Denninger’s celebrates 70 thriving years in Hamilton
- Michael Kras
- Posted 3 weeks ago
Many food-based small businesses come and go in Hamilton, but a few notable mainstays have stood the test of time as local institutions.
One such favourite is the iconic Denninger’s: a specialty deli, bakery, and grocer that is now celebrating an impressive 70-year milestone as a Hamilton staple.
The business had its humble start with Rudolf and Frieda Denninger in the Black Forest region of Germany, taking firmer root when the husband and wife immigrated to Canada in 1953 and opened their first location at 284 King Street East in Hamilton a year later, which remains open today.
In the decades to follow, Denninger’s has grown to five popular locations within Hamilton, Burlington, and Oakville, establishing themselves as a prime place for international specialty foods as well as their signature, artisanal deli fare like European sausages and smoked meats that the company produces through their manufacturing plant in the city’s north end.
“We continue to produce authentic European recipes,” says Denninger’s CEO Patrick Denninger. “We take pride in sourcing the finest ingredients, crafting our products with care and preserving the timeless flavors that have delighted generations.”
That dedication continues to pay off. Denninger’s is the deli and bakery of choice for countless Hamiltonians, and they’ve become just as popular for their shelves full of both locally-curated, small-batch products and European imports – from snacks to condiments to pantry staples – as well as a hot counter serving fresh, homestyle breakfast and lunch like schnitzel sandwiches, sausage on a bun, soups, and salads.
With 7 decades under their belt and no signs of slowing, Denninger’s has clearly hit a sweet spot: it’s got loyal customers who have been shopping there since the early days, and newer faces who have also become regulars. The longevity is no accident.
“We stay authentic to ourselves,” adds Patrick. “We balance the mix well of honouring our roots and traditional recipes while innovating enough to reach new customers.”
It’s a winning formula that has allowed Denninger’s to grow over the past 70 years in Hamilton, and what will surely maintain it as a local favourite for many more years to come.
Visit Denninger’s online for more information, and follow them on social media here.
Images courtesy of Denninger’s
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