Longstanding bakery (almost 30 years) that is a bit out of the way - especially for tourists. But nothing is really far in peninsular Halifax so definitely accessible from the more touristed areas. They bake everything in house. Can't go wrong with any of the pastries or cakes. Priced reasonably in light of the quality. read more

Always came here in the past with my mom to get a homemade treat and lunch - Love the tea and coffee- Service hit or miss not bad but definitely loved this place when it used to be Larkins cafe! read more

A cute little spot. Not much for seating but the fresh baked goods smell just lures you in! What we ordered to try: * by my favs Vanilla Kipfel longer Cookie Gingerbread Man sm Mozarts* Almond Bar* Florentiner Cherry Puff Almond Ring* Cinnamon Bun* Butter croissant* I have to add that the gingerbread wasn't as great as I had hoped, but I did enjoy so many of these treats. We did see that they also sell coffee so this would be a lovely morning spot to stroll by and get a little something while enjoying a coffee. read more

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Smelled wonderful in here. Everything is super fresh. Staff were very patient as we took our time looking and ordering. Loved that the names and prices were clear and easy to read. Gingerbread men were a little dry for my liking. Almond bar was 10/10 Almond ring was 10/10. Linzer cookie was meh - like a whole wheat cookie Cinnamon bun was huge and tasty but not enough sugary caramelized bits for me. (More dough than filling) read more

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Gingerbread Haus hides out on the South end of Queen Street. And hush, hush! This spot seems to go fairly under the radar with its epic snacks, lunches and breads! I use to walk past the Haus on my daily route, but it took a friend mentioning its utter awesomeness for me to drop in and see for myself. And oh! This place is easily one of the best spot for treats in the city. Mouth watering selections of baked goods to last for days. Its a place providing ample opportunity to fulfill a sweet, soft, buttery craving. And with such homemade goodness. Tortes, chocolates, pastries, cakes! Knowing about this sugared haven may warrant a gym membership, as the full stock of treats are impossible to resist. Bread is fresh and preservative free. Made from scratch, they offer many kinds! Lunches are worth trying as well, as the quiet and quaint interiors offer an easy comfort. Hearty sandwiches on fresh, fresh bread? Its a homemade professionalism to brag about. Soups and salads are equally great and very well conceived. With a healthy balance of nutritious and delicious, its all about keeping things rich. This place truly is one of Halifax's best kept secrets. Go to indulge in outlandish treats or a fresh, healthy lunch. read more

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I have fond memories of the Gingerbread Haus. Mum and I would go there after a visit to my doctor across the street. It's been several years, so maybe my tastes have changed. Nothing in the pastry case really spoke to me (the cakes looked good, but cookies and eclairs were down right unappealing), so I ordered a bloated-looking croissant and an overpriced latte. I didn't even eat half of the cold, doughy croissant. The latte was adequate, but I think it was bout $3.65 for a small mug. And what's with charging an extra dollar for a chai latte? On the other hand, Mum enjoyed her apple strudel. read more

Gingerbread Haus Bakery - An uninspiring croissant and a tiny latte. - Bakeries Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

This is why the kids went into the Gingerbread House! I have to admit, I have an addiction. And it definitely is the Gingerbread Haus on Queen street. I have not found so many good pastries, cakes and breads in one store ever! And I have traveled around the world! Gingerbread Haus is a quaint, relaxing and beautifully designed store! They have put a lot of care into their food and it shows. I love going in and watching people turn into the most indecisive humans they have ever been. I sympathize, because I know what they are going through. Lets start with their breads shall we? They are 100% natural. No preservatives. And you can taste the quality. I find with foods that have preservatives, I can eat more and it takes a while to feel full. But with natural foods, a little goes a long way. And their food is no exception. Perhaps unless we are talking about their pastries. Then in that situation, I could eat more than I would like to. But I have no will power when I walk into this store. My favorite desert is the Eclairs, but they have so many other great items to choose from. I know I have had a cake from their store before but cannot remember what it is called. However I know I rated it a 10/10. This store also has a modest lunch menu. It isn't very large but I do love their soup and sandwiches. And I am not normally a soup fan myself. I'd suggest getting half of a sandwich and a soup. Believe me, you'll be both satisfied and full. The Gingerbread Haus still seems to be a secretive place in Halifax. I hope it stays that way because I love the environment. Its never too busy and their selections are amazing! The staff are friendly and I get the feeling every time I walk in, that I am entering someones home. In a good way. Not like a stalker breaking in sort of way. If you are in the mood to solve your "sweet tooth" dilemma, or want a good hearty lunch, head to the Haus! read more

