This has to be one of the best kept secrets in all of Hamilton and Ancaster. I stumbled across it one day while driving to Walmart in Ancaster and noticed some new businesses that had gone in nearby. Boy am I glad I did! If you like a good cup of coffee, and expertly made latte, or just want some decent espresso, this is the place to go! As if this small caffe was not perfect enough with the coffee, just try the desserts, tartufo, handmade pizzas, paninis, and croissants. Then there is the service. Truly a remarkable experience. The owners are not just polite, but friendly too. It has been a very long time since I went into a restaurant felt and that both my business, and my time, were appreciated. This is the type of place you will want to go back to again and again.
The prices are very reasonable. The latte prices are comparable to Starbucks (right across the parking lot), but the quality is superior. Food prices are reasonable too. You can go in for lunch with an average lunch meal costing around 10$ for something that is made fresh, on the spot, all from scratch. The desserts are imported from Italy, as I understand it, and can personally attest to the amazing quality of the Tiramisu, chocolate mousse cake, lemoncello tartufo, and some sort of creme brule thing that still has my mouth watering. Everything I have tried so far has been absolutely delicious, high quality, and great value.
It is a little out of the way if you don't know it is there, but still very convenient. It is just a few minutes drive to Silver City Ancaster and to the link. There is ample parking, and the atmosphere cannot be beat. If you are looking for a place to have a coffee and dessert date, a night out with the girls before going to see a movie, or you would like to go for a Sunday croissant and coffee, this is truly the place. I cannot recommend it enough. I promise you, in no way am I related to the owners; I am just a foody who knows a good place when she finds it. No more Starbucks for me! read more