Sip Cafe checks all my boxes for a great coffee shop: an attractive, comfortable space to hang out,…read moreindependent, non-commercial vibe, friendly staff, baked goods made in house, and of course good coffee. I only had an Americano and a muffin so I can only judge by first impression. The coffee was decent and of course made from locally-roasted, fair-trade-certified beans. The chocolate espresso muffin was good but was kind of "cake"y; it lacked textural interest like chocolate chips or a pleasingly overbaked top. Good flavor though. As I sat with my coffee and planned my day I took in the surroundings. Clean and modern yet retaining a cozy, homey feel. Wood tones and brick dominate the decor. I perused the other food offerings and found a fairly limited selection of baked goods. Several muffin types were available but no croissants, cookies, scones etc. It was late in the morning though so they may have sold out of them. They have breakfast sandwiches made to order, lunch sandwiches, salads, and soups. All looked good. A whole counter dedicated to gelato! All empty though; maybe it's just served in summer? An astoundingly large selection of teas, the many canisters taking up most of the wall space behind the counter. Wish I liked tea! And - very unusual for a coffee shop - beer and cider (all local, craft brands) and wine! Probably coming back tomorrow for beans to take home and maybe sandwiches for a picnic lunch.

Coffee is good, food is mediocre. Service depends on who is behind the counter. When Sip first…read moreopened the food was great I feel bad saying that it has lost something along the way but it's true .

Really enjoyed the ambiance. They have a meeting room and ample seating. We purchased breakfast and…read morealso some food to go. The burritos to go were not very good, but everything else was nice. Unexpectedly good for a remote location.

Great spot to grab a quick lunch or a coffee /tea and chat with some friends. Various seating…read morearrangements on two levels is convenient and provides plenty of space to hang out. They have a broad selection of teas and coffees. Their chili is my favourite lunch item. Flavourful but not too spicy. Topped with sour cream and cheese, garlic bread on the side, it's simple tasty and filling.

I went in to get some coffee.. it was great coffee. I picked up these cruffins as well but due to…read moreeating the next day, they weren't fresh... That is okay. I found the service to be quick and sort of friendly? I'm not sure if this is just how Yarmouth folks are lol . Very monotone, but not rude. I would go back to get the full experience.

Food is always good, homemade, and fresh. The coffee is good, and service is top-notch. Be sure to…read morebring some rolls or bread home!

Wonderful respite coffee house in Bear River! On an…read moreunusually hot and muggy day, SCR offered a comfortable air conditioned space with strong wifi. The cold brew Sissiboo coffee was fantastic! We ended up not staying for lunch, BUT the salad, veggie burger and homemade quiche all looked great! I also noticed they offered the tiniest cheesecakes. Perfect for people who only want a little bit when it comes to dessert! We liked this place so much, we're planning to circle back around at the end of our trip!

Between August 28-31 of this year, I visited my girlfriend's family cottage in Bear River...all the…read moreway from Vancouver! At first, this village looks dull and sleepy, but things are happening in Bear River. Residents are looking inwards to agriculture and local talent rather than outwards to tourists for economic stimulation. One example can be seen in the Flight of Fancy art gallery, which features local and provincial artists, and another can be seen in Sissiboo Coffee Roasters. The unique name 'Sissiboo' was derived from the Sissiboo River in southwest Nova Scotia. This river was named by a Loyalist settler who mistook a Mik'maq who was pointing out six owls ('six hiboux') instead of pointing out the river. Stupid colonialists. Based in the historic 'Rebekah' building, Sissiboo was started three years ago by Erin Schopfer and Jon Welch. After many years of analysing and learning about the coffee industry, Erin and Jon made the careful decision to launch a micro roastery in their hometown. Jon checks each batch by eye, hand, and smell at least four times during his roasting process - a process that is applied to each seven-pound batch. Each batch has an individual roasting time which has to be explicitly followed, a few seconds too long and the batch takes on an undesired flavour. This is different from most roasters, which employ laptops and software and crazy expensive machines to monitor their beans. Erin and Jon do not yet have a storefront or café, but I think this is a no-brainer for their brainchild. I have tried three of their roasts: Fundy Storm (Peru, dark), Tobeatic Wild (Guatemala, medium), and Fly by Night Decaf (Peru, swiss water, medium). I did not like the lack of body and bitter finish of the Tobeatic Wild at all, but Fundy Storm is great as both a dark pourover or espresso. They do, for your information, have an espresso roast as well called Night Owl!

We had a delicious meal the Shanty Cafe! The service was great and the space was cute and clean…read more The BLT had juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, nice bacon, creamy mayo, and delicious homemade bread! I was very glad I chose it! The Cuban croquettes, served with sour cream, were fun to try and the Shanty breakfast was great! What a great place!

Can't miss place for breakfast. Great food (most importantly) but also great service and vibe…read more Nice find in Yarmouth.

Skip the 'SIP' and head over to 'The Studio' in the site of the old Perky Owl. If you're looking…read morefor real coffee - this is it! New owners that are doing it right. Limited hours (8-3) but lots of good treats and a nice spot to have a good, strong coffee. Owner is an artist so you will find a few beautiful gems here. Grab a (super cheap!) post card and write it out before heading up Cumberland to Willow to mail it at the post office. Free street parking or a few (awkward) spots in the lot off Cumberland. Accessible spot with a ramp!

This is a nice little cafe on the campus. It even has a nice little Acadian culture museum.read more

This is a fantastic place to have lunch, great staff and authentic Acadian cuisine at very…read morereasonable prices. perfect atmosphere and a very touching story of how the have come about. Go have lunch or a coffee with a tasty treat nd you will be hooked..

Wow! You really know you're in the lobster capital of Canada here! I had the Ooey Gooey Haddock…read morewhich is covered in a lobster cream sauce and baked au gratin. Who says seafood and cheese don't go together? Not me! Super cute decor and friendly service, with local beer and wine. If in the area, this is a must.

Ok. I'm not a Canadian but now that I've found this place I may become one. Everything was…read morefantastic, service was excellent and Wonderful Wanda makes the best jam in the world. We had the lobster bisque, the Lobster Fondue, pountain, and chocolate cake. They were all Outstanding! For Me the best was the Lobster Fondue. It was out of this world. Which is interesting because they are only a few miles from where a UFO crashed in the 60's.