There are few who can pull off Gluten free like Schoolhouse. You can try the chocolate cake...and…read moretry not to get hooked. For the longest time I could not get past the holyfreakinggood carrot and chocolate cake, but I have bought one of the wee blueberry pies (not the tart, but the pie) and I have efficiently scarfed the whole thing within an hour of leaving the market. Priced well, tastes good...wheat, What?

Gluten free doesn't have to mean dry, crumbly and bland anymore. I don't know if these folks…read morecracked some magical formula but they sure as heck do great stuff. My daughter has celiac and this place has been a game changer for us. We often serve this stuff to guests who rave about it and then are incredibly surprised to find out its gluten free. They should also be applauded for and are proof that gluten-free doesn't have to cost 3 to 4 times as much as "regular" bakery items. We get absolutely gouged by most gluten free options, this place has great prices. Great taste, quality, price, selection and the staff are warm and helpful.

ving the Best for Last at Bicycle Thief…read more We saved Bicycle Thief for last, and it ended up being one of the best meals of our Halifax trip. We started with the flash-fried calamari, a great opener served with their sun-dried tomato pesto aioli. But little did I know the standout lobster dish of the trip was hiding in the appetizer section. Their lobster and corn chowder was incredible. Seriously, so, so good. Potatoes, Vidalia onions, and double-smoked bacon added great contrast to the sweet lobster. And you know it's good when you can see that beautiful red lobster oil floating on top. It really showed that they used the lobster shells and all those flavour-packed bits to build the stock. Absolutely delicious. Next came the spaghettini ai frutti di mare, loaded with huge jumbo shrimp, fresh scallops, and mussels in a sun-dried tomato pesto. The seafood was fresh and plentiful. The linguini all'aragosta did not disappoint either. San Marzano tomatoes, cream, and Parmigiano made for a rich and decadent sauce that worked beautifully with the lobster. We also had the crab ravioli, followed by yet another lobster dish, the lobster Thermidor. This was seriously indulgent, with wild mushrooms, Gruyère, and house-made black truffle spaghettini. Rich, savoury, and packed with flavour. After all that decadence, we needed something bright to finish. The crostata al bergamotto was perfect, with a vibrant bergamot citrus curd that cut through the richness and refreshed the palate. Great seafood, incredible pasta, creative flavours, and excellent execution. We definitely saved one of the best for last.

Another joint highly praised online, so I dropped by for a late lunch…read more Ordered the lobster roll and crab ravioli. Lobster roll was fine, nothing to write home about but wouldn't order or recommend. However their crab ravioli was phenomenal, the lemon and cream sauce work perfectly. It was heavy from the cream but the citrus helped made it lighter. Service was friendly and they had patio and indoor seating.

What a great discovery that we wish we knew about sooner! The place doesn't look like much from the…read moreoutside and inside is small and could use updating, but the cheesecake is excellent. Slices will run you $12-18, but you are getting quality here. No cheap ingredients and nothing is overly sweet. Tastes exactly as a cheesecake should. Options are limited but rotating. The seating set up isn't great and neither is the use of space, so we suggest walking up to the counter and taking your order to go. Staff is super friendly and helpful and asked if we had been before - something everywhere should do. Overall a really great choice. No hype; just great cheesecake.

Best cheese cake in Canada AND the USA…read more SUPER adorable and friendly setting, feels like home when you enter. The staff are amazing and so thoughtful. Also, if you have a recommendation on a new type of cheesecake, let them know. It may be the new best seller! As for picking a favourite? Good luck! They are all amazing.

So mad 2 doors down has closed on Barrington st! Their Kail…read moreCeaser salad was so good! Fresh crunchy kale/ lovely huge croutons/ parm cheese/ bacon and the dressing definitely house made!! Ugh I long for it!!

This restaurant is a gem! On a business trip we stumbled on…read morethis delightful spot located in strip area. Katrina a waitperson guided us through the menu The food and its presentation were excellent with an excellent wine list. The decor is subtle and not distracting.

The Short Version: Popular restaurants that makes their food…read morefrom scratch and sources ingredients locally. Tasty food and friendly service. The Long Version: My husband and I had dinner at The Wooden Monkey and we enjoyed it. I always prefer organic and locally sourced ingredients as they are fresher and as a result usually taste better, so that's one of the reasons it was on our list of places to try. I initially wanted the haddock burger and was thrilled to hear that their bun (which they bake in-house) was a plain bun without sesame seeds or poppy seeds. However, our helpful server, Angie, informed me that the breading for the haddock contained sesame seeds, so I had to order something else :( My backup plan was the Fish Cakes ($17.50). The default side is "roasties" which is their famous roasted potatoes, but Angie recommended a side salad instead since the fish cakes contained potatoes and it would be a lot of starches without vegetables. This was a great suggestion. I did want to try their roasties so I got the half salad half roasties upgrade (an additional $5) and chose the Sweet Apple salad. My husband got the salmon ($29.25). He chose roasties as his side, but his salmon automatically came with some roasted vegetables too. My fish cakes were good, but I felt there could have been a bit more fish. The potato to fish ratio was high. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I liked the homemade tartar sauce. The roasties were seasoned potato wedges. I liked the thin and crispy ones. The thicker and softer ones, not so much. However, my husband gladly ate them, lol. The Sweet Apple salad was delicious (Angie said it was her favourite when I was deciding on that one or the Beet salad). It had mixed greens, apples, carrots, daikon, goat cheese, walnuts and green onions. The dressing was a maple mustard dressing, which I requested on the side and it arrived as requested. The ingredients were fresh and I really liked the flavours of the salad. There was a tiny bit of coleslaw on my plate too. It was good (vinegar instead of mayo based) but was only a tiny mouthful. My husband enjoyed his salmon. I had a taste and agreed that it was great. My husband also got a beer (Propeller pilsner $9). The restaurant has a monkey motif so the decor is full of monkey stuff. Angie was a fabulous server. Friendly and attentive and helpful. They have indoor seating and patio seating when the weather is nice. Street parking only. Review #127 (2026)

