Steve's Open Kitchen in Hamilton

Steves kitchens got the best breakfast and best food

Great food, great service, and great prices!!

Food and service were decent.

Been going for years, friendly place and good food.

Excellent food, excellent value.

Excellent service and tasty food in good quantity. I recommend!!!

Friendly. great food. Always are go to before hopping on the go bus to Toronto.

Cute diner, very lovely service!

Steves is always a solid option when you want a bacon and eggs kind of breakfast.

The best breakfast diner in Hamilton!

ok price and good portions

The food was great and pricing was good. However, they do not process credit or debit cards from banks in the US. We had to go to an ATM and get some cash.

Great local spot in Hamilton downtown near the Go station. Had a Greek Omelet with freshly cracked eggs and with Feta cheese on top of the Omelet (after cooking) instead of melting it. (The way it was intended to be consumed) Staff is friendly. It is not well advertised or marketed, but seems to do fine through word of mouth.

Good portions and very tasty. Edit: I love the service and atmosphere. It is a very amicable and friendly place. (I always get the Hungryman!)

Not consistent. They shouldnt ask for temperature if they dont know how to cook a steak. last time will be the last time I go there after half a dozen. The steal tasted foul and all the server did was take 10 bucks off my order.

I tried this place for the first time with two friends I havent seen in forever, I dont typically try new places cause Im normally with my picky spawn. I am definitely happy I got to have kid free time with friends at this place ! The service was great the waitress got to us quickly and was absolutely amazing when we waited for a friend who was running late before we ordered no rushing us or anything super friendly! The food was also amazing Im a pretty regular person and tend to get what I know I like so a hamburger it was ! The guac bacon burger was my choice and I asked for super crispy bacon on it which they did to perfection! This burger in general was definitely a favorite for sure and worth the money :) I also got fries and gravy which was also delicious and portions for everything were great as well I definitely hope to go here again!

A Hamilton staple. :)

Brenda is the best ever, but the prices have gone up quite a bit. I dont know when Ive ever paid over $50 for a 2-person lunch from Steves ever. I guess its once a month type of breakfast place now

Good old fashioned friendly restaurant.

First time here.. food was good service was a little slow but I d definitely go back

Super cozy and the food was yummy! Hope to come back one day.

Went there for breakfast...first time...we got a coffee to start with...then it took like 30 minutes just for the lady yo come by to take our orders...finally get our food...and my buddy goes to shake the ketchup jar...and doesnt it explode all over him...face and all...turns out the lid doesnt even fit on the ketchup jar...poor service...he didnt even get a free meal out of it...in which in my opinion should of been offered..but wasnt..all day..all he could smell was ketchup...the meals were ok...I think whom ever the cook was..needs to learn how to use some spices...everything was bland...personally...Ill never go back

My favorite place to go for Eggs Benedict. Old fashioned Diner style decorating.

It took a half hour before we got our drinks, then another 15 minutes before we had our order taken and it was the bus girl who took it because the waitress was not coming anywhere near our area . Then the ketchup bottle had a lid that didnt fit, and my husband ended up with ketchup all over him and the wall . Still no waitress and no one to help clean up. The bus girl eventually came over with napkins. No apologies, and they didnt even comp my husbands breakfast . It was the worst place for service. Thank God the food was good. The waitress never came to our area of the restaurant to take any orders the whole time we were there.

Delicious food, nice staff and affordable prices ! Perfect for a Sunday morning brunch

A downtown Hamilton classic. Great food, great prices, great service.

Been past this place a few too many times. I was finally able to have breakfast here. Great spot that has a history with the neighborhood and is known to be a staple. The food is good quality and generous. Our food came quickly with friendly service and good coffee. Parking can be challenging but we came before 10 so had no problems. Will definitely be back for more.

What do you do on a holiday weekend that you love the most? You breakfast/brunch at your favorite neighborhood joint. The food is plentiful and delicious and the wait staff is friendly, helpful, humorous, and they treat you like family. Looking forward to sampling more from their new menu. Today we chose the classic breakfast with bacon , French toast, and plenty of coffee refills

A nice, chill place to have a diner experience with decent food and pleasant service. I will definitely be back!

Had the famous club sandwich and it was definitely worth the 5 stars! Wheelchair accessibility: Great accessible seating and very accommodating!! Food : 5/5 |

Had a great brunch there the food and service was amazing !!!

