So much to look at. The atmosphere is created really well to not be so overwhelming. I love that…read moreit's outdoors but also covered. Walk up to order. Great prices and great portions.

Really cool spot and great food! Stop in for a quick lunch,…read moreyou won't regret it. Something for everyone.

Ava's is a delightful little ice cream shop on Digby's Water Street, next door to the boardwalk…read morethat serves as a concert site and great spot for viewing the harbor. The ice cream is offered in soft or hard (our preference is hard) in cones or cups, and they can quickly prepare sundaes, shakes, splits, etc. The staff is very friendly, and the ice cream is good. Of course by our accounting almost anything that even resembles ice cream is good. We got our ice cream fix here even evening.

Stumbled upon this little place in Digby in search for ice cream and found it. We had the…read moreStrawberry Shortcake Parfait and it was delicious! Wish we were able to come back again and try the other unique treats. The lady at the cashier was really nice!

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!

Aside from wonderful, hand-made artisan chocolates, Great Expectations is an excellent book store,…read morea great place to have a coffee and treat. I've always found Joann and Terry to be welcoming (but when busy I understand; not easy running a multi-faceted shop single-handedly!). Very comfy, laid-back and a great place to escape the world's pressures for a few moments. The chocolates and treats are delicious and a standout in Annapolis Royal; a local treasure!

This shop is in a sweet location, just past the farmers market and next to a playground…read more There are also two picnic tables on the side, a table in the back overlooking the ocean and two adirondack chairs in the front. The inside of the shop is interesting, but feels a little bit musty and dusty. There was a small selection of chocolates and a few cakes out. We ordered a piece of almond bark and a slice of carrot cake, both were good.

A great little spot tucked away in the cutest little town. Nestled right around the corner from…read morethe main strip, this place is tiny but cute. Not a lot of seating so be prepared to take your coffee and snacks to go. If you're lucky enough to grab a seat inside, head to the till towards the back to order. Once your order is in, grab a seat and the friendly staff will bring your order to you. So nice to see some new places open up in this great unsuspecting town. Lunch is really busy so be prepared to wait a little longer than you'd expect if you're from the big city. Worth the stop and lots more to see in this great town!

Fantastic, friendly service and great food. Laura and her staff are amazing. Stop in!read more

At the top of the hill at the intersection of Mount Hanley and Brown Roads, you find the old…read moreupholstery shop next to the historical Mt. Hanley School. A welcome addition to the area, the owners have opened up a small bake shop where they make and sell small batch sourdough breads, treats and pizza dough. In addition, you can purchase hand made and dyed linens that the owner makes. They've got sheep and produce their own fibres so it's a really great spot that's clearly going to grow. You may have seen them at the Clarence market as their shop hours are currently incredibly limited. When I say they sell out fast, I'm talking 15 mins fast! Hours are 11-5 twice a week but you're often out of luck if you arrive by noon so get there BEFORE opening if you want some amazing wood-fired bread!

We had the Turkey Gobbler. They make it on a homemade cranberry roll. The food is great. Service…read moreis friendly. The prices are less than you would expect. Try it out. You'll be back!

Food + Truck + Local = Fantastic!…read more We found this little gem while at the Farmer's Market in Annapolis Royal about a month ago and have managed to eat there twice so far. Being from the city, we have to take advantage when the opportunities present themselves. They strive to be providers of yummy local food and I think they succeed. Fox Hill cheese, Saraj Bakery, Meadowbrook Farms are a few of the local producers that they source from. Their menu has a good variety of options but not so many you can't figure out what to go with. My first experience was the Breakfast Uke - Fox Hill havarti, maple bacon, fried egg, great bread - and it was excellent and whet my appetite for more of this truck! I get hassled by some close to me because apparently I say "this is really good, but maybe a little of ..." the truth is, I do this at times and I will do it here only because the maple bacon is so good I wanted a few strategic drops of maple syrup goodness sprinkle on my Uke. I won't apologize for this, it is what my taste buds told me. My second trip was "The Ukulele"... this is basically a pulled pork grilled cheese! Other than vegetarians, who wouldn't like that! Pork, cheese, great bread, yup all good here. The serve you a "shot" of soup, but is more accurately a "tease" of soup. I love soup! Eating, making it, soups rock. This was a Tomato ans Basil soup and was very good but a 1 oz tease of goodness. Do yourself a favour and track this truck down. It operates Tues - Sat from Kentville down to Annapolis Royal and sets up at the Farmer's Markets in the towns. Their Facebook page About section gives a run down of where they are and at what times. www.facebook.com/TheOrangeUkulele