Small restaurant with minimal seating (it was raining when we came here and we thankfully snagged a…read moretable before a rush of people came in). The food was delicious - our first lobster roll during this vacation and I think it will be hard to beat!! The lobster pieces were much, lettuce was not too much, and the roll was like a garlic butter roll. Absolutely amazing and I already want another one before we leave!

FOOD: Great for seafood I got a lobster roll with fries for…read more17$. The lobster roll was great for a takeout restaurant. The fries were great not overcooked like a lot of people do it now and salted it for us which was a surprise because a lot of restaurants do it for you now. The problem with it is the packaging for some reason they gave me my fries on a paper plate just inside a bag SERVICE: The service was great it seemed like a family restaurant the person at the cash had a smile and welcomed us in. She also told us about the specials and everyone seemed happy to be working there. AMBIANCE: The ambiance was okay, There were some tables the menu made me feel like I was at a fast food chain not too big but you can't expect to much for a takeout restaurant one thing about the ambiance was that everything was clean. OVERALL: I'm giving a 4 because the food and the service was great

Good service and convenient location food is okay always fresh and well prepared. Wish it had its…read moreown location and made fries

How often do you come across a fried chicken take out place in a gas station? And a good one at…read morethat. This place serves up crispy fried chicken. Not overly oily nor salty unlike big box chains that specializes in the same product. And they are huge pieces that you get. Definitely get your money's worth here. Do yourself a favour and have a break with some fried chicken after gassing up or while waiting for your laundry from the adjacent laundromat.

Ordered here only a few times- when in area-…read more Ordered pick up the other day : 3 chicken fingers/ fry order/ 1/4 chicken / roasted potatoes w/ garlic sauce- Enjoyed it all but only wish the potatoes were cooked a bit longer as were semi hard - garlic sauce delicious though -

I love chkn chop it's so good sometimes the wait is a little long tho great service not too loud…read morebeautiful and yummy food

Great Sunday Brunch menu, one of only a few places open on Sundays in the area. Excellent service…read morein an adorable cafe setting.

It's always a good thing when a new generation of restauranteurs injects life into a small town…read morewith their food and flavours, and this was the case last summer when Shoebox Cantina opened up on Provost Street. While the name has a Tex-Mex vibe, the menu reflects the broad base of appeal that is often necessary to succeed in smaller communities. As such, alongside their taco menu, you'll also find the likes of steak, bacon mac and cheese, and wings. My fingers were crossed that this wouldn't be a "Jack of all trades, master of none" scenario. Showing up for a lunch with my sister, we leaned into the Tex-Mex part of the menu and ordered the carnitas fries supreme ($13) and the taco sampler ($24). They've got a sizeable rotating tap list of local beers, so I went with a rye IPA from Tatamagouche Brewing. The pork carnitas fries supreme may not have evoked the flavours of Taco Bell's famous hot mess, but they stood tall on their own. A plate of moderately thick fries somehow supported a hefty layer of saucy pork, green onions and a lime crema. Rich and savoury, I found myself wishing for some tableside hot sauce, but was too busy demolishing these to ask. My sister and I, who have both languished for years under the yoke of higher priced food in bigger cities, were very impressed by the value for dollar on this as well. The taco sampler, which is comprised of Shoebox's chicken, carnitas, fish and sweet potato tacos, was both a literal and figurative mixed plate. I appreciated that all the tacos leaned in the minimalist direction of Mexican street tacos; I'm not interested in shredded lettuce and cheddar on my tacos. My two favourites were the fish and sweet potato. The beer battered fish was airy and crisp, and the fish itself was firm and flakey; pickled red cabbage added a lightly tart counterpoint to the deep fried haddock. The sweet potato taco was comprised of ultra-crisp, hash brown-esque pieces of sweet potato, as well as some avocado to add flavour and textural contrast. Sides of a few different salsas - pico, verde and roja - let you mix and match complementing flavours. The other proteins, while far from bad, didn't live up to their potential. The carnitas was oddly heavily sauced, and lacked the crisp bits that show up in this traditional hodge podge of chopped pork. As for the chicken mole, more mole sauce and its rich, lightly chocolatey depth would have been welcome. While I'm not a dessert person, I was blown away by how good the Spanish toast ($9) was. A brioche bun got the French toast treatment and was then topped with brulée sugar, dulce de leche, whipped cream and a blueberry compote. The crisp sugar was a pleasant contrast to an otherwise soft, albeit delicious dish, while the dulce de leche will have you forgetting about maple syrup completely. On a second visit, I hit the more pub-like section of their menu and got the buttermilk fried chicken burger and upgraded the fries to the bacon Caesar salad ($16 + $2). While the sandwich was solid, there's some room for improvement. The chicken itself was a winner - really crisp batter enveloped a moist and tender piece of chicken. The toasted brioche bun held things together well, and honey and a pickle added contrasting flavours to the sandwich. In the "cons" column, some hot sauce would have been welcome to amp up the flavour and there was an awkward amount of lettuce of the sandwich. In tandem with the shape of the chicken versus that of the bun, some bites were just bun and lettuce, which is...not great. The side salad wasn't the prettiest, but it hit the spot. Iceberg lettuce took the place of romaine, and I'm not sure if the croutons were forgotten or the ultra crispy bits of bacon were doing double duty, but it worked. Shoebox Cantina is bringing a lot to New Glasgow and beyond their generally well-executed menu, they host live music events and even have a recording studio upstairs. New businesses like this are just what small towns need, and the same can be said for Shoebox and your taste buds.

