Filipino food is probably my favourite international cuisine, with its delicious mix of Asian and…read moreSpanish flavours, and while their fast food is much more American-ized than their more traditional stuff, it's its own little niche that deserves some love too! McJolly was started by Filipino immigrants who became restauranteurs in Halifax and takes its name from two of the most popular fast food chains in the Philippines. No guesses are needed for the prefix, but the second part may be less familiar for Maritimers - Jollibee. They're only just starting to expand in Canada, with about 30 locations across the country, and are known for their assorted menu of fried chicken, burgers, and Filipino-style spaghetti. The menu at McJolly is much the same, and I had the fried chicken section in my sights. I went for Comb Meal #3 - fried chicken, rice and your choice of coleslaw or corn (I chose the latter). I thought I was getting a lighter meal than some of the combos that have both rice and spaghetti, but when my tray was in front of me, the *four* pieces of chicken (two drumsticks and two thighs, go Team Dark Meat!) said otherwise! Hilariously, I was in a bit of a rush to get to a job interview, so I had to inhale this meal and couldn't quite give it the attention it deserved, but there were really only four different items - the chicken, steamed rice, corn and gravy. I won't play coy and leave it until the end of the review - the chicken was awesome! The coating was super crisp, and the meat within was moist and tender. I do wish Filipino fried chicken had more seasoning to it, but hey, well executed fried chicken is still a wonderful thing! The gravy had a pleasant peppery kick to it, and I slathered it over both the chicken and the rice. The small cup of corn was a bit of an afterthought, and I probably should have gone with the coleslaw on the off chance that it would be a vinegar-based dressing to have something to cut through the rich chicken, but it's likely mayo-based anyway. I love that Filipino food has really been blowing up in Halifax the past few years, and I'll definitely be doing a deep dive into it all, including a return visit to McJolly for the spaghetti next time!

Food was amazing . On point. Delicious. Pro tip: use the sriracha sauce with your rice!…read more 10/10 would recommend

Local burger chain with two locations - this is their one in Halifax (other is by Woodside ferry…read moreterminal in Dartmouth) Came for breakfast a couple of times - hard to beat the breakfast sandwich and coffee for four dollars these days. Can get a standard breakfast for five dollars. Found the sandwich quite tasty although a bit greasy. The coffee was so so. Will need to come back and try the burgers at some point which is their main gig!

Ordered original combo for takeout. Literally everyone after me got there food before I did. When…read moreI opened the bag at work there were no fries with the combo and the burger had a crappy dressing that I didn't order ... And it was lukewarm at best. Will never go back

I've never heard of anything called poutine before. So when we were just strolling along the bay…read moredowntown Halifax and stumbled across this awesome delicacy, I had no chance but to fall on love w a it. We ordered the bacon cheeseburger (perhaps the most sinful of all). It was wonderful! Chunks of beef and fried bacon, lots of cheddar and mozzarella cheese, gravy (not unlike what they use for KFC's whipped potatoes) and of course their generously cut fries. I began writing this review with 5 stars, but I felt my throat close up due to the heavy flavor as I was trying to finish it up. Turns out it's a bit too much for me, with regards to quantity and taste. Still, I would choose it any day to fill my tummy :D

Not bad but no candle too Willy's but when fresh in person it's all good- I don't like the small…read moreamount yet high price of the chicken bites they offer - Not a place I'd frequent

This is a pretty good McDonald's. The staff is quick and kind…read more I like that they make the food when you order it, not like in the States. That makes it HOT and of good taste and quality when you receive it. It's pretty crowded in here late at night. There's security and cops in there from time to time. It wasn't rowdy.

Used to go here in the early morning (yes they're open all night!) and the place would be filthy…read morewith garbage everywhere, but the service was always fast and they never messed up my order, overall it always tasted like mcdonalds.

The food court at Scotia Square, re-branded as the "The Mix," has really expanded since my last…read morevisit 3 years ago. It's bigger and brighter, with several new vendors. It's very reminiscent of the food courts in complexes connected by The PATH in Toronto (eg the Richmond-Adelaide Centre, TD Place, Commerce Court, etc.). I like that there are several independent vendors, and there are some chains that are specific to Atlantic Canada (which are cool to me because I'm from Ontario). There are of course also big national and international chains, but I didn't travel to Halifax to eat stuff that I can eat in Ottawa, right? However, if you live in Halifax and want an A&W burger or a Iced Capp from Tim Hortons, they have those at The Mix too. So some of their newest offerings are Katch and Pizza Girls (they are together), Tin Pan Alley Gourmet Fries, and Sushi Tonari. The older vendors include A Taste of India, A&W, Booster Juice, Freshii (which is newish), Korea Garden, Mama Gratti's, Mezza Lebanese Kitchen, Starbucks, Subway, Thai Express, and Tim Hortons. There is a lot of seating and the food court is bright, clean, and spacious. I'm a fan.

