Welcome to Red Brick!
LOCATED IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN GUELPH, THE RED BRICK CAFE OFFERS SPECIALTY COFFEE, DELICIOUS FOOD, CRAFT BEER AND A WARM ATMOSPHERE
In 2004, Bella Krieger discovered a derelict heritage building tucked away on a small side street, a little off the beaten path of downtown Guelph. She envisioned there the Red Brick Café – a place of warmth and charm that would draw in a diverse variety of people, a place where local art could hang on the walls and local musicians would shape the atmosphere with rich acoustic sounds. Bella was envisioning a place to host community events, a meeting place, a quiet work space, and a place to be inspired.
In 2006, the Red Brick Café opened its doors to the public, and Bella’s vision began to take form. Over more than a decade, the café continued to grow and change, becoming a Guelph landmark. Under Bella’s egalitarian leadership, the café has been a home to hundreds of regular customers and young workers, and a place where people could grow and change along with the café.
Thousands of customers have passed through the café’s doors, and over 100 local artists have been featured on the café’s walls. The café’s modest stage has lit up the whole building with the sound of local musicians, and the café has been home to countless community events. The Cafe has always done its part to support the Guelph community at large, regularly sponsoring events like Kazoo Fest, the Comedy Festival, Jazz Fest, Film Fest, and the Guelph Music Festival.
So please, join us at the café and see it for yourself. It’s customers like you that will help shape the story of the Red Brick Café in the years to come!
Photo by Meris Kieller
Our Team
Bella S. Kreiger
Owner
owner@redbrickcafe.ca
My name is Bella, I’m the founder and owner of Red Brick! I have two favourite parts of my job: the awesome privilege of hiring people that become part of our Red Brick family, and knowing I've made someone's day just a bit better with a warm interaction or a delicious cappuccino. I have recently gone back to school part time to obtain my master’s degree in psychotherapy. When I’m not at the cafe or working away on school work, I’m either practicing yoga or dancing! If you see me at the café, say hello!
Alanna Dakin
General Manager
manager@redbrickcafe.ca
My name is Alanna. I’m a seasoned veteran at Red Brick and have been working here since 2012, bringing over a decade of experience. My favourite part of working here as the Café Manager is leading the talented and friendly team that make up our Red Brick family... and drinking far too much espresso! When I’m not at the Red Brick, you can find me reading a book with my cat, or wandering the shops downtown. Contact me for general cafe inquiries and supplier communications.
Chantelle Fortuna
Events Manager/Assistant Manager
events@redbrickcafe.ca
My name is Chantelle. I have been a part of Red Brick since 2022 as the assistant manager. I handle all things events, and social media. My favourite part of my position here at the cafe is working with our incredible community to help book and promote their events. Whether it’s a show, a book launch, or a birthday party, I am passionate about them all. When I’m not at the café I love to bake and explore our beautiful province.
Isabel Tina - Kitchen Supervisor
kitchen@redbrickcafe.ca
My name is Izzy. I’ve been a part of Red Brick since 2013 as a co-op student and worked my way up as a Kitchen Supervisor. My favourite part of working here as Kitchen Supervisor is creating the many house made treats the café offers and seeing customers happy faces when they get to try one. On my days off I love to bake and experimenting on different cake designs, or go explore hiking trails. Contact me for any kitchen related inquiries!
Liam Reynolds - Gallery Curator
Hello! I'm Liam Reynolds, and here at Red Brick I wear two hats. A friendly face behind the counter, crafting you exquisite cappuccinos. As well as the crucial role as art curator assistant helping to curating our wonderful art exhibitions, where we showcase talented local artists. However, when the cafe lights dim and the espresso machine takes a break, my fire for art comes to life through my passion for painting. My artwork adorns the cafe's walls (as sticky notes) and you might have even noticed the mural I painted on our back patio. What truly inspires me are the people around me, our incredible community. I'm here to make your Red Brick experience unforgettable. Come say hello!
Information
Where to Find Us
Phone
(519) 836-1126
Location
8 Douglas Street,
Guelph, ON N1H 2S9
Hours
Open 7 days a week!
Monday - Saturday - 8am - 5pm
Sunday/Holidays - 9am - 4pm
General Inquiries
** PLEASE NOTE ** Any questions/booking information for events can be found on our EVENTS page, or else please direct any questions to events@redbrickcafe.ca
Gallery
The Red Brick Café on Douglas opened in October 2006. Since then, we’ve hosted over 100 art shows. With over 500 customers per day, exposure is high and many art enthusiasts come regularly. Red Brick has developed a reputation for showcasing high quality art and competition for shows is robust. The café was designed specifically as a gallery and the space is ideal for exhibitions.
Testimonials
“Showing my prints at Red Brick proved to be more lucrative than most gallery shows. The beautiful and extremely comfortable aesthetic allowed the many patrons of the cafe to really picture my art hanging in their own homes.” – Michelle Purchase
“I had my work at the Redbrick last spring and it was a pleasure to work with Bella and to get some great Guelph exposure in her hopping cafe. The unique architecture shows paintings of all kinds very well, with the high ceilings, wood and niches complimenting a variety of work.” – Laurie Skantzos
“For sheer foot traffic of art lovers but not necessarily the usual gallery-goers, a staff and owner who put the artist at the centre, and a beautiful venue in the downtown, the Red Brick can’t be beat. Not just in Guelph but in the entire surrounding area. I showed at the Red Brick two years ago and I’m still getting people around my studio who saw me there first. My experience was amazing all around.” – Ivano Stocco
Want to display your artwork with us?
Read our Gallery Info and Contract Sheet
View our Gallery Map
Contact us at gallery@redbrickcafe.ca
Red Brick Events
Live music, private events, birthday parties - whatever you need, we’ve got you covered! Follow the link below to look over our Event Guide to see all that our wonderful space can offer you!
