We discovered the Barn this morning! What a great place for coffee and pastries. And a place to…read morecatch up with friends or make new friends. I had the banana nut muffin and is was truly the best banana nut muffin I've ever had! It had a mix of nuts, seeds, a smattering of mini chocolate chips and a drizzle of icing. Add a light shake of sea salt, and you have found my ideal breakfast treat. My husband had the apple cinnamon crumble muffin. We made an audible "mmmm" on his first bite. Our Americano and latte were exactly as we hoped. If you have time to linger, go upstairs and sit on one large leather couches. We met some native Nova Scotians and never felt rushed. And if we were made of money I would have bought one of the beautiful hand-dyed silk scarves on sale one the first floor. Thank goodness we are here in Mahone Bay for a while... we shall return!

My husband and I visited here this morning for a quick bite to eat and some coffee. He ordered the…read morejalapeno chive scone and an Americano, I ordered the raspberry orange white chocolate scone and a chocolate espresso mocha. Everything was delicious, the staff were pleasant and friendly, and the overall vibe of the atmosphere was incredibly calming and relaxing. They also sell various coffees and teas as well as gifts. This is a great spot to go to to relax or socialize, and we'll definitely be back the next time we visit the area.

Gluten free friends let it be known that this is the spot for you!…read morePlenty of amazing options including gf poutine and French toast. The golden bean cooks are knowledgeable on what it means to be gluten free. The dining room was very clean and modern. Worth the drive... I forgot to take a picture of the food because it was so yummy.

I dropped into The Gold Bean for a quick snack between an early breakfast and a potentially late…read morelunch. I'd driven past it countless times and finally had a reason to visit. I was pleasantly surprised at the modern look given that it's fairly rural and adjacent to a service station. Although I had tea, I did notice a wide range of coffee choices on the board, enough to satisfy any urban visiter. The menu is extensive and I have to give a shout out to the full page gluten-free menu. I just had a breakfast sandwich since they had no pastries or muffins, which in itself is odd for a coffee shop. The sandwich was good but nothing the write home about, however the menu had some great looking dishes so I'll definitely be back. Service was very friendly but maybe a bit slow given there was only two tables being served. However, I was on vacation so I should lighten up. I'm giving it a 3 for now but I feel like there is potential here and I hope to justify a higher rating after my next visit.

February 2026 I had lunch there with mid Feb. with several…read morefriends. It was delicious and a great atmosphere.

We weren't expecting much from what looks like another tourist restaurant but this was really good…read more Apparently they started as a coffee/sandwich shop, and they still offer the usual breakfast food, sandwiches, and wraps, but they also have an Asian menu now as well. We had the fish ball skewer, shrimp fried rice, and grilled pork vermicelli bowl. All were really good, like you'd expect from a good neighborhood restaurant. This was a great change from the usual fried stuff you get in most restaurants. They also have an ice cream shop with tasty local ice cream, plus a large selection of locally made jams, great as gifts. Well worth stopping by!

Great place with best coffee and patisserie ever! Service…read moreis excellent Ambiance is perfect for breakfast and lunch

Good tomato soup and gluten free toast. Quaint little spot,…read morecafe style. Friendly staff. Americano was good.

I will start by saying that I can absolutely appreciate the impact of the pandemic on restaurants…read more Having said that, putting up posters claiming that there's a 'labour shortage' is just bad practice. Had we noticed that prior to ordering, we would have walked out. We were pretty hungry from driving on our road trip and wanted a decent sit down meal and found pretty good reviews for this place. Upon ordering, it was immediately clear why there was a 'labour shortage' for this owner. The person taking our order at the counter (no table service currently), was the most surly old hag I've ever met. If I wasn't already so hangry and didn't have to wait another hour for one of the other restaurants to open, I would have walked right out. She was crotchety and just seemed generally angry to have to be doing any work at her own establishment. It's really too bad because the food was pretty good here but we couldn't get past how awful of a person this owner was. When the one and only staff member came out to ask us how our meal was, we had to ask if that lady was the owner and what her problem was. We told her that we were surprised anyone would run their business like that and she agreed by shaking her head but almost afraid to say anything. I really regret coming here and would not recommend it solely on the terrible attitude of the owner and the very obvious horrible working conditions for staff working here.

The crepes were absolutely amazing! Although it is very confusing because we walked into an empty…read moreplace and the person behind the counter said nothing. We had to ask if we should sit down or not. We ordered and we were only told our total not spoken to at all. I also never got my drink but was too afraid to say anything. I would definitely come back for the crepes though!

