Food was incredible. Stumbled upon this quaint little cafe. They have counter and seating service…read more I got the scallop, bacon wrap and it was exceptional!

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.

Coffee is good, food is mediocre. Service depends on who is behind the counter. When Sip first…read moreopened the food was great I feel bad saying that it has lost something along the way but it's true .

Have been researching coffee places to try on our 2 week adventure to NS. Of course, staying in…read moreLunenburg the first option and plenty written about was Laughing Whale. Stopped in on our first morning. Great menu and list of options including pastries and food items. Being a coffee "nerd" it was cool seeing the grinders, drippers, filters, etc on the wall for purchase! Everything was great! Kids loved the cookies, we loved the sausage roll and our coffees were absolutely fantastic. Great flavor, perfect size, and very knowledgeable! I started to have an allergic reaction later in the day so we started tracking down what I had in the day - gave them a call and they helped out with ingredients that they knew of. Later on in the day, we received a phone call back from Steve who had gone out of his way to call his local sources for more ingredient knowledge. Definitely wasn't expecting a return call with extra information! Incredibly nice people and we are already planning our coffee order for tomorrow!

Delicious and interesting take on the egg and bacon croissant. Wonderful coffee. Nice staff and…read morefriendly, sunny atmosphere.

Service was exceptional, all workers were super kind and I loved the home style cooking. I had a…read morephenomenal Nutella milkshake, best i've ever had! My egg salad sandwich just needed some salt and pepper but that was a simple fix. One not the egg salad is only made with egg and mayo so if you love it for the mustard just be wary. Overall loved it and would recommend and come back anytime!

My husband and I took his uncle and aunt out for lunch at Memories and overall the food was good…read more It's a cafe where you order and pay at the counter. Then they give you a number to place at your table. Once your food is ready, they bring it to your table. It was my husband's and my first time there, but my husband's uncle and aunt are regulars. They had their usual orders, which were the Club Sandwich ($8.50) and the BLT ($6.25) I got the Fish Cakes with Chow Chow and a side garden salad ($11.95). My husband got the Chicken Curry "Panini" (either $8.95 or $9.95, I forget). The sandwiches do not come with sides. My fish cakes were quite good. They were a little more potatoes than fish, but still flavourful and tasty. It was my first time having chow chow (which I've been told is a very Nova Scotian thing) and I would describe it as a green tomato relish. It went well with the fish cakes. The side salad was mostly romaine lettuce with some cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions and grated cheese. The dressing was a creamy ranch. The salad was nothing special IMO, but ingredients were at least fresh. My husband's "Panini" was more of a grilled sandwich, as the bread was sliced sandwich bread and not the bread one usually associates with panini. It was pressed in a grill though. He liked it, but it looked too mayonnaise-y for me, lol. My husband's aunt and uncle enjoyed their sandwiches. Staff were friendly and the place has a relaxed cafe atmosphere. There aren't that many places to eat out in Liverpool (NS), but Memories seems to be one of the more popular places. There's free parking in the town lot, by the information centre, which is really close by (well, everything in Liverpool is close by, lol, but you can literally see the cafe from the parking lot).

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.

Best coffee on the whole South Shore! Hardly any signage, a local gem. Accessible! (go up the side…read moreof the building and there's a ramp!) I've tried them all, in Lunenburg, including the new Barn. Hands down Number Nine is the most awesome espresso and coffee in the coolest space. Lovely barristas. Place is is owned by a singer, and artists (and locals like boatmakers!) are regulars. Music always great but not obtrusive, peaceful vibe. Charming as heck. Highly recommend this third-wave coffee joint. Don't miss it if you come to Lunenburg! In a historic old grey house. Sometimes a line-up, but it's worth it, so chat with others while you wait and relax. (Also a gorgeous, accessible ramp back garden area - you can bring your dog!) 135 Montague, on the main drag next to a small record store.

Perfect latte in a quaint converted home with individual rooms for sitting. Mostly vegan options…read morefor baked goods - vegan cinnamon rolls, vegan Nanaimo bars, scones. My personal preference would be to have more baked goods that are moist or light that paired better with coffee.

Really enjoyed the ambiance. They have a meeting room and ample seating. We purchased breakfast and…read morealso some food to go. The burritos to go were not very good, but everything else was nice. Unexpectedly good for a remote location.

Great spot to grab a quick lunch or a coffee /tea and chat with some friends. Various seating…read morearrangements on two levels is convenient and provides plenty of space to hang out. They have a broad selection of teas and coffees. Their chili is my favourite lunch item. Flavourful but not too spicy. Topped with sour cream and cheese, garlic bread on the side, it's simple tasty and filling.

Accommodating and extremely friendly folks with excellent hand pies!…read more We are traveling on three east coast on NS, where each and every town has its signature flavor and feel, whee Mahone Bay is no different. It was mid-day, where a snack was needed to get us to dinner time, and Yelp to the rescue again. A quick search turned up Famous Town Pie Shop, and what an excellent choice this was in more ways than one. It turns out Yelp's hours of operation for this place are wrong, so we showed up just as they were closing. Being the chubby Merkans that we are, I tried the door handle and they were still open (thankfully). We were greeted with favor though as the nice staff welcomed us to try the last pies of the day. I asked for them to surprise me with whatever was available and settled on two savory pies. Uh-mazing! It had been a while since I'd last had a really good savory pie, and good ones are most certainly not available in the Southeastern U.S. of A, so this experience was amplified a bit. The crust was spot-on, the fillings were flavorful, and the portion size definitely is large enough for most North Americans. Once we scarfed down the pies outside, the owner came outside and gave us some outstanding recommendations on NS and excellent conversation. I would visit this place in a heartbeat again if we are ever in the area. This is one of those little gems that we love stumbling upon in our travels.

We got a piece of carrot cake and also two savory pies. One cheeseburger and one chicken pot pie…read more Both were served at a wonderful temperature and were very tasty. The carrot cake was also very good.