Prince Edward Island may be small, but it has an incredible collection of locally owned businesses, from bakeries and chocolate shops to pottery studios, cafés, markets and Island makers.
Throughout September, we asked Good Day PEI followers to vote for their favourite local businesses by tagging them in the comments.
And Islanders definitely showed up for their favourites.
Dozens of businesses from across PEI were nominated, with some names appearing again and again. After tallying the votes, these are 10 of the businesses that received the most love from locals.
1. Seagull Bakery & Café
Seagull Bakery & Café received more nominations than any other business in our September vote.
Followers repeatedly tagged the bakery in the comments, making it the most recommended business in this round of voting.
The local bakery and café has clearly built a loyal following on PEI, with customers going out of their way to make sure it was included.
2. Anne’s Chocolates
Anne’s Chocolates was another huge favourite among voters and finished just behind Seagull Bakery & Café.
The PEI chocolate shop received a wave of nominations, particularly during the final days of voting.
Known for its Island-made chocolates and sweet treats, Anne’s Chocolates has become a familiar stop for both Islanders and visitors looking for something sweet.
3. Hive + Honeycomb
Hive + Honeycomb received plenty of love from the Good Day PEI community.
The shop celebrates Island makers and carries products from a wide range of local artists and small businesses, making it a place where shoppers can support multiple PEI entrepreneurs at once.
It was nominated repeatedly by both customers and other members of PEI’s small business community.
4. Winsloe Haven
Winsloe Haven also landed near the top of the September nominations.
The business was tagged several times by locals and appeared in nominations alongside a number of other Island makers and businesses.
Its strong showing helped secure it a spot among the most recommended PEI businesses in our vote.
5. Village Pottery
Village Pottery was one of several businesses that received multiple nominations from Islanders.
The pottery studio has been part of PEI’s creative community for decades and offers locally made pottery created on the Island.
It was recommended by multiple voters during our September campaign.
6. The Gallery Coffee House & Bistro
Coffee, food and local art come together at The Gallery Coffee House & Bistro, and Good Day PEI followers clearly have some fans of the business.
The Gallery received multiple nominations during voting, earning it a place among the businesses most frequently mentioned by locals.
7. East Coast Pet Pantry
Islanders didn’t forget about their pets when casting their votes.
East Coast Pet Pantry received several nominations throughout the campaign, including recommendations from other PEI businesses.
The locally owned pet business earned enough mentions to join the group of businesses receiving the most votes.
8. PEI Fox Den
PEI Fox Den was another recurring name in the comments.
The Island shop was nominated several times by Good Day PEI followers and appeared alongside plenty of other locally owned businesses in voters’ recommendations.
9. Oh Hey PEI
Oh Hey PEI also received multiple nominations during September.
The PEI business celebrates the Island through locally inspired products and gifts, making it another favourite among shoppers looking to support local.
Its repeated nominations earned it a place on our list.
10. Le Bijou
Rounding out our Top 10 is Le Bijou.
The PEI business was nominated multiple times by followers during the September vote and was another name that continued to pop up in the comments.
It joins a long list of independent Island businesses that received plenty of love from the Good Day PEI community.
PEI Has No Shortage Of Amazing Local Businesses
One thing became very clear while counting the votes: narrowing this list down to 10 wasn’t easy.
Several businesses finished with the same number of nominations, while dozens more received votes from Islanders who wanted to give their favourite local spots some recognition.
Other frequently nominated businesses included Ellen Burge Clay Impressions, Kettle Grove, Canoe Cove Honey, Pie Oh My, and others.
The results aren’t meant to be a scientific ranking of every business on PEI. They’re based entirely on nominations submitted by Good Day PEI followers during our September 2026 community vote.
And with so many businesses nominated, there are plenty more worth discovering across the Island.
Nominate Your Favourite PEI Business For October
Now it’s time to vote for October! 🍂
Help us discover even more amazing local businesses across Prince Edward Island by tagging your favourite PEI business in the post below. Your nomination could help them make our next Top 10!
Voting is open throughout October, so show your favourite local spot some love. ❤️
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