Upon entering we were greeted warmly and offered assistance in selecting our options from the menu. The staff learned we were heading out on the Cabot Trail and began suggesting good routes and places to stop which made the entire experience feel more personal. The entire cafe has a cozy diner setup with plenty of seating. We decided to start the day with a simple bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich as well as a hot chocolate. The food was quickly prepared and brought to us. The hot chocolate was rich and warm while the sandwich was light yet filling. The cafe also offers boxed lunch options for the road which is a terrific option for travelers and visitors hitting the trail like us. My only complaint is that they were only open from Thursday to Monday, because I would easily return every morning! read more

The food is just alright, though I think a little pricey and overrated. We had a breakfast sandwich, a Cuban, and a blueberry bread. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, the seating areas are inviting. There are many options for baked goods and it was exceptionally busy. It looks like they roast their own beans. We aren't coffee drinkers but I mentioned it if it were important to someone. read more

We were vegetarians searching for a quick meal and it hit the spot! Had a great soup and salad- tasted homemade, friendly staff! Good sized portions... the local lix was delicious read more

The owner and staff are so friendly and the food/coffee is delicious! Such a cute vibe inside. We stopped for breakfast every morning we stayed in Baddeck! read more

A great place for breakfast. Pastries are fantastic. Staff and service wonderful. Cute little place on Main Street. Walking distance from most hotels read more

These folks really know and love their coffee, which is roasted on site and is excellent. You can enjoy it there (lots of seating) or take it away (several different blends are available, whole beans or ground to order). Lots of baked goods, too, although no pastries. We tried the oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies, which were pretty good. read more

Highwheeler Cafe & Bakery - Cafes Near Me - Baddeck, Nova Scotia

The Halifax coffee recommendation from these guys was Espresso 46 on the North End. A GREAT recommendation. Wonderful coffee and a small, beautifully curated Farmer's Market/shop built in/next door with THE best selection of the most beautiful produce we've seen in all of the Maritimes!!! read more

I had high hopes for this cute cafe.... I had to get breakfast, snacks and lunch to go as I was about to jump on the Cabot Trail, which was a bit longer than expected 6 hour journey... I had an apple and cranberry scone, a breakfast bagel, a sandwich for lunch and coffee.... all packed up and ready to go. The bagel (you can see in the pic) was cut in 1/4 and then the other part was the remaining 3/4... it wasn't great, average at best in taste. I give it 2 1/2 stars. The coffee wasn't great, I give it a 2. The apple and cranberry scone, that was pretty good, I'll give it a 4. The sandwich was average, about a 3. I don't know what's so fantastic to everyone else. I'll chalk it up to just not the best tasting day? I'd go elsewhere in the future. read more

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Why closed on Wednesdays? Was hoping to provision our hiking expedition but closed. Not sure why they pick the middle of the week to be closed. read more

After watching the energetic Canada Day parade... our crew of 9 went looking for something to eat to satisfy the need for homemade, veggie, vegan, and meat eater preferences. We chanced on the quaint High Wheeler Cafe & Bakery which hit the mark on all of it! Really nice and welcoming staff. I ordered the soup of the day: curried and pureed veggies and the grilled veggie foccia sandwich. The cuban was fresh and flavorful. The pepper jelly that accompanied the grilled cheese was very tasty as well. My most favorite were the oatcakes, baked fresh. Crunchy and delicious! Many sandwich and fresh juice options as well. They have seating inside and outside... and is the perfect spot to take a break, regroup and plan the rest of the day ahead. read more

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This place is full of energy and great breakfast offerings. The bagged lunch is excellent. The Lattes were terrific as were the bagel breakfast sandwiches. The next day we had the apple strudel and a scone. Both fresh and delicious. The owner and staff are exceptionally nice. If you're in Baddeck, this is a must try. read more

Fantastic! From the in house roasted coffee, to the fantastic sandwiches and yoghurt parfait to the ridiculously good apple turnover; Highwheeler Cafe is a must when in downtown Baddeck. Amazing family who care so much about customer service; Nick gave us great advice for our visit. This adorable and immaculate spot is a winner! read more

Decent cafe experience. Standard breakfast cafe fare. Service is friendly but extremely slow and disjointed. Nice outdoor seating. Food is simple but well executed. Not a destination but gets job done in area. read more

Delicious roasted on site coffee and the oat/peanut butter cookies were excellent. Helpful staff and owner. Would love to return soon.

