Where to Eat on McMaster Campus and Surroundings

Check out these on-campus locations that will be open and ready to serve you during the summer months:

 

Tim Hortons at the Student Centre – open Monday – Friday, 7.30 am – 4 pm

La Piazza – food court at the Student Centre – open Monday – Friday, 8.30 – 5 pm

The Phoenix – open Monday – Friday, 11.30 am – 10/11 pm

IAHS Café at the Institute of Applied Sciences – open Monday – Friday, 8 am – 3 pm

 

In addition to the catering services at McMaster, there are many options for eating off-campus within easy reach.

Very Close (5 – 15 min walk)

There are many options on Main Street facing McMaster and on the same side as McMaster heading West.

  • Starbucks – 1341 Main St W – Café – $$
  • Quik Chik – 1331 Main St W – Fried Chicken – $
  • Pinks – 1335 Main St W – Burgers – $
  • Williams Fresh Café – 1309 Main St W – Café – $$
  • Starbucks – 1341 Main St W – Coffee shop – $$
  • Maple Leaf Pancake House – 1520 Main St W – Recommended for all-day breakfast – $
  • Tally Ho Restaurant – 1536 Main St W – Roast Beef Sandwiches – $
  • Beijing Hut – 1467 Main St W – Chinese – $
  • Dough Box – 1457 Main St W – Pizza and Pasta – $
  • Maccheroni Cucina Alfresco – 1560 Main St W – Italian – $$
  • Tahini’s – 1554 Main St W – Mediterranean Cuisine – $$

Westdale Village (10-15 min walk)

Westdale Village with its unique shops and stellar restaurants, coffee shops and take-out places is the centre of the historic Westdale neighbourhood right east of the McMaster campus.

  • Pita Pit – 1056 King St W – Pitas – $
  • The Express – 1034 King St W – Italian Restaurant- $$
  • Saigon – 1024 King St W – Asian Restaurant – $
  • Paisley  – 1020 king St W – Coffeehouse & Eatery – $$
  • The Burnt Tongue – 1019 King St W – Soup, Salads, Sandwiches – $
  • The Bean Bar – 1012 King St W – Casual Bar and Restaurant – $$
  • Nannaa – 1010 King St W – Persian Eatery – $$
  • Mikael Coffee – 1008 King St W – Coffee Shop – $
  • Dragon Court Restaurant – 988 King St W – Chinese Restaurant – $$
  • Snooty Fox – 1011 King St W – Pub food – $$
  • Valentino’s Restaurant – 824 King St W – Italian Restaurant- $$

Further away but worth the ride :

Downtown Hamilton

In case you don’t mind to go slightly further afield for dinner. Buses to Downtown stop on Main Street facing the front entrance to McMaster, or on Campus next to the Life Sciences Building. Here are several suggestions

  • Brux House Craft Beer & Kitchen – 137 Locke St S – Gastropub with European inspired food – $$
  • Earth to Table: Bread Bar – 258 Locke St S – Casual and wholesome food – $$
  • La Luna – 306 King St W – Lebanese Cuisine – $$
  • Shehnai Restaurant – 447 Main St W – Indian Cuisine- $$
  • Berkeley North – 31 King William St – Cosmopolitan restaurant – $$
  • The Diplomat – 43 King William St – Global Cuisine – $$$
  • The Squire – 875 Main St W – Pub – $$
  • Aberdeen Tavern – 432 Aberdeen Ave – High end restaurant – $$$
  • The French – 37 King William St – French Bistro – $$$

Dundas

Dundas is accessible by bus from the front of McMaster heading West, or by a short car ride along Cootes Drive.

  • Thirsty Cactus – 2 King St E – Mexican – $$
  • Bangkok Spoon – 57 King St W – Thai – $$
  • India Village – 100 King St W – Indian – $$
  • Quatrefoil – 16 Sydenham St – Fine Dining French Cuisine – $$$$
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