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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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 :)
Born & Raised
224 James St NThe pizza is so delicious, great atmosphere
Bar Sazerac
278 James St NMy fave place for a proper cocktail.
MERIT Brewing Co.
107 James St NLOCAL BEER + SAUSAGE. Enough said! Atmosphere is also a 10.
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 locals recommend
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!
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 locals recommend
Victoria Park
65 Market StGreat place for families, often yoga in the park on weekends in the summer.
Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York BlvdWithin walking distance and such a great vibe
James Street North
James Street NorthRestaurants, creative things, vintage, art, coffee.
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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!
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 locals recommend
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
Westdale
Near the university, cycling lanes, trails, cafes, food
Bay Street South
Bay Street SouthBayfront Park, walk along the lake