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Who knew such a simple combination - a sandwich, salad, and baked goods - could make for one of the best meals on my East Coast trip?! Dancing Goat is a MUST, worth the detour even. The deli style muffuleta sandwich was jam packed between freshly baked toast. They didn't skimp on the (real) bacon or (real) parmesan cheese either, just look at the picture! And perhaps best of all were the delicious array of baked goods - the lemon glazed cookie and chocolate raspberry torte were both incredible. I couldn't leave without picking up a few bags of cookies to take home!
While this is a relative (to the rest of the island) 5, Dancing Goat is really good. I mean, my wife and I came twice over 2 days, so definitely have what we had. - Breakfast Sandwich: The buns are a chewy buscuit (yum!), and there's a generous amount of egg, cheddar cheese and mayo on it. We got one with sausage (juicy, chopped right in the middle) and another with bacon (crispy). Simple yet well executed. - Roast Beef Sandwich: Wowwwww this was good. The beef was tasty, the mayo-horseradish mix gave it a great kick, and the porridge bread (yes, definitely choose that over white or multigrain) was good enough to eat on its own. - Blueberry Pancakes: This was the only disappointment for me. Not that it was bad, but would have liked more blueberries and fluffier pancakes. The side sausage was great though (tasty, not greasy, generous amount). - Capuccino and Cafe Mocha: Where am I? Easily the best coffee we had in Cape Breton. - Lemon Dream: The lemon taste was strong and tarty, the cream in the middle made it light and airy. Great name because that's exactly what it tasted like. - Fudgy Macaron: Their desserts have names that really describe what it is. This was an overload of chocolate sandwiching a generous amount of coconuty macaron. - Cookies: We got the ginger and peanut butter cookies to go. Both were still soft and chewy days after. A great snack on drives around the Cabot Trail. Service was efficient and welcoming. Good space for a cafe. And the prices were ridiculously reasonable for the quality and amount of food. A definite spot to stop by and enjoy.
I'll be dreaming of the fluffy scones for the rest of my life. Easily my favorite little spot on Cape Breton Island.
An unexpected pleasure along the Cabot Trail ! Gets crowded during tourist season but the staff makes up for it with good humor. There's a cute enclosed porch for indoor dining and a nice outdoor space as well. Food quality was amazing and a good value. Well worth the stop for breakfast or lunch (or just coffee).
Highly recommend to stop by if you are around the area, even if it's just for a coffee/snack! Indoor space is limited, but take out is always an option. If you are a fan of lemon anything, please try their lemon dream, it was the best thing EVER!
First time trying this place for lunch, and it was really good. I'm going to be 100% honest, their lunch is NO where near as good as their breakfast. HOWEVER, It is very good. The bread is super soft with good chew and the ingredients were very fresh. The Bahn Mi is misnamed and bares no resemblance to a Bahn Mi, but was tasty. Give the lunch a shot if you're in the area, but it's only worth a drive for breakfast and baked goods.
One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had in my life was from this cafe. Our hotel did not include breakfast, so we trusted the high reviews and ratings on Yelp and headed to this place. They had plenty of great breakfast options, such as a full breakfast, pancakes, and baked goods like scones and muffins. However, the breakfast sandwich caught my eye, and oh my gosh, I could not be happier. For $5.95, the breakfast sandwich comes on a warm freshly-baked biscuit that has cheddar and onion, as well as an egg and cheddar cheese. You can choose from bacon, ham, or tomato for the inside. I went with bacon, and got a generous serving in mine. Altogether, it was one of the best things I ate on my trip. I wanted to come back to try the ham version, but it is really only on the way if you're starting the Cabot trail clockwise. Otherwise, it's a 30 minute drive from Baddeck. Staff are friendly, washrooms are clean, and there's plenty of space in the cafe as well as the attached room that's like an indoor patio. It's in a perfect spot on the way to the Cabot Trail, and I highly recommend checking it out if you need breakfast to start your trip!
