Throughout Oakville, Burlington & the Hamilton area, there are a number of hidden gems that serve up everything from rich espressos to creative lattes! Whether you’re in the mood for a relaxing spot to unwind or a bustling café to work from, your local area’s have something for everyone!
AU79 Coffee
Whether you come in for a coffee, to catch up with a friend or the baked goods – everyone’s invited to sit back and enjoy the buzz of the jazz music and welcoming atmosphere. Combining great coffee with good vibes, AU79 is a local Bronte favourite!
au79coffee.ca | 2464 Lakeshore Rd W #4, Oakville/Bronte

Detour Cafe
Featuring fresh roasts and a wide variety of food items, Detour Cafe in both Downtown Dundas & Hamilton is the perfect place to relax and recharge. Also featuring a lovely patio for the warmer months & delicious homemade sourdough bread & pastries from Dear Grain Bakery for dining-in and take-out!
detourcoffee.com | 41 King St W, Dundas

Lola Choco Bar & Sweethouse
Lola’s is a charming dessert & coffee bar located in Village Square, Burlington. Featuring their exclusive one-of-a-kind drinking chocolate, a wide variety of coffees, tea’s & tasty treats, Lola’s is a hidden gem with a European flare just waiting for you to try!
instagram.com/lolachocobar | 23 Elizabeth St Unit 13, Burlington

The Pearle Cafe
Located inside the Pearle Hotel & Spa sitting on Burlington’s beautiful waterfront, the Pearle Cafe is a local & tourists favourite! Perfect for grabbing a light lunch or meeting friends for an afternoon pick-me-up!
thepearlehotel.ca | 3 Elizabeth St, Burlington

Peach Coffee Co
With locations in Bronte, Burlington & the Hamilton area, Peach Coffee Co has cozy vibes like no other! Offering a welcoming space to reconnect with friends, delicious freshly roasted coffee, baked goods and uplifting messages on their lids, Peach Coffee is a cherished local favourite!
peachcoffeeco.com | 297 Dundas Street East, Waterdown

Tribeca Coffee
Founded in 2016, Tribeca Coffee serves nothing but the best high quality beans paired with a hip New York vibe. With two locations in Downtown Oakville & Burlington, get ready to cheers to great coffee and quality time!
www.tribecacoffeeco.ca | 174 Lakeshore Rd E, Oakville

Vereda Central Coffee Roasters
Vereda Central is a trade café & coffee roasting company committed to brewing the freshest #croptocup coffee! They source their beans directly from a network of famers in Colombia with no middleman involved! Roasted in house, the Vereda way, come out and try their delicious roasts or a bag of their speciality beans at any of their 5 locations!
www.veredacentral.ca | 310 Kerr St, Oakville

These are simply just a few of the incredible local coffee shops you can try this season! So beat the winter blues, grab a friend and reconnect with your local community!
By Trinity Paton