How can we help support local restaurants in St. Catharines?

Knowing how you can support your favourite local businesses is the first step in the health of our local economy. And, you have to eat!

So we’ve listed here YOUR top 20 recommended restaurants, cafes and markets from our last contest. These are the local businesses nominated by our Facebook and Instagram followers. Thank you to everyone who participated in highlighting the local businesses you love. We had so much fun! Now it’s your turn – scroll down, order, and enjoy!

(P.S. The winning nominees of our Naka Wellness Kits were Ruby Red Beautiful and Mahtay Cafe & Lounge )

Your Top 20 Niagara Restos, Cafes & Markets in St. Catharines/Niagara

(In alphabetical order):

Beechwood Donuts

165 St Paul St, St. Catharines

Bistro Mirepoix

64 Court St, St. Catharines

Bushel & Peck

140 Lake St, St. Catharines

Chz Plz

15 Lock St Suite 103, St. Catharines

Dispatch Restaurant

386 St Paul St, St. Catharines

De La Terre

55 Geneva Street, St. Catharines

3839 Main St, Jordan Station

Edible Options

300 Fourth Ave E, Unit 7, St. Catharines

Fine Grind Cafe

37 James St., St. Catharines

The Grove

1267 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Incoho Restaurant

281 St Paul St, St. Catharines

Itty Bitty Pie Company

18 Secord Dr., St. Catharines

The Lemon Tree Bistro

395 Ontario St, St. Catharines

Mahtay Cafe

241 St Paul St, St. Catharines

Oast House Brewers

2017 Niagara Stone Rd, Niagara-on-the-Lake

Odd Bird

52 St Paul St, St. Catharines

Rise Above

120 St Paul St, St. Catharines

Revalee Brunch Cafe

109-4100 Victoria Avenue, Lincoln

Small Batch Juice Co

204 St Paul St, St. Catharines

The Vegan Hippie Chick

91 East Main Street, Welland

Vic’s Baked Goods

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