Solid breakfast place. Service is good. Food is what you would expect. Its a bit pricey compared to other spots in the area but not out of line.

Food was amazingly delicious ! Portions generous and the coffee mmmmmm.

Last Saturday went and it was closed, yet Google says its open. Disappointing. Nothing on website regarding being closed for a week. Poor management and delivery of information. Tiny covered up sign hard to read in storefront. Will not be going back.

For the post on being closed , how dare they take a week holiday a year. Shame on them. lol ! Food

Delicious food,efficient ,friendly service,lowest prices in town!Pleasant atmosphere! Parking: Meter parking.

I only order Eggs Benedict + 3 eggs done over easy. Delicious meal. I have also had the cheesecake w cherry. That is also Extremely delicious

Amazing service and great food!

cash or debit only

Great food and decent pricing. Not much of a variety in options and restaurant does not substitute for dietary needs.

Amazing breakfast place - the people here are so friendly. I had their pumpkin cheesecake for dessert and it was so delicious! I always get the hungry man for brunch and it never disappoints. I definitely will try other items on their menu next time :)

Will be back!

Unbelievable service! Incredible tasting breakfast with the best bacon in town. Generous portions. Highly recommend you try Steve s Open Kitchen.

Cheap and cheerful. The best kind of old school diner! I hope they never change it.

Great food with large portions!!!!!

Stop by have breakfast $10 ea now no more 7 $ breakfasts

Nick, Lorena and Brenda. You guys are awesome, breakfast is always tasty and service is something that cant be replaced. Hopefully Windsor has something comparable

Adorably the best breakfast in Hamilton

We love this little diner. My partner and I found it at random back in 2018 for our 3rd date and we have always come back. Atmosphere is clean, charming, and cozy. Has a very old school feel. The omelettes will not disappoint!

Great food, great customer, very friendly atmosphere.

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No 1 breakfast in Hamilton Quality ingredients at affordable price Cant beat it.

Under cooked over priced food my party and I were not impressed. Im still waiting for my peanut Butter I asked for with my toast. No Jam on tables?? Too cheap?? Wheelchair accessibility: The place is not set up for a where chair or anybody with a walker. So much for access ontario guidelines FAIL

First time dining in found hair in my food and was served 3 raw sausages

Im going to be fair here and explain the positive and negative of my experience. The service was friendly, and the place itself looks great. Its like a classic West Side NYC type of place. 10/10 for atmosphere and welcoming attitude. Problem is, the food/cooking quality was just not there. Asked for sausages to be butterflied and well done, and they came butterfly cooked for 3 seconds. They were plump/white and just barely past the mark of being undercooked. No evidence of any browning. I would have asked for it fixed, but the waitress was extremely busy and never came to check on us. I took a bite anyway, and they just werent good quality at all. Finally, at the end of the meal, waiting for our bill, we gave up and had to walk up to the counter to ask if/how we can pay. Again, we experienced kind friendly service, but just seemed disorganized. Other cooking quality problems were egg shells in our eggs, and the bacon was just of a poor stringy cut. Not good crispy bacon strips you get at other places. That said, its a nice enough little place, but we wont be back due to the food quality.

Its food.. not worth the overpriced sticker prices. Its bacon. Its eggs. Nothing more.ade out to be some great breakfast place and tbh its just average. So expect to pay a lot and youre just eating bacon and eggs at a place that has been around a longtime. Nothing special. Its breakfast but at maxxed out price. Seriously, go someplace else.

I attended this restaurant earlier today and witnessed the owner speaking to a customer VERY rudely for all other bystanders to overhear; I was quite shocked and frankly embarrassed that an establishment would openly treat a paying customer this way with no remorse, will definitely not be returning.

I witnessed a customer brutally disrespect the staff at this restaurant. The customer was snapping their finger at the waitress. The waitress said we don t treat people this way and the woman said get out of my face . She was kicked out. As she was leaving she said I WILL POST THIS EVERYWHERE . So I came home to look and it seems she posted a negative review claiming to be a witness, lol. Great place, I m a regular.

Everything about Steves Open Kitchen is awesome...the more you go the better it gets. The staff are so friendly, you feel better when you leave, than when you go in. Oh and they have great cheesecakes too.