We were traveling around the coast and got hungry. This area was the first populated area we saw…read moreon our drive so we stopped and decided to try the chicken even though there were bad reviews previously years ago. We had a small line ahead of us. So far, so good. That means there are people out there who like this chicken. My husband ordered a K/Krunch chicken sandwich of which I was able to sample. It exploded with flavors and he enjoyed it. We also ordered a 6 piece chicken that came with a generous portion of potato wedges (crispers). My chicken breast and thigh were juicy and lightly breaded and not salty! Usually now days everything is over salted so I always appreciate food that tastes just right. So, in leu of the previous bad reviews I have to say our experience was awesome along with the friendly service. People were in and out but it never seemed too loud while sitting inside dining.

Ordered a 4 piece chicken dinner and paid for it. I was told there were only 2 pieces…read moreavailable...(This place serves chicken right?) I was told it would be at least a 20 minute wait. After 15 minutes, I was refunded my order and then ordered the 2 piece dinner. I then made the mistake of ordering 'spicy'. What I got was inedible. It was SO hot I had to throw it out. I lived in the Caribbean and I know and like hot food...this was way too much. Not going back.

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

Great food Great timing…read more Great service , very friendly. Little loud but didn't feel unwelcome.

Somehow, I've forgotten about The Thistle since I've been back in town and it was time to rectify…read morethat with a revisit to this rebranded mainstay of New Glasgow's food and bar scene. I'm not sure when The Thistle rebranded as a "gastropub", but not too much seems to have changed with their menu or interior. Their food offerings certainly aren't the chef-driven, creative stylings of a true gastropub. That all said, I still appreciate that these guys are open seven days a week, and are actually open beyond 7-8:00pm, unlike many other places in town. I ordered the Farmhouse burger, a now-longtime fixture of The Thistle's menu, which harkens back to the Man vs Food days of food eating challenges and mash-ups of over-the-top (and belt) menus. Comprised of a 6oz patty, two chicken fingers, bacon and cheese, it's all your day's recommended calories in one meal - so efficient! My wife went with one of her go-to choices, the pulled pork sandwich. It wasn't too too busy for a weekend evening, with a wet spring day keeping some people home, so we got our food in good time. Gastropub moniker or no, pub burgers can be a bit hit or miss, depending on how much the cooks actually give a damn about their job, but my Farmhouse turned out quite well. The patty had a nice char and wasn't dry and overcooked, while the chicken fingers and bacon added some savoury crunch. I'd generally not a fan of BBQ sauces on burgers, as the cloying sweetness really isn't necessary, but the chipotle BBQ sauce had a good flavour. The cheese was good and melty, and the bun toasted - checking some more boxes in Burger 101. The fries were *incredibly* plentiful. Like Five Guys amounts of fries! They could cut back a good 20% and no one in their right mind should complain. They were on the oily side, however. I'm not sure if this is from the fryer not being up to temp after doing some orders, or just not having a proper double fry, but this was a missed opportunity for my mound of hand-cut spuds. My wife's pulled pork sandwich was a solid execution of what's now a very common sight on bar menus. Coleslaw and lettuce brought a little texture, while a large Caesar salad was shared between us (I shared fries too, I promise!). The Thistle may be trying to pull the wool over people's eyes with this rebranding, but this dependable bar is a town fixture for a reason. This meal was more hit than miss, and for that, I'll give them a star upgrade nearly 10 years (!!!) after I first reviewed them here.

Amazing service and hearty food. Best onion rings ever and generous portions…read more Also freshly made chicken schnitzel and maple curry chicken pasta were flavorful and delicious. No room for dessert but will be back soon!

The place was very clean, neat& tidy. The server was very friendly & informative about the menu…read moreoptions. My wife ordered the Breakfast skillet and I ordered the Haddock tips. It was not long after that our meals came and there was more food than you could imagine. We both could not finish our meals. They were both very delicious but there was more than we could eat which is not a bad thing. I would recommend this place to anyone. Lots of parking spaces and very easy to find. The only thing that we found that was a bit of an issue were the flies. There was a few buzzing around while we were eating but definitely not a show stopper.

