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)!

Totally great diner experience. Delicious food, terrific…read morestaff and service. Tastes like home.

We love the staff and food is always fresh! Price is great too and the atmosphere is like a diner…read morewhich is nice!

I really enjoyed this spot. Like most of Canada... They did not have unsweet iced tea. But the…read morewaitress was so cool that she brewed some tea for me and then dumped it into ice for me. Which was great. The place is clean... The service was over the top. She even brought me different kinds of french fries to try. I had the Reuben with sweet potato fries. Excellent

Close to the freeway, so very comping you're traveling, like we were. Nice space in a shopping…read morestrip, easy parking Sign when you're walking in to 'wait to be seated', on the wall it says 'sit anywhere'. Almost everyone walking in was told 'sit where you want' but we were directed to a specific table right by the kitchen, close to the register. Nice space, tall ceilings, clean & light. They're friendly & prompt. Pricey for what it is. Food is decent but plain. I had a western omelette sandwich, huge amount of egg, a little dry, not seasoned. I chose salad as a side, iceberg lettuce, couple cuke & tomato slices. Husband had a Reuben & fries, said his sandwich was just ok. Fries not crispy (I sampled those). All in all, very under impressed, wouldn't bother stopping in again.

I came to The Standard last night with a couple of coworkers, and this place was amazing! The…read moreservice, ambiance & food were just spectacular. The waitress was very helpful in telling me about the menu & her top choices. I looked online at their IG, along with reviews to see other people's recommendations, and settled on sharing a couple of items with my husband. Our favourite dish (which was hard to choose from) was the gnocchi! I loved everything about it. 10/10

Had a great time during the long weekend visiting The Standard. Staff are welcoming, polite, and…read moregreat at what they do! Spacious seating. Darker yet still well lit. Food was phenomenal. When ordering, I highly recommend pairing a small plate or companion with a larger plate! I ordered the Pork Belly Barbacoa and shared a small plate of Olive Oil and Rosemary Focaccia. The yogurt in the pork belly had a tarte and creamy texture, and it paired beautifully with the focaccia, which I used to scoop out the rest of the yogurt. The dessert menu was small but mighty. I had a strawberry crème brûlé with ice cream (great for sharing if you just want a little treat). Drink were great. I'm a sucker for anything with lavender.

This is a chain restaurant with an extensive menu. Came here on a Friday morning around 9am. There…read morewas no wait and the restaurant was about 80% full. If you order coffee, you get unlimited refills. I thought the coffee was pretty week as I had about 3 refills and didn't feel wired at all. Staff was friendly and attentive. I like my hash browns to be crispy and theirs was not. The crepe came with 2 rolls like an enchilada. I thought the food was ok for breakfast.

Good service Pancake mix fake syrup so so…read moreI had a similar experience here a year ago- 2nd chance to everyone - no more

My wife and I just dined at Symposium Ancaster for our Anniversary. Very disappointing experience…read more Both ordered Maple glazed salmon as part of the Thursday special. Worst entree we can recall having in any restaurant. Small, overcooked salmon, dry bland rice, undercooked vegetables. We never complain at restaurants but had to tonight. Could have gone to so many other restaurants where we have had great meals. Really bad.

We weren't impressed. We were seated promptly and given menus - they're huge. Drink order was taken…read moreand delivered by a friendly waitress. For the meal we ordered the Schnitzel dinner and Chicken Pad Thai and it came out in a reasonable time. The taste/quality was another matter. My wife's Schnitzel dinner was disappointing - the schnitzels were soggy and covered in a plain gravy; the potatoes were tasteless and the vegetables were very al dente. My Pad Thai was pretty good, but nothing exceptional. For the price of these entrees - Schnitzel $22.95 and Pad Thai $25.95 - we expected much better food. Many of the chairs & benches were worn and the decor, in general, was a bit neglected. The restaurant was also very cold. We had to keep our coats on. It's not worth coming back.

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.

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!

What's brunch without bubbles? Had a gorgeous & filling weekend brunch at Secco - Hamilton's first…read moreProsecco bar. Started off with a glass of Flora Prosecco: a semi sweet cocktail with peach schapps, watermelon, lemon, st germain, & Prosecco. For mains, we shared the ube French toast & braised short rib benny. This was my first time trying ube, and I really enjoyed it! It's similar to taro but less starchy, and it has a slight savouriness to it that complemented the syrup and whipped cream on the French toast so well. The braised short rib was incredibly tender, and that cheddar biscuit - WOW. Literally was wiping my plate clean of the egg yolk & hollandaise sauce with them. Service was friendly & attentive even though there was only one server. What really made this experience special was the ambiance - warm lighting, and modern bar decor pieces juxtaposing the intricate crown moulding on the ceiling & chandelier.

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.

This spot is a HUGE improvement from the restaurant there before. Service was fast; order was…read morecorrect and my kids enjoyed their meals - ordered chicken wraps and an all day breakfast meal; food was flavourful. I've only gone once but am looking at returning to try a few more items; gave it a 4 star because their menu is a bit pricey.

This restaurant has great staff and good food. Great place to dine and not break the bank.read more