Nice cafe on Brunswick Street at the transition between downtown and the North End of Halifax. Had the taiyaki - quite tasty! Nice presentation with whipped cream and chocolate and a nice apple cinnamon filling. Have a variety of coffee drinks. Not bad. Average. Like the Korean music in the background. Adds to the vibe of this being an Asian cafe! read more

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Cafe Taiyaki 52 has perhaps the BEST taiyaki I've ever had in Canada. While it is a bit overpriced (I had a matcha custard taiyaki with a milk iced coffee (T52 coffee) for almost 10 dollars), it was worth it, and I want to come back before leaving Halifax. The house coffee, T52, was very tasty. The shopkeeper introduced it to me as the "special double double," but I'd say it's the usual Korean milk coffee. It was creamy, pleasantly sweet, but not too sweet like the actual double-double. The matcha custard taiyaki was the star of all of these - the outer layer was super crispy (it even had some pieces fall off as the "chips," which I could use to dip the whipped cream and chocolate sauce on the plate). The taiyaki cake itself was just perfect. It was crispy on the outside but super soft and creamy inside, and very fresh and hot. The custard was sweet, comforting and delicious, which was perfectly paired with the outer buttery skin. I don't think anything else could beat this combo as the perfect breakfast. The shop was super clean, well-organized and comfortable. The service was excellent. I love this cafe. 4 stars because it's a bit pricy. read more

Cafe Taiyaki 52 - Taiyaki - Desserts Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

it was better when they didn't freeze the desserts I think they should focus on fresh not frozen read more

I stopped in to grab a Taiyaki as a snack. I got the Single Taiyaki with Matcha custard ($4.25). I was pleasantly surprised to see that it also came with a small container of whipped cream! Overall, the Taiyaki was good, but the filling was not as creamy as I would have liked. I would have liked a higher dairy content to make it milkier/creamier. The pastry was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Note that the pastry is just fish shaped, there is no actual fish in, lol. Service was friendly. They make them fresh when you order them. Worth a try if you like Taiyaki. Street parking only. read more

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Great food, prompt and friendly service, light and open environment. Why are you reading this instead of heading there now? This place is great! I'm very sorry I live 13 hours away and visited it as a tourist. If I loved within a 2-hr drive, I'd be there regularly. Our hotel was across the street, which was perfect! The crisp exterior of the waffle, with its interior chewiness and delightful fillings -- well, what could match that? read more

Cafe Taiyaki 52 - Bourgeois (2 taiyaki with fruit) with regular batter, one filled with matcha custard, the other with sweet red bean. Delicious! - Desserts Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Pretty bad food and delusional prices. We tried lattes, Taiyaki, and a meat sandwich. The meat was pretty stale. The pastry was weirdly dry and old. The lattes were okay, but not good enough to compensate for how insanely expensive the rest of our meal was. I would not recommend this place under any circumstances. read more

One of two best E Asian breakfast places in Halifax across the street from each other. The woman who runs it is so sweet, kind, and joyous. She gets five stars alone . Who wouldn't want to awaken to her effervescence ? Taiyaki lovingly prepared--l had savory feta & spinach with a side of fruit & it's the perfect way to start the day. The carnivore had the blueberry taiyaki. read more

Great location try the banana milk tea! Easy walk from hotel locations.. My wife can't wait to visit again! read more

Delicious food, nice service! One of my favourite cafés The waffles are so cute too. -------- read more

What a great place for a snack. Not only is the cappuccino tasted as good as you would want it to be there is something else that is even better. We ordered Taiyaki Waffle's filled with lovely creams. We ordered vanilla for some and chocolate hazelnut for others although there were several choose from. There was nothing not perfect with the waffles. The cappuccino although tasted perfectly it could've been a little hotter which is why we had to drop it to a four level as opposed to a five. read more

So impressed. My first time eating this and I'm glad we tried it here!! Grabbed the duo and filled it with a vanilla custard and the hazelnut chocolate. It was made fresh to order and was delicious! The custard was so filled inside and was very tasty. The hazelnut was delicious but wish they out more at the top of the fish. Took about two big bits until we got a taste of it. Not the worst given that the fish itself was really good. Also got the matcha and mango twist "jaw dropper" now this was finger licking good. We finished it all in a matter of minutes. The cereal is just garnish, doesn't taste like anything. Definitely stop by and try these treats. They have some outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. Takes a few minutes to make, but well worth it as its fresh! read more

