I have been here twice now and the monkey bread was the star of the show on my first visit and the reason I came back. Unfortunately it was not available on my second visit so I ordered the cinnamon bun muffin and the cranberry orange donut and both were incredible. The muffin reminded me so much of the monkey bread and everything about it was perfect. The donut was outstanding and that cranberry orange flavor completely blew my mind. I truly hope it becomes a regular item. I also decided to try a slice of pizza since everyone always raves about it. To be honest I went in a little skeptical because when something is overly hyped it usually disappoints me. I was very wrong. I ordered the roni supreme with whipped ricotta hot honey and pepperoni and it absolutely knocked my taste buds down. The dough was light thin and crispy and the combination of hot honey with the whipped ricotta was mind blowing. It felt like opening Pandora's box and now I am wondering how I am ever going to get my summer body back. The service was fantastic and genuinely kind and even though it was busy they kept the line moving at a great pace. I have not yet sat inside because it tends to get crowded and I like my space but the interior is cute. If you can find a quieter time to enjoy your food I would definitely recommend staying. read more

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I ordered the Roni Supreme pizza to go. The pizza was the perfect thickness. The mix of the sweet tomato sauce and spicy pepperoni and hot honey with ricotta was absolute heaven. The staff were patient and kind. The restaurant itself is a bit small but has some seating in case you wish to dine in house. The doughnuts are quite popular, served in the morning and frequently sell out mid day so I will have to return to try the donuts. I would absolutely return for the pizza. read more

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Welp, this is getting added to the rotation ASAP. Hands down best pizza in Niagara, crispy crust, has that tang from the sourdough. Cheesy, not too greasy (just the right amount of drip) and the sauce is simple but allows all ingredients to shine. Donuts are fluffy, not too sweet and just downright dangerous. Blown away by this sweet little slice of heaven. Saw this on an episode of Late Bloomer and had to try it for myself. Staff was friendly, worked together and were all smiles. read more

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I haven't had a chance to eat in yet, so my review won't cover the inside of the cafe. However, I've been lucky enough now to have received cafe bafficos donuts on three occasions and they are like no other. The sour dough base gives them an incredibly unique and delicious flavour. Easily in my top 2 donut places in Hamilton (right next to Grandads in my top tier), and that's saying a lot because we have a ton of them. read more

Found this spot while shooting down the street. It's very cute and the workers there are so friendly. The donuts were really good and I didn't know which one to get so I got one of each read more

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AMAZING sourdough pizza and doughnuts. Definitely try the cappuccino, it's delicious. Highly recommend this sp read more

Cafe Baffico - Sourdough Pizza. - Cafes Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

***There's no lot, only street parking, so park at Dollarama which is across the street!*** DEFINITELY one of those places to go earlier rather than later! Only open from 9-4pm now, Cafe Baffico only serves as a café w/ baked goods and a bottle shop that carries local ciders, wines, beers, etc. Sadly, they no longer serve meals which I was disappointed in. I *think* I headed here based on Google and wanted to check out the food...as well as the baked goods. I arrived less than an hour prior to closing and they literally only had 3 choice of donuts left and obviously, had caffeinated drinks still. Both items were SOLID. Not their fault, but I think they changed their concept sometime during the Pandemic. Google also said that it's takeout only, so I don't think you can even sit in to enjoy your drink with baked good. Again, what I had was GOOD, but I wouldn't drive out of the way to just grab coffee and donuts. May be worth while if you're in the area and you go earlier on in the day to see a larger array of items! Barista seemed friendlier than the other girl who was working. read more

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We try to stop here anytime we are nearby. The donuts and pizza are excellent, the service is friendly, and the rotating menu of flavours keeps things interesting. read more

Cafe Baffico - Strawberry rhubarb donut and cherry pistachio donut - Cafes Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

