Stopped here for breakfast after a night in the area…read more Coffee was great. Real espresso drinks. Had an awesome French vanilla cappuccino. A little too sweet if you happen to like yours more coffee-y. I had the waffles. My friend had a breakfast plate. It was all super tasty exactly what we needed. I have regrets not buying a cinnamon roll. They looked amazing!

The Bean Barn Cafe is basically the only morning spot in Ingonish, which isn't bad. The food is and…read moreambiance are good. If you are close by, stop in. On our way out of a the sleepy village of Ingonish, we stopped off at the Bean Barn to get breakfast to go. Instead, we sat down to eat a solid breakfast. Breakfast their specialty and they serve it all day. The Olde Tyme breakfast was good, the plate was filled with one or two eggs, toast and your choice of bacon or sausage. The line was long to order but the food came fast. One thing, you'll have to bring Canadian currency and debit cards as they don't take American money.

After driving a portion of the Cabot Trail we stopped into Salty Rose's and The Periwinkle Cafe for…read morelunch before turning back to Sydney. What a delight. Located in an old home, it is quaint and clean. We ordered a Turkey Sandwich and due to the size, we decided to split the sandwich which was a good decision. We grabbed our sandwich and waters and headed outside to sit at one of the picnic tables as it was a gorgeous and sunny day. The sandwich was delicious. Fresh and flavorful and the bread was soft. The staff was nice, and the location was excellent. They have a parking lot off to the side with plenty of parking. We highly recommend a stop here along the Cabot Trail.

Staff was incredibly friendly and service was fast! Tons of different food and drink options! The…read moredried meat sandwich was delicious. Nice outdoor seating options!

The best Bakery ever. The bread, rolls, pies and cinnamon buns are amazing. Look forward to…read morevisiting Aucoin Bakery every year. The staff is great! See you next year! :)

Not bad but not worth the hype. If you want pretty good baked goodies and bread at relatively…read morecheaper prices, this is a good stop. Got the apple fritter, crusty roll and molasses loaf to-go. Everything was fine, good to munch on during a roadtrip and didn't break the bank. While I wouldn't go out of my way to pass by here, if you're in the area and craving a treat, you could do worse.

After a long, 5 hour drive, from Halifax to Ingonish we weren't really in the mood for a…read moresit-down-proper-table-manner type dinner. We went to Doucette's (Pizza Twice) for some fast food-esq take out to bring back to our cottage. We got the 'cheesey donair fingers' and a 12 inch 'double bacon cheeseburger sub' to share. The donair fingers were basically garlic fingers with pieces of donair meat on them - you can't really do garlic fingers wrong, so these were pretty decent. The sub on the other hand was anything but cheeseburger-y, and I don't recall any bacon at all. It consisted of a mushy hamburger spread with cheese, onions and marinara sauce. Who puts marinara on a cheeseburger? The best part about this entire sub was the baguette-bun, it was fresh, big, soft and delicious - I would just try a different version next time. This store is one of your only options for treats and snacks in Ingonish - it is kind of pricey though. The girl behind the Pizza Twice counter was... emotionless. But, the lady at the cash was super nice so it made up for it!

This was the perfect spot for a fast, healthy, late evening dinner after driving most of the Cabot…read moreTrail. The fish and salad were solid, and the service was prompt and friendly. We got some muffins to go for the next day and they gave us an unexpected 2-for-1 discount. My only regret is that I should have gotten the rhubarb pie too.

Food was just so so but it was convenient to our hotel at the Keltic Resort. Good service, not…read morecrowded at all.

This place may be good for a quick coffee or one of their pastries, but not full breakfasts…read more My eggs had a crunch to them. I was confused by this until I realized only a shell would realistically cause that. Swear I saw a hair, too. The potatoes were excessively bland. The bacon wasn't appetizing. I did love the toast, though! Service is terrible. The workers claimed it was because someone called off, but there was still no less than three or four of them in a place with around a dozen tables. They were all nice, but way too scattered. I probably spent 20 minutes longer here than I should have. Location: 4* Convenience: 1* Service: 1* Product/quality: 1* Aesthetics: 1*

This is the place to stop on the road to the Provincial Park. Great service, great food, and great…read morerest stop. Homey old place, well worn extremely clean. Inviting place with great food, the lobster roll and fish and chips were excellent. Tip. Pop & beer are bottled are canned.

