What a hidden gem this place was. We were hunting for a place to have breakfast before a long…read moretravel back to New Brunswick and this place didn't disappoint! We had the Bug Brunch, the loaded potatoes, a mimosa and a kambocha mimosa. All of it was phenomenal. Service was friendly and very quick and the diner was clean and organized. While we don't live here, this place is a must eat at if you're local or visiting.

Big fan of Springhouse Market, it's been a go-to since we moved back to Nova Scotia in 2021. We…read morestop in regularly to stock up on vegan groceries, such as soy curls, jerky, ice cream, and hard-to-find items like vegan fish sauce. I also absolutely love their cashew cheesecakes - if you want a sweet treat, it's well worth seeing if they have slices in the case! We're also huge fans of their 'bonus' kitchen, Vegan Ghost Noodle. I think we've tried every menu item they make! I think my current favourite is the Cheeseburger noodle, but you honestly can't go wrong with any menu item, it's all delicious. Finally, I have to add that I love that they have a community support program, where you can pay for someone in need to have a meal, or a coffee, or soup. Such a great service to provide, and very much needed right now.

Not too bad- the food was good- a bit less for a kids menu then I'd expect but still good!…read moreThe service was slow but they were also getting busy at the time we came - Definitely would be back again- I love the harbour view!

Had the chic pea salad and fish cakes- both were bland. Daughter had pizza- she didn't like it…read more Hubby had lamb burger which he enjoyed.

Fresh and hot empanadas with a variety of different fillings…read more The shop owner was nice and not overly friendly but the food was good and I liked the spicy chimichuri sauce on the side.

After several years of slinging their namesake savoury pastry at farmers markets in Halifax, The…read moreEmpanada Shop has opened up a brick and mortar! I first popped in on my way home from work, just happening to walk by on my way up Salter. Even my admittedly mild to barely-there hunger was enough to pique my curiosity enough to pull the trigger. And hey, waiting for Halifax Transit is a risky business and I don't want to starve! The warmer still had a few options in it (with further pre-made options in the display cooler) - beef, pork and veggie. I probably should have went for the beef to help restock my red blood cells after a recent blood donation, but pork always seems to call to me. Empanadas also come with a sauce , and I went for the spicy chimichurri. Like many savoury pastries, empanadas are made for being an on-the-go meal, and I'm sure other commuters at my bus stop were jealous! The pastry itself was lightly crispy, but it wasn't dried out from being in the warmer for too long. As for the filling, the mix of shredded pork, corn, onions and other veg made for a solid mini-meal. The empanada wasn't heavily seasoned, but the chimichurri made up for that. Nearly stealing the show completely, the deeply vegetal sauce had hints of spice and further richness from olive oil that I was absolutely loving! No joke, Empanada Shop should be selling this by the jar! A return visit, also post-work, saw me go for the beef empanada. Once again, the pastry was well-executed, with a supple flakiness that held up to its delicious contents without being tough or too thick and bready. The ground beef filling was rich and hearty, with additional traditional fillings of black olives, corn and hard-boiled egg. Once again the empanada was a vehicle for the fantastic chimichurri. When a mom and pop place like The Empanada Shop is making niche food as good as they are, you can only hope that they keep making a go of it, enriching the city (and my diet) with their wonderful wares.

Fresh and healthy food... Was walking along the boardwalk and stopped for lunch…read more Loved my freshly made rolls. It came with a generous amount of peanut sauce and I absolutely loved it. Prices are reasonable. Wish they used all organic ingredients. That would make it absolutely perfect.

I tried one of their vegan smoothies for $10 with vegan protein in it, and it didn't have nearly…read moreenough chocolate in it to give it any flavor, it basically tasted like a granola smoothie - it definitely wouldn't convince anyone to go vegan or buy another one, the added protein was the only good thing about it.

My first visit to the main restaurant in a fair old while, having been frequenting their offshoot…read morein Bedford recently when the curry craving hits. It's larger than it was first time I visited, but still in the little strip mall off Chain Lake Drive. There are two rooms either side of the entrance, both cool, subtly lit and cozy. It was just after they opened on a summer's Thursday morning, so I was the first customer and quickly ordered the meat thali. This comes in six segments. Two meat curries which change from time to time (today it was beef and chicken). A very nice dahl, a good portion of rice, chickpea salad and a quartered plain naan. All very tasty and overall quite a sizeable portion. I was on the ravenous side of peckish when I arrived and left thoroughly stuffed, so you definitely get your value for the $23 with tip. It's not licensed, but has a nice line in cold drinks should you so desire. It's no surprise this place is consistently voted No.1 curry house in Halifax, though it has a lot more competition than it did when it first opened. Thoroughly recommended.