Gingerbread Haus Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

Gingerbread Haus is full of every indulgence you can imagine! First thing you will be enticed by the aroma of fresh breads and Pastries. I mean who could not love this! Then there is the fresh brewed coffee and the quaint interior. Our favourites that day were the Long John Eclairs, oh my gosh. It was a difficult, as any kid in a candy store, what do I want. The answer is Everything! This is a great place to stop in on your journeys and maybe catch a lunch or coffee and pastry. The staff here is friendly as well. read more

Gingerbread Haus Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Halifax, Nova Scotia

First - what better greeting than the smell of freshly baked bread, made daily right in their kitchen. Second - they say you eat first with your eyes. Well, for me it's second, first is smell and they do that in spades at Gingerbread Haus. And what a great second! There are two wonderful display cases that show off the glorious looking pastries and cakes. So pretty, you have to smile, no matter what your mood. Third - well, the taste, obviously. The Florentines are super sweet and super sticky (your dentists will be happy), the chocolate croissants are more cake like than French Pain Chocolat, but delicious none fhe less. And their coffee - heavenly! Strong, robust and rich. There are lots of tables, so you can enjoy a mid morning coffee and pastry, or lunch or light supper of soup and/or sandwiches on their own bread. Quite a treat. It's so restful and the staff so friendly, you'll never want to leave. read more

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nomnmmnumnomnm Having worked at a very high quality bakery for several years I know that the best way to test out a bakery for the first time is to go in and buy a range of things to try. I spent about 20 dollars on the box which might seem pricey to anyone that has never attempted to make their own marzipan or pay for the ingredients involved.Everything I ate was absolutely delicious (except the brownie which was OK). I don't know what it's called but they have a little almond half moon dipped in chocolate that was amazing. These people use high quality ingredients and bake like it means something to them. I highly recommend this place. read more

Their sourdough bread is incredible !! Lots of great treats as well. Always helpful ! Always a pleasure going here for some goodies.

Bakeries should be delicious right? The gingerbread haus does not disappoint. Personally, I'd say grab an almond ring, oh and a chocolate croissant and while you're at it, might as well pick up a loaf of sour dough for the road. This place can bake no wrong. It's close to my work so I often swing in here for their soup of the day and half sandwich deal. It's tiny, but cozy and has old world charm. They bake beautiful cakes, but if Sobey's is more in your price range, they can icing you up a personalized chocolate cake top medallion. Fancy up any store bought one. read more

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This place is a must-try. I went in for the first time and just bought a whole bag of goodies (I was tempted to say "one of everything!" but I limited myself to 6 items, around $15). This is the way to go. I loved it all, especially the almond ring, cream horn, and pretzel. Their "Elephant Ears" are just like the pastries I've had in Portugal. Their buttercream cakes looked amazing, as did the variety of sourdough breads and baguettes, so I'll have to try those next time. I took my items to-go, but they do have a small seating area. The only thing that could use improvement is the cafe area, which seems a bit cramped and could use more space. Time to expand? I will definitely be back! read more

Aside from just being fun to pronounce (picture the german guys from that volkswagen commercial), 'Gingerbread Haus' also has an amazing assortment of cakes, cookies, pastries and breads. This place also has the added comfort of seeming as though it's that bakery your Grandma has always gone to. Very well worn and basic, but in a content and cozy way. Gingerbread Haus isn't trying to be anything that it's not that's for sure! When did every bakery/coffee house decide they needed to be painted like starbucks anyway? I think people are going to start making a return (if they ever left) to these independent hole in the wall places over and above the cheaper box store coffee/tea shops and bakeries. I personally recommend the Almond Rings and the Long Johns/Eclairs. They come in the pudding as well as whipped cream varieties! The baguettes at Gingerbread Haus are amazing as well! I recommend ordering a cake from Gingerbread Haus for your next occasion also. Be sure to stop in at Christmas time for a gingerbread man too! read more

Every year someone buys me a birthday cake from here. It is always a torte, though what kind of torte varies. Honestly, it is a tradition I want to continue. The selection of breads, pastries, and cakes here is vast and in one word beautiful. If you have a few minutes to sit down, the sandwiches and coffee are also fantastic. I love stopping in here for a quick lunch. read more

This place is perfect if you have a sweet craving! It's on the expensive side, but it's absolutely delicious. They also have lunch specials with sandwiches and soups. The only negative I have is some of the staff members are quite rude and not welcoming or friendly. That being said, the majority of them are great and very helpful. The cakes are amazing! read more

