I stopped by on a weekend and it was popping!…read more I love the variety of vendors and businesses available. The food looks so fresh and also reflective of local taste. Parking was rough to figure out but that's to be expected. I ate some Korean food. It was heavenly!

I'm not sure what I expected when I came here, but there were only a few little shops inside…read more Unfortunately, nothing really stood out, and it wasn't kitche off to feel like a place worth stopping by. However, if you are there near the turn of the hour, you can always go take a look at the big clock and watch the knights go round and round and round on the hour.

Artie's is Amazing!!!! Bunch of fresh made pastas and sauces. Bunch of different fresh breads too…read more They do have fresh lasagna and manicotti and macaroni and cheese that's been frozen. ALL AMAZING!!!

10 out of 10 all day! I love Pasta Mercato! What a great addition to Locke Street. All of the staff…read moreare super friendly. The shop is set up for carry out only at this time and has several coolers and a case full of fresh pasta, and fresh sandwiches for sale. We love coming by for a fancy sandwich on their house made focaccia breads. We love the mortadella and veggie with arugula varieties. You can check their specials on their Instagram https://instagram.com/pasta.mercato There so many delicious things but the star of the show is their homemade fresh pastas you can buy by weight. It's cool to get to see the pasta being made nearby the checkout / ordering counter. We love elevating our homemade dinners with fresh pasta! Between the pasta and sandwiches it's become a weekly staple in our house. They also sell fresh or frozen dinners in a variety of sizes. Everything we've tried has been amazing. It's so easy to pull one out of the freezer on a chilly night. There are so many wonderful cheeses and meats, sauces, sweets and curated grocery goods. We've found amazing olive oils, candies, and other goodies. The lemon slushies were tasty in the summer. We haven't tried the pizza but look forward to it. We love supporting this growing local business. It's convenient and awesome to seeing the pasta for sale at Dundurn Market and get to eat it in special soups at The Burnt Tongue! I love when local businesses collaborate. Yum!!

First time at Fortinos and I was quite surprised that it's not just a supermarket. Wow, there is a…read moredining section known as Pane Fresco with a variety of freshly prepared food and a coffee/latte/tea desserts station. We have been here twice for lunch recently. I didn't like the pizza that I had on my first visit but on my second visit, I really liked their soup and sandwich. I've tried the clam chowder and Butternut squash soups and both were delicious. If you like soup and sandwich, they have a really good combo deal. A small soup and 1/2 sandwich for $8.99 and both are good portions. I've only tried their Prime Rib on Bianco and egg salad wrap. I really liked the Prime Rib sandwich as the meat was juicy with tasty toppings like crispy onions and gouda cheese...just perfect! I have a feeling this will be my favourite but I'll have to try a few more before I conclude this. I was very impressed that the dining area was so clean. There were staffs throughout lunch time that kept cleaning the table. I'm not sure if there is a dining area at the other Fortinos locations. I'll be sure to update my review once I get a chance to check these locations out. Great place for a quick lunch or a coffee break!

Friendly. Clean. Reliable. Lots of veggies fruit meat…read morePoultry Fresh fish mid week Fresh salads Fruit trays Coffee bar is super Mr dove is a wonderful Manager

Great country apple farm store . If you are in the Hamilton…read more area this is a must visit They are famous for two things one being there apple Cider I love my cider and yes they are number one in my books . The second is there apple donuts also very good They even taste great a few days later . So you visit you must buy both . They also have other baked good that I have not tried yet ... Great staff and yes they have local grown apples.

Cute little local farm and market owned by the Bennett's family! Must visit when you are in…read moreHamilton, especially those that love to buy fresh local produce and baked goods!! All baked goods, apples and ciders are fresh from their in-house bakery and farm at the back!! I love how you can save 50 cents if you bring your own bottle to buy honey on tap!! Would definitely recommend and come back with my beau! Tip: they don't accept paying by tap here and there are barking dogs outside in nearby premises

I have never had problems with them crushing my grapes (always red). I bring my own pails, watch…read morethem crush, and yes, at times I had to tell them they had brought the wrong case, but if you supervise the operation, you won't have any problems. BTW, I bring my own refractometer to measure the sugar content of the grapes, and don't rely on their analysis of how sweet the various varieties of grapes are.

