Wonderful respite coffee house in Bear River! On an…read moreunusually hot and muggy day, SCR offered a comfortable air conditioned space with strong wifi. The cold brew Sissiboo coffee was fantastic! We ended up not staying for lunch, BUT the salad, veggie burger and homemade quiche all looked great! I also noticed they offered the tiniest cheesecakes. Perfect for people who only want a little bit when it comes to dessert! We liked this place so much, we're planning to circle back around at the end of our trip!

Between August 28-31 of this year, I visited my girlfriend's family cottage in Bear River...all the…read moreway from Vancouver! At first, this village looks dull and sleepy, but things are happening in Bear River. Residents are looking inwards to agriculture and local talent rather than outwards to tourists for economic stimulation. One example can be seen in the Flight of Fancy art gallery, which features local and provincial artists, and another can be seen in Sissiboo Coffee Roasters. The unique name 'Sissiboo' was derived from the Sissiboo River in southwest Nova Scotia. This river was named by a Loyalist settler who mistook a Mik'maq who was pointing out six owls ('six hiboux') instead of pointing out the river. Stupid colonialists. Based in the historic 'Rebekah' building, Sissiboo was started three years ago by Erin Schopfer and Jon Welch. After many years of analysing and learning about the coffee industry, Erin and Jon made the careful decision to launch a micro roastery in their hometown. Jon checks each batch by eye, hand, and smell at least four times during his roasting process - a process that is applied to each seven-pound batch. Each batch has an individual roasting time which has to be explicitly followed, a few seconds too long and the batch takes on an undesired flavour. This is different from most roasters, which employ laptops and software and crazy expensive machines to monitor their beans. Erin and Jon do not yet have a storefront or café, but I think this is a no-brainer for their brainchild. I have tried three of their roasts: Fundy Storm (Peru, dark), Tobeatic Wild (Guatemala, medium), and Fly by Night Decaf (Peru, swiss water, medium). I did not like the lack of body and bitter finish of the Tobeatic Wild at all, but Fundy Storm is great as both a dark pourover or espresso. They do, for your information, have an espresso roast as well called Night Owl!

We were here three times last week and will come again this week as we are staying very nearby…read more It's the perfect place to enjoy coffees, super fresh baked goods and delish sandwiches and salads. The staff is so friendly and there is wonderful local art including photos and books all over the walls. No wifi so bring your hotspot or go over to the library 50 ft away to work after indulging.

The matcha latte was delicious The beautiful humans…read morebehind the counter were so friendly and helpful. Loved the little coffee spot.

This all volunteer outfit has a limited but outstanding menu including chowders, wraps, paninis,…read moreand fresh baked goods. An excellent place for a quick bite while visiting Digby Neck.

Good place for coffee and breakfast if you don't want to go to one of the waterfront restaurants…read more We had coffee, tea and a muffin sitting outside and you can order hot breakfast items also.

We were looking for a local place to relax with a morning joe and found it at Sea Biscuit - great…read morename, yummy biscuits and the coffee is great! This place is comfortable and the staff are friendly. We enjoyed the atmosphere for well over an hour and never felt rushed. While we only had biscuits and coffee, they serve full meals. They make all their own beautiful desserts and strawberry jam, too. Highly recommend for a local coffee shop.

I throughly enjoyed this whale watching tour. It far exceeded my expectations! Craig (captain)…read morebrought us to the places where the whales and porpoises were very active. The crew (Pasqual, Ashley and David) were all very knowledgeable and happy to share their info and just fun to talk with! Def a 10/10!

Delightful experience going on a whale watching expedition from making the reservation a few weeks…read moreearlier and talking with Captain Craig about what we could expect to see to a lovely lunch in the cafe prior to the tour to the tour itself. The spot is about 45 minutes from Digby and you want to arrive a bit early. The lobster roll was reasonably priced and tasted great. Apple crisp foe dessert was home,add and a real treat. You can also get other fish dishes, snacks, and anything you might need for the tour (a sweatshirt, hat, sunscreen). The fifty foot boat can accommodate about 45 people. It takes about an hour to get to the spot where the whales are feeding. The crew does a good job of explaining what to look for and what you will see. It was a fun day and I highly recommend a visit!