We got take out sandwiches for the road that were delicious. Staff was very welcoming.

Incredible stop at the Highwheeler. Staying a few nights in Baddeck while exploring Cape Breton and stopped in here for our caffeine fix and left with a lot more. Never met a friendlier staff who explained all the delicious treats they had and even some of the local secret places to check out. We had a couple breakfast sandwiches, coffee, OJ, and homemade pop tarts. Everything was A+ but again it was the incredibly friendly and kind staff that make this a stand out spot. Felt like you were talking to your cousin you hadn't seen in awhile. Thanks Highwheeler! read more

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Fantastic fresh, delicious food. Locally sourced produce made on site. Everything was 5 star. Food, great friendly service. The freshly made bread, cakes,scones,shortbread was so good I took to go after I ate a delicious breakfast. Highly recommended read more

Wonderful cafe. I had an amazing breakfast sandwich and wonderful coffee. The staff was very kind in giving us recommendation for local hikes and beaches read more

We recommend the Cuban sandwich. We are Cuban and were visiting Baddeck. We were surprised to find a Cuban sandwich on the menu. My husband ordered one and he said it was a 9 out of 10. read more

Excellent pastries and coffee! Very friendly staff, gave us great advice on hiking along Cabot trail. Nice indoor and outdoor seating.

We found there pastries to be meh, the cinnamon roll was dry and lacked any icing. The apple turnover was dry and had very little filling. The hot chocolate was very good, they used real milk instead of a water based blend. read more

Lovely atmosphere, with fiddle music, excellent food (we had Cuban, roast beef, BLT, potatoes and carrot cake - all tasty), and great service. read more

This family-run cafe offers something for everyone! Enjoyed coffee and cappuccino daily, along with their rotating baked goods. We enjoyed a cinnamon roll, berry crumble, soup, bagels (one kind-sesame) and a variety of muffins over our 4 daily visits. Gluten free products are available, as are sandwiches, picnic lunches and chicken pot pies. This is the best-staffed and most friendly establishment that we visited over 8 days in the town. The morning vibe is refreshing, locals and visitors coming together in a friendly atmosphere, a special place. read more

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Best coffee in Baddeck. Friendly service. Breakfast was good. Pastries looked old. Service was good despite the crowds.

very cute spot, recently beautifully renovated. bagels are hands down the best I've ever had. The attention to flavor and presentation is top tier. Service is fantastic. read more

Wonderful service and very thoughtful menu. Tasty stuff in a quaint town by the water. Recommend any time you're going through. We did breakfast but the lunch menu looked great. All fresh. read more

Wow!! We wished we could take this whole place back to the US with us after our vacation. The homemade pop tarts are AMAZING, the oatcakes delicious, the coffee superb, the service impeccable, and the bagel sandwich mouth-watering. Of the two mornings in Baddeck, we went both days and wished we were in Canada longer to eat there more. Do NOT MISS this local treasure!! read more

Highwheeler Cafe & Bakery - Homemade berry pop-tart - Cafes Near Me - Baddeck, Nova Scotia

Absolute gem of a spot. Growing up I would beg my mom to let me get a sweet here almost every single day. I had not been in the Highwheeler for years and to walk back in the doors to see what the current owners have created was incredible. The staff are kind and welcoming. They are passionate about the business and the products they offer. It is as though you are walking into your Nans house to grab a cup of coffee and an Oatcake. They have made immense leaps to modernize the business while staying true to what the community and travellers have come to know of the Highwheeler over its many years in operaction. This is an absolutely incredible feat and a clear indication of the love, care, and hard work they've put into not only this business but their community as well. They roast their own coffee now! they still have their famous porridge bread and those DELICIOUS sandwiches. The cheesy bread sticks with the poppy seeds! Highly recommend you stop by and see the folks at the Highwheeler. read more

