Hayes Common
33 Jellicoe Drive, Hamilton East
Cafes, Eat & Drink
This restaurant has large tables to fit the whole family, as well as cosy nooks to curl up in with a cup of Atomic coffee.
Lovegrove Lane
394 Grey Street, Hamilton East
Cafes, Services, Eat & Drink, Shops
Bring your basket, your yoga mat and positive vibes, and walk away charmed by Lovegrove Lane.
Duck Island
300a Grey Street, Hamilton East
Goods, Eat & Drink
Offering a staggering range of ice creams from popcorn, condensed milk and toasted marshmallows, this is the place to come for your next sweet treat.
Mr. Pickles
298 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central
Bars, Restaurants, Eat & Drink
A fancy yet cheeky bar and restaurant all in one, come here for your after work drinks.
Rocket Coffee Roasters
302 Barton Street, Hamilton Central
Cafes, Eat & Drink
A café and roastery that plays by it's own rules, Rocket Coffee really isn't like anything else.
Bootleg Brewery
452b Tauwhare Road, Matangi
Bars, Eat & Drink
A good ol’ bit of Kiwi ingenuity and a whole lot of hard work has created a watering hole in Matangi, made for locals, by locals. A couple of Hamilton mates came together with a love of home brewing and a bloody good tipple.
The Chilli House
237 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central
Restaurants, Eat & Drink
This (not so) hidden gem located in the CBD of Hamilton is somewhere you’ll want to put on your to-do list if you are traveling to Hamilton any time soon. With its signature red interior and exterior, murals, and neon lights, it’s a vibrant space, topped off by the background of friendly chatter, clinking cutlery, and attentive staff moving from table to table.
Sichuan street food is the bulk of their menu, making it easy to pop along and share a few plates with your friends so each of you can expand your horizons and try something new.
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ANNE FERN COFFEE SHOP
19 Knox Street, Hamilton Central
An unassuming, simple and stylish cafe.
Banh Mi Caphe
Shop 8, River Bank Lane, 298 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central
A visit to Banh Mi Caphe is going to transport you straight to street side in South East Asia.
Brewaucracy
34 Mahana Road, Te Rapa
The headquarters for Hamilton brewers Brewaucracy. Come in to fill up flagons or try the latest brews.
Casabella Lane
Laneway between Barton Street and Anglesea Street, Hamilton
Casabella Lane is as enchanting as it sounds - but you’d miss it if you weren’t paying attention. This little lane between Barton and Anglesea Streets is bursting full of treasures, and with 17 locally-owned stores, there’ll be something that catches your eye no matter your interests.
Chim Choo Ree
The Brewery Building, 14 Anzac Parade, Hamilton Central
An award winning restaurant that has a proud name for delicious cuisine.
Craft
15 Hood Street, Hamilton Central
A friendly bar with knowledgeable staff, offering 15 rotating craft beers on tap from all over the globe.
Cream Eatery
14 Garden Place, Hamilton Central
From the legends behind cult-favourite eatery, Winner Winner Chicken Shop comes a new venture sure to satisfy foodies from all corners of Hamilton.
Demi-Urgos
865 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central
This cosy cafe has fostered a loyal band of followers with it’s quirky sense of humour and it’s die-hard passion for coffee.
Dumpling House
44 Bryce Street, Hamilton Central
For hearty, authentic Chinese food, head straight to Dumpling House, a wholesome eatery serving up friendly vibes and even better dumplings. After operating for 12 years and opening two venues, this family-run establishment has truly made its mark on the Hamilton food scene.
Frank
220 Tristram Street, Hamilton Central
Clean, polished and contemporary, there’s no doubt plenty of thought has been put into the swish design of Frank.
Garden Place Noodle Bar
21 Worley Place, Hamilton Central
Noodle lovers you’re about to win big, and that’s coz we’re going to tell you where to get some of the best noodles in town.
