Jackson's Emporium - Hamilton

Beautiful location but worst coffee in a while. Food just okay. Nice people and good garden area. Wouldn't come back.

Honestly, I don’t know how they got 4.5 star rating. The coffee we had this morning was one of the worst I’ve ever had. The waffle wasn’t baked. It seemed like it was marinated in the oil. The only reason I didn’t give 1 star is because the counter lady was nice.

Stopped for a late lunch here and ordered the spaghetti bolognese. It was clearly reheated in the microwave including the pasta. The pasta on the edge of the plate was dried out to the point of being crispy! The bolognese sauce was watery and bland. Couldn’t actually force myself to eat it.Shame as the place was quite charming and has the potential to be a great stop!

The staff seemed a little off me as all I ordered was a caramel slice. If it cost $3 I would’ve felt ripped off as I got the corner bit without any caramel, but it was $5

The owners were truly lovely, and I enjoyed the draft beer, ham soup, and chili con carne—both dishes were delicious. The decor is very unique, and I absolutely loved the log fire!