Where to Savour Canada’s Indigenous Culinary Scene
Canada’s Indigenous culinary scene is blossoming, rooted in tradition yet boldly innovating with cafés, restaurants, breweries and farms that honour both the land and culture. Here’s a look at some of the newest openings and product launches across the country.
Featured: Nk’Mip Cellars. Imagery and list courtesy of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC).
Cafés & Restaurants
Ancestor Café by Tradish (Fort Langley, BC)
Tradish tells stories of culture, sustainability and respect for the land through its food. At Ancestor Café, guests can enjoy bannock tacos filled with bison or elk, sweet bannock bites, artisanal jams and herbal lemonades — a menu where tradition, wellness and storytelling meet.
Salmon n’ Bannock Bistro – New Bannock Mix (Vancouver, BC)
A Vancouver institution, Salmon n’ Bannock brings modern Indigenous flavours to the table. Now, travellers can take a piece of it home with a signature bannock mix, soon available at YVR duty-free shops.
Bernadette’s (Edmonton, AB)
Opened in 2025, Bernadette’s is raising Indigenous cuisine to fine-dining heights. Founded by Chef Scott Iserhoff and Svitlana Kravchuk, the restaurant is named after Iserhoff’s grandmother and serves dishes like raw bison, Saskatoon-berry brisket on bannock, and rabbit ragu with potato dumplings.
Wineries & Breweries
Locality Brewing (Langley, BC)
This Métis-owned farm brewery grows and malts every ingredient on site — from barley and hops to berries and honey — crafting truly farm-to-glass beers that taste of the land they come from.
Nk’Mip Cellars (Osoyoos, BC)
North America’s first Indigenous-owned winery, Nk’Mip Cellars offers wine flights, reserve tastings and food pairings like the Four Food Chiefs experience, set against sweeping South Okanagan vineyard views.
Kahnawake Brewing Co. (Kahnawake, QC)
Canada’s first Indigenous-owned microbrewery pays homage to Mohawk ironworker heritage while producing creative, small-batch beers that have built a loyal following both locally and beyond.
Coffee & Tea
Kekuli Café (Kamloops, BC)
With the motto “Don’t panic, we have bannock!”, this café puts a fun spin on Indigenous staples, serving tipi tacos, harvest bowls and baked bannock treats. New locations are expanding its reach across Canada, including soon in St. John’s, Newfoundland.
Tea Horse (Thunder Bay, ON)
Founded by Denise Atkinson, Anishinaabe ikwe, Tea Horse blends Indigenous traditions with global tea culture. Its wild-rice teas and custom blends make for a uniquely Northern Ontario sip.
Moccasin Joe Coffee Roasters (Kanehsatake, QC)
Family-owned and award-winning, Moccasin Joe focuses on ethical, small-batch roasting that puts sustainability and flavour at the forefront.
Unique Food & Farm Experiences
Pollen Nation Farm (Little Rapids, NL)
An Indigenous-owned farm and beekeeping project, Pollen Nation offers bee tours, foraging walks and fireside meals showcasing raw honey and land-based food traditions at its rustic “Beestro.”
Upper Humber Settlement (Cormack, NL)
On a historic veteran farming site, this Indigenous-owned B&B and farm-stay offers guests the chance to forage, dine farm-to-table, and hear stories around the fire, blending cultural history with regenerative farming.
To discover more Indigenous food and beverage businesses across the country, visit IndigenousCuisine.ca.
