I tried the Shakshouka, but it was disappointing. It tasted more like tomato soup, lacked seasoning, and the portion size was quite small. Additionally, the waiter was impolite, and we had to wait in the rain for quite some time.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Leah Fitzgerald
Food was delicious. We had three different eggs Benny (brie and leek, swiss and mushroom, cheddar) and the bananas Foster french toast. Perfect portion sizes. Server was friendly and efficient. Good coffee too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
anne macdonald
I am surprised this place is still open, the first thing I noticed walking in is the dungeon creep vibe going on. The place is soo dark that you can’t really read the menu or see the food properly. The only lighting was the Costco patio bulbs hanging with thumbtacks. Only one server was working that day, and it was busy for lunch time. The menu needs to be cut down as it was a book, the water cups are the ones they use in schools, and overall It was disappointing. The food was okay as it came in hot but some items on the menu were not available to order.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Pia Amador
The breakfast poutine was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Sa
Aside from the fact that we were told to wait for a table when over half the tables were empty, the food just wasn’t very good. The potatoes were bland and had no seasoning and even for a mediocre breakfast I would have expected a little more. The waiter also seemed to be trying to rush us along which was kind of annoying.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
angel wong
Used to be our team's regular visit. At the last visit (end of Jan 2024), the server did not have customer service. When asked the server questions, most of his answers were "I don't know", we had to ask if he could check with the kitchen. The worst was, the Beer Bacon Chili was very sour. Why Chili sour??? no idea. didn't see the server came back, i went to the counter to ask what was the ingredient, he said the chef was not on the site. He did not know why it was sour. I suggested if he could find out. He then texted the chef who said he may have put too much lime juice in it. It was so sour that i didn't touch it again after 3 spoonful. Server had no ability to offer anything but gave me the email of the owner. Full bill + tips paid. Owner replied after 2 weeks (due to her own health issues - delayed response was totally fine though i had to send the same email twice to follow up). Owner said the staff tasted the same batch and found no issue, so the best she could do was to offer a discount when I go back next time. I don't think i (and our team) will ever go back again.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Reese MacDonald
Took about a hour and a half to get our appetizer when the place was emptyParking: Horrible
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Strawberry
William Julian
Great Location Excellent Prices just find they are in a rush to push you out the door.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Mallory Irvine
This used to be one of my favourite and most recommended places, but I likely will never be back after my last visit.The main server for our table was rude and gave conflicting allergy information as opposed to another server. The server who sat us originally was lovely and I wish that they had been our server instead.Our server was short with us and spoke to us rudely. When we asked for milk for the coffee he sighed loudly and got upset when I asked if there was any pectin in the caramel sauce. His response was "I don't know" and when I politely asked if he would be able to check with the kitchen staff he was visibly angry. Halfway through eating he tossed the bills onto the table and said "go pay over there" and we did not see him again.The food itself was bland and arrived cold, which is not typical for Elle's.Overall the visit was not worth the drive and unfortunately I will be finding a new brunch spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Basil Cilantro
defiantly a place to go for brunch, good food, good service and nice
Absolutely great staff. I wish I had of got his name but our waiter was fantastic. Super friendly, and made every table feel special. Rare to get that great of service. It Was very busy and he seemed to be the only one working the front. Although it was a tad slow due to how busy it was, the service and food was defiantly worth the wait. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Delahunt
The best brunch spot in halifax. Great atmosphere, laid back, huge menu, great drinks, feels like HOME. Can't go wrong. Their shakshuka is delicious and spicy. Caesar comes with a mini grilled cheese on top. Wow!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richard Lowen
They sat us down and forgot about us, asked for iced tea, brought warm ice tea with no ice, ordered two wraps, Caesar and Spanish wrap, was a warm tortilla folded in half, one had moldy cheese and actually had to spit it into napkin, asked for a side salad with ranch, got some greens with house oil salad that tasted like oil. Then a mouse ran across the floor, got up, paid and left
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Morghanne Boudreau
The only thing good about this place was the
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
Brodie Hughes
If you like un friendly staffLong wait timesAwkward seatingMediocre foodThis is the spot
