Check out this cool and funky diner in the downtown core in Hamilton. I went with 2 gal pals and we…read morehad a bit of a wait for a table on Sunday, but not too bad! I think it was about 15 min. Fun vibe & good energy inside with neat art work! Staff is friendly. Menu has something for everyone! Mini pancakes, benny, French toast, chicken & waffles and several different toasts (think avocado or cacio e Pepe!) and smoothies. If you like specialty coffees, you are in for a treat since they have a fun option for a mini coffee flight! They also have a kids menu!

Casual and cozy breakfast restaurant located off of Ferguson and Rebecca in Hamilton's downtown…read morearea. There's nearby public and street parking. Entry is a single door with a ramp on the inside. Servers were quick to seat my friend and I. Service was polite and timely. We both ordered our own "Teenage Feast" which included Two eggs prepared to your taste, thick cut bacon, sausage, choice of toast, served with dutch mini pancakes, butter parsley home fries / salad or half & half. I opted for scrambled eggs, home fries, and rye (they also had sourdough as an option!) The meal was very filling, could definitely be shared between two peckish people or saved as left overs for later. Meal has a blend of sweet and savoury, leaning more on the sweet side. The sausage is sweeter than others (I enjoy this but I know it's not for everyone. The Dutch pancakes are so cute and little, coated in icing sugar, and served with maple syrup on the side to dip. For drinks I ordered the Maple Foam Cold Brew. Make sure to stir/not put your straw at the bottom of the drink or you'll get a hit of maple! Once it's stirred it tastes great. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu (I'm eyeing the coffee flights)!

Really enjoyed the food. The menu is not too overbearing and has just the right amount of choice…read more(although no turkey or beef sausage/bacon options). The food is really good however, both in presentation and taste. Service wise, the staff was very friendly and polite, although there was a 20 ish minute wait for a seat for 2 and another 25 minute wait to get the food. Granted we did go on a Sunday at 11 am so it was probably the busiest time of the week and the kitchen is perhaps on the smaller side. The ambiance itself is pretty homey, street parking isn't too hard to find. They sell some near merch and also source bread locally from a bakery nearby. Their patio was closed in the winter but definitely seems like a great spot in the summer. Overall, I enjoyed the place. The lack of non pork protein options keeps me away, but should that change, I'd like to revisit the patio in the summer. Should the protein options expand and wait times be reduced on my next visit, I'll be sure to update my review!

We stopped in for dinner and got a great spot by the window. I had the garlic pasta dish and my…read morehusband had the 4 oz burger and we shared a large Caesar salad. We loved the salad and scarfed it down - super crisp, awesome textures, tangy yum. I love their pasta so much and it's fun to see how they prepare and serve it. The shrimp were super small which made eating the dish easier. The flavors were delicious and I was left with lots of extra sauce. I should have asked for a side of bread to soak it up. I had a delicious highball with root beer and fernet. Service was excellent as usual. Love the vibes and tunes. The patio is gorgeous as well. Looking forward to more. Bonus points for serving the surrounding neighborhood - very convenient, needed, reliably fresh and delicious.

I came to The Standard last night with a couple of coworkers, and this place was amazing! The…read moreservice, ambiance & food were just spectacular. The waitress was very helpful in telling me about the menu & her top choices. I looked online at their IG, along with reviews to see other people's recommendations, and settled on sharing a couple of items with my husband. Our favourite dish (which was hard to choose from) was the gnocchi! I loved everything about it. 10/10

Had a great time during the long weekend visiting The Standard. Staff are welcoming, polite, and…read moregreat at what they do! Spacious seating. Darker yet still well lit. Food was phenomenal. When ordering, I highly recommend pairing a small plate or companion with a larger plate! I ordered the Pork Belly Barbacoa and shared a small plate of Olive Oil and Rosemary Focaccia. The yogurt in the pork belly had a tarte and creamy texture, and it paired beautifully with the focaccia, which I used to scoop out the rest of the yogurt. The dessert menu was small but mighty. I had a strawberry crème brûlé with ice cream (great for sharing if you just want a little treat). Drink were great. I'm a sucker for anything with lavender.

Pizza!!! For the…read morelove of pizza. But also bread. But it was all a ok. Better late than never to finish this review! Came in between shift changes. They had no coffee. Or at least they didn't have any. Waited for 30 minutes for drip. No refills. Pizza were loaded. Not traditional or anywhere close. Kitchen sink/ was literal kitchen sink. Only thing missing was kitchen sink. Loaded fries were loaded. It was better than the pizza. The itself was casual. Came here during a heavy rain so no patio. It wasn't busy but not empty. Bread / bakery part looks good though. Server : first one was super nice: she had siblings and love babies. Second one was older, almost could by a grandma that doesn't like children. Her vibe was just off. Over all, A OK!!

