Nice cafe with two outdoor patios - one in front of the actual cafe (which is in a rustic looking…read morestrip mall) and the other is on a grassy field overlooking Lake Banook - prime seating on a nice day. They have coffee and espresso - they use Laughing Whale beans from Lunenburg. Had a BLT bagel. Bagels are high quality from a local bagel place in Dartmouth. Nice thick cut bacon. Price comparable to other local cafes. Will try their coffee products in the future

This cute little spot is located in a surprisingly nice-looking strip mall at the top of Prince…read moreAlbert. The wood-heavy interior leans into its titular theme, and the waterside setting by Lake Banook tracks as well. They've got a small lunch menu, but I've generally stuck to coffee and their rotating selection of baked goods. I really enjoyed a glazed blueberry scone, with its lightly crisp exterior and moist interior, and while the glaze wasn't necessary, it was certainly appreciated! They also have a good supply (re. more than one option) of gluten-free treats, and their lemon square is one of my wife's go-tos. On the coffee side...well let's say I'm not a fan of Laughing Whale. It'll keep you awake, but black coffee here is just not up to par with the high bar set by other Dartmouth cafes.

Our waitress Kelly P was amazing! I was traveling with my family from Pittsburgh to Nova Scotia &…read morewe stopped here for dinner. She sat us immediately & was very warm & friendly! She gave us a whole pitcher of iced water for the table & a whole lemon slices up for our water! Very generous! I ordered the Flatbread with pears & goat cheese & the seafood chowder, both were excellent! We all also shared the bread pudding for dessert which was delicious! We all enjoyed our food & left happily full! Such a great place & experience! Highly recommend!

We live in best western and it's a best place to eat before bed after long hours drive around Nova…read moreScotia. We came here 2 nights in a row, excellent customer service. They have deals on Thursdays for wings and happy hour on Fridays. Food on kids menu are HUGE, actually anything on the menu is huge, we ordered 2 mac n cheese for the kids, it comes with a big bowl with a side toast, this definitely can fit 3 kids, lots of cheese.

One of my favs for finding interesting or funny gifts and enjoying a delicious coffee. Be a…read morefrequent customer here - you'll love it!

A super cute coffee shop just outside Dartmouth. They have a lot of customization available for…read moretheir lattes which is great if you are looking for dairy free options. There is also a store section on the top and bottom floors with cute local merch (mugs, tea towels, cards, etc.) I highly recommend as the coffee is tasty and less than Starbucks. The vibe of the restaurant is very relaxing as well.

Sweet neighborhood spot close to where we picked up our rental car this morning. Very strong drip…read morecoffee. Breakfast salad was a delicious combo of fresh salad greens, berries, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, sunflower seeds and goat cheese. Hubby's breakfast sandwich was great too, as is the blueberry scone we got to go. Friendly service and laid back atmosphere.

The only reason for four stars is the food took a while to come out (a little over 40 minutes for…read morebrunch). Other than that the staff was very friendly. There's a good amount of outdoor seating and the atmosphere inside is great. The food was excellent! The eggs benedict was cooked perfectly and everything came out great!

If you're new to the city or have just emerged from being frozen in ice ala Encino Man, let me…read morepile on the bandwagon and tell you this: Cafe Good Luck is really, really good. It seemed a fitting location to caffeinate and get a bite before closing on our first house, which officially mades us Dartmouthians! Having just moved back to Nova Scotia within the past couple years, I'd only been to their smaller, pre-renos location once. Since then, they've blessedly expanded into a neighbouring unit, giving a lot more seating and openness, as they were becoming victims of their own success in the small, original space. I'm a lover of all things breakfast, so I snagged one of their breakfast sandwiches, while my wife stuck to the baked goods and went with one of their lovely blueberry scones. Two medium roast drip coffees, black, completed our refueling. Right out of the gate, the scone was AMAZING! The exterior was lightly crisp, but the interior was moist and soft (sorry, Larry David) - cooked to absolute perfection. There must have been a light coating of sugar to get it so crispy, so I don't know how regular scone batter does that on its own! Topped with a blueberry icing, blue sprinkles and edible flowers, it was a beauty! With my appetite whetted, I demolished my delicious breakfast sandwich when it arrived. The egg was of the scrambled sort, and light and fluffy, complemented by the thick and crisp bacon. A tomato-based sauce, be it jam or a house-made ketchup added a mix of sweetness and acidity, and it was helluva breakfast sandwich. After a year and a half in our home and many returns visits for coffee, delicious baked goods, and one coffee tasting event, we came by much more recently for a weekend lunch. CGL is typically very busy on the weekend, but rainy weather made tables slightly more available. I didn't come here with proper food in mind, but seeing the lemongrass chicken banh mi on the menu quickly changed my mind and appetite. This sandwich had a lot (/everything) going for it - tender, flavourful chunks of moist chicken, big and bright flavours from the crisp daikon and carrot slaw, and cucumber and cilantro for yet more crunch and flavour. Not to be forgotten was the perfect French bread, with its shatteringly crisp exterior and a pleasantly dense and pliable crumb. Cafe Good Luck is easily the best cafe in downtown Dartmouth, with an assortment of wildly good coffees that they roast, top notch baked goods, and a small but mighty mix of hot foods when you need something more substantial than a pastry (but still get that pastry!).

Wow! I think I found my new favorite coffee joint in the HRM!!! Located on the end of Portland…read moreStreet in downtown Dartmouth at the bottom of an apartment building this super hipster and cute place with a tulip motif is super cozy. The coffee is smooth - from Have Fun coffee roasters in Burnside Industrial Park. Tried the eggie - what a revelation! Kind of a mix of a croissant with an egg, cream cheese and onions. Super fresh and tasty. The breakfast sandwich was amazing - huge slab of pork as an option! Lots of seating - tables and countertop. As standard utensils they also have chopsticks!!! Apparently gets extremely busy on weekend mornings - glad I got here right at opening! No wifi, parking is on the street.

Cafe Marco Polo is located where the old Just Us! was on Kings Wharf. It is a gorgeous large space…read morewith stylish furniture and an electric fireplace. The offer soy and almond milk for their vegan or dairy intolerant customers and have a small selection of baked goods and tasty morsels. I was in on a Sunday and they had a breakfast cookie, coconut loaf and peanut butter cookies that were vegan but I know they also have vegan brownies other days as well. The staff working were very friendly and knowledgable about vegan fare. It's a comfortable place to sit and chat, have a drink and a light bite and relax. Also extremely happy to have a coffee shop on the Dartmouth side that offers more than just soy milk.

Same place, third owners. Layout and decor unchanged. Pleasant staff, good coffee, usual assortment…read moreof treats. Let's see how it goes.

Great little gem in Burnside located right beside the DQ. Next time you're in the 'hood and need a…read morecuppa joe, skip the Timmies and pop into this place. You won't regret it. They have about 6-8 different coffees on the brew (even a fair trade!), all self serve. 4 sizes of cups (biodegradable!). 4 milk options. A nice selection of sandwiches, soups and treats for the lunch crowd. They also have a small convenience section. Comfortable booth style seating and a couple couches in the "living room" area. Great place to relax. They have wi-fi for customers as well. Their espresso/latte machine was broken when I went in, not sure if they intend to fix it or not.