50 Best Coffee Shops near Eastern Passage

“most caring couple you'll ever meet! Hospitality is wonderful and the food is awesome!“

“This Tim Hortons location is one of the best I’ve visited. The staff here are always friendly, polite, and hardworking—they greet customers with a smile and keep the service quick, even during busy rush hours.

The coffee is always fresh and served just the way I like it. The food is consistent, whether it’s breakfast sandwiches, bagels, or donuts, and everything comes out warm and tasty. The location is clean and well-kept, with a welcoming atmosphere that makes it a great spot to grab a coffee, catch up with friends, or just relax for a few minutes.“

“I hardly ever go to Tim Hortons for various reasons however today I went to eastern passage Tim Hortons drive through. The person taking the order was attentive listened well(did not advise me of total should have done this).I arrive at the window to pay and a very friendly lady greeted me (most annoying to be called honey sweety darling babe she had only said 2 one at beginning honey and when finished to say bye sweety I don't believe in customer service it's advisable or correct for these terms to be used) told me my total gave me a receipt upon me asking but she had that available and did not even stumble looking for it (impressive).I arrived home and went to prepare my build a bagel at home style and well by the by BEST EVER BAGEL IVE EVER HAD FROM THERE.im always very specific when I order a bagel it's double toasted slightly burnt butter on both sides stabbed so butter sinks in and cream cheese on side. AMAZING big shout out to eastern passage Tim Hortons today. Thank you sorry took no photos cause I just had to have it.next time“

“I stop here most mornings before work. Quality people - energy is tangible and they glide through (seemingly) effortlessly even when slammed. Appreciate them.“

“Nice place to relax, great food and pastries. Great customer service! Kids friendly. Dog friendly. Must try anything with Ube.“

“Third wave cafe. Barista (owner maybe?) was super knowledgeable and excited to share his craft. Pourover was on point and espresso was balanced. Cozy, maximalist atmosphere that outshines any of the trending minimalist cafes that seem to proliferate like crazy these days.“

“The best, real espresso. Love it.“

“Great coffee / amazing service / great selection of local releases, and all the tapes, CDs vinyl and merch you could ask for!“

“Delicious latte and blueberry oatmeal muffin, great service and atmosphere.“

“Thank you to the barista that handled our large group and our orders! Good amount of seating inside and out, very aesthetic coffee shop. Unfortunately did not get a picture of my drink but the iced latte was delicious, will be back next time I visit Halifax!“

“I love the ice cream window during the summer. They carry Moon Mist!“

“Had the very best chai latte there this morning that I’ve had. Can’t wait to visit Halifax again for another one.“

“Staff great. Coffee great. Bagel and muffin was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend!“

“Me and my Daughter and my Grandson were in for breakfast this morning we all had steak and eggs it was absolutely delicious. keep up the great work, highly recommended.“

“Amazing breakfast sandwich!“

“I don't get there nearly as often as I would like, but it's one of my favourite coffee shops in Halifax. Great food and drinks, lovely staff, and cute decor!“

“This is a wonderful and relaxing place. It gives me a good feeling, drinking and chatting while surrounded by books. There are many good deals for buying books too.“

“Great spot to try out bouldering. Have been there a few times with my teen and pre-teen. Facility is awesome, staff are very helpful and patient.“

“Great coffee and great service. Highly recommend!“

“Best chai latte I ever had“

“hands down the best chicken burger in town . will be making bliss a regular place in my travels downtown .awesome food and staff.“

“I received a FREE coffee today at Second Cup on Portland St because a random stranger was so kind as to purchase 10 coffee to give out to the customers ☕️☕️ #ThankYouRandomStranger your good deed has not gone unnoticed #MadeMyDay😃😃“

“I wish I had a picture of the milkshake I ordered. It was literally the best milkshake I’ve ever had, and I’m over 40 years old so that means something. I’ll be going back, maybe just before I see a movie. 👏“

“Wonderful daily happy hour; drinks, food, staff! Definitely worth a walk up the hill from the wharf. This iconic hotel is a must see for visitors to Halifax 👍🏼💞“

“I just started to travel to Dartmouth monthly for meetings and was recommend this Starbucks location. I was going to run in quickly to grab a latte and lunch to go but ended up staying for an hour. I was greeted by such a friendly staff, the store was so clean and spacious compared to many others, and the displays were nice and tidy. The barista recommended a new protein drink which was delicious by the way, and my sandwich as usual was very tasty! I decided to relax in the cheerful atmosphere and enjoy my lunch there and made a couple merch purchases before I left the store. I will definitely be making this store my favorite monthly and leisure stop from now on when I’m in Dartmouth. Excellent staff and beautiful store!“

“Best dark roast drip in the city.“

“I always order my Starbucks through DoorDash, and honestly, the team is amazing! 🩵 Every time, I call after placing my order to ask for extra ice in my pink drink they always do it with such kindness and good vibes. Even on the days I forget to call (since DoorDash doesn’t have an option for extra ice), they still remember to add it! 🧊😭 That kind of attention and consistency means a lot. Thank you to the whole team you’re absolutely adorable!“