So it's my first time ordering food here. They serve their pakoras with plum sauce? That's so weird…read moreand it does NOT go together. So maybe its a mistake? I hope it is. Anyway, the pakoras were ok. Butter chicken was very oily. Yes, oily, not butter oil, just oily. (Look at the picture). The best part of the meal is the rice. But even that's not good. It has a nice color to it though. Food is pretty mediocre. I'd come back for a quick takeout but i'd go to other places if I actually want a real, good indian food.

I paid full-price for a bowl but I only got half the bowl!! The Indian or S. Asian staff preparing…read morebehind the counter were told several times about the order but, still, forgot the protein that we paid extra for the other bowl! The other bowl was filled with 90% rice and 10% the rest of the ingredients so, you were paying $12 for the rice. I called few times to inform their mistakeS and their phone just rang and rang but no one answered!! And, I live pretty far from the place! However, the Canadian guy at the counter was good and he better not get blamed for it!

Good food but needs improvement…read more We ordered a pangoa which has "brown rice, avocado, aged cheddar, cherry tomatoes, black beans, corn, cilantro, lime wedge, fiery bbq sauce" with steak as an add-on. We also ordered 2 drinks and a baja burrito to-go. Complaints: - the pangoa was completely missing avocado - the lime wedge was the driest lime wedge I have ever encountered. I don't even know if I got a drop out of it - it felt like the woman who took our ordered was rushing us. We started off ordering a burrito, she asked us if we wanted anything else, and we said "um" and she said total and directed us to pull up. Her mistaking our order was finished a couple of times was very inconvenient. We were also not taking long to tell her the orders as well. We picked everything out before summoning her on the speaker. This was maybe an hour ago from this post. Tips: - the pangoa is very filling and there was a lot of rice. I would ask if they could do half rice and half salad next time

We're taking three weeks and eating our way across Canada from Halifax in the east to our final…read moredestination of Edmonton in the west. We're trying to consume seafood for every lunch and dinner. For lunch today, we chose McKelvies, based on reviews and the fact that we happened to be visiting the Halifax boardwalk. It was a late lunch so we weren't famished, but hankering for something tasty. Both of my picks came from the Starter & Appetizer Menu: Mussels in white wine sauce and Garlic-truffle fries. My wife ordered a regular entree so our server scored big points when both orders arrived at our table simultaneously! The mussels were harvested from a local farm yesterday and their fresh, sweetness testified to that detail. The white wine broth, laced with thyme, garlic and other herbs was so tasty that I drained my bowl to the last drop. The truffle fries were a satisfying compliment to the mussels and I left the restaurant, completely satisfied. The food offerings were well priced and served/plated beautifully. The restrooms were well maintained. The only down-side in a large city setting is the lack of abundant street parking. A helpful hint is parking in Dartmouth and taking the Halifax Ferry. The restaurant is up one block and over two, so great walking distance.

Stopped here for a late lunch/early dinner and thoroughly enjoyed our meal…read more I ordered the crab/lobster burger that came slightly breaded and served in a house-made bun with a tasty slaw and pickled onions and lettuce inside. So full of lobster and crab that the seafood oozed out the sides of the breading. It came with a choice of fries or house salad, and I chose the latter: crispy greens, carrots, radishes, tomatoes and a mild, creamy dressing. My spouse dined on the mussels and a side of truffle-Parmesan fries and thoroughly enjoyed his meal as well. He said the mussels were fresh, and our cheerful server confirmed fishermen had caught them not far from the Halifax shores. Since we ate between lunch and dinner, only two other parties atein the restaurant and maybe one or two others sat at the bar. Overall, prices were reasonable and the restaurant was well worth the visit. A lovely experience indeed.

