50 Best Coffee Shops in Hamilton

“Hands down my fav spot in the GTHA.
Delicious coffee inspired drinks that will change your perception of quality drinks. It's so good that I delayed leaving this review for 2 years. I've tried everything they have to get offer and it all is amazing. They have a drink on their menu that will blow your mind. You just got to be patient and appreciate the love and discipline they pour into their craft.“

“As a former barista and bulk coffee distributor the most impressive aspect of this fine establishment were the varieties of whole bean available from roasters around the globe. In addition, the beans in their espresso machine are changed on a semi-weekly basis. Each visit you may be treated to a completely different origin or roaster.

The cafe has a small selection of pastries to compliment their beverage offerings. Prepared off site but baked in house allows for fresh and delicious taste experience. I had a ham and cheese croissant with everything bagel seasoning and it was flaky and yummy.

I will return to try the rest of their pastries as well as the treat of being surprised with a bean from a roaster from some part of the world I might have never visited.

There is street parking, accepted card payment, curated selection of whole beans for purchase, cute stickers, and friendly service.

The bar staff knows what they are doing, I trust their skill and knowledge. It would be easy to fall into a rabbit hole of coffee conversation with the staff.“

“Another cute cafe! There is a bit of seating, although maybe a little cramped.
Nice options for treats to choose from, but I think my highlight was the service provided by the barista! I ordered a hot matcha latte and I saw her take her time in whisking the matcha while crafting the drink. It tasted wonderful and had no clumps at all.“

“Great selection of photography books. Kindest barista ❤️“

“The best place for breakfast in Ontario bar none. Service is a treat“

“Smalls is my favourite place to grab a coffee, latte or a London Fog!!! I love grabbing a drink there and walking down James Street to do some shopping! The baristas are very friendly and knowledgeable!!! They know their coffee!!! Mmm 😋 10 out of 10 hidden gem! ✨ 💎 ☕️“

“Lovely spot. Great atmosphere, lovely coffee & tea, & incredibly diverse & well-made pastries. Big shoutout to Juan & Candice for taking such good care of my friend and I, despite having to deal with a brunch rush. They also have some lovely hip-hop records in the playlist here; I heard Slum Village when I walked in, and Common when I walked out. Definitely gonna be a regular here.

I can't remember the exact names, but I can absolutely recommend the goat cheese & caramelized onion (?) pastry (best dish on the menu in my opinion), the raspberry danish, and the chocolate & vanilla custard chocolatine.“

“Their delivery service is amazing! A great selection of products, fair prices and fantastic quality.“

“Great place to meet up with friends! Always the best service!“

“Great little place, and so cute that the doggies can come and socialize too!

The front of the restaurant is full of tables and couches in a dog-friendly area. All food and prep areas are in a separate section where animals are not allowed.

Very clean and the food is excellent! They make a great London Fog, and their blueberry Breakfast Cookie is amazing!“

“Ok! So. I can’t describe even how AMAZING this matcha spot is. I just visited it eith my boyfriend after driving 20 mins to come. It’s real authentic matcha. The flavour is OUT OF THIS WORLD GOOD. I got a matcha latte, and the pistachio matcha ice cream. Both delicious but the ICE CREAM is something everyone who decides to go should try. I’ve never tasted a treat aa good as this dessert. The girl was also very kind and helpful. 100/10. Well worth the drive and will be back regularly!!!“

“Amazing“

“A quaint neighborhood cafe with live music occasionally and open-mic on Tuesday evenings. The side patio is lovely with shady spots during the summer heat and plenty of parking. 10 outta 10 recommend 🙂“

“Great place to pick apples. Apples are amazingly delicious. Trees were plentiful. We definitely will be back again.“

“I’ve been going to MySweeTooth for almost a year now. They have a variety of drinks and pastries. I have to say not everything on the menu is my taste, but I’ve still always enjoyed my experience there. The owners are so nice! And I always feel like a valued customer when I am there. Some of my favourites are there Mango Slushy with Coconut Cream Jelly or Ice Cream and their Hot Dog milk buns. Just this week I finally had the chance to try their fresh Strawberry and Mango mochi, WOW! I think the thickness of the mochi really complements the cream inside well. Even if you only have the chance to go their once, it’s defiantly worth it.“

