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!

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.

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!

Great find! Beautiful views and good food at good prices. Nice service and family-owned an't be…read morebeat.

Stopped for breakfast on the way to Baddeck Hands down…read moreawesome food.My 9 year old ordered a grilled cheese sandwich and she loved it . She was more excited by the fact that they decorated it around with gummy bears.Truly a kids heaven. I had a egg and cheese with onions and peppers.it was the best bread I had. love their indoor vibe and decor.Will definitely come back anytime we are visiting. Love the staff.awesome people.

This might be the best lunch spot around Baddeck. The menu focuses on soup, sandwiches, and salads…read morebut does all three of them very well. (Note: they also have amazing cheeses and desserts) The first soup we had here was a Creamy Sweet Potato that was amazing because of the deep rich flavour. The first sandwich was a chicken and roasted vegetable on beautifully toasted bread. Both the soup and the half sandwich was a perfect amount for lunch; they serve quality not quantity. Looking for a breakfast on the go? Check out their breakfast wraps which were made with crispy bacon and fresh eggs. Finally, the staff was very friendly and so were the other customers with people saying 'hi' and playing with our small child. The result is a great vibe from this place and we will be going back many times.

The food is unexpectedly sophisticated. From the name you'd expect very ordinary options. A…read moredelicious vegan samosa with chutney and a vegan pesto pasta salad were delicious. The service was friendly and very efficient. The eclectic offering of vintage kitschy houseware was entertaining too!

Friendly service and great selection on sandwiches. We tried the tuna salad and the classic Rueben…read more Both were excellent and generous portions. Merch Retail items for sale in shop. I would recommend Last Chance sandwich and would return.

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 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.

Good breakfast and delicious baked goods! Nice cafe that locals visit near Margaree on the Cabot…read moretrail. A relaxing place to enjoy a cup of coffee and meet some friendly Nova Scotian locals.

Roastbeef sandwich was delicious. Chicken soup was very good and tasted home made. Chicken banh mi…read morewas also good. Staff was friendly.

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.

Fun place in Neil's Harbor just outside of Cape Breton Highlands. Owned by the community…read moreassociation, this ice cream place was put in the lighthouse, which is still in use and built in 1899. Great prices, with hand scooped ice cream and a couple flavors of slushy. Cash only so plan accordingly. Sit on their deck and enjoy!

Cute little ice cream shop inside a lighthouse! The ice cream was good and portions very generous…read more Prices were very reasonable. Definitely worthwhile stop for some ice cream with views!