Good Life Vancouver Directory
Women in Food & Drink BC
A growing, reviewed guide to women-owned, women-co-owned and women-founded food and drink businesses across British Columbia.
Discover the women shaping how B.C. eats and drinks
From restaurants, cafés and specialty grocers to farms, cideries, breweries, wineries and distilleries, this is a living editorial directory of businesses with a confirmed woman owner, co-owner or founder connection. It begins in Metro Vancouver and reaches across the province.
Directory update: This guide is updated as listings are reviewed. Use the filters below to see the current listings. This is not a paid ranking, and every new suggestion is reviewed before it appears.
Woman-owned
A woman owns the business or holds its confirmed ownership role.
Woman-founded
A woman founded the business and remains central to its story.
Woman co-owned
A woman shares an established ownership role with one or more partners.
How this guide works
We name the relevant owner, co-owner or founder wherever the connection has been confirmed, distinguish the ownership relationship clearly, and welcome updates when businesses evolve. Please check a business directly for the latest hours, menus, accessibility and reservations.
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Folktale Cider
Lake Country cidery and orchard co-owned by Christine Weber, producing Okanagan apple ciders and operating a family-friendly tasting room and café.
Rusty Rooster Cider
Family-run Lake Country cidery co-owned by Veronica Burk, producing small-batch orchard cider and transitioning plantings toward traditional French and English cider apples.
Brightside Foods
Vancouver maker of vegetarian and plant-based frozen meals, founded by Dana, Jackie and Aiyana.
Atome Bakery
French-inspired bakery co-founded by Alice Couderc, selling ready-to-bake sourdough and pastries direct to customers.
Anh and Chi
Modern Vietnamese restaurant co-founded by siblings Amélie Thuy Nguyễn and Vincent Nguyễn.
Lila
Modern Indian restaurant co-founded by Shira Blustein and Meeru Dhalwala.
Angry Hen Brewing
Kaslo brewery founded by trailblazing brewer Shirley Warne and now under new ownership.
Monashee Spirits Craft Distillery
Certified-organic distillery co-founded by Jennifer McLafferty and Josh McLafferty.
VIRTUE Tea
Tea company co-founded by Andrea Legg and Alex Balcer, sourcing from small artisan growers.
Moon Curser Vineyards
Osoyoos winery co-founded by Beata Tolley; she retired after the winery passed to new owners in 2025.
The Paisley Notebook
Aman Dosanj’s culinary storytelling project hosts seasonal pop-up dinners grounded in local ingredients and farmers.
Salmon n’ Bannock
Indigenous restaurant founded by Inez Cook and Remi Caudron; Cook has been the sole owner since 2019.
The Burrow
Community-driven vegetarian and vegan restaurant owned by Aiyana Kane and Jackie Avery, formerly Bandidas Taqueria.
Folke
Plant-forward restaurant co-owned by pastry chef Pricilla Deo and chef Colin Uyeda.
The Woods Spirit Co.
Woman-owned North Vancouver craft distillery and tasting bar led by owner Celia Chiang.
Copperpenny Distilling Co.
Craft distillery and cocktail lounge co-founded and co-owned by Jennifer Kom-Tong and Jan Stenc.
Galloway’s Wholesome Foods
Woman-owned Canadian online specialty-food grocer owned by Annie Muljiani.
Big Mountain Foods
Women- and family-owned plant-based food producer founded by Kimberly Chamberland, with her daughter Jasmine leading operations.
Tinhouse Brewing
Port Coquitlam craft brewery co-owned by Andrea MacIntosh and Phil Smith; the brewery reports it is 40% women-owned.
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse
Organic farm-based cidery and ciderhouse founded by owner Kristen Needham, with tastings, food and agritourism experiences.
Left Field Cider Co.
Family-owned, small-batch cider company run by sisters Kate and Theresa, making traditional cider from their family ranch.
Elephant Island Winery / Naramata Cider Co.
Fruit-wine winery and cider producer co-founded by Miranda Halladay and Del Halladay.
Blue Mountain Vineyard & Cellars
Estate winery co-founded and co-owned by Jane Mavety with the Mavety family.
Sheringham Distillery
Craft distillery co-founded and co-owned by Alayne MacIsaac and Jason MacIsaac.
Fernie Distillers
Small-batch craft distillery co-owned by Jillian Rutherford and Andrew Hayden; Rutherford leads production.
Three Lakes Brewing
Woman-owned craft brewery founded by Melanie Raby and Cathy van Kesteren; Tara Raby is brewer.
Wholesyum
Woman-owned direct-to-consumer food brand founded by Meghan Andrade, making local-ingredient frozen purées and pantry mixes.
Promise Valley Farm & Creamery
Family-run organic dairy farm and creamery co-owned by Caroline and Mark Nagtegaal, with a farm store and milk dispenser.
Alderlea Farm & Café
Biodynamic Cowichan Valley farm, farm-to-table café and farm stay co-owned by Katy and John Ehrlich.
Tin Whistle Brewing Co.
Penticton craft brewery co-owned by Alexis Esseltine and Tim Scoon; under their leadership it became B.C. first carbon-neutral brewery.
Bar Gobo
Chinatown wine bar serving natural wines and seasonal small plates, owned by Andrea Carlson.
COFU
Vegan sushi and omakase restaurant founded and owned by Akiko Gulkison.
Good Thief
Vietnamese-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar co-owned by Amélie Thuy Nguyễn.
Boteco Brasil
Brazilian restaurant and food truck owned by Eliane Trovo.
Yuu Japanese Tapas
Japanese tapas and ramen restaurant owned by Julia Kubotani.
Whisk Premium Matcha / Whisk Matcha Café
Woman-owned matcha café and retail brand led by Kimmy Xiao.
