Port Moody's Hard Bean Brunch Co. now has a Spike award to display alongside its plaque for having the best restrooms in Canada.
The restaurant, that opened at the corner of Moody and Clarke streets in April 2022, is the recipient of one of the city's annual business awards as its best new business. The half-dozen honours were handed out during a ceremony at Inlet Theatre on Thursday, Nov. 30.
Port Moody Mayor Meghan Lahti said the awards are a celebrations of the "commitment to excellence, innovation and inclusivity" of the city's business community.
"We are lucky in Port Moody to have businesses — not just today’s winners but many more — that provide more than just goods and services," she said in a news release.
"They create jobs, give back to the community and help make Port Moody a vibrant and liveable place where everyone is welcome."
Hard Bean was started by a team of food service professional looking to extend the family brunch experience through the day that could then transform to a more adult vibe with a wide array of cocktails for the evening hours.
Much of the restaurant's development and construction took place during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to several delays and supply chain challenges.
In August, Hard Bean's restrooms were recognized as the best in Canada in an annual online competition sponsored by commercial cleaning supplies and services company, Cintas Canada Ltd.
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The restaurant recently opened its second location in Langley and another is planned for Vancouver.
Other Spike award winners are:
- GRIT café and gallery for arts in business
- CityState Consulting for environmental leadership
- Gabi and Jules Handmade Pies for inclusive excellence
- Tru Earth Environmental Products for business of the year
- Brittany Lichty, of Moody Brows, and Deep Sidhu, of Brow Mastrz Beauty, for young entrepreneur
Winners are chosen by members of the Port Moody's economic development committee based on nominations submitted by the community.