I regularly trek out to Hamilton from Toronto to visit this place. Their sourdough based donuts with rotating flavours and Italian influences are like nothing that I have tried before. They have a few regular menu items like the apple fritter which is just filled with bits of apple, spiced nicely and have the perfect amount of glaze. There are both cake and yeast donuts and buns (monkey, cinnamon). Their rotating specials are generally really good and so far I have tried ones that have orange, strawberry, pistachio, hazelnut components depending on the season. I wish I hadn't missed the pumpkin spice one in the fall. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. They make solid recommendations and are able to answer questions about their offerings which is nice! They also sell cans of flavoured seltzer and local brewery ales. In the afternoons they serve pizza on a sourdough crust and oh mammaa it is really good! They also have rotating specials and if you ever come across the eggplant parm one give it a go! It was incredible! read more

Very cute Café on the inside though there is no curb appeal but that's probably due to the area it's located in. Service is normal some things are overly sweet but for the most part it's good. The food they have is also pretty good my favourite is their pizza I don't know if they still sell it though. read more

This is a MUST try in Hamilton. I was blown away by the food, service and vibe at this cozy Italian restaurant. Everything I tried was absolutely fantastic. I was there with a large group so I was able to try a little bit of everything. To start, they bake their own bread from scratch (and pizza dough). Nothing beats fresh bread. We started with appetizers of a cheese plate and eggplant dish. Both were great. I had a lamb main that was out of sight. Cooked to perfection with a magical sauce. I was able to sample the pizza, the meatballs and pasta. Everything was made with passion and love. Onto dessert... the pavlova was the star. Words can not describe the luxurious taste of this sweet treat. A must! The tiramisu was excellent as well. All in all this place gets top marks for everything. Worth the drive from wherever you are. read more

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Really incredible donuts. Close to the park. Mandatory stop when you are in the area!

Oh yes, to sour dough donuts! If you're a sour dough fan, this is the place to get the best sour dough donuts! It is a donut day today! First, I had Grandad's Donuts then my son wanted me to try Cafe Baffico sour dough donuts, and sure enough, it did not disappoint. The texture of their donuts are not like your typical airy donuts from Tim Hortons. They are playfully chewy and oh so delicious until the last morsel. The first bite is sure to leave an experience that will tease your taste buds for more. It's almost a game of "Name that Flavor!" For today's Cafe Baffico taste test, I had their Maple Pecan Crunch--an explosion of flavors with a good amount of crunch: Strawberry Jam--gives you a slight tang of gooey strawberry jam that will run down the sides as you sink your teeth into it; Peach Fritter--with a piece of sugar glazed fresh peach in every bite; and a Chocolate Dip. My favorite in this pack was the Maple Pecan Crunch followed by the Peach Fritter. Follow your taste buds and go get a Cafe Baffico donut! Although this was a take-out, I'd like to go back and try their dinner menu when I come back to Hamilton! Looking forward to the dine-in experience. read more

Cafe Baffico - Strawberry Jam, chocolate dip, peach fritter and maple pecan crunch. - Cafes Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

(this review is from my experience pre-COVID but i'm sure it will be the same now!) every bite of every dish i tried was a dream! the cacio & pepe was everything i've ever wanted & i hope it is on the menu more often. Ange was a rockstar and made the experience amazing as well, it's a great sign when the staff are so passionate about the food! and the cozy atmosphere & ambiance was so beautiful. read more

Cafe Baffico - a plate of pasta and a glass of wine - Cafes Near Me - Hamilton, Ontario

OMG! You have to try this place. Locally sourced ingredients. Attention to detail and a fresh take on everyday ingredients. Plus the presentatiin was beautiful at every course. Unique casual decor, customized clay plates and dishes made by a local potter are a sign of the attention that has gone into every bite you consume. Thank you for the experience. I will be back with more friends. read more

If you live in the neighbourhood, you've got a gem of a restaurant in Café Baffico. Casual & comfy décor, blackboard menu, beer & wine on tap, friendly & knowledgeable servers, reasonable prices, and Jordan (the owner) visits each table - the whole ambience makes you feel like you're in a Trattoria in Italy. Lots of good food choices - we ate a lot! Started with sourdough bread (baked in-house) - crusty outside, soft inside (it was so yummy that we bought a loaf to take home). We shared a Margherita pizza (home-made dough - as good as the bread) and 2 pasta dishes (cacio e pepe; Roma) - all delicious. Definitely will be back for more. read more

Unreal food, vintage yet modern decor, Jordan has it made. He creates a home like setting where everyone will enjoy, no matter what their preferences. read more