Along with supporting black owned restaurants, now is also the time to show support for black owned businesses in Toronto. To make it easier to show your support, we’ve curated a list of some of these businesses in light of the #BlackLivesMatter movement.
Businesses Owned by the Black Community in the GTA:
Dr. Liza Shoes | 214 – 104 Merton Street
One of the first Canadian-based black females to design an entire shoe line, Dr. Liza, has announced that she will be donating $75 to Black Lives Matter TO for every single pair of black dr. Liza pumps purchased until Sunday, June 7th (along with a discount offer–read on for details).
Pro League Sports | 1957 Queen St E
Sporting goods store. Offering curb-side pickup and delivery.
Rider’s Bike Shop | 386 Harbord St.
Go-to spot for biking enthusiasts.
Dr. Mistry Aesthetic Dentistry| 103 Clair Rd. E., A101, Guelph
Cosmetic dentistry office offering porcelain veneers, smile makeovers, and more.
Avante Garde Manger
Cooking and fine dining resource.
Rhowan James
Menswear brand made in Canada.
Curl Shoppe
Canadian Curly Hair Products for all curls, kinks and coils.
Unchained Athletics | 266 King St. W.
Exercise Physiology & Sport-Specific Programs, Personal training and strength development.
Liberty Auto | Unit 75, 76, 4801 Keele St.
Auto-repair shop.
PleaseNotes
Personal growth tools curated with heart. Workships, keynotes, guided journals and more.
Sundance Harvest | 70 Canuck Ave.
Farmhouse with organically grown produce. Available weekly at the Dufferin Grove Farmer’s Market.
Caribbean Corner | 171 Baldwin St
Grocery spot for Caribbean style products.
Adrift | 116 Spadina Ave g2
Men’s clothing store offering skate apparel and footwear.
Cherry Gardens
Loungewear and clothing made in Toronto.
Sheriff’s No Frills | 1530 Albion Rd
Grocery store.
4YE | 80 Hale Road
Clothing store offering streetwear and durags.
Tyrell Brand
Clothing brand.
iRose African Braids
African hair braiding services. Call 647.991.2180.
Kal Kapwa (Iron and Water)
Fitness and Muay Thai trainer.
Spencer Badu
Contemporary clothing store.
Bramlea Freshco | 12 Team Canada Dr
Grocery store.
Nyarai Cellars | 99448 Concession Road 2 North
Niagara region winery.
Bully Mag
Fashion magazine.
Dam Foods | 71 Station St.
Grocery store.
Clean Soaps
Skin care products.
WIL.Studios
Clothing store.
TAKEUPSPACE
Clothing store. All products made to order in Hamilton, Ontario.
Elctrk Tea
Online tearoom offering fresh and exotic teas blended with Indian spices.
The Diasporic Nigerian
Multimedia platform providing interviews with Nigerian professionals and associations.
Mystical Beauty Bar
Beauty and cosmetics.
Studio D Shoes | 2570 Yonge St
Womens’ and mens’ luxury shoe boutique.
Kulture Barber Shop | 411 Manhattan Drive, Mississauga
Men’s barbershop in Mississauga.
Pretty Tee Nailz
Nail specialist.
The Kscope
Media outlet portraying African content.
Enchanted Nails
Certified nail technician.
It’s About Beauty | 3040 Danforth Ave
Beauty supply store.
Mad Mandem
Personal trainer and fitness coach.
Versatile Fitness 121
Fitness and nutrition coach.
YJWIGS
Custom made wigs.
Sasha Michelle
Events and PR services.
Fabl Gloss
Beauty and lip gloss.
Black Tires | 100 King West
Tires and roadside assistance.
Nerpy’s | 75 Weldrick Road E.
Hot sauces and marinades.
Dhalaal Designs
Personalized mugs.
Pink Lemon Wax Studio | 506 Church Street, 3rd Floor
Waxing and beauty salon.
Fresh Paint TO | 1849 Danforth Ave
Painting studio.
Midtown Tiny Tots | 820 Mt Pleasant Rd
Daycare centre.
Support & Growth | Multiple Locations
Mental health services and counselling.
Gro For It | 13 Charles St Unit 102
Plant boutique and garden centre.
