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Some restaurants satisfy cravings, while others become part of a community’s routine. When they close, they leave behind more than just an empty storefront—they take a little piece of local flavour with them.
Here are three restaurants that closed in February in Mississauga and Hamilton:
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The bakery was located at 1035 King St. W. in Westdale Village and had been open for about two years after first launching in 2022.
The shop was known for its vegan cinnamon buns, offering a variety of toppings like cookie dough, fresh berries and marshmallows, along with 20 frosting flavours.
Customers could also build their own creations, making it a favourite among those looking for dairy-free and egg-free desserts.
No formal announcement was made about the closing.
The California-based chain has expanded across Canada and the United States and while the Hamilton location is gone, Cinnaholic still operates in Toronto, Ottawa and London. The company lists several new locations set to open, but all of them are in the U.S.
Community Restaurant, located at 89 Lakeshore Rd. E., officially shut its door.
The plant-based spot first opened in summer 2022, following the success of its Oakville location, which launched in 2019.
The restaurant was known for its vegan brunches and vibrant decor, featuring a mural created by Durham artist Meaghan Claire Kehoe. Its menu included lettuce wraps, spicy buffalo cauliflower wings, butter tofu, truffle and wild mushroom risotto, and a variety of pizzas. Customers also enjoyed a selection of fresh smoothies and desserts.
It is unclear why the Port Credit location has closed. For now, Community Restaurant’s Oakville location at 343 Kerr St. remains open.
The George Hamilton, located in a 160-year-old building on King Street West, was known for serving craft beer alongside classic pub fare like fish and chips, wings and burgers.
The closure was announced in a lengthy Facebook post signed by Michael Peters and Dean Pearson, explaining the reasons behind their decision to shut down.
“Hi everyone. I’m sad to report that The George has closed its doors for the last time,” the post reads.
The message, which has received over 200 reactions and dozens of comments from saddened patrons, cited several financial challenges as the cause of the closure, including rising costs due to COVID-19, the temporary closure of a local arena, and a change in landlords.
The post also highlighted the pub’s “two bright lights”—its loyal staff and a previous landlord who had postponed much of their rent to help them stay afloat. However, the business ran into further complications when a new landlord took over and did not respond to their attempts to secure a lease.
As of Feb. 6, no further updates have been posted on The George Hamilton’s Facebook page.
—With files from Karen Longwell and Amy Carlberg