Is Barton Street Safe? Top Secret Hamilton Food Spots REVEALED!

The all too familiar question - "Is Barton Street Safe?"
We explore this vibrant street and answer that question! Come explore Hamilton, Ontario with me!
Video Produced by Jeremy Ying of Two Tails Media twotailsmedia.com/
Follow me on Instagram for more great Hamilton features! / joyceofcooking
Special shout out to:
Barton Village BIA www.bartonvillage.ca/
Rachel Braithwaite
Blk Owned Hamilton linktr.ee/blkownedhamont
Victoria Joseph
Sookham sookhamrestaurant.com/
The Dirty South www.dirtysouthtruck.com
Hello Baked www.hellobaked.com/
Emerald Coffee Co. www.emeraldcoffeeco.com/
Mai Pai maipai.ca/
Mosaic mosaichamilton.ca/
Motel www.motelrestaurant.com/
Crumbled. www.crumbled.ca/
541 Eatery & Exchange fivefortyone.ca/
Music provided by:
“Whiskey and Oatmeal”
Written by Matthew Bartlett (ASCAP)
Performed by Skunkmello (www.skunkmello.com)
(@skunkmello)
"KnockOut"
By TrackTribe
"Jazzaddict's Intro"
By Cosimo Fogg (201)

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  • @alittlepong
    @alittlepong3 жыл бұрын

    One of my favourite places is 541! I love how in hamilton, all the businesses and restaurants support one another instead of trying to compete and I see it here on barton too!

  • @emilycathcart7387

    @emilycathcart7387

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm actually looking into moving to the Hamilton area so this is good to know! I have been wanting to try 541 ever since I first heard about them and I would love to check out the other places in the area as well.

  • @larissaopal
    @larissaopal3 жыл бұрын

    A neighbourhood with so much growth! It's great to see such a thoughtful and positive video about the area. A great place to support some local Hamilton businesses! 🙌🏻

  • @stevehuk902
    @stevehuk9023 жыл бұрын

    I've lived off barton for my entire adult life now. It's nice to see some of the rejuvenation happening. 50+ years ago it was the place to be. Would be sweet to see that happen again

  • @dobidy
    @dobidy2 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I moved to the North end in 1998, lived there for 13 years and moved back to the area 4 years ago. Wonderful neighbourhood with an old reputation that still lingers even though most of the older population have moved out. I honestly felt more of a sense of community in the North end than in any other part of Hamilton.

  • @DanielCosta93

    @DanielCosta93

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey, Im considering moving to Catharine Street N, how do you feel about that area?

  • @tanyamckenzie7803
    @tanyamckenzie78033 жыл бұрын

    Glad you did this video!! Barton St needs more love than it gets! I'll be sure to go check out some of these spots for sure!

  • @alexalder4443
    @alexalder44433 жыл бұрын

    SOOOOO GOOD! Thank you for sharing the delights and hidden gems of Barton Street! Can't wait to see more highlights from other Hamilton neighbourhoods! HAMILTON ROCKS!!!!

  • @BusterDarcy
    @BusterDarcy3 жыл бұрын

    Just moved here from toronto a few months ago and am right off Barton, was so nice to see this, can’t wait to try them all!

  • @jennifermorse74
    @jennifermorse743 жыл бұрын

    I love seeing videos like this that make our city look so great and less intimidating. There are so many great neighbourhoods here and Barton is one of them. Well done!

  • @emmakopstein316
    @emmakopstein3163 жыл бұрын

    Just moved here 2 weeks ago and was super excited to see a positive video about Barton! We love it so far and can’t wait to see how the neighbourhood will grow!

  • @scottbrandon9390
    @scottbrandon93903 жыл бұрын

    Barton has a lots of gems. For bread go to Vaguera Bakery (Barton and Tisdale). Try the small rye flour rolls. They are the size of a child's head but baked fresh daily. They also sell Portuguese pastries. For cheap subs go to Duarte's. They also have a hot food counter with fish and pork sandwiches. There is a French style crepe place on Barton near General Hospital (odd name). There are two Polish delis down near the Polish Catholic Church. They sell perogies and sausages and other goodies from Poland. Frank's Sicilia Bakery (Barton and Sherman) makes great Sicilian cannoli. I hear they are closing soon though. There are many other good places. There is an Italian restaurant called Tocadero's (527 Barton St. E.) only open now on weekends. There is also the Saputo cheese factory store on Barton with good cheese. I am forgetting many places I am sure. As for safety, it's becoming gentrified. So those places usually are safe. Not too many hipsters like James St. N. or Ottawa St. or Locke St.

  • @tristaritter3905
    @tristaritter39053 жыл бұрын

    Love this! Motel is my favourite breakfast spot in the whole city and I can’t wait to try Mai Pai.

