We had such a great breakfast here! Everything had such a good vibe from the second we walked in, the space is light and open and the staff was so friendly with good humor. The menu was robust enough to give us options, but not overwhelming with choice. I didn't need to keep reading past the hash brown waffles with lox. Pickled onions were the perfect compliment. Cleaned the plate - phenomenal. No notes. read more

The Cheeky Neighbour Diner - Smoked salmon tot waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

The atmosphere is friendly and casual. Short wait that was worth it. Larger portions than I expected. I ordered avocado with tomato and over-medium eggs - the eggs were cooked perfectly. The compote on the Belgian waffle is delish! My partner ordered the Cheeky Classic. The sausage had an interesting flavor that wasn't easily discernible and the potato fries were yummy. Staff was efficient and engaging. Highly recommend for the people watching too. Off-street parking is available. 4.5 star diner. read more

Great brunch spot, we waited in a long line, but it was worth the wait. It's very cutesy inside and they sell their own apparel too. I ordered the smoked salmon on potato waffle. This dish was very good. My husband ordered the avocado toast which was very large with two pieces of toast. We shared a Belgian waffle with our friends that was also good. To drink, I enjoyed their regular black coffee. I'd highly recommend this place and would definitely come back. read more

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best diner i've ever been to. huge portions at a good price. the decor is very cute and the staff are incredible. there's delicious vegan and vegetarian options as well. please go i am begging read more

The Cheeky Neighbour Diner - cheeky classic - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

I can't think of a single think I can criticize here, other than the single use plastic creamers, which vex me whenever I see them. Great food, homemade everything, delicious breakfast potato hash, perfectly poached eggs. Terrific. I'll most definitely be back...in fact, I am! Right now! read more

We expected a short wait given the great reviews, but it was worth it. The staff were friendly and attentive, and the breakfast was delicious, especially the homemade sausage. read more

My wife and I met my mother-in-law and two of our nieces for lunch here while we were all in the area, and Cheeky Neighbour did not disappoint! I ordered the Bibim-not, and it was a delicious interpretation of the classic Korean rice bowl! A thick disc of crispy rice served as the base, and added more texture and flavour than the standard steamed rice. Slices of pork belly were crisp and unctuous, while sunny-side-up eggs and hoisin (?) sauce added more layers of umami richness. Brighter flavours from the cucumber, carrot, daikon and micro greens balanced out the dish, and some dabs of chili crisp brought some heat. My wife's kale Caesar was a hefty one, with plenty of the fibrous leaves in rich Caesar dressing, and the house-made fried chicken took this salad's game up a notch or two. My MIL's breakfast skillet was a great deal, with the hearty plate heaped with hash browns, kale, tomato, cheese, eggs and a lemon-forward hollandaise. The kids' meals were just as well executed as the adults', albeit less chef-y to accommodate the disappointing taste buds of Canadian kids. The portion sizes were also really good. Service was laidback, knowledgeable and spot-on. As my wife and I make moves to get back to Halifax in the near future, I'm eager to have neighbours like this Cheeky one. read more

Great service, great homemade food, portions are huge. Highly recommended. Will go again read more

The Cheeky Neighbour Diner - Big cheeky breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Visiting Halifax from New a Jersey n as usual checked my fav app YELP for breakfast / brunch restaurants n came upon cheeky neighbor diner w great reviews and a different menu. . And we did go there. 45 mins wait. They do not take reservations nor wait list. The old stand in line for your turn. Clean restaurant with friendly staff. So many delicious mouth watering items on menu. We settled on the The small breakfast w 2 eggs, toast n sausage, the classic w soft scrambled eggs, avocado n home fries , the pork belly breakfast sandwich, bibim not. The small breakfast was the usual w sausage that tasted so good. The pork belly sandwich was different but tasted so good. The beet was the bibim not was the best. Tasted so good w the crispy rice carrots, cucumber n the moist crunch pork belly. The seasoning/ sauce was so good. This was one of the best breakfasts I've eaten. Just the right portions. Forgot to mention about the yummy home fries. Thank you cheeky neighbor for a great brunch. Will be back next time we r in Halifax. read more

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Casual spot with great breakfast food. All the plates brought out from the kitchen looked great.

Was looking for huevos rancheros in the city and I highly recommend The Cheeky Neighbour's. So fresh and each bite full of incredible flavours and each member of my party thoroughly enjoyed their choices as well. Bit of a line to get in but definitely worth it and tables moved pretty quickly. read more

Tried this out for brunch and it was terrific. Had the Chicken n' Waffles and my daughter had the Fried Chicken Po' boy. Both we're excellent. Friendly service, good portion sizes and reasonably priced. Parking was not an issue. read more

The Cheeky Neighbour Diner - Restaurant dining area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Great food, great service. Too many items on the menu to pick, will have to go back. The eggs Benedict was fantastic! read more

Not to be arrogant, but I think I come from the best breakfast city (Austin, Texas) in the U.S., so I'm a hard breakfast eater to please when I travel. I have enjoyed a good number of breakfasts in Nova Scotia, and Cheeky Neighbor is head and shoulders above all the rest of the places I sampled. Cheeky Neighbor not only dishes up amazingly tasty and unusual food, but it has a bunch of other good things going for it too: great neighborhood vibe, NO reservations accepted, congenial wait staff and...wait for it....excellent prices! For example $5CAN for a pile of exquisitely tasty bespoke bacon. Debate no longer -this should be your #1 choice for an amazing breakfast in the Halifax area. read more

