This restaurant is a real gem. It features a well thought out and well executed menu which changes…read moreslightly from day to day, depending on the fresh seafood and produce offerings. The ingredients are fresh and the preparation / presentation is exquisite. The food is served by friendly and knowledgeable people who go the extra mile to ensure a great dining experience. It really stands out as a solid upscale restaurant in an area where restaurants are typically catered for tourists. Chef Michael used to work on private yachts and his culinary skills are exceptional. We ordered pan fried salmon, scallops, seafood soup and lobster arancini during our first visit, and one can't ask for fresher ingredients. At the second time we were there, the special of the day was pan fried halibut with a pistachio crust. Again the fish was fresh and it was cooked to perfection. We also had a warm salad with beets, walnuts and chèvre (goat cheese) which complements the main course. The food there is not heavily seasoned or cooked with lots of grease. One can actually tastes real food which is both nourishing for the body and soul.

Happened upon this place when wandering about in Louisburg looking for a cup of coffee. Clean and…read moreinviting place. Friendly and fun staff. Will be back for lunch!

So good! We found this place kind of by default as there were no other restaurants open after…read moretouring the fortress, and we were too tired to go to Sydney. I'm so glad! This was right across from our hotel. This restaurant is seafood-focused. I'm allergic and intolerant to most seafood but they do not put it in the fry fryer, which is dedicated gluten free! The owner and the waitstaff was seriously knowledgeable about allergens and prepared to discuss things. They say "gluten friendly" because the cooking surfaces might be shared but they are very careful. Most dishes can be prepared gf, including the beer battered fish and chips. They use gf beer. It was amazing! The fries are also amazing! I was just so pleased, it tasted like normal. Good normal. My boyfriend had a haddock special and the seafood chowder and he enjoyed both.

Found this place by chance. Super cute restaurant with home cooked food. Desserts were tasty and…read morethe daily special drink was refreshing. The owner and staff are very customer friendly. Make a reservation so you're sure to get a table.

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.

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!

This is a cool little spot in the town area…read more The people are incredibly friendly. We were lucky to be waited on by a nice lady who said that she's actually off today I had a hot tea and a cinnamon role. It was great ! The heated it and it was just perfect. The wife had a biscuit and she said it was very tasty. This is a great place to visit if you are off the ship early. They open at 8AM but they let us in a few minutes early.

Yum ! Fresh and warm cinnamon rolls. Thank you ! LouAnn is so kind and runs such a nice family…read morebusiness.

We visited from NYC via Princess cruise line. We wanted to try a local cafe primarily that serves…read morecoffee and dessert. We found this place via walking, Places that has plenty of space in and outdoors. Very friendly staff, we ordered Ice coffee mocha latte! We also had the custard bites and French toast bits! Excellent taste dessert that not to bland or overly sweet. We were luckily to have walked and and give them a try. We will gladly return to Sydney and have their amazing coffee and food.

These folks really know and love their coffee, which is roasted on site and is excellent. You can…read moreenjoy it there (lots of seating) or take it away (several different blends are available, whole beans or ground to order). Lots of baked goods, too, although no pastries. We tried the oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies, which were pretty good.

The Halifax coffee recommendation from these guys was Espresso 46 on the North End…read more A GREAT recommendation. Wonderful coffee and a small, beautifully curated Farmer's Market/shop built in/next door with THE best selection of the most beautiful produce we've seen in all of the Maritimes!!!

This is an amazing little cafe and everything in there is perfect. From very nice staff, cool…read moreowners, and their delicious food, especially their cookies and scones

Tried here for lunch on a Wednesday in January. Arrived about 11:40 and the place was pretty full…read morewith all the seats taken. Luckily, the café has overflow tables outside their side door in a common lobby area of the strip mall. I found the chairs a bit wobbly though (the style), so ended up standing up to eat, since the wobbliness was too distracting for me to enjoy my food. Anyway, the inside of the café is very nice with warm colors, lots of wall décor items and various local small business items for sale, such as jewelry, scarves, artwork, etc. Staff are quite friendly. I tried the ginger carrot soup, a daily special, and it wasn't bad. Had a strong oregano taste I found, was thick and very filling. My side of cranberry almond pasta salad also wasn't bad, good flavor, but nothing overly memorable. My 'skinny squirrel' latte (hazelnut flavor and something else?) was good but I could barely finish it after the two food items. I'd go back here another time for just a drink and baked item maybe, since they don't have a regular permanent meal menu. The sandwich/wrap item of the day was ham and cheese and I'm vegetarian, so I couldn't get that. If I wanted a sandwich though, I'm sure they could make something...I just didn't ask to see. Prices are pretty standard for an independent place. It came to $35 for myself and my mother to both have combos with lattes, which sounded like a lot at first, but would cost that much at Starbucks for similar items. I just would recommend going here when it's not lunch time, to have a better chance at getting a regular table and non-wobbly chairs. Lol

I totally love the people and this little business. A dirty chai latte, and a ham breakfast…read moresandwich to get me filled and in my kayak. Thank you to all of you who work so hard, and are open year-round!

Quirky little place on Baddeck's main road. Excellent coffee. Limited menu with bagels, bagel…read moresandwiches, and paninis, but the sandwiches we ordered were delicious. Service was friendly and quick. Fortunately we arrived just before the cruise buses, which disgorge enough tourists to overwhelm most of the small businesses on "the strip." :(