- Michael Kras
- 05 Aug 2020
Dundas coffee shop Grupetto returns, rebrands as Cafe Domestique
Not long after one of the city’s hidden gem coffee shops announced it would be closing under the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic, its ownership has announced the shop’s return in a new location...
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- Michael Kras
- 13 Jul 2020
Emerald Coffee Co. has changed ownership
A beloved Barton Street coffee fixture is going through some considerable changes. Last week, the current owners and founders of Emerald Coffee Co., a chic café in Hamilton’s burgeoning Barton Vill...
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- Michael Kras
- 26 Jun 2020
Mikel Coffee Company has opened its doors in Hamilton
Amid a sad string of closures for local restaurants, bars, and cafes during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s heartening to see new spots opening up; including a new location for a European coffee chain t...
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- Michael Kras
- 04 May 2020
Dundas coffee spot Grupetto closes permanently amid COVID-19
In one of what could very well be an oncoming string of closures for local independent businesses, Downtown Dundas coffee staple Grupetto has announced that it will be permanently closing its doors am...
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- Michael Kras
- 31 Mar 2020
Someone has stolen the pride flag from outside of Emerald Coffee Co.
An unknown thief has stolen the pride flag hanging from the façade of Hamilton’s Emerald Coffee Co. Emerald Coffee Co., a cozy and chic café nestled in downtown’s burgeoning Barton Village, has ...
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- Michael Kras
- 07 Mar 2020
Tim Hortons not accepting reusable cups amid coronavirus concerns
Amidst ongoing global concerns about the spread and potential outbreak of coronavirus disease, national coffee chain Tim Hortons is temporarily halting the use of customers’ reusable cups. The actio...
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- Michael Kras
- 20 Feb 2020
The Nook Cafe in Hamilton has suddenly closed its doors
It’s a sad day for local coffee lovers, as one of Hamilton’s beloved independent cafes has suddenly, indefinitely closed its doors. The Nook Café, a hidden gem of a coffee shop on Bold Street jus...
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- Michael Kras
- 20 Feb 2020
Roll Up the Rim is returning in Hamilton, but with some major changes
Prepare those thumbs, Hamilton coffee lovers: Tim Hortons’ iconic Roll Up the Rim contest is making its return. There’s a catch, though. In an effort to make the nationwide contest more eco-friend...
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- Michael Kras
- 25 Jan 2020
Martello Restaurant is opening soon on James North
Another exciting addition to Hamilton’s overflowing Italian food scene is finally set to open its doors on James North. Martello, the hotly anticipated new Italian restaurant, has finally released a...
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- Oluseyi Olomodosi
- 24 Jan 2020
Trueshot Coffee is set for its official grand opening this Saturday
Kevin Lau’s coffee journey has been a years-long process with a consistent theme of growth. As Trueshot Coffee, his first foray into coffee shop ownership gets set for its grand opening event this ...
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