A good downtown food scene has lots of different options - different ethnicities, styles and price…read morepoints - to cater to the equally varied tastes and needs of people. I was wanting a quick bite before meeting coworkers for a drink, and Iron Rooster fit the bill. The store was quiet for a Friday evening, and the lone staff member doubled as both server and cook. The menu is somewhat lean (figuratively speaking, as it's more vegetable-adverse than KFC!), with familiar fried chicken items like wings, drumsticks, house-made popcorn chicken, strips and a chicken burger. Sides are equally deep fried and brown. I wish the menu would lean more into more obviously Asian versions of fried chicken, but a couple such options do show up, with the Beijing chicken wrap and a curry chicken bowl (effectively karaage don). I ended up going with Combo Meal A, which gives you the option of a chicken burger or the Beijing wrap, and fries or a couple chicken wings. Unsurprisingly, I went for the wrap and did not double down on chicken, opting for the fries instead. I was eating-in, so my food came as it was ready. The fries came in the now very common, mini-deep-fryer basket, with a decent amount of golden brown fries filling it. They were crispy-coated, so a bit of a cop-out in this golden age of hand-cut fries, but hey, they were still wonderfully crisp, hot and fluffy! Oh, and I got a garlic seasoning on them as well, so they had some more oomph. The wrap soon followed, rolled up in paper that has some very cute branding! It wasn't huge, with a couple chicken strips, pickled cucumber, green onion, and a sweet and salty, teriyaki-esque sauce. The flavours all kind of worked though, and the pliable wrap (not sure what its origins were, as it seemed too stretchy to be a standard wheat tortilla) held up well. The chicken's crispness suffered from the sauce and self-steaming, but these things happen. My second visit had me stopping in before a trivia night with friends, and this time I went for the half-sized portion of Cornish hen, once again getting fries for my side. There were a few takeout orders ahead of me in the queue, but it wasn't too long of a wait. My basket of fries came out first, and the crispy coating and garlic seasoning were just as good as last time. It was a bit longer for my chicken, but it was worth it. The batter was good and crispy, the meat tender and juicy, and it was an ongoing battle between my hunger and self-preservation instinct from the hot-out-of-the-fryer chicken. Interestingly, the chicken is cooked as one solid piece, as being broken down into its constituent parts would have made for a better coating-to-meat ratio, and it would cook quicker too. My chosen side sauce of honey garlic added further flavour and a contrasting hit of sweetness. Service on both visits was very friendly and helpful. Sometimes you just have to scratch that itch for fried chicken, and Iron Rooster has got your fix.

Themis restaurant had great fried chicken options. The dry seasoned and breaded spicy chicken wings…read morewere very tasty. They also make excellent popcorn chicken. The people at the restaurant were very helpful when explaining the menu and made good recommendations. I will be back if I am the area.

Took a while in drive thru, but food was good and still warm. Yum yum yum yum yum yum !!read more

As a door dasher , the service at the 93 robie street location is utterly terrible. They will not…read moregreet you at the delivery area, we wait 5 to 10 mins. Then we go inside to the counter where they have not confirmed the order on the dash screen. They still will not greet you in ANY prompt manner. The most concerning part. Is when I can See the food is already prepared , with the delivery code on the first bag. Sitting on the counter , but they still won't awknologe you've arrived for an order. Time goes by , they still haven't bagged the food for delivery or greeted you. I've waiting 15. Even 20 minutes staring at the order with my hot bag in hand , ready to accept the doordash order. I give up with this location. I automatically hit the prompt now that says , can't get employees attention. Wait 5 mins. If nobody greets me , I unassigned it in the app under (?) Either because order is not ready and they don't know when it will be ready , or they aren't accepting doordash orders. It will not effect your rating this way. You will not be compensated for any of your time you've wasted in this store , there is a HUGE food saftey issue with the food sitting not in a hot holding place while they are not greeting you or confirming the order. I have put a complaint in every week for the last 3 weeks since I've been back to doordash. The service expirence for the doordash staff is unacceptable, and we have to deliver cold food if we ever do get served. Which reflects poorly on our delivery service. This has been going in for at least the last 4 years , since about 2020 when they fully renovated the store. I also worked for another delivery service which delivered prepaid orders through the Truro Eats app. Very Very poor service in behalf of the 93 robie street location. We are now lucky enough through doordash that most of our delivery calls seem to come from.the 140 wade road location and the 624 pictou road locations. Let me be clear there is no issue with these other two macdonalds resteraunts , just the 93 robie street location has had a Terrible service issue with the delivery staff for about 4 years now on going. I will be reviewing this resteraunts service on any platform available to me. Every single week. As well as calling the head office , every single week untill the issue at 93 robie street is corrected. - behalf of all Truro, NS doordash Staff , Katherine S. And G. SINGH ​