50 Best Coffee Shops 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 always go in here to get a quick takeout you can't dine in here but it's very clean everybody who works there is very very nice and and the food is very good I have to admit and it's a pretty good price too oh and they're really fast“

“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!!“

“Best cafe in Nova Scotia, amazing hot chocolate and chai latte, as well as all of their other coffee selection. Highly recommended.“

“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 had the pleasure of attending a private event hosted at the Mellow Mug last Friday night. As a first-time visitor, I found it to be a very welcoming space, from the decor to the seating. I think I was lucky to be attending an event after hours, when I believe their stock in baked goods to be low. As it was, I had difficulty narrowing my choice down past 3 items. I can just imagine the increased difficulty it would have been first thing in the morning with a full complement of goodies. The very friendly staff helped me to narrow my choice to one and if the cookie I ate was an example of the high quality of their baked goods, then I am grateful that I live half an hour away and not around the corner. The selection of drinks offered was also amazing and I look forward to visiting again during their regular hours.“

“Great coffee / amazing service / great selection of local releases, and all the tapes, CDs vinyl and merch you could ask for!“

“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 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.“

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

“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.“

“most caring couple you'll ever meet! Hospitality is wonderful and the food is awesome!“

“Best chai latte I ever had“

“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. 👏“

“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.“

“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 👍🏼💞“

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

“Best cinnamon buns ! 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.“

“Great coffee and great service. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“Excellent service, shout out to the super sweet ladies and the brunette gent with the moustache. Super attentive and very friendly. Haven’t been to the second cup in a long time but went for my go to- caramel corretto! So yummy! Thank you guys!“

“I often visit here. Everybody is so nice.
I always skip many times hortons on my way just to visit this location.
The manager is so nice and friendly too over there, mostly she served me all the time on drive thru lane. She is always in a great and positive attitude.
And they make my drink perfect all the time.
I just love them.“

“I was recommended to visit Two If By Sea Cafe when visiting Halifax for the week.

We ordered two croissants to share, a matcha latte and coffee. Service was great and the food was awesome.

It is a very busy spot, the vibe is great!“

“Best dark roast drip in the city.“

“This is not my local Tim's , but I love to go on this location every morning — if I go inside they know exactly what I’m going to order unless I order additional items. They always make everything just the way I like it. Even when I go through the drive-through they either recognize my voice and know my order right away…“

“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 Staff. A Home away from Home, Quality Service“

“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.“

“Bar none, the best experience you will have at a coffee shop. This place puts all other Starbucks to shame, and should be the poster child for efficiency and experience. I am blessed to have this establishment across the street from my work, but I would travel just for the consistency and general pleasant experience I receive here, every time. Thank you!“

“I received a FREE coffee today at Second Cup on Portland St because a random stranger was so kind as to purchase 10 coffee to give out to the customers ☕️☕️ #ThankYouRandomStranger your good deed has not gone unnoticed #MadeMyDay😃😃“

“I’d like to recognize manpreet virk for her outstanding service and positive attitude. Every time I visit this Tim Hortons they go above and beyond to make the experience pleasant. Great job, and thank you for making every visit a great one!“

“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.“

“My Favorite Tim Hortons. I generally go through the drive through, they are so efficient and friendly. When I occasionally go inside it is very clean. Spoke with the Manager regarding my love of the place, she was so professional and approachable.
Thank you
Marlene Clarke“

“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 .“

“All the coffees are made with care!“

“I had a great experience at this Tim Hortons location! The staff was friendly and greeted me with a smile as soon as I walked in. My coffee was hot and perfectly made, and the breakfast sandwich was fresh and delicious. The service was quick, even though there were a few people ahead of me in line. The store was clean and well-organized. Definitely one of the better Tim Hortons in the area — I’ll be back for sure!“

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

“Love everything about this place!“