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    Jennifer P.

    I stopped in to grab a Taiyaki as a snack. I got the Single Taiyaki with Matcha custard ($4.25). I was pleasantly surprised to see that it also came with a small container of whipped cream! Overall, the Taiyaki was good, but the filling was not as creamy as I would have liked. I would have liked a higher dairy content to make it milkier/creamier. The pastry was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Note that the pastry is just fish shaped, there is no actual fish in, lol. Service was friendly. They make them fresh when you order them. Worth a try if you like Taiyaki. Street parking only.

    Bourgeois (2 taiyaki with fruit) with regular batter, one filled with matcha custard, the other with sweet red bean. Delicious!
    Suzanne E.

    Great food, prompt and friendly service, light and open environment. Why are you reading this instead of heading there now? This place is great! I'm very sorry I live 13 hours away and visited it as a tourist. If I loved within a 2-hr drive, I'd be there regularly. Our hotel was across the street, which was perfect! The crisp exterior of the waffle, with its interior chewiness and delightful fillings -- well, what could match that?

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    Nourah N.

    Yummm I came here with my friends and ordered 2 sweet jaw droppers mango ice cream, one filled with chocolate and the other filled with red bean. The overall taste was good I liked both but I wasn't crazy about the mango ice cream despite being so excited to try it. Also we order the spinach and feta cheese and it was awesooooooooooome, and delicious. If I came back I would definitely go for the savory one.

    Yentl L.

    Great staff and service. Love the interior design and the decoration. We tried the Naked Duo and the Jaw Dropper with ice cream. The Jaw Dropper was not as good as thought. It's too crispy and hard to bite, and so it's not easy to eat. I recommend the Naked Duo, and I will definitely come again for this.

    Ashley L.

    As soon as I heard about this place I was stoked. Taiyaki is a type of Japanese waffle and this cafe has vegan options! Let's go over that first: the crunchy batter is vegan and they also have a vegan banana batter as well. Vegans can have the red bean or blueberry filling and they also had a maple cinnamon seeds dessert. Don't worry if you can't remember this because it's all marked on the menu. They also have soy and almond milk for drinks. The cafe itself is adorable. I love all the fake plants throughout. The modern feel is comfortable and light. The staff was also very friendly and kind and very helpful with explaining what is vegan. The food presentation is perfect. Those little fish shapes waffles make me feel like a happy child. And the blueberries and seeds make the plate look beautiful. The prices are also pretty affordable. I will definitely be back.

    Latte!

    So impressed. My first time eating this and I'm glad we tried it here!! Grabbed the duo and filled it with a vanilla custard and the hazelnut chocolate. It was made fresh to order and was delicious! The custard was so filled inside and was very tasty. The hazelnut was delicious but wish they out more at the top of the fish. Took about two big bits until we got a taste of it. Not the worst given that the fish itself was really good. Also got the matcha and mango twist "jaw dropper" now this was finger licking good. We finished it all in a matter of minutes. The cereal is just garnish, doesn't taste like anything. Definitely stop by and try these treats. They have some outdoor seating as well as indoor seating. Takes a few minutes to make, but well worth it as its fresh!

    Nice little surprise we stumbled into downtown, custard-filled taiyaki (fish-shaped waffles) were really good! Kids loved the mango ice-cream with stuffed cones too.

    Abby W.

    Taiyaki waffles filling with green tea and red bean flavors, both taste good. Nice decoration and clean place as well.

    bacon & egg and cheese omelette savoury breakfast waffles?
    Rachelle B.

