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)!

4.5 stars. Great…read morevibe, lovely staff and food comes up very quickly. It is predominantly a breakfast spot and even some listings will have it as "Montrose Breakfast". Nonetheless, they do have a few sandwich options and are open at lunchtime as well. I went back to back days. Day one was the smash burger and I got 50/50 with salad and curly fries which is a nice option. The next day I did the Nashville fried chicken sandwich with the same sides. Everything was very fresh and tasted very good. Both sandwiches perhaps were missing a bit of an X factor that would have me telling people it's an absolute must visit. For example, the smashburger probably could've been a bit more savoury (even greasier) to be a true smashburger, and the Nashville chicken spice level was pretty mild. All that said, it was made fresh and very tasty too, so I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone either. And like I said, I didn't even try the breakfast items which is the main part of the restaurant anyway.

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.

18 people went to this restaurant last night. We booked in advance. Only 2 waitresses, one for the…read morefront of the restaurant, one for the back. We were told this was a good restaurant to try. Deplorable planning of staff. We arrived at 6 pm. and didn't receive our food until after 7:30. They messed up further because one person's food order was missed. What owner of a restaurant doesn't call in more staff, there was only one chef! The food was okay, nothing great! The server tried her best, but it wasn't good enough. I suggested free dessert, due to the aggravation. She hesitated and then did give us free dessert. 20 % gratuities were added to our bill. A further insult to the evening. 10% or 15% would have been more deserving. We usually give 15% but this was undeserving. The owner's may have been away, or too busy to correct this situation. Will not return again.

The food was very good and fresh. We had a veggie burger. The falafel in it was very good, not too…read morehard. The waitress was very nice. This is a very small room (the front one) but it unfortunately gets very noisy quickly. Not too cold or hot though.

The portions are HUGE, and the food is fabulous, including wonderful homemade soups!…read more BONUS: They also have a senior's & children's section on their very big menu!!!

Amazing classic diner Everything from breakfast to dinner…read more Local gem. Wont be disappointed

really enjoyed the ambiance of this place, super cozy and definitely a place i wanted to hangout in…read morewith my friends after a night out. The breakfast we got was the perfect amount for me, i didn't feel super tired after my food. The server was super lovely and I'll definitely be back to try their lunch options!

Service was prompt. Not sure that, including a 15% tip, a $35 breakfast justified the food quality…read more The tiny slaw and slice of pickle was an odd side, beans were a nice touch, raspberry Jam tasty but minuscule in quantity and the frozen tater tots lost my focus to provide this diner with a more positive review.Really? Did someone forget how to peel a potato

What a delightful find after a hike! There is usually a line on the weekends but it moves fairly…read morequickly. Their menu is huge so there is something for everyone. From healthy salads to naughty sandwiches. The best part for me were the apple fritters. Magical! So much apple and perfect amount of dough. They also do a dad joke by the coffee station which cracked me up. The avocado toast and Rubin were both really yummy!

Came for a light breakfast. But absolutely loved the apple fritters. They also do pear as well…read more Well battered with brown sugar coating. Perfect after meal treat.

We went here because I'm usually a fan of old fashioned diners where you get a solid meal for a…read moregood price. This is not such a place. Firstly, there's no wait staff. You have to go to the counter to order. They only take cash, who still carries cash? Food is mediocre and expensive. $10 for a sandwich and another 5 for a small plate of fries. Looks like it was once a busy diner but mostly empty today. If changes aren't made, it will go under. Cant compete with other nearby establishments. I won't be back.

If you're looking for a quick, solid meal, then The Valley Charcoal's your place. You want…read morebreakfast in the afternoon, a burger at 9AM, Danny and his team can set you up. The bacon is top-notch -- it's thick, it's meaty, it's quality. The homefries are the best -- no question. The burgers are juicy, grilled right, and fresh. As for the service, well, you get what you pay for. The prices are kept low in lieu of uniformed, steadfast table service.... I mean, the truth is, when it comes to diner eating -- how much service do you need? One, maybe two refills of the Joe, but after that...a server constantly coming by gets annoying if you ask me. Don't get me wrong, when the food comes, so do the condiments and anything else you ask for, and the staff are all super friendly...but the point is, you're never left to suffer -- the counter staff do make rounds from time-to-time, it's just if you're anxious to get something you otherwise didn't previously request, you have to walk up to the front and ask for it. The Valley Charcoal prices are low, not because they use cheap ingredients, but because they scrape away the useless frills of diner-style table service. I will go back again and again for GOOD food at a GOOD price.

Bardo deserves an updated review now that they have a new name and just celebrated their 16th…read moreanniversary - congrats! I love most items on the menu. Favorites include the arugula chick pea and black bean salad with jalenepeno pesto, any of their baked goods and sweets as well as their pizza. I LOVE that their pasta dishes feature Artie's handmade pasta (the best!) - but honestly was a little chewy recently with the pasta dish I got - could have gone for another minute. The standout for us was the desert - holy cow!! The Really Really Fudgey Brownie was UNREAL!! Sooo good. Service is friendly and helpful; you can tell the employees like their jobs, which helps the food taste even better. Their somewhat recent makeover and rebrand gives the restraunt a slightly more upscale feel which I'm not mad about. I love that you can dine outdoors as well, and bring your dog if you wish.

I visited today with my partner, our server was lovely and the place was nice, but my pizza came…read moreout with raw dough. I sent it back for another one that came out raw as well, we had the second one put back in the oven and took it to go. I should have looked more closely at it before leaving, because when I was home I found the crust was still raw and inedible. It was the first and only time I have ever had to send food back at a restaurant. Our server relayed a message from the kitchen suggesting we request our pizza "well done" in future.

The customer service was excellent. It was cute inside but much smaller than expected. I had the…read moreube French toast which was delicious but the presentation wasn't as nice as my friend who had the same order. The drinks were delicious. I would definitely come back for cocktails.

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!

We came here specifically for dessert and I'm so glad we did. The dessert menu wasn't terribly…read moreextensive but did offer a variety of options. There is also a bubble tea menu which I hope to explore the next time I'm up this way. We ordered "a brownie thing" on a signature buttermilk waffle with vanilla ice cream. (They also offer green tea and charcoal ice cream flavors). As you can see in the photo, the waffle was a decent size and was enough to share (if that's what you so choose to do). The customer service was pretty good, the aroma of the fresh waffles was amazing and the interior was stylish and welcoming. I highly recommend!

I haven't been back to Hazel Tea since I've moved out to Toronto but my boyfriend really wanted to…read morego back to try their waffles. Walking in Saturday night it was really quiet. There were maybe 2-3 other tables that were taken. It does seem like a really nice place to study. The place is clean, with soft lighting, and lots of outlets! We ordered a Belgian waffle, with soft serve ice cream, & the mango cheesecake as topping. The total came to $15 which was a little surprising. The food took a little longer than expected. But it came out looking great. The swirl was sesame & vanilla which had hints of both flavors; subtle and not too sweet but it was a little icey rather than creamy. The waffle was fluffy. I did not like the mango or the cheesecake as they tasted somewhat stale. Overall, I think for $15 it was pricey and I would prefer heading to Toronto for a egg waffle for $3 instead.