Ordered a latte and an Americano and toasted bagel and some carrot cake. This place is pretty cute with some outdoor seating. They have a table number system so they'll bring you your order even though you order at a counter. Lots of people had sandwiches and the like. They have a cute Cabot trail bagged lunch they sell that has a sandwich and 2 cookies and a beverage? Cute idea. read more

Highwheeler Cafe & Bakery - Latte with almond milk - Cafes Near Me - Baddeck, Nova Scotia

An excellent bakery in the picturesque Baddeck. Owned by a local man and staffed with three generations of family and friends. Delicious soups. Generously sized sandwiches. Fresh baked bread and pastries. Dining in the cute cafe or on the front porch. A real find in a small village. Highly recommend. read more

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Worth stopping for a delicious breakfast or lunch is an understatement! When visiting Cape Breton, this is a must! Not only did I have the best latte on the island from master barista Grace, but the turkey sandwich on their extraordinary porridge bread with pickles was out of this world. The owners showered my family with East Coast hospitality spending time chatting and recommending places to visit around the island as well as Halifax. Our trip has been enriched just by spending time at this amazing spot! read more

Highwheeler Cafe & Bakery - a sandwich and a cup of coffee - Cafes Near Me - Baddeck, Nova Scotia

What a gem with lots of wonderful pastries. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Pop tarts are huge and delicious And the rhubarb strawberry strudel. danish and blueberry scone were amazing! What a cute café! Got takeout, but will definitely be back to sit down and enjoy the ambience. read more

Excellent service, with a smile and top notch customer service! We enjoyed the soup and sandwich we shared and bought a loaf of the famous porridge bread! You really need to try a slice, it's sumptuous! read more

Went for breakfast and had the bacon egg and cheese on a bagel. It was the best I've ever had. Coffee is excellent!!

Friendly service, plenty of locally produced options to tempt your tastebuds... we eventually agreed the carrot cake was our family favourite and of course the coffee was excellent. They even confirmed the size of the cup to ensure the right balance between the expresso and the milk. We stayed in Baddeck for 3 nights and stopped by for a flat white and carrot cake every morning. And you can also tell the locals go here as well which is always a great indicator. read more

Excellent breakfast, nice location and the nicest folks you could ever meet. Their bagels are the best I have ever eaten - light, fluffy and delicious. We left with macaroons and cinnamon buns and we devoured them. Wish we could have taken more - their carrot cake looked mouth-watering. Couldn't recommend them more highly. read more

Great Cafe. Don't miss this one. Seafood chowder, the best. Ask for pepper jelly. Service outstanding. Family owned. The best for a local place. read more

What an treasure, stopped for lunch on our way to Ingonish. Decided on sandwiches, not knowing they were HUGE. Half sandwich would have done, but so glad for leftovers!! Small portions for anything, is not on their menu. Cinnamon rolls, great, Scones.. proper delicious, Iced Americano, tasty!! ( in itself an accomplishment), Extremely friendly operator, Wanted to stop on our return trip but we were all just too tired. DEFINITELY going back at some point. Typical Cape Breton atmosphere, it felt like home. read more

My family loved our vegan lunch here: delicious and flavorful lentil burgers, black bean and corn salad, coffee, and best of all, AMAZING BREAD! We bought the multigrain loaf and whole wheat rolls - it was incredibly soft and absolutely delicious. We will talk about this bread for a long time. Friendly staff, quick service, and great atmosphere (with outdoor seating). read more

Great atmosphere on the street patio. Downtown Baddeck is a treasure especially as the morning sun is shining over the bay!