Nothing beats a good old fashion diner. Great service, fantastic food, and definitely order the cheesecake if you got room.

Best home fries in town, eggs over easy are always perfect, toast is properly toasted and buttered, bacon isnt under/overcooked and coffees good. Yum.

Good eggs benedict

This is my favorite place to grab breakfast. Food is great, wait staff is friendly and the prices are very reasonable.

Tried this spot for the first time based on reviews. Anyone who has a single negative thing to say about this place is out of their mind. The old time diner feel is so refreshing and welcoming. The staff is incredibly attentive and genuine. You can tell there is a lot of love in this place. We got the classic breakfast and it was beyond flawless. The bacon, eggs, potatoes and even the toast was perfect. It was so delicious and the food quality was amazing. One of the best breakfast plates I ve ever had and it was only $10! Can t wait to come back for their homemade cheesecake

I don t say this lightly, this is one of the top old school diner breakfasts I ve ever had! The eggs were a perfect poach, the bacon was divine! The service was so friendly and warm and the coffee refills just kept coming! Great portions and value. Loved the old school, family vibe! This is my new go-to for brunch in the Hammer!

Good food and service. Overall good but definitely more expensive than I expected. Breakfast for two was over $50

I love this little breakfast spot. Great waitresses, cozy, tasty, and inexpensive!

The staff was friendly....and the food was hot and delicious

What can go wrong with such old school bedfast place?

Steves had been one of our favourite breakfast places, but we hadnt been for a few years. For the very first time, I was disappointed. The fried potatoes were undercooked, as was the sausage . Hopefully, it was a one of. I would still recommend trying the place at least once.

this place is a hidden gem for diner style breakfast. portions are pretty decent to.

Cute, clean, and tasty!

FYI: Benedict peameal bacon is not available under the option recommendations tab (or I would highly recommend it). ____________________________________ Probably one of the best breakfasts in my life. The portioning was a little low for home fries especially if Im paying over $16 for a breakfast plate with tip. However, The Benedict (peameal bacon) was perfect, juicy and flavourful, but the home fries were a bit on the harder side (if you like them that way or) ask them to cook a bit longer if you want them softer to chew. The service was really good. I havent had a server on top of her game like this one in a long time. She asked if I wanted coffee right away and I sat there for less than 2 minutes before I was served. The place was also busy and the server was accurate, fast and had a wonderful demeanor that kept conversation to a minimal while busing and waiting, it really was a great experience and deserves more recognition (new servers take note or shadow this lady if you have the ability to). The waitress deserves more than a 20% tip for her charm and service if she waits tables like this every time and I spend around $30 with tipping the kitchen and waitress over 20%. It was hard to find, its on a very busy steet. I walked past it twice and quick, and youll have to park off a side street to walk over or get dropped off at front in the winter time especially if youre a senior. This place is the definition of a hidden gem breakfast spot, highly recommended, impeccable service.

I love this restaurant! Ive made it a tradition to pay it a visit each time Im in Hamilton, and its such a great way to spend the morning hours. The staff are so kind, the food is exactly what youd want, and the atmosphere is impeccable. It feels like Im walking into a small relic of the 60s each time I visit. I cant wait to revisit this place again!

Greeted with a smile...fast service and great food...we will definitely be back next time we are in Hamilton.

I drove almost 80km and stayed overnight in my daughters apartment so that I could have The Hungry Man breakfast at Steves. It was worth it. The air quality was pretty good too. Less than 1000ppm of CO2 the whole time we were there. Food

The waffle was dry and tasteless

Great diner breakfast!

Excellent, Good Quality Food. Old School atmosphere and Old School Good Quality Cooking

I brought my family here and we are from Chicago. If your out of town come here for breakfast Does Not take CC only cash.

I had perhaps the best eggs benedict I have ever had in ontario here yesterday. The peameal bacon and sauce. My god. I have had it here maybe 10-20 times. Yesterday was godly. Ive had bene at various places over the years. Maybe a hundred. Anyways. Well done mate. I wish they had vegan avacado toast so my wife can join me. Staff are great. Most of the customers are great. Overall. Real happy this place is here.

The decor is charming and seasonal, the location excellent and it seems nice and clean. The servers were personable and professional. The menu was limited but the food was quality and prepared well.

