50 Best Coffee Shops in Halifax

“The staff at this location are incredible. They are kind and focused on having a good day. Every time I come in, at least one of the two staff is singing along to dancing along to the store music (excellent playlist), and they tend to have a flawless production line and flow with each other.

Most importantly, I fear I could eat 27 of the bacon egg and cheese bagels consecutively. Like oh my god. A full hard boiled egg in the centre. What the hell. That bagel sent me to the moon dawg“

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

“The best, real espresso. Love it.“

“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.“

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

“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 coffee and great service. Highly recommend!“

“Best chai latte I ever had“

“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 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. 👏“

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

“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 🙂“

“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 👍🏼💞“

“All the coffees are made with care!“

“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 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.“

“Best cinnamon buns ! Must try.“

“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 .“

“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.“

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

“it a nice little place and the staff are nice as well. really good dark roast coffee.“

“Big portions! Tasty! Fresh! New fave!“

“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!“

“good service, nice staff Fresh delicious croissants“

“Perfect spot to have coffee, and also my fave place“

“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“

“We had no idea this place existed until recently. Owner is fantastic and a great community member. Great food - we are definitely regulars now.“

“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!“

“We picked up iced Halifax Fogs and a classic lemonade. The service was super friendly and quick, the stall was cute, and the drinks were nice! The prices are fair (especially considering it’s in the middle of a hot tourist spot). Good luck with the new business!!“

“Best dark roast drip in the city.“

“This is a kiosk inside of Nova Scotia Community College's Institute of Technology. It was reported in an earlier review that the kiosk is not open to the public, which is completely untrue. You're more than welcome to drop by for a coffee if you're in the neighborhood.“

“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 :)“

“Absolutely my favourite location in the city! Partially because it’s near home, but mainly because of the wonderful staff. Staff here are so kind and great at what they do, they make my drink perfect every time! They’re always super positive and it is my morning routine to have a chat and get my drink! Great people, great service. Koodos to AJ and his team!“

“I recently moved back into the area and was hoping to have brunch here every weekend. I had the Madurito breakfast which was a wonderful treat. The flavours were exotic and well balanced and I left quite satisfied. The breakfast came to $30.00 including tip. After searching online, I found this was almost double the price of any breakfast in Halifax. Wonderful food, but keep in mind you are paying for inflated food costs and for specialty ingredients. Not affordable on my budget, unfortunately.“

“I was never here, I started to follow you guys on instagram and love the cakes that you prepared but last June I ask for a Star Wars related cake and you did awesome! The BB8 cake was not only perfect decorated but yummy too! (And beautifully presented)“

“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.“

“The staff is great, the girl with the glasses was very friendly, I wasn’t sure what to order today but she took her time helping me find something I might like. It’s hard to find such good customer service these days! Thank you for everything ladies, and thanks for the delicious brown sugar oat shaken espresso!“

“They are really good! Very kind and friendly. We want to spend all dal food bucks before the summer, so we ordered 16 farmer’s wraps. They are so happy with that, call the chef immediately come to cook it, and they give us some gift as well.“