OMG How could apple fritters taste SO GOOD!!!…read moreThe best ever! I wish I live near the bakery!

I asked about donuts. There were 3 versions of the same cake donut - plain, sugar and cinnamon…read moresugar. No others. The staff was pleasant. The ambiance was rustic.

My husband and I stopped in this bakery after lunch because, well, it's a bakery! Lol. Staff were…read moresuper nice and greeted us right away. I was just looking around when they introduced me to their Chai Cookies. I love Chai, so I had to get one. They were $2.30 each (taxes in) and quite large. They also introduced me to their soft baked pretzels, which looked really good and were also quite large ($3 each), but I decided to pass, maybe next time. I was looking at their chocolate chip cookies and I found it really cute that the girl said "I promise you that no one took a bite out of these, they are just broken like that." They did in fact look like someone took small nibbles around the edges, haha. I have a soft spot in my heart for bakeries that go ahead and sell imperfectly shaped or less aesthetically pleasing goods. This is probably because my own baking is not much to look at, but it is delicious - my own opinion, but also the opinion of others who have tasted my baking, lol. Anyway, they are relatively new, as they weren't there when we were last in Liverpool a few years ago. They sell sauces, pastas, water bottles, and other items in addition to baked goods. They also have sandwiches.

I just love their sourdough bread. It's the best! I buy it often and eat it every morning with…read moreeggs, delish! The French Baguettes are amazing too. The problem with the baguette is that it just doesn't last. It's gone the very first night. We love it. LOL!

I will go to my grave regretting that I never got to sample Lemon Dogs' famed tacos at their stand…read morein Shubie Park, thanks to moving away from Halifax and not having a car when I was here. However, now that my wife and I have moved back to the city and have motorized transportation, both a walk in Shubie and a meal at the new resident of the food stand, Bao Journey, were on my radar. Bao Journey started out as a stall slinging their wares at farmers markets in the city, but took the leap to a more permanent location when the spot at Shubie Park opened up. We arrived in the mid-afternoon on a sunny weekend day, and there was a steady stream of people coming and going with varying degrees of refreshment and sustenance. Of course, you can't be a food shack in a park in Canada without crowd pleaser like ice cream, cold drinks and fries, but beyond those basics is where their menu gets interesting. Of course, there's a few different versions of their namesake item, bao - BBQ pork, chicken, vegetable and egg custard. Other Asian options include zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), pan fried dumplings, fried shrimp or pork siu mai, chow mein, sesame balls, both spring and egg rolls, and several types of Taiwanese omelettes. We weren't looking a full meal, so we went with the pan-fried dumplings and a BBQ pork bao, as well as a lemonade. We got the lemonade and bao right away, but the dumplings were cooked to order, so they took about 15 minutes. The lemonade tasted homemade and hit the spot on a hot, summer day. Our bao was a textbook example of a great bao - pleasantly chewy dough, with a perfect ratio of dough to filling, and the filling itself had tender, toothsome chunks of cha siu and that signature sauce that's sweet, savoury and a little salty. The only downside was that we had only bought the one to share! The pan-fried dumplings took a little time, but they were worth it. They were round dumplings, pleated in a similar fashion to xiao long bao (soup dumplings), and although they were quite juicy, I wouldn't say they were at a soup dumpling level. The meat was tender and flavourful, and the dipping sauce had a noticeable layer of sweetness. A second visit to Bao Journey found my wife and I there in the fall, during the last few weeks of their season. The Taiwanese omelettes were 86'd for the remainder of the season, so we decided to try out their chow mein with minced pork, and since it was the right season, a mooncake! The cute mooncake was ready right away, while the noodles were cooked to order. It was made with a cute little animal-shaped mold, and of the three fillings that were available, I went with the egg custard. It was generously filled, and the smooth and rich egg custard was a nice little pre-entrée dessert. The noodles didn't take too long since they weren't as busy as they would have been on a summer day, and we eagerly dug in when they were ready. The noodles and veg had a little hit of wok hei to them, and a dark, soy-based sauce covered the noodles in savoury and salty goodness. The minced pork was on the side doing its own thing, so we scooped it onto the noodles as we went, and it was impressively tender without being overcooked like some meat-based sauces can be. Happily satiated, we continued through the park, taking in the fresh air and beautiful fall colours. I'm glad that Shubie Park is attracting food vendors that go beyond the lowest common food denominator, and I'm looking forward to many future hikes that will hopefully be fueled by Bao Journey.

