Excellent stop and must try the Dutch Panekoock. Very small but inviting with view to water from…read moredining room

Fantastic Place!! Think: Hot, steamy, crusty giant pancake!…read more 1. Don't let the word "pannekoek" distract you - when I ordered I asked for gluten free and the cook (CHEF) said he made gluten free pancakes (Pannekoek is a fancy word for more pancake than crepe) that were really good - and he was RIGHT! I had already had breakfast and I saw one of these - ordered it and took it with me. It was MAGNIFICIENT. I had it plain with powdered sugar and it was one of the best things I have ever eaten. I tore chunks of the steaming sweet dough and ate it in bite-size chunks as we drove with windows down with chilly wind wafting through. Oh, my friends got regular (not gluten free) waffles that they said were terrrific! 2. Don't let their web site photos influence you - the food is a thousand times better than the photos look! 3. Here is the reason we stopped. Our B&B gave us coupons for breakfast and we could use the coupon here or at The Clucking Hen. We wanted to check the places out so we stopped at the Dancing Moose and it was closed at the time. We peeked through the window and the cook (CHEF) saw us, unlocked the door, came out and said they were not open yet but "Do you need the ladies room? You are welcome to use it." Now, WHO is that nice these days? We didn't but we promised to come back so we did. We were the winners in that decision! 4. If you like, try this place. We had a great time and the food was wonderful! We went back and we will go back every time we go to Cabot Trail which will be frequent as we have visitors who come and want to see the Cabot Trail!

They had a great live musician singing and playing guitar. They served an ample portion of food…read morewhich was delicious! Free pool was a plus! Nice atmosphere and decent service. Large moose head to see, the only one we have seen so far!

The food was 3 stars at best. The appetizer of mushrooms "stuffed" with local clams (?) was a…read moregooey, cheesy mess with a few mushrooms buried in the slop. The "had to have" special fish dinner was pretty bad ... I mean, shouldn't fish be able to be cut with the side of your fork? Or a knife? This whatever it was had to be pulled apart in strings. On a positive note, the pub chips were great.

If you are doing the Cabot trail this restaurant is about half way…read more Lots of options. We got the veggie tray. It had onion rings and mushrooms and broccoli and other veggies deep fried and they have several dipping sauces for it. Well done. Service was prompt and helpful. Ambience was a warm cafeteria style aura. Recommended.

As a woman from The United States Of America I was very nervous about coming to Canada considering…read morethe state of our country, so I came to this little island and stumbled across Cheticamp. I am from the south and my cooking is the best therefore I'm a very picky women. But the food here is INCREDIBLE. Never had anything like it. The service was top notch to I felt like the Queen. Their so friendly. God bless this restaurant. :)

You need to come here. The best place we at ate in Nova…read moreScotia on our trip. We got the Shrimp linguini, seafood platter, and seafood chowder. All of them blew us away. Some of the best food we ever had. Looking around us I don't think there was one bad thing to order. If you're driving past you need to stop here. Unfortunately we missed dessert which also looked phenomenal

We ordered their dinner takeout lately during a trip in the area. This place offers seafood option…read moreand diner food at relatively reasonable price yet their food tasted mediocre. Salad, seafood chowder and fish cakes were flavorless. I couldn't taste much fish flavour for the fish cake. The seafood bake tasted too heavy.

Roastbeef sandwich was delicious. Chicken soup was very good and tasted home made. Chicken banh mi…read morewas also good. Staff was friendly.

Good breakfast and delicious baked goods! Nice cafe that locals visit near Margaree on the Cabot…read moretrail. A relaxing place to enjoy a cup of coffee and meet some friendly Nova Scotian locals.

L'abri was one of our favorite stops while exploring Cape Breton Island. We came for lunch before…read morehiking the Skyline Trail, and I'm so glad we did lunch instead of dinner because the daytime views overlooking the water were absolutely stunning. It was one of those places where you finish your meal and don't even want to leave. Our server, Teryl, was so much fun to talk to. She was friendly, attentive, and gave us some great recommendations. We ended up ordering the Crab & Lobster Roll with the truffle and Parmesan fry upgrade, the Large Summer Salad, Tuna Tartare, and the Seafood Linguine. Teryl highly recommended the Seafood Linguine, and we're so glad we listened because it ended up being my favorite dish of the meal. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The only thing that caught me off guard was the Tuna Tartare being served with corn chips. They weren't bad by any means, but I was expecting something a little more elevated to match the presentation and quality of the tartare itself. Between the incredible waterfront views, delicious food, and Teryl's wonderful service, L'abri was a highlight of our time in Cape Breton. If you're driving the Cabot Trail or heading to Skyline Trail, I'd absolutely recommend making this one of your stops. Just do yourself a favor and go for lunch so you can soak in those beautiful views!

