It has been quite a while since I have written anything here but I really wanted to share some of my shops/spots I love or would like to check out myself this season because they seem lovely as can be! There are far too many fabulous places to list so this is just a snippet. Most are greater Hamilton area though others are a little further away but still very drivable!
There are plenty of coffee shops/cafes in that offer gift cards, coffee beans, tea, brewing equipment or treats you could grab along with a cup of something delicious on the go for that special host/hostess in your life from one of these wonderful places!
#HamOnt :
- Cake and Loaf – Dundurn and the Farmer’s Market (baked goods are the market focus AND in December you can find packaged goodies at Limeridge Mall in their holiday pop up!)
- Relay Coffee Concession St and the Farmer’s Market
- Durand Coffee – Corner of Charlton and Caroline
- Emerald coffee Co. – Barton St E
- The Cannon – Ottawa St N
- Cafe Orange – King St E
- Ward IV Coffee Bar – Main St E
- Mulberry Coffee House – James St N
- Donut Monster – Locke St S
- The Mustard Seed Cafe – York Blvd
#HamOntDogFriendly :
- My Dogs Cafe – Locke St S
- Munchies Coffee Housed Barkery – Upper Gage Ave
#VeganHamOnt :
- Democracy – Locke St S
- The Hearty Hooligan – Ottawa St N
#Burlington :
- Kelly’s Bake Shop (also Vegan!) – Brant St
- The Sunshine Doughnut Company – Brock Ave
#Dundas : Detour Cafe – King St W
#Simcoe : Joy Cafe and Bakery – Robinson St
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Dining out is also a holiday favourite for many! Taking those special to you, out for dinner or giving them a gift card so they can go after the seasonal rush is always welcomed.
#HamOnt :
- Mattson & Co. – Locke St S
- The West Town Bar & Grill – Locke St S
- Hambrgr Hamilton – King William St + Ottawa St N
- The Burnt Tongue – Cannon St E + Locke St S
- Twin Elephants – Fennell Ave E
- Patties Burger Bar – Rymal Rd E
- The French – King William
- Aberdeen Tavern – Aberdeen
- Shorty’s Pizza – Cannon St E
#HamOntVegan : Boon Burger – Ottawa St N
#Burlington : Bitehaus Bistro – Guelph Line
#MountHope : The Pigeon (Catering and Takeaway) – Homestead Drive (Near Hamilton Airport)
#Cayuga : Twisted Lemon Restaurant – Norton St W
#Oakville : West End Social – Lakeshore Rd W
#StoneyCreek : Rony’s – Gray Rd
You can find so many other awesome spots to eat on blogs like Hamilton Small Fries – hamiltonsmallfries.com, TasteHamOnt – tastehamont.com, Hungry in the Hammer –hungryinthehammer.blogspot.com
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Other yummy options for gift boxes/baskets and more!
#HamOnt :
- Hello Baked Sugar Shop – Barton St E
- Dundurn Market – Dundurn St
- The Mustard Seed Co Op – York Blvd
- East Hamilton Cheese Company – Ottawa St N
#Ancaster :
- The Little Gourmet – Hatton Dr
- Tajmahal Spices & Cheese – Wilson St E
#Dundas:
- Beanermunky Chocolate – King St W
- Picone Fine Food – King St W
#Waterdown :
- Harrington Lane Farm Village Shop – Main St S
- Beanermunky Chocolate – Main St S
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Perhaps you haven’t had a chance to make it out to one of the holiday markets this season but you really want a unique or made with love gift! These fine places are either shops or makers you can purchase that special something from.
#HamOnt :
- Nest Hamilton – Locke St S
- Home of the Makers – James St N
- Little Nest Creative – Little Nest Creative – Etsy
- Amanda Farquharson – Amanda Farquharson – Etsy
- Jodie Etmanski – Jodi Etmanski Artist – Etsy
- Simply Zen – Ottawa St N
- Citizen Kid Toy Store – Locke St S
- Munching Monster Chewlery – munchingmonsterchewlery.com
- The Living North – See Instagram for details
- Melabath – Melabath.com
- My Whispering Muse – mywhisieringmuse.com (Spotted at Cake and Loaf Dundurn as well!)
- Smith and Tailor – smithandtailor.com
- Blue Bird Pottery – bluebirdpottery.ca
- Bailiwick Studios – Bailiwick Studios – Etsy
- Josiah and Co – josiahandco.ca
- Girl on the Wing – King St E
- The Red Bowtie – Shop the Red Bowtie – Etsy
- Vamped up Vintage – Hamilton Antique Mall
#Ancaster : Black & Smith – Jerseyville Rd W
#Dundas :
- The Made in Canada Store – King St W
- The Handmade House – Foundry St
#Mississauga : Whiskey Tan – whiskeytan.com
#Norfolk : The Shop at Sweetwater – Cockshutt Rd
#PortColburne : Kayla Marie Ceramics – Clarence St
#StCatherines : Shed Pottery – Pelham Rd
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There are great shopping options for that creative maker in your life too!
#HamOnt :
- Needlework – James St N
- Handknit Yarn – James St N
- Hello Stella Fibres – hellostella.ca
#Ancaster : Needle Emporium -Wilson St E
#Westdale : Mixed Media Shop – King St W
#LocalPatternMakers :
- Kelly – knitbrooks.ca
- Hooks and Needles – Hooks and Needles Shop – Etsy
- Needles and Grain – NeedlesAndGrain – Ravelry
- The Knitty Pine – The Knitty Pine – Ravelry
- MbyM Knitwear – Ravelry
- White Owl Crochet Co – White Owl Crochet – Etsy
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One of my favourite gifts to receive is a book. Nothing beats flipping through actual pages of text!
#HamOnt – James Street Bookseller – James St S, J.H. Gordon Books – King St E, Epic Books – Locke St S
#Waterdown : Pickwick Books – Dundas St E
#Westdale : King W. Books – King St W
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Last but not least for the flower lover on your list why not check out the stunning work of House of Penney on Barton St E or order something spectacular from Thuya Boutique Online!
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I hope this was somewhat helpful and that you find the perfect gifts for those near and dear this holiday season! I will share all of these fantastic places on Instagram and I will share other places I love that are further away over the next week!
Happy Shopping/Eating/Sipping!