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.

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.

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

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.

Real butter. Made me so happy to see they actually showed me the block of real butter they melt for…read morethe lobster. The lobster was good but I left hungry for $54.99 as the sides were not. Weird potato salad and cole slaw. The blueberry with caramel sauce cake was absolutely delicious though. We also enjoyed the bacon wrapped scallops. Just wish they came with more for the price. Enjoyed the live lobster tank. All and all good meal but not the best on Cape Breton

If we could give more than 5 stars, we would! Every bite at this seafood spot was a standout. The…read moreseafood is incredibly fresh. We started with the steamed mussels, and they were absolutely perfect -- tender, flavorful, and clearly just out of the water. The scallops were seared to golden perfection, and the lobster roll was everything you want it to be: buttery, packed with meat, and served on the perfect roll. Service was on point from start to finish -- attentive, friendly. This place is an absolute gem. It's a solid 5-star experience in our books and one we'll be recommending to everyone we know!

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.

Robins has basically taken the place of the former Tim Hortons in Cheticamp. I went to Robins…read moreDonuts 5 times over the course of a week (4th of July 2017). The iced coffee was very good, however it staggers the imagination that they do not have brewed iced tea? What do the the people with diabetes drink. Having said that, I would think they must lose may potential sales dollars to the increasingly growing population segment which has diabetes? As for the service, at times it was exceptional and at times poor. One employee I must single out for recognition is employee Adam Buckles. Adam is an excellent multi-tasker and was always very professional and polite. Kudos to Adam. When I return next year I will surely return to Robins...Maybe by next summer they will have unsweetened iced tea?

From the owner: Starting out as a small coffee shop in 1975, Robin's has been providing customers with that perfect…read morecup of coffee for over 40 years. In addition to serving the perfect cup of coffee, Robin's prides ourselves on our delicious baked goods including donuts, muffins, gourmet cookies, oatmeal bars, croissants, Robin's Eggs and so much more. Looking for a different take on breakfast? Robin's offers customers with plenty of all-day breakfast options, including sandwiches, bagels, and so much more. Our hearty soups will keep you warm on the coldest of days, while our specialty cold drinks will keep you feeling cooled on the hottest days. If you are looking for fast, fresh & friendly service, come on in to your local Robin's.

I stumbled upon this absolute GEM and fell in love! This place is adorable inside and sells a wide…read morevariety of items - from vintage t-shirts to cook books to seaweed snacks to sustainable laundry detergent to more! The inventory is really well curated and beautifully arranged. My friend and I had so much fun looking at all of the shelves and items. Besides being gorgeous and fun to explore, this little place has a tasty cafe! My friend and I came back two days in a row just to get more cappuccinos and try different homemade treats. Food/drink we got: - cappuccinos: hot, lots of foam, quality espresso! - cranberry scone: awesome flavor, delicate glaze on top. a bit too bready and not crumbly enough for my taste - raspberry pecan bar: rich!! dense, balanced flavors, delicious - cruller: AMAZING! a must try! this is like a cross between a popover, a donut, and an apple fritter. absolutely heavenly I loved sitting in this shop and just enjoying the atmosphere. I'd come all the time if I lived in the area. Definitely stop by if you're in Chéticamp!

This place was an amazing gem in the middle of Chéticamp. If youre looking for a place to pick up…read moreunique, local gifts (and delicious coffee, ice cream, and pastries) that provides a slightly more upscale shopping experience in the area, head to Marguerite!

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!

We stopped in here for information on available rooms in Cheticamp. They knew what was full and…read morewhere a few rooms were still available during this peak tourist time. They even made a phone call to verify the place they recommended. I'm sorry we didn't take time to see the tapestries on display in their gallery, but we were afraid of losing out of a room and having to sleep in our car.

A must stop if in the area. I had no idea about this type of rug making. The first part of the…read moremuseum shows how life used to be in the area. Then they have a live demo of how the rugs are made. Then you see some rugs and then some art made in the style of the rugs. Amazing working. It really is art. Then they have a cute gift shop. The people working here are very friendly and full of additional information on the area. They even told us where to stop and eat lunch as we were headed back to south. I highly recommend a stop. Worth the $19. Two adults and a senior. Clean bathrooms always a plus as well. They had a public computer if you needed to get on line for a bit as well. Glad we spent some time here.