Brunch in Hamilton

Hamilton does brunch properly when you know where to look. 12 brunch spots listed locally — this guide keeps the ones with real names and reviews. Check hours before you head out, since small-town listings change faster than big-city ones.

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Brunch spots in Hamilton

Real brunch listings for Hamilton with ratings from diners. Book ahead where you can; walk-ins are a gamble after 11. Check the latest reviews for current wait times before heading out.

The French

★ 4.6 · 1,947 reviews · 37 King William St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1, Canada · Moderate

lobby Hamilton

★ 4.5 · 1,773 reviews · 151 James St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 2Z5, Canada · Moderate

Saint James

★ 4.6 · 1,049 reviews · 170 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 2L1, Canada · Moderate

Undefined

★ 4.5 · 945 reviews · 35 King William St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1, Canada · Moderate

Montrose Breakfast

★ 4.7 · 912 reviews · 195 Rebecca St, Hamilton, ON L8R 1C2, Canada · Moderate

The Standard

★ 4.5 · 529 reviews · 10 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 3L5, Canada

The Bloom Coffee - Hamilton

★ 4.7 · 474 reviews · 533 Concession St, Hamilton, ON L8V 1A7, Canada · Inexpensive

VERLAN

★ 4.9 · 448 reviews · 304 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2X5, Canada · Moderate

COMMA CAFÉ

★ 4.7 · 374 reviews · 301 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON L8L 2X4, Canada · Moderate

Secco

★ 4.7 · 371 reviews · 150 James St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 3A2, Canada · Moderate

Noir Kitchen & Lounge

★ 4.6 · 306 reviews · 137 Locke St S, Hamilton, ON L8P 4A7, Canada

The Grand Hamilton

★ 4.5 · 222 reviews · 69 Augusta St, Hamilton, ON L8N 1R2, Canada · Moderate

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Brunching well in Hamilton

In Hamilton, the brunch rush usually peaks between 10:30 and 12:30 on weekends. Arrive before 10 or after 1 to skip the wait.
Bottomless brunch deals come and go — check the venue directly, since drinks packages change with the season.
A 4.5+ rating with 500+ reviews is the sweet spot: popular enough to be consistent, rated enough to trust.

About Hamilton

Hamilton, ON, Canada (coordinates 43.26, -79.87, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).

Listings for Hamilton come from Google Places, refreshed regularly. Small towns change fast: if a place has shut or moved, the listing may lag behind.

More brunch nearby

If Hamilton itself is thin on this one, these nearby towns have their own guides:

Brunch in Burlington (9 km away)
Brunch in Oakville (27 km away)
Brunch in Milton (28 km away)
Brunch in Brantford (34 km away)
Brunch in Cambridge (38 km away)
Brunch in Mississauga (41 km away)

Common questions

Where do these Hamilton brunch listings come from?

Google Places listings for Hamilton with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews, never by who paid — Dayfari sells no placements.

Do I need a reservation for brunch in Hamilton?

For the top-rated spots on weekends, yes — or arrive early. Weekday brunch is usually walk-in friendly.

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