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My Dog Joe
- Price Range:
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$
- Parking:
- Street
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
5 reviews for My Dog Joe
5 reviews in English
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Review from Cooper W.
Dundas, ON
7/8/2011
For good coffee, great baked goods, and the friendliest, most pleasant staff (and solid music & free wifi), My Dog Joe is for you. Without question.
The savory muffins are friggin' excellent! I had a corn, sundried tomato and cheddar muffin the other day -- I swear I pooped my pants a little bit, it was that good. The flavor and texture of the muffin hit my mouth and I lost all control of other bodily functions; all my senses honed in on the glorious muffin, leaving the rest of me stunned. Numb with excitement. I felt as thought I should begin a prayer.... I don't want to put too fine a point on it, but the savory muffins at My Dog Joe are really quite good.
The coffee's good too. I mean, it ain't swill, or generic and tasteless, but like a lot of things, coffee's subjective -- like artwork. I liked the coffee just fine.
The room is eclectic and tasteful, but most of all it's inviting. Be they busy or quiet, it's always a pleasant experience. I've been in at least a dozen times over the past year and thoroughly enjoyed each visit.
I recommend you have a visit too! -
Review from Paul M.
Toronto, ON
2/28/2011 10 Check-ins Here
Somehow as a resident of Hamilton for many years, I missed making a trip into My Dog Joe for my daily caffeine fix. That was until a few weeks ago, where I've been hooked ever since. The first thing you'll notice when you walk through the funky door at My Dog Joe is the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The centerpiece of their seating arrangement are two big comfortable looking couches that sit squarely in the middle of their coffee shop. This comfortable feel easily reverberates throughout their venue and makes My Dog Joe a great place to sit back, relax and enjoy a coffee, muffin, or panini on the grill.
Based on the previous reviews it's no surprise that I'm not the only one who thoroughly enjoys grabbing some free wifi and a beverage here. The staff is as welcoming as the atmosphere of the venue and the local artwork hanging from the walls by artists in the region is a nice little touch to the overall experience My Dog Joe provides patrons.
While I haven't tested many items on the menu, their muffins seem extremely popular and I've seen several people chomp down on their freshly grilled panini's that also offer a few vegetarian options for those who prefer sans-meat.
I also noticed a beer or two in their fridge which is a bit of a stretch to enjoy midday but if you're ever burning the midnight oil here and want to take the edge off of your studies or work, you can enjoy a little alcoholic beverage if your heart desires. -
Review from WaYnE c.
Maple, ON
4/21/2010 5 photos
Savoury Southwest! I'm addicted. I was addicted the first BITE I took and sniffed it down as if there was no tomorrow. What is Savoury Southwest you ask??
Savoury Southwest Muffin is a House Specialty that on initial bite had a Cheese Croisant flavour, while the ingredients(Sun Dried Tomato, Corn, Cheddar) made memories of a Omelette, and with the consistency of Cornbread. All of this made into a good sized MUFFIN!
Now that I introduced the Muffin, maybe I should introduce the Coffee House "MY DOG JOE". It's a LOCAL, ecletic feel coffee shop that is filled with Students with laptops and Wall of Art from Local Artist on display as well as for sale.
I was told that many of the nearby Students work here as well as I see a young gentleman take my order of Americano-Small($2.50) and introduce me to SAVOURY MUFFINS($2.50).
The coffee was GOOD quality in my opinion, plus it is advertised as Fair Trade, Shade Grown, and Organic Coffee. This considered the pricing was very reasonable but then MAYBE I'm comparing it to T.O.
I could taste the SHOT every sip I took and it was pure TASTY that didn't let me regret that I didn't ask for a Latte like I do everywhere else I go. I even saw a couple BEER selection on a side blackboard.
There was another batch of muffins next to Savoury Southwest called, Savoury Broccoli. Now all I need is to find the time to DRIVE '1 Hour' in the morning to get a SAVOURY SOUTHWEST. Whoever wants to TRY this place, let's Carpool!Listed in: 4+ ****Stars****, Coffee Drinks
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Review from Denise S.
7/22/2010
Ah My Dog Joe. Such a wonderful addition to the Westdale scene, although I am probably dating myself if I tell you I remember back when the space was the Cereal House.
This place fills up during exam time. Free wireless, good music, great food and friendly staff make it easy to linger for hours. They even have some CD's you can borrow and listen to on your laptop during your visit. Lots of personality, with rotating student art exhibits.
Prices are a bit high for Hamilton, but the drinks are quality and made with care. If you have a sweet tooth, look no further than the vanilla caramel latte. Many places have a vanilla latte and a caramel latte, but combining the two? Genius.
I have to echo the last review about the mind blowing savoury muffins. I love the broccoli cheddar ones. Perfection! Other squares and sweet bars are substantial and yummy. The sandwiches are good and come with a big salad, but are a bit expensive. I like the avocado/havarti one, but can't justify the price when I could easily whip it up at home.
One of my favourite Hamilton cafes and a hub for the Mac community. I'm sure My Dog Joe will stick around much longer than Cereal House!Listed in: The Hammer
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Review from GT B.
Etobicoke, ON
8/16/2010 1 photo
Good coffee, free wifi and excellent savoury muffins. I have not been to Westdale for a while and was pleasantly surprised to find this coffee-shop by chance.