Terrific no nonsense diner with delicious food and friendly staff. Cash or Interac debit. I had the eggs benedict with peameal bacon and a nice cup of coffee.

Love it

Me and my two friends from UK and Spain travelled to Canada this weekend to visit some family. As we were in town we stop by at Steve s diner and got some breakfast. At first it was super nice and such a nice diner vibe. The owners were SUPER nice and they were very welcoming. The food we ordered took forever for a diner and my party and I were very frustrated about it. When the food came we were already upset and expecting a great meal but got an average low portioned breakfast meal. Also the menu is not the same as the website and is nearly double the price now. Fantastic people but just not the place to go for breakfast unfortunately.

Yesterday morning, I had the pleasure of meeting a friend for breakfast at Steves Open Kitchen, and it turned out to be an absolutely delightful experience. The inviting atmosphere, exceptional food, and excellent service combined to make the visit memorable. What pleasantly surprised me even further was the affordability the prices were excellent. I wholeheartedly recommend giving Steves Open Kitchen a visit for a satisfying and reasonably priced dining experience with outstanding service.

I absolutely love this place. Its my favourite breakfast in the city! Its not fancy, but thats the absolute charm of the place. If youre looking for a cosy diner with fantastic, friendly service and great food that comes quickly, Steves is the place for you! Lorraina is the absolute best; its like catching up with a friend every time I go. If you are looking for something upscale, this is likely not what youre looking for, but if youre looking for a slice of the city, definitely check out Steves. FYI, I have seen other reviews saying they only accept cash, but this is not the case (unless their machine was down or something); I always pay by debit. Vegetarian options: If you are vegan, you will have trouble finding something on the menu, but if youre an ovo-lacto vegetarian, theres lots of options! I dont eat red meat myself, so I usually swap out the meat in the classic breakfast for tomato slices. They are quite easy going about simple substitutions like that, which is really nice. Also, their omelettes are soo good and there is almost always a veggie option or one that can be made vegetarian by asking them to leave out the meat. Dietary restrictions: They do have gluten-free toast most of the time (they run out from time to time), which is great for the gluten intolerant. Parking: There is some free and paid street parking on the street out front and on nearby streets as well as a paid parking lot close by, about a 3 minute walk away on Young St. at Hughson St. S.

Warm and welcoming , classic diner menu , good breakfast , good coffee , good service , all together satisfied , thank you !

Had a great experience here with my wife. The breakfast came highly recommended and it didnt disappoint! Our server was attentive and friendly!

Good experience

Always so good, my favourite breakfast in town. The homefries are always perfection. And the owners are so sweet. Thanks for the quality meals!

The service was excellent, and the eggs Benedict delicious, made to perfection. This neighborhood spot, serves Gucci food at more than fair prices. I would recommend to everyone. Very family friendly

My fiancée took me to lunch there the other day. Small place with two separate dining areas. They seem to be still using their Covid menu as there werent a lot of choices. Mainly breakfast options with a few burgers. They did however accommodate us when I asked if they had chicken fingers for my stepson who eats only four things. My fiancée got the peameal Benedict which she enjoyed. They use real potatoes fried on the grill for their home fries and they were very tasty. My other stepson got the breakfast bagel. Comes on a cheese bagel and he liked it. I got the Banquet burger with fries. The burger was great and good patty to bun ratio. The fries were excellent. I thought they might have been undercooked when they came out but they were nice and crispy. The waitress was very friendly and gave speedy service. Rated a 4 just because of the limited menu options. Was a great place and I will go back since its super close to my office.

Great breakfast

Really good

Fun food

Good food wonderful staff

Very old school diner with great food! Also descent prices!

We love this place!

Amazing staff and service food is fantastic and freshly made very happy.

Super tasty eggs Benedict. One of the best Ive ever had.

Friendly staff who are good at their jobs. Amazing food and great atmosphere. If youre looking for a place to eat for breakfast this is the spot!

Steves Open Kitchen is a no-nonsense delicious breakfast with all of the flavor and none of the frills. You should go.

My husband and I choose this as our favourite breakfast spot! Food is delicious! Prices are very reasonable! Staff is so friendly!

Its not as good as it was but its still okay. Prices are much higher now though. Beware of that. Kid-friendliness: they took of the kids menu Wheelchair accessibility: Nothing i saw.

