Lovely little coffee place in beautiful Dartmouth. Coffee was a little bitter for my taste buds,…read morecroisant was very nice. Server at the bar was not very happy this day.

Busy place. Smells great in here. Staff were fine. Place is…read morevery clean. I got a kids chai as it was a better size and price for me - very good. Nephews loved it. We also tried the Cheddar onion and chocolate pistachio scones. Cheddar one was 10/10 very good. Chocolate pistachio one was just not as good - not as moist, not as flavorful. Lots of other super tasty looking baked goods here as well. Lots of dine-in tables. 2 single-person gender neutral bathrooms.

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!

It's not very often that a small business makes a comeback after being closed for a few years, but…read moreformer downtown Halifax resident Kee Heong has brought its dim sum delights to a much different part of the city - Lower Sackville. My wife and I came by for a late-ish lunch on the the weekend, and we were happy to see the restaurant nearly full! It's not a big space, with only marginally more seating than their old location, but it was good to see it being embraced by a diverse clientele. The menu has a few dozen different options, which gave a good amount of variety without being overwhelming. Steamed BBQ pork buns are a dim sum must, as are pan fried pork and chive dumplings, and then we mixed things up a with a few new-to-us dishes. We settle on the steamed ginger dumplings, pan fried taro cakes and the more mysterious sounding "duck egg inside pork balls". It probably isn't the best way to pitch the dish in an appetizing way, but I like all those things, so it was worth a shot! It seems that green tea comes by default here, or our server has really good hearing as we debated getting some or not, so if it's not your thing, you might want to nip that in the bud. It wasn't long before our assortment of plates and steamer baskets were before us. The pan fried dumplings were a sight to behold with beautifully browned bottoms, and they did not disappoint! The crispy side of the wrapper contrasted nicely with tender and juicy interior, dotted with bits of vegetal chives. The dumplings were on the large side for pot stickers, and the grain of the filling was a bit more rustic than Chinese dumplings often are, including the others that we ordered, which we appreciated. Kee Heong's cha siu bao struck all of the right notes with pleasantly doughy and lightly sweet exteriors, and the sweet and savoury interior. There was just the right amount of sauce and filling to get a taste with each bite. The taro cakes were a new one for me, and they would be best described as being similar to a latke or hash brown, as it's another patty of shredded root vegetable. The exterior was good and crisp, although I found the interior to be a bit dry, and it was with these that the lack of sauces at the tables stood out. No soy, black vinegar or chili crisp in sight! The ginger dumplings had the perfect amount of ginger, such that they were quite gingery, but not enough to give you a burning sensation. It was a nice contrast amongst a series of very savoury dishes. Last but not least were the "duck egg inside pork balls". I vaguely knew what to expect, but not 100%, so this dish had an element of mystery to it! The vibe from the menu is very "Chinese Scotch egg", and the composition was in line with that as well, as steamed rice took the place of bread crumbs ensconcing a ball of minced pork. It seemed like it was just the egg yolk inside, but I really enjoyed the mix of egg, meat and rice, the latter of which had a subtle flavour of toasting, similar to the rice in a rice cooker that was on the edges of the pot. Kee Heong is firing on all cylinders since their return, and I hope Lower Sackville appreciates what they've got in this dim sum dispensary.

It would be easy to walk right past this humble little restaurant/bakery and not even know it. But…read moredon't be fooled by its low profile. It's a great little restaurant and a regular stop for my wife and I when we visit Halifax from our home in Lunenburg. Good service, good food and very authentic. Try it. You won't be disappointed. Highly recommended.

No idea why this place received such bad reviews from some people because it was lovely! The bakery…read moreis situated near the waterfront and serves cakes by the slice, cookies and various coffee products. You can also order customized cakes which I did. I ordered an 8-inch red velvet cake for $58 before tax and while I thought it was a little pricey at first, the cake is well-made and very tall. I was told that it'll be good for 8 people but my boyfriend and I just shared one-eighth of it and it was just the right amount. The cream cheese is light and airy and the cake isn't overly sweet or cloying. I'll definitely return to try their other cakes!

Tried classic chocolate and toffee Millie. Both tasted yummy. Smiles on staff's faces were very…read morewelcoming. Cute deco.

Nice cafe on Brunswick Street at the transition between downtown and the North End of Halifax…read more 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!

Cafe Taiyaki 52 has perhaps the BEST taiyaki I've ever had in Canada. While it is a bit overpriced…read more(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.

What a cute spot! I was visiting Halifax, and it was a perfect place to start my morning. Pastries…read morewith ube! The decoration is so much fun. The black and white pictures on the walls tell a story of immigrant pride and success. It's a happy and cheerful little cafe.

Bit of a mess here. We were looking forward to the Filipino food and bakery items but execution…read morebecame a big problem. They were pretty empty but out of coffee and missing some of the items for the spam breakfast. Waiting 30 minutes for rice and hard cooking my over easy eggs made it more hassle then it was worth. Nice people hopefully they can iron out the issues.

This is the best bakery in Halifax. Fresh, no compromising on quality. This is reflected by how…read moreit is always busy with long line ups particularly in the morning. The best part is their extremely reasonable pricing!!! Even with the overall increase in food pricing they have not changed very much over the years. In addition to pastries and bread they also have sandwiches and coffee - never tried either. The coffee is from Java Blend. Highly recommend

What a GREAT bakery. Everything was delicious. Service was excellent. Line but it moved fast. As…read moregood as any Paris boulangerie Just wonderful

Busy local cafe - they are open very early in the morning. The usual coffee and espresso based…read moreproducts. North Mountain is their coffee supplier. Small seating area in a cozy environment with eclectic decor. Had an egg and cheese bagel - pretty tasty. Friend had a smoked salmon scramble on sourdough bread. Was happy. Worth coming

The scone is amazing. I don't know exactly what it was called but it has honey drizzle and sugar…read morecane to make it sweet with the right amount of spice for a perfect balance. The grilled cheese was also fantastic. Great service, great pricing, great portion.