Excellent food. Some of us are gluten-free and they had great options. Best food as a trip so far…read moreand definitely best poutine. Fresh cheese curds. Really nice service.

Insane wait on the food. Then longish wait on the check, but nothing can be as bad as the food…read morewait. We were only driving through to go to the beach. If we'd known how long it would take, we could've just gone straight to the beach and made lunch and still would've eaten earlier. The order was - Two grilled cheeses, one taco plate, and chowder. They're pretty ballsy allowing a table with young kids to wait that long. It could've been pretty disruptive had any one melted down. I still tipped, but really shouldn't have given how bad it was although most of it was probably the fault of the kitchen. If you're in a rush (keeping in mind this was Monday mid afternoon) then keep driving.

Deb's is a small family owned cafe on the Main Street through Scotsburn. Serves breakfast lunch and…read moreearly dinner. All homemade dishes. We had an excellent breakfast and the menu has lots of traditional choices. The lunch menu has plenty of choices too with sandwiches, fish & chips, fried clams and more. Deb's also has homemade jams and pickles. Service is friendly and lots of local folks are regulars. A short drive from towns in the area and if you're travelling the Sunrise Trail, Deb's would be a good choice to start your day or for a break later in the day. Short detour from the Pictou rotary.

What a great little restaraunt! Deb is incredible but, don't let her get you to try the dandelion…read morejelly unless you are prepared to buy it. It's delicious! Home made bread and hamburger buns made our lunches extra good. My husband ordered the hot turkey sandwhich and fries. Deb delivered it to him in minutes. This heaping plate of delicious lunch was served with a cute quip from Deb. "Get to work." Great place I hope to get back there soon!

Charming cabin restaurant tucked in the woods in Nova Scotia, about an hour outside Halifax, that…read morespecializes in all things maple. It makes for a nice pitstop if you are driving to/from New Brunswick. They make their own maple syrup and specialize in all things maple. If you don't like pancakes, this probably isn't the place for you. Everything on the menu is made with maple. If you have the time, there is a nice mountain trail just out the front door that apparently a lot of folks hike before eating. We couldn't fit it in but I bet it would have made the experience even better. My pancakes with maple roasted pecans were good, not mind blowing, but good. My coffee with maple whipped cream was good but I typically take it black and wasn't a fan of all the sweetness. They do feature some non-pancake items like maple baked Mac n' cheese that was apparently recently on the Food Network. Also, some kind of French toast. But we all went for the pancakes. Service on our visit was not super fast but everyone was very nice and the place was very busy. They have a store with syrup, their own maple porter, and other wares. Overall we enjoyed our visit to this picturesque spot.

Breakfast was good with delicious biscuits and pancakes. The collection of maple products on the…read moretable are many, such as maple syrup, maple butter, maple pepper and maple drinks. The add-on of blueberry compote could be a bigger scoop and I would happily pay another dollar to get more. If you go hiking on the trails in the area the breakfast is welcome stop before or after. You can buy syrup straight from the farm (or next door) here. The tour is fun for kids and might be more interesting if you go during the spring season.

While out on an adventure to visit Hope For Wildlife, my wife and I did what we always try to do…read morewhile visiting an area we don't get too very often - find some delicious local eats! Rose & Rooster quickly rose (sorry, not sorry) to the top of my list, with glowing reviews and a menu that was approachable but also putting more effort in than many rural cafes tend to. We arrived for a late lunch and were able to easily snag a table out front and one blessedly in the shade. Ordering at the counter inside, it was a tough call for me between their seafood chowder and the fishcakes, but I eventually went for the latter. Some brunchy options were still available, and my wife opted for their croque monsieur. Sipping on some iced Americanos, we soon had our food in front of us. I was immediately impressed with the fish cakes as they looked like they had an incredible crust on them, and looks did not deceive! They were wonderfully crisp, and the interior was smooth, but still had a little texture from the small chunks of potato. Salt cod gave a pleasant flavour, and the green tomato chow/jam was a star in its own right, striking a great balance between sweet and tart. Some yellow flower petals fancied things up further. My side salad was fresh and crisp, with a mix of greens, cucumber, carrots and more, and a delicious, creamy dressing that had a flavour that I couldn't quite place, but quite enjoyed. My wife's croque monsieur was served open-faced, and the cheese and ham had gotten some great colour under the broiler, while a thick slice of fresh bread held up well under the rich, hot mess on top. Not to be outdone by the savoury foods, the desserts at Rose & Rooster will put you in a state of sugar-induced choice paralysis, but we were lured in by the colourful layers of the strawberry rhubarb and matcha layer cake! It's a mouthful to say, and eat, with alternating layers of airy cake, a summery strawberry and rhubarb spread, and a lovely matcha cream. Topped off with more cream and a dusting of matcha powder, it was a flavour-packed treat that did not disappoint. It wouldn't be accurate to call Rose & Rooster a diamond in the rough, since the Eastern Shore is much too pretty for that, but we can stick to the jewelry theme and call them gold.

Fantastic place, us and our dog sat on the back patio and had a great meal of seafood chowder and…read moreAcadia fish cakes. Topped it off with the OMG Brownie. The weather has begun to warm up and I can easily give it Four paws up.

