Kathleen's Guidebook
Parks
My favourite parks within walking distance
4 minute walk to Pier 4 Park which has a tugboat and splash pad.
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Pier 4 Park
64 Leander Dr4 minute walk to Pier 4 Park which has a tugboat and splash pad.
8 minute walk away. Features an outdoor roller rink in the summer and skating rink in the winter.
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Outdoor Skating Rink at Pier 8
47 Discovery Dr8 minute walk away. Features an outdoor roller rink in the summer and skating rink in the winter.
4 minute walk away. Features public boat launch and pedestrian trails
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Parque Bayfront
200 Harbour Front Dr4 minute walk away. Features public boat launch and pedestrian trails
Coffee
My favourite coffee spots within walking distance
Admittedly, not the best coffee but their freshly made donuts are definitely worth the trip. Try the cherry loop! (3 min walk away)
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Grandad's Donuts
574 James St NAdmittedly, not the best coffee but their freshly made donuts are definitely worth the trip. Try the cherry loop! (3 min walk away)
My fav spot for coffee before strolling along James Street North. You won't regret picking up a bag of Sam James Coffee beans! (20 min walk away)
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Smalls Coffee
8 Cannon St EMy fav spot for coffee before strolling along James Street North. You won't regret picking up a bag of Sam James Coffee beans! (20 min walk away)
Good coffee and delicious brunch. Try the Drive Thru breakfast sandwich. (18 min walk away)
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Saint James
170 James St NGood coffee and delicious brunch. Try the Drive Thru breakfast sandwich. (18 min walk away)
Classic coffee house vibes with a lovely side patio. (20 min walk away)
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Mulberry Street Coffeehouse
193 James St NClassic coffee house vibes with a lovely side patio. (20 min walk away)
Bakeries
My favourite bakeries within walking distance
The best Portuguese custard tarts & cheap and delicious sandwiches! (17 min walk away)
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Ola Bakery & Pastry
230 James St NThe best Portuguese custard tarts & cheap and delicious sandwiches! (17 min walk away)
The absolute best fresh bread in town! They also offer a selection of delicious pastries and sandwiches. (20 min walk away)
Dear Grain Commissary
The absolute best fresh bread in town! They also offer a selection of delicious pastries and sandwiches. (20 min walk away)
Delicious sandwiches and the sweetest treats. You shouldn't leave without a freshly made cannoli! (22 min walk away)
Pane Del Sole
175 John St NDelicious sandwiches and the sweetest treats. You shouldn't leave without a freshly made cannoli! (22 min walk away)
Classic Hamilton spot serving delicious assorted sandwiches and hot foods. (19 min walk away)
Bonanza Bakery
100 Murray St EClassic Hamilton spot serving delicious assorted sandwiches and hot foods. (19 min walk away)
Brunch
My favourite brunch spots within walking distance
Green Bar - James St
Plant based eatery and smoothie bar. (15 min walk away)
Stylish cafe also serving small plates. In the warmer months, enjoy a glass of wine at one of their outdoor tables. (14 min walk away)
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SYNONYM
328 James St NStylish cafe also serving small plates. In the warmer months, enjoy a glass of wine at one of their outdoor tables. (14 min walk away)
Stylish brunch spot. Try the Champagne Pancakes! (30 min walk away)
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Motel Restaurant
359 Barton St EStylish brunch spot. Try the Champagne Pancakes! (30 min walk away)
Colourful, 80s inspired diner serving all day breakfast. Their festive short stack never disappoints. (26 min walk away)
Electric Diner
Colourful, 80s inspired diner serving all day breakfast. Their festive short stack never disappoints. (26 min walk away)
Amazing back patio. Try the stuffed brioche, drool! They also have delicious pasta + pizza for dinner. (15 min walk away)
Martello Restaurant
Amazing back patio. Try the stuffed brioche, drool! They also have delicious pasta + pizza for dinner. (15 min walk away)
Dinner
My favourite dinner spots within walking distance
Casual atmosphere serving the best piri piri chicken. Their poutine is out this world! (16 min walk away)
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Charred Rotisserie House
244 James St NCasual atmosphere serving the best piri piri chicken. Their poutine is out this world! (16 min walk away)
Seasonally inspired restaurant and pizzeria. The crust of their classic pepperoni is rimmed with everything bagel spice, so good! (29 min walk)
Bardō James St. Hamilton
Seasonally inspired restaurant and pizzeria. The crust of their classic pepperoni is rimmed with everything bagel spice, so good! (29 min walk)
French Tavern with romantic vibes serving the best Steak. They also have a raw oyster bar and serve amazing brunch! (10 min walk away)
Le Tambour Tavern
French Tavern with romantic vibes serving the best Steak. They also have a raw oyster bar and serve amazing brunch! (10 min walk away)
Traditional Italian restaurant serving the absolute best creamy espresso martinis in town! (20 min walk away)
Claudio's
191 James St NTraditional Italian restaurant serving the absolute best creamy espresso martinis in town! (20 min walk away)
Moody atmosphere serving creative and exotic meat dishes. They also serve brunch! (20 min walk away)
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Rapscallion Rogue Eatery
178 James Street NorthMoody atmosphere serving creative and exotic meat dishes. They also serve brunch! (20 min walk away)
Elegant yet casual atmosphere specializing in French cuisine. Also serves delicious brunch! (32 min walk away)
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The French
37 King William StElegant yet casual atmosphere specializing in French cuisine. Also serves delicious brunch! (32 min walk away)
Pizza
My favourite pizza places
The best NYC style pizza you'll ever eat. Highly recommend the NY Cheese. Delivery available through Uber eats
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Shorty's Pizza
1099 Cannon St EThe best NYC style pizza you'll ever eat. Highly recommend the NY Cheese. Delivery available through Uber eats
The best Roman style pizza you'll ever eat. Highly recommend the Michel Angelo. Delivery available through Uber eats.
Flora Pizzeria
The best Roman style pizza you'll ever eat. Highly recommend the Michel Angelo. Delivery available through Uber eats.
The best Detroit style pizza you'll ever eat. Highly recommend the Dill Pickle (give it a chance). Also a super fun Tiki bar with great cocktails.
Maipai
The best Detroit style pizza you'll ever eat. Highly recommend the Dill Pickle (give it a chance). Also a super fun Tiki bar with great cocktails.
Decent pizza for a great deal. To be fair, my other recommendations are definitely better but you can't beat the price and it's just around the corner. (3 min walk away)
Weston Pizza And Wings
Decent pizza for a great deal. To be fair, my other recommendations are definitely better but you can't beat the price and it's just around the corner. (3 min walk away)
Groceries
My fav vendor is Joshy's Good Eats for the best lox+ bagels. Market closed Sun/Mon/Wed (20 min walk away)
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Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York BlvdMy fav vendor is Joshy's Good Eats for the best lox+ bagels. Market closed Sun/Mon/Wed (20 min walk away)
Fortinos
50 Dundurn St SOpen daily from 7am until 9pm (closes sunday at 8pm)
Food Basics
Discount grocer open 8am until 9pm (Saturday & Sunday closes at 8pm)
Amazing, local fair trade grocer with a lovely cafe. Highly recommend the chocolate croissants!
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Strathcona Market
460 York BoulevardAmazing, local fair trade grocer with a lovely cafe. Highly recommend the chocolate croissants!