We didn't set out to visit COWS Cable Wharf. We had done a hop-on/hop-off tour in Halifax, Nova…read moreScotia, and decided to get a snack before heading back to the ship. As we stood in the streets of Halifax one of us mentioned ice cream and one of the other of us looked up from our phones to see COWS about 75 feet away from us. It was purely accidental, I swear. Then again, if fate deals you a good hand, you take it. This COWS location is located along the waterfront in a large, expansive area of shops and restaurants, and vendors. Inside this place is awesome. I'm going to guess there we well over 30 flavors of ice cream, each one calling my name. The names of their ice cream flavours are funny/whimsical/appropriate. Things like Lemoon lime bar, Cownadian Maple, and Cookie Moonster...you get the drift. A lot of cow-based inspiration. My ice cream of choice was Coffee...and it was SOOOO good. Then there's the merchandise. Aisles and Rows of shirts, hoodies, sweaters, socks, jackets, hats...the list goes on. So Many T-shirts with cow-related puns, and all so fun. The staff at COWS appear to enjoy their jobs and they have fun while working. And why not? It's a fun, relaxed atmosphere and you're surrounded by ice cream!

A Sweet Canadian Classic - Always a Must-Stop!…read more We make it a tradition to stop at Cow's anytime we spot one--especially out east--and the Halifax Waterfront location is no exception. This place is a true Canadian gem. The ice cream is always top-notch--super creamy, rich, and full of flavour. Plus, we love browsing the fun merch and other quirky products while we're there. Whether you're after a sweet treat or just want to soak up the fun vibes, Cow's is always worth the stop. A classic East Coast experience!

Amazing food Amazing atmosphere!…read moreYou really should do yourself a favour and treat yourself with a visit to Cows at 1891 Upper Water Street!

Delicious treats, wonderful service, cute gifts! This place is worth the hype! It reminds me of a…read moreCanadian Ben & Jerry's.

The food was fantastic. Don't underestimate the real food dishes, some of the best pizza I've ever…read morehad. The waitress was really wonderful. The ambience was way too much. Yes, it looks pretty; however, it is so bright and open concept I think that it could be headache inducing or cause other medical issues. It is good for the classic tourist trap experience but I feel as though you can have similar experiences elsewhere without all of the bright lights.

Had ordered this dessert board from here though Uber a while back and it was great!…read moreChocolate chip cookies and brownies were to die for!/ fruit / mini pancakes n such plus the sauces- definitely something I'd get again!! Must visit in person sometime!

COWS Ice cream is a super popular beloved Canadian brand that started on Prince Edward Island…read more(PEI). The ice cream is made with 100% cow milk from PEI including all the butterfat that makes ice cream taste so good. Ingredients are original and flavorful. COWS locations are in many places in town. I tried the basic vanilla to grade it against others and it was excellent. It was fun getting a scoop and walking the boardwalk.

I am so happy I was able to stop by and try cows. I have heard great things and it lived up to the…read morehype. They have a great variety of merch. This store was a little bit smaller but if you walk down the waterfront a little more, they have a bigger store with a lot more items. We picked up some baby socks and a PICOWBALL T-shirt which was a great souvenir. Highly recommend trying!

Visited during noon and there was a small line but moved quickly. I got their special soft serve…read morecinnamon coffee and vanilla twist in the kiddie sundae. This was the best flavour of ice cream I've had recently, and I'm not sure where Toronto would have this. They had a great system in terms of waiting for orders with a numbering system. No seats, just a take out window.

- perfect for the hot summer - mint chocolate flavor was…read morerefreshing - vanilla flavor was standard - itinerary: grab one and go to Halifax public gardens

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.

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

Great little coffee shop with yummy sandwiches and pastries. Service was super friendly and kind…read more Parking is a little tricky, but worth the walk

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.