I work next door in the CIBC building and this place is just TOO easy for me to run down and grab a…read moresnack or a lunch and head back to my desk. I am usually gone less than 5 minutes. Which means I frequent this place more often than I should admit to. My fave is the cheese biscuit. Seriously. It's huge. And amazing. And you can tell it's fresh and homemade because every day it's a different size and a different shape but still full of goodness.

Hidden inside the TD building is a fabulous little sandwich bar filled with healthy treats. I've…read morebeen in four or five times now and always pick up either the sandwich of the day or the sandwich and soup of the day combo - usually around $8 for both... or sandwich of the day and a small milk is $7. Every employee there is super helpful and willing to make your experience there a great one. Between that and the food, it's a knock out punch to make me want to come back over and over again. Sit down and see the bustle outside the window or take it to go, it's a great spot to grab something good for you.

Up until recently, all my years in Halifax were spent car-free (not to be confused with CAREfree; I…read morehad many, many cares) and living on the Halifax side of the harbour. As such, there were many places in places as relatively downtown Dartmouth I'd never been to, let alone as far out as 2 Boys Smokehouse and Deli. Now that I'm living on the Dark Side and have a sweet set of 2016 wheels, I made the effort to hit up 2 Boys for a late lunch and for some of their carnivorous wonders when I was in the area one day. Despite it being mid-afternoon, there was a steady line at both the meat and sandwich counters. I was hitting both - grabbing a couple smoked pork chops, double-smoked bacon and some Black Forest ham at the former, and the mixed meat sub at the latter. You can choose from a large swath of options for breads, cheese, toppings and sauces, and I appreciate that there's no up-charge for things like smoked gouda. Twelve bucks for a big ol' sub, and that's that! I attacked my sub once I was back in the car, although I opted to only have half of it before heading home. I forgot to ask, and now can't readily find the answer online, but the meats in the mixed meat appeared to be salami, ham and donair. A true Nova Scotian sub! The smoked gouda held its own against the hearty meats, while a generous helping of lettuce, tomato, bell pepper, and red onion brought crunch and freshness. For a sauce, I went with their "sub sauce" which seems to be an herby vinaigrette, and its tanginess helped cut through all the big, rich flavours and add some zing. A step outside my car to brush the crumbs off myself and the seat, and I was on my way home. My next time back at 2 Boys found my wife and I looking for a quick lunch in the Cole Harbour area after having gone for a walk on the Salt Marsh Trail. Once again, despite the mid-afternoon time, there was a constant flow of people in and out of the store, but luckily the ticket system was getting put to use today, so in spite of the poorly-formed line, the individual numbers helped keep things moving along. This time around, I went for a ham sub, while my wife got the Montreal smoked meat sandwich. I continue to be a big fan of their toppings options, especially the inclusion of ostensibly more "premium" cheese like the smoked gouda with the regular items - without an extra surcharge. Staff guided us through the sandwich construction process deftly and with a smile, which can't be easy with the constant onslaught at 2 Boys. This time we sat down at one of the small, two-person tables along their storefront, to take in the sights, sounds and smells of Cole Harbour Road. There was a good amount of ham, with the layers of lightly sweet and salty meat generously topped with my chosen toppings of lettuce, onions, bell peppers, tomato and cucumber. The smoked gouda added some more umami oomph to the sandwich and having had my sandwich toasted brought out the flavour of both the meat and cheese more. My wife's sandwich went over well, as she's a big fan of Montreal smoked meat. I prefer it when it's been heated, like in the delis where it originated, but even at fridge temperature, the peppery bite of the smoky meat comes through well. The regular white bread was pushed to the edges of its structural integrity with the stack of meat, but it *just* managed to hold on. Whenever I'm in 2 Boys Smokehouse & Deli, I feel like a kid in a candy store, with so many great options - both the sandwiches, and the deli and grocery items. It's a diamond in the strip mall rough, and one that I'll be frequenting when I'm in the area.

Amazing deli sandwiches! It was our first time here and the staff were very helpful. We also got a…read morefresh loaf of their garlic toast for dinner.

The best deli in Burnside!!! The sandwiches are always fresh and the staff are always welcoming!…read moreThey know all thier customers by name and treat everyone like family!!