“I had a cappuccino and the gluten free bacon waffle. The waffle was delicious, the bacon was real and think, not grocery store bought. It was great service, great coffee, would be great to have coconut milk as a nondairy alternative.“

“First time here. Staff were super helpful, place was cute and food was delicious. Highly recommend you to stop in. Lots on the menu, you won't be disappointed. Can't wait to come back 😊“

“pretzels!! and just coffee. simple. lovely“

“You have to try it out!!!“

“the employees are top notch 💜🤙🏽“

“It's small but inviting. The service/server was adorable! Bubbly, kind, and so helpful. The drinks and food were DELICIOUS! order a side of the potato cake please. Plus the plates, mugs & simple decor were beautiful. Looking forward to visiting again soon for brunch.“

“Love this location!! Staff are amazing!!!“

“This Starbucks location is in my opinion the very best Starbucks in Hamilton. It has a good vibe! The staff are so personable. My decafs are always made perfectly ? Thank you for bringing me joy!!“

“I have been going here for 3-4 years
Very nice girls and they know there coffee
The prices are fair and most cases cheaper then anywhere including online .
My favourite are popcorn butter 🧈, bacon and maple 🍁, Canadian maple ,butter pecan ,.
And 100 points is $10 off
Again great prices great knowledgeable staff ..“

“always a delectable expeirence“

“Snice the new owner has taken over this tim Hortons has gone downhill from staff leaving to other stores to staff give 2 week notice everything at that store has had is gone

I will review this post if I feel the store has improved at all“

“Our fav is their Half and Half. Tried a few flavours and all seem to be perfect. What we don’t like is the absurd self-made rule of stop serving milk shakes 15 mins before closing. Turned around two times now for being 2 mins late and the excuse that they just washed the blenders. They should honour the customer rather than giving these excuses. When your closing time is 10pm then you should be serving everything on the menu until that time or change your closing time to 9:45pm and ask your people to start washing blenders after that. Good food is one thing but having such an attitude towards customer destroys everything. The owner or whoever is making these rules should take notice“

“I stopped by this location today on the way to work to grab some coffee. It is located in the path on king street.

From the first moment I entered, the lady at the cash welcomed me so warm with a beautiful smile. The store vibe was so cool and positive. It smelled like fresh coffee and donut.

I grabbed a large coffee and I can say it was damn fresh and smelling super nice. You can add your own creamer which is what I really liked about this place.

The whole place was super clean and bright. The lady at the cash was, again, super warm and fast to help. The person who gave me my order as well was super nice with a nice smile.

They have this fresh water and lemon for free so you can start your day fresh.

Price wise, I prefer coming here to other franchise stores, like tims or starbucks. I liked the service and friendliness of staff pretty much alot and the whole store vibe attracted me to come back again.

As it is located in the path, so its hard to find parking if you are driving.

Parking: Its located in the path so its harf to find parking“

“It was busy but I always enjoy chatting with the staff, it is a wonderful place to go

Parking: There is plenty of it at this location.

Kid-friendliness: No seating in here so no drama, I like that. My kid doesn't like going to the other one to many people hanging around the doors it frightens him.“

“Food was amazing, my mom and I travelled from out of town just to try here and we will be back again asap!

The food was so fresh and it was half hour before closing we had stopped in last minute and the staff was super kind and the environment was clean and cute! They were busy until the doors closed! See you again soon!“

“I love this store! ♥️
It has an amazing selection of gift items perfect for all occasions. The vibe is positive and there is no pressure to buy when browsing. Staff is so helpful and friendly. JNGS would get 10 stars if I had my way... 😆“

“Staff here is always awesome .. fast and convenient . My order is always right . I can always depend on them to start my day off right �“

“Good variety of coffee. Friendly service.“

“These ladies are absolutely incredible! Never have I ever left unsatisfied, quick and correct when it comes to orders. Only complaint i have is about the app, its been updated recently and doesn't reflect items that is in store. Such as herb and garlic cream cheese, which is tedious when you aren't able to order online.“