  • @neelumakber2111
    @neelumakber21113 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been living in Hamilton for 6 years, heard the same things from the moment we decided to move. This summer I decided to discover a new local restaurant and found the dirty south. After visiting there, I’ve come back to the area numerous times. I can certainly say that BARTON IS SAFE! After watching the video, I’ve got a few more local spots to add to my list! Thank you Joyce for highlighting some great spots to visit 👏🏻

  • @Kalipaulette
    @Kalipaulette3 жыл бұрын

    So many fun places to try out on this street! Maipai is already a favourite, but thank you for all of the other great suggestions!

  • @victoriajoseph6431
    @victoriajoseph64313 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! Thanks for letting me and Fannie be a part of it!!!

  • @brittanyturner1749
    @brittanyturner17493 жыл бұрын

    Downtown Barton is a classic gem. So exciting seeing the revival!

  • @evyalgiva2210
    @evyalgiva22103 жыл бұрын

    The editing and cinematography is so good on your videos!! So talented

  • @anitaboey6473
    @anitaboey64732 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are so awesome! Keep making them!

  • @elverdad6805
    @elverdad68053 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for posting this very helpful video!

  • @amandamasters2801
    @amandamasters28013 жыл бұрын

    What a great video showcasing a great section of our city. Crumbled looks incredible! Sookham sounds delightful! I have some taste adventures ahead of me.

  • @Stecbine
    @Stecbine3 жыл бұрын

    Amazing job on the video, Barton is a gem in the making!!!!

  • @michellepalandra5817
    @michellepalandra58173 жыл бұрын

    Great video! Tons of useful info!

  • @MarybethMcLaughlin
    @MarybethMcLaughlin3 жыл бұрын

    Love it!! So happy to be part of Barton Village community!

  • @oliviasantucci4321
    @oliviasantucci43213 жыл бұрын

    That's awesome! So excited for the rising Hamilton food scene :)

  • @1bellamariposa
    @1bellamariposa3 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I cant wait to try some of these places. I love Hamilton!

  • @alexillest
    @alexillest3 жыл бұрын

    I’ve lived in the North End since June and I love it 🖤

  • @nateroman9394
    @nateroman93943 жыл бұрын

    Love the video, interesting to see what happens!

  • @ngoora
    @ngoora3 жыл бұрын

    i love his video!! so very true!! people do need to be aware and educated about this neighborhood!!

  • @anaid4727
    @anaid47273 жыл бұрын

    omg love this! such a group of great businesses on Barton ❤️

  • @victoriac8733
    @victoriac87333 жыл бұрын

    Hamilton is home! 👏🏻 Love this area!

  • @brittanymcshane2022
    @brittanymcshane20222 жыл бұрын

    I live in East Hamilton and this is great to see the highlights of a very misunderstood area :)

  • @catjianaweld6652
    @catjianaweld66523 жыл бұрын

    Love this! Hamilton has so many hidden treasures 🥰🤯. Would looooove to do a little more exploring and that gift basket sure would help with that 😏😏😏

  • @allisonchoquette6831
    @allisonchoquette68313 жыл бұрын

    Definitely some hidden gems, people need to get out to explore and experience these great businesses and all they have to offer!

  • @kourtneymadeley3660
    @kourtneymadeley36603 жыл бұрын

    Loved it- inspired us to get mai Pai last night!

  • @RoryGillilandToronto
    @RoryGillilandToronto3 жыл бұрын

    Love this. Just moved to Barton area and will check all these out

  • @sknowles90
    @sknowles903 жыл бұрын

    Love Barton! There is so much potential, I would love to see these pockets expand with other interesting businesses

  • @unusualhero
    @unusualhero3 жыл бұрын

    Love Barton street. Maipai, Motel, Playhouse, 541, and more! So many great places!

  • @rebeccasampson5013
    @rebeccasampson50133 жыл бұрын

    Love hearing about all the local restaurants in Hamilton!

  • @Veselamalija
    @Veselamalija3 жыл бұрын

    Cant wait to checkout the food scene on Barton!! 😋

  • @colleenzimmermann332
    @colleenzimmermann3323 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Lots of new places I never knew about. @joyceofcooking some new places to try.

  • @thexcass
    @thexcass3 жыл бұрын

    This is great!! Thank you.

  • @venessachen169
    @venessachen1693 жыл бұрын

    Love this video! Barton st is amaaazing✨✨

  • @jangriese4095
    @jangriese40953 жыл бұрын

    So many places to try! 541 is a favourite but I definitely need to try some of the others! I really hope you all survive 2020.

