Sarah (& Sean)’s guidebook
Grocery
Euro grocer, specializing in import staples, meats and cheeses. A 10 minute walk, right in the International Village.
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Denninger's Foods of the World - Hamilton Downtown
284 King St EEuro grocer, specializing in import staples, meats and cheeses. A 10 minute walk, right in the International Village.
Dundurn/ Strathcona/ Ottawa Markets —not actual farmers markets but more like small local Whole Foods, each situated in a different Hamilton neighbourhood. They carry a selection of local, organic produce, local meats, grocery and gorgeous market bouquets of flowers.
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Dundurn Market- Local Grocery & Home Delivery
346 Dundurn St SDundurn/ Strathcona/ Ottawa Markets —not actual farmers markets but more like small local Whole Foods, each situated in a different Hamilton neighbourhood. They carry a selection of local, organic produce, local meats, grocery and gorgeous market bouquets of flowers.
Barton Lettuce
337 Barton Street EastClassic fruit and veg grocer. 10 Minute walk north to Barton.
Cafe's
One of our favourite spots when exploring downtown.
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Redchurch Cafe + Gallery
68 King St EOne of our favourite spots when exploring downtown.
SYNONYM
328 James St NA café-resto-bar-bookshop on James St N.
Ola's is a low key Portuguese bakery - the custard tarts are a MUST try.
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Ola Bakery & Pastry
230 James St NOla's is a low key Portuguese bakery - the custard tarts are a MUST try.
From scratch donuts, coffee, and milkshakes. The apple fritters are delicious. A great stop when exploring Locke St.
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Donut Monster
246 Locke St SFrom scratch donuts, coffee, and milkshakes. The apple fritters are delicious. A great stop when exploring Locke St.
Grandad's Donuts
574 James St NAnother great donut place worth a visit!
One For All Coffee + Desserts
241 King Street EastParisian-inspired décor, wonderful Asian pastries, and great coffee.
Bar's
The Capitol is a local fave for craft beer, and great cocktails. Plus they do a Roast Beef Dinner every Sunday with all the trimmings. Very chill and great service.
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The Capitol Bar
973 King St EThe Capitol is a local fave for craft beer, and great cocktails. Plus they do a Roast Beef Dinner every Sunday with all the trimmings. Very chill and great service.
MERIT Brewing is a local brewery with a great bar that's always bustling. Great for big and small groups. They have a simple but tasty menu.
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MERIT Brewing Co.
107 James St NMERIT Brewing is a local brewery with a great bar that's always bustling. Great for big and small groups. They have a simple but tasty menu.
Breakfast
Everything is delicious here - try the avocado toast (it's next level), their drive-thru sandwich is also amazing.
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Saint James
170 James St NEverything is delicious here - try the avocado toast (it's next level), their drive-thru sandwich is also amazing.
This eatery offers very affordable fresh, homemade meals and baked goods . You can also pay it forward and buy buttons which others can use as payment.
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541 Eatery & Exchange
541 Barton St EThis eatery offers very affordable fresh, homemade meals and baked goods . You can also pay it forward and buy buttons which others can use as payment.
The waffles at this cafe are wonderful, I particularly love "the 'merican", but they're all yummy. A great stop if you're exploring Ottawa St.
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The Cannon
180 Ottawa St NThe waffles at this cafe are wonderful, I particularly love "the 'merican", but they're all yummy. A great stop if you're exploring Ottawa St.
Neighbourhoods
Check out this stretch of restaurants at King William and James St N. There are so many excellent options and just about a 15 min walk from the loft so you can avoid the busy parking lots!
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King William Street
King William StreetCheck out this stretch of restaurants at King William and James St N. There are so many excellent options and just about a 15 min walk from the loft so you can avoid the busy parking lots!
Enjoy shopping in the quaint and eclectic shops located in this historic neighbourhood. Weary from shopping? Take a break and have a bite to eat in one of the many restaurants and eateries.
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Locke Street South
Locke Street SouthEnjoy shopping in the quaint and eclectic shops located in this historic neighbourhood. Weary from shopping? Take a break and have a bite to eat in one of the many restaurants and eateries.
This street is buzzing with a vibrant art scene, unique shops, cafés, and inventive farm-to-table restaurants! Don't forget to check out Art Crawl on the second Friday evening of every month.
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James Street North
James Street NorthThis street is buzzing with a vibrant art scene, unique shops, cafés, and inventive farm-to-table restaurants! Don't forget to check out Art Crawl on the second Friday evening of every month.
Ottawa Street is a vibrant and eclectic retail spot in Hamilton’s East end. Originally known for it's variety of fabric and home-decorating businesses, it has also recently seen an influx of antique stores, more eclectic retail offerings and eateries. It's a great place to spend the afternoon exploring.
Ottawa Street North
Ottawa Street NorthOttawa Street is a vibrant and eclectic retail spot in Hamilton’s East end. Originally known for it's variety of fabric and home-decorating businesses, it has also recently seen an influx of antique stores, more eclectic retail offerings and eateries. It's a great place to spend the afternoon exploring.
Restaurants
This restaurant is great for lunch or dinner. With a thoughtful and delicious menu, and great excellent service, it won't disappoint.
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Berkeley North
31 King William StThis restaurant is great for lunch or dinner. With a thoughtful and delicious menu, and great excellent service, it won't disappoint.
This New York style pizza is so good and definitely a new favourite in Hamilton. They have a very causal diner where you can eat-in but many people do take out too.
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Shorty's Pizza
1099 Cannon St EThis New York style pizza is so good and definitely a new favourite in Hamilton. They have a very causal diner where you can eat-in but many people do take out too.
This restaurant is another place that is great for lunch or dinner and brunch too on the weekend. In a beautiful restored century building on King William, the food, staff and atmosphere are great - it's definitely the perfect spot for a special occasion.
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The French
37 King William StThis restaurant is another place that is great for lunch or dinner and brunch too on the weekend. In a beautiful restored century building on King William, the food, staff and atmosphere are great - it's definitely the perfect spot for a special occasion.
Looking for a burger that is a great price and delicious - this is it. Very casual, eat-in at the bar or take out.
Delirious Burger Co.
232 Locke St SLooking for a burger that is a great price and delicious - this is it. Very casual, eat-in at the bar or take out.