New Brunswick is packed with incredible locally owned businesses, and this September, we asked locals to tell us about some of their favourites.
Good Day New Brunswick followers nominated businesses from across the province, with everything from restaurants and coffee shops to farms, makers, flower shops and unique places to stay making an appearance.
Dozens of New Brunswick businesses were mentioned, showing just how many local gems there are to discover across the province.
Many of the nominations were tied, so rather than treating this as a ranking, we’re highlighting 10 of the community recommendations that caught our attention.
Here are 10 New Brunswick businesses locals recommended this September.
1. MoCo Downtown
If modern Italian food is your thing, MoCo Downtown is one Fredericton restaurant to add to your list.
Located in the heart of downtown Fredericton, MoCo specializes in modern Italian fare, making it a great spot to check out when you’re craving Italian-inspired food in the city.
The restaurant also serves cocktails and wine, making it an option for everything from a night out with friends to a cozy date night downtown.
If you’re building a Fredericton restaurant bucket list, this locally recommended spot is one to keep on your radar.
2. Mill Town Roasters
Coffee lovers will want to know about Mill Town Roasters.
The Fredericton coffee company has multiple locations around the city and roasts its own coffee locally.
Its Coffee Mill location on Smythe Street is home to the company’s roastery and also serves breakfast alongside coffee and espresso drinks.
Whether you’re looking for your morning latte, locally roasted beans or a new independent coffee shop to discover, Mill Town Roasters is an easy addition to a Fredericton coffee crawl.
3. Lucky Rabbit Fine Craft
If you love discovering Canadian makers, Lucky Rabbit Fine Craft in Riverview is the kind of shop where you could spend some serious time browsing.
The shop specializes in Canadian fine craft and showcases work from independent artists and makers.
Visitors can find everything from jewellery and home goods to handcrafted pieces and unique gifts, with plenty of Maritime makers represented.
It’s a great place to shop when you’re looking for something you probably wouldn’t come across at a typical big-box store.
4. Café Apothecary
Café Apothecary brings coffee, treats and local shopping together in Uptown Saint John.
Located on Germain Street, the café serves coffee, espresso, tea and treats while also offering an apothecary shopping experience.
That makes it more than somewhere to grab your morning coffee. Visitors can settle in with a drink and browse the shop at the same time.
It’s a cozy Saint John stop to keep in mind the next time you’re spending a day exploring Uptown.
5. The Border Café
The Border Café is a cozy local spot in St. Stephen, just minutes from the Canada-U.S. border.
Located on Milltown Boulevard, the café serves coffee along with breakfast and lunch options, making it an easy stop for a casual meal or caffeine fix while exploring the area.
It’s exactly the kind of independent café that can make a New Brunswick road trip a little more interesting.
And if finding local coffee shops wherever you travel is your thing, this one deserves a spot on the list.
6. Lavender Moon Farm
Lavender Moon Farm might be one of the dreamiest businesses on this list.
The family-run organic eco farm in Malden grows lavender and transforms it into a variety of small-batch products.
Its collection includes handmade soaps, soy candles, bath products, pillow sprays, culinary lavender, dried bouquets and other lavender-inspired products.
During lavender season, visitors can also experience the farm itself, including its U-pick lavender field, picnic areas and barn boutique.
It’s part shopping experience and part farm visit, making it a beautiful stop for a summer New Brunswick road trip.
7. Hanson Road Flower Co.
Flower lovers will want to check out Hanson Road Flower Co. in downtown Fredericton.
The small-batch floral design studio and plant shop creates arrangements using fresh seasonal flowers and also carries plants and locally designed artisan products.
Its floral offerings include everything from bouquets and vase arrangements to seasonal centrepieces and buckets of blooms.
Whether you’re shopping for someone else or just want an excuse to bring fresh flowers home, this is a beautiful local Fredericton business to discover.
8. Lost & Found Ice Cream
There’s always room for ice cream on a New Brunswick bucket list.
Lost & Found Ice Cream began after founder and chef Jonathan Morrison started making ice cream during the pandemic before opening a small shop in downtown Moncton in 2021.
Since then, the local business has expanded its selection significantly, with more than 20 flavours rotating through its lineup along with house-made soft serve.
Lost & Found has locations in Moncton and Shediac, making it a sweet stop to remember during a summer road trip through southeastern New Brunswick.
9. Lesa Parklane Jewellery
Jewellery lovers also gave some recognition to a local Park Lane Jewellery stylist during our September nominations.
Lesa Roy-Pitre is an independent Park Lane Jewellery stylist who helps customers shop the brand’s collection of jewellery and accessories.
The collection includes necklaces, earrings, bracelets, rings and other pieces, with customers able to browse and order through Lesa’s personal Park Lane Jewellery shop.
Her nomination also shows just how varied New Brunswick’s local business community is, with independent entrepreneurs joining restaurants, cafés, farms, makers and tourism businesses among this month’s recommendations.
10. Cielo Glamping Maritime
If supporting local can involve soaking in a hot tub beside the water, we’re definitely interested.
Cielo Glamping Maritime is a four-season eco-tourism retreat located on Baie St-Simon in Haut-Shippagan on New Brunswick’s Acadian Peninsula.
The waterfront property has five glamping domes, known as its Perles, offering a much more luxurious take on camping.
Depending on the accommodation, guests can find amenities like kitchens, private bathrooms, fireplaces, hot tubs and skylights, all surrounded by the coastal landscape.
The property also has The Hub, where visitors can discover food, drinks and products highlighting Cielo and other New Brunswick producers.
It’s definitely one of the more unique locally owned businesses to add to a New Brunswick getaway bucket list.
New Brunswick Has So Many Local Businesses Worth Discovering
These 10 businesses are only a small sample of the nominations submitted by the Good Day New Brunswick community.
Other businesses tagged by locals included The Dulseman, East Coast Plunge, Neverland Knots, Dominion Hill Country Inn, Kaffeine Chaleur, Corn Hill Nursery, Taste and See Restaurant, Sour Grape Taproom, Coffee Mill Fredericton and many more.
The September nominations weren’t intended to be a scientific survey or definitive ranking of businesses across the province.
Instead, we wanted to give New Brunswickers a chance to show some love to the locally owned businesses they enjoy and hopefully help more people discover them.
And judging by how many different names appeared in the nominations, there are a whole lot more New Brunswick hidden gems left to discover.
Nominate Your Favourite New Brunswick Business For October
Have a favourite New Brunswick business that deserves some love?
Our October Community Picks are officially open!
Head over to the post below and tag your favourite locally owned New Brunswick business in the comments.
You can nominate cafés, restaurants, shops, makers, bakeries, farms, accommodations, experiences and other locally owned businesses from anywhere in the province.
Your recommendation could help another New Brunswicker discover their new favourite local spot.
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