  • @fredliu5066
    @fredliu50663 жыл бұрын

    Cool st. Wish we have one in richmond hill

  • @thececimok
    @thececimok3 жыл бұрын

    LOVE 541! Such a great community hub

  • @juliacork1371
    @juliacork13713 жыл бұрын

    Love Barton street! So many great spots to discover!

  • @Russ668
    @Russ6683 жыл бұрын

    I deliver to a lot of these places. Thank you Joyce for this video.

  • @Rammsteintill
    @Rammsteintill3 жыл бұрын

    Makes me wanna recheck out Barton street! I never know what shops are down there anymore

  • @mayamaceka
    @mayamaceka3 жыл бұрын

    There are so many amazing small businesses on Barton! A bit further east, you can find some more old-school places like Staropolskie Deli & Frank's Sicilia Bakery! ❤️

  • @devinfrance1446
    @devinfrance14463 жыл бұрын

    So many hidden gems on this street. Love the food scene here

  • @lycheejellystraw
    @lycheejellystraw3 жыл бұрын

    been to a couple of these stores on the street! love it, they are so aesthetic :)

  • @laurapask8411
    @laurapask84113 жыл бұрын

    Love this video. Barton street is up and coming for sure

  • @MichelleJaelin
    @MichelleJaelin3 жыл бұрын

    I love this, woman! Also you've given away our secrets ;) lol. I subscribed to you!!!

  • @daanaa5096
    @daanaa50963 жыл бұрын

    Love the food scene on Barton!

  • @michaelkopstein2779
    @michaelkopstein27793 жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to check out Barton!

  • @brittanifarrington1545
    @brittanifarrington15453 жыл бұрын

    Yes! Love the 541 shout-out. They are the best!

  • @anneevanoff4332
    @anneevanoff43323 жыл бұрын

    Lots of cool places to try!!

  • @acky44
    @acky44 Жыл бұрын

    amazing video!

  • @merrimankaylynn
    @merrimankaylynn3 жыл бұрын

    This area is def not untouched by "hipsters" as the city of hamilton gave grants to toronto bussines to start up bussines. While it does have a bad reputation a bit still, it def has "trendy hipster" stores.

  • @ZOG_EXTERMINATOR
    @ZOG_EXTERMINATOR2 жыл бұрын

    i used to live in hamilton my dad grew up in east hamilton. crazy how much real estate is nowadays.

  • @lisang3123
    @lisang31233 жыл бұрын

    So much to explore in this city!

  • @HRHDMKYT
    @HRHDMKYT2 жыл бұрын

    Mmmm! I was born & raised on the Mountain, so only ever visited Barton Street to hang out at the Centre Mall (no longer there on Barton between Ottawa & Kenilworth ☹️). Then I lived in Toronto for the next 30 years, and have now moved back to my childhood home with a city to explore & discover. I’d still be hesitant to park on Barton at night, but will definitely be checking out all these new wonderful culinary locations for lunch!!

  • @matthewsheldrake693
    @matthewsheldrake6933 жыл бұрын

    Yesssss! I love Barton Street, and I love living on it!

  • @petervanhelvoort4326
    @petervanhelvoort43263 жыл бұрын

    Got some Maipai last evening, favourite pizza (tied with Shorty's).

  • @lorisenior1090
    @lorisenior10903 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @christinaslote4753
    @christinaslote47533 жыл бұрын

    So many great new place to try.

  • @itsmanabitch7301
    @itsmanabitch73013 жыл бұрын

    Barton Street/Barton Village is Hamilton’s prefect hidden gem (fitting for Emerald thrive there) seriously everyone should explore Barton!

  • @MrGoodsalesman
    @MrGoodsalesman3 жыл бұрын

    That so good!!!

  • @jeycalc6877
    @jeycalc68773 жыл бұрын

    I hope the city continues to develop, huge amount of potential. Toronto is too congested, expensive, and too many people are coming here and the GTA from around the world more than any other city in Canada so there is this lack of identity and community in Toronto

  • @MMOL2991
    @MMOL29913 жыл бұрын

    Not a secret for much longer! Love this street, so much to do and eat. Such a great community.

  • @brittanyhersey1929
    @brittanyhersey19293 жыл бұрын

    As a long time Hamiltonian and north end resident I’m so glad someone’s helping put the rumours to rest that Barton st isn’t safe, while also showcasing the neighbourhood and some of the incredible businesses that occupy that area helping make it what it is. Hats off to you!

  • @rickyguite7745

    @rickyguite7745

    3 жыл бұрын

    So proud to be part of the HAMMER, love Barton Village. Fantastic Portuguese food at Esplanada, got to try Ana's shrimp. Ricky

  • @martarusiniak5699
    @martarusiniak56993 жыл бұрын

    Love these businesses opening up on Barton Street!

