The last Opening Soon piece was just in November, but there’s already a whole batch of restaurants that are working on opening and serving the city (some already opened, while working on this piece)! See below for some information about a few restaurants that will be opening in the next couple of months.
Vic’s Sandwiches (109 George Street, Hamilton, ON inside Big Tobacco Kitchen & Whiskey)
Estimated Opening Date: January 29th @ 11:30am
Located inside the popular Big Tobacco Kitchen & Whiskey, Vic’s will serve (for eat in or take out) new sandwiches every Monday from 11:30am until sold out; along with hand-cut chips, classic sodas and $6 Fairweather pints. Their motto: Two Hamilton chefs on a quest to make the best sandwiches in the universe.
Social Media: Instagram | Facebook
Emerald Coffee Co. (340 Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON)
Estimated Opening Date: First or second week of February
Next door to the new hello baked sugar shop, is Emerald Coffee Co.: a unique coffee experience in the Barton Village. Emerald will offer signature coffee flavours unique to them, as well as classic coffee, tea, and pastries, with an emphasis on keeping things simple and local.
Social Media: Website | Instagram
The Barton General (12 Barton Street East, Hamilton, ON)
Estimated opening date: ?
Coming to Barton Street (close to James Street North) is a butcher shop, fish monger & a bread retailer specializing in high end local/organic meats with a focus on sustainability. The Barton General is a new venture from the Nique team, with Chef Christine Mast assisting with the new business. The Barton General will also serve intimate meals focused on off-cuts and local veggies.
Social Media: Website | Instagram
Meltwich Food Co. (2 Locations: 236 King Street West, Hamilton, ON and Westdale Hamilton)
Estimated opening date: ?
Opening up two locations in the Hamilton area (including in the old Kampai Japanese Restaurant location), Meltwich aims “to create the finest grilled cheese this world has ever tasted”. They will serve up melts (their sandwiches), cheeseburgers, creative poutines, wraps, soups, salads and sides – all with creative and fresh ingredients!
Social Media: Website | Facebook
Loaded Pierogi (275 James Street North, Hamilton ON)
Estimated opening date: NOW OPEN
The popular Toronto restaurant is now expanding in Hamilton! All plates at Loaded Pierogi start with a base of traditional potato & onion pierogi, cooked crispy or classic – from there the pierogi are loaded with toppings like duck confit, lobster, kimchi and sauces. Dessert pierogi will also be available.
Social Media: Website | Facebook | Twitter |Instagram
Longhorn BBQ & Grill (180 Queen Street South, Hamilton ON)
Estimated opening date: February 2018
Inside the Anytime Food Mart on Queen Street, an unexpected food option will be found – a takeout BBQ Restaurant! Always offering Halal food; Longhorn BBQ & Grill will serve up options like Quarter Chicken Dinners, Smoked Brisket, Beef Ribs and more.
Social Media: Website
Squares Hot Pot (80 James Street North, Hamilton, ON)
Estimated opening date: ?
Harvest Moon Restaurant may be gone from Hamilton, but the location won’t stay empty for long! The signage on the James Street North Location now states that Squares Hot Pot will be opening soon. Stay tuned for more details.
Brewers Blackbird Kitchen & Brewery (375 Wilson Street East, Ancaster, ON)
Estimated Opening Date: ?
From what we have heard, this will be an additional restaurant/brewery to the existing Rousseau House in Ancaster (which happens to be Frank Panabaker’s old house). Stay tuned to their social media for more information!
Social Media: Website | Facebook
Mosaic Bar (431 Barton St E, Hamilton, ON)
Estimated Opening Date: Spring 2018
Mosaic Bar is a new craft beer destination coming to the Barton and Wentworth area. They have said they hope to be a relaxing spot to enjoy good drinks and good times with friends, featuring local craft beer, cocktails, and more.
Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
We have also heard wind of The Standard, a flat white bar on Ottawa Street, and Nando’s.
Have you heard of any restaurants opening in the Hamilton area? Share them with us in the comments below or tweet us @theinlet_!
