50 Best Coffee Shops near Eastern Passage

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

“This is not my local Tim's , but I love to go on this location every morning — if I go inside they know exactly what I’m going to order unless I order additional items. They always make everything just the way I like it. Even when I go through the drive-through they either recognize my voice and know my order right away…“

“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“

“When a café’s main problem is that there’s not enough of it, that’s a good sign. This shop was like a shot of espresso — small, condensed, and packing as much flavor, personality, and charm as is possible. I ordered an espresso and a cappuccino. There were about 5 people waiting ahead of me when I ordered, and I managed to get my two beverages within 5 minutes. Truly impressive for two people working behind a tiny counter with one espresso machine on it. The espresso was very light, sweet, and acidic, with notes of cherry. Very good for those who like that sort of thing. It had a rich and deap crema, and came on an adorable saucer matching the espresso cup with a demitasse spoon on the side. The cappuccino was brilliantly frothed, with the rich milk cutting into the acidic espresso — the micro-foam perfectly combined with the milk. If only it had a place to sit down, weird harbor would go down as one of my favorite café’s I’ve been to. Easy 5 stars.“

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

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

“Grabbed an iced americano today, and it was pretty good, it was smooth, strong, and exactly what I needed. The vibe of the place is pretty cool too, really chill and easy to hang out in for a bit. Definitely a spot I’d go back to for coffee and just to relax for a while.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“Best chai latte I ever had“

“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. 👏“

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

“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 👍🏼💞“

“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.“

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

“Great coffee and great service. Highly recommend!“

“Best cinnamon buns ! Must try.“

“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 🙂“

“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 dark roast drip in the city.“

“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.“

“Excellent service, shout out to the super sweet ladies and the brunette gent with the moustache. Super attentive and very friendly. Haven’t been to the second cup in a long time but went for my go to- caramel corretto! So yummy! Thank you guys!“

“I was recommended to visit Two If By Sea Cafe when visiting Halifax for the week.

We ordered two croissants to share, a matcha latte and coffee. Service was great and the food was awesome.

It is a very busy spot, the vibe is great!“

“Stopped by this Starbucks and asked the barista, Ritika, to surprise me with a custom drink. She absolutely nailed it! Smooth, flavorful, and perfectly balanced—clearly, she knows her craft. Great service, great vibes, and a drink I’ll definitely be coming back for. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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😃😃“

“Bar none, the best experience you will have at a coffee shop. This place puts all other Starbucks to shame, and should be the poster child for efficiency and experience. I am blessed to have this establishment across the street from my work, but I would travel just for the consistency and general pleasant experience I receive here, every time. Thank you!“

“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!“

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

“My Favorite Tim Hortons. I generally go through the drive through, they are so efficient and friendly. When I occasionally go inside it is very clean. Spoke with the Manager regarding my love of the place, she was so professional and approachable.
Thank you
Marlene Clarke“

“All the coffees are made with care!“

“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 .“

“The staff here is fabulous, there is one team member Anju, that works here and every morning she makes me smile, and starts my day off great. She is always smiling and wishes me a good day or weekend! Thanks for making my day start off bright!! The food is always fresh and well presented. This is the absolute best Tim's ever.“

“I had a great experience at this Tim Hortons location! The staff was friendly and greeted me with a smile as soon as I walked in. My coffee was hot and perfectly made, and the breakfast sandwich was fresh and delicious. The service was quick, even though there were a few people ahead of me in line. The store was clean and well-organized. Definitely one of the better Tim Hortons in the area — I’ll be back for sure!“

“Love everything about this place!“

“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!“

“In the heart of the Marriott Harbourfront hotel lays this gem. Coffee was amazing and the views right outside of the water are even better. If you are looking for a quick stop to grab a morning drink, I would recommend checking out this spot!“

“Best dark roast drip in the city.“

“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“

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

“I go to the drive thru on Young Street in Halifax at 4.30 am almost every morning. The girl who works the back shift is exceptional! She is always polite and welcoming every time. I look forward to our brief interaction . She is a very positive person and deserves a raise!
R. Peters“

“good service, nice staff Fresh delicious croissants“