Best cappuccino during our roadtrip around Nova Scotia! I am so glad we stopped by for breakfast and coffee at 8am before we went to the trails. My day was off to a good start with the perfect cappuccino, uniquely delicious porridge bread to go with my roast beef sandwich (thank you for having lunch options available early in the morning) and cookies (ginger sparklers were like chewy gingerbread cookies and peanut butter chocolate cookies) which were $5 for a bag of 6. Warm and helpful service. There are additional tables in the room extension. Patio seating for the summer. Clean washroom for weary travellers. I was so impressed that I am willing to wake up earlier to stop at this Cafe/ Bakery before our next hike. Update: went back the next day to try the breakfast sandwich and lemon dream square that all the other yelpers were raving about. Yummy!
Heard a lot of good things about this place and had to stop by. I tried the new banh mi sandwich and although not traditional, it has great flavour and was packed with ingredients. The tomato soup was very savoury. Also got their choc chip cookies to go and they remained soft in the middle in travel. Service was extremely helpful and friendly.
Great stop for desserts and drinks. I absolutely loved the topping of my caramel bar and would absolutely return to buy more. The tea and coffee were great. Also nice to pop across the street with drinks to peruse artwork and jewelry.
Literally the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had in my life. This is comprised of the most perfectly baked, flavor-packed, fluffy biscuit, the silkiest scrambled egg you've ever had, with cheddar, creme fraiche and your choice of bacon, sausage, ham or tomato. The cheddar and scallion in the biscuit took this to a flavor level that I couldn't even comprehend on first bite. Lattes are amazing and require very little sweetener... and the staff is super sweet. This is an absolute must if you're anywhere nearby. I'm a coffee snob and self professed breakfast connoisseur... The dancing goat is amazing.
1 year ago
4 months ago
Excellent lunch stop on Cabot Trail South. We had the "Kicked Up BLT" Autumn Bisque, classic lemonade and banana cake. Everything was made fresh and the kitchen really knows what they are doing! The multigrain bread used in the sandwich was airy, soft and slight nutty flavor. We got there late so the pastry and breads were pretty much gone so get there early if that's what brings you here. You get a number and your order is brought to your table. Service was efficient, friendly and no fuss. Atmosphere was like a busy coffee shop, with the same amount of noise you would expect. But there is outdoor seating for anyone with mobility issues or large groups. They even had live music starting just as we were leaving. Great experience! read more
Who knew such a simple combination - a sandwich, salad, and baked goods - could make for one of the best meals on my East Coast trip?! Dancing Goat is a MUST, worth the detour even. The deli style muffuleta sandwich was jam packed between freshly baked toast. They didn't skimp on the (real) bacon or (real) parmesan cheese either, just look at the picture! And perhaps best of all were the delicious array of baked goods - the lemon glazed cookie and chocolate raspberry torte were both incredible. I couldn't leave without picking up a few bags of cookies to take home! read more
1 year ago
While this is a relative (to the rest of the island) 5, Dancing Goat is really good. I mean, my wife and I came twice over 2 days, so definitely have what we had. - Breakfast Sandwich: The buns are a chewy buscuit (yum!), and there's a generous amount of egg, cheddar cheese and mayo on it. We got one with sausage (juicy, chopped right in the middle) and another with bacon (crispy). Simple yet well executed. - Roast Beef Sandwich: Wowwwww this was good. The beef was tasty, the mayo-horseradish mix gave it a great kick, and the porridge bread (yes, definitely choose that over white or multigrain) was good enough to eat on its own. - Blueberry Pancakes: This was the only disappointment for me. Not that it was bad, but would have liked more blueberries and fluffier pancakes. The side sausage was great though (tasty, not greasy, generous amount). - Capuccino and Cafe Mocha: Where am I? Easily the best coffee we had in Cape Breton. - Lemon Dream: The lemon taste was strong and tarty, the cream in the middle made it light and airy. Great name because that's exactly what it tasted like. - Fudgy Macaron: Their desserts have names that really describe what it is. This was an overload of chocolate sandwiching a generous amount of coconuty macaron. - Cookies: We got the ginger and peanut butter cookies to go. Both were still soft and chewy days after. A great snack on drives around the Cabot Trail. Service was efficient and welcoming. Good space for a cafe. And the prices were ridiculously reasonable for the quality and amount of food. A definite spot to stop by and enjoy. read more