This little gem is located between Lunenburg and Mahone Bay. Everything is homemade - from breads…read moreto baking. You can custom order your breakfast/lunch. I had the breakfast sandwich with bacon and egg on chive bread with homemade tomato jam and my hubby had a freshly made omelette. We took two cinnamon buns to go! This is an absolute must stop - normally I am not even a breakfast fan The employees were lovely and the ambience was warm and welcoming!

Hi! WELL, what a pleasant surprise! A new Restaurant…read morethat sprung up! We arrived just as they closed, haha... but they let us in to chat and buy some of their DELICIOUS baking... Which is ALL made from scratch!! All their Breads are home made and NOT brought in, like at the Rose Bistro down the road.... The owner of this "Hungry Traveler" and their staff are warm and kind people! There is outside Patio Seating, TONS of Parking, and it's at: 10117 Highway 3... Phone: 902-518-2535 .... It's on the way to the Rose Bistro, [which we will NEVER patronize again]... Their menu is "All Day Breakfast"... and Sandwich type Brunch! They also cater trays... They have a "Build your OWN" Breakfast... The place is seemingly serene... [with none of the 'out of control' kids or over-crowding, like at that Rose Bistro down the road]... Their food offerings are cheaper and budget friendly....And they do not 'push you through' to get to the next customer, like the Bistro... The Brunch Sandwiches look amazing... and we intend to eat our way through their menu offerings!! The Sandwiches are decent sized... with HOME-MADE Bread!! We are going back for their Vietnamese Sandwich... It's traditional, right down to the marinated Chicken, Pickled Daikon & Carrot Slaw, fresh Cilantro etc.... The Curried Chicken looks great, and so does the Vegan Mashed Buffalo Chick Peas... It will be hard to decide what to eat after the Vietnamese Sandwich for sure!!! And the place is immaculate! The "Hungry Traveler" has our attention and our cash! Reading between the lines, you can probably tell we had just experienced "A Brunch from hell" at the Rose Bistro down the road... screaming/crying kids...Parents ignoring the bad behavior, some were running around... ...We grabbed our cutlery and water and went outside... We DIDN'T enjoy our meal which cost around $48.00 ... We had some nice times there, but are fed up with the WILDLIFE... this was a BOMB...and we will never return.

Accommodating and extremely friendly folks with excellent hand pies!…read more We are traveling on three east coast on NS, where each and every town has its signature flavor and feel, whee Mahone Bay is no different. It was mid-day, where a snack was needed to get us to dinner time, and Yelp to the rescue again. A quick search turned up Famous Town Pie Shop, and what an excellent choice this was in more ways than one. It turns out Yelp's hours of operation for this place are wrong, so we showed up just as they were closing. Being the chubby Merkans that we are, I tried the door handle and they were still open (thankfully). We were greeted with favor though as the nice staff welcomed us to try the last pies of the day. I asked for them to surprise me with whatever was available and settled on two savory pies. Uh-mazing! It had been a while since I'd last had a really good savory pie, and good ones are most certainly not available in the Southeastern U.S. of A, so this experience was amplified a bit. The crust was spot-on, the fillings were flavorful, and the portion size definitely is large enough for most North Americans. Once we scarfed down the pies outside, the owner came outside and gave us some outstanding recommendations on NS and excellent conversation. I would visit this place in a heartbeat again if we are ever in the area. This is one of those little gems that we love stumbling upon in our travels.

We got a piece of carrot cake and also two savory pies. One cheeseburger and one chicken pot pie…read more Both were served at a wonderful temperature and were very tasty. The carrot cake was also very good.

Perfect latte in a quaint converted home with individual rooms for sitting. Mostly vegan options…read morefor baked goods - vegan cinnamon rolls, vegan Nanaimo bars, scones. My personal preference would be to have more baked goods that are moist or light that paired better with coffee.

Really delicious. Sat outside in the back yard and enjoyed our coffee, scones and croissant with…read morethe birds and bees. Nice staff, even though they were very busy. Worth the few minutes wait for something delicious.

An adorable establishment that serves delicious food. I have celiac and was blown away by all of…read morethe gluten free options. Close to the highway, the location makes it the perfect alternate to the fast food options. Would also be a wonderful place to hang with friends and family as there is comfortable-looking outdoor seating. The service was super friendly and helpful. Highly recommend!

Great place. Very friendly and helpful. Home town vibe with lots to look at. You can see the grill…read morelots of fresh ingredients.

Amazing customer service ! Delish & healthy ! I've definitely been back and have suggested it to…read morepeople !

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