50 Best Cafes near Herring Cove

“soups are delicious. coffee best in Nova Scotia waffles are delicious. granola cookies excellent. Staff is very friendly. Chris and Victoria the owners. Drop in and always make it a point to say hello. Drop in and try their menu.“

“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!!“

“Amazing breakfast sandwich!“

“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!“

“Best chai latte I ever had“

“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!!“

“very good food and friendly staff“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“All the coffees are made with care!“

“❤ Great place for coffee and treats!“

“Best almond croissants in Halifax!“

“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!“

“Delicious scones and soup…great coffee…amazing friendly service. Definitely 5 ⭐️“

“1000% Recommend to come here and try their menu ! Amazing staff and the atmosphere is very welcoming . You won’t leave disappointed ! Wish I lived closer so I could eat here everyday hands down the best spot I’ve visited yet 😍“

“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.“

“Cozy & boujee cafe with lots of food options. Filled with large beautiful plants.
All kinds of seating, bar style (great for working) and booths (great for lounging)
A bit on the expensive side.
Also noteworthy is that the café hosts a range of nighttime events, pottery classes, music, etc.“

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

“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.“

“Excellent and friendly service!! Love the Cheesecake!“

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

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

“We enjoyed an amazing take out winter salad, shepherds pie and carrot cake for lunch today. So happy we’ve discovered you! Favourite place for lunch 😊😊“

“Best dark roast drip in the city.“

“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.“

“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).“

“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.“

“Had fried chicken Benny…was awesome!“

“Delicious full body coffee & AMAZING food - nothing to see here just a little piece of HEAVEN 🥰 plus wonderful staff ! THANK YOU Two If By Sea ❤️“

“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.“

“OMFG. Best food on earth. You can literally taste the love in the food. I’m sitting hear crying eating my food thinking of my grandma.“

“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!“

“Awesome service and awesome food and excellent kind person who works there and I would highly recommend this place to anyone who craves good kind and friendly services they always treat me like I am family when I go there

Vegetarian options: Awesome

Dietary restrictions: Awesome

Parking: Awesome and free

Kid-friendliness: Awesome

Wheelchair accessibility: Awesome“

“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.“

“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 :)“

“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.“

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

“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!!!!!!“

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

“very exceptional service one of the cleanest i have been in the food is always fresh and staff are always smiling .would highly recommend a real pleasure going to this store“

“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“

“Hear me out, this is a cool spot for a cafe, I love the 2 floor aesthetic, and the upper seating with the window looking over argyle is really quite supreme to be honest. I really, really like this spot's interior and general location - great downtown place.

My mocha was unfortunately kinda underwhelming, it definitely tasted like chocolate syrup, which is kinda disappointing for a cafe whose vibe is authentic and french. Birds nest and rousseau absolutely smoke this in the mocha department. But listen , I didn't try anything else, and I'm rooting for this place. I like it, and I do want to come back to try other things. The macaroons looked delicious.“

“Always a great coffee and the scones are yummy to! Love being able to visit the cole harbour location!“

“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.“