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Hood Street Bistro is a vibrant daytime eatery in the heart of Hamilton, celebrated for its relaxed atmosphere, creative menu, and friendly service. With a strong South American influence, the kitchen puts a fresh twist on breakfast, brunch, and lunch favourites — think bold flavours, seasonal produce, and beautifully presented dishes that stand out from the ordinary. Whether you’re starting the day with a hearty breakfast, lingering over a long brunch, or enjoying a leisurely lunch with friends, the bistro pairs its food with expertly made coffee and a laid-back, stylish setting. Full of flavour and personality, Hood Street Bistro brings a taste of South America to the heart of the city.
Awesome food and wonderful staff...we enjoyed well
Great coffee
Don’t know how this place has good reviews, or they might have changed management recently or something? I never have time to do review but I have to write this to warn anyone wants to come here 😓 First impression with the manager is not quite friendly but I still tried to keep an open mind to try their food with a hope but turn out to get worst experience until the end. Had to ask for water twice before getting it. We ordered 2 hot drinks and 2 main meals: - The hot chocolate came out with no marshmallow on top, had to ask for it then they bring out. Both drink was a bit plain which we don’t mind but I don’t think it would be preferred by Kiwi. - The burger was average and quite small, came with 3 pieces of almost burn onion ring on top and below average chips, wouldn’t consider this restaurant/bistro quality and definitely not worth 26$ price tag. You better off go to Burgerfuel for better taste and value for cheaper price. - The Catch of the day I ordered came with 2 pieces of fish which were quite fresh but the coating/battered was extremely plain and no flavour at all, any fish n chip shop could do better than this. The mash potato and salad were the only thing that saved the dish from disaster. When paying for my bill, the manager tried to overcharge us for the drink: - I ordered the matcha which only shows 4$ on the menu, he charged me for macchiato which 6.5$ and another 0.5$ for large size? He said should be the same price with matcha but only when I show him the menu then he changed it to 4$. 🙃 - the hot chocolate also has 1 price of 5$ in the menu but charge 0.5$ extra for large size? Only when I questioned then he removed it. Also charged us extra 1$ for tiny bit of aioli which they didn’t mentioned to charge when I asked for it, really try to rip off to the last cent here. Overall, bad service, bad to average food and BEWARE of overcharging for the bill, double check before you pay here!
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tonih13 from New Zealand wrote on 26 January 2024
Tumeke !
Didn't get her name, but the staff member was absolutely lovely. We were greeted with a massive "hello!" The moment we walked thru the door and her service was great right the way thru our dining experience. Food was amazing and didn't take long to come out. Nothing to fault, we loved it all, and ate waaay too much. Look forward to eating here again 😊