I loved the food and service at Bardo. I recently went with a friend and we had a great time at…read morelunch. I loved the starter bread!

Totally great diner experience. Delicious food, terrific…read morestaff and service. Tastes like home.

We love the staff and food is always fresh! Price is great too and the atmosphere is like a diner…read morewhich is nice!

Always looking for a new breakfast place so when I saw donut diner in Yelp, I decided it was time…read more Although I've been living in the Hamilton area for over 50 years, I've never gone to this restaurant, although my father-in-law used to buy donuts here . I was very impressed by the decor (very retro). After sitting for a few minutes, my friend and I ordered and within a short while we got our food. Fantastic amount and real fried potatoes not like the ones you get from the fast food restaurants. Price was right and service was excellent. No wonder the place has survived for so many years. I've been back a couple of times since and never disappointed. A must try.

I went for a hike with my dog. I did bring enough water for the both of us. She's a big girl. The…read moreladies here helped me by getting me 4 bottle water. A container for my girl To drink out of & brought a treat. They we're awesome. Ty so much it was a great hike

From food to service and cleanliness this place gets a 10/10. One of the most flavourful waffles we…read morehave ever had. Yogurt bowl was delicious and generous with toppings. My cappuccino was perfect!

The Cannon on Ottawa Street is a fantastic spot--great location with an excellent selection of…read morecoffee and pastries. Cozy, welcoming, and always a pleasure to stop in.

The Bedrock Bistro has been a part of Hamilton for a long time! Take a Nostalgia trip to Bedrock…read moreBistro if you grew up watching The Flintstones. Overall the diner is setup like a typical, simple, breakfast diner, but they have The Flintstones playing on the TVs. There's lots of seating, so I have never had to wait. Servers are always happy, quick to refill coffees, and pleasant. The menu has lots of options to pick from. They have a large dinner menu too. The food is simple- so if you are looking for something seasoned or with very bold/unique flavour profiles this is not the place for you. The Bedrock Bistro is great if you're looking for affordable, well-portioned, classic breakfast food in Hamilton.

This is a regular breakfast spot I come to when I visit my brother in Hamilton. The portions are…read morehuge, and their meals are reasonably priced. The servers are nice and friendly and the food is delicious! Highly recommended!

We had a wonderful experience at Secco! We were eight people so made reservations beforehand,…read moreespecially because the restaurant has limited seating. My friend and I ordered the Secco platter which included brussels sprouts, truffle fries, wagu tacos, and shrimp. We asked them to sub the chicken for pork belly bao, and they did so free of charge. Not only was the food was delicious, the platter was also enough for two people and was reasonably priced. Inside was cozy, with a large bar in the middle. Would definitely recommend!

What's brunch without bubbles? Had a gorgeous & filling weekend brunch at Secco - Hamilton's first…read moreProsecco bar. Started off with a glass of Flora Prosecco: a semi sweet cocktail with peach schapps, watermelon, lemon, st germain, & Prosecco. For mains, we shared the ube French toast & braised short rib benny. This was my first time trying ube, and I really enjoyed it! It's similar to taro but less starchy, and it has a slight savouriness to it that complemented the syrup and whipped cream on the French toast so well. The braised short rib was incredibly tender, and that cheddar biscuit - WOW. Literally was wiping my plate clean of the egg yolk & hollandaise sauce with them. Service was friendly & attentive even though there was only one server. What really made this experience special was the ambiance - warm lighting, and modern bar decor pieces juxtaposing the intricate crown moulding on the ceiling & chandelier.

Me and my coworker decided to try this place on a whim and I'm glad we did! The naan is the best…read moreI've had (keep in mind I've only tried about 4 Indian spots so far) . The Vindaloo was so good. My go to is usually Korma but the didn't have a lamb korma. The medium spice level had a nice kick to it. I think I found my new Indian go to. Also the service was lovely. The waitress who took our order just started but had a great attitude and for being new she was very knowledgeable about the menu. I had my order to go but inside there is lots of seating and it's just a nice little atmosphere. My only complaint is there is a door that leads to the street so they have people entering through the restaurant to get to the mall. I don't really mind but on a cold day you are gonna really feel the breeze.

Had the weekday lunch buffet. Despite this supposedly being a Nepali place, it was just a North…read moreIndian buffet. Even the a la carte menu is mostly North Indian, with a few south Indian dishes. And momos. The food was pretty decent. The spread wasn't huge but at $19.99 it was good value.