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    Willard’s Ice Cream

    4.5 (11 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Mystery cone, ice cream to go, and extra sweets!
    Amanda H.

    So far so amazing! Willard's has only been open a couple months and it's already created quite the following. I found out about Willard's because of Sweet & Simple candies. My husband and I attended a local artisan market in Hamilton a couple weeks before the holidays and discovered our new favorite confectionary. The soft caramels are unbelievable. I've tried them all salted caramels, beer and pretzel caramels - which is darker like a stout and delicious! And the salted apple cider caramels are probably one of the most heavenly things I've ever eaten. I recommend storing them in your refrigerator to make them a little chewier as they are softer than usual because of the real apple cider! The peanut brittle was out of this world. The air puffed toffees are so yummy as well. We gave away some peppermint marshmallows and lollipops for Christmas which were a hit. So happy to restock tonight! I also hear that the candies and ice creams are made onsite and available at other locations. I figured we'd try a couple ice creams as well. We got some pints that were on sale for $3.50 each - Mint chocolate chip and clementine. We also brought home a container of marshmallow. There were lots of interesting flavors being offered. While we were in the store we had to try the mystery flavor - which was flavored by Amanda, the gal that makes the candies. I can't reveal the flavor but let's just say out of all the ice creams I tried it was my favorite, along with the marshmallow. Really lovely seating, boutique items for sale and lots of ice cream! So happy to support this local business run by hardworking passionate foodie artisans. We'll be back soon!

    Cute wall art!
    Meg C.

    Wonderful flavours, very kind staff as well! Got the dunkaroo, Oreo, Earl grey raspberry and blueberry thyme flavours. Loved the dunkaroo and Oreo (so chunky!) But found the other two flavours to be a little too icey in texture. The aesthetic of the place is very nice, love the wall art - great for pictures :)

    Gingerbread cookie dough ice cream - great seasonal flavour

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    Review Highlights - Willard’s Ice Cream

    Willard's is a cozy and vibrant ice cream shop and the perfect addition to Hamilton's east end.

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    Mr Puffs - Bueno and strawberry cheesecake puffs.

    Mr Puffs

    5.0(2 reviews)
    2.0 km

    I've wanted to try this place for a while so when I saw it on ubereats, I got really excited. Not…read moregoing to lie, given the nature of the puffs, I did worry that delivery wasn't the way to go but we took the leap anyways and these ended up being so good! They took about an hour to arrive and we got 4 flavours: choco-loco, strawberry, cinnapuffs, and caramel. From the first bite, we were all in love. So much so that my sister had to call the restaurant to find out what kind of oil they fried in (canola) because she felt my brother-in-law HAD to try these. His first bite ended with a "wow". These were sweet but not as sweet as you might expect and despite the delivery time of maybe an hour, still had a great crunch! Our order of deliciousness was choco loco, cinnapuffs, strawberry and than caramel (much to our surprise). We will definitely be trying others! We also got a milkshake and hot chocolate. Both good but the puffs are the obvious standout. Ambiance and service is hard to speak to since this was an Uber delivery but the lady on the phone was helpful enough and the branding of the product is clear and bright. Plus, everything came packaged nicely.

    Oh em gee! You will not be sorry for pulling into this delightful place! The food (puffs - all I've…read moretried so far) is drool worthy. The service is quick and it has a nice ambiance. You can see them make the puffs fresh right in front of you! I got two of their most popular flavours (chocolate bueno and strawberry cheesecake). Will definitely be going back to try some other flavours. The puffs have a light and crunchy taste that just melt in your mouth .

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    Mr Puffs - Cinnapuffs and caramel

    Cinnapuffs and caramel

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    Panini and Ice cream - Oreo Sundae

    Panini and Ice cream

    4.1(29 reviews)
    2.2 km
    $

    A place to check out and try for sure, i'd say is worth the hype! They use Hewitts Dairy for their…read moreice cream and offer loads of flavours. Staff is always wonderful and fairly quick. There's also parking on site which is a plus! My go-to is usually the Unicorn Half & Half (half milkshake, half ice cream), which is topped with cotton candy, nerds, rainbow sour strips. The ice cream used is bubble gum! If you're not interested in their options listed, you can always creat your own! For the piece, you do get a large serving as well. Their paninis are also delicious! I love their Doritos Chicken Panini ($6.99). It is one of my favourites and is something I'd recommend trying.