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Yummm I came here with my friends and ordered 2 sweet jaw droppers mango ice cream, one filled with chocolate and the other filled with red bean. The overall taste was good I liked both but I wasn't crazy about the mango ice cream despite being so excited to try it. Also we order the spinach and feta cheese and it was awesooooooooooome, and delicious. If I came back I would definitely go for the savory one. read more

Cafe Taiyaki 52 - From the inside - Desserts Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Great staff and service. Love the interior design and the decoration. We tried the Naked Duo and the Jaw Dropper with ice cream. The Jaw Dropper was not as good as thought. It's too crispy and hard to bite, and so it's not easy to eat. I recommend the Naked Duo, and I will definitely come again for this. read more

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As soon as I heard about this place I was stoked. Taiyaki is a type of Japanese waffle and this cafe has vegan options! Let's go over that first: the crunchy batter is vegan and they also have a vegan banana batter as well. Vegans can have the red bean or blueberry filling and they also had a maple cinnamon seeds dessert. Don't worry if you can't remember this because it's all marked on the menu. They also have soy and almond milk for drinks. The cafe itself is adorable. I love all the fake plants throughout. The modern feel is comfortable and light. The staff was also very friendly and kind and very helpful with explaining what is vegan. The food presentation is perfect. Those little fish shapes waffles make me feel like a happy child. And the blueberries and seeds make the plate look beautiful. The prices are also pretty affordable. I will definitely be back. read more

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From the moment you walk in you are greeted by the smell of fresh waffles and the food was delicious, the turn around time to get your order is pretty quick as well. Very happy I went read more

Nice little surprise we stumbled into downtown, custard-filled taiyaki (fish-shaped waffles) were really good! Kids loved the mango ice-cream with stuffed cones too. read more

Cafe Taiyaki 52 - Desserts Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

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Taiyaki waffles filling with green tea and red bean flavors, both taste good. Nice decoration and clean place as well. read more

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My friend and I stopped by during our trip because I added it as a "must-visit" place on the itinerary. It definitely lived up to and actually exceeded my expectations! We split the mini gang taiyaki (3 hazelnut chocolate and 3 custard), which was soooo good. You can't go wrong with these snacks. I was craving these bite-sized snacks the the rest of my vacation. I also got the spicy chicken sandwich, which was so tasty. It had a nice kick and the tangy spiciness reminded me of kimchi. The two "sandwich" slices were shaped like square taiyaki and was surprisingly really good since it was super flaky and flavourful. It was absolutely dripping with sauce and juices and made for a messy eat, but it was completely worth destroying 5+ napkins for :) Overall, Cafe Taiyaki definitely made my top 3 food places during my Halifax trip. Staff was super friendly, service was quick, and the space itself is chill. read more

This adorable little place was selected by myself and a group of friends for a gathering. We called in advance because we anticipated there would be many people in our group. The restaurant asked to know what each person would order in advance, obviously not to prepare it in advance but simply to make sure they had enough ingredients. I have food allergies, so I went in the day before and asked about it. The staff was very nice and explained that of course they can't guarantee anything but they recommended several items that would be quite safe. Another member of my group got the same helpful advice. On the day of the meeting we arrived, confirmed which orders were ours and received our food quickly. It was warm, fresh and delicious. I had the original with vanilla custard filling and a London Fog, but they also have savoury options as well as ice cream filled taiyaki for hot summer days. Our groups also got a free bowl of...unidentified crunchy treats while we waited. Maybe bits of the taiyaki dough fried up? They were quite good. The place is fairly small, but clean and bright. There are a few tables outside in the summer, and it smells like sugar and vanilla. The staff was friendly and efficient. Great little spot, I hope they stick around! read more

I'll give here a 3.5 based on my most recent visit on a sunny, cold Saturday in February. I was the only customer in the place at about 10am. I wanted a hot breakfast and couldn't decide between the bacon & egg, or cheese & egg small fish waffles they have on the savoury menu for $5.40 each? I asked how big they are because I didn't want to over-stuff myself. The server made it seem like each was about the size of the palm of your hand, and I'd say they are a bit smaller than that, so glad I ordered both. The bacon & egg one was very good, although bacon a bit underdone it seemed. Once you pour maple syrup on it, the combination of sweet & savoury is very good. The cheese one didn't seem to have any cheese in it that I could tell? But I didn't mention anything, and it still tasted good. They come with a crunchy fish waffle as well, which has the texture and taste of a tough danish or croissant. Small bit of salad greens on the side. Also came with a small bowl of sweet chili sauce? I didn't use this as it didn't really make sense to me with the meal. Decent latte. I will be back to try other stuff here for sure. read more

