Recharge Cafe

What Recharge Cafe does

Recharge Cafe is a privately-held, founder-owned plant-based prepared-meals business headquartered at 2054 Broad St. (2nd floor) in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Founded in 2014 initially as a vegan granola-bar maker, the company transitioned to scratch-made, gluten-free, soy-free vegan meals and has operated a downtown Regina storefront for roughly five years. The product portfolio spans individual prepared meals (curries, soups, dals, chilies, salads), dips and spreads, snacks such as energy balls, specialty condiments and dressings, plus rotating coffee beans from partner roaster 33 1/3 Coffee Roasters. Distribution is direct-to-consumer through a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront with local pickup and delivery, supplemented by physical retail, in-home catering, cooking classes, and gift certificates. The company employs 13 people and serves health-conscious individuals, families, office workers, home cooks, and community members seeking locally-sourced organic food in the Regina trade area.

The business model is predominantly unit-pricing on individual items ($5.00 to $20.00 CAD, pay-as-you-go), supplemented by weekly Chef's Choice baskets, customizable Build-a-Basket orders, gift certificates, cooking-class fees, and event catering. Customer acquisition relies on organic social (Facebook, Instagram), an email newsletter, community partnerships, and Regina Farmers' Market presence. The core supply chain is built on 20+ local Regina farms and producers (organic farms, permaculture designers, orchards, and community organizations) that supply sustainably-sourced ingredients. No external funding, no parent company, no technology platform beyond Shopify, and no AI capabilities are disclosed. The legal entity is a private Saskatchewan-based company with no public listing, no disclosed revenue, and no management team information available in the source material.

Name

Recharge Cafe

Legal name

Recharge Cafe

Website

https://rechargecafe.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Recharge Cafe is a privately-held, founder-owned plant-based prepared-meals business in Regina, Saskatchewan, selling scratch-made, gluten-free, soy-free vegan meals, baskets, cooking classes, and catering via a Shopify storefront and single downtown location.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Plant-Based Food Service

NAICS

Limited-Service Restaurants (722513)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYCRAHAJAI

Local Chef/Restaurant Meal Boxes & Marketplace Prepared Meals

Consumer Products & Retail/Grocery & Food Retail/Meal Kits & Prepared Meals Retail

Keywords

• Plant-based meal delivery
• Prepared vegan meals
• Gluten-free food service
• Local meal prep
• In-home catering

Headquarters

HQ city

Regina

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Prepared Meals and Food Products: Individual prepared vegan meals, soups, salads, dips, snacks, and specialty food items sold per unit. Includes weekly baskets and Chef's Choice baskets. One-time purchase transactions through Shopify e-commerce.
2. Gift Certificates and Store Credit: Sale of gift certificates and store credit for future purchases.
3. Cooking Classes: Educational cooking classes offered as additional service revenue.
4. Catering Services: In-home and event catering services for prepared plant-based meals.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Recharge Cafe produces and sells scratch-made, gluten-free, soy-free, plant-based prepared meals (soups, salads, curries, chilies, dals, dips, snacks, and condiments) directly to consumers in Regina, Saskatchewan via a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront offering pickup and local delivery. The company also offers weekly meal baskets, gift certificates, in-home and event catering, and cooking classes as ancillary services.

Product overview

Recharge Cafe is a plant-based meal delivery service operating in downtown Regina, Saskatchewan. The company offers a portfolio of scratch-made, gluten-free, and soy-free prepared meals organized around several core offerings: individual prepared meals (soups, salads, curries, chilies, and dals), dips and spreads, snacks (energy balls), and specialty condiments. The main products include Spicy Yam Lentil Curry, Squash Lentil Soup, Squash Peanut Curry, Smoky Chickpea & Eggplant Dip, Red Lentil Dal, Quinoa Power Salad, Tomato Cauliflower Chickpea Soup, Vegan 'Cheeze' Dip, Energy Balls, and Oyster Mushroom & Hazelnut Duxelles. Additionally, the company offers weekly meal baskets (Chef's Choice Basket) for home or office meal planning, gift certificates for baskets, cooking classes, and catering services. The company positions itself as helping customers eat better with whole food, nutrient-dense plant-based takeaway meals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spicy Yam Lentil Curry A spicy yam and squash curry with vegetables and lentils, sold in 8 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz, and 32 oz sizes for individual consumption.
• Squash Lentil Soup A satisfying and creamy squash lentil soup with back notes of curry spices and coconut milk.
• Squash Peanut Curry A curry featuring squash and peanut flavors, sold as a prepared plant-based meal.
• Smoky Chickpea & Eggplant Dip A dip combining hummus and baba ganoush elements, also known as Chana Ghanouj.
• Red Lentil Dal A warm and spicy red lentil dish inspired by Indian cuisine, served as a prepared plant-based meal.
• Quinoa Salad Feature A dense nutrition quinoa power salad with house-made apple ginger dressing, aioli, chana, broccoli, cucumber, carrot, peppers, dried apricots, and scallion, available in 16 oz.
• Quinoa Power Salad A classic quinoa power salad with house-made apple ginger dressing and zesty aioli, containing chana, broccoli, cucumber, carrot, peppers, dried apricots, and scallion, available in 8 oz.
• Tomato Cauliflower Chickpea Soup A Mediterranean-style soup rich with vegetables and chickpeas, using locally greenhouse-grown tomatoes from Floating Gardens.
• Yam Tomato Vegetable Curry Soup A light and bright yam tomato vegetable curry soup served with chickpeas and Basmati rice, featuring mild-medium heat and warming spices.
• Tomato Vegetable Chickpea Soup A rich tomato soup base with fresh vegetables and seasoned chickpeas.
• Vegan 'Cheeze' Dip A cashew-based vegan cheese dip made with a secret recipe, suitable for dipping fries, nachos, and breadsticks.
• Vinaigrette or Dressing A from-scratch dressing made with sunflower oil, vinegar, fresh herbs, and seasonings, often containing micro greens, sprouts, and shoots, available in 12 oz mason jar or squeeze bottle.
• Pinto Bean & Vegetable Chili A classic chili with a rich tomato sauce, fresh vegetables, and spices, served over brown rice.
• 33 1/3 Coffee Roasters Beans A rotating selection of freshly roasted beans from Regina's 33 1/3 Coffee Roasters, featuring craft producers, family-run farms, and fair trade co-ops, available in 12 oz and 16 oz.
• Aromatic Lemon & Rosemary Bean Dip A dip made with navy beans, lemon, rosemary, spices, and garlic.
• Energy Balls Energy balls made with peanut butter, dates, coconut, seeds, and spice, available in packs of 6 or 12.
• Oyster Mushroom & Hazelnut Duxelles A duxelles made with local oyster mushrooms from Stellar Gourmet, with pistou, hazelnuts, and secret ingredients, suitable for spreading on crostini, seed crackers, bread, or as a condiment.
• Gift Certificates Gift certificates or store credit redeemable toward Weekly Baskets, Cooking Classes, Pop-Up Events, and In-Home Catering purchases.
• Weekly Basket / Chef's Choice Basket Chef-curated weekly meal baskets featuring a selection of cold and hot plant-based dishes including soups, salads, stews, sides, snacks, packed lunches, prepped dinners, and culinary building blocks.
• In-Home and Event Catering

