Denningers has long been a favorite since I was a kid. Mother use to shop at the main King St…read more Location in Hamilton. Today's review is of the Burlington Mall location. Staff are pleasant and always and WILLING to listen which is a rarity in the Hospitality Industry. I know I spent 40 years in the business in all different capacities. Operations, training to franchising. With AI having an impact in all businesses especially the banking and food service business, there is no hint of any staff cutbacks at Denningers. The complete opposite impact is prevalent. The food is always fresh from the kitchen at the sit down restaurant where schnitzels, sour kraut, bockwurst, potato fries are made to order from a very nice sized menu but simple enough to not confuse customers. Latte's are also available as well as tea and assortment of cold drinks. Seating area is large enough to seat 100 people easily and lunch time is packed. Outdoor seating is available and so is a beer with your meal. The retail store has a bakery, butcher for all your meats, cold cuts and cheeses and lots of sampling takes place during the week. The store is immaculately clean and spacious washrooms are available for those trips after consuming a cafe or an alcoholic beverage. Great place to complete some paperwork while enjoying a latte. I am so glad that the Denningers has only improved over the years and they are pillars of the community in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville. Having moved to Calgary for 22 years I missed my visits to Denninger's and their high quality foods. Bravo Denningers of Burlington Mall you have me as a customer for life!

European delights! Missing your favorite goodies from Europe? Chances are Denninger's has them. It…read moreis a magical place especially around the holidays. Go! You won't regret it.

I came out of my way because of the 5* rating to get some filet mignon steaks. The meat counter had…read morea few other cuts of steaks etc., but no filet. He had some frozen bacon wrapped steaks all of different thicknesses. The man behind the counter was kind enough to put together three of similar thickness, so I took those. Most real butcher shops have enough beef filets to cut the steaks a customer wants. The meat looks like good quality, but don't come here expecting a butcher shop or a butcher.

Oh man, Boffo's. How do I even start to explain Boffo's?…read more Boffo's is flawless. One time, Boffo's met John Stamos on a plane and he told them they were pretty...amazing. One time, Boffo's steak was so fresh, it punched me in the face. It was AWESOME. But enough Mean Girls references, let's get down to the meat. THE MEAT. They are the BEST butchers in Oakville, with the best employees. Everytime I come in, I feel SO welcomed, I have never felt the least bit intimidated or like I didn't belong. I've bought everything from meats to prepared pasta meals to lunch from Boffo's, and everything is amazing, everytime. I can't get over how decadent and high-end they feel, but how friendly and down to Earth they really are. If you like to eat, you will love Boffo's. Go today. And avoid Mean Girls references, they really drag you in...I WANT MY PINK SHIRT BACK!!

I love freshly baked bread -- The Brick Oven Bakery is my favourite place to visit when I'm in the…read moreBurlington area. My favourites are the sourdough bread and sandwich buns. Prices are very reasonable. The bread has a perfect texture and taste in every bite, whether eaten alone or with the wide selection of deli meats (love that they will do thinly sliced that melt in your mouth) and cheese. I'm also happy to see that they offer nitrite free chicken or turkey as well. I also tried the mini pizzas. They were ok for a quick bite. The staff are pleasant, and quickly ask if we need help. The deli counter can be a bit slow depending on who looks after you. The place is small and gets busy. Lunchtime is also busy when customers drop in for Italian hot food takeout. Overall, I recommend this bakery. Some of the regular customers recommended the hot meatball or chicken/veal sandwiches loaded with grilled veg so I'll probably try those next.

Italian deli or Subway sandwiches? The people have spoken! The Brick Oven Bakery still stands while…read moreonly the imprint of the Subway sign remains. I'm not sure if this was actually what caused the Subway to go out of business but I wouldn't be surprised. You're greeted with classic deli smell when you walk in. To the right is the bakery counter with desserts like cannolis and cookies. Since it was close to Thanksgiving, there were full sized pies available. I'm told that on the weekdays, that's a hot counter that has great lunch options. The back of the store has the deli counter that has a big selection of meats and cheeses. We went with salami and pastrami on this occasion. To the left of this counter are all the breads. Some are on racks while others are in baskets that you can grab with tongs. We grabbed some kaiser rolls here. The middle section of the store are grocery items. There were a lot of Italian specialties that and artisan goods available. There was flavoured risotto, herbed olive oil, and those big Italian cakes that come in a box for Christmas but was pumpkin flavoured for fall!

