Kathleen's Guidebook

Kathleen
Kathleen's Guidebook

Parks

My favourite parks within walking distance
4 minute walk to Pier 4 Park which has a tugboat and splash pad.
46 locals recommend
Pier 4 Park
64 Leander Dr
46 locals recommend
4 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.
18 locals recommend
Outdoor Skating Rink at Pier 8
47 Discovery Dr
18 locals recommend
8 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
102 locals recommend
Bayfront Park
200 Harbour Front Dr
102 locals recommend
4 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)
17 locals recommend
Grandad's Donuts
574 James St N
17 locals recommend
Admittedly, 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)
16 locals recommend
Smalls Coffee
8 Cannon St E
16 locals recommend
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)
Good coffee and delicious brunch. Try the Drive Thru breakfast sandwich. (18 min walk away)
21 locals recommend
Saint James
170 James St N
21 locals recommend
Good 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)
48 locals recommend
Mulberry Street Coffeehouse
193 James St N
48 locals recommend
Classic 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)
11 locals recommend
Ola Bakery & Pastry
230 James St N
11 locals recommend
The 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 N
Delicious 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 E
Classic Hamilton spot serving delicious assorted sandwiches and hot foods. (19 min walk away)

Brunch

My favourite brunch spots within walking distance
Plant based eatery and smoothie bar. (15 min walk away)
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)
15 locals recommend
SYNONYM
328 James St N
15 locals recommend
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)
Stylish brunch spot. Try the Champagne Pancakes! (30 min walk away)
15 locals recommend
Motel Restaurant
359 Barton St E
15 locals recommend
Stylish 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)
19 locals recommend
Charred Rotisserie House
244 James St N
19 locals recommend
Casual 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 N
Traditional 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)
12 locals recommend
Rapscallion Rogue Eatery
178 James Street North
12 locals recommend
Moody 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)
38 locals recommend
The French
37 King William St
38 locals recommend
Elegant 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
12 locals recommend
Shorty's Pizza
1099 Cannon St E
12 locals recommend
The 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)
83 locals recommend
Hamilton Farmer's Market
35 York Blvd
83 locals recommend
My fav vendor is Joshy's Good Eats for the best lox+ bagels. Market closed Sun/Mon/Wed (20 min walk away)
Open daily from 7am until 9pm (closes sunday at 8pm)
93 locals recommend
Fortinos
50 Dundurn St S
93 locals recommend
Open daily from 7am until 9pm (closes sunday at 8pm)
Discount grocer open 8am until 9pm (Saturday & Sunday closes 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!
23 locals recommend
Strathcona Market
460 York Boulevard
23 locals recommend
Amazing, local fair trade grocer with a lovely cafe. Highly recommend the chocolate croissants!