Merci Boulangerie
French neighbourhood bakery on Commercial Drive owned by Natalie Cumberbirch.
WeGouda
Charcuterie and cheese-board business offering grazing tables and boxes.
Teakan
Women-owned Vancouver tea company offering tea experiences and products.
The Soap Dispensary & Kitchen Staples
Zero-waste refill shop and packaging-free specialty grocery co-owned by Linh Truong.
Bare Refillery
Zero-waste refill grocery and household-goods shop owned by Camille Lebeuf.
Le Meadow’s Pantry
Artisan maker of jams and marmalades led by Geneviève Blanchet.
Shuswap Cider Company
Women-owned farm-based cidery making B.C. ciders.
Rustic Reel Brewing Co.
Kelowna craft brewery owned by Susi Foerg.
Nostalgia Wines
Family-owned Oliver winery led by Gina Fernandes Harfman.
SaltSpring Kitchen Co.
Maker of preserves, jams, sauces and condiments owned by Melanie Mulherin.
Bee Kind Honey Infusions
Vernon producer of gourmet honey infusions owned by Kirsten Brolin.
Kettle & Hive
Indigenous-owned maker of lemon-honey tea concentrate founded by Trish Francis.
The Preservatory
Farm-based maker of artisanal preserves owned by Lee Murphy.
Metchosin Farm
Certified organic seed farm and nursery specializing in food crop varieties.
Kindred Cultures
Women-owned maker of probiotic kefir water founded by Lyndsay Scott and Anastasia.
Moonshine Mama’s
Salt Spring maker of a turmeric-ginger elixir founded by Melinda Divers.
Nu-Tea Company / Tega Organic Tea
Fair Trade organic tea brand founded by Liz Bandelin.
Trumps Food Interests
Wholesale maker of baked and frozen desserts owned by Heather Angel.
Stadium Market
Independent neighbourhood grocery store on Main Street owned by Gayathri Arun.
Coffee Heroine / Coffee Villain
Small-batch specialty coffee roaster and North Vancouver café founded by Heather Ens.
Yuwa Japanese Cuisine
Japanese dining room co-owned by sake specialist Iori Kataoka and chef Masahiro Omori.
Food by Fanta
Thai restaurant and high-tea destination owned by chef Parinya “Fanta” Loptson.
Dachi
East Vancouver natural-wine bar and restaurant co-owned by Sarah Doerksen and Miki Ellis.
The Federal Store
Mount Pleasant neighbourhood grocery and café co-owned by Colette Griffiths.
Baan Lao Fine Thai Cuisine
Steveston tasting-menu restaurant owned by chef Nutcha Phanthoupheng, known for Royal Thai cuisine.
Bao Bei / Kissa Tanto / Meo
Chinatown hospitality group including Bao Bei, Kissa Tanto and Meo, owned or co-owned by Tannis Ling with chef partners.
Livia
Commercial Drive Italian bakery and restaurant co-owned by Claire Livia Lassam and Jordan Pires.
Sushi Mahana
Lower Lonsdale omakase restaurant founded and owned by chef Yuki Aida.
Chez Céline
French-Québécois bistro co-owned by chef-partner Margaux Herder.
Chinatown BBQ
Chinatown barbecue restaurant founded and owned by Carol Lee.
Pluvio Restaurant + Rooms
Ucluelet destination restaurant and rooms co-owned by Lily Verney-Downey and chef Warren Barr.
Wild Ambition Brewing
Mixed-fermentation brewery co-owned by Theresa Cashen and Mitchell Kehoe.
Mayne Island Brewing Company
Small-batch Gulf Islands brewery co-founded and co-owned by Annette Witteman and Michael Garratt.
The Makerie
Prince George craft studio and coffee bar owned and operated by Kim Hayhurst.
The Open Door Cafe
Prince George café and drive-through owned by Katrina Wiebe, serving locally roasted coffee and baking.
Bubble Hut Café
Cranbrook’s Métis woman-owned bubble tea café, opened by the Tang family.
Terravita Kitchen
Farm-to-table café co-owned by Terra Park, sourcing from Terra Firma Farms.
Nelson Olive Oil Co.
Specialty olive oil and balsamic retailer founded by Michelle Rudell.
Bruinwood Estate Distillery
Farm-gate distillery co-founded and co-owned by Danise Lofstrom, making small-batch spirits in an orchard and apiary.
Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co.
Gibsons Landing specialty shop co-owned by Fiona, offering olive-oil and balsamic tastings alongside local food gifts.
Purely Planted Foods
Plant-based producer owned by Rebecca Kirkaldy, known for cultured cashew cheese, crackers and sauce mixes.
Townsite Brewing
Powell River micro-brewery co-founded and co-owned by Chloe Smith, with Belgian-inspired beers in the historic Townsite district.
Lakeboat Vineyard & Winery
Kaleden boutique winery owned by Tara Mathison, with Mireille Sauvé leading winemaking.
Orofino Vineyards
Similkameen winery co-founded and co-owned by Virginia Weber, producing small-lot wines with John Weber.
Okanagan Crush Pad / Haywire Winery
Summerland winery co-founded and co-owned by Christine Coletta, home to Haywire, Narrative, Free Form and Bizou + Yukon.
Serendipity Winery
Naramata winery owned by Judy Kingston, with daughter and part-owner Katie O’Kell involved in winemaking and operations.
Kekuli Café — West Kelowna
Indigenous fast-casual café co-owned by Sharon Bond-Hogg, serving bannock-based dishes in West Kelowna.
Frankie, We Salute You!
Plant-based Kelowna restaurant co-owned by Christina Skinner, championing local Okanagan produce, wine and craft beer.
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