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, Brantford | (548) 882-7811

Anna’s Soul Food Kitchen opened up at its location in downtown Brantford in the fall of 2020. This restaurant has a real passion for food that brings together African and North American cuisines using organic ingredients. Their menu is incredibly diverse, and features simple and fresh ingredients in dishes that are packed full of flavor. Their Quarter Chicken Combo comes with coconut carrot rice and steamed vegetables for a healthy, fresh and quick dinner option, and their Peanut Butter Chicken Stew with Chapati (flatbread) is a “nutty curry goodness” that is fresh and hearty. Anna’s Soul Food Kitchen just started offering walk-in lunch specials as well. You can order takeout straight from the restaurant (online or over the phone) or they also offer order and delivery through Uber Eats, DoorDash and Skip the Dishes. Follow Anna’s Soul Food Kitchen on Facebook and Instagram.

Mama’s Subs | 50 Colborne Street, Brantford | 519-720-8913

If you’re looking for an Instagrammable sandwich moment, look no further than Mama’s Subs. This downtown family sandwich shop opened in the summer of 2020 and has quickly become a local favourite. They offer a wide range of subs, salads, burgers, pastas, lasagna and much more – and it’s all homemade. Their subs are enormous and full of tasty meats, cheeses, vegetables and condiments. A local favourite is the Mama’s Monster Club Sub, a specialty sandwich piled high with toppings that is the perfect fix if you’re hangry. If you’re looking for a warm dish, they also serve quesadillas, fajitas, poutine and pierogies. Follow Mama’s Subs on Facebook, order takeout by giving them a call or request delivery through Skip the Dishes.

Sip ‘N Dine | 18 Market Street, Brantford | (519) 304-1330

Sip ‘N Dine opened in the summer of 2020 in downtown Brantford. This restaurant offers authentic Indian dishes like fan-favourite Butter Chicken, Goat Curry and Samosa. They also offer their own unique take on Indian-Canadian dishes, like their Samosa Poutine – a crispy potato stuffed patty with mozzarella cheese and a blend of different sauces topped with tomato and onions. Do some of your family members love Indian, while others prefer North American fare? Sip ‘N Dine has you covered – they also offer favourites like burgers, pizza and fish and chips. You can order takeout directly from the restaurant, or order deliver through DoorDash or Skip the Dishes. Follow Sip ‘N Dine on Facebook and Instagram.