Roasting in Hamilton! Hard to believe it’s been almost 10 years that Relay has been roasting coffee in Hamilton! Jason and Rachel Hofing moved to Hamilton to built their successful community-oriented business! Today Relay has 2 coffee bars (Hamilton Farmers Market and 590 Concession St), a coffee Fuel Station at Mohawk College, an office/lab and…
Heirloom Bread! The Dundas Detour Cafe features a popular brunch as well as amazing breakfast, lunch and dinner. Chef/owner Crystal Asher has created a celebrated kitchen & bakery where everything is made from scratch, sourcing local ingredients! The Cafe was closed in February for the addition of the new Heirloom Bread Bakery! Freshly brewed Detour…
Democracy* Every Day! Democracy is a popular Locke St gathering spot to meet up with friends and hang out with family! High ceilings, bright open space, and friendly staff creates a warm welcome for regulars and newcomers! Who doesn’t like to write on the wall? Kids (and adults) create art and post daily words of…
Buttons Buttons! 541 Eatery & Exchange is a welcoming cafe in a beautiful space! You’ll find wooden harvest tables, chalkboard menus, historic charm, yummy bakery treats and healthy, affordable comfort food. 541 is in a former Bank of Montreal space, but the currency in this cafe is buttons. You’ll see a “Button Bank” Jar containing…
Expresso and Motorcycles! Steeltown Garage is a unique Hamilton espresso bar, retail shop and motorcycle hang out. You’ll find cool riding gear, leather jackets, boots and gloves, “free spirits never die” tees, vests, shirts, hats, books and art! Steeltown is also a music/art venue! At the expresso bar, you’ll get a perfect cup of organic,…
Dogs Welcome! Local dog owners are celebrating this special Cafe at 229 Locke St S! Out of town visitors have heard the news and stopped by, too! This friendly Cafe encourages you to bring your dog with you for coffee, lunch, and treats! If you don’t have a dog, you are invited to stop in…
Great Food in the Arts District! “Great” just begins to describe the Saint James experience! You’ll enjoy special coffees, creative food, friendly service and the pleasure of being in this beautiful space! If you haven’t discovered breakfast and lunch at Saint James, you are missing out! For the first time, Saint James is serving Friday…
Take a Break at Brown Dog! Next time you’re walking down Locke Street, stop into Brown Dog for an in-house brewed coffee and their signature apple fritters. Relax in the friendly, inviting space with the soaring, wood ceilings. If the Brown Dog building looks like a converted church, it is. Today 211 Locke Street is…
Rust City Brewery (rustcitybrewery.com) Whether you love coffee, beer or both you’ll find Rust City, at 27 King William St, a unique combination of urban coffee house, creative restaurant, and craft beer brew pub. Plans are in the works for an onsite brewery. Sunday Jazz Brunch at Rust City is a popular place to be…