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If you haven't been here yet, you need to stop in. Stop in with someone who doesn't know what taiyaki is, someone who does. Family, friends, couples, anyone. It is one hundred percent worth it. Going in, I knew what taiyaki was from what I know of Japanese culture. But I've never had it before, and believe me this; Cafe Taiyaki 52 knows what they're doing. I've lived in Halifax for around a week and a half, and me and my girlfriend have stopped in at least five times. Every time we stop in, we're greeted by the amazing and kind staff, and warm atmosphere. We've gone in at all different times throughout the day, and whether it be 11:00 AM, or 9:00 PM, it's incredible. Did I mention the staff are insanely kind? Because they are! As it's a small little cafe, it's nice to sit down and enjoy anything from their menu, and they'll chat with you if you want to chat, or they'll answer any questions you have about anything. Regarding the food menu; it's currently still changing as they've only been open for a short period of time, and that's a great thing. But everything on there?! Incredible. Delicious. Delectable. We've tried every playing of Taiyaki, and every filling (including the crunch and regular version of most of them.) The great thing is, no matter what time you go in or what you feel like eating, they have something for it! They have savoury taiyaki (great for a meal!), sweet taiyaki, ice cream, and so much more. And you can choose if you want crunchy or regular to adjust the sweetness and flavours even further, or to try something new! Believe me; changing the batter changes the whole thing. Some places it'll just make the batter taste different, but here, everything tastes different; and it's still all incredible! But my gosh, I still have to sit there every time and think about what filling to order and plating style! It's just all amazing. The fruit that they serve with the taiyaki, the taiyaki itself, the whipped cream (made there!), the mango ice cream (also made there! Haven't tried the matcha as I'm not a huge matcha fan, but I've seen people order it and they seemed to love it.), the fillings... everything is so delicious on the menu. Not only that, but they bring you a small dish of a homemade rice cracker rings, which are also amazing! Regarding the drinks; I personally am not a huge fan of coffee or teas, so I cannot give my opinion of them. However, they have such a huge selection and the smells are fantastic. You can go up to the register and smell every single loose tea flavour (yes, I smelled them all, even though I have allergies to strong smells-- totally worth it.), and I've seen lots of people go up and order a tea after smelling them. Plus, I've heard tons of compliments on the tea and coffee, including from my girlfriend who had a cappuccino here and loved it. I've tried the hot chocolate with her, and it was incredible. The froth (or foam) was delicious, and the hot chocolate itself was supreme. I can happily say I've never had a more delicious hot chocolate anywhere. And if you're not going in for a hot drink or a coffee? They have lemon water for free, as well, smoothiiiies! I've tried the strawberry one, and it tasted very fresh and it had a perfect thickness. Will be trying the mango one soon! Did I forget to mention? You get two taiyaki from the make your own page (and can get more). Perfect for sharing or trying multiple flavours at once! TL;DR? Go give it a try. Try everything and anything from the menu, and I guarantee you, you won't be disappointed. The staff are incredible, the food is incredible, the drinks are incredible, and it's all affordable for what it is and how good it is! ...fwew! 40 minute review. First time writing one, and I am so glad I wrote it for this amazing cafe. Been recommending to family every time I talk to them! read more

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We ordered a jawdropper, which is like an ice cream cone, but instead of a cone, they use a taiyaki! The ice cream consisted of a twist of matcha and mango, and we picked a sweet red bean filling. It was such an innovative and super yummy dessert! My husband and I loved it! I wish we could go there every day, but we don't have such a trendy place in our area. read more

Sweet little cafe with amazing Taiyaki. Definitely a nice place to stop by especially now that the weather is warming up. read more

Cafe Taiyaki 52 - Desserts Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

No place I would rather be for my coffee break or to unwind after work. This place has very quickly become my favorite spot for coffee in Halifax, and the taiyaki here is my new favorite comfort food! read more

Really cute café and not busy so I didn't have to wait long. I got the naked duo and loved it. Will definitely come back next time I'm in Halifax! read more

Very Kawaii! A snug and perfectly minimalistic aesthetic. Very bright and clean as well. The prices are fair, you will get what you paid for and the menu items are always delicious. This is definitely the place for any sweet tooth's out there! read more

Such a great idea. Wish they were in a place with more foot traffic. The owner was really nice. My wife and I had a jawdropper with matcha (green tea) and mango ice cream twist, and a sticky taiyaki, which is the same fish shape, but made of mochi instead of the regular cake mix. Everything was delicious. We wanted to go back and try their savory taiyaki, but we are from out of town. read more