We stopped in to get lunch and the menu looked really good especially their specials with a cream…read moreof mushroom soup and a salmon pesto fettuccine. There was a couple in front of us. That had been waiting a long time for a table and two waitresses working in a gentleman. Unfortunately, we waited 15 minutes to even get acknowledged about getting seated at that point we decided to leave unfortunately we won't be back and now we understand why there's a four star rating.

Nachos so freaking good!! Plus I had sourcream at my home to add to the ambiance!…read more The sandwiches were made well as were the side of meatballs!

Our first day in Halifax and wanted to eat at Edna's, but we have to wait. So we decided to wait it…read moreout at this coffee joint. The seating area is spacious, but there are signs to limit your stay to 60mins. The menu is easy to understand and standard pricing, although sizes are not specifically written. We ordered a cappuccino and a pumpkin spice latte (because I'm feeling basic Fall). The coffees arrive in 5mins. Fyi: Whole milk is used. Cappuccino: 5/5. Super dark and deep notes. Looks like an 6oz. Very strong. Pumpkin spice latte: 4/5. I don't know how any place can make a PSL not basic/standard. This place tried their best. Not overtly sweet. Looks like a 12oz. Overall: Good place to grab a coffee and chat.

Picked up some goats milk fudge from here to take home/ absolutely melt in your mouth super smooth…read moreand delicious. I'll be back for a proper visit to try other things hopefully soon!

Short walk from our hotel, very easy to navigate to. Seater right away and server was friendly and…read moreapproachable. The wife and I had cocktails recommended by our son, all good here. Creative and well prepared mixed. I especially liked the bluelevadier. Only complaint, it's loud and the neighborhood could intimidate some.

We recently ordered cupcakes with Delectable Desserts for a very special occasion. They were…read moreabsolutely perfect! Right after opening up the box, we were totally impressed with the beautiful presentation. These cupcakes were just incredibly decorated. Each one of them was like a small piece of art. We had a sampling of a number of flavors, all of which were successes. The cakes were incredibly moist and light, sweet but not too sweet. The frosting was very smooth and creamy, full of flavor, not too sweet, and complemented the cake. Delectable Desserts really made our occasion special. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality really showed in every single bite. The service was great. The hospitality of the staff, warm and accommodating, showed in their passion for the job. They made sure everything was perfect with our ordered dish and delivered it on time, hence making the experience seamless and a joyful one. In short, we could not be more pleased with our Delectable Desserts cupcakes. They were truly the star dessert of the show at our special party, and our friends and family just loved them. We would enthusiastically recommend Delectable Desserts to any event a client wants to add a touch of sweet and classy to. Five stars all the way!

Wonderful store! The cakes they delivered were AMAZING! Delivered quickly and with care. They…read morewrote a very nice message for my friend and called to confirm before delivery. The only small bump in the road was that they included an invoice with the order that was a gift for a friend. Make sure you specify that they do not include one if you're doing the same. Other than that, absolutely INCREDIBLE store!

Ordered this through a delivery platform- it took a while but was worth the wait!!…read more Dam food was as ordered/ so was the promised incentives- delicious and would do again!!

Service sucked. Waited a long time for our drinks and our food to be ordered not delivered. Glasses…read morewere dirty and the coffee was wayyyy to hot!! Food was strange. Deep fried french fries for home fries?? Plus seemed like it came from the bottom of the basket, all short crunchy nuggets. Over easy eggs one was broke and other over cooked. Ham deli slices as your side ham? For the price i expected much better food and service. On the plus side bathroom was ok. Very disappointed in this experience.

One of the best fish and chips places in the HRM. Located in Dartmouth by the ferry terminal…read more There's seating and a patio with take out as well. All the seafood is fresh - you can also buy some if you want to make it yourself! But eat here, save yourself the hassle. Always get the fish and chips. Two piece if you are hungry - three if you are famished. Their coating is different from most places - more of a breading versus beer battered. Family run. Fantastic place

Ordered seafood chowder to go. Two bowls cost $20 each. They each came with a fluffy dinner roll…read more While the chowder was full of haddock, tiny scallops, potatoes, bits of lobster and maybe salmon?, the broth was a watery but still flavorful. A little costly in my opinion, yet the seafood was cooked to perfection.