Where to Eat

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

Very Close

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

  • Taco Del Mar – 1331 Main St W – Tacos and Burritos – $
  • Quik Chik – 1331 Main St W – Fried Chicken – $
  • 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 – $$

Westdale

The Westdale area is about 15-min walk from Campus.

  • The Bean Bar – 1012 King St W – Casual Bar and restaurant – $$
  • Dragon Court Restaurant – 988 King St W – Chinese restaurant – $$
  • Snooty Fox – 1011 King St W – Pub food – $$
  • Valentino’s Restaurant – 824 King St W – Italian – $$

Downtown Hamilton

For evening meals, you may want to go slightly further afield. 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 – Interesting menu and moderate price – $$
  • Earth to Table: Bread Bar – 258 Locke St S – Casual and wholesome food – $$
  • La Luna – 306 King St W – Lebanese – $$
  • Shehnai Restaurant – 447 Main St W – Indian – $$
  • Berkeley North – 31 King William St – Cosmopolitan restaurant – $$
  • The Diplomat – 43 King William St – Global cuisine – $$$
  • Ye Olde Squire – 875 Main St W – Large pub (close to Visitor’s Inn) – $$
  • Aberdeen Tavern – 432 Aberdeen Ave – High end restaurant – $$$
  • 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 – $$
  • Quatrefoil – 16 Sydenham St – Fine Dining French Cuisine – $$$$