15 Black-Owned Toronto & GTA Businesses to Visit This Fall

Community • Commerce | BlackWallStreet Canada

As fall sweeps across Toronto, the city’s Black-owned businesses offer more than products or services—they provide culture, comfort, and community. From Little Jamaica to Scarborough, and even Brampton, here are 15 businesses to visit, with direct links so you can explore and support them immediately.

🌍 Neighbourhood Clusters & Highlights

Little Jamaica (Eglinton West)

• Boukan – Caribbean cuisine that fills the soul with island warmth.
  👉 Visit Boukan online

• Conejo Negro – Michelin Bib Gourmand spot blending Caribbean, Creole, and Latin American.
  👉 Learn more about Conejo Negro

Scarborough / Upper Beaches

• Artbox Studio & Gallery – Glow-in-the-dark paint nights, sculpting workshops, and immersive creativity.
  👉 Explore Artbox Studio

• Nicey’s Food Mart (Scarborough) – The go-to market for authentic Caribbean groceries.
  👉 Shop Nicey’s Scarborough

Brampton

• Nicey’s Food Mart (Brampton) – A Caribbean grocery hub at 107 Kennedy Rd S, Brampton.
  👉 Visit Nicey’s Brampton

Downtown / Dundas West

1. Ode Toronto – A boutique hotel with curated, artist-collaborated loft-style rooms.
   👉 Book your stay at Ode

• Fresh Paint Studio + Café – Paint nights, waffles, and coffee—creativity meets comfort.
  👉 Check out Fresh Paint Studio

• A Different Booklist – A cultural bookstore highlighting the African & Caribbean diaspora.
  👉 Browse A Different Booklist

Experiences & Culture

• Debonair Corporate Events – Culturally inclusive event planners for unforgettable gatherings.
  👉 Discover Debonair Events

• Mascot Brewery – Canada’s only Black-owned craft brewery, serving community-driven seasonal pours.
  👉 Explore Mascot Brewery

• Obsidian Theatre Company – Powerful theatre productions by Black Canadian playwrights.
  👉 See what’s on at Obsidian Theatre

Fashion & Lifestyle

• Kaela Kay (Catherine Addai) – Bold Ankara-inspired statement pieces for your fall wardrobe.
  👉 Shop Kaela Kay

• Black Designers of Canada – A platform showcasing over 160 Canadian Black designers.
  👉 Explore Black Designers of Canada

Scarborough & Hamilton Add-Ons

• Afrobiz / Black Business Direct – Directories connecting you with Black-owned businesses across the GTA.
  👉 Browse Afrobiz Directory | Explore Black Business Direct