50 Best Cafes in Halifax

“I've been loving cafe taiakiy since they first opened and I'm overjoyed there still thriving. and absolutely delicious and unique treat in downtown halifax and in i will always reccomend them to anyone looking for a nice expirence and sit down. extra points of course for dietary options for both vegan and gluten free batter, keep on rocking yall!!“

“Our fave cafe in Halifax—we keep coming back!

Tried capturing it a little differently this time. We always go for their sandwiches (the menu changes, but everything is consistently delicious).

Highly recommend pairing it with an iced strawberry matcha or a caramel latte (iced or hot). The hojicha was new on the menu too, and it did not disappoint!“

“Amazing breakfast sandwich!“

“Best breakfast sandwich off the charts excellent service coffee is always perfect. Soup is always guaranteed healthy. Non-dairy completely tasty. It’s a place you can trust. The baked goods are deadly. Really good place!!“

“Best chai latte I ever had“

“Went in not knowing it was plant based. I typically don’t like oat milk but it was the best oat latte I’ve had!! The donuts are literally to die for. However, staff weren’t extremely friendly and every time I’ve gone they have been very impatient and short (and it wasn’t even busy or anything).“

“Great service. Good coffee and food.“

“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 🙂“

“We had the pleasure of eating at Bird’s Nest today, Chicken Club Sandwiches (and we have our usual cup of coffee everyday there too) The food is outstanding, based on fresh seasonal ingredients clearly put together by a chef that has a true passion for food! The service was fantastic as always, and their staff is so friendly, and they know our usual orders by now. Really recommend this Café to anyone - family, couples and business lunches, Bird’s Nest Cafe make everyone feel a part of them. Thank you Beatrix (Bonni) and Morne’ Botha“

“Such an amazing place, vibe, coffee and food! If you’re looking for a happy place that sets your mood for the day, this is it! ❤️👌🏻 I will definitely be back! 5 stars!“

“All the coffees are made with care!“

“Three guests in our party. Ate lunch there enjoying the Broccoli and Cheese Quiches with coffees and a hot chocolate. Quiches were very light, flavourful and incredibly filling. As we were celebrating a birthday, a dessert was selected by each of us: a chocolate cheesecake square, a peanut butter square with chocolate layer on top and an apple dessert as big as your head made with puff pastry and sweet apple filling. Verdict? Delicious!“

“When it appeared everything else had closed for the day, we found this wonderful cafe and had some fantastic coffee and a truly perfect chocolate cookie here. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable and made several great recommendations for things to visit in the neighbourhood. Sincerely thrilled we happened upon this gem!“

“Great place to eat. All Day Breakfast!“

“I’ve been saying for some time that Halifax needs more independent coffee shops. When I discovered Byron in December, I was delighted and it did not disappoint. Staffed by fun engaging personnel, they take pride in their work, are welcoming, and engaging. It makes you not only want to stay, but return. Great location too!

Nicely done and thank you! See you again.“

“Best almond croissants in Halifax!“

“Safe spot, good food, good staff, great atmosphere, warm area to do work, you may run into to 100 friends“

“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.“

“What a great find while I discovered visiting Halifax. Everything I’ve tried is tasty. The tomato butter is delicious!“

“One of the best hidden gems in Halifax. They pour espresso stronger than most coffee shops in the city and have extremely friendly baristas. Also great supply of tasty protein bars, cold coffee drinks and electrolytes. Worth the short side street walk off Agricola.“

“Tried here this morning for breakfast at about 8:30. Luckily found street parking just around the block on Shirley St. Weekdays, this area is more of a challenge, due to construction as well as it just being a very busy area by the hospital.
Anyway, the place is quite big inside, with seating for at least 30. High ceilings, all natural lighting, cute decor touches.
All food seems to be pre-made, but at least it must be made this morning. Tried the egg croissant ($8), which was very fresh. Soft, fluffy scrambled egg, arugula, tomato, garlic aioli. For light eaters, it would be enough on its own. Tried the spanish latte, ie condensed milk with espresso, they say. Simple, but satisfying. Grabbed a chocolate hazelnut danish lastly, which was quite good, with flavorful Nutella (or alternative) inside. Very soft & fresh.
In my approximate 30 mins there, a handful of other customers came in. Low noise level overall, but imagine when at max busy times, it could get louder.
Friendly service, not chatty, but warm.
I'd come back.“