The experience was more 3.5 than 3. We went to Boston Pizza on Portland St. Friday for dinner, and…read moreour experience was similar to many of the reviews already posted. We were a family table of four, with two kids, and BP is a very kid-friendly restaurant. I find it a bit pricey, but I understand that's the way it goes with large franchise restaurants. Overall, the service was prompt and friendly, the kids were entertained with activities, and the pizza was yummy. We ordered the kids' meals first to get them started, and that was followed by a large Tuscan pizza and a beer for us big kids. All the food arrived quickly. Meals for the kids included: chicken fingers and side veggies (steamed carrots, broccoli, cauliflower) with apple juice for the 5 year old (he chose very-blue jello for dessert) and a kid's personal pepperoni pizza with side veggies and chocolate milk for the 6 year old (he chose a 'chocolate pizza' for dessert). Note that a kids' chocolate pizza dessert is a chocolate medallion, shaped like a pizza, not an actual dessert pizza like those offered at other joints like Pizza Hut. Our Tuscan pizza arrived promptly too, and it was yummy! If you want to try a pizza without tomato base (or if you're dreaming of Tuscany on a cold wet day!), the flavour combination is delicious. The sun-dried tomatoes might make your heart sing too...or maybe it was just mine, in any case, YUM. You can choose regular or multi-grain crust. I asked our server for her recommendation, and we went with multi-grain because that's how BP does their Tuscan. Delicious. The atmosphere in the dining room is lively, chatty and easy going. When the kids spotted friends from camp sitting two tables over it was mini pizza-party-town until the orders started to arrive. There was at least one moment of great timing just as our little guy was getting thirsty and restless. The manager came by suddenly to ask how things were going so I asked for some water, and he brought it over right away. I half expected him to go delegate the task to our server as I've seen other restaurant managers do over the years. But he did what I would've done, and the friendly, efficient & personalized service by everyone involved made our meal really enjoyable. Nicely done, staff! I ask you this, is there anything better than pizza leftovers in your fridge? :)

They sent this as an automated message/ no one cared when I reached out -…read more Each place is franchised so why bother??

We hadn't been living in Dartmouth long, before it became readily apparent that we had to try out…read morenewly-established North End fixture, Ori Foods. Note that anything that has opened since I left Halifax in 2017 is "new" to me. We weren't here for a full meal, just to re-up on caffeine and sample their sweet and savoury pastries. Their creative selection of both didn't make choosing easy, but we ended up going for the sausage roll, BBQ pork bun, and an apple custard Danish. My wife has a big weak spot for sausage rolls, and Ori's rendition of this British classic was spot-on, with a juicy, savoury sausage wrapped in flaky pastry that got a dab of black and white sesame seeds for extra flavour and crunch, and just looks cool too. While I'm more used to steamed char siu bao, the baked version are definitely a thing. This BBQ pork bun wasn't necessarily going for that, and it was still a well-executed bun with a generous filling of pulled pork that was hitting the right flavour notes, although it could have used some more of that saucy goodness that fills a top tier char siu bao. For the sweet portion of our snack, the apple custard Danish was spectacularly well-done, with wonderfully flaky layers, crisp edges and a smooth and fruity filling. A second visit had us coming on a sunny, autumn Friday for lunch, looking to try out their hot food. The menu is compact and creative, with a few sandwiches and handful of other dishes - a soup, salad, and a few entrees. My wife was quickly ensnared by the allure of the chanterelle toast, adding on the miso pumpkin soup, while I went with the lamb. Luckily it was a sunny day, so we could sit out on the patio instead of fighting for some of the very limited seating inside. My lamb turned out to be the perfect cold weather dish, with a deboned cut of collar meat that was smoked and slow cooked to absolute perfection. The lamb was bursting with smoky flavour, and was unctuous and tender in a way that reminded me of ox tail, but without all the little bones. Paired up with some chonky Borlotti beans, it had a very continental European stew kind of feel. Some somewhat large leaves of seasonal mixed greens felt a bit out of place on top of the rest of the dish, but some colour, crunch and vegetable content was for the best. Mushroom toast has become a hit of a "thing" in nicer restaurants in the past several years, but when they're as good as Ori's, it's easy to look past the ubiquity and appreciate the dish as it is. The chanterelles were toothsome but tender, in a decadent Madeira cream sauce on a thick slice of toast. It was nice to see that Ori had a GF option for the toast, and even more impressive was how well it held up to the saucy mess. The miso pumpkin soup kept the good fall vibes rolling, as the perfectly blended soup got a hint of Asian-ness from the umami-packed miso. A sprinkle of pumpkin seeds and green onions, as well as a dash of cream brought a little more flavour and texture, not to mention visual flair to the otherwise blank canvas of the homogenous soup. To finish off our meal, we had a pecan and dulce de leche Danish. Ori's baked goods continue to offer a choice paralysis-inducing amount of delicious options, and this Danish was as spot-on as my last. The layer of pastry were so flaky, especially the corners, while the pecans added nutty crunch to the creamy base that they were in, with pops of caramel goodness from the drops of dulce de leche. Ori is truly a gem of North End Dartmouth, from their baked goods to hot foods, and is a destination-worthy trip wherever you may be in the city.

So if you haven't been here or ordered from Skipper or Uber, you have to GO! It is amazing. The…read morefood arrives fresh and hot and yummy. This is homemade pasta, it's all spectacular.

A friend said that Chanoey's had all sorts of good food. That was an understatement. The first time…read morewe ordered we had lasagna and Alfredo pasta and it was delicious. The second time we went we got gnocchi, mushroom ravioli and a little seafood chowder to try. The pasta was all tasty with lovely flavours and that is coming from an Italian family. ... But, the seafood chowder... OMG!!! We only got a little taste of it to try, and instantly regretted not getting a huge bowl. It is the best seafood chowder we've ever had. Can't wait to go back and try something else. The owners are so friendly and nice and the service was excellent and very fast. Even when we ordered on SkipTheDishes it was very fast getting to the house. We are loyal customers forever.

