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Downtown Oshawa - Facing North East

Local Business Guide

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* Please note, the Local Business Guide is not a comprehensive business list, but one that offers initial offerings from a range of products and services aimed at encouraging broader business support throughout the community. Residents are encouraged to visit and support all locally-owned businesses in the City of Oshawa. Interested in having your business featured in the guide? Contact us today. 

Whether you are looking for the perfect food spot or great entertainment, Oshawa has just the thing for you. Allow us to guide you through a selection of local hidden gems. Continue reading or select any of the category quick links directly below to jump to a specific area of interest:

  • Shopping
  • Date Night
  • Entertainment
  • Quick Bites
  • Desserts
  • Drinks
  • Coffee Date
  • Brunch Date
  • Personal Care Services

Looking for even more options? Visit Oshawa Tourism, which offers great ideas as to how you can enjoy Oshawa to the fullest!

 

Shopping

Gift something unique to your loved ones from our local businesses.

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Shopping options

  • 360 Eco Market
  • A+T Beauty Supply 
  • Aide Bodycare
  • Balloons Balloons Balloons
  • Churchills Crossings
  • Doug Wilson Men's Wear
  • Frère Du Nord 
  • Joyce Hancock Designs
  • Julies
  • Kay's Place
  • Kops Records
  • Oshawa Centre
  • Oshawa Markets
  • Pulse
  • Q's Royal Jewellery
  • Roberts & Inkster Trading Company
  • Singer Sewing Centre
  • Upscale Garage Sale
  • Urban Nature Store
  • White Feather Country Store
  • Wilson Furniture
  • Wool on William
  • The Wool Queen

Date Night

If you are looking for an evening out or great night in, we have the perfect restaurants to make it a special night.

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Date night options

  • Avanti Trattoria
  • Azian Cuisine
  • Baxters Landing
  • Berry Hill Food Co. 
  • Harpo's Restaurant
  • The Jube Pub
  • Legend of Fazio's
  • Makimono
  • MEXITACO
  • Rainbow Sushi
  • Red Lobster
  • Shrimp Cocktail
  • Spicy Affairs
  • Street Momo
  • The Canadian Brewhouse
  • The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
  • Wildfire Steakhouse

Entertainment

Looking for something to do? Check out one of our many popular entertainment hot spots.

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Entertainment options

  • Biltmore Theatre
  • BOND|ST Event Centre
  • Brew Wizards Board Game Cafe
  • Canadian Automotive Museum
  • Canlan Ice Sports
  • Cineplex Odeon Cinemas
  • Lakeview Park
  • Leisure Bowling Lanes
  • McLaughlin Bay Wildlife Reserve
  • NEB's Fun World
  • Ontario Philharmonic
  • Oshawa Centre
  • Oshawa Golf & Curling Club
  • Oshawa Museum
  • Oshawa Trails
  • Parkwood National Historical Site
  • Purple Woods Conservation Area
  • Regent Theatre
  • Robert McLaughlin Gallery
  • Treetop Eco-Adventure Park
  • Tribute Communities Centre
  • XtremeRC and Raceways
  • Yuk Yuk's

Quick Bites

Try one of our many grab n go options, perfect for a busy day.

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Quick bite options

  • BAN BAN Korean Fried Chicken
  • Bollywood Tacos
  • Burger Factory
  • Ciao Amici
  • Cyrus Persian Restaurant
  • Five Guys
  • Frantastic Events
  • Kenzo Ramen
  • La Pizza & Pasta
  • Leon's Garden
  • Market at 70 King
  • Mathilda's
  • Palm Court Restaurant and Bar
  • Pho Vietnam 999
  • Pizzamunno Artisanal Pizza
  • The White Apron

Desserts

Support local and indulge in some mouthwatering sweets.

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Dessert options

  • Belle Vie Cafe and Bakery
  • Enniskillen General Store
  • Isabella's Chocolate Cafe
  • Marble Slab
  • Mr. Puffs
  • Sugar Chalet
  • Symposium Cafe Restaurant
  • The Baker's Table
  • Uncle Fluffy Japanese Cheesecake

Drinks

Catch-up with your friends and family with socially distanced drinks at a local pub.

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Drink options

  • All or Nothing Brewhouse 
  • Atria Bar & Grill
  • Chronicle Brewing Taphouse
  • Fionn MacCool's
  • Hardy John's Bar & Grill
  • King's Crown Bar and Grill
  • Madrocks Bar and Grill
  • MEXITACO
  • Portly Piper Pub
  • Riley's Pub
  • Simcoe Restobar and Lounge
  • Stag's Head
  • The Crooked Uncle
  • The Toad Stool Social House
  • Waltzing Weasel 
  • Wendel Clark's Classic Bar and Grill
  • Whisky John's Oshawa

Coffee Date

Grab a warm cup of freshly brewed coffee and snacks at a local cafe.

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Hot beverage options

  • Aves Coffee Co.
  • Belle Vie Cafe & Bakery
  • BOND|ST Cafe 
  • Brew Wizards Board Game Cafe
  • Cork and Bean
  • Isabella's Chocolate Cafe
  • Symposium Cafe Restaurant & Lounge
  • Uncle Fluffy Japanese Cheesecake

Brunch Date

Start your day with the most important meal at one of Oshawa's breakfast spots.

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Brunch options

  • Berry Hill Food Co.
  • Coco Frutti
  • Eggsmart
  • King's Breakfast Place
  • Sherry's Diner
  • Sunset Grill
  • Teddy's Restaurant and Deli
  • The White Apron

Personal Care Services

Treat yourself or a loved one to a relaxing day at one of our fine establishments.

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Personal Care Options

  • Art & Technique 
  • Beauty Beyond Skin Deep
  • Fabrik Hair Studio
  • Florida Fades
  • Just Us Boutique Salon & Spa
  • Johnny Cuts Barbershop
  • LA Nails & Spa
  • Pedi N Nails
  • S&G Hair Studio
  • Starting Point Massage & Esthetics
  • The Beauty Room
  • The Rooted Barber Experience

Downtown Oshawa - Accessible Options

The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe community with accessible facilities, programs and services for everyone to enjoy.

The City works hard to follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 (A.O.D.A.) and the required provincial requirements in the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation.

The following downtown businesses have identified features of their premises that help our community discover accessible options for shopping and dining in Downtown Oshawa. Should you wish to feature your downtown business on this list by sharing the accessibility features of your business, please take the Downtown Oshawa Accessibility Survey. We’re looking forward to highlighting the accessibility features of your business.  

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Tribute Communities Centre

Tribute Communities Centre Accessibility webpage

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Washroom
  • Braille
  • Customer Service
  • Elevator
  • Handrails
  • Large Print
  • Adequate Lighting
  • Lowered Counters
  • Ramp
  • Service Animal Friendly

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery

Robert McLaughlin Gallery Accessibility webpage

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Washroom
  • Automatic Door
  • Customer Service
  • Elevator
  • Handrails
  • Large Print
  • Adequate Lighting
  • Quiet
  • Ramp
  • Scent-Free
  • Service Animal Friendly
  • Spacious

Starting Point Massage & Esthetics

Starting Point Massage & Esthetics Website

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Washroom
  • Automatic Door
  • Customer Service
  • Elevator
  • Handrails
  • Adequate Lighting
  • Quiet
  • Service Animal Friendly
  • Spacious

 

 

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