This place is.....amazing! I literally went in here and spent $25 on baked stuff for two people. And amazing is the only word I can use to describe it. I bought so many things that I don't even remember everything I got! I'm gonna try to list them all off: - Butter & Chocolate Croissant - Cinnamon Roll - A cake that starts with a B and has a creme filling (hard to pronounce) - Almond ring - Gingerbread men - Apple strudel I'm sure I'm missing some. But the ONLY reason why this place isn't getting a perfect 5 is because the gingerbread men was so disappointing. When the flagship product is in your business name, it better be damn good. Sadly it wasn't and it was really saddening. But to sign off on a good note - every other thing on the list above was just so delicious! I just wish I didn't live so far away from them....then again, maybe that's a blessing in disguise. read more

This bakery makes excellent bread, the white broetchen rolls are particularly good. Sadly, the croissants are not. They are not the genuine, light, flaky pastries that one would hope for, but are rather heavy and doughy. My experience with their sweet baking is limited, and mixed. The almond rings are excellent, but the celebration cakes, while very attractive, are disappointing. I have twice bought a Gingerbread Haus birthday cake for my wife. Last year I bought a chocolate one and this year a lemon buttercream. In both cases, the cake layers were quite dry and tasteless, and the buttercream filling slimy and also lacking in flavour. The first cake was bought at Pete's, so we thought that perhaps it was stale, and had high hopes for the second one because it came directly from the bakery. Now we can only conclude that they are made that way. read more

I think I'm adding a new thing to my Halifax Bucket List: Try one of everything at the Gingerbread Haus. Dangerously enough, this bakery is close to where I just moved to. I always want to buy a cake from here to take to take a birthday party but just can't afford them, so I window shop them instead. Much more affordable are their treats, from sweet to cheesy, chocolatey to fruity, there is more than one thing in here for everyone. Their breads are fabulous as well and you can even grab a day old baked good if you're lucky. The service is prompt and friendly and the atmosphere is good for a day of exploring what Halifax has to offer. There are usually couples drinking coffee at the cafe (they sell their own roast here). You'll be sharing this place with all your friends once you try it! read more

Their baked goods are always delicious! I find their prices to be a tad on the expensive side, but nonetheless totally worth it. Their coconut macaroon is by far my fav!! The staff are friendly and there are always tables to eat at! read more

I ordered Black forest cake for my boyfriend. It tasted amazing. It is the best cake in the store in my opinion. It's made with whipped cream flavoured with Kirschwasser (a German cherry liquor), so special. In addition, the service was improved, definitely will visit more! read more

I don't get here nearly as often as I should. The bread is often what I go here for. Baked daily and also you can find gingerbread haus breads stocked at Pete's on spring garden. I also enjoy the pastry and really like the simple stuff like gingerbread cookies yum. read more

The sign outside this place was calling to me when I moved to Halifax at the end of the summer, amidst a brutal heat wave: "Fresh squeezed lemonade! Iced tea!" For some reason, I never gave into my cold drink longings at Gingerbread Haus, but ever since I finally did venture into this subterranean bakery it's been a frequent stop. Caramel-lovers should check out the Florentines, which come with less traditional candied cherries mixed in. They're indulgent and super sweet, consider yourself warned. I am less impressed with their croissant, but that's because I like a flakier, butterier version - theirs are more on the fluffy, bready end of the pastry spectrum. The cakes are not an everyday treat, but should be noted for their powers of persuasion. Once, as I ordered 5 or 6 treats destined for a brunch spread, the friendly clerk asked if they were for here or to go. I said 'to go', and joked back that it would be pretty impressive if I was planning on eating all of these right now. Her reply was that she has seen - multiple times! - a customer come in and eat an entire cake in one sitting. Yikes! But it says something about their cakes, no? The Gingerbread Haus also serves up soups and sandwiches, but I've never been able to take my eyes off their pastries long enough to care. read more

Great variety of European pastries, and even some of my German favourites from childhood make this cafe/bakery truly unique. Friendly service combined with exceptional products make any visit to the Gingerbread Haus a pleasant and memorable one. read more

One word - Bienenstich!! Run, don't walk! Having travelled in Europe sampling some of the best pastry around, who would have thought I would find it in a little underground bakery in Halifax! Their Bienenstich is filled with Bavarian cream and topped with honey crusted almonds and is the perfect sweetness. Staff and friendly and the smell is intoxicating, especially first thing in the morning when they are freshly making their bread. read more

