A hidden gem. Off of Windsor Street in an industrial/commercial area. Cozy atmosphere. Doubles…read moreas a bookstore. Nice seating with a sofa both in the front room and back! They use Laughing Whale Coffee and have free wifi. Parking lot is to the side of the coffee shop uphill. A bit out of the way but worth the visit!!!

Cozy place to hang out. Good coffee. Good food. Plenty of parking. Like being surrounded by books.read more

The staff is very kind! The pastries are very well done. The egg sandwich was on a fresh baguette…read moreand tasted amazing!

Newly opened cafe in the former Mera Restaurant. Nice French inspired interior. Long hours -…read morefrom 7 am to 11 pm - unique in Halifax for a coffee shop other than Starbucks. Have a full coffee/espresso based drinks menu along with pastries made in house daily. Came in the morning so cinnamon roll was fairly fresh. Large interior with lots of seating - roomy with free wifi so could loiter surfing the internet or doing work. They do have meals - mainly sandwiches and crepes. Will try some other time Probably still having some growing pains as just opened a month or so ago. Will definitely try again!

Cute little spot. I stopped here with my toddler on a walk while on vacation and had a great coffee…read moreand some delicious baked goods, including an INCREDIBLE rhubarb scone. Loved it, and their outdoor seating is very nice, especially with kids.

Nice cafe with two outdoor patios - one in front of the actual cafe (which is in a rustic looking…read morestrip mall) and the other is on a grassy field overlooking Lake Banook - prime seating on a nice day. They have coffee and espresso - they use Laughing Whale beans from Lunenburg. Had a BLT bagel. Bagels are high quality from a local bagel place in Dartmouth. Nice thick cut bacon. Price comparable to other local cafes. Will try their coffee products in the future

Stopped in this morning as we are staying in the wonderful Air BnB upstairs (not affiliated). Staff…read moreis extremely nice, attentive, and knowledgeable. Great music selection and wonderful art on the walls! We enjoyed some bagels, croissants and some coffee. Absolutely great flavor on the bagels and croissants had a nice airy inside and crispy outside. Coffee was well dialed, no bitterness or sourness! Great latte in the morning!

New coffee shop on Agricola Street in the North End of Halifax - just a few steps away from the…read moreHalifax Commons. Bright, airy cafe with a friendly staff. Seating at tables and also by counters that surround the room. Good espresso based drinks made on a pretty sweet espresso machine. Good vibe. Free wifi. What's not to like! Great place to linger on a cold Winter day!

I always trust a place that has flourishing plants, and Weird Harbor emEspresso Bar had a quite a…read morefew. Service was friendly, and the flat white I got was so tasty. I had a blueberry jelly donut that was also scrumptious. I highly recommend this place.

Great for grab and go coffee! Friendly service. Delicious coffee. Pleasant spot to wait for your…read morecoffee order and then get back to your day.

This little cafe has been open for just over a week now, and I am so happy to report that I loved…read moreevery minute of my time there the other day. I don't have an office space, so I rely a lot on cafe's and library's to get me out of the apartment. Tart & Soul is going to be an amazing little get away with huge, bright windows, plenty of tables to work at, and a patio space for when it's nice out. I arrived in the late morning and treated myself to one of their scrumptious scones. Really, they had me at cheese and green onion, but as soon as I took that first bite I knew I was going to be coming back. Their scones are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, with the perfect flavour balance for my carb-loving self. Next up on my "must eat" list? Cinammon buns...but I think I'm going to have to get out of the apartment earlier for those, because they seem to go fast! They have wifi, which I've come to expect at any coffee shop I go to now, and the password is cross stitched into an adorable sign near the cash register. Actually, I love all of the decor. It's cute, a bit kitchy and shows a lot of personality from the owners. There were a boquet of fresh flowers scenting the bench that I sat at, though I could hardly smell them over the smell of chocolate chip cookies baking in the back. Mmmmm. Oh, they brew Anchor Coffee for those interested. I love when local businesses support other local businesses, so that definitely pleased me! And it was delicious too. I'll definitely be back! I expect I will be working there a lot once fall term starts at Dal.

