I was in this liquor store it had friendly vibe it Felt…read moregood l bought some beers there was lady who l asked a lady she told me somersby pear cider it was good.So l walked up pay and Natalie at cash did an amazing job.

This LCBO is a surprise. Great wine selection. Local VQA as well as old world and new world wines…read more They also gave a Vintages section as in the larger Toronto LCBO stores. They often have discounted wine not found at other LCBO. The best feature however is the walk-in beer cooler. How many times I've been in there on a scorching summer day. It's a great time to grab beer and beat the heat. Their beer selection of course has the standard domestic beer but also a nice selection. From around the world, including a few good ones from Germany. The staff is friendly and welcoming and they certainly know the 'Barton Regulars' and greet everyone kindly. Highly Recommend

I discovered this awesome Farmers' Market while visiting my brother this past summer (2012). Even…read morethough the market is an outside market, it runs year round. Now I am visiting in January I can't wait to go back this Friday and Saturday to see which of the hearty vendors show up year round! When I was there in July, there were numerous veggie vendors, a few bakers, and some interestingly unique products like home made ice cream that apparently sells out every time the vendor is there! I regret that I walked by the ice cream vendor, not understanding how high quality it was. I'll have to return in the summer so I can indulge :) Lots of parking available, in a nice, up and coming if not already trendy area of Ottawa Street North. Highly recommend checking out the small local businesses while you're in the area, perhaps go for lunch or coffee and enjoy the walkability of the area.

I frequent the Ottawa Street Market for my cooking needs. It has been a real treat to get to know…read morethe vendors. During the cooler months the market can be slow on Wednesday but it is always busy and full of goods on Saturdays. Be sure to buy meat at the market. I am very pleased with how amazing all of the meat tastes

I ordered a matcha latte with toffee crunch syrup, and it turned out surprisingly good. You still…read moreget the earthy matcha flavor, but the syrup added a subtle nuttiness without being too sweet. I also tried one of their cookies, and wow absolutely delicious. It had a piece of their Yahweh Nutella chocolate baked into it, and the mix of crunch from the chocolate with the soft yet firm cookie was perfect. Rich, flavorful, and just so well-balanced. 10/10 Honestly, I'm sad I don't live closer because I'd be tempted to grab one all the time. Not going to lie, these are premium-priced treats. Some of the chocolate bars are over $30, and the cookie I got was $6.50. But you can really taste the quality of the ingredients, so I'd say it's worth it. I also had the peanut butter cup brownie. To my surprise, it wasn't overly sweet or rich in chocolate flavor. The peanut butter itself was bold and flavorful, and the drizzle of chocolate on top was nice and rich. But I wish the brownie base had more depth and a richer chocolate texture to tie it all together. 7/10

An all vegan marketplace? Yes, please!!…read more Coven will fully open in June but they were showing of their stuff at Hamilton Veggie Food Fest. Coven sells other company's products such as Main Vegan Deli nut cheese from London, Firebat Cofffee, and Beyond Meat burgers. Coven also makes their own food such as vegan ham, cinnamon rolls, focaccia, potato salad, spinach artichoke dip, butter tarts, jalapeno corn bread, and more. The cinnamon roll is yeasty and delicious and warms up nicely in the microwave. The ham dinner was excellent. It came with three thick slices of mock meat with an excellent texture and fatty spots smothered in a delicious sauce. The roasted carrots and potato salad were also very good - everything cooked perfectly. The dinner roll was spot on - fluffy and soft but heavy for it's size. I would definitely get that again. In fact, I was so impressed that I would eat anything Coven makes. The sample of Main Vegan Deli cheese were awesome and I know Beyond Burgers are delicious! Can't wait to visit the brick and mortar spot when they open.

Coven provides such AMAZING vegan treats and groceries. The staff are friendly and want the very…read morebest for their customers. Vic The kitchen witch makes such good cinnamon buns and cheese cakes you dream about them. It's also a safe space for the community, welcoming all kinds of folks, and I cant stress enough how much we need more stores like this. Love this store, love this food, love these people.

Awesome little grocery store/butcher with a restaurant. Great service and fantastic prices. Meat is…read morevery good. Highly recommend

I come here everytime I'm in Hamilton. I don't know how they can keep the lunch bar open with how…read morelittle they charge for their sandwiches. You have your choice of beef, pork, meatball, or cold cut sandwiches. The most you're going to pay is $4.50 and anything you choose is delicious.They also have other options of you're not up for a sandwich, such as cabbage rolls, spaghetti, sausage, etc... If you're in the area, make sure you make this your stop for lunch, you won't be disappointed.

Very good offering and the people are nice. I've been coming here for years. Would recommend.read more

Even though a neighborhood staple in the Polish section of Hamilton, it's seen better days…read more The interior is sad, unkempt and unwelcoming. But when you see bugs on *fresh baked goods* it's an indication of a bigger problem. Indifferent staff, unclean premises and intermittent care and cleaning of fresh food spaces, processes, preservation and preparation of onsite food They do stock safe and hygienic foods that are sealed and are imported. I recommend buying only these shelf stable sealed imported goods. Or from their frozen section NOT made in-house.

What a find on Ottawa Street. It's not just about Antiques on Ottawa Street. Small Artisan shops…read moreare all past Antique Row. If you have wine at home this is your first stop especially the cold months for a night in of classic films with a classic cheese tray you can make yourself starting with great artisan cheese. If you don't know much about cheese this is a great place to start your journey. Small quaint shop, with a very knowledgeable owner. Red (or white) wine pairs well with the lovely local Ontario cheeses here. First time for Gunn's Hill from Woodstock which landed somewhere on the palate between Jarlsberg and Mull of Kintyre aged Cheddar. Was so good, went back for another piece the following day. If you forget bread, don't worry. You can pick up a beautiful rustic loaf here. #HighlyRecommend

So excited to try our cheeses! We just decided to explore a bit and found this shop, headed over…read more So friendly and welcoming! Due to covid couldn't sample onsite (1/2 the fun of cheese shops) but that's ok! Good recommendations for snacking, blue to go on steaks, local Mennonite charcuterie, and where else on the street we should try!

This place sells products past the shelf life. I think this is illegal. When I brought this up to…read morethe manager they got very angry; they told me it's fine to eat and complaining about possibly getting sick is wrong because they are a small local business. Nevertheless I can't recommend this place unless you like pretentious rude service. Not for everyone.

First time here! Great staff, helpful and knowledgeable. Lots of fun seasonings and of course the…read moremain event-- fresh meats (we got burgers and sausages, and some beef ribs to smoke) as well as fully stocked freezers. Love having this farm-owned butcher option so close!