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    3.9 (42 reviews)

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    This was called a "veggie" panini.
    Stephanie W.

    Disappointing! My daughter and I had talked about Democracy a number of times, but never managed to get there. She and a friend stopped in one night but couldn't get a table because it was so busy. Finally, on a January Sunday afternoon, we managed to get a table for a late lunch. The café has a hipster décor, with small tables and hard wooden chairs. The walls have been painted with chalkboard paint and the floor is concrete. You grab a table and then head to the counter to order your meal. The menu looked promising. We chose the Tempting Tempeh sandwich (marinated tempeh, caramelized onions, butternut squash, kale and mayo) and one of the "featured" sandwiches, a Veggie Panini. We also ordered two side salads: Kale and Mango as well as a "featured" Southwest Quinoa salad. We had tap water to drink. When our food finally arrived, we eagerly divided our sandwiches and swapped half, and then dug in. Here's where disappointment hit: The Veggie Panini consisted of a hard-toasted panini bread smeared with avocado and melted Daiya cheese along with a slice of tomato. The bread was rock-hard; the flavour was meh. I would have expected some roasted peppers, onions, maybe some mushrooms, but only a pathetic slice of tomato defined it as a "veggie" sandwich. The Tempting Tempeh sandwich was quite slippery with mayo, onions and squash and it slid apart with each attempt to bite it. It was really messy to eat (hint: don't order this on a first date!). Again, the taste was a let-down. The salads were okay, although the quinoa salad was fairly bland. It could certainly have used some more spice / dressing / something. Overall, the whole meal was pretty flavourless. After all that, according to the signs, we were clearly expected to bus our own table. I can't really comment on the service because there wasn't much. The person behind the counter was pleasant enough and the person who brought our food to the table was also pleasant. That was the extent of our interaction with any staff. We noticed that the young women next to us had not finished their meal (pizza and soup) and they were simply enjoying coffee and chatting the whole time we were there. Others around us were having coffee or tea with muffins or bakery goods. This is probably a good place for just that: coffee and a muffin in an inexpensive trendy décor. But not for lunch --- I recommend that you go somewhere else.

    Relaxing treat, just waiting for some food.
    Jason H.

    Great food. We have been to this location multiple times and every time having something different to eat. The prices are decent for the amount of food that you get and quite tasty.

    a plate of food and a bowl of fries
    Kris B.

    My daughter is a vegetarian and loves this cafe. I enjoyed it tremendously even though i am not vegan/vegetarian. But good food is good food. Her favourite is the vegan fries supreme, I have to agree. The cauliflower-wings were delicious as well. I would recommend trying this casual cafe. Very laid back. The only thing I would suggest is getting wifi for customers. Also I found it a little pricey. But u get what you pay for and it was delicious... so I will be back

    Nachos
    Dayna F.

    My favourite place for vegan comfort food in Hamilton. The staff is always super friendly, the decor is laid back and comfortable, and the food is delicious. When I was going to McMaster I would come here every Wednesday night to do my homework over a coffee and some mac and cheese. If you need some suggestions on what to eat, the nachos are always a solid choice. The one thing I know some people will have an issue with is that there's no wifi, so you'll actually have to talk to your family or maybe read a book in the 10 minutes you wait for your food.

    Buffalo tofu sandwich and Moroccan chunky vegetable soup. Cauliflower wings in the background.
    Nicole F.

    Went there with my parents and boyfriend for lunch. We all loved the food. Also really loved the vibe. Felt like it belongs on the west coast. We need more places like this!

    Perogie pizza
    Ashley L.

    Cute little coffee shop. The soy chai latte was good, no complaints. The all vegan menu has lots of variety, but most things I could probably make myself. The perogie pizza was delicious and satisfying. The carrot pecan cupcake was amazing! I had no issues with service. The server was actually very attentive. I wouldn't go here expecting a fancy meal. It's great for a casual setting to catch up with friends. I'd definitely come back again.

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    StoHo

    StoHo

    3.5(2 reviews)
    1.4 km

    It's been a long time coming. I've been wanting to try this place for a minute. I decided to go…read morewith the season drink 'Luv U so Matcha' which featured vanilla and rose and it was quite lovely. Not too sweet. The service was friendly and even though I just had a drink, the waitress still came and checked on me to see how I enjoyed my matcha. She also informed me I should come back when they have the spring menu available. There was a lot of seating and honestly the decor was fabulous. The tables and chairs were black and it paired so nicely with the brick walls. This place was such a little vibe. I will definitely be back... often :)

    Disappointed with menu and food. I was originally excited to dine at StoHo when I was invited to…read morebrunch by a relative. StoHo's social media account showed lovely photos of beverages and meals, and a trendy atmosphere; reviews from other sources showed promise. Upon arrival, it took quite a while for the server to take our order. She was the only one servicing the other three tables in restaurant during Sunday brunch. Once our orders were taken, we were off to a good start with lattes and chai lattes, both showing a degree of artistry. The server was very friendly. However, the menu was extremely limited. Our table of three decided to try the Festive Turkey Sandwich with Potato Leek Soup (soup of the day). Unfortunately, the turkey was extremely dry and chewy for all orders and overcooked (or likely reheated from previous days). The server brought the sandwiches back to the kitchen, which were replaced with large, moister pieces. But, there were still occasional bites of dry turkey in between. Additionally, there were large chunks of carrots placed in the sandwich which was awkward since most of the carrots slid out of the bun onto the plate. And while the soup was smooth and tasty, the portion was extremely small. Needless to say, we will likely not return.

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