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 33 1/3 Coffee RoasterscoreOthersCoffee supplier providing beans for resale. 33 1/3 Coffee Roasters Beans sold at $20.00 CAD in-store.
• Art Gallery of ReginaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner for local art and cultural events.
• Canada Learning CodeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partner supporting coding education initiatives.
• Edible Landscapes Permaculture Design & ConsultingcoreOthersLocal permaculture design firm providing organic, sustainably grown produce for prepared meals.
• Heliotrope Organic FarmcoreOthersOrganic farm supplying fresh produce for the cafe's scratch-made meals.
• Floating GardenscoreOthersLocal produce supplier contributing to the cafe's ingredient sourcing.
• Frontier GardenscoreOthersLocal produce supplier for the cafe's prepared meals.
• Lincoln GardenscoreOthersLocal produce supplier contributing to the scratch-made menu.
• Over the Hill Orchards & WinerycoreOthersLocal orchard supplying fruit and potentially specialty ingredients.
• Peregrine FarmcoreOthersLocal farm supplying fresh produce for the cafe.
• Rocky Acres OrchardcoreOthersLocal orchard supplier for specialty produce.
• Spring Creek GardencoreOthersLocal produce supplier contributing to the cafe's ingredient sourcing.
• Waldeck Produce CompanycoreOthersEstablished produce supplier for the cafe's meal preparation.
• Malty National Brewing Corp.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal brewing partner for community events and collaborations.
• Pure Living YogaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYoga studio partner for wellness-focused community events.
• Yoga HavenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYoga studio partner for wellness-focused community collaborations.
• Regina Farmers' MarketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity market partner for local food distribution and awareness.
• Regina Public Interest Research GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity research group partner for public interest initiatives.
• Serendipity Gluten Free Catering & Bake ShopminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialty catering partner with shared focus on gluten-free offerings. Potential referral and collaboration relationship.
• The Junction Creative StudiominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCreative agency providing design and creative services for the cafe.
• Wrap MediaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMedia services partner for content and marketing materials.
• Lift Move FuelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFitness-focused partner for health and wellness community engagement.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Goodfood: Largest Canadian meal-kit subscription company, also offering prepared meals and grocery items. Comparable in Canadian DTC meal delivery and increasingly in prepared meals, with far greater scale and reach.
• Purple Carrot: Plant-based meal kit and prepared meal delivery service. Comparable in plant-based DTC meal offering, though its core product is cook-at-home meal kits rather than ready-to-eat meals.
• HelloFresh Canada: Canadian arm of global meal-kit leader. Competes on the same D2C meal solution category though focused on cook-at-home kits rather than fully prepared meals.
• Daily Harvest: US-based plant-based DTC food company offering prepared smoothies, meals, and snacks via subscription. Comparable in plant-based D2C positioning and prepared-meal SKU concept, but much larger scale and national reach.
• Thrive Market: Online membership-based retailer of organic and natural foods with prepared meal offerings. Comparable in the health-conscious, organic/plant-based D2C channel, though at materially larger scale and broader assortment.

Direct peers

• Fresh City Farms: Toronto-based plant-based prepared meal maker and local farm network operator. Directly comparable in offering plant-based meals via a D2C and pickup/delivery model with similar local-sourcing narrative.
• Veestro: Plant-based prepared meal delivery service shipping nationwide in North America. Comparable in product format (prepared plant-based meals) and direct-to-consumer model, though at greater scale and broader geography.
• Splendid Spoon: Plant-based prepared meal delivery service offering ready-to-eat soups, bowls, and snacks. Directly comparable SKU mix and D2C subscription model to Recharge Cafe's prepared meals and baskets.
• Sakara Life: Plant-based prepared meal delivery service with a strong wellness positioning. Comparable in plant-based, prepared-meal, wellness-positioned D2C offering, though at a premium end of the market.

Regional players

• Chef's Plate: Canadian meal-kit subscription service (owned by HelloFresh). Comparable in Canadian regional DTC meal delivery positioning, though focuses on cook-at-home kits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/rechargecafe.ca
• Instagraminstagram.com/rechargecafe
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/recharge-cafe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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