Welcome!

The Hardware Café & General Store is a unique blend of homestyle cooking, gourmet coffee, and local products – all located in an historic building in the heart of downtown inside 2Fair Haven, just off Lake Ontario. Full Breakfast and Lunch are served every day.  Gourmet coffees, teas, ice cream, smoothies and other specialty drinks are insidealways available. We offer a varied menu with vegan and gluten free products available.  We feature a variety of local products including honey & maple syrup, local books by local authors, crafts by local artisans, as well as seasonal apparel, jewelry, gifts, toys, antiques and uniques. Additionally, for your convenience, we offer free Wi-Fi. The special building, unique products, friendly atmosphere and good food make the Hardware Café a place you’ll want to experience!

Starting October 28, we will be closed Monday through Thursdays and open Fridays through Sundays 8am – 2 pm.  We will temporarily be serving a Light Menu; our light menu will evolve but to start will include our delicious drinks, scones, muffins, bagels, oatmeal, yogurt parfaits, smoothies, soups. chili and desserts.  Our gift shop will be expanding as we bring in more Fall & Winter items — so it’s a good time to stop down and enjoy a latte and our free wifi as you browse our shop!