A launchpad  for turning culinary passion into A thriving business

A local food business program by the Hamilton Business Centre.


Common House Café

Food incubator, retail shop AND creative space for hamilton foodpreneurs.

Starting a food business is hard, especially if your goal is to get your product into retailers. Shelf space is limited, premium listing fees can apply, your product must compete against larger national brands and their advertising resources, and commercial kitchen space is hard to come by.

Common House Café is an exciting new initiative by the Hamilton Business Centre that invites licensed food businesses in the startup or expansion phase to join a collaborative and inclusive artisan food incubator, retail shop, and creative space designed to be the perfect backdrop for your business’s growth. Here, local foodpreneurs can access essential kitchen equipment, showcase their products, receive training and mentorship, and network with fellow foodpreneurs.

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current Vendors

Freshly Baked Happiness Hamilton, ON Logo
Calabria's Catering Hamilton, ON Logo
JC's Hot Ancaster, ON Logo
JC's Hot Ancaster, ON Logo

Common House Café proudly serves Hamilton's own Relay Coffee, a small batch craft coffee roaster of Fair Trade & Organic certified coffee.

Relay Coffee Roasters Logo

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program partners

Hamilton Business Centre logo
City of Hamilton Logo
Invest in Hamilton Logo