“I have always loved the Healthyway because there are so many options to choose from and everything I've tasted over the years have been absolutely delicious. The service is consistently quick and friendly, and the menu has a great variety for any meal or snack of the day. I will definitely keep coming back to this Cafe.“

“affordable local food ! amazing staff ! lemon poppyseed forever ❤️“

“A delightful gem with amazing authentic Latin delights, wonderful service and a cozy atmosphere. I look forward to returning again very soon.“

“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. 👏“

“Great sandwiches and yummy baked goods. Lovely Maritime hospitality!“

“Tony is the nicest man you'd ever meet. As someone who has worked in this mall for a decade, I know that I will always get a warm experience. My favorite item is their breakfast pita, which has scrambled egg, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and can add cheese. It's perfect for an easy breakfast that will hold you over til lunch. Sometimes I grab an afternoon snack here, which may be a Nanaimo bar, peanut butter cookie, etc. I haven't tried their pizza slices yet, but heard they are decent! Please support this lovely family if you can. (FYI I am not family or friends, trying to push reviews).“

“Their Chicken Tettrazzini is out of this world!!!! It is so good. I love getting their pasta and salad combos, always great on Fridays with their curry chicken pasta. A must try!!!!!!“

“We had the pleasure to discover Lara Cafe during our vacation in Halifax with our 3 children. Our family thoroughly enjoyed the creamy oat milk lattes and colourful lemonades and we found ourselves retuning to the Cafe every day of our vacation. We had the opportunity to meet Lara, the owner, and it was immediately clear why this Cafe is so tastefully decorated, why the atmosphere is so enjoyable and the menu so very delectable. Thank you for adding much delight and fond memories to our family vacation! We will be sure to return every time we visit the East Coast! Merci beaucoup Lara :)“

“Best dark roast drip in the city.“

“I discovered this gem of a coffee shop while staying in Halifax over the weekend. Perfect coffee, friendly and professional staff, delicious pastries (my husband said it was the best croissant he’s had outside of Montreal!). The cafe was very spacious and I LOVED how much space there was in between tables so you can relax and enjoy your coffee in peace. 10/10! We will be back.“

“The pretzels here are consistently hot and fresh—you can tell they're made with care.
​What I recommend:
​The Pretzel Bites: These are a must-try! They are perfectly soft, chewy, and just the right size for dipping.
And the classic Salt & Butter or the sweet Cinnamon Sugar ones, they are both delicious 😋
​The staff are always friendly, and the service is quick, making it a perfect stop while you're out and about. If you're looking for a warm, tasty snack, Pretzelmaker in HSC is definitely the place to go!“

“Had fried chicken Benny…was awesome!“

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

“Every time I'm in Halifax, I swing by for a drink. They have the best mocha in the province. I highly recommend checking out what other stuff they have.“

“First visit. Had breakfast sandwich and coffee. Both AMAZING!!“

“I have made the scones many times and they are a hit here at my home. I only wish I could get a few more recipes as I can’t get to Halifax for awhile“

“Excellent place. Cream puffs were amazing“

“Cute little café that I hadn't noticed before. Great atmosphere, super friendly staff and the coffee and croissants were delicious! I really appreciated the offer to make my.flat white a couple different ways depending on my tastes. Definitely worth a stop!“

“Chilly day on the water front ...thanks to Becky and Alexa for the great latte to warm me up .The service was fast despite problems with the debit machine . I still miss the DG on Spring Garden Road ( hope they come back after the dig ends)but it is worth the walk . Love this cafe.“

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

“Great little brunch spot. Good coffee and nice menu options. Disappointed that they use processed cheese slices though.“

“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 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.“

“My friend's and I recently had lunch at La Piazza. The food was absolutely delicious, the service exemplary and the atmosphere is very cozy. The cheesecake is delicious but a tad over priced, as were all the deserts, in my opinion. All in all, a very nice experience and we will definitely be going back for our monthly Ladies Lunch.“

“Good cakes!“

“1st time here in Halifax & found this place on Tiktok. visiting from Regina, SK.. amazing desserts..“