Guidebook for Hamilton
Food Scene
Trendy Dutch-themed spot with great selection of baked good, lighter lunch/brunch fare and coffee and teas. Vegan-friendly. http://www.cafeoranje.ca/
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Café Oranje
312 King St ETrendy Dutch-themed spot with great selection of baked good, lighter lunch/brunch fare and coffee and teas. Vegan-friendly. http://www.cafeoranje.ca/
Lots of tables, great location and large outdoor patio. Good food and service too! Vegan friendly
http://www.mulberrycoffeehouse.com/
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Mulberry Street Coffeehouse
193 James St NLots of tables, great location and large outdoor patio. Good food and service too! Vegan friendly
http://www.mulberrycoffeehouse.com/
Vegan smoothie bar with amazing nutrient-rich food bowls and weekend brunch options. Their mac & cheese and the Superhero bowl are our favourites! http://greenbarhamilton.com/
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Green Bar
236 James Street NorthVegan smoothie bar with amazing nutrient-rich food bowls and weekend brunch options. Their mac & cheese and the Superhero bowl are our favourites! http://greenbarhamilton.com/
Tapas-style plates inspired by the West Coast of Canada. Good spot for a fancy dinner out. http://www.berkeleynorth.ca/
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Berkeley North
31 King William StTapas-style plates inspired by the West Coast of Canada. Good spot for a fancy dinner out. http://www.berkeleynorth.ca/
The absolute BEST sushi we have ever had, anywhere in the world. If you love sushi (and have access to a vehicle), it is SO worth the trek to Dundas, ON.
Matsuri Sushi
36 King St EThe absolute BEST sushi we have ever had, anywhere in the world. If you love sushi (and have access to a vehicle), it is SO worth the trek to Dundas, ON.
Great upscale bistro/lounge with lots of delicious food options. http://radius.ca/
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Radius
18 James St SGreat upscale bistro/lounge with lots of delicious food options. http://radius.ca/
Tacos & tequila says it all! http://www.mezcaltnt.com/
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Mezcal Tacos & Tequila
150 James St STacos & tequila says it all! http://www.mezcaltnt.com/
Locally-sourced food, good coffee and great vibe http://www.saint-james.ca/
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Saint James
170 James St NLocally-sourced food, good coffee and great vibe http://www.saint-james.ca/
Seasonal and local menu make this a great spot to have lunch or dinner if you're on Locke Street http://www.breadbar.ca/home
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Earth to Table: Bread Bar Locke
258 Locke Street SouthSeasonal and local menu make this a great spot to have lunch or dinner if you're on Locke Street http://www.breadbar.ca/home
Our local coffee shop! Serves delicious Detour Coffee, Nitro cold brew, kombucha and teas. Delicious pastries and locally-made donuts are also in store.
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Emerald Coffee Co.
340 Barton St EOur local coffee shop! Serves delicious Detour Coffee, Nitro cold brew, kombucha and teas. Delicious pastries and locally-made donuts are also in store.
Planted in Hamilton
211 John St S100% plant-based comfort food.
Motel Restaurant
359 Barton St ETrendy brunch spot.
hello baked
342 Barton St EUpscale sugar cookies, bulk candy and home decor items. Very instagram-worthy!
A more upscale dining experience. Great menu options for all tastes and preferences. Reservation recommended.
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The Diplomat
43 King William StA more upscale dining experience. Great menu options for all tastes and preferences. Reservation recommended.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nestled among several other bars and gastro-pubs this one has plenty of options on tap (including some local craft brews) and a nice patio at the back.
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The Ship
23 Augusta StNestled among several other bars and gastro-pubs this one has plenty of options on tap (including some local craft brews) and a nice patio at the back.
Cozy "hole-in-the-wall" spot with lots of drink options and board games to borrow.
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The Brain
199 James St NCozy "hole-in-the-wall" spot with lots of drink options and board games to borrow.
A small bar with great live music and comedy nights. The talent is fantastic and their menu is also amazing!
Zyla's
299 James St NA small bar with great live music and comedy nights. The talent is fantastic and their menu is also amazing!
