Down the Street Food co. — Restaurant in Hamilton

Another of Ottawa Street's great places to dine. I'm embarrassed to say that this is our first visit to Down the Street and regret that it took so long. Having finally made it for Sunday breakfast, we had a great first impression. I had peeked at the menu online beforehand and, being a sucker for Eggs Benedict, had already decided on that. Of the two options, the House Benny was a no-brainer. Yorkshire pudding instead of English muffin and smoked salmon as well? Yes, please. Coffee refill? But of course, thank you.

Fast friendly service, delicious food!

Down the Street is a terrific local business to support. I was tempted by several items on the breakfast menu (next time), but the House Benny was a perfect choice.

Dining out can be expensive, so it's important to get value when you do. I think you'll be pleased if you visit the folks at Down the Street.

July...

We heard good things about this establishment, especially pertaining to their breakfasts. We visited on 09/26/2024 around 10:00 A.M. My wife ordered the 2 eggs (sunny side up) with peameal bacon & brown buttered toast with the seasoned home fries (with skins on them. I ordered the 2 eggs (sunny side up) with nicely cut lean bacon strips with the seasoned home fries and brown toast with real butter on the side for one to butter their own toast. The coffees served was freshly brewed and very strong flavour. Server/waitress was very friendly and accommodating while serving us. Overall the meal was very enjoyable and restaurant is relatively small, but has a nice ambiance (many cameras situated throughout the premises). Plenty of street parking at this time (metre) in the morning. Only con, could have used a side of jam on the table (just a...

I’ve given this place a few tries, and after my third visit I don’t think I’ll be back.

I ordered two poached eggs (soft) with sausage, toast, and home fries. The server didn’t write anything down, and the plate arrived with bacon instead. She offered to change it, but I didn’t want to waste food since I do like bacon — still, it was disappointing.

The home fries were nicely browned on the outside but undercooked inside, so they weren’t enjoyable. Service missed the mark, too: no check-in during the meal, no one asked why most of my potatoes were left, and I had to go to the counter for the bill because it wasn’t brought to the table.

Individually these might be small things, but together — and considering similar issues on past visits — it adds up. There’s potential here, but in my experience both food and service have been...