Super cool local gem in Oakville that offers a surprisingly large variety and affordable prices on…read moreItalian imported groceries, freshly baked goods, hot prepared food, and more! Every time I come here I find that the average demographic leans a bit older so I'd like to share with younger people especially if you like to cook with hard to find ingredients. This place is especially great if you love making Italian dishes and baked goods like me and don't want to drive all the way out towards Mississauga and spend more than anticipated at other specialty stores, or even somewhere like Fortino's where you get charged an arm and a leg for certain produce and meat. Everything here is so fresh, and I love that they sell their prepared handmade pasta at the hot table for CHEAP. I got one serving of their handmade tortellini in alfredo sauce for just $6.99 and I was able to make two meals out of it without any extra sides or drinks. I haven't tried anything else because they had already closed most of the hot table when I got the tortellini but what was still out looked really good. Their desserts are pretty good too, I prefer their cookies over their cakes as I feel I've had better elsewhere, but nonetheless have a great selection with good pricing as well. Highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area, I feel like even if you came in without the intention of buying something, you'll still manage to make a purchase of some sort lol.

The bakery section is delicious. We've used the catering for hot food too and it always is a great…read morecrowd pleaser. The cakes are also soooo yummy! Only downside is parking (especially on a weekend)

There are several fortinos in Burlington. The Guelph line location is my favourite when it comes to…read morehot food. If you're looking for a good lunch at a decent price. I would highly recommend going grocery shopping then grab some lunch. They have fresh and taste pizzas. They have this deli sandwich which I love is called the Hero it's a bit spicy with some spicy salami and their house spicy spread. My all time fav is their prime rib sandwich! It's so delicious!! They add cheese, onions and mushrooms. With a side of horse radish and AU jus. Best sandwich I've ever had on some fresh bread! Highly recommend!!

Great supermarket, awesome breads.. cheese, desserts and great coffee. Beautiful flower's…read moreespecially for the holidays.

Very good offering and the people are nice. I've been coming here for years. Would recommend.read more

Even though a neighborhood staple in the Polish section of Hamilton, it's seen better days…read more The interior is sad, unkempt and unwelcoming. But when you see bugs on *fresh baked goods* it's an indication of a bigger problem. Indifferent staff, unclean premises and intermittent care and cleaning of fresh food spaces, processes, preservation and preparation of onsite food They do stock safe and hygienic foods that are sealed and are imported. I recommend buying only these shelf stable sealed imported goods. Or from their frozen section NOT made in-house.

They carry Australian and American wagyu. Enough said. And the price points are fairly reasonable…read moreconsidering the quality of meat you're getting. A beautiful little hidden gem of a market! Lots of imported goodies as well, plus fresh baked goods and made-to-order foods.

This is one of my favourite markets, the staff are genuine and friendly and the quality of the food…read moreis second to none

Fabulous family. Knowledgeable, friendly, enthusiastic about their products. Samples galore. I…read morehaven't shopped there for 20 years and came back to the same great place. Way to go!!!!

Located on the basement level of the Hamilton Farmer's Market, this is simply the best place in the…read morecity to buy high quality cheese and deli meats. They also have artisan bacon, an antipasto bar and various other specialty products. Family owned/operated, the staff is super friendly, funny and knowledgeable, the selection is vast, the quality is top-shelf and the prices are pretty reasonable given the quality. They always have various free samples and will generally allow you to sample anything you want. Ask them questions and they'll have good answers, recipe ideas and cooking techniques. Spend liberally and they'll toss a little free "gift" into your bag at the end. Been going here almost 20 years. Love these guys.

Talk about great pizza! Roma has the best of the best when you want quality. Even though they are…read moreunder going renovations at the moment. It is still a great place I recommend for sure.

I pretty much enjoy going to their Stoney Creek bakery; they have variety of products to choose…read morefrom: , pizza slabs (Pepperoni, Garlic & Oil, etc.), variety of hot food for lunches, bread, lasagna, pizza dough, cheese, dessert, pie, donuts and cake. The first time I went there, I got Red Velvet and Carrot cake slices and I can say it was the best Red Velvet cake I've ever tasted. After that, any time I go there, I make sure I add a slice of Red Velvet Cake to my order. There is always a lineup outside the store at lunchtime and I believe it is worth every minute waiting in that lineup, because you will be welcomed with friendly staff and the most amazing smell of food. I would definitely go visit over and over again.