“My two year old is lactose intolerance I dropped in and Chocolate on James had some vegan selections. did he ever love it!!! all the chocolate is so 😋 😋“

“Best tasting bubble tea in Hamilton, chalkboard wall is a nice feature and is unique to D’s Cafe.“

“The food is amazing and the desserts are fabulous“

“The service is great,the wait time was a little slow only cause it was very busy but the employes are so nice and sweet. I got 1 drink when I got there and I got one before I left the mall too but the first drink I got the forgot the cold foam so I nicley just went up to them and asked if they could add it cause they forgot and they just politely asked me to remove the lid then they added it.they were all so sweet and tried there best to make everyone Happy“

“I absolutely NEED to leave a GLOWING review about this starbucks location. Every time I think I have experienced the best possible level of customer service I am shown how they always manage to go above and beyond. Yesterday I came in and stayed until close working on a 28 page assignment recieving nothing but smiles and great service as I continously ordered items to keep me going. Today, I come in and the place is completely packed, every single seat is taken. I mention this while im ordering and tell the lovely staff it is totally okay I can go sit somewhere else. They take time to scope out a free table and find a chair in the back so I have enough space to set up my laptop and now start my next large assignment. I am beyond grateful for this gesture as it has completely turned my day around. Instead of having to go searching for a good place to study I am able to stay in this comfortable and familiar space because of their above and beyond service. I hope all of the workers today get the praise they deserve for going beyond a basic smile with service and constantly being genuine, helpful and kind.“

“I’ve been visiting this Tim Hortons every weekend for coffee and food, and I have to say the customer service from Ramneek and Jashan has been consistently excellent.
Both of them are always welcoming, friendly, and professional. They remember regular customers, greet everyone with a smile, and make sure every order is prepared just right. Ramneek is always quick and efficient at the counter, while Jashan goes the extra mile to make sure everything is clean and comfortable for dine-in guests. Their teamwork and positive attitude truly make this location stand out.
It’s because of great service like this that I keep coming back every weekend. Shoutout to Ramneek and Jashan for making every visit such a pleasant experience!“

“Now it's a habit. Whenever I visit Jackson Square on the weekend, I come grab some coffee and try another dessert. Today it is lemon and cranberry muffin. The staff here are courteous and friendly. Modern, cozy, good prices and TV for relaxing and eating. Nice restaurant layout too and did I mention always clean?“

“Really good, fresh coffee and food. The staff had big wide smiles and an energetic hello.

There were lots of people working, my order was taken right away, my Americano Misto made exactly the way I like it, the egg & cheese sandwich on an English muffin was warm & so yum! (My mouth is watering right now, just thinking about it, lol.)

Several tables and chairs were available to choose from. Both are comfortable.

While there the drive through was continually busy. Fast paced service!

One staffer was great in the nice way she let me know dogs were not allowed inside. Good on her! I had my dog with me. At the front door, before going in, I looked for a sign that would state pets were either allowed in or not. I didn't see any signage, so I brought him in. My bad, but, having a sign would be helpful for the future, for others.

This location is a bit out of my way but will stop in whenever I get the chance. ☕“

“It's good but the parking I not allowed for more than two hours, even for customers“

“The two girls at Tim Hortons consistently deliver exceptional customer service. They greet every guest with a warm smile, maintain a positive attitude even during busy hours, and handle orders quickly and accurately. Their teamwork, professionalism, and friendly approach create a welcoming atmosphere for customers. Truly an amazing team that represents Tim Hortons' values.“

“This Tim Hortons is always my go to for break fast and during work!! 🥹❤️❤️ Their staff is amazing especially Debbie they always give an amazing and outstanding costumer experience! She’s really kind and lovely!! This is also the first Tim Hortons in Canada and I always get good vibes and happy with my orders❤️❤️ Thank you so much!“

“I have been coming to this Starbucks for years now! On many occasions my Americano Misto is started before I get to the order line. All of the managers and baristas have been fantastic!!! And it's good to share a word or two with them and with a few of the regulars there!“

“Morning Coffee ☕️ & Dream Donut 🍩😋 No complaints.“