Sarah (& Sean)’s guidebook

Sarah (& Sean)
Sarah (& Sean)
Sarah (& Sean)’s guidebook

Grocery

Euro grocer, specializing in import staples, meats and cheeses. A 10 minute walk, right in the International Village.
8 locals recommend
Denninger's Foods of the World - Hamilton Downtown
284 King St E
8 locals recommend
Euro 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.
22 locals recommend
Dundurn Market- Local Grocery & Home Delivery
346 Dundurn St S
22 locals recommend
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.
Classic fruit and veg grocer. 10 Minute walk north to Barton.
Barton Lettuce
337 Barton Street East
Classic fruit and veg grocer. 10 Minute walk north to Barton.

Cafe's

One of our favourite spots when exploring downtown.
7 locals recommend
Redchurch Cafe + Gallery
68 King St E
7 locals recommend
One of our favourite spots when exploring downtown.
A café-resto-bar-bookshop on James St N.
15 locals recommend
SYNONYM
328 James St N
15 locals recommend
A café-resto-bar-bookshop on James St N.
Ola's is a low key Portuguese bakery - the custard tarts are a MUST try.
11 locals recommend
Ola Bakery & Pastry
230 James St N
11 locals recommend
Ola'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.
40 locals recommend
Donut Monster
246 Locke St S
40 locals recommend
From scratch donuts, coffee, and milkshakes. The apple fritters are delicious. A great stop when exploring Locke St.
Another great donut place worth a visit!
17 locals recommend
Grandad's Donuts
574 James St N
17 locals recommend
Another great donut place worth a visit!
Parisian-inspired décor, wonderful Asian pastries, and great coffee.
One For All Coffee + Desserts
241 King Street East
Parisian-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.
17 locals recommend
The Capitol Bar
973 King St E
17 locals recommend
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.
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.
38 locals recommend
MERIT Brewing Co.
107 James St N
38 locals recommend
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.

Breakfast

Everything is delicious here - try the avocado toast (it's next level), their drive-thru sandwich is also amazing.
21 locals recommend
Saint James
170 James St N
21 locals recommend
Everything 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.
11 locals recommend
541 Eatery & Exchange
541 Barton St E
11 locals recommend
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.
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.
36 locals recommend
The Cannon
180 Ottawa St N
36 locals recommend
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.

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!
10 locals recommend
King William Street
King William Street
10 locals recommend
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!
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.
36 locals recommend
Locke Street South
Locke Street South
36 locals recommend
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.
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.
30 locals recommend
James Street North
James Street North
30 locals recommend
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.
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 North
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.

Restaurants

This restaurant is great for lunch or dinner. With a thoughtful and delicious menu, and great excellent service, it won't disappoint.
23 locals recommend
Berkeley North
31 King William St
23 locals recommend
This 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.
12 locals recommend
Shorty's Pizza
1099 Cannon St E
12 locals recommend
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.
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.
38 locals recommend
The French
37 King William St
38 locals recommend
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.
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.
197 Locke St S
Looking for a burger that is a great price and delicious - this is it. Very casual, eat-in at the bar or take out.