Shop Local

While Startup Vernon focuses on tech businesses, we’re also big fans of shopping at local businesses in downtown Vernon. Here are some of our favourites:

Coffee

Ratio Coffee – perfectly prepared coffee & pastry. Located in the old train station.

Services

Color Logic Painting – do you need interior and exterior painting for your home or business? Give Dave a call!

Retail

The Gentlemens Shop & Shave Parlour – if you’re looking for a great haircut, shave, or beard care, you need to check out these barbers. Brett and Andrew are really passionate about men’s hair! Location: 2902 31 Ave, Vernon, BC

Okanagan Skate Co – Skateboards, apparel, and shoes. Location: 3304B-30TH Ave, Vernon, BC

Food

Station BBQ – after spending over 10 years working his way across the American South, proprietor Eric Weiss knows how to BBQ. Location:  3131 29th Street, Vernon, BC

Rogue Tomato Rolling Bistro – this is a bad-ass food truck with delicious (and affordable) mediterranean fare. They’re usually located in Cenotaph Park (by the Greyhound downtown).

Eatology – you want comfort food? If you like chicken and waffles, porchetta, or all-day breakfast, this is your restaurant. Location: 3100 30 Street, Vernon, BC 

The Naked Pig – great atmosphere, awesome microbrews on tap. Location: 2933 30th Ave, Vernon BC