Coffee place and bar at the entrance to Park Lane. Nice vibe inside. Just came for a coffee but…read morethe also have espresso based drinks and food (dessert, sandwiches) Brewed coffee was from Sunday Silence - roaster in Mahone Bay. Seating at tables and the bar. Cool wall with tons of stuffed animals. Bonus - free wifi

I've been in Halifax for a bit. I came from Seattle (you know the birthplace of Starbucks). I've…read moreventured away from my safety net of the white cup with the green mermaid and found the love for locally roasted coffee that is Java Blend. This particular location (Seaport Market) is one of my stopping places when I hit the market on the weekend (which I do pretty often) and while my favorite JB is the North Street location, I do love this little second floor corner spot. Lines tend to be a little long but if you've ever had JB coffee then you know it's worth it. Especially if there is a music vendor playing nearby (nothing like a little bluegrass to keep your feet stomping in line). If you're lucky to snag one of the tables upstairs it makes for some great people watching and on a warm day hang out outside take in the view of the water.

You know in cartoons where a delicious scent wafts through the air and the character literally…read morefollows their nose to the source? This happens to me every time I go to Java Blend at the market. I don't make it to their location in the North End often, so it has to be at the market that I go get my fix. The drip coffee is delicious - highly recommend. I haven't tried their pastries recently - last time I did I had an unpleasant experience with a croissant, so I tend to avoid them. Coffee is great, though!

Soft opening of this longstanding espresso bar on Barrington Street. Just opened on November 10!…read more Much larger and airy with plenty of windows - seating is on stools by the windows. Standard coffee and espresso based drinks and baked goods from Bramble Cafe in the North End. Friendly baristas. In a super busy area by library just off Spring Garden. Cool vibe inside. You can also buy some funky books. Some from local authors!!!

Tucked away below street level on South Park at Victoria Road, a cheerful coffee shop for a quick…read morecaffeine stop and snack, or a leisurely lunch with a friend. Also has outdoor seating. Food and drinks are superior to most coffee shops ( try the breakfast wraps!). Service is upbeat and friendly.

Tried scone and frittata bagel, white hot chocolate and dripped coffee. All good. Ambiance is great…read moreto hang out with friends.

I know it's probably a not-so-great indication of my hip, artsy street cred but the Halifax Seaport…read moreMarket location of Steve-O's is definitely my favourite. It's clean, it's fresh, it's bright, and it's almost impossible to miss on your way into the market. Let's face it, for those early weekend market mornings, having your coffee shop front and center means not having to shove through the crowds uncaffeinated. To me, that is paramount. Staff here are a bit peppier than other locations -likely because you'd have to be peppy in order to survive the market crowd - and very happy to get you your fix in a hurry so that you can get on your way.

Steve O Reno's manages to get almost everything right with their Farmer's Market location. They…read morehave same great service and selection as can be found at their Brunswick Street location. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. For those craving a good coffee during their market-ing, this is surely a saving grace of the market. The only points they are losing is for pure logistics. They've used two separate locations and both face the same challenge that there is nowhere for customers to wait in line. Except in the way. It's a problem common to many of the market businesses but the lineup for coffee is always so long, it becomes a real traffic impediment. Ironically, the solution might be to offer less service so customers rotate through faster. Still, while I don't drink coffee myself, I'm told it's worth the wait.

Crooki Cafe is a nice little coffee stop with super fresh roasted coffee bean drinks along with…read morenice daily baked goods. They also serve gourmet teas and snacks. Service is fast and friendly. The espresso coffee was so good I purchased a 2.5# bag of fresh roasted beans to take home to the states. The quality, blend and flavor was top notch. My whole carryon smelled so good and I couldn't wait to get home to make a cup! The location of this little shop is close to the Cunard statue. The barista's really make the drinks exceptional!

Neighborhood coffee shop and cafe. On the bottom floor of an apartment building on Gottingen…read moreStreet across from CFB Halifax (which has a Tim's Express on base) Cozy welcoming interior. Some tables and an area with comfortable sofas and chairs. A lot of locals frequent this place. Had a breakfast danish - extremely fresh and tasty. Mocha was smooth. They also cater and make some amazing looking cakes! Need to try a slice of this sometime!

One of the best cafés in Halifax! Staff are so friendly and always go above and beyond. Their…read morelattes come in tons of different flavours and shots. Their coffee is quite good too. My favourite items are the smoked salmon sandwich or the grilled cheese.

George's has been a staple in the SMU end of the south end for many years. The proprietor is always…read moreSmiling and willing to help with decisions. If it's your first time with bubble tea I recommend trying the peach or mango with no milk, after that start trying out some of the more exotic flavours like litchi with milk or taro. The signature milk tea is the Magic Tea, highly recommended. There are probably 100 different teas on the menu. Summer time is the best time for the chillers, essentially a bubble tea slushy. Price wise they are pretty reasonable for this type of experience, but be prepared to spend 15.00 for two. If it's getting late best to give them a call and make sure they have bubbles left. :)

The store has decent bubble tea but it is overpriced. 6 dollars for a regular size... a little to…read morerich for my blood. My main complaint, however, is the fact that the owner is so rude. I went in there one night when he was with a bunch of his friends and he stated that they are all out of bubble yea... I find that very hard to believe. I gave them the benefit of the doubt and went back a few days later. I was greeted by the same unfriendly owner who acted as though he was doing me a favor and did not even greet me upon entrance. I was asking which flavor was his favourite and he simply asked me to turn the menu around to reflect the "best in Halifax" marking on the front. A real jerk, I will not be returning and the Indochine Banh M near spring garden will be my go to, the tea is better anyways.... Spare yourself the time. This guy has a problem with Canadian Natives.