We recently ordered cupcakes with Delectable Desserts for a very special occasion. They were…read moreabsolutely perfect! Right after opening up the box, we were totally impressed with the beautiful presentation. These cupcakes were just incredibly decorated. Each one of them was like a small piece of art. We had a sampling of a number of flavors, all of which were successes. The cakes were incredibly moist and light, sweet but not too sweet. The frosting was very smooth and creamy, full of flavor, not too sweet, and complemented the cake. Delectable Desserts really made our occasion special. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality really showed in every single bite. The service was great. The hospitality of the staff, warm and accommodating, showed in their passion for the job. They made sure everything was perfect with our ordered dish and delivered it on time, hence making the experience seamless and a joyful one. In short, we could not be more pleased with our Delectable Desserts cupcakes. They were truly the star dessert of the show at our special party, and our friends and family just loved them. We would enthusiastically recommend Delectable Desserts to any event a client wants to add a touch of sweet and classy to. Five stars all the way!

Wonderful store! The cakes they delivered were AMAZING! Delivered quickly and with care. They…read morewrote a very nice message for my friend and called to confirm before delivery. The only small bump in the road was that they included an invoice with the order that was a gift for a friend. Make sure you specify that they do not include one if you're doing the same. Other than that, absolutely INCREDIBLE store!

Nice coffee shop/cafe in the Hydrostone Market. Rustic vibe inside with lots of seating - lots of…read moreoptions from the sating standpoint - both sweet and savoury along with a variety of bread you can take to go. Had an affogato along with a lemon square. Pretty tasty. Fairly priced. There is free wifi if you want to get some work done. Definitely will come back to try some of the more savoury treats like the croissants and quiche!

The old Julien's Pattiserie, now under new management, offering the same high quality coffee,…read morepatisseries and bread, with the same warm, relaxed atmosphere. In season, the patio is probably my favourite space in the whole city. They offer a loyalty programme with a card you can have stamped every visit, with a free coffee for something like 20 visits. Generally I call in prior to a regular lunch at Hamachi Kita a short walk down the road, so I haven't eater there often, but if you go there a little peckish, you will find all you could want. Thoroughly recommended.

If you have a special event coming up and you do not order from Amanda and Maddy, you are simply…read moremaking the biggest mistake of your life. Starting with the flavours, the selection is simply amazing and you will never go wrong with their orange flavour or their white chocolate and raspberry filling. With that being said, I also had the chocolate, and let me tell you, people were fighting over it, it made me so sad that I didn't order a bigger cake for my guests. Second, the amount of work and effort those two beautiful ladies put into it. From the start, they are amazing at communicating. Any concerns, they reach out to you as soon as they can. You will get a zoom call in which you discuss colours, shapes, etc. and they are extremely helpful bringing you closer to your dream cake. Lastly, the design, oh my god!!!!! No one believed me when I said I got my cake from a bakery in NS. I did not have a simple design and these girlies made my dreams come true. The shape of my cake I didn't want square nor circle, they made me hexagon come true, and if you know anything about rolling fondant on cake, you'll know, that is an annoying shape to roll fondant on, but they made it seamless. The design of my flowers, the colours, the gold detailing I wanted. Everything I wanted, they made come true. You are a fool if you do not choose them.

Bought their products from Pete's. Delicious and worth every cent. Oatmeal raisin cookies yum!read more

Happy to review such a great local business for my 100th. 24 Carrots is surrounded in a stripmail…read moreof auto supply and detailing shops. I ordered 40 of their carrot cake cupcakes for a birthday party and they had to be just right. 24 Carrots delivered! The cakes were perfect. The right balance of icing and cake; unlike some of the other bakeries which have globs of icing in them and dry cake with no flavour. The cake was rich with a hint of spice and a few bits of walnuts in it. At $2 a cake I think these guys are the lowest priced local bakery in town too. The bakery was very professional. It was no problem to substitute the normal, carrot decoration for a custom message. My order was all packaged up and waiting for me when I told them I would pick it up.

We picked up some to go items including pasta salad and pot pies. Really delicious!!! Very well…read moreseasoned. Wonderful staff! Cheesecakes were delicious too!

Amazing bakery and patisserie! Excellent take home pizza. Try their specialty of pepito and sticky…read morebuns; they are to die for!

Honestly this spot was one of the highlights of my time in Halifax. Hubby and I stopped here on a…read moreMonday morning just after 11am. We ordered coffee (americano and caffe latte) and some pastries (chocolate caneli, butter croissant, and two macaroons). The owner was friendly and efficient in serving his customers in such a small place. He was the only one working! The food was amazing and the coffee was strong and delicious.

Come right when they open for a WARM, buttery, perfect croissant. Amazing flavor, clearly handmade…read morewith love, and once the case is empty they're all gone for the day! If you prefer more of a shattering crackle croissant, LF Bakery is slightly further away but has longer hours, more croissants, and a divine sweet brioche. They're clearly #1 and #2 in Halifax for a reason. Happy eating!