Property Principal
Mortgage and real estate.
The Hungry Gyal
Catering service.
One26 Events
Events, art and entertainment.
Blooming Flower Bar | 559 Parliament St.
Flower shop.
Shaeden Fabrics
Offering African fabrics.
Big Fish Photography
Art and photography.
Snapback Tiara
Queer clothing line.
Afia Beauty
Celebrity Makeup Artist.
Kemsi Essentials
Vegan skincare essentials.
Rob Gambino of Streets of Toronto (@StreetsofToronto)
A leading black content curator and owner of the @StreetsofToronto Instagram account.
Ryan Hinkson of @EatFamous
A leading black content creator and curator for the @EatFamous Instagram account.
Swagger Publications Inc.
The publisher of Swagger Magazine, founded by a Toronto-based Jamaican-Canadian, Drew Williams in 2007.
Peaces Apparel
Apparel designed by Daniel Haye.
Autumn Bri Photography | 3581A Dundas St. W.
Toronto newborn, maternity and family portrait photographer.
Crown N Glory | 12 Manor Rd. W.
Hair studio.
Empress Mane
Hair products, available online.
Bodiologie
Body products, available online.
A different book list | 779 Bathurst St.
Bookstore offering a wide selection of literature from the African and Caribbean Diaspora and the Global South.
Tribal Eye | 73 Kensington Ave.
Tribal Eye is an independent wholesaler/retailer of high-quality all-natural beauty products located in Toronto’s Kensington Market area. Offering a selection of art and skincare products.
Annex Photo | 362 Bloor St
Located in the trendy Annex district, designed to bring about a “Photo Renaissance” that reintroduces the joy of photography in all aspects of peoples’ lives. This first-of-its-kind retail store in Canada adds to Fujifilm’s other global Wonder Photo Shop locations in Tokyo, New York, Shanghai, Manila, Bogota, and Barcelona.
Savon Massage Therapy | 1740A Jane Street
Registered Massage Therapy.
Dr. Melbourne Dental | 2100 Finch Ave. W.
Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dentistry in North York.
Jusserts
Contactless-pickup of delicious desserts from scratch nearby Upper Canada Mall in Newmarket.
Jennifer Conley Images
Portrait and Editorial Photographer in Toronto.
Rebecca Noff
Private bespoke jeweller, known as the ‘MetalBender.’
Divine Sweets
Custom Cakes and catering to order.
Steven Ross Bolé
Personal trainer, strength coach, and founding trainer at Barrys Canada. Available for hire in-person or online.
Jah Grey
Award winning visual artist and photographer.
Amika Cooper aka @BlackPowerBarbie
Illustrator and animator.
Black Status Social Network
Offering events, apparel, and support to the black community.
T by Daniel aka Daniel L.
Certified Tea Master and Author.
City Witch Rising
Fashion, beauty + health, and herbal apothecary.
The Chiropractic Office | 2227 South Millway, Unit 203, Mississauga
An award winning multidisciplinary clinic.
Shop 20 | Multiple locations
Women’s Clothing Store in Pickering Town Centre and Oshawa City Centre.
Diana Tracy Collection
Jewelry that allows you to create your own “IT” factor every time they’re worn.
Twenty’s Clothing
Fashion designing company that manufactures and retails clothings and represents Blacks and African history.
Seventh and Oak
Eco-friendly candles.
Hampton Rowe Design
Interior design for homes.
Cheesekaekes
Handcrafted cheesecakes available for delivery across the GTA.
ANY7
A newly established footwear brand designed to elevate the everyday. The first release is the signature Hi-Top II sneaker.
Tutu Afro Coffee
Specialty grade African coffee.
We’d like to acknowledge and thank @desperateidiot and @j.a.l.i.l on Instagram for their google doc that has been used as a resource for this black owned businesses list, Tirza Yassa of https://blackownedto.carrd.co/, as well as @StreetsofToronto and everyone who commented either on their posts or ours.
Did we miss one of the Black Owned Businesses in Toronto that you know of? Let us know in the comments on our post, slip into our DMs or shoot our editor an email steven@viewthevibe.com.
#BlackLivesMatter
