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.

The Periwinkle Cafe is probably the best place to stop for lunch on the Cabot Trail. Inside it…read moreseems unprepossessing, but don't let the size and somewhat limited menu discourage you. For example, my snow-crab sandwich was excellent - with plenty of tasty crab meat, and my cappuccino a very good complement.

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!

Stopped by here for lunch after hiking Franey. Great food for great value. We got a large seafood…read morechowder (homemade, creamy, filled with seafood chunks), veggie panini, and maple chicken panini. Portions were large, food was fresh, and price is super reasonable ($7 for paninis + chips). Would recommend for a nice healthy, homey lunch spot. Tip: they only accept cash and debit.

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!

This is a darling place with imaginative sandwiches and fixings. Had a chicken salad with almonds…read moresandwich and some soba noodles with peanut sauce. Both were exceptional. Tables and chairs on wrap around porch or take out

These folks really know and love their coffee, which is roasted on site and is excellent. You can…read moreenjoy it there (lots of seating) or take it away (several different blends are available, whole beans or ground to order). Lots of baked goods, too, although no pastries. We tried the oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies, which were pretty good.

The Halifax coffee recommendation from these guys was Espresso 46 on the North End…read more A GREAT recommendation. Wonderful coffee and a small, beautifully curated Farmer's Market/shop built in/next door with THE best selection of the most beautiful produce we've seen in all of the Maritimes!!!

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 stop. I was excited about reviews for gf baked goods,…read morethough there were only 2 things to choose from (a crumble and a brownie). I went with the French toast (gf bread). The waitress made sure I knew it was cooked on a shared cooktop (not sure if there were options not to but I'm allergy not celiac so this was ok for me). It was great, very fluffy bread. My boyfriend had a breakfast platter that he devoured. That could be gf too.

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.

Excellent lunch stop on Cabot Trail South. We had the "Kicked Up BLT" Autumn Bisque, classic…read morelemonade and banana cake. Everything was made fresh and the kitchen really knows what they are doing! The multigrain bread used in the sandwich was airy, soft and slight nutty flavor. We got there late so the pastry and breads were pretty much gone so get there early if that's what brings you here. You get a number and your order is brought to your table. Service was efficient, friendly and no fuss. Atmosphere was like a busy coffee shop, with the same amount of noise you would expect. But there is outdoor seating for anyone with mobility issues or large groups. They even had live music starting just as we were leaving. Great experience!

This place knows there is no competition and unfortunately the service shows it, very slow. When…read morethis place is transitioning from breakfast to lunch the place seemed stop operating and I'm not sure why. When we arrived host told us it would be an xtra wait but the time he was telling people never changed. Food was fine, but the way they were just leaving people hanging at empty tables as wild. A table full of regulars who looked like a team of service guys were joking as they were leaving their breakfast about how the staff was so chaotic and unaware of the customers needs. This stop as about 5x longer than necessary.

Food was good; enjoyed the poutine which was crispy with gravy on top. The seafood linguine was…read moregood and came with mussels, so I probably didn't need to order the mussels appetizer. All of the portions are generous so you definitely will not leave hungry. Service is responsive. The inside is both a bakery and a restaurant; pretty casual.

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!