Gather Food House
5A Somerset Street, Frankton
Presentation is key to the ethos at Gather.
GG's
Lovegrove Lane 6/394 Grey Street, Hamilton East
A thriving cafe that feels like a beach holiday.
Good George Dining Hall
32A Somerset Street, Frankton
With a large outdoor area in amongst the brewing tanks, Good George is the perfect spot for enjoying a glass of beer in the sunshine.
Gothenburg
17 Grantham Street, Hamilton Central
Escape the city, come to the riverside and enjoy the best of Waikato cuisine at Gothenburg.
Grey Street Kitchen
355 Grey Street, Hamilton East
An East Hamilton community favourite.
Madam Woo
6 Sapper Moore-Jones Place, Hamilton Central
The flavours at Madam Woo are unmistakably fresh.
Manuka Brothers
129c Norton Road, Frankton
A family business and cafe selling coffee beans roasted over manuka wood.
Miltons Canteen
127 Alexandra Street, Hamilton Central
Miltons' style is bright, modern and refreshing, and with free WIFI too, you may want to order a couple of coffees and enjoy the atmosphere for a while.
Nivara Lounge
266 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central
Well regarded as the ‘place’ to listen to live music in Hamilton.
On A Roll
1/7 Vialou Street, Hamilton Central
On A Roll have clocked up a devout following of local foodies from all around Hamilton. The eatery itself is the embodiment of good vibes, whilst the menu will leave you salivating.
Punnet Eatery
337 Newell Road, Tamahere
Nestled amongst fruit trees, herb bushes and shrubs, Punnet Eatery is a home away from home for frequent visitors thanks to its homely interior, epic kids playground and family-run ethos.
Riverbank Lane
298 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, New Zealand
A place to meet, eat and drink, Riverbank Lane is home to a number of bespoke businesses that together create a charming difference to Hamilton's main street.
Saigon Noon
103 Alexandra Street, Hamilton Central
Located in the bustling city center, Saigon Noon sits amongst unassuming cafes and shops dotted around Alexandra Street, but they’re definitely worth the inevitable...
Scotts Epicurean
181 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central
For a feast full of heart and soul, you’ll want to send Scotts Epicurean to the top of your brunching list.
Sentinel Café
586 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central
Sentinel Café is everything you'd want from your weekday coffee spot. Offering an expertly crafted menu, calming decor and even executive meeting rooms for hire, it’s the ideal place for a catch-up with colleagues.
The Bearded Weasel
298 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central
With the bustling restaurant culture of Hamilton on the rise, The Bearded Weasel brought to you by the creators of Mr Pickles is the fun, cheeky younger sibling serving up fried chicken to the masses.
The Lost Boys
45 Waterloo Street, Frankton
A café tucked away in the back streets of Frankton.
The River Kitchen
217 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central
The River Kitchen team believes life is too short for generic eating experiences and uses food as more than just fuel, but a way to foster community. Dining here feels like a true celebration of local flavours, and local people.
Two Birds
44 Clyde Street, Hamilton East
An oasis of a café in Hamilton East.
Union Espresso
391 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central
This little coffee shop is a one-man show.
Volare
Central
Spacious, light and airy, the café makes a great spot to look out at passersbys or settle in with a magazine and coffee for the morning.
Volare Bakehouse
5 Gallagher Drive, Melville
Bread worth trekking over town for.
Wholeheart
Queenwood
Visit Wholeheart for organic vegetables, eco-friendly cleaning products, or simply to connect with other like-minded individuals striving to live a healthy life.
Winner Winner
439 Grey Street, Hamilton East
East Hamilton is the lucky home of this wonderful joint, providing delicious American-style, Southern fried meals for lunch and dinner.
Wonder Horse
236 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central
The place for good chats, group hangs or after dinner drinks.
Zealong Tea Estate
495 Gordonton Road, Gordonton
A tea estate worth it's weight in gold.