The newest location of this burgeoning Antigonish company opened in New Glasgow last fall, filling…read morethe gap left by Baked's closure. Located in its quaint space at the south end of Provost, it has a bright colour palette, with school bus yellow leading the chromatic charge to your retinas. Ordering is done at the counter, where you have your choice of a handful each of sweet and savoury waffles, smoothies and salads. On my first time there, my wife and I were grabbing a late lunch, and it being the weekend, I was feeling brunch-y, so I went with their B.E.A.S.T. - Bacon, Egg, Aioli, Spinach and Tomato (and also cheese, but that didn't fit the acronym, I guess). My wife, seeing that they had a gluten-free waffle option (+$2), took the opportunity to get something that she is rarely able to - get a donair. The B.E.A.S.T. was a solid breakfast-ized version of the BLT, with the egg adding some more protein and the lightly sweet and crisp waffle bringing more to the show than your typical bread. Wrapped handily in compostable paper, it was apparent from this and some signs around the waste bins that WBS is making an effort to be as low-impact on the environment as possible. My wife's donair waffle was stuffed with generous layers of Mr. Donair-brand meat, so while the meat itself wasn't all that special, it was cool that the GF waffle allowed my wife to have a donair. As for the waffle itself, it was a bit more crumbly than its full-gluten brethren, but had a nice flavour. On our return visit, we both went with the daily specials - me the breakfast scramble and the bruschetta for my other half. I really enjoyed my breakfast scramble. The mix of lightly sweet ham, layers of richness from the meat, eggs and hollandaise, and pops of heat from the banana peppers made for a delight for my taste buds. Lightly crisp and sweet bits of waffle made sure that not a drop of hollandaise went to waste. The bruschetta waffle was a cool dish. Big flavours of pesto and garlic butter, with some acidic brightness of cherry tomatoes and some heft from the chicken. Topped with melted mozza and feta, this was a definite winner. Waffle Bus Stop is a fun, tasty spot that helps anchor Provost Street and adds a creative angle to the restaurant scene in the county.

Slicing waffles to make sandwiches is a matter of taste; not convinced myself but "different…read morestrokes for different folks." However, the service was good and the ambiance was "sandwich shop." The sandwich was a surprise. What they should do is use the waffles as the inventor intended; turn the waffled sides inside to hold more mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, etc.

I have eaten at a lot of greasy spoons and small places that turn out to be the best steak, burger…read moreor that special place that's just like grandma made. This is no such delight. This is an average place with an all day breakfast.

Great home cooked food! Cashier was friendly and helpful and the breakfast was delicious!read more

Eggs Benny have been advertised on their brunch menu for quite some time but they do not have them…read moreavailable. I have been in 3 times looking for them with no luck. They have been advised via email and in person to change their diet but they have not changed it. When they were available, they were excellent. It is now bordering on advertising fraud.

We're coffee connoisseurs, and it would be great to have a spot in town where we can get an…read moreespresso, maybe a latte. Unfortunatley, Gerrish and Gray dissappoints every time. At first they seemed to know what they were doing, but now their staff don't even seem to know how to use the espresso machine. They don't know any authentic specialty coffees (a macchiato, americano...) Mix that with incredibly rude replies. My order has been wrong there every. single. time. My partner just paid 7.50 for a small drip coffee. Not only was that not even close to what he ordered, they insisted that it was and that it was the correct price. The wait is long, the servers want you to know you are not worth their time, and the cafe items are high priced and mid-ling quality.

Service was very good. Food is so/so. French fries were good. Chicken ceaser salad is so tiny…read morewith hard croutons and a chicken ginger on top. I can buy pre-made food at the grocery store and cook it and it would be same as going out to eat here. Never seen hadi bits so small before.

Went with my neighbor Emily Walker Her children and extended…read morefamily go also Awesome experience Good staff good food My first time and would return

Good food. The separation of the scrambled eggs was mediocre. Good breakfast sandwich, nice toasted…read morebun. Overall, mediocre service, mediocre eggs, good breakfast sandwich, this review settles at 3 stars. Until next time, Shadowcritic7

Boy...Canadians sure do like their French fries! I thought Americans were bad... We got our meals…read moreand three quarters of the plates were filled with fries. All kidding aside, this isn't just any ordinary truck stop. The food is great home cooking, the atmosphere is like a ski lodge, and the waitresses are efficient and courteous. This is a great place for a meal before and after a flight. That's exactly what we did! Gas prices in Nova Scotia are pretty much standard throughout the province. So, if you have a cat, rental it is a good place for a fill up before or after a trip. I had the hot turkey sandwich. It was delicious and very filling. My husband had the whiskey burger that was actually more like a barbeque burger. Both meals were hearty and filling. We didn't have to eat the rest of the day! Parking on the premises is ample. You can even purchase some souvenirs and snacks at the gift shop on the way out!

Amazing sweet spot. I highly recommend checking this place out my son and I spent one night there…read more The hosts had an unfortunate situation arise they handled it with Grace and professionalism. They still pulled off a fantastic breakfast in the morning my son and I would definitely stay here again.

This restaurant is a terrific place. We are so lucky to have the continued legacy of a restaurant…read morein this area. The staff are always cheerful and helpful. The coffee and desserts are wonderful!! I've enjoyed lunch here many times and have never been disappointed. Wholeheartedly recommend to anyone to come for a visit. It's worth the drive.