Food price is average and great place to have dinner

Amazing food, excellent service. Thank you and we ll see you again.

Had the hangryman on the morning of my mates wedding and it cured the night before hangover and set me up for a big day. Old school joint with great service

Eggs Benedict were great. Nice big slices of ham on them. Service very friendly. Will definitely return

Amazing breakfast Great atmosphere Reasonable prices It s quite the hidden gem for Hamilton breakfast Definitely recommend checking it out

great breakfast place but menu has been cut way back

Friendly staff good food and good coffee

My husband and I have been going to Steve s for many years. It has now turned in to a weekly visit. Always consistent and never disappoints. Eggs Benny, regular breakfast and spinach & feta omelette are some of my favourites. The staff are so friendly and are always welcoming. Our favourite spot for breakfast!!!

Nice place for classic breakfast. Service is very genuine and friendly, food is delicious, prices are fair and everything is well presented. Clean.

Great place for breakfast

Great service good food. You guys made my mom very happy. Vegetarian options: They have 2 vegetarian dishes

Delicious breakfast with generous portions, the potatoes were really yummy!

Really nice spot with a great breakfast. Everything is tasty, homemade, and not greasy. Service is friendly and attentive. Theres a reason theyve been around for so long.

2 regrets I have about this place 1st not letting them know I like my sausages well done 2nd I will get to at the end. I ordered the Simple classic breakfast sunny side up eggs and sausages normally after the 1st bite I will add salt pepper but here it was seasoned to perfection. 2nd regret is getting it to go and eating alone, while waiting I noticed there were no phones on other peoples table. diners were talking to other diners at different tables. I feel like I was transported to a time that never existed in my life. I will bring my wife and kids here next time. I refuse to use emojis so that is my winky face I dont eat that part of the eggs

Always so good and they make ya feel right at home. My boyfriend and I love it here and come whenever we have a craving for eggs Benny

Great service. Was able to get a quick bite during lunch. Hollandaise sauce was delicious

Best breakfast place in Hamilton! Love the french toast ever! Food

absolutely the best breakfast spot in town, hands down.! Been coming here for a number of years and never disappointed !

Have always enjoyed going here for breakfast. A neighbourhood staple. Definitely will be one of my first breakfasts after lockdown ends.

The food is okay but horribly over priced. The place is anything to write home about.

Great breakfast place. My go to breakfast spot when in Hamilton.

Always the best breakfast!! Great service friendly staff and amazing service. Would recommend to anyone and is definitely a place to frequent.

Love Steves! Eggs Florentine and pancakes are to die for!

Hard to say, the food was... alright. The service? Was AMAZING. Couldnt of asked for a better server, was my first time so maybe it was just an off day, but the server was good enough that ill go back and try it again.

Amazing food. Super happy friendly staff. The wife and I had an amazing breakfast there

A friendly place. The owners are great too. The breakfast is good and plentiful. I really like it there and I will keep going back.

Best breaky and staff around!!!

After all these years, Steve s is still the best breakfast in the city! The staff is incredibly friendly, the food is fantastic and the atmosphere can t be beat

Best diner in Hamilton by a long shot. Warm and friendly service, great prices, delicious food Can t recommend it enough.

Food was delicious. Fast and friendly service

TL;DR - Disappointed. Did not represent good value. A classic breakfast, a club sandwich, a cup of Orange Juice cost us 38$ before tip. Long Version: Despite the warm welcome, the menu was limited and altering your order without incurring an extra charge was not possible. (its 4$ to remove egg from your order and replace with 2 pieces of ham, which judging by their sandwich, would probably be disappointing) Today in particular, they were out of white bread and rye bread. We adapted our order and asked for the sandwich to be made using hamburger buns instead. No issue. To be understood, Club sandwiches - including the one on the menu- are typically three pieces of bread, bacon, chicken, cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo. The mayo was served on the side, and tomato removed, per our request. But the sandwich was disappointing. It had no cheese, it was 85% lettuce, and the slice of chicken was incredibly thin in comparison to the amount of lettuce. The chicken piece was 1\4 of an inch thick. Of course, would it be possible to make a proper club sandwich with hamburger buns? Debatable. Adding a third bun in the middle of it all might have been a huge mess... Nevertheless, the dish, in its totality cost 18$ before tax, for what seemed to have been a lettuce sandwich, with little to no meat, and a side of hash-browns. The cost of that dish was double its value. We were quite disappointed with this. Honestly, I feel like we were charged too much... our total bill came out to 38$... I was really hoping to find a breakfast place to frequent regularly while were in Hamilton working, but unfortunately, this will not be it. P.S. Despite specializing in breakfast, their fryer was not on? Their menu had several items with French Fries, but we couldnt order those...

