Ampersand Café

The lady that assisted me at night time was very helpful even with information that was how to get back to my address.

Thank you so much

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Just had my first sandwich from here, won't be my last!!!! So delicious, definitely good value for the price. Yummy!!! Turkey on foccica

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were there at 5:30 on Monday and they were closed!

It's not a great variety, but what there is is very tasty. Hot drinks to warm you up and make your fingers freeze.

There are some vegan and gluten-free options available.

Dietary restrictions: There are vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Wheelchair accessibility: You can go up to the top floor by elevator.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

All the people working there are very helpful and nice. However, special shout out to Tiffany for the positive vibes and small talk.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Good food and staff was very pleasant..went in just sit and enjoy the morning. The s'mores cheesecake was delicious

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Had a matcha latte that was good but had SO much ice in it. Felt like I drank it in 2 gulps and just paid for a cup of ice... ? However the barista was very nice at least!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Great coffee but the baked goods leave me sad. The last two times I bought a treat at the Halifax Library cafe they’ve been dry and stale and pale imitations of what I expected. Today’s cinnamon roll was just a swirl of bready dough with almost no sugary cinnamon filling and just a scant drizzle on top. It crumbled as I peeled it open. It looks far better than it was. Come on Ampersand, please do better!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 4

Came to buy an iced Americano because I really liked their coffee. Was first in line and I was the only one there. After the barista took my order a couple of minutes later there were people lining behind me. I can LITERALLY see my coffee was made already but for some reason that lady did NOT give me my order until I approached her and asked where my order was. I was standing there looking stupid for 10 minutes. So absent minded. Said "oh did you already order" WHAT??? The machine was literally just in front of her? And she can literally see a cup on the espressos machine.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 1

Friendly service and yummy baked goods!

Extremely rude staff and condescending owner.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

I cannot digest onion. Not a single item on the menu is listed to have onion on it. I waited in line for 10 minutes to be told there is not a single item on the menu that comes without onion, and they can’t do anything with no onion since everything is pre-made. The owner was rude and patronizing to me about my food intolerance. Everything about this interaction was extremely unprofessional. Food establishments, especially in big cities, should offer a variety of items to accommodate for different diets. This place has 8 sandwiches and 6 salads. They should have one item that doesn’t contain onion on that menu.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Nice coffee

Affordable coffee

Really good coffee place in Halifax. Recommend to get one and check out the rooftop.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5