An unexpected pleasure along the Cabot Trail ! Gets crowded during tourist season but the staff makes up for it with good humor. There's a cute enclosed porch for indoor dining and a nice outdoor space as well. Food quality was amazing and a good value. Well worth the stop for breakfast or lunch (or just coffee). read more
5 years ago
Highly recommend to stop by if you are around the area, even if it's just for a coffee/snack! Indoor space is limited, but take out is always an option. If you are a fan of lemon anything, please try their lemon dream, it was the best thing EVER! read more
First time trying this place for lunch, and it was really good. I'm going to be 100% honest, their lunch is NO where near as good as their breakfast. HOWEVER, It is very good. The bread is super soft with good chew and the ingredients were very fresh. The Bahn Mi is misnamed and bares no resemblance to a Bahn Mi, but was tasty. Give the lunch a shot if you're in the area, but it's only worth a drive for breakfast and baked goods. read more
8 years ago
One of the best breakfast sandwiches I've ever had in my life was from this cafe. Our hotel did not include breakfast, so we trusted the high reviews and ratings on Yelp and headed to this place. They had plenty of great breakfast options, such as a full breakfast, pancakes, and baked goods like scones and muffins. However, the breakfast sandwich caught my eye, and oh my gosh, I could not be happier. For $5.95, the breakfast sandwich comes on a warm freshly-baked biscuit that has cheddar and onion, as well as an egg and cheddar cheese. You can choose from bacon, ham, or tomato for the inside. I went with bacon, and got a generous serving in mine. Altogether, it was one of the best things I ate on my trip. I wanted to come back to try the ham version, but it is really only on the way if you're starting the Cabot trail clockwise. Otherwise, it's a 30 minute drive from Baddeck. Staff are friendly, washrooms are clean, and there's plenty of space in the cafe as well as the attached room that's like an indoor patio. It's in a perfect spot on the way to the Cabot Trail, and I highly recommend checking it out if you need breakfast to start your trip! read more
Best cappuccino during our roadtrip around Nova Scotia! I am so glad we stopped by for breakfast and coffee at 8am before we went to the trails. My day was off to a good start with the perfect cappuccino, uniquely delicious porridge bread to go with my roast beef sandwich (thank you for having lunch options available early in the morning) and cookies (ginger sparklers were like chewy gingerbread cookies and peanut butter chocolate cookies) which were $5 for a bag of 6. Warm and helpful service. There are additional tables in the room extension. Patio seating for the summer. Clean washroom for weary travellers. I was so impressed that I am willing to wake up earlier to stop at this Cafe/ Bakery before our next hike. Update: went back the next day to try the breakfast sandwich and lemon dream square that all the other yelpers were raving about. Yummy! read more
4 years ago
Heard a lot of good things about this place and had to stop by. I tried the new banh mi sandwich and although not traditional, it has great flavour and was packed with ingredients. The tomato soup was very savoury. Also got their choc chip cookies to go and they remained soft in the middle in travel. Service was extremely helpful and friendly. read more
4 years ago
7 years ago
Great stop for desserts and drinks. I absolutely loved the topping of my caramel bar and would absolutely return to buy more. The tea and coffee were great. Also nice to pop across the street with drinks to peruse artwork and jewelry. read more
5 years ago
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5 years ago
Amazing cafe!!! Went back twice and wish there was one near us! Service is great and love how kind they all are! Food rocks - try their Banh Mi chicken sandwich and their soups with a chai latte! To die for! For those who are gluten free - their breads are amazing so definitely try it out! read more
