Well, hi there, charming little shop full of unique treasures and potential gifts. I did not expect…read moreto see you here. What's that? Oh, you've been busy amassing both local product and unique items from away? And I see your staff are friendly to the point of failing me; including giving my friend's daughter a free gift - a display toy that was the last in stock. But, really, at these prices? How do you do it? You must tell me your secret. ...breaking character... Yes. Really fantastic. Amazing staff/owners. And when I say "unique," I don't mean "unique for Sydney." I don't mean "unique for Cape Breton." I mean, "unique" as in "I've never seen some of this stuff before in my life and wish I had."

After driving a portion of the Cabot Trail we stopped into Salty Rose's and The Periwinkle Cafe for…read morelunch before turning back to Sydney. What a delight. Located in an old home, it is quaint and clean. We ordered a Turkey Sandwich and due to the size, we decided to split the sandwich which was a good decision. We grabbed our sandwich and waters and headed outside to sit at one of the picnic tables as it was a gorgeous and sunny day. The sandwich was delicious. Fresh and flavorful and the bread was soft. The staff was nice, and the location was excellent. They have a parking lot off to the side with plenty of parking. We highly recommend a stop here along the Cabot Trail.

The Periwinkle Cafe is probably the best place to stop for lunch on the Cabot Trail. Inside it…read moreseems unprepossessing, but don't let the size and somewhat limited menu discourage you. For example, my snow-crab sandwich was excellent - with plenty of tasty crab meat, and my cappuccino a very good complement.