50 Best Coffee Shops in Halifax

“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.“

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

“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.“

“I love the ice cream window during the summer. They carry Moon Mist!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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 went to Starbucks today and accidentally ordered the wrong drink, but the staff were so kind and helpful! The guy at the cashier was super nice and polite — he even explained how to order it correctly next time. I had ordered an iced espresso but forgot to select a venti cup on my mobile order, and they fixed it for me at no cost. The girl making the drinks was amazing — this is honestly the best my drink has ever been made at any Starbucks. Thank you so much to the team! 💚☕“

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

“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. 👏“

“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.“

“Great coffee and great service. Highly recommend!“

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

“Best cinnamon buns ! Must try.“

“Best dark roast drip in the city.“

“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 🙂“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“All the coffees are made with care!“

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

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

“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“

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

“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!“

“I was here this morning and ordered 2 drinks. Unfortunately, I accidentally dropped one on the floor right after receiving them. The staff were incredibly kind and offered to remake the drink for me without hesitation. I can’t express how much I appreciate their kindness and great service. Thank you so much! 🩷“

“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!“

“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.“

“☕☕🍵🍵 delicious👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌“

“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“

“Best dark roast drip in the city.“

“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!!!!!!“

“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 .“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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)“

“Friendly staff and great service“