Part 14: Mid Year Check-In: New Faces | July 24, 2024
Happy Wednesday everyone! We are now over halfway through 2024, and as always, there have been plenty of changes within the downtown core. Unfortunately, some of these changes may have been lost in the hustle and bustle of the year, and you may be missing out on some incredible new businesses within the downtown core. You can use the rest of this blog post to learn more about some of the amazing businesses that opened since the last one of these was published in January 2024, and make sure to pay them a visit soon!
Royal Cumin Indian & Hakka Restaurant (96 Main Street East Unit 5): Royal Cumin Indian and Hakka Restaurant is now open at 96 Main Street East Unit 5, combining authentic Indian flavours with warm hospitality. Their menu includes items such as chicken tikka masala, soya chaap, biryani and more. You can find more information about Royal Cumin Indian & Hakka Restaurant and browse their menu on their website here, and then follow them on Instagram.
Burgerwale (85 John Street South Unit C): Burgerwale recently opened their doors at 85 John Street South earlier this month, and as the name suggests, they are focused on serving their customers burgers and other delicious items. Their menu includes burgers, wraps, sandwiches and fries, with items that include classic burgers, chipotle craze burger, jalapeno wrap, mayo mango sandwiches and more. You can browse their menu online through their website here, and then follow them on Instagram.
Hi Yogurt and Yo Poke (109 King Street East): Hi Yogurt is now open at 109 King Street East, and they offer their customers delicious handcrafted yogurt drinks. Their menu includes a variety of different flavoured fresh fruit yogurt drinks, baked cold brew yogurts, farm milk, tea yogurts, and more. They also offer poke bowls under the name Yo Poke, which operates out of the same location. You can find more information about Hi Yogurt and view their full menu on their website here, and then follow them on Instagram.
The Standard (10 James Street North): The Standard is now open at 10 James Street North. They offer lunch, dinner, drinks, dessert, and late night menus, with items such as short rib + gnocchi mac & cheese, Tokyo short rib, lobster paella, beef fat frites, prawn + pork belly dumplings, and more. You can find more information about The Standard on their website here, and then follow them on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
Genki Ya (1 James Street South): Genki Ya recently opened their doors at 1 James Street South, and is dedicated to serving their customers delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine. They offer appetizers, poke bowls, sushi combos, signature rolls, sashimi, nigiri sushi, soup and more, with items that include Takoyaki, shrimp sashimi, spicy salmon crispy hand roll and more, in addition to a coffee bar.
LRT Community Office (116 King Street East): The Hamilton LRT community office recently opened their doors at 116 King Street East, and provides community members with the opportunity to connect with the Hamilton Community Engagement Team about the upcoming LRT project. Visit them on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 10 am to 3 pm to learn more about the project and get answers to any of your questions.
Painted Brick Wellness (118 Jackson Street East): Painted Brick Wellness is a wellness clinic located at 118 Jackson Street East that revolves around the central motto: “Because We Care”. They offer registered massage therapy, osteopathic manual therapy and community events, helping both your body and mind feel its best. Their compassionate and knowledgeable staff are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment during their clients’ journey to holistic health. You can find more information about Painted Brick Wellness and book a session through their website here, and then follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Mehfill Indian Cuisine (135 King Street East): Mehfill Indian Cuisine recently opened their doors at 135 King Street East, and are dedicated to bringing the authentic flavours of India to their customers. They offer Fresh & Tandoor (Oven), Appetizers, Main Courses, breads and rice and desserts & beverages, with items that include tandoori chicken, soya malai chaap, veg vindaloo and more. You can browse their menu online through their website here, and then follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
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The last round-up of new businesses that we published occurred in January of 2024, and there have been plenty of amazing additions since then. One of the most exciting things about the downtown core is the fact that it is constantly changing and evolving, but we also understand that this means great things can unfortunately get lost in the shuffle. Hopefully this blog post gave you a better understanding of some of the new faces throughout the downtown core, and we cannot wait to see who joins us during the rest of the year. This list was compiled to the best of our ability, but we may have unintentionally missed some businesses. If you recently opened a new business and would like to be added to this blog post, please contact operations@downtownhamilton.org.
If you are a Downtown Hamilton BIA member business and would like to be featured in a blog post, please email Emily Gilruth at operations@downtownhamilton.org.