The Bloom Coffee

Visited: July 30, 2025
Location: 533 Concession St., Hamilton, ON
Parking: Street parking / Passport 
Website: https://thebloomcoffee.ca

The Bloom Coffee is a hidden gem that deserves your attention. The inside features a welcoming, large and cozy atmosphere. This cafe's large seating area is one of its best qualities. Whether you're looking for a quiet corner to read or a spacious table for a group meeting, you'll find plenty of options to suit your needs. Additionally, the friendly staff is always happy to help, which enhances your overall experience. Gentle background music sets the perfect mood, offering a space to unwind or work.

 

Now let’s talk about the coffee—it's nothing short of delightful! The team ensures each cup is rich and flavorful, crafting it with care. And if you're lucky, you might even score some freebies during special promotions or happy hours. For example, I received this beautiful bottle for free!

Reliable Wi-Fi is available for those who wish to stay connected while enjoying their coffee, making it easy to work or check emails. With such an inviting environment and delicious offerings, this cafe isn’t just a place to grab coffee; it’s a community hub that keeps customers coming back for more. Don’t miss out on experiencing all it offers!

Stillwaters, Paris ON

Date: June 17, 2020 

Place: Stillwaters Plate & Pour 

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After three months of isolation and looking at the words closed, closed, closed everywhere, I quickly reserved a patio table at Stillwaters when I heard restaurants were opening. I first heard of Stillwaters in a Facebook post. 

Such an inviting view!

 

After looking over the one-page menu, I decided on the chef’s soup of the day—cream of cauliflower with cheddar. The flavour was perfect for me, not too salty; the texture was creamy; the presentation was inviting. It arrived hot. 

As soon as customers left, the tables were sanitized, and the plates were cleared away quickly. I never felt rushed. The restaurant patio is spacious, and umbrellas provide shade. There was no loud music—which I appreciated. I recommend making reservations.

Parking: free street parking

Summary: Left me with a favourable I’ll-be-back impression!

Link: Stillwaters Plate & Pour

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If you need to walk off that wonderful food, check out the scenes nearby that await you :) 

The Windmill Country Market

Date Visited: July 4, 2018
Place/City: The Windmill Country Market, Mount Pleasant, ON
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What a treat to spend time in this establishment!

 

I experienced fast service, looked through an inexpensive menu board, sat in a large seating area, and browsed to my heart's content in their downstairs and upstairs store where I picked cottage furniture for my vision board. I am definitely returning to enjoy another meal.

Intro

I adore finding cafes, restaurants, nature trails, waterfalls, unique stores, art galleries, and more in the Hamilton/Burlington/Dundas area. Discovering places helps make every day enjoyable for me and for my camera ;). I'll be sharing photos, haiku, restaurant reviews, and anything else I can think of.

Grimsby Waterfront Trail

Today I made a quick jaunt to The Grimsby Waterfront Trail--.quick because of the heat. I was delighted to see how clear the water was. Not a weed in sight. At the top is a large parking lot, a gazebo with picnic tables. You reach the beach by descending a ramp. There's plenty of shady places to enjoy.

Along the rock wall are stones, branches, and trees that waves jammed into the rock. I would have missed this had it not been for my companion's eagle eye. It's fascinating to see what washes up on shore!