L'abri is a very popular fine dining restaurant in the town of Cheticamp, near the famous tourist…read moresites Cape Breton national park. I've tried both dining in and takeout at this restaurant during a trip to the Maritime and this is my favorite restaurant of the trip. My tip is to make reservation in advance, they could get packed easily. The restaurant has a bright setting and is located next to the Ocean. Service here is attentive. Our waitress was proactively providing us sharing plates and utensils and kept us notified on the food order status without us asking. Every single dish here was also delicious. Expect $80-$100 per person for dinner. The dishes we've tried include: - Scallop crudo: very fresh and refreshing. Everyone in the group loves it. - Seafood chowder: Flavouring and ingredients are both decent. - Lobster roll with summer salad: One of our favorite dishes. Fresh and sweet lobster mingled really well with the refreshing salad with sweet strawberries and walnuts. - Lobster dinner with steak: decent portion and premium cut of the steak. - Grilled salmon: Not bad but not wowing. - Seafood linguine: Very decent portion of seafood and very flavourful. - Chocolate raspberry cake and creme brulee: Classy way of cooking. Old school but very delicious. Overall, this is a perfect place if you are looking for something nice to eat to enjoy your relaxing vacation.

Robins has basically taken the place of the former Tim Hortons in Cheticamp. I went to Robins…read moreDonuts 5 times over the course of a week (4th of July 2017). The iced coffee was very good, however it staggers the imagination that they do not have brewed iced tea? What do the the people with diabetes drink. Having said that, I would think they must lose may potential sales dollars to the increasingly growing population segment which has diabetes? As for the service, at times it was exceptional and at times poor. One employee I must single out for recognition is employee Adam Buckles. Adam is an excellent multi-tasker and was always very professional and polite. Kudos to Adam. When I return next year I will surely return to Robins...Maybe by next summer they will have unsweetened iced tea?

From the owner: Starting out as a small coffee shop in 1975, Robin's has been providing customers with that perfect…read morecup of coffee for over 40 years. In addition to serving the perfect cup of coffee, Robin's prides ourselves on our delicious baked goods including donuts, muffins, gourmet cookies, oatmeal bars, croissants, Robin's Eggs and so much more. Looking for a different take on breakfast? Robin's offers customers with plenty of all-day breakfast options, including sandwiches, bagels, and so much more. Our hearty soups will keep you warm on the coldest of days, while our specialty cold drinks will keep you feeling cooled on the hottest days. If you are looking for fast, fresh & friendly service, come on in to your local Robin's.

Went here 3 different times over 2 days. Amazing food each time! Tried the seafood chowder (so…read moreyummy), lobster roll, crab dinner, and the classic breakfast. Everything was tasty & hot! Coffee was fresh. Typical small town restaurant. Kind and diligent servers who helped up decide our route to Charlottetown on our last visit.

Stopped by for a late lunch / early dinner at 4pm, and glad we did because by 5pm it seemed like…read morethe whole town was at Belle View! We kept it simple and got the Nova Scotia staples of: - Lobster Roll: Generous chunks of lobster, soft and chewy roll, a bit heavy handed on the mayo and light on the coleslaw. The surprise star of the dish though was the side potato salad (super creamy). - Seafood Chowder with additional lobster: Pretty generous with the fillings (lots of potato, though a good amount of seafood too; the additional lobster added depth). That said, the soup was too thin and not as tasty as I'd like it. Good space, service was friendly. Too bad they ran out of the coconut cream pie which apparently is really good. Must be those locals who finished it!

No idea how this place got stuck in the forgotten village of Dingwall. I guess the location must…read morehave some hidden appeal I don't know about. At any rate this place is located at the very end of a country road. If you made it there, you deserve a treat, and you'll receive it. Rustic settings, and plenty of room. A country performer was playing his guitar in the front room, and the place was busy, but very cozy. Easily the kind of place where after finishing your dinner, grab a glass of wine and sit down to listen him play. We ate way too much and all we had was both excellent and well priced. Strangely enough they even had a vegan dish which my wife pounced upon, an asparagus couscous (I obviously went for the seafood). If you are passing through the vicinity it's well worth a visit.

We stayed for a week and enjoyed two dinners at the Markland. The food is pretty good, especially…read morebecause there aren't many places to eat up here! We tried an array of items including the fish chowder (highly recommend), scallops, seafood pasta, steak, halibut, and lobster. All were good but the standouts were the chowder and lobster dinner. We also had the complimentary breakfast every morning which was a nice perk during our stay. The quiche was a staple in the AM. Only thing missing was sausage or bacon. Would recommend if you are staying here or nearby. Since I'm from MA I've had a lot of amazing seafood in New England so it's hard to compete!

Awesome! Fun spot to hang out! Local, family owned and operated! Very healthy menu optionsread more

From the owner: Quick serve food for on-the-go people!! Nothing is more nutritious, delicious, and inexpensive than…read morea meal at DTN Performance Nutrition.