Food and service was spectacular.. highly recommend going here.. home made style restaurants are a rare commodity.. also the ambiance is warm and inviting..a must stop wherever you live.. worth the drive..

One of my favourite brunch spots - happy to be back eating a gluten-free clubhouse again. Great friendly service and tasty food.

Possibly the best Eggs Benny Ive ever had, no joke.

Good Bennie

Clean place and friendly staff

Havent been in years, but still as great as I remember.

The Best server in the Hammer. Oh the food? LoL It is great, ordered Ham and Eggs and got the Arkansas Razor Back Cut.

The perfect Sunday morning breakfast. The best, unlimited diner coffee is a must have. Staff is very lovely and beyond helpful. Tables are well spaced. Hash browns were crispy and the sourdough was a treat. Highly recommend if you need a spot for a quick and easy breakfast downtown!

Good food, nice staff, no charge refills on coffee with food order

Bacon and eggs for breakfast. The food was good and came in a good time. Only complaint would be the tables are a little tight to sit at. Best part is the waitress. Polite freindly and always on the go. Give her a 6.

Great food and service.

Everything is great at Steves. The food was cooked perfectly and hot on delivery.

My go-to diner in downtown Hamilton. Great eggs and pancakes.

It was tasty

Solid rates for breakfast and the serving staff is friendly. Not too special but it gets the job done.

First off I gotta give the waitresses huge props, theyre very friendly and have a great since of humor, food is great and priced well (Eggs Benedict is my personal fav) Its not a large place and is regularly busy, so not exactly a place for large groups, but for groups of 5 or below its great.

Amazing breakfast!I was at work picking up a bite-fast efficient and friendly

Very friendly staff, good food

So lovely! Perfect for breakfast - love the eggs Benedict!

Mmmmm delicious !!! Absolutely love this place

Was a nice atmosphere staff warm and friendly food was delicious

Waitress did her best to accommodate all request to spite the cast on her foot

Best Eggs Benedict and homefries I ve ever had!

Always perfect meals made with love,care and tender.

Cute place that s been there forever to get a traditional style meal.

Great service, great food, awesome overall

Service was fast and food was hot

Great breakfast

Great food! Service was amazing. Thank you !

Wonderful atmosphere, amazing food at great prices. A must go place for everyone

Friendly staff great food just wished it was more accessible for baby buggys had a hard time getting my daughter in the door. When I went the first time the food was great second time I went and I asked for a well done steak and some of it was well done some of it was still red.

I love a good greasy spoon and Steves is one of the best. Fast and friendly service, high quality food at excellent prices, and most importantly good coffee. Steves is a must for a straight up, no fuss breakfast.

Excellent Service great breakie food. For a great price..

Excellent food + superb service! I got the chefs special and the homefries were nice & crispy, the eggs done well, and everything else was cooked to perfection. Will definitely be back again.

Solid breakfast sausage. My poached eggs medium where beautiful. The sausage .

Really good breakfast!

The food is very basic considering the prices. You get the same quality at Jett cafe or John st Diner but with a more reasonable price tag.

By far my favourite breakfast place in the city.

Good service

The staff seemed to be in a rush for us to order. The food was ok. Average prices.

This is the classic diner you are probably wanting to go to :)

Great breakfast and lovely staff

Ive only been here three times, but it has become a Sunday morning ritual. Friendly staff and great breakfast food!

I eat here often. Always a good choice!

Went here this morning for a Sunday morning breakfast.....had scrambled eggs, whole wheat toast bacon, hash browns ( and they are the real hash browns) and a side order of sausage......was very good. Will be back. Our waitress was very friendly.

This place is the best. I try to make it out every Sunday for breakfast. Fantastic staff and great friendly service.

Friendly, good food, relaxed atmosphere.

Decent dinner. Theyre a bit surly, but it fits the place.