Guys that work there are nice, considerate, and sometimes the girls that work there are too. The…read moretwo time when someone enters the price, I let them know and they fixed immediately. Very good attention, responsive, and they remember customers (haven't been there in almost a year or two, but they still ask how I'm doing / what's up, and for a quick 5-10min wait for donairs). Good guys, hard working, and good food / good price. Donairs not greasy, btw! V good meat & veggie combo for 5 + tax :3 One of my favorite places in the city. I've been here when homeless just after covid, and when my jacket got shredded so I looked pretty rough. They waited to hear what I was askin and told me to take a seat and wait 5-10 min for my usual. Pretty rare for a business to treat you the same when life kicks you in the face fairly hard.

Absolutely love Classic Pizza's pizza. The pizza crust is perfectly crispy, the toppings are fresh,…read moreand the flavors are amazing. The staff are friendly and the service is fast. Highly recommend this place for anyone craving delicious pizza!

Being a fan of the Rinaldo brothers' previous endeavours of T-Dogs and their farmers market table…read morethat bore their surname and slung hero sandwiches and cannoli, I was both glad and a little disappointed when I heard they were opening shop in the recently-cavated TGFE location on Windsor. Glad because these guys deserve their own space to serve kickass food, but disappointed because I no longer lived around the corner. What a tease. After giving them some time after the initial opening to find their legs, and hoping for the crowds to settle down, my wife and I came by before one of my night shifts, just after they opened for the evening. The space is very much the same as the old TGFE, but updated with new furnishings and a several new coats of paint. It has the very common black/red/white palette, but here it's different than other spots that do it hyper-modern and chic; here it's much more casual and retro with framed family photos, wood paneling painted white, their classic neon sign, and their very, very red booths. Snagging one of the vibrant vinyl seats, I eagerly scoped out the broader offerings that I had been hearing a lot about. While not as compact as many modern restaurants' menus, Rinaldo's is still a mere fraction of the made-for-the-masses bulk of East Side Mario's, with a few each of apps, salads, heroes, general Italian mains, and several pizzas on offer. I'd heard lots of great things about their mozza sticks, so those were a lock, and my wife and I decided to get one more app and to share one of their pizzas, which we had heard were a decent size. The spicy cauliflower sounded interesting, and would constitute the vegetable portion of our meal, albeit a deep fried one. The mozza sticks arrived in quick order, and the cauliflower shortly thereafter. The thick sticks of breaded cheese were definitely heftier than your usual from-frozen pub mozza sticks. Plus the breading had a much better flavour and a sprinkle of parm and parsley rounded them out nicely, because if fried cheese needs a garnish, it's gotta be more cheese. The dipping sauce was dill-tastic and fresh, although I appreciated the stretchy cheese on its own. Cauliflower is hot right now in food circles, but the spicy cauliflower seemed like a bit of a misnomer, as the only heat seemed to come from a light sprinkling of sliced chiles. That said, the breading was nice and crunchy, and the cauliflower inside was surprisingly smooth and nearly creamy, without being a goopy, vegetal mess. The flavours of the other toppings all worked quite well, with the honey, parsley pesto, and pecorino making for a well-balanced dish (sans spice, anyway). Our pizza was a bit of a wait, but it was a sight to behold when it arrived. Topped with pepperoni, roasted garlic, mozza, Parmigiano Reggiano, and wonderful blobs of ricotta, it was big on great flavours. So many dishes, both Italian and otherwise, will throw a bunch of cheeses in a dish just to brag that it's a "X Cheese Dish", but here each stood out and played a part. The cornicione was airy and crispy, although the inner parts of the pie suffered the floppy doom of all thin crust pizzas. It did reheat quite well the next day though; via a frying pan and not the dreaded microwave, naturally. While not perfectly executed, it was a damned good meal with the structure to be even better with some minor polishing. It's worth the hype - go there and keep this place open until I am able to come back again.

This is my birthday go to. Excellent food, exceptional service and a cool vibe. It's not in one of…read morethe popular mainstream locations, and maybe that appeals to me as it gives the place a bit of a mom and pop feel.

This cute little spot is located in a surprisingly nice-looking strip mall at the top of Prince…read moreAlbert. The wood-heavy interior leans into its titular theme, and the waterside setting by Lake Banook tracks as well. They've got a small lunch menu, but I've generally stuck to coffee and their rotating selection of baked goods. I really enjoyed a glazed blueberry scone, with its lightly crisp exterior and moist interior, and while the glaze wasn't necessary, it was certainly appreciated! They also have a good supply (re. more than one option) of gluten-free treats, and their lemon square is one of my wife's go-tos. On the coffee side...well let's say I'm not a fan of Laughing Whale. It'll keep you awake, but black coffee here is just not up to par with the high bar set by other Dartmouth cafes.

Recommended by a local. Everyone enjoyed their scones, quiche and grilled cheese. Overlooking a…read morelake where kayaking races are held. Service was prompt and polite.