Amazing espresso coffees as well as muffins and other bakery goods. Very nice covered outside…read moreseating area

This was a find. Decent coffee, good pastries and restrooms. Oh, very friendly service too. You are…read morein a fairly remote place so this makes the good coffee all the better.. rivals what I have had in big city coffee shops. Just a little hard to get too but in a beautiful part of the world.

Family-owned, Rose and her two sons, Nick and Rico, are the quintessential ambassadors for Baddeck…read more They greet and interact with everyone who walks through the door, making you feel like a friend rather than a customer. They offer wonderful advice about local activities and are even generous enough to share their personal contact information should you ever need anything while visiting the area. I highly recommend this place for both breakfast and lunch. The food is excellent, but the warmth and hospitality are what really make it special.

Upon entering we were greeted warmly and offered assistance in selecting our options from the menu…read more The staff learned we were heading out on the Cabot Trail and began suggesting good routes and places to stop which made the entire experience feel more personal. The entire cafe has a cozy diner setup with plenty of seating. We decided to start the day with a simple bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich as well as a hot chocolate. The food was quickly prepared and brought to us. The hot chocolate was rich and warm while the sandwich was light yet filling. The cafe also offers boxed lunch options for the road which is a terrific option for travelers and visitors hitting the trail like us. My only complaint is that they were only open from Thursday to Monday, because I would easily return every morning!

This place is fantastic! The coffee and pastries are delicious, the setting is absolutely adorable…read moreand the owners are super nice. I'm from Washington DC and I wish I had a café so delightful near me. A special feature is the muskrats in the nearby pond.

Wow. A funky, colorful cafe with nice seating areas. The art gallery next door has fun wood…read morecarvings that match the overal ambience. Can get good espresso coffee, baked goods, and lunch type items. The owners were very friendly.

Loved every bite! Our family was on vacation in Cape Breton, and this restaurant came highly…read morerecommended. After visiting the nearby Ingonish Beach we were starving! It's a simple looking establishment from the outside. We sat by the windows. Such a great view. The staff was very friendly and even gave my kids some colouring books while we waited for our food. We ordered Lobster clubhouse, fish & chips, and a bowl of seafood chowder. The chowder was loaded with seafood. It's not the typical creamy kind, but tasty nonetheless. I absolutely loved my lobster clubhouse sandwich. Fresh tasting lobster with every bite. Huge portion with golden French fries on the side. My little ones chowed down the fish & chips and gave the thumbs up. They even got lollipops before we headed out the door. I'd recommend anyone visiting Cape Breton to have a meal here.

We tried the grilled scallop burger, the fried seafood platter, the lobster roll, the clam…read morechowder, and the milkshakes! We chose this restaurant based on the location of our hotel, keep in mind there aren't many options around. I think this was also the reason this restaurant was busy! The grilled scallop burger was the best dish of the night! The seafood platter was mediocre, nothing special. It had calamari, fries, shrimp, oysters, and haddock... maybe more? I can't recall. The clam chowder was not it. It wasn't creamy like the clam chowder I'm used to and was the worst dish of the night. The biscuit was okay, not buttery enough in my opinion. The lobster roll was mediocre. It was my first time trying lobster rolls and my expectations were way higher as many people love them! I'm not sure if it's because there wasn't enough sauce or the sauce just wasn't that tasty. We also subbed the fries for a caesar salad and were charged the price of an extra caesar salad ($9) rather than just an added substitute price. The milkshakes were great! The vanilla milkshake tasted like french vanilla ice cream and the strawberry milkshake was also really good. A bit small for the price. Overall, wouldn't visit again. The view is great though!