The Cheeky Neighbour Diner - a plate of food - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

The Cheeky Neighbour is our local brunch joint in Halifax, and honestly, we don't go to it enough. That's probably a good thing, because the chicken and waffles is dangerously delicious. The vibe is in-between a greasy spoon diner (in the absolute best way) and a cool hipster brunch spot. You can get bennies and breakfast burritos, and a lot of the dishes come with these GORGEOUS hash browns (or home fries, whatever you want to call them) that have sweet potato and onion dotted amongst the spuds; you can also get mimosas and beer. For breakfast. Heck yeah. The service merits a shout out too, almost entirely for the fact that we ordered mimosas for my partner's birthday and they said they were on the house! Not just his - all of them! My birthday is like 4 months away! I deserve no free mimosa!!!! Anywayyyy, get the chicken and waffles. Or any of the bennies. Oooh wait the salmon rosti thing is incredible too.... read more

Great food and portion size for the price! Quality was great and the flavours were fun and exciting. Loved the service as well.

We went with high expectation after seeing the reviews. Our Waiter seemed to has an issue with us, we ordered. He forgot our order twice, we offered to pay for our coffees and got elsewhere. Other waitress said "He's like this with some folks" and comp'd our coffees. read more

Very good food and atmosphere. Had the Huevos on the Ranch. Very fresh and filling. The menu isn't huge but it's diverse and it was easy to find something I wanted. I'd be a regular here if I lived in Halifax. Bonus, some good craft beers on tap too! read more

Small but nice basic surroundings. The food more than makes up for that. Eggs were all undercooked on everyone's order. But will go back and not ordering eggs. Lol read more

Our new breakfast spot (alongside The Bistro). Probably the top brunch place in hrm Great atmosphere. Had to stand in line. Inventive and tasty food. Very satisfying. We had smocked salmon on potato waffle and basic breakfast. Going back. read more

Have been here six times since they opened and always enjoy it, but more for breakfast. This past weekend had a special that I had seen the day before on their Instagram - pancakes done up to look like the Simpson's donut! So pretty and fun! And it actually tasted good, where I could taste condensed milk in the icing so it was sweet, but not too sweet. Felt a bit like hell afterwards, but that's to be expected when you are basically having what is the same as an entire cake as a meal. LOL Staff are always friendly. This was the first time that I had arrived after 10am on a Saturday and I got the last table available without a wait. There was a line up people after me almost immediately though. Seems popular with neighborhood locals. read more

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Just took a chance and popped in. We thought it might not be opened yet, but in the spirit of Taco Week, they pulled something together before their big opening. It was fresh, creative...and most importantly, yummy. Tacos in a bag of chips. So fun!!! read more

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I went here for a friends birthday brunch because I was so excited about the chicken and waffles. I know they're a new business so I don't want to hate on them too much but the food was a little bit disappointing :( Portion sizes were not consistent. I got a little nub of chicken which still was not very good while my friend got 2 larger pieces. The hash was very burnt on the bottom as well and not tasty. I would like to come back and try it again and hope it's had time to improve. Service lacked as well, no one checked on us throughout our meal or asked how things were. read more

the coolest interior, short and sweet menu and loved the options for vegans/ vegetarians!! It's not everyday that I can walk into a restaurant and not be restricted to the salads as the only veggie meal option. I love their classic diner feel, no lattes or anything, just great comfort food. The service can be a little slow but there's usually only one person running and another behind the grill so I can't even complain about that- especially when they're so nice! read more

The portions were bigger than I expected and more flavourful. The staff was friendly and the ambiance was upbeat and casual. Check out the artwork while you're there! read more

Outstanding food and incredible value. Consistently delicious and after dozens of visits I have never been disappointed. Love the easy going vibe and the staff is incredibly kind and graceful. Having tried so many brunch/ breakfast places in Halifax, I have yet to find anything better than Cheeky Neighbour! read more

Great food! We had avocado toast, vegetarian poutine, Caesar Salad, Eggs Benedict. Only sweet tea (no unsweet) and the Diet Coke wasn't quite right. Few tables, so there was always a wait on this Tuesday morning read more

Food here is great. Service is super friendly. Have eaten inside and gotten takeout as well. Both were great experiences and would definitely recommend. read more

Great food....but make sure you are not seated out back by the two toilets. It was our first time here and we had no idea about the tables right next to the rest rooms in the back. You are eating a foot away from where people are using the toilet. It's not the best place for a table. If you ask to sit out front you won't have any issues. read more

Best diner in town! Can't go wrong with chicken and waffles. And the coffee is great!!!

Great brunch spot. I've tried the fried cauliflower and the sweet bean enchilada so far, both were really tasty, well portioned and the prices are very reasonable. Staff are super friendly and a cute interior. Looking forward to returning soon! read more

Go here now. Go here, like, yesterday. Go for the fried cauliflower . One of the best veggie poutines I've had as well!

We went in for a late breakfast today with no idea what to expect, and we were absolutely blown away. I had the potato waffle with smoked salmon from the breakfast menu and it was incredible. In my opinion, the portion sizes were perfect. The drinks were a great size for the price. Everything was clean, and the service was fantastic. We'll definitely be back again! read more