Took a walk with my 3 kids to the Gingerbread Haus the other day. One thing I noticed was the lack of price tags. How much is a loaf bread on the shelf? What about the beautiful cakes that attracted everyone's attention upon entering? Or even the price for a cup of tea or coffee? What about the lunch special sandwich and the soup of the day? Nobody knows because there weren't any price tags. We ordered a slice of the white chocolate cheese cake with cherry pie filling on top, a cream cone, and gingerbread man cookies. The kids really liked their cookies. I had a bite or two and really liked the fact it's not overtly gingery or sweet. The cream cone was esthetically pleasing. The cone pastry was buttery and flakey, although they could've put more cream inside the cone. The texture of the white chocolate cheese cake was between airy and dense, just the way I like it. The cherry pie filling on top was a big disappointment: the cherries were neither sweet nor sour, they were watery! Sigh. read more

Great baked goods but dont bother with the lunch menu. The sandwiches have a single slice of deli meat which is insulting for the price of 8 dollars. We had to go out for lunch after having "lunch" here. I doubt most people will care though because as I said the baked goods are excellent and that's why most come in. read more

We've bought three birthday cakes from this place. The first was a chocolate almond torte and it was good. Sadly, the second and third were big disappointments. We thought perhaps the second was just a bad day...but this last time was equally tasteless. Given the cost, we won't be getting a cake again. Their almond rings are great! I have had a few lunches, nothing to brag about...homemade soup which was just ok. Seating and atmosphere is cosy. I have never found the staff friendly, but I'm not going there for that. I will just go for those almond rings. read more

Very nice selection of cakes. I wonder, are German cakes supposed to taste stale? Good coffee.

One of the best bakeries in Halifax! Very fresh, delicious. I've been there many times and always look forward to coming back.

Usually I just pop in for a German coffee but their pastries are wonderful too. Everything is made in house (except the soup I'm told) and it smells like heaven in there. I bought a small cake recently which I thought was a little pricey - but it was so amazing that I'll definitely go back. It was very rich and frankly I served too much of it. Small slices would have done the trick... The staff is friendly and helpful, and although I've never had the bread, I'm told by a co-worker it's wonderful too. I have to agree with Courtney - even the name is just fun to say. read more

This is a very good, high quality bakery tucked away on Queen Street. I go here whenever I want some baked goods outside of the Sobeys/Superstore kind of fare. With a wide variety of breads, pastries, cookies, and cakes I'm never disappointed. The store is charming and the staff are very pleasant as well. While I can't say a bad thing about anything that's made there, my favorite are the shortbread cookies: they are in a "melt in your mouth" category all on their own. For some reason, I've never stopped in for lunch, although they do seem to have good specials. While definitely more expensive than a typical grocery store bakery, but you certainly get your money's worth. read more

Nestled in between Sobey's and Subways, this is a hidden gem. I ordered the Red Coat and French Horn pastry. The French Horn was made with real cream instead of that hydrogenated oil that usually comes from a French Horn you pick up at the grocery store. That makes a HUGE difference, creamy and rich, it'll make you sick if you eat too much. I wanted to each too much though because it was so good! The red coat was all right, pastry and buttercream combination rolled in coconut with cherries hidden in the middle. After having the horn, it definitely could not compare. My daughter ordered the gingerbread cookie and all she could say with a smile was that it was delicious. read more

I'm giving this bakery only one star because I'm hopeful that I will actually have an opportunity to try it in the future. Unfortunately the only experience I've had to far wasn't great. Last week I emailed the bakery about the price of a cake that I planned on ordering for my boyfriends birthday. The email included all the details they would need to know because I wanted to get as much info as possible. They emailed me back the next day quoting the price and said that I would be able to get it all I had to do was call and order three days before. However, when I did that they said they weren't able to make it and I was out of luck... Now I have to find another birthday cake and my boyfriend will be very disappointed. Hopefully I can order from there for another occasion and update my review accordingly. read more

WOW....you have got to try this place it is fantastic,today was my first visit and certainly not my last.

I had two delicious breakfasts here - good coffee and excellent pastries. I am glad that I don't live in Halifax because I would eat breakfast here everyday and gain quite a bit of weight! read more

Yummy! The bread is better than Julien's (for the fact that its not a toss up if its fresh or not). The cakes are surprisingly good and fresh. Also, possibly the best apple strudel ever, according to my boyfriend. The staff is so friendly and well trained. However, the chocolate croissants are too heavy. Like the Two If By Sea kind. I know, everyone loves the TIBS croissants, but croissants should not be heavy! read more

Tried a few goods at the store, nothing too special and definitely overpriced. Staff is helpful and the seating area is also nice. Good location and neighbourhood. Overall, an okay bakery that is a little hyped. read more