Boston Pizza — Restaurant in Hamilton

I had to get out of the house on this day 09/04/2023 never been to this Boston Pizza before (maybe many years ago). On this particular day, I wanted to watch the Hamilton Ti-Cat VS Toronto Argos Labour Day Classic football game. As my TV provider (won’t mention any names BELL Canada) totally screwed up my services, as my wife & I recently moved back to the West-End of Hamilton, ON. Made the mistake of changing Providers, in any event, after a major “blow out” (verbally) with the wife, and not wanting to miss this Classic of Labour Day game I headed here. I arrived about 2:00 P.M. to make sure I got a seat at the bar. There were lots of seats and plenty of large screen TV’s set up at bar to see (all with sports programming on). From the moment I arrived and left, all staff on hand were friendly, accommodating and working diligently. Personally I don’t drink alcohol, but was vey surprised and pleased that this Boston Pizza carried one of my favourite non-alcoholic beers (Heineken 0.0% alcohol content). The bartender that was working this shift, this day was very efficient, friendly and competent at her job. Not that race has anything to do with a job, there was many waitresses behind the bar getting orders prepared. The waitress I had was a Black African American young lady. Never caught the names, as there was no name tags nor I’m not a regular here. Asked for the correct channel to be put on and she had asked the Manager (I assumed) and all channels were promptly changed to the Ti-Cat game. While there I downed a couple ice cold 0.0% non alcohol beers (wasn’t pressured or hurried to drink). The bartender asked me in intervals, I was OK and wished to order anything to eat. In which I did eventually, started off with the French Onion soup. Very quick service, brought right up to the bar, where I was seated. The broth was very unique, plenty of onions throughout, two giant croutons in centre (found it lacked a bit of cheese) compared to other French Onion soups I’ve had elsewhere, but was still tasty. After a while, watching the Ti-Cats losing and playing terrible in this game (1st Half) I ordered an individual size (8”) pepperoni pizza. I asked if they could do a thin crust Bartender said ( they would do their best) to accommodate my request. Pizza was served very quickly and promptly also. Delivered and served to myself at the bar again by another associate. The pizza was piping hot, had plenty of pepperoni on it, had enough mozzarella cheese on it, and a very tasty pizza sauce, with a nice thin crust 10/10 for the pizza. Followed this with Boston Pizza’s ice cold Lemonade. That was very good also. At this point , the Ti-Cats we’re smelling the game out (end of 1st Half) losing 17-4 and playing poorly. I asked the busy bartender for my tab (bill) and paid via credit card. I left after experiencing an over all good atmosphere. There were lots of other patrons, sitting at tables and enjoying their food and beverages too. I wouldn’t hesitate in coming back again, bringing my wife this time. BTW Ti-Cats ended up losing the game, FINAL score being Toronto Argos 41- Hamilton Tigercats 28. Happy I didn’t see the remainder of that fiasco ( being a Ti-Cat fan). All in all, I would give this Restaurant/Sports Bar a high recommendation to check it...

Our gal was very friendly, but didn't take away dirty dishes. We had to push them to the end of the table and when she gave us the bills, she walked away empty handed.

There were two large groups in the bar area. We were part of the 2nd large group and we had reservations. The first group was trying to leave when we arrived. Again dirty dishes left on the tables when they were leaving. We sat at a dirty table and put the dishes at the edge of table. When we didn't get service, we moved to a different table closer to our group. Again, more dirty dishes. People gone. No service again, we went with our group as they shoved over to let us in. She didn't come to our table for 10 mins approx. We also didn't know we had to push a button on the stand up menu to get the waitress over. Still took 5 mins. To be fair it WAS busy in there. We went to the bar to get drinks. then waited the 10-15 minutes for the waitress to take order. (I should also say, I was in the restaurant business for 17 years. ) It was 12 degrees outside and the wind coming down the window felt like it was open. Apparently it was the air conditioning on. The vents were facing the windows and came right down on my back and shoulders. It was so cold we got our coats out of the car. We asked them several times to turn off. Which they did, but it would turn back on occasionally. The bathroom had some toilet paper on the floor and a bunch of paper towels. The group before us were young teens which could explain that. But where was the manager to do a walk around? We were from out of town, there for a tournament. I would probably go again. Everyone deserves a...

Boston pizza is one of my favourite places to hang out and eat until I almost die. I have tried nearly everything in the menu at this point.

The burger is okay. The pastas are okay (although I'm Italian so somewhat biased, nothing matches Nonnas pasta).

But I will outline what I believe are the best, must try items. Spinach Artichoke Dip: this thing is delicious, a true experience of multiple cheeses and spinach, served with pieces of pita to scoop it on and it comes out piping hot. Guaranteed to be a pleasing appetizer. Chicken Wings: their wings are actually quite good and can stand up against the chicken quality of wing places. I get bbq and hot mixed together and they're great, always evenly sauced. Spicy Perogie Pizza: possibly the greatest pizza they have, one of their signature items. Cheesy, potato pieces sliced thin, bacon on top, and sour cream in the middle to dip it. Perfection. The Panookie: a cookie baked fresh in a pan with vanilla bean ice cream on top. I ask for two scoops, I find it to be a good balance of icecream and cookie. This thing is a classic.

Drinkwise, the peach bellini and strawberry daiquiri are great. The caesar was a little sloppy, I can make one better.

Overall, great place to hang out, to...