50 Best Cafes in Halifax

“I got their iced matcha latte, which was alright nothing too special, but still enjoyable. The salted butter croissant was pretty good, it was nice and soft, and the pork steamed dumplings were also pretty good and definitely worth trying. I enjoyed the variety of things I got and overall it was a good experience.“

“Amazing breakfast sandwich!“

“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!!“

“I love this place. I've led non-vegan friends here a few times because I love their pastries so much (they also loved em). Their breakfast sandwich is excellent and they have a very sophisticated coffee set-up. My favorite way to treat myself! Updated from previous review on 2026-10-16“

“Great service. Good coffee and food.“

“Best chai latte I ever had“

“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“

“Great place to eat. All Day Breakfast!“

“All the coffees are made with care!“

“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!“

“Best almond croissants in Halifax!“

“❤ Great place for coffee and treats!“

“Stopped by for coffee with a few friends last Friday evening and the place had such a cozy vibe going on. We split a plate of churros with the house chocolate sauce and honestly I'm still thinking about it. The barista chatted with us about the espresso blend they use, which was a nice touch and didn't feel rushed at all. Already planning to go back this weekend since parking right out front made the whole thing easy.“

“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!!“

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

“Small shop tucked away next to a gym explaining why they have a good selection of electrolytes and protein bars. The coffee was excellent. Perfectly dialled in espresso from Canadian roasters changing monthly. Liam was super kind and knowledgeable. An absolute gem.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Eats & Treats Bakery and cafe catered sandwiches, sweets and other treats for our father’s funeral. Everything was simply amazing! Fresh and delicious. So much variety! Everyone loved it! Service was so thoughtful and kind. We highly recommend them for your catered events!“

“Went up to order a sandwich for takeout. After waiting more than sufficient time one of the ladies asked if they could help me. I advised I was still waiting for my sandwich. A mix up occurred and they hadn't started making. I was offered any free drink for the inconvenience. Amazing staff! Amazing service! and the food is delish!! Definitely check this place out!“

“Delicious coffee, lovely store. The whipped cream they use is real whipped cream and it is amazing! I love the decor also and the placement of the mirror was effective at making the space seem larger and reflecting outside.. weird comment i know but I appreciate things like this 😄 🏄‍♀☕thanks to the friendly staff for the nice coffee !“

“Love this place, but I think they recently lost some great staff because the drinks haven’t been made as well recently, the ratio of espresso to milk is different & the drinks are less flavourful. Hopefully it comes back around! The space also looks less clean now, could use a good close clean.“

“Best dark roast drip in the city.“

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

“Gateway Cafe is inside the Pier 21 Cruise Terminal and is a great place to get an iced coffee and an authentic Canadian butter tart. Coffee drinks ate good and the butter tarts didn’t disappoint!

It’s quiet and they have plenty of seating. Service is fast and friendly. It’s a frat place to relax after a day long tour of the area.“

“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!!!!!!“

“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“

“Stopped by to pick up order, and the staff couldn't have been nicer! They randomly surprised me with a free coffee and a muffin while I waited. Incredible customer service and positive vibes—they made my day! Highly recommend!“

“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 :)“

“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.“

“The best flat white ever! And pistachio croissant 🥐 😋“

“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 made a 600 meter walk up hill from the Muir to try the coffee and pastries here before grabbing my flight.

The chocolate croissant is just absolutely right, combining butter and incredible layers of flaky pastry.

The coffee is the real deal. Strong, flavourful expresso.

Service is kind and efficient.

Bathroom is located in basement and extra seating is upstairs.“

“I can’t recall the last time a customer service experience impressed me. The manager and the staff today were outstanding. It was a first for my 8 year old and he enjoyed himself immensely and asked when we can go again. Thank you! Well done team Dartmouth for making everyone feel included and comfortable.“

“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.“

“So fast and freshly home made. And beautiful service. Great little sit down space and lots of choice of meals and snacks. All home made. Had a Western omelette and so good. Next time the shawarma plate with salads, hummus, meat and homemade garlic sauce! Very reasonably priced. Wonderful smiles.“

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

“Best dark roast drip in the city.“

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

“The pretzel bites are always fresh, warm, and have the perfect texture. They taste clean and high-quality—absolutely no unpleasant, greasy oil smell. The cinnamon flavor is fantastic and hits the spot every time. Great snack and great service!“

“I can’t recall the last time a customer service experience impressed me. The manager and the staff today were outstanding. It was a first for my 8 year old and he enjoyed himself immensely and asked when we can go again. Thank you! Well done team Dartmouth for making everyone feel included and comfortable.“

“I had halibut that was the best l have had in recent times. The accompanying sauce was excellent too. If only the baguette bread had been a fresh bake then it would have been heavenly. I think it may have been sourdough bread. We had tried several restaurants before the Cafe Lunetta but the ghetto blasters were out in full force and it was difficult to hear yourself think. The Cafe Lunette decibel accompaniment was merely the sound of onions being chopped they carry a selection of locally produced wines and the young staff members are an inspiration to us all. For a traditional cafe style meal this is the place to be, a very short distance from cable wharfe.“

“Good cakes!“