Such a cozy little spot that's perfect for coffee and breakfast. We stopped here before a hike to…read moreDundas Peak and you can tell it's a beloved spot in the community. My oatmeal power bowl was delicious- be aware you cannot modify and ask for raisins to be left out, but I ate them anyway! My mom loved her avocado toast and said it had a little kick to it. We both enjoyed our coffee and thought everyone was incredibly kind. Too bad we are 8 hours away, but if I find myself in the area, I will stop in again.

One of the most picturesque cafes just outside of Hamilton! A relatively small, historic brick…read morebuilding with greenery growing along the outside of its walls, blue painted window frames, and a few benches outside. You enter in to see clean, modern aesthetic cafe vibes and a rack of freshly baked sourdough from Dear Grain. The cafe connects to its outdoor seating area and feels a bit like a secret garden. There's a variety of baked goods, food, and drinks to choose from. Their espresso tends to be on the mellower side - I think it's a medium body, mild & balanced, and pairs well with milk. If you're into pour overs, Detour has an incredible selection of their own coffee bean roasts. Not a coffee fan? No problem. I also recommend this spot to pick up the best artisan style sourdough I've had in this area (if you're not close to Dear Grain Commissary in downtown Hamilton). Crunchy crust and the softest sourdough inside. Perfect for a fancy sandwich or to add to a charcuterie board! You won't regret it.

18 people went to this restaurant last night. We booked in advance. Only 2 waitresses, one for the…read morefront of the restaurant, one for the back. We were told this was a good restaurant to try. Deplorable planning of staff. We arrived at 6 pm. and didn't receive our food until after 7:30. They messed up further because one person's food order was missed. What owner of a restaurant doesn't call in more staff, there was only one chef! The food was okay, nothing great! The server tried her best, but it wasn't good enough. I suggested free dessert, due to the aggravation. She hesitated and then did give us free dessert. 20 % gratuities were added to our bill. A further insult to the evening. 10% or 15% would have been more deserving. We usually give 15% but this was undeserving. The owner's may have been away, or too busy to correct this situation. Will not return again.

The food was very good and fresh. We had a veggie burger. The falafel in it was very good, not too…read morehard. The waitress was very nice. This is a very small room (the front one) but it unfortunately gets very noisy quickly. Not too cold or hot though.

The portions are HUGE, and the food is fabulous, including wonderful homemade soups!…read more BONUS: They also have a senior's & children's section on their very big menu!!!

Amazing classic diner Everything from breakfast to dinner…read more Local gem. Wont be disappointed

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.

What a delightful find after a hike! There is usually a line on the weekends but it moves fairly…read morequickly. Their menu is huge so there is something for everyone. From healthy salads to naughty sandwiches. The best part for me were the apple fritters. Magical! So much apple and perfect amount of dough. They also do a dad joke by the coffee station which cracked me up. The avocado toast and Rubin were both really yummy!

Came for a light breakfast. But absolutely loved the apple fritters. They also do pear as well…read more Well battered with brown sugar coating. Perfect after meal treat.

We went here because I'm usually a fan of old fashioned diners where you get a solid meal for a…read moregood price. This is not such a place. Firstly, there's no wait staff. You have to go to the counter to order. They only take cash, who still carries cash? Food is mediocre and expensive. $10 for a sandwich and another 5 for a small plate of fries. Looks like it was once a busy diner but mostly empty today. If changes aren't made, it will go under. Cant compete with other nearby establishments. I won't be back.

If you're looking for a quick, solid meal, then The Valley Charcoal's your place. You want…read morebreakfast in the afternoon, a burger at 9AM, Danny and his team can set you up. The bacon is top-notch -- it's thick, it's meaty, it's quality. The homefries are the best -- no question. The burgers are juicy, grilled right, and fresh. As for the service, well, you get what you pay for. The prices are kept low in lieu of uniformed, steadfast table service.... I mean, the truth is, when it comes to diner eating -- how much service do you need? One, maybe two refills of the Joe, but after that...a server constantly coming by gets annoying if you ask me. Don't get me wrong, when the food comes, so do the condiments and anything else you ask for, and the staff are all super friendly...but the point is, you're never left to suffer -- the counter staff do make rounds from time-to-time, it's just if you're anxious to get something you otherwise didn't previously request, you have to walk up to the front and ask for it. The Valley Charcoal prices are low, not because they use cheap ingredients, but because they scrape away the useless frills of diner-style table service. I will go back again and again for GOOD food at a GOOD price.

I visited today with my partner, our server was lovely and the place was nice, but my pizza came…read moreout with raw dough. I sent it back for another one that came out raw as well, we had the second one put back in the oven and took it to go. I should have looked more closely at it before leaving, because when I was home I found the crust was still raw and inedible. It was the first and only time I have ever had to send food back at a restaurant. Our server relayed a message from the kitchen suggesting we request our pizza "well done" in future.

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!!

The customer service was excellent. It was cute inside but much smaller than expected. I had the…read moreube French toast which was delicious but the presentation wasn't as nice as my friend who had the same order. The drinks were delicious. I would definitely come back for cocktails.

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!