Literally the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had in my life. This is comprised of the most perfectly baked, flavor-packed, fluffy biscuit, the silkiest scrambled egg you've ever had, with cheddar, creme fraiche and your choice of bacon, sausage, ham or tomato. The cheddar and scallion in the biscuit took this to a flavor level that I couldn't even comprehend on first bite. Lattes are amazing and require very little sweetener... and the staff is super sweet. This is an absolute must if you're anywhere nearby. I'm a coffee snob and self professed breakfast connoisseur... The dancing goat is amazing. read more
8 years ago
Great little spot for a delicious breakfast! I ordered the breakfast sandwich with bacon, and was super excited with the cheddar biscuit it came on instead of something plain like an english muffin. My husband had the fluffiest blueberry pancakes I've ever seen, with maple syrup that had a hint of vanilla and was so yummy I'd almost wished I'd chosen that instead! Definitely stop here if you're in the area, even if you don't stay for a meal, you can pick up some delicious baked goodies. read more
7 years ago
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11 years ago
To quote a friend (who was impersonating, what he believed, to be the initial pitch of this place's business idea), "I'm going to create a gourmet restaurant and bakery in the middle of nowhere on the already sparsely populated island of Cape Breton, and IT'S TOTALLY GOING TO WORK" If you are anywhere near the western side of the island, you must hit this place for breakfast or lunch. Cappuccino, salads, sandwiches, sweets, and soups. Omg, the soups! Highly recommend the Curried Orzo-Lentil Salad, the egg Salad Sandwich, and their soups of the day. Cranberry almond scones are amazing, too. This is also a fantastic place for vegetarians. read more
6 years ago
Stopped here yesterday. Wonderful spot. Friendly staff. When I read a number of reviews describing the best breakfast sandwich ever I was intrigued. It's amazing. So much so that I didn't take a picture. The tea biscuits bought fresh from the oven did make the trip home and it's a wonder they stayed in the bag as they are incredibly light. Trust me the Dancing Goat is worth the stop! read more
9 years ago
Amazing spot on the Cabot Trail! Would highly recommend. We stopped for breakfast. My pancakes were to die for and the sausage was delish! The served the pancakes with a homemade warm maple butter! Omg! My scrambled eggs were very fluffy! I ordered a mocha to go which was great! They also offer fresh baked goods. Bread, cakes, muffins and more! Please go here if you are passing by! read more
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I've wanted to try here for several years now when visiting Cape Breton, but since it is roughly 90 mins from Sydney, it's half of my day taken up to get there and back. Finally tried it on a hot, sunny Sunday in August when heading back to Halifax, so it took me about an hour out of the way on the highway, but I wasn't in a rush, so that was ok. The cafe itself has tons of parking, but it needs to, as it's busy. I couldn't believe that it was lined up with people coming in the front AND side doors. Was meeting a friend and it took us probably 10 mins to place our order at the counter. They give you a number to put on your table and then bring your food to you. I tried their breakfast sandwich with bacon, which was excellent. The homemade biscuit was a different touch compared to the usual English muffin or bagel you generally see for these. It was a good size and would be enough on its own for me normally, but I tried a blueberry scone too, since I can't get here very often, and wanted to try more than one item. I will be back and probably get a half sandwich/salad combo, as their choices looked good. I didn't get a picture of the menu on the chalk board, but it's standard cafe food, just high quality. My friend tells me that they sell out of the bakery items daily, often early, and I believe that b/c at noon, the shelf was probably 75% sold. The owner does not like to make too much and risk waste, nor does he want to sell day-old items on clearance. So overall, if you are counting on getting a loaf of bread, etc - get there early. And don't come right at lunch time if you are in a rush b/c you could end up waiting in line awhile, or for a table. We lucked out and there were a few tables free. The atmosphere is simple, with lots of natural lighting coming in, seating for probably 40 or 50? read more
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6289 Cabot Trail
North East Margaree, NS B0E 2H0
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