50 Best Coffee Shops in Hamilton

“Really love this cafe! The space is super aesthetically pleasing and has such a great vibe to hang out or get some work done. Their coffee, matcha, and hojicha are all delicious, (one of the best matcha places in Hamilton) and they also have pastries that look amazing (though I haven’t tried them yet). Only thing I wish is that they offered different drink sizes because i’d definitely want a large matcha latte 😌 but overall it’s definitely a spot I’d recommend.“

“My family and I have been loyal fans of Phin since the day it opened. The owners and staff are always warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about what they do. My husband especially enjoys exploring their wide selection of coffee beans sourced from around the world.“

“Charming coffee spot in Hamilton! So glad we chose this place for breakfast. The coffee was absolutely exquisite, rich, smooth, and perfectly brewed. I also loved the breakfast sandwich; it was both adorable in presentation and delicious. A cozy and delightful start to the day 👌🏻“

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

“Great selection of photography books. Kindest barista ❤️“

“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! ✨ 💎 ☕️“

“We’ve read about this place for quite a while and decided to try it out. We went on a Saturday morning, which was probably not a good idea because it was a bit crowded and hard to get a space to sit. The people there were super friendly. There’s even a small back patio for one or two tables if you’d like to sit in the summer. Coffees were great, nothing too fancy but they had pour over’s, flat whites Cortado’s and espressos. We didn’t eat any bakery goods, but there were options.“

“The absolute best discovery ever! There is nothing better than walking into an environment like this one, where the owners are kind and caring, the food and coffee are fresh, and the pets can socialize with each other. All around paws-it-ive vibes; I’m obsessed with munchies & so are my pets! 😇“

“I love Daigyo since it opened this summer! The quality is top-notch especially their strawberry matcha latte. They have new things such as pistachio soft serve! The matcha is aromatic, authentic (I hope) and not too sweet. Super cute Halloween decor! Manager is nice. David a barrister is super cute too, btw :p“

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

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

“10/10 great experience! I have celiac and they were great. The server was super knowledgeable. He said either one of the owners or one of the managers also has celiac so they're all in the know of what to look for. Great food! My friend had the champagne pancakes. I've never seen such fluffy pancakes! Topped with whipped cream, strawberries and gold flakes. Great presentation! Would recommend 👌“

“Amazing“

“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.“

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

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

“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 😊“

“Rajiv is always a pleasure to see at Tim Hortons! He’s friendly, fast, and remembers my usual order, which always makes my day a little brighter. His positive attitude and professionalism really stand out, even during the busy morning rush. Keep up the great work, Rajiv!“

“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.“

“my new favorite place. absolutely love the food and the vibe!!“

“You have to try it out!!!“

“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 🙂“

“I purchased a coffee down the street from this location and it was the worst coffee I've ever had in my life. I don't know how they made it so horrible but it was putrid. Anyways, I came to this esso Tim Hortons and explained my situation and the wonderful employee gave me a fresh new coffee. No hassle, no irritation. She was friendly, efficient and made a wonderful coffee.“

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

“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“

“the employees are top notch 💜🤙🏽“

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

“Good variety of coffee. Friendly service.“

“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.“

“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“

“TLDR: Be prepared to wait on Fridays!
This place is popular: Drive-through is jammed from 1pm onwards (that’s from an employee) every weekend. The back crew keep it moving well. I should’ve chosen that option this visit.
The owner asked us last week why we don’t stop by as much as before. Today it took 25+ minutes to get two drinks and a muffin on a mobile order. The flatbread pizza was ready in 5, so it was cooling in the box while we waited for the rest. Had to go back in the regular line to inquire about the rest of the order after 15 min. Had a nice chat with another customer & off-staff in the line while waiting: friendly atmosphere. I know the other crew member was working on two delivery orders & doing another crew member a favour, but maybe that’s the norm?
The pizza was lukewarm, but still tasty. The drinks were refreshing once we got them. The muffin was a muffin, our usual order. So kudos to the sandwich station crew: she beat the clock.“

“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... 😆“

“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 ..“

“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!!“

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

“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 😋 😋“

“The employees were treating so bad. There was an Indian girl and an Indian boy.. I am pretty sure they were Indians so when i went to redeem my survey code they started gossiping in their own language and started laughing which is inappropriate . I felt bad please tell them to not repeat this behaviour.“

“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 �“

“always a delectable expeirence“

“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 was very nice to see Christine again / your a Beautiful Lady what do u want for your birthday ??“

“Cool coffee place in Westdale with interesting beer options, and a wide café menu thats is generally overpriced. The service is generally good, but has been awkward before. Nice to go by, but doesn't stand above and beyond nearby options.“

“Everyone goes to this location lol there is almost always busy ! A lot of studies and peole go grap coffee or pastors and chill and do school assignments etc ! Love love love this Starbucks !my friend loves their dragon fruit lemonade and I so do it !“

“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?“

“Morning girls really great !“

“Yesterday evening, I visited the drive-thru after 6 PM and noticed that one team member appeared to be handling both taking orders and managing the window. Despite being busy, he remained calm and professional. I noticed his name tag said “Ayush,” and I politely asked him if he could personally prepare my simple cheese pizza.

He smiled without any sign of frustration and kindly agreed, saying, “I will make it for you.” While other staff members were engaged in conversation, Ayush took full responsibility and ensured everything was done properly.

The pizza he made was excellent, and I truly appreciate his dedication and customer service. He is an outstanding team member and I will come next time for sure to take this kind of service from him.“

“My date and I went in thinking they might have coffee but it’s more of a Korean tea lounge. I tried the Hokkaido milk tea and liked it ?. My friend had the peach tea but misunderstood and thought it would be like a western tea but she liked it still“

“The food is amazing and the desserts are fabulous“