“Friendly staff and delicious drinks/food. Very glad it's so close to my workplace so that I can walk over every day that I'm in office 🙂“

“soups are delicious. coffee best in Nova Scotia waffles are delicious. granola cookies excellent. Staff is very friendly. Chris and Victoria the owners. Drop in and always make it a point to say hello. Drop in and try their menu.“

“All the coffees are made with care!“

“Great coffee and fantastic staff!“

“This location is one of the best Tim Hortons I’ve visited. The team works really well together and keeps everything organized. The coffee and food are always consistent, and the staff greet you with a smile. Love the welcoming atmosphere and how clean the store always is!“

“only recently started going here and love it so much. the staff has been so pleasant and those oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are to die for.“

“Amazing staff and better food. Mix Noodle Soup and Turnip Cakes are food for the soul. Highly recommend“

“Best cinnamon buns ! Must try.“

“I often visit here. Everybody is so nice.
I always skip many times hortons on my way just to visit this location.
The manager is so nice and friendly too over there, mostly she served me all the time on drive thru lane. She is always in a great and positive attitude.
And they make my drink perfect all the time.
I just love them.“

“Best coffee in this part of town!!!

I stop by here daily to start my day with a drip dark roast (they have regular too) and its so damn good. They have an espresso machine, teas and make italian sodas.

The baked goods are also amazing and are not those ‘run of the mill carbs’ but bite into and taste the love & butter deliciousness. The oatcakes are ridiculously tasty and the chai cookies are like artwork; they also have wraps, snack protein balls (so good), macrons and yoghurt parfaits.

There is also a coffee card so after a 8-10 (?) coffees you get a free cup.

Area is quiet and across the cafe there are pods just in case you need to drink your coffee in peace.“

“omg if you have never been, you NEED to try.this was the best dipped soft serve icecream 🍦 I've ever had. the chocolate was so thick I had to bit threw it 😋 delicious chocolate, and the icecream was so smooth and creamy, definitely a must try .“

“Awesome place. randomly stopped to worm up with a coffee and I Will Be Back, Great service, Awesome staff!!!“

“My daily dose of sanity in a chaotic world!
Let me paint the scene: It’s 4:37 PM. My brain is fried from hours of intense lectures. I’ve written notes in three languages, my eyes are twitching from too much screen time, and I’m dangerously close to turning into a caffeine-deprived zombie. And then… I arrive here. My oasis. My happy place. The one spot where I can breathe, sip, snack, and not feel like the world is out to get me.

Every break is sacred — and this place makes every single one count. I’m not kidding, I schedule my day around my visit. Exams? Important. Group projects? Stressful. But my coffee stop? Essential for survival. You can’t write a 2,000-word essay on an empty stomach and a dry soul. That’s why I trust this place to recharge both.

Now let’s talk about Too Good To Go. What a genius invention! I got a box of samosas so good I nearly cried. Crunchy, flavorful, and possibly blessed by the food gods. Paired with their legendary vanilla latte (which I’ve now mentally ranked above some family members in importance), and it’s heaven.

Also, the staff? 10/10. Friendly, fast, and never judge me for showing up looking like I lost a fight with my textbooks. I always leave smiling, caffeinated, and full of hope — or at least with enough energy to face the next class.

In short: great food, amazing drinks, wonderful people, and the exact vibe I need to feel human again. This place isn’t just a coffee stop — it’s a lifestyle. A safe zone. A daily hug in cup form. I’ll be back tomorrow. And the next day. Forever.“

“I’d like to recognize manpreet virk for her outstanding service and positive attitude. Every time I visit this Tim Hortons they go above and beyond to make the experience pleasant. Great job, and thank you for making every visit a great one!“

“good service, nice staff Fresh delicious croissants“

“the reason I continue to go here is because of the FANTASTIC STAFF. best Tim Hortons ever!!!!!!“

“Delicious full body coffee & AMAZING food - nothing to see here just a little piece of HEAVEN 🥰 plus wonderful staff ! THANK YOU Two If By Sea ❤️“

“Love the staff at this location! Always a welcoming, friendly bunch of people, there's not places that I can say I'll go out of my way to visit, but this is one of them. Food and coffee are good, and the conversation with staff is even better. There is nothing better to start my day.

Thanks for all you do, working in the public sector is not easy. Keep up the outstanding job!“

“Always a great coffee and the scones are yummy to! Love being able to visit the cole harbour location!“

“This site is within a secure military base. Access may be restricted to only those who work on the base or who are military personnel. Security at gate may not let civilians in unless they have business on the property

Parking: The area is patrolled by Military police and parking security. Their is a 15 minute time limit to be in the parking area. Violation will result in ticket and towing at owners expense“

“Visiting from Vancouver and was intrigued by the Mexiexpresso. Cute shop, felt very cozy. The Mexiexpresso was delicious!! Highly recommend. The owner was also super kind and gave us great recommendations for things to do and places to see during our stay here!“

“Best dark roast drip in the city.“