The term awesome was used. Whole family enjoyed their meals. Best so far in Nova Scotia.read more

We had a delicious meal the Shanty Cafe! The service was great and the space was cute and clean…read more The BLT had juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, nice bacon, creamy mayo, and delicious homemade bread! I was very glad I chose it! The Cuban croquettes, served with sour cream, were fun to try and the Shanty breakfast was great! What a great place!

Can't miss place for breakfast. Great food (most importantly) but also great service and vibe…read more Nice find in Yarmouth.

Good ambience, right on Main St. In the centre of town. Great coffee, espresso based.read more

Sip Cafe checks all my boxes for a great coffee shop: an attractive, comfortable space to hang out,…read moreindependent, non-commercial vibe, friendly staff, baked goods made in house, and of course good coffee. I only had an Americano and a muffin so I can only judge by first impression. The coffee was decent and of course made from locally-roasted, fair-trade-certified beans. The chocolate espresso muffin was good but was kind of "cake"y; it lacked textural interest like chocolate chips or a pleasingly overbaked top. Good flavor though. As I sat with my coffee and planned my day I took in the surroundings. Clean and modern yet retaining a cozy, homey feel. Wood tones and brick dominate the decor. I perused the other food offerings and found a fairly limited selection of baked goods. Several muffin types were available but no croissants, cookies, scones etc. It was late in the morning though so they may have sold out of them. They have breakfast sandwiches made to order, lunch sandwiches, salads, and soups. All looked good. A whole counter dedicated to gelato! All empty though; maybe it's just served in summer? An astoundingly large selection of teas, the many canisters taking up most of the wall space behind the counter. Wish I liked tea! And - very unusual for a coffee shop - beer and cider (all local, craft brands) and wine! Probably coming back tomorrow for beans to take home and maybe sandwiches for a picnic lunch.

Excellent in every imaginable way. We stopped by during a very busy lunch trade. There was only…read moreone server and one cook. We were warned that the meal would take a while, but in fact we were seated fairly quickly, and served our drinks almost immediately, and seriously, the meal itself really didn't take that long. The food was excellent. I had the chicken wrap and my wife had the hamburger, and in particular the burger was good, huge, and came on an excellent roll. We sat outside with a view of the river. Partcular kudos to the server, who, despite being overworked, was friendly and efficient, and even found a few moments to chat with everyone. Just an all-around nice meal.

The food is freshly prepared and delicious with good portions. The staff is very friendly and…read moreefficient. Great place! We ate here on our trip this past September and when we were back in the area last week we made sure to go back for lunch again! The next time we are visiting this area we will definitely be back.

What a fabulous find while driving through the town of Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Main & Mersey is a…read morefamily run coffee shop and they also feature a Japanese style dining experience in the evenings. I came for the coffee snd French style home made pastries. The coffee is truly amazing and as for the savory pastry I had... pure flavor & deliciousness. The man behind the counter was so helpful and kind. We lived it here. The ambiance is hip and vibey. Do not miss this very cool place. You will not regret it.

Looking for breakfast in Liverpool, Yelp directed us to Main & Mersey. We hit the lull between the…read moreearly morning people and hs kids coming in for their break around 10:00. Lovely shop. Good service. Coffee prepared just the way we wanted it. And excellent pastry. Graham the barista and perhaps the owner was working like a madman preparing orders. I'd be delighted to have a shop like Main & Mersey down the street from my house. There was plenty of space. I hope they are jammed for dinner. We sat at the community table and we got the history of Liverpool and an analysis of local economic conditions from a lovely woman who was at the table with us. The Liverpool Tourist Authority might want to hire her. Or maybe she WAS working for the Tourism Authority and we didn't realize it.