Today I did something a little extreme and, perhaps, a little unnecessary. I went on a hunt for…read moreScotia Square's best cookie. Baked goods are definitely "my thing" and I was curious to settle upon, for once and for all, which spot has the best cookie! The contenders: Starbucks, Second Cup, and Treats. These are the main places one may venture for a treat, and I didn't bother with Tim Horton's because the lines are always too long. I purchased one cookie from each store, and noted the selection available as well. Sitting down at a table in the mall, I laid all three cookies out in front of me and sampled each with a bite. The results? Starbucks! Best cookie, hands down. I purchased the white chocolate & maccadamian nut, which was soft and chewy just how I like it. Although Starbucks tends to run low on cookies fairly often, so that can be a drag. Second Cup comes in second, with a tasty chocolate chip, and Treats comes in last place because of the overly crisp (bordering burnt) taste. So there you have it folks. If you're looking for the best fix for a Scotia Square cookie, I'd recommend Starbucks.

I walked to BeaverTails while at port with Virgin Voyages and I could not resist ordering the…read morepoutine with additional fried cheese curds. It did not disappoint and sometime you should not miss if you are wanting to try poutine or are just wandering around the water. Service was friendly and quick. Plenty of places to get a table or find a seat to watch the water.

I finally went to a BeaverTail and got 1 to try! I'd like to go back to try more flavors!…read more Food - Pistachi-OH! was so good but it was a bit on the sweeter side for me. It was a fun crunchy donut like pastry. Service - Very friendly service. - So kind to help me cut into 8 sharable pieces for my family. Ambiance - Great location and really easy to spot from the block up the hill. - However, the right side where they call the orders out for pickup is right in front of the restroom entrance.

So it would appear that Korea Garden is a place that a lot of locals like, especially those working…read morenearby, so I was excited to try it. Unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed. The portions were on the small side and I hardly got any vegetables or potatoes :( The taste was ok though, but not as fantastic as I had hoped. I got the Seoul Chicken, regular sized plate ($7.15). I got white rice instead of fried rice. The plate came with the teeniest portion of vegetables (cabbage, carrots and celery) and about 7 tiny cubes of potatoes. The portion of chicken was ok, but by no means generous. The amount of rice was in proportion to the meat, I didn't have much rice leftover, so at least the plate wasn't filled with rice. The chicken itself tasted good. It was fried chicken pieces, mostly dark meat, but it wasn't too fatty or gristley at least. The sauce was sweet and savoury. It was not spicy. The potatoes were a bit boring without too much flavour to them. I liked the lightly pickled vegetables. They were still somewhat crunchy. I would have liked some more though. Service was very courteous and efficient. Korea Garden is in the Scotia Square food court, which is branded "The Mix." There's lots of seating. I'm glad that I tried it, but I certainly am not hooked on it, like I've read other reviewers (both on Yelp and other platforms) are, lol. I guess it's all for the best since I'm from out of town anyway.

Korea Garden Express is another gem in Scotia Square Food Court. The long lines tell you how…read morepopular this restaurant is. It seems that the Seoul Chicken (which looked awesome) is the all time favorite. I personally went with the Spicy Shrimp served with fried rice that is fantastic. The 7 shrimp where huge, the rice very flavorful and not the least bit greasy. The plate came with roasted potatoes and marinated cabbage and carrots (not kimchi, but they do serve that). I added a gyoza dumpling and it still was less than $7. The staff are very friendly and you know this place is one people come back to again and again...the server handed the guy behind me a Pepsi before he even got the words out. He's obviously a regular...smart man. I'm tempted to go back tomorrow.

During delivery through apps nothing ever gets right - that's with all Wendy's or any place I think…read more- too busy trying to accept the order that they miss stuff- like the drink with the meal- Regardless I am addicted to the Chilli Cheese Nachos! Lol

Tasty food, bright store. Once in a while the peppers of the food do not follow the choices you ask…read morefor, but will fix it when asked.

Quick service even though it was late last night- Server…read moretoo cute n nice! Fries crisp as requested with the poutine and double curds yes! Hamburger made to order and as requested and all delicious- too bad not on a delivery site!! In my last review it read I think their burgers are home made not premade - it meant to be the other way around and yes home made burger great! Lip

If you are drinking at bars nearby the Pizza Corner in Halifax, Willy's is a great spot for those…read morelate night drunchies - and you must get the poutine! You order through the window and there were tons of people waiting in line for their food. The poutine was poutine - fries with gravy and cheese curds on top; we added some peppers to it, but these seemed canned. The fries were a bit soggy and I'm someone who likes them crispy. Overall a solid spot to get food after a night out drinking!