Yummmmm what a hidden gem (well, hidden to me). I never go to the Scotia Square mall but I may have…read moreto start to hit this spot! I went at the peak of lunch rush and it was less busy than everywhere else (bonus for not standing in line), but it should by BUSIER because it was so darn good! It was hard to choose because there were so many tempting wraps, burritos, salads and Buddha bowls but I finally chose a burrito and added falafel to it ...A M A Z I NG to say the least. I got a green juice as well, which was very fresh and tasty. A little expensive (my lunch was 18 dollars with the burrito and juice) but completely worth it . There was quinoa, kale, cabbage, avocado and all kinds of delicious fresh veggies in my burrito and lots of cilantro in the pico de gallo which I love. I recommend this place one million percent! I wish I worked closer to a Freshii so I could have such a tasty yet healthy lunch more often!

I came back after a while of just not being able to get here. Tried the Terryaki bowl- delicious…read morewith steak! The host was lovely and very knowlegable about their product-she even gave me a few coupons to use that day! So I ened up with a tasty big bowl and buritto for 10$!! I want to try their juices soon!!

They have many food options for many different pallates, but mainly vegetarian. Their falafal wrap…read moreis the best in the world. They are normally packed with customers and have plenty of seating for solo eaters and plenty for groups too. The restaraunt may not be the biggest but it is cozy, colorful, and inviting. The people serving are always polite and there is never a complaint. It's my favorite place to eat in the city when I visit every time.

Having heard good things about Tarek's, I've had it in my list of places to hit up for a while now,…read morebut only recently stopped by for a late lunch. The location is befitting that of a lunch joint, and I like that they're sticking it to the likes of Subway which is next door in this little strip mall on Robie Street. It's a pretty casual spot with the main counter and open kitchen running the length of the back of the restaurant. Mismatched chairs and tables sit somewhere in the 30s, mostly at two-person tables for the lunch crowd. After surveying the menu above the counter, pictures and prices included, I inquired about the "half and half" plate I had read about online and saw above me. It came highly recommended and came with two proteins, beef and their chicken shawarma. It wasn't cheap for lunch at nearly $14, but the one being made in front of me for someone else looked hefty and well worth so I went with it, grabbing an iced tea from the cooler to have while I waited. With there only being a trickle of other customers at this point, my order was soon called out and I went back up to grab it and upon seeing it knew that my first meal of the day would keep me full for a while. It was loaded with strips of shredded beef and onions, the chicken was surprisingly hunks of meat instead of shaved pieces of meat, curry rice, salad, pita,hummus and tzatziki. The shawarma was a different take than I'm used to but it was definitely good, being tender and moist and with a light flavour from the marinade. The beef wasn't quite as good unfortunately, and although it had great browning and a big garlicky hit, some bits were over cooked and a bit chewy. The salad was like a Lebanese version of a garden salad with big pieces of tomato, cucumber, celery, green pepper, onion, pickled beets and lettuce, with a moderate dose of parsley and a light dressing. Everything was fresh and crispy, even the lettuce for being well out of season, and the dressing added a nice bit of zip to it. While it wasn't ground breaking, the curry rice was a vibrant yellow and had a enjoyable curry flavour, minus the spice typically associated with curried dishes. I really enjoyed the tzatziki, which had a noticeable cucumber flavour to it, which is a refreshing contrast to the blander store-bought versions I'm used to. The hummus wasn't as much up my alley as it wasn't as smooth as I like my hummus to be, but it did carry on the garlic-heavy theme of this place, which I didn't mind. Paying (in cash, as you must) on my way out, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and found myself wishing that other places in the city had meals like this one.

Always like this place/ we came here again after a while and it being convenient this time for an…read moreappointment like last time, prob Feb?/ anyway had the club wrap with roasted potatoes- delicious!!! Son wanted roasted potatoes with cheeze sauce and seitan bacon- he really enjoyed! Try it! Great comfy no rush place with simply good healthy food! Had no room for dessert but we'll be back! Great friendly staff as always / super clean space!

Had the chorizo tacos $16 and burger $21 with $4 upgrade to Caesar salad. Ordered the food to-go…read more The tacos were cold, I think it would have been improved upon by heating up the mix and tortilla first. Taste was okay. The burger was fairly bland. I think a sweet pickle and/or more flavourful caramelized onion would be a good addition. The Caesar salad was good however, and very flavourful. My friend had the cauliflower which was very tasty, and the falafel bowl which was standard. For a vegan restaurant, there are lots of options with interesting concepts. Just missing some final touches for flavour.