Check out this cool and funky diner in the downtown core in Hamilton. I went with 2 gal pals and we…read morehad a bit of a wait for a table on Sunday, but not too bad! I think it was about 15 min. Fun vibe & good energy inside with neat art work! Staff is friendly. Menu has something for everyone! Mini pancakes, benny, French toast, chicken & waffles and several different toasts (think avocado or cacio e Pepe!) and smoothies. If you like specialty coffees, you are in for a treat since they have a fun option for a mini coffee flight! They also have a kids menu!

Casual and cozy breakfast restaurant located off of Ferguson and Rebecca in Hamilton's downtown…read morearea. There's nearby public and street parking. Entry is a single door with a ramp on the inside. Servers were quick to seat my friend and I. Service was polite and timely. We both ordered our own "Teenage Feast" which included Two eggs prepared to your taste, thick cut bacon, sausage, choice of toast, served with dutch mini pancakes, butter parsley home fries / salad or half & half. I opted for scrambled eggs, home fries, and rye (they also had sourdough as an option!) The meal was very filling, could definitely be shared between two peckish people or saved as left overs for later. Meal has a blend of sweet and savoury, leaning more on the sweet side. The sausage is sweeter than others (I enjoy this but I know it's not for everyone. The Dutch pancakes are so cute and little, coated in icing sugar, and served with maple syrup on the side to dip. For drinks I ordered the Maple Foam Cold Brew. Make sure to stir/not put your straw at the bottom of the drink or you'll get a hit of maple! Once it's stirred it tastes great. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu (I'm eyeing the coffee flights)!

Great little breakfast place -…read more try to get in when it's not busy otherwise the food does take a while :)

The best turkey bacon club you will ever find!! Homemade soups are always the best…read more Definitely stop if you are ever in the area!

Typical dinner ambiance.Really good service. Kind, polite and helpful wait staff. I ordered the…read morechicken stir fry. It was full of fresh and perfectly cooked vegetables. The chicken was very good with a light sauce. I really enjoyed it and felt like I was having a really healthy meal.

The food quality is definitely below average here. Cooking is very weird even it's just simple…read morefood. I got a roast beef open sandwich and chicken with salad. Both beef and chicken were flavourless and super dry. The strawberries inside the salad have gone bad. The bread for the open sandwich was soggy. Terrible food.

We've been to AJ's twice this year. It's your basic diner, with a basic diner menu…read more Both visits for us have been for breakfast. The servings are hearty and the food is really good, but nothing fancy. On our first visit, we ordered a veggie omelette and a 3-cheese omelette and shared them. Both were delicious and piping hot, with a large serving of home fries on the side and an orange slice. They're also served with toast, but we didn't bother as there was no gluten-free option (which we prefer). Regardless, it was TONS of food and I wasn't even able to finish it despite having no toast. On our second visit, I had the omelette special, with a little bit of everything in it and again it was a HUGE serving which I couldn't finish and it was delicious. My husband had steak and eggs and his was a hearty serving too. He couldn't even look at food until around 8pm that night, which shows you what a huge amount of protein he had. The servers are very friendly and efficient and the restaurant is clean, as are the washrooms. As diners go, I'd say this is definitely one of the better ones and if we're in the Waterdown area again, looking for breakfast we'll most likely return.

We were regular customer (going for breakfast every week for the past 2 years) today we sat down (2…read moreof us) at a table of 4 and were asked to leave because another group of 4 arrived and wanted that specific table It seems like they are more concern about making money short term versus taking care of their loyal customers I am never to go there again

From food to service and cleanliness this place gets a 10/10. One of the most flavourful waffles we…read morehave ever had. Yogurt bowl was delicious and generous with toppings. My cappuccino was perfect!

The Cannon on Ottawa Street is a fantastic spot--great location with an excellent selection of…read morecoffee and pastries. Cozy, welcoming, and always a pleasure to stop in.

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.

I really enjoyed this location. Great food and service. Not overpriced like pur and simple. Better…read moreservice too!

Last customer of the night. Very generous scoops of ice…read morecream, great selection of flavours! Stopped by during the cactus festival. Will definitely come back to try the breakfast menu and other desserts.

Got the maple walnut ice cream sandwich ($5) and I thought it was okay. The ice cream is sticky and…read morenot abundant. I was disappointed in the cookie though; although they were quite big, and chocolate chip, I don't like the white sugar taste in it. It's a crispy cookie, not a chewy one. Feel like this is a standard diner. Just went here because it was really hot outside and I wanted something cold and sweet.

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.

What dinner? The 3 of us arrived, placed our orders for mains with Nacho platter as an appy.... An…read morehour and 10min later we asked "would you know where our order is?".. the waitress said "oh I'll check" .... Long story short, she said "the order never made it to the kitchen... but the Nachos will be ready in 5"... wtf? This was wrong on a few levels including the waitress not checking on status until we asked? Over an hour later?? It wasn't just us. Others were receiving food in ad-hoc portions. We left.. went to Turtle Jacks up the road... Never will we go back and I would highly advise on avoiding this place.

We made a reservation with our waitress the Friday before we arrived. When we arrived there was no…read morereservation and no tables available. Shit show!