On the ground floor of one of the City of Hamilton's largest department stores, this independently managed waterfront bistro opens onto an outdoor patio. It attracts midday shoppers who enjoy healthy salads, sandwiches, soups, and platters. If you're caught in the rain, you can duck onto the cedar-trimmed veranda.

The light cuisine reflects international influences, always with an emphasis on healthy ingredients. Everything, including the rough-textured, six-grain bread, is organic and locally grown. Look for offerings like tuna sandwiches with fresh pineapple-avocado mayonnaise; Thai chicken in a light curry sauce enhanced with Asian greens; and charcoal-grilled vegetable lasagna served with fresh local goat cheese. A popular salad includes grilled chicken, fresh greens, roasted red peppers, and olives in a zesty vinaigrette.