  • @ontariofirs7347
    @ontariofirs73473 жыл бұрын

    Also make Barton Street a shopping destination. I want to do more of my shopping around there.

  • @carolynpokoradi7003
    @carolynpokoradi70033 жыл бұрын

    So many cute shops!!!

  • @erikakomori
    @erikakomori3 жыл бұрын

    It's definitely a gem and will only become more popular in the years to come!

  • @LenlenVlog
    @LenlenVlog3 жыл бұрын

    Hello nice and beautiful Toronto like it. Your new friend is here... Just finished watching ur video including the red one

  • @hb-nq4yj
    @hb-nq4yj3 жыл бұрын

    So many great restaurants.

  • @lb6135
    @lb61353 жыл бұрын

    If you dare to venture further east on Barton you'll find truly hidden gems like Everest Hakka Delight and Pita House.

  • @joyceofcooking

    @joyceofcooking

    3 жыл бұрын

    Heard great things about Everest ! It’s on my to eat list!!

  • @lb6135

    @lb6135

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@joyceofcooking Everest is fantastic! Great food, huge portions, and very reasonable prices.

  • @CharlotteTookPicture
    @CharlotteTookPicture3 жыл бұрын

    Love that Barton!

  • @jacquelinecanning6351
    @jacquelinecanning63513 жыл бұрын

    I love the Barton Community 💕

  • @emiliepickell
    @emiliepickell3 жыл бұрын

    There are so many great businesses on Barton!

  • @GingerlyEve
    @GingerlyEve3 жыл бұрын

    Love this community

  • @lindsaysee
    @lindsaysee3 жыл бұрын

    The next up & coming area 💕

  • @TokioLee
    @TokioLee3 жыл бұрын

    Glad its not too far from mississauga

  • @mathewlee5712
    @mathewlee5712 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. The previous video I watched was a real estate agent who suggested to avoid Barton St.

  • @joymulder1814
    @joymulder18143 жыл бұрын

    Love 541!

  • @pattywack57
    @pattywack573 жыл бұрын

    Barton is evolving!

  • @kevinshamrok
    @kevinshamrok Жыл бұрын

    As a person who moved to the Barton neighbourhood in the late 80’s to early 2000’s….. I can attest that it earned that reputation. If you were young, there was a good chance someone might snatch your starter hat, or rob you for your bulls/raiders jacket. The Dickie D (ice cream bikes) would get robbed for their money and ice cream in my neighbourhood. The lifeguards at Birge Park pool would get assaulted and harassed by a group of guys on a regular basis. The pay phones on Barton were shut off and only could be used for 911 after 11pm. I literally saved a sex trade worker from being murdered on the tracks behind Birge Park. Barton still has its problems, but it’s definitely not as bad as I remember it.

  • @ebaimusix101
    @ebaimusix1013 жыл бұрын

    I admit I grew up with the idea that Barton was dangerous ... But now I see how things are changing for the better.

  • @melissabauce5639
    @melissabauce56393 жыл бұрын

    Mai Pai Detroit Pizza is the best!

  • @ngoora
    @ngoora3 жыл бұрын

    Barton Street!!!!! yes!!

  • @rhammond7517
    @rhammond7517 Жыл бұрын

    Well I lived their for a a bit n worked their for yrs I hope they cleaned it up the street was nasty

  • @catalystxretort
    @catalystxretort3 жыл бұрын

    My hood!!

  • @Atomicbobomb
    @Atomicbobomb3 жыл бұрын

    I used to live just off Barton Street and it gets a bad reputation despite all the amazing businesses.

  • @S_67F
    @S_67F3 жыл бұрын

    Born and raised!

  • @chadbelyea8152
    @chadbelyea8152 Жыл бұрын

    go to barton at night time now thats a video

  • @Makedonac007
    @Makedonac0072 жыл бұрын

    PORTUGUESE ARE CALLING N3XT...CRYING FOR IT....

  • @DD-eg2mg
    @DD-eg2mg Жыл бұрын

    "Untouched by hipsters" Proceeds to interview no one but hipsters. Just having a go, I appreciate the video nonetheless!

  • @jennavalleriani1694
    @jennavalleriani16943 жыл бұрын

    Great video! @jennabobennaaa

  • @SMM1010
    @SMM10102 жыл бұрын

  • @ontariofirs7347
    @ontariofirs73473 жыл бұрын

    Whoever says Barton Street even has hookers is wrong, I only see them less than 1% of the time or never when I walk along the street shop hopping and during evenings/nights. The area has neglected storefronts yes but obvious poverty is worst in other parts of Canada like Vancouver and Scarborough.