The red is ok . Don't let them crush and press your white!!!!!!!!!! I got ripped off big time. I…read morebought 5 cases of Chardonnay and after pressing got about 26 litres of juice. Not only that, the colour and taste was way off! My buddy went the next week and he got 48 litres, colour and taste fine. Mine was the first run of the day and so they probably never cleaned the machine from the day before. When I called back once I discovered how much my friend got out of his 5 cases I called to complain and seek a resolution. I was told that the quantity and colour sounded ok and they would not do anything about it. That was almost b$150.00 down the drain! I'll buy my grapes from them but they won't touch another grape of mine. Do yourself a favour and do it yourself.

A really beautiful Lavender Field in Hamilton not far from McMaster University…read more Opened up by a professor from McMaster University, the entrance is packed by cars parked on the side. There is a $10 entrance fee per car, which includes the fee for a tour around the farm and a $10 voucher to the farm store which sells aromas, soaps, lip balm, therapeutic purposes, herbs, sauces and dried flowers. When I visited, I saw a bride taking her wedding pictures here. The tour consists of letting you view, sniff and feel the different types of lavender plants that are grown, walking by a large corn field as well as the view of 2 honeybee hives that are man made. The tour guide kindly gave a brief history of bumble bees and gave permission to visitors to gently touch the sides of the hive to feel the movement of the bees as they work inside the hive.

My sister and I went here recently not realizing it was near closing time, this wonderful girl…read moreopened the door and let us in. She was so educated on all her products and answered every question without hesitation. The products here are wonderful and local !, they make lovely gifts for any occasion. Nice place to visit!

The Dundurn Market crew have opened their 3rd and largest grocery store / cafe in the former…read moreMustard Seed location. Same friendly staff, and even more selection of local goods. The new location also serves as a hub for sorting local deliveries. Delivery and pickup is very easy through their Marketbox system. Amazing selection of local brews, locally made foods and fresh produce.

Great quality selection. I love their fresh turmeric roots. Lots of fantastic items and products…read morefor sale, slightly more expensive than getting online but if you need a place to get a product fast - they will likely have it. Enjoyed a presentation by dietician Julie Daniluk there a couple of years ago. Great spot for hosting live health related workshops or presentations

I have been getting my weekly groceries from the Locke street location for quite some time now and…read morehave experienced some really friendly staff! Today, a new clerk was checking me out at the cash. The customer before me was rude to the clerk but he acted neutrally. When it was my turn, I asked which cash we would be using and where I should put my basket because it's really awkward and painful to have to keep bending down to get items. He responded in a condescending manner that most people only buy 1-2 items and basically nobody uses the carts. I responded by suggesting they put a small bench at the front right under the cash on the customer side so we could put our baskets down while we unload groceries. He basically scoffed at me. So sad! Not sure if I will give anymore business to them!! Don't want to be belittled during my grocery trips.

New frozen meat, fruit, and prepared meals place just opened near the Costco, Best Buy mega…read moreshopping area in Ancaster. It's a large room full of freezers as everything in the store is frozen. One of the workers told us 75% of the food is Canadian. I got a fancy finishing butter for steak that has garlic, horseradish and mustard, and a bag of dragonfruit, pineapple and mango for $11. Service was friendly and professional. We definitely want to come back and try more things.

This is such a cute and cozy little cafe. The staff were very friendly and made the visit…read morewelcoming. Even though this is primarily a coffee bar, I am firmly in my matcha era right now, so that's what I went for. It was pretty decent, and I really liked that they use ceremonial grade matcha. I added vanilla syrup to mine for a little extra flavor which was a nice touch. I don't want to rate the place unfairly since I didn't actually try their coffee this time around, but based on the vibe, I would definitely go back to try a latte next time.

Knowledgeable baristas that love to connect over coffee! Great selection of beans to buy as well…read more Highly recommend