8 Small Businesses to Support in Toronto

Arih Jan 10, 2021
8 Small Businesses to Support in Toronto

Beyond the Leash

Barbershop closures have hit the fellas hard this year. Your girlfriend’s best efforts to give you a fade just aren’t cutting it. But you love her anyway. So make sure to book your post-lockdown cut through the link below.

www.beyondtheleash.ca


Maggie Chu's Noodle Bar

Authentic, mouth-watering Hong Kong beef noodle soup. Maggie Chu’s is serving up exactly what you need and want while you’re stuck at home and craving comfort food for the soul. Hit them up for UberEats or take-out. You’ll thank us later.

@maggiechus_toronto


Cadmen Barbershop

Barbershop closures have hit the fellas hard this year. Your girlfriend’s best efforts to give you a fade just aren’t cutting it. But you love her anyway. So make sure to book your post-lockdown cut through the link below.

www.cadmen.ca


Brimz Hat Boutique

Brimz is the go-to stop creating custom hat designs for your headtop. They also provide a carefully-curated line of in-house designs inspired by the local community. Hit up their online store and upgrade your hat game!

www.brimzofficial.com


G.F.C

G.F.C is a Toronto-based streetwear brand that represents the city kids that make it happen and their experiences, creativity and knowledge. Time to change out of the quarantine sweats and check out their online store.

www.gfctoronto.com


R&D

Just because you can’t take your boo out to a nice dinner it doesn’t mean you can’t bring the romantic times home. Order R&D through their website for some creative takes on classic Chinese dishes. Candles not included.

www.rdspadina.com


Inomnom

This unapologetically fun brand creates a variety of apparel from sweaters, masks, patches and a whole lot more. It is the creative brainchild of local artist Iris Ma and aims to inject some positive vibes through some trying times. Check out their products on their website.

www.inomnom.com


Ukiyo66

Electric vehicles will revolutionize the transporation industry (it’s already starting). Ukiyo66’s lineup of electric-powered bicycles will have you zipping through congested streets and reduce your carbon footprint. And they look pretty freakin’ cool. 

www.ukiyo66.com

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anonymous*12752 says October 1, 2025, 5:47 pm

Toronto always delivers when it comes to creativity and good eats—love seeing local spots getting the spotlight. Definitely adding Maggie Chu's and Brimz to my list.

anonymous*168 says December 14, 2021, 12:40 pm

Thanks for the suggestions! Makes me want some noods.

Michelle R says December 12, 2021, 6:02 pm

Support local always!

anonymous*4059 says October 17, 2021, 8:21 pm

Sweet!

anonymous*6655 says October 10, 2021, 5:31 pm

Will have to check some of these out the next time I am in Toronto

anonymous*321 says June 7, 2021, 12:15 pm

Great post! Can't wait for lockdown to end so small businesses can flourish again!

anonymous*3656 says March 10, 2021, 5:17 pm

definitely keeping this for when i travel

anonymous*3185 says March 10, 2021, 4:48 pm

Best city in the world!

anonymous*3308 says March 9, 2021, 11:52 pm

This is so dope!

anonymous*3342 says March 4, 2021, 6:51 pm

not from Toronto but a Canadian brand still @krinofficial makes sustainable and fashion forward streetwear! The packaging is 100% eco-friendly & compostable too :)

anonymous*2189 says March 3, 2021, 3:56 pm

GFC is awesome!

anonymous*2707 says February 24, 2021, 10:41 am

love the support

anonymous*2354 says February 8, 2021, 10:05 pm

love GFC

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