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)!

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.

Ancaster Mill located along Old Dundas Rd. near Millcreek Ct. in Hamilton is a scenic creek side…read morerestaurant in a restored mill which serves up farm to table fare. The property also does events like weddings as well. The restaurant is open for lunch, dinner, as well as a Sunday buffet brunch. They also sometimes do special holiday and chef exclusive fixed menus as well. Parking is available onsite as well as valet parking as well. I recently dined at Ancaster Mill for their Sunday buffet brunch. Price wise, the buffet is $77 per person where it is half price for children aged 5-12. You do get a time limit of 2 hours. Reservations are a must if you decide to go dine for brunch as it gets quite busy! During brunch service, our server mentioned to us that the restaurant often sees up to 400 guests come and go to dine at their brunch! The vibes of the restaurant are relaxing and tranquil, reflecting the property it is in. Upon arrival at Ancaster Mill, there are 2 parking lots you are able to park at. Once entering the restaurant, you check in with the host where you are brought to your table. Even with a reservation you may have to wait a few minutes for your table to be ready. Once we sat down, our server explained the brunch to us and mentioned that if we wanted to order any unlimited beverages such as mimosas, sparkling wine, caesars, juices, teas and coffees, we would have to let her know. In terms of the layout of the buffet, seating and the buffet stations are scattered throughout 2-3 different rooms. Food stations included: - Seafood station (freshly shucked oysters, king crab, shrimp, smoked salmon, mussels) - Carvery station (prime rib, short rib, etc., but meats may change depending on the week) - Omelette station - Crepe station (as well as pancakes! There are sweet or savoury options to create your own crepe) - Fresh pastries and baked goods (croissants, muffins, etc.) - Hot brunch food (eggs benefit, sausage, bacon, seasonal grilled vegetables, salmon/rice, potatoes, etc.) - Fried chicken and waffles - Charcuterie and meats (charcuterie meats are often freshly sliced) - Fruits and salad station - Dessert station (ice cream, pecan pie, carrot cake, brownies, apple crumble, bread pudding, etc.) The food for the Sunday buffet brunch was good! I particularly enjoyed the seafood station with the freshly shucked oysters and king crab. There was staff often shucking oysters behind the station to make sure everything was replenished. During my time there, staff also kept making sure food was being cooked and brought out - never saw an empty station! The lines for the omelette an crepe stations were never long as well. Our server often kept checking up on us and our dirty plates were cleared in record time. Overall, a great affordable Sunday brunch with lots of options available. Great place to celebrate a special occasion with family or friends!

The ambiance of this restaurant is the main selling point. We were seated in view of a nice…read morewaterfall which complements the rustic features around the mill. The menu selection was limited and as expected higher priced. We inquired about the appetizers and were advised many of them were small and really not portioned for more than 1-2 people. It didn't stop us but just good for you to know. The steak frites were delicious, came with as nice crème and steak was soft and tender. The mushroom melt was a little too greasy with the added butter on the bread then aioli and cheese. The fried chicken sandwich was a hit but beware, it's very sauce and will be a mess to eat. The blueberry salad lack flavour and sounds better than it tastes. Our server and the assistants were courtesy and nice however one of my friends did request for her salad to undressed but it came out fully dressed, we didn't make a fuss but our orders were quite simple and the restaurant wasn't busy, we'd expect a regular order.

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!

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.

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.

Pizza!!! For the…read morelove of pizza. But also bread. But it was all a ok. Better late than never to finish this review! Came in between shift changes. They had no coffee. Or at least they didn't have any. Waited for 30 minutes for drip. No refills. Pizza were loaded. Not traditional or anywhere close. Kitchen sink/ was literal kitchen sink. Only thing missing was kitchen sink. Loaded fries were loaded. It was better than the pizza. The itself was casual. Came here during a heavy rain so no patio. It wasn't busy but not empty. Bread / bakery part looks good though. Server : first one was super nice: she had siblings and love babies. Second one was older, almost could by a grandma that doesn't like children. Her vibe was just off. Over all, A OK!!

We ordered avocado toast and 3 different egg Benedict's. All very good and plentiful…read more I wish I knew the name of our waitress she made our meal. Very friendly and engaging. Would recommend

This was such a cozy experience. 19 degrees, snowing & this was the perfect place to cuddle up for…read morebrunch Located inside a quaint hotel in downtown Niagara Falls, it's a rustic lodge aesthetic complete with a burning fireplace in the dining area. They had a holiday bar that was secluded yet super cute. The service was pretty good, didn't take too long for someone to greet us. The food was soso - I ordered an egg Benedict with Canadian bacon & a mimosa. It might be the American in me but the bacon seemed undercooked and the potatoes barely seasoned. My family shared avocado toast and stated that it was standard as well. Overall this seems like a fun place for cocktails and comfort so I'm not writing it off. If I'm ever on this side in the future, I'll try dinner instead.

Food was beyond amazing! Tried multiple dishes and every single thing was full of flavors that…read morewere so good they made yours knees buckle. Service was top notch! 10/10 Ambiance was great for a family or a date night Highly Recommend!!!

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.

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.

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.