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.

Must stop here!!! A great bakery with a wide variety of breads. Several sandwiches ready to go for…read morea hike. Lots of yummy treats post hike. Absolutely recommend Viva Chocolate Brownies, plural because you can't stop with just one, so get two.

Very nice setup. People were very friendly and the pizza was terrific with great options.read more

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!

Ok so you're in the middle of nowhere to go see a miners museum. You roll into what looks like an…read moreold car repair shop, but maps tells you it's a bakery/diner. When you go in, it looks vaguely like a cafeteria from high school. Then you turn the corner and the nice lady slings some of the best donuts on planet Earth at you. Did you buy 2? May as well get 6, it's costs nearly the same. Donut math! I grabbed a shredded coconut donut (basically Germans chocolate cake donut) and the wife grabbed a chocolate walnut bar with a basic sugar coated to go. Top shelf offerings all around. It's a big pet peeve when donut shops make too sweet gimmicky donuts that lack any complexity. Looking directly at you Everglazed in Disney Springs. These guys avoid that while still having some over the top designs and flavors available. Seriously, this place makes no sense. They make Voodoo Doughnut quality donuts(if not better), the people are super nice, and you get a hell of a value on half a dozen. If you're even remotely close, you have to check it out, even if it looks a bit odd from the parking lot.

Only got two pastries but they were both delicious! The…read morewoman behind the counter was very nice.

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.

We had a lovely little oat cake and latte experience at this locally owned coffee shop in downtown…read moreSydney. It was about a fifteen minute walk from the cruise port area. The staff was really friendly and we enjoyed both our lattes and oat cakes (a Nova Scotian specialty). The space is quite cozy and kid-friendly with high chairs and changing tables in the bathrooms. Overall, a positive experience.

I was home visiting family and wanted to find a nice cappuccino, and my dad recommended Doktor…read moreLuke's. I'm so glad he did! I enjoyed the best cappuccino I've ever had in my life. The person working there was very kind, friendly, and knowledgeable, and they clearly took a lot of pride in their product. The eat‑in area was very comfortable -- I loved the tables and chairs. We also had the chocolate chip pumpkin loaf, and it was so good! Highly recommend!

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.

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.

Scarlet, Sabrina, and Samantha who? Sugar is the most powerful witch in town now with it's…read morespellbinding sweets. Sugar Witch is a small bakery / custom cake shop in Ingonish that, against all double double toil and trouble odds, has an amazing (albeit limited) array of sweets that will leave you bewitched. We stopped by on our way to the beach and got: - Cupcakes: SW puts the CAKE in cupcake. These were like mini chocolate cakes in their heft, moist-ness, and flavour. The different icing/toppings make you want to try the next one andbthe next one and the next one... - Ginger Date Cake: Apparently a twist to a local delicacy. Strong ginger flavour, hints of date, very generous use of molasses as there was a sticky moistness to it. I loved it. The owner (and chief baker) is super nice and very passionate about her craft. Sugar Witch is open all year, so whatever the season is, try to stop by!

Enjoyed the special cake of the day - moist ginger date cake with caramel rum sauce. I was thankful…read morethat the owner/ baker allowed us to buy half of the cake (s11 instead of $22 for whole) for 2 of us. We brought it to the cottage and warmed it for 10 seconds in the microwave after dinner. Call her directly to check for hours and baked goods offered for the day. Limited batches and accepts custom orders. Love supporting local small businesses like this. Each item prepared with care by the owner No sitdown area - just for pick up and can only take 2 people in front of the counter so you could be waiting outside if there are other people ordering). There is space for parking in front. (Fun fact: this tiny bakeshop was built in front of the property of chef's grandma)

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.