    Panini & Ice cream has been a great addition to Hamilton's dessert scene & I thought I'd update my…read morereview as warmer times are on their way. AMBIANCE: (4/5) The restaurant has expanded since I've been there last. There is much more seating in the back and they added a picture wall that you can use to take IG-worthy photos with your dessert. The lighting is soft but bright which also makes it a great place to hang out The front of the store is getting a little haggard. FOOD: (3/5) The sizes of the icecream scoops here are crazy. I absolutely love how much they give you - matching the price point in terms of quantity. 1. Oreo Icecream Sundae: This sundae was gi-normous and looked soo good - with whip cream, chocolate drizzle, and oreo cookies lining the cup. However, it was a little unsatisfactory. The 'oreo' icecream they used had basically no oreo in the mix. The icecream itself was bland (???). 2. Pralines & Cream: I LOVE pralines & cream. The kiddy scoop I got was so worth it. The icecream was creamy and thick. Exactly like the ones at Purdy's (my absolute favorite) but at a better price. SERVICE: (3/5) The service wasn't SPECTACULAR but was not lacking. The counter stretches around to the convenience store as well, so they service both. The icecream came out 8'ish minutes after we ordered (only 2 people in front of us) - which may be an issue in the summer time as it gets busier. OVERALL: (3.5/5) This is a store you come back at least once a year just because their pics look so good on Instagram & if you don't want to trek uptown to Biggies Icecream.

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    The Boathouse - high tea spread for two on the patio

    The Boathouse

    4.3(47 reviews)
    46.6 km
    $$

    Great location and customer service…read more Scones: Decent. A little sweet (which I like), served with whipped cream and strawberry jam. Fruit: The fruit was the best part of all our meals here. It was so fresh and sweet, which I thought would be difficult to find outside of California! I also enjoyed it with cottage cheese, which is not so common at breakfast spots in California unfortunately. Tea: The tea is enjoyable but pretty average when compared to bougier tea spots like The Bruce in Stratford. It's not clear how long I should let it steep for for optimal flavor. I preferred the Winter Dream green tea, which was warm and cozy, slightly sweet. I also preferred the McCrae over the Boathouse blend. The Boathouse blend was a little basic for me, and the McCrae had a slight sweetness that I enjoyed. High Tea: Average - a good price and pleasant experience, especially if the weather is nice enough to eat outside (and catch a bald eagle flying by!). My favorite dessert was the carrot cake cupcake. Ice Cream: Yes, ice cream and tea is definitely a good idea! The banana cream pie tastes like your classic Runts banana flavor (the original banana that got wiped out) and the black cherry has plenty of big cherry pieces. Great servings, and we loved that they served them in reusable bowls instead of disposable ones. Would definitely come again!

    A very charming space overlooking the water. The Boathouse is located on 116 Gordon St in Guelph…read more There is parking available right along the paved walkway (angle parking only). If you follow the route, it leads to another bigger parking lot. Parking is free! Reservations are highly recommended. My guest and I made a reservation for two for 1:30pm. It was very busy when we walked in. We got a table right by the door. There were artwork and paintings hung all around the cafe - it was cute. I ordered an afternoon tea set, as well as an extra breakfast burrito for my guest and I to share. There is a tea menu to look at all the various options they have. It was nice to see that they had many options to choose. Our set came with mini sandwiches, scones and dessert and fruits. I would definitely come back to visit - it would be nice to come in the summer and book a table out on their patio.

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    The Hearty Hooligan

    The Hearty Hooligan

    4.9(11 reviews)
    1.3 km

    Five stars isn't high enough of a rating for this beautiful and gorgeous establishment. An absolute…read moreplethora of colors on the inside with custom one of a kind paintings plaster the inside of the resturant with a "you have to see it to believe it" colorful vinyl record wall. I can't remember the first time I came here or where the recommendation came from in my social circle, but I absolutely love everything about the hearty hooligan. the staff are so great, welcoming and inviting in all of the years I've been coming here. each one of them will absolutely go out of their way to make recommendations, talk about specials, or just be social. the food is the most important part for me, I've been going through some wicked health issues which have lead me down the path to rely on more veggie and vegan options for my food intake. thankfully after trying about 50% of the items on the menu, my health issues have not reared its ugly head. If you didn't pick up on this from my glowing review, i will absolutely drive to this place when and around the Hamilton area, its that damn good on all levels with zero faults The pizza pockets are to die for, I grab a half dozen each time i come here because I do not live close to here at all/not in the area often my highest recommendation possible 5+++++/5

    Stumbled on this gem and were pleasantly surprised and impressed! The vegan food was delicious and…read morewe enjoyed the space as well.

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    The Hearty Hooligan
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