I'm loving Halifax's eat local renaissance! A host of talented locals are putting forth so many…read moredelicious eats. My new favorite weekend activity is a visit to the Alderney Landing Farmer's Market for a sampling of fresh baked goods and treats. New this year to the Farmer's Market is The Doughnut Stand. Serving up a wide variety of classic and new fusion style doughnuts, The Doughnut Stand offers a delicious, fresh, and local alternative to big chain factory baked goods. They have all the classics from Boston crème, raspberry filled, apple fritter, lemon curd, and maple bacon. The Doughnut Stand also brings an exciting and changing selection of new fusion style doughnuts. So far I've seen Crème egg and mini egg doughnuts for Easter, peanut butter Captain Crunch, carrot cake doughnut, Jalapeño bacon cheddar, and chocolate cherry fritter. You won't find that extreme variety and experimentation anywhere else! Fluffy, light, airly, fresh, and full of flavour I love their doughnuts. To help beat the heat of summer The Doughnut Stand also just released a menu of homemade frozen treats. Popsicles, chocolate dipped bars, and even doughnut ice cream sandwiches filled with Dee Dee's own ice creams. Yes! You heard right, doughnut ice cream sandwiches! The Doughnut Stand is open on Saturdays for the market and other select dates they post on their Facebook pages. They're often at local events nearby or other venues spreading that doughnut-y goodness.

The Alderney Farmer's Market is my favourite Saturday morning place to be. And a Port City Coffee…read morewith a Maple Bacon Doughnut from the Doughnut Stand is my favourite way to start a Saturday morning at the Market. I get a vague sense they do have other doughnuts but I am instantly and always drawn the Maple Bacon. I mean a yeasty doughnut doused in sweet, sticky maple glaze to which crispy, salty nuggets of bacon adhere, I ask you, what else could you ever want? I may try some other flavours but my heart will always belong to the Maple Bacon.

Loved the cottage industry ethnic food stands. Jamaican patties, pork rolls, fetta and spinach…read morecroissant, japonese hand helds, Korean vegetable pancakes. Ate too much before trying the sweet potato glass noodles. Crafts and artisans sold varied from bougie to rustic. ATM was ornery. But everyone has square . If driving come early (10) before parking fills

Went twice during our visit in Halifax. Had to try lobster roll which only came on Saturdays…read more Lobster roll was much better than from restaurants (less mayo, more lobster meat and less expensive).

The absolute cutest store! I loved all the cow themed clothes and accessories. I got all their…read moremaple flavored ice cream flavors...bc Canada duh...and so delicious! I Wanta go back everyday !!! So good! Def. Come. Here.

Cute ice cream place on the waterfront, long line but moves fast. Open until 10pm, a plus for…read moreafter-dinner strollers. They have a bunch of locations throughout Canada.

Centrally located higher end grocery store just off Spring Garden Road on Dresden Row. Now owned…read moreby Sobeys (previously independent). Their prices are higher than the bigger supermarkets but their quality is excellent - for meat and produce. They do have a front area by the entrance where you can get a variety of food to eat in or takeaway. The special sandwich of the week is always a winner.

Like Pete's as always same food I remember but the burritos are hit or miss-,I guess as I'm not a…read moreregular because I don't live close by- but it's always -"we're getting them in " so I miss when they did have them and I love the beef ones. I got a 1/2 tostada today - very good and my son the meat balls- honey garlic- - a win - plus my favourite fries lol Will be back!

Really nice quiet spot. Prices are awesome. Staff are super kind and friendly…read more But there's no gluten-free options which is unfortunate so I don't come here now as much as I did.

EDIT: first 1 star review removed…read more First visit we shows up for 7am. Staff told us the girl who works on the counter was late so it will be a few minutes. We waited outside where staff sat on their phones inside and tried their hardest to not make eye contact with us. Finally after 25 mins we had enough so we got up to leave. At this point they were turning away multiple other customers. Not sure why the other two staff members couldn't set up the place or at least apologize and keep us updated. If it was going to be a long wait then just tell us. I wouldn't have stayed. Came back mid day to actually taste the food. See other reviews of the last time when they didn't open on time. Area has parking on street as well as around back. You have to register your car. No Accessbility door function and the door opens out. Service was slow. Products were mostly sold out. (It's only 1:30pm) I got an almond croissant. I wouldn't even say it was a croissant because it has been flattened. But the filling was good. After two visits I just dont get why this place keeps getting recommended.

You haven't lived until you've had a loaf of bread from Julien's. I mean, they also sell other…read morepastries and baked goods...but THE BREAD. Yum. It's always fresh, always full of flavour...it's some of my favourite bread in Halifax. (Don't make me pick my favourite, please) I love that they have a location at the Seaport Farmer's Market because I never make it up to their other location. It's too far of a jaunt for me to get to. Seriously, stop in the next time you're at the Farmers Market.

I'm sure that there are lots of good places in HRM to get a nice loaf of French bread and almond…read morecroissant, but I can't say that this is one of them. My experience: - Baguette: Bought a large loaf on Saturday morning. By Tuesday morning, it had developed some mouldy spots. Never had this happen before in three days, with "freshly baked" bread, either from bakeries or homemade. - Almond croissant: The pastry is not terribly flaky, and the almond paste flavour was OK, but was dense and really "smooshed" together. Don't know how to better describe it then to say that it was nowhere near the best almond croissants I've had. Now, as an aside, here's an irksome incident: There were a couple of people lined up on the right-hand side being served by the main clerk (owner?). Since I had come in on the left, I realised that I should join the proper line-up. The clerk finished serving them, then promptly turned away and ignored me and an elderly woman in front of me. She served a young white couple who had just arrived on the left-hand side. She was super-friendly with them, even offering them a free sample. Didn't say boo to us. Then it was as if she noticed us two on this side, and came to serve the elderly lady. No free sample for her. I guess it's too bad we weren't young or white? Another employee came over from behind the counter to serve me, and he was very friendly, so at at least he made up for the odd behaviour of that woman. So that was interesting, and even if it weren't for that peculiar turn of events, I wouldn't patronize them again because of the bread and croissant. Plenty of other good bakery options at the Seaport market.

The coconut cream pie is amazing as are the cheese buns. The owners are also very friendly and…read moreoften give you some freebies if you are a regular.

Saw Helm online. It's a tiny place and these ladies work long hours to make homey food. Bought…read morecinnamon rolls, raisin oatmeal cookies and a beef pie. YUM! Rolls were excellent, fresh and full of cinnamon. Cookies chewy and jammed with raisins, I prefer them crispier. But still delicious. And beef pie FULL of beefy goodness. Not cheap but worth every cent. Home made! I'll be back.

Dear Yelp, Quaint little cafe, updated and modern. Prices…read morewere reasonable. Got a cookie, muffin, water, hot chocolate and latte for $24ish USD. Everything tasted wonderful. Appreciated the clean washrooms. If I had more time I would have loved to sat and enjoyed the atmosphere. Love, Nicole

Margaret's is a beautiful cafe housed within a historical home passed down through generations of…read morefishermen since the 1800s. I've heard about its famous chowder, apparently is a must try. Unfortunately I was too full after the lobster rolls so I only got a latte to go. The coffee was smooth, creamy and balanced. I enjoyed it, though it was definitely in the pricier side without being an artisanal/specially-crafted drink. That said, I'd love to come back again to try it chowder and other treats. They did look fantastic. The cafe got a rustic, pristine vibe but was newly renovated & super clean & organized. Very very relaxing vibe and I wished that I had enough time & a book to sit in (or outside) of the cafe. The service was friendly.