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    The Hamilton Inn

    3.8 (863 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Josephine L.

    Had a farewell brunch here for a friend who was moving to another planet (AKA Long Island). The food was....adequate, though to be fair, I only got the Caesar Salad with crispy chicken. I did appreciate that our server gave us a complimentary plate of Truffle Home Fries because she felt she had misrepresented how big one portion was. Maybe dinner's better? Or maybe this place is more hype than substance.

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    Suchi O.

    I really wanted to like this place, but it just lacked that spark. We came in for brunch on a cold weekend and left feeling a bit underwhelmed. We started with the cauliflower bites (Asian BBQ style), which unfortunately came drenched in so much sauce they were more soggy than crispy--you can probably tell from the photos. For mains, we ordered three different sandwiches. I had the veggie burger, and honestly, I didn't even finish it despite being hungry--it just didn't hit the mark. My son enjoyed his short rib grilled cheese, so that was a plus. My husband had the chicken sandwich and thought it was dry. And honestly, for a place charging $18-$20 per sandwich, serving it on what felt like basic Costco-style ciabatta bread just doesn't cut it. Service was okay--not bad, not great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I did like the interior--it had a cozy, old-inn kind of feel.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, the experience was just... meh. Not terrible, but not compelling enough to bring me back.

    Tacos, sweet potato fries, French toast, omelette and mashed potatoes, avocado toast
    Sanchita O.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Recently discovered this cute little place for brunch and I was so pleasantly surprised by it.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu had a lot of interesting and innovative options on top of the classics. I tried the fish tacos and they were pretty good. I got a coffee cocktail that was also really nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Quick service and good food, also right next to Hamilton Park makes for a nice brunch spot on a pleasant day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Eggs Benedict
    Barbara C.

    Hamilton Inn is always reliable, and I always enjoy the food! I ordered an Eggs benedict. The home fries are delicious - You can tell when a restaurant uses clean oil when cooking their food, and it definitely was evident from the home fries. Solid eggs benedict - Wished it was a bit more flavorful / seasoned, but that's certainly personal preference. Friend ordered the Lamb Burger - which was a 10/10! Hamilton Inn has a great Americano as well. Service was great - Our server was friendly, checked in frequently without us feeling rushed, and provided great recommendations! Hamilton Inn is always a reliable spot in DTJC

    Turkey Burger
    Sein S.

    Sat outside with a friend and ordered the turkey burger. It was well seasoned and the side salad portion was generous. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food and attentive service at a cute neighborhood spot![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Bloody
    Chris A.

    Found this great spot leaving the city! Great quality food for brunch, (incredible bacon BTW)- real good Bloody Mary! Service at the bar was outstanding!

    This review is based off of delivery. My burger and fries were a little warm. The burger was flavorful but wish it was hot to fully enjoy. Not only were the fries warm and soggy but I felt like salt or seasonings were lacking. The portion sizes are good because I am now so full. Might have to go again and eat there while choosing a diff menu item to give a fair chance and rereview.

    Cucumber and bubbles
    Sara G.

    We sat at the bar on a Sunday afternoon and were served quickly. Awesome summer cocktail list. Our food came out within 10 mins of ordering and everything was delicious. The candied pecan salad was my favorite item with the Asian bbq crispy cauliflower wings second. Vibes are quiet and classy. Good place to catch up with friends or coworkers.

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    Dara R.

    We moved to JC over a year ago - and this is the perfect neighborhood spot. Chill, quiet on the weeknights. The staff is so friendly and accommodating - and their drinks are really tops! We had the Inn Burger and even though they could have been juicier, the quaint serving and yummy fries made up for it. Def recommend this spot to couples on ransom date nights - and there's so many dishes we want to try!

    Sean W.

    Very poor brunch experience today. The French dip had very little meat and the fries were greasy and cold. The cod on the sandwich was cold. It tasted like it was precooked. Why serve cold fish and cold fries? Nothing was freshly made except the salad. So disappointing. The host was not friendly.

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    Monica L.

    Great food great service Had an amazing meal everything was delicious! Crab cake taating like munching a crab, chicken wings crispy on the outside and tender inside and burger was actually very big and cooked perfectly

    Donna V.

    Very nice restaurant and bar. Started with a drink and some nachos for the table. I ordered an onion soup in an escargot dish. (No escargot??) Only complaint was we paid $15 for a dish with cheese and barely no soup. But it was delicious. Burger was fantastic, grilled cheese with short ribs was also amazing. Steak was great! Service was excellent.

    Salmon and quinoa
    Pri W.

    A cozy, all-American style joint with a nice selection of food and drink. We came in during the happy hour and enjoyed the cocktail menu (would recommend the margarita). Everything on the menu is a win, specially the burrata pasta and the lamb burger and salmon. Decent vegetarian options (have nice apps like cauliflower bites), salad and pasta. Would recommend sitting at the bar and catching the happy hour! Prompt and attentive service!

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    Is the hamilton inn BOYB for brunch?

    Hi Emily! No, it is not a BYOB. We are a full service bar!… 

    I've never been, but am interested in having my birthday brunch. Can anyone tell me if this is a good spot for a 30th birthday brunch about 8 people?

    I had a small Mother's Day brunch here (group of 5) it was a bit of a tight fit, but worth it!

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    I'm already planning my next visit...YUM! First time here and it did not disappoint! I'm so glad I…read morefound yummy homemade ice cream at a family owned spot. There's so many yummy flavors - it's hard to choose! I ultimately went with the rocky road (my classic favorite) and the cheesecake with rainbow sprinkles (because why not!?) and enjoyed every bite! I think the rocky road could've used more marshmallows but that's my personal preference for my favorite childhood fave ice cream. Service was great and allow you to try a couple flavors if you're unsure which is great as not all ice cream spots makes the flavors the same! It's only street parking so get ready to search for that when you come to visit - but it's worth it! And read street signs so you don't get towed or ticketed.

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    The cake here is very good! Super moist, and the frosting is light and fluffy when ordered fresh…read more Unfortunately the 2 cupcakes I got, both alfajores and the chocolate covered one too were stale, like super hard and dry. So get anything fresh, like made to order cakes or things you see come out right when you're there. Otherwise you run the risk of getting old stuff, which sucks that they don't manage that at all. On a Sunday afternoon lines moved quickly and we were able to find seats. This is a cute cafe that offers plenty of savory items and lunches, plus drinks like matcha, cakes, pastries and cookies. There is also a bathroom! The women behind the counter were all nice and patient with my questions, they also kept the line moving and were quick. I had high hopes for the Alfajores as this is an Argentinian bakery but unfortunately the ones given to me were stale. The cookie was very hard. Also the Dulce de leche was too sweet and burnt tasting to me. I also got a chocolate covered one and the cookie in that was also hard and dry. The strawberry croissant was amazing. Never had anything like that before. Not too sweet and very flaky. It has a ribbon of red on the outside which gives it a unique look. I would love to come back and try savory items. I'll continue to stick with the cakes and croissants for desert and make sure it's fresh!

    DDL is elite. They have it all. Fantastic pastries, cakes and sandwiches. Great coffees. Spacious,…read moreclean and cozy seating. Friendly and helpful staff. Super affordable prices. I've never eaten anything that I didn't like. My faves are: milhojas, breakfast croissant sandwich, and any and every cake with dulce de leche filling. I only tiny, minuscule complaint I have about this place is the lack of signage for the pastries and cakes. It would be nice to know what I'm looking at without having the ask. Absolutely zero gatekeeping here. Please everyone keep patronizing this establishment. I need this place to continue to exist in my hood.

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