    I'll give here a 3.5 based on my most recent visit on a sunny, cold Saturday in February. I was the only customer in the place at about 10am. I wanted a hot breakfast and couldn't decide between the bacon & egg, or cheese & egg small fish waffles they have on the savoury menu for $5.40 each? I asked how big they are because I didn't want to over-stuff myself. The server made it seem like each was about the size of the palm of your hand, and I'd say they are a bit smaller than that, so glad I ordered both. The bacon & egg one was very good, although bacon a bit underdone it seemed. Once you pour maple syrup on it, the combination of sweet & savoury is very good. The cheese one didn't seem to have any cheese in it that I could tell? But I didn't mention anything, and it still tasted good. They come with a crunchy fish waffle as well, which has the texture and taste of a tough danish or croissant. Small bit of salad greens on the side. Also came with a small bowl of sweet chili sauce? I didn't use this as it didn't really make sense to me with the meal. Decent latte. I will be back to try other stuff here for sure.

    Outside the Cafe (the sign!)  Taken from @taiyaki52 on Instagram (as I just set up the page.)

    If you haven't been here yet, you need to stop in. Stop in with someone who doesn't know what taiyaki is, someone who does. Family, friends, couples, anyone. It is one hundred percent worth it. Going in, I knew what taiyaki was from what I know of Japanese culture. But I've never had it before, and believe me this; Cafe Taiyaki 52 knows what they're doing. I've lived in Halifax for around a week and a half, and me and my girlfriend have stopped in at least five times. Every time we stop in, we're greeted by the amazing and kind staff, and warm atmosphere. We've gone in at all different times throughout the day, and whether it be 11:00 AM, or 9:00 PM, it's incredible. Did I mention the staff are insanely kind? Because they are! As it's a small little cafe, it's nice to sit down and enjoy anything from their menu, and they'll chat with you if you want to chat, or they'll answer any questions you have about anything. Regarding the food menu; it's currently still changing as they've only been open for a short period of time, and that's a great thing. But everything on there?! Incredible. Delicious. Delectable. We've tried every playing of Taiyaki, and every filling (including the crunch and regular version of most of them.) The great thing is, no matter what time you go in or what you feel like eating, they have something for it! They have savoury taiyaki (great for a meal!), sweet taiyaki, ice cream, and so much more. And you can choose if you want crunchy or regular to adjust the sweetness and flavours even further, or to try something new! Believe me; changing the batter changes the whole thing. Some places it'll just make the batter taste different, but here, everything tastes different; and it's still all incredible! But my gosh, I still have to sit there every time and think about what filling to order and plating style! It's just all amazing. The fruit that they serve with the taiyaki, the taiyaki itself, the whipped cream (made there!), the mango ice cream (also made there! Haven't tried the matcha as I'm not a huge matcha fan, but I've seen people order it and they seemed to love it.), the fillings... everything is so delicious on the menu. Not only that, but they bring you a small dish of a homemade rice cracker rings, which are also amazing! Regarding the drinks; I personally am not a huge fan of coffee or teas, so I cannot give my opinion of them. However, they have such a huge selection and the smells are fantastic. You can go up to the register and smell every single loose tea flavour (yes, I smelled them all, even though I have allergies to strong smells-- totally worth it.), and I've seen lots of people go up and order a tea after smelling them. Plus, I've heard tons of compliments on the tea and coffee, including from my girlfriend who had a cappuccino here and loved it. I've tried the hot chocolate with her, and it was incredible. The froth (or foam) was delicious, and the hot chocolate itself was supreme. I can happily say I've never had a more delicious hot chocolate anywhere. And if you're not going in for a hot drink or a coffee? They have lemon water for free, as well, smoothiiiies! I've tried the strawberry one, and it tasted very fresh and it had a perfect thickness. Will be trying the mango one soon! Did I forget to mention? You get two taiyaki from the make your own page (and can get more). Perfect for sharing or trying multiple flavours at once! TL;DR? Go give it a try. Try everything and anything from the menu, and I guarantee you, you won't be disappointed. The staff are incredible, the food is incredible, the drinks are incredible, and it's all affordable for what it is and how good it is! ...fwew! 40 minute review. First time writing one, and I am so glad I wrote it for this amazing cafe. Been recommending to family every time I talk to them!

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