I tried the Shakshouka, but it was disappointing. It tasted more like tomato soup, lacked seasoning, and the portion size was quite small. Additionally, the waiter was impolite, and we had to wait in the rain for quite some time.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Food was delicious. We had three different eggs Benny (brie and leek, swiss and mushroom, cheddar) and the bananas Foster french toast. Perfect portion sizes. Server was friendly and efficient. Good coffee too.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benedict
I am surprised this place is still open, the first thing I noticed walking in is the dungeon creep vibe going on. The place is soo dark that you can’t really read the menu or see the food properly. The only lighting was the Costco patio bulbs hanging with thumbtacks. Only one server was working that day, and it was busy for lunch time. The menu needs to be cut down as it was a book, the water cups are the ones they use in schools, and overall It was disappointing. The food was okay as it came in hot but some items on the menu were not available to order.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
The breakfast poutine was excellent!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aside from the fact that we were told to wait for a table when over half the tables were empty, the food just wasn’t very good. The potatoes were bland and had no seasoning and even for a mediocre breakfast I would have expected a little more. The waiter also seemed to be trying to rush us along which was kind of annoying.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
Used to be our team's regular visit. At the last visit (end of Jan 2024), the server did not have customer service. When asked the server questions, most of his answers were "I don't know", we had to ask if he could check with the kitchen. The worst was, the Beer Bacon Chili was very sour. Why Chili sour??? no idea. didn't see the server came back, i went to the counter to ask what was the ingredient, he said the chef was not on the site. He did not know why it was sour. I suggested if he could find out. He then texted the chef who said he may have put too much lime juice in it. It was so sour that i didn't touch it again after 3 spoonful. Server had no ability to offer anything but gave me the email of the owner. Full bill + tips paid. Owner replied after 2 weeks (due to her own health issues - delayed response was totally fine though i had to send the same email twice to follow up). Owner said the staff tasted the same batch and found no issue, so the best she could do was to offer a discount when I go back next time. I don't think i (and our team) will ever go back again.
Food: 1
Service: 1
Took about a hour and a half to get our appetizer when the place was emptyParking: Horrible
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: Strawberry
Great Location Excellent Prices just find they are in a rush to push you out the door.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
This used to be one of my favourite and most recommended places, but I likely will never be back after my last visit.The main server for our table was rude and gave conflicting allergy information as opposed to another server. The server who sat us originally was lovely and I wish that they had been our server instead.Our server was short with us and spoke to us rudely. When we asked for milk for the coffee he sighed loudly and got upset when I asked if there was any pectin in the caramel sauce. His response was "I don't know" and when I politely asked if he would be able to check with the kitchen staff he was visibly angry. Halfway through eating he tossed the bills onto the table and said "go pay over there" and we did not see him again.The food itself was bland and arrived cold, which is not typical for Elle's.Overall the visit was not worth the drive and unfortunately I will be finding a new brunch spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
defiantly a place to go for brunch, good food, good service and nice
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Old School Diner Brrakfast
Restaurantji Recommends
Absolutely great staff. I wish I had of got his name but our waiter was fantastic. Super friendly, and made every table feel special. Rare to get that great of service. It Was very busy and he seemed to be the only one working the front. Although it was a tad slow due to how busy it was, the service and food was defiantly worth the wait. Will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The best brunch spot in halifax. Great atmosphere, laid back, huge menu, great drinks, feels like HOME. Can't go wrong. Their shakshuka is delicious and spicy. Caesar comes with a mini grilled cheese on top. Wow!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They sat us down and forgot about us, asked for iced tea, brought warm ice tea with no ice, ordered two wraps, Caesar and Spanish wrap, was a warm tortilla folded in half, one had moldy cheese and actually had to spit it into napkin, asked for a side salad with ranch, got some greens with house oil salad that tasted like oil. Then a mouse ran across the floor, got up, paid and left
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The only thing good about this place was the
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 1
If you like un friendly staffLong wait timesAwkward seatingMediocre foodThis is the spot
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 1