The coffee and food here are delicious!…read more There are different types of seating available: a couch, pairs of chairs with small tables or nook style seating. If you like natural light, there is plenty of it in this cafe! I had a bialy for breakfast when I was in and it was such a perfect breakfast that I think everyone should try it. They had both vegetarian and omnivore options available. The baked goods all looked wonderful and tempting as well. I believe street parking is all that's available, but it's well worth it! This is a little hidden gem.

Another cog in the Bertossi Group chain of restaurants. On a busy corner of Spring Garden and…read moreQueen Street this place is always full! On Summer days they have nice outdoor seating and a gelato cart. Unique location that is round with wrap around windows with seating. Great for people watching. I find the best things are the pastries. They also have sandwiches, paninis and a small menu of hot goods (quiche, lasagna) On the pricier end but worth it for the high quality.

Love this place! It was crowded, but my husband and I managed to find 2 seatings along the window…read morecounter table. They have beautiful pastries, delicious looking sandwiches, and assortment of coffee drinks. We got 2 desserts, cappuccino, and Americano. Desserts were not too sweet and delicious, and the drinks were made well. The service is also lovely, helpful, and friendly. Would love to come back here when we come back to Halifax!

Our first day in Halifax and wanted to eat at Edna's, but we have to wait. So we decided to wait it…read moreout at this coffee joint. The seating area is spacious, but there are signs to limit your stay to 60mins. The menu is easy to understand and standard pricing, although sizes are not specifically written. We ordered a cappuccino and a pumpkin spice latte (because I'm feeling basic Fall). The coffees arrive in 5mins. Fyi: Whole milk is used. Cappuccino: 5/5. Super dark and deep notes. Looks like an 6oz. Very strong. Pumpkin spice latte: 4/5. I don't know how any place can make a PSL not basic/standard. This place tried their best. Not overtly sweet. Looks like a 12oz. Overall: Good place to grab a coffee and chat.

I recently made it to The Nook for the first time, as I was on the hunt for a new trivia night to…read moreattend. It had a few things going for it on paper, including an early start time of 7:30pm, and cool, close by location, so we made the move. Primarily a coffee shop, it isn't a huge space, sitting 30 odd people at an eclectic mix of seating options. There's the counter along the windows, regular little tables, a high top, a couch, and two booths with oddly low tables. Plants hanging along the window add a nice feeling to the place, while local art dots some of the wall space. On our first time at The Nook, we came a bit early and were able to snag a booth. As I mentioned above, the tables in them are at a bit of an awkward height so you're basically forced to lean back and stretch out if you're of any height. My shorter companions found it better than most tables, so I guess it's all about perspective. They've got a diverse menu here, with some fancied up sandwiches, including a commendable selection of all day breakfast options, as well as salads, shareable apps, and of course lots of tasty looking baked goods. Being in the north end, there's plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, as well as stuff for us old fashioned omnivores. And if you've got what it takes to win a round in trivia, you'll get a plate of sweets! I was feeling like something more substantial and less diabetes inducing, so I went with a recent addition to their menu, the "A Lot Going On" wrap. With chicken, bruschetta, goat cheese, red onion, spinach, maple curry dressing and guacamole, it certainly lived up to the name. They also have a commendable booze selection so I grabbed a bottle of Boxing Rock's Hunky Dory Ale and went back to my nook. My wrap was soon dropped off and I dug in to my late dinner. Despite the menagerie of flavours, everything worked really well together, with a balance of tangy, salty and sweet. It was a bit on the messy side, but that's what napkins are for. Trivia was a good time, with a well-balanced selection of questions, and we did well despite just being three. Wrapping up and getting home before 9pm is great for work nights! The Nook is a well-rounded cafe that takes things to the next level beyond your typical coffee joint. Hit em up, and add a shot of maple Bailey's to your coffee for a couple bucks. *Ethical warning: The Nook changed owners last year, one of whom is a friend of mine and was present at the time of my visit.