Guidebook for Hamilton
Food Scene
Here are some of my fave places, all within walking distance
Amazing Americano! Such a bright and well lit place to read or work. Lovely staff!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Ark + Anchor Espresso Bar
300 King St WAmazing Americano! Such a bright and well lit place to read or work. Lovely staff!
Mezcal Tacos & Tequila
150 James St STaco heaven.
Inexpensive, huge portions and beautiful fresh Lebanese food. Don't skip on the baklava. It's a crime to do so :)
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Luna Downtown
306 King Street WestInexpensive, huge portions and beautiful fresh Lebanese food. Don't skip on the baklava. It's a crime to do so :)
The pizza is so delicious, great atmosphere
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Born & Raised
224 James St NThe pizza is so delicious, great atmosphere
Bar Sazerac
278 James St NMy fave place for a proper cocktail.
LOCAL BEER + SAUSAGE. Enough said! Atmosphere is also a 10.
38 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MERIT Brewing Co.
107 James St NLOCAL BEER + SAUSAGE. Enough said! Atmosphere is also a 10.
Lovely drinks, local craft beer, amazing patio.
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brux House Craft Beer & Kitchen
137 Locke St SLovely drinks, local craft beer, amazing patio.
Best vegan eats in the city, amazing vegan desserts! Staff are wonderful humans, very inclusive space.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Planted in Hamilton
211 John St SBest vegan eats in the city, amazing vegan desserts! Staff are wonderful humans, very inclusive space.
Vida La Pita
217 King St WSuper cheap, delicious pitas, served up super fast! Open very late.
Shaolin Underground
229 James St NLive DJs, sexy vibes, cocktail, sometimes even free pizza!
Just really lovely food, amazing vegan options
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Berkeley North
31 King William StJust really lovely food, amazing vegan options
Everything Else
Great place for families, often yoga in the park on weekends in the summer.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Victoria Park
65 Market StGreat place for families, often yoga in the park on weekends in the summer.
Within walking distance and such a great vibe
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York BlvdWithin walking distance and such a great vibe
Restaurants, creative things, vintage, art, coffee.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
James Street North
James Street NorthRestaurants, creative things, vintage, art, coffee.
Shops, food, coffee, ten minute walk. Cozy and quaint street.
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Locke Street South
Locke Street SouthShops, food, coffee, ten minute walk. Cozy and quaint street.
LCBO
233 Dundurn St STen minute walk
Best bakery in the city for authentic treats! Definitely get a coffee on Locke Street though!
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cake & Loaf Bakery
321 Dundurn St SBest bakery in the city for authentic treats! Definitely get a coffee on Locke Street though!
A solid 2.5 km walk/run at a gradual incline until you reach the stairs. Do the stairs a few times to get a workout and then hit Cake and Loaf on the way back!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dundurn Stairs
Dundurn StairsA solid 2.5 km walk/run at a gradual incline until you reach the stairs. Do the stairs a few times to get a workout and then hit Cake and Loaf on the way back!
Coffee and yum food, walking distance
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mulberry Street Coffeehouse
193 James St NCoffee and yum food, walking distance
Green space or grab a run/ walk/ bike/ rollerblade along the waterfront to Pier 4.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Princess Point
Green space or grab a run/ walk/ bike/ rollerblade along the waterfront to Pier 4.
Augusta Street
Augusta StreetAll the patio bars, beers, live music
Sous Bas
145 Main St EThe best place for dancing in the city, super inclusive space, sexy underground vibes
Shopping
Steel City Surplus
182 Dundurn St SGreat finds :)
Neighborhoods
Near the university, cycling lanes, trails, cafes, food
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Westdale
Near the university, cycling lanes, trails, cafes, food
Bay Street South
Bay Street SouthBayfront Park, walk along the lake