Halton and Hamilton's coolest and hidden cafés
All across Halton are a variety of hidden cafes that you've probably driven by about a million times, or new and thriving cafes that you probably never even knew was opening up. In neighborhoods across the city, baristas are slinging expertly crafted cortados and flat whites, often made with locally roasted beans of course.
Here are some of the best new and old cafes across Halton and Hamilton to enjoy a steamy drink of choice on a chilly summer day!:
Opened in September 2013, Democracy Coffee House serves lunch, dinner, coffee and drinks to take out or enjoy in store. With vegan and vegetarian choices, friendly staff and aesthetic interior features, there is something for everyone here!
Hours: 6:30am-10:00pm (Mon-Wed), 6:30am-11:00pm (Thu-Sat), 8:00am-8:00pm (Sun)
Facebook: @democracyonlocke
Instagram: @democracyonlocke
New York-inspired coffee house located in beautiful downtown Oakville. Was founded in 2016 as a discernible specialty coffee house in the heart of Downtown Oakville.
Hours: Sunday & Monday 8am-6pm,
Tuesday - Saturday 8am-9pm
Facebook: @TribecaOakville
Instagram: @tribecacoffeeco
Opened in June 2007, "My Dog Joe" features organic and fair trade coffee, home-made baked goods, including sweet and savoury muffins made from organic and local ingredients, not to mention paninis, soup and chili all made on site. With vegan & gluten free options as well, take the kids or your group of girlfriends for a cup of cocoa!
Hours: 7 days a week 7:00AM - 9:00PM
Instagram: @mydogjoecoffee
Twitter: @MyDogJoeCoffee
In January of 2011, DETOUR Café was opened in Dundas, Hamilton, Ontario. Detour's cafe showcases the coffees they source and roast. Also serving amazing food, making all sauces, jams, and baked goods from scratch, using locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible. Detour also source and roast their own coffee beans. More can be learned here.
Hours: Monday - Saturday 8am - 5pm, Sunday 9am - 5pm
Facebook: @Detour Cafe
Instagram:@_detourcafe
In addition to a beautiful cafe & restaurant, Kerr Street Cafe is a full service event company with a focus on an amazing catering experience. Believing in a clean way of eating, and a clean way of living. They are committed to minimizing the impact of our restaurant footprint on the environment through use of biodegradable packaging, proper recycling, composting and re-using!
Hours: Sunday - Tuesday 8am - 4pm, Wednesday - Saturday 8am - 10pm
Instagram: @kerrstreetcafe
Twitter: @KerrStreetCafe
