Concession Street

Michael Kras
13 Dec 2021

RELAY Coffee Roasters: the story of a piping hot Hamilton staple

When it comes to our city’s countless small businesses, RELAY Coffee Roasters stands out for feeling quintessentially Hamiltonian. Founded by husband and wife team Jason and Rachel Hofing under the ...

Michael Kras
19 Nov 2021

Hamilton Book Crawl is happening this weekend

A new monthly street event that endeavours to be Art Crawl for the literary set is happening in Hamilton this weekend. Hamilton Book Crawl, a free street event celebrating local literature and the aut...

Michael Kras
20 Oct 2021

Hamilton bakeshop Crumbuns is moving to a new location

One of Hamilton’s best bakeshops is about to make a move. But don’t worry; it’s only going to be moving just down the street. Crumbuns Bakeshop, a staple of Concession Street since late 2016, is...

Michael Kras
19 Jul 2021

Hamilton’s new dairy bar The Parlour deals in sweet nostalgia

A new dairy bar in Hamilton is about to have locals screaming for sweet, sweet ice cream. The Parlour, which just opened its dreamy pink storefront on Ottawa Street, is the Hammer’s latest spot deal...

Michael Kras
14 Jun 2021

A new vegan burger shop has opened in Hamilton

Lovers of all things plant-based, take note: a new spot for delicious vegan burgers, milkshakes, and more has opened its doors on Hamilton. Actually, “new” might not be fully accurate. This new sp...

Michael Kras
19 Apr 2021

Pokeh has closed its location on Concession Street

Hamilton’s beloved poke bowl purveyor Pokeh has heartbreakingly announced that it will be closing the doors of its remaining location at 522 Concession Street. This news comes not long after Pokeh p...

Michael Kras
12 Apr 2021

A new sushi spot just opened on Concession Street

Many Hamilton foodies look to the lower city for the prime food destinations; but the Hamilton Mountain is quickly gaining some fantastic spots of its own too. One example is the brand new Fishing Sus...

Michael Kras
15 Dec 2020

New pizza place Yimee’s has opened in Hamilton

Pizza lovers of Hamilton will be excited to learn that a “sauce-ome” new joint for the cheesy Friday night staple has officially opened its doors on the Hamilton Mountain. The spot is called Yimee...

Michael Kras
19 Nov 2020

The Dirty South opens its second location on Concession

Moving up from its humble food truck origins to two brick & mortar locations in Hamilton, local Southern comfort spot The Dirty South is about to power up the fryers and smokers at their brand new...

Michael Kras
13 Nov 2020

Zero-waste shop The Glass Jar Refillery has opened on the Hamilton Mountain

As single-use waste remains a pervasive environmental issue that has only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, a new Hamilton-based small business is endeavouring to help locals cut down on thei...