Parks & Nature
Easy waterfront walk that connects to other longer trails like Princess Point. If you're hungry, check out Hutch's Fish & Chips for a classic divey F&C experience or make your way to William's cafe next to the outdoor roller rink https://williamsfreshcafe.com/location-source/hamilton-discovery-dr/.
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Parco Bayfront
200 Harbour Front DrEasy waterfront walk that connects to other longer trails like Princess Point. If you're hungry, check out Hutch's Fish & Chips for a classic divey F&C experience or make your way to William's cafe next to the outdoor roller rink https://williamsfreshcafe.com/location-source/hamilton-discovery-dr/.
Large, beautifully manicured park with playgrounds, a tropical greenhouse and a Children's museum.
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Parco Gage
1000 Main St ELarge, beautifully manicured park with playgrounds, a tropical greenhouse and a Children's museum.
Access from the base of Dundurn St South for a lovely, easy trail walk. Option to walk up the Hamilton "mountain" staircase to see a great view of the city http://hamiltonwaterfalls.geotrail.ca/activities/1234
The Chedoke Radial Trail
The Chedoke Radial TrailAccess from the base of Dundurn St South for a lovely, easy trail walk. Option to walk up the Hamilton "mountain" staircase to see a great view of the city http://hamiltonwaterfalls.geotrail.ca/activities/1234
Scenic waterfall that you can walk down and through if you're brave (be safe though!)
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Albion Falls
Scenic waterfall that you can walk down and through if you're brave (be safe though!)
Arts & Culture
Indoor Farmer's Market open year-round! Lots of fresh produce and other specialty items. Eat at Poke Bar or nibble on treats from Cake & Loaf Bakery (both in the lower level).
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Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York BlvdIndoor Farmer's Market open year-round! Lots of fresh produce and other specialty items. Eat at Poke Bar or nibble on treats from Cake & Loaf Bakery (both in the lower level).
Sightseeing
Full of independent boutique clothing stores, crafty "souvenir"/locally-made items, cafes and restaurants. You'll find everything you need and more here! Every second Friday of the month is "Art-Crawl", where most shops stay open late and feature local artists. You'll also find artists out along the route selling their own goods.
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James Street North
James Street NorthFull of independent boutique clothing stores, crafty "souvenir"/locally-made items, cafes and restaurants. You'll find everything you need and more here! Every second Friday of the month is "Art-Crawl", where most shops stay open late and feature local artists. You'll also find artists out along the route selling their own goods.
Known for its many fabric and antiques stores, this street is experience a real emergence as a daytime hot-spot. Lots of new trendy restaurants are popping up between Cannon and Barton Street.
Ottawa Street North
Ottawa Street NorthKnown for its many fabric and antiques stores, this street is experience a real emergence as a daytime hot-spot. Lots of new trendy restaurants are popping up between Cannon and Barton Street.
International Village is a hodge-podge of vintage stores, cafes and the gateway to Downtown Hamilton.
International Village Antiques & Collectibles
320 King Street EastInternational Village is a hodge-podge of vintage stores, cafes and the gateway to Downtown Hamilton.
Quaint little "high street" with specialty food stores, cafes (we love Democracy), bakeries and boutiques. Brux House Craft Beer & Kitchen has one of the best beer selections in the city.
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Locke Street South
Locke Street SouthQuaint little "high street" with specialty food stores, cafes (we love Democracy), bakeries and boutiques. Brux House Craft Beer & Kitchen has one of the best beer selections in the city.
Shopping
Gift shop featuring 30+ local vendors. Clothing, decor, jewelry, novelty, art, you name it!
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Studio 205
205 King St EGift shop featuring 30+ local vendors. Clothing, decor, jewelry, novelty, art, you name it!
Essentials
Giorgio's No Frills
1124 Main St ELarge, affordable grocery store
Delicatessen grocery store known for its meat, cheese and bakery selections. Also has a hot counter for take out or eat-in meals.
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Denninger's Foods of the World - Hamilton Downtown
284 King St EDelicatessen grocery store known for its meat, cheese and bakery selections. Also has a hot counter for take out or eat-in meals.
Pharmacy and convenience store with over-the-counter medicine, beauty and personal products, a post-office and basic grocery goods.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
232 Cannon St EPharmacy and convenience store with over-the-counter medicine, beauty and personal products, a post-office and basic grocery goods.