Rural businesses can be funny creatures. Without the large population base that allows for…read morespecialization, they can become mash-ups of different items, themes and cuisines, born out of entrepreneurial necessity. Perhaps no business exemplifies this more than Coffee, Tea and Sea. Located in the heart of the tourist ground zero known as Fisherman's Cove, this little green shack advertises a lot of things - obviously its namesake items, desserts, ice cream, and an ATM, but it was a sandwich board with the words "watermelon juice" that drew us in on a hot summer day. It turns out the interior has even more going on, as in addition to being a café, serving small town café stuff, it's also....an Indonesian restaurant? One that's been around for 12 years, in fact, and while it may have been on my radar back before I moved up to Ottawa (don't worry, I'm back now!), it got shoved out of my brain a long time ago. So in addition to the surprise of prepared Indonesian food, they have a smattering of imported Indonesian pantry goods, a glass cabinet with Avon stuff for sale, and maybe the tourist knick knack shop that they're connected to is also owned by them? It's a lot going on, but we were here for watermelon juice. The juice was great - fresh watermelon blended up, what can be bad? - and I kept their Indonesian food in my head as a target for later. Halifax is bad for mediocre-at-best tourist trap seafood places, and I'd rather try the city's first (and only) Indonesian restaurant. Unsurprisingly, after doing some rounds of the area and popping in shops, we found ourselves back at CT&S. Since we were heading to a work function later in the afternoon (free food!), we decided to share a plate, and we had to go with one of the national dishes of Indonesia - nasi goreng. Don't let the name intimidate you - it's fried rice with a fried egg on it. Additional protein content can vary, but CT&S' unsurprisingly comes with the very approachable choice, chicken. With this being a literal mom and pop operation, the food did take a little bit, with a few other people having ordered before us, but this was some tasty fried rice. What really made it stand out was the noticeable layers of sweetness and caramelized savouriness from the sugary soy sauce that reigns supreme in Indonesia, kecap manis (bottles of which are for sale here). The chicken and veg were fine, and I would have preferred my fried egg to have a runny yolk, but the depth of flavour is what raises up this fried rice. I can't say I'll be back any time soon due to its location, but these brief visits to Coffee, Tea and Sea were a good indicator why they've been able to keep the lights on for over a decade.

Awesome establishment. Great vibes, eclectic decoration, and extremely warm hosts. Insanely large…read morerange of food, drinks, and desserts. I ordered the coconut curry and an Indonesian white coffee, which was all delicious. Everything felt home cooked and authentic. I would highly recommend coffee tea and sea to anyone hungry, thirsty, or just looking to duck inside for the atmosphere and hospitality.

Newly opened cafe in the former Mera Restaurant. Nice French inspired interior. Long hours -…read morefrom 7 am to 11 pm - unique in Halifax for a coffee shop other than Starbucks. Have a full coffee/espresso based drinks menu along with pastries made in house daily. Came in the morning so cinnamon roll was fairly fresh. Large interior with lots of seating - roomy with free wifi so could loiter surfing the internet or doing work. They do have meals - mainly sandwiches and crepes. Will try some other time Probably still having some growing pains as just opened a month or so ago. Will definitely try again!

Appalling. Staffed by village idiots. Fresh pastries were so stale they could have been baked BC…read more Scrambled eggs and bacon (fake bacon carved 1 micron thick) served on a cold plate without knife or fork. I had to get my own and all they had were butter knives. Pepper grinder? All I got were two salt and peppers from a supermarket. My wife ordered crepes and asked for maple syrup and they said they didn't have any! A French crapery! the place had the atmosphere of a morgue. Appalling.

Another cog in the Bertossi Group chain of restaurants. On a busy corner of Spring Garden and…read moreQueen Street this place is always full! On Summer days they have nice outdoor seating and a gelato cart. Unique location that is round with wrap around windows with seating. Great for people watching. I find the best things are the pastries. They also have sandwiches, paninis and a small menu of hot goods (quiche, lasagna) On the pricier end but worth it for the high quality.

Love this place! It was crowded, but my husband and I managed to find 2 seatings along the window…read morecounter table. They have beautiful pastries, delicious looking sandwiches, and assortment of coffee drinks. We got 2 desserts, cappuccino, and Americano. Desserts were not too sweet and delicious, and the drinks were made well. The service is also lovely, helpful, and friendly. Would love to come back here when we come back to Halifax!

Honestly this spot was one of the highlights of my time in Halifax. Hubby and I stopped here on a…read moreMonday morning just after 11am. We ordered coffee (americano and caffe latte) and some pastries (chocolate caneli, butter croissant, and two macaroons). The owner was friendly and efficient in serving his customers in such a small place. He was the only one working! The food was amazing and the coffee was strong and delicious.

Come right when they open for a WARM, buttery, perfect croissant. Amazing flavor, clearly handmade…read morewith love, and once the case is empty they're all gone for the day! If you prefer more of a shattering crackle croissant, LF Bakery is slightly further away but has longer hours, more croissants, and a divine sweet brioche. They're clearly #1 and #2 in Halifax for a reason. Happy eating!

Cafe that's full of character in the Brewery Market. Came on a weekday - lots of seating…read more Rustic interior. Free wifi. Had a bagel with cream cheese and cappuccino. Both tasty. Nice relaxing music in the background. Definitely a place to return to. Probably very busy during the Saturday farmers market!!

There's a lot of options for coffee when I'm at work on the waterfront, but Terra Cafe in the…read moreBrewery Market has quickly become one of my favourites. The coffee (I'm always getting their medium roast drip, black), is top notch with quality beans from local roasters or big names from further afield. Their food menu isn't huge, but they've got a handful of breakfast sandwiches (bonus points for the all day breakfast!), with a few other lunch options. I've gotten their standard breakfast sandwich a couple times now, and I don't need a Magic 8-Ball to tell me that it's also in my future! A fluffy egg comes topped with fresh lettuce and tomato, a slice of real cheddar, your choice of a maple or garlic aioli, as well as either bacon or avocado. The challah bun steals the show though, with its signature egg-iness, lightly crisp crust and a soft but supple crumb that supported the goodness within. I recently pulled myself away from this breakfast banger to try out one of their lunch sandwiches, the Italian cold cut. A few types of salami come between a delightfully airy focaccia, with your choice of cheese (Swiss for me) and flavoured mayo (garlic). Pickled red onion brightened things up with a lightly tart bite and paired well with the sweet and tangy red vinaigrette. It was a lunchtime classis that got punched up with quality components. The southern ends of Barrington/Hollis/Lower Water are chock full of caffeine slingers, but Terra Cafe checks all the boxes with its atmosphere, food and drinks.

Nice coffee shop/cafe on Barrington Street. Cool vibes insides. One of the best chocolate chip…read moremuffins I've had!!! Small seating area in the front. Friendly staff! What's not to like!!!

We ordered breakfast veggie wrap and the ultimate grilled cheese sandwich. Both were decent,…read morelimited veg options. Breakfast veggie wrap has eggs and avocados and one other veggies. Grilled cheese sandwich has Sun dried tomatoes and basil, provolone I suppose. Cafe mocha was nice.

We stumbled on to Café Lunette while walking along the water front in Halifax. It was so warm and…read morewelcoming. The interior is cheery, open and bright. Perfect for a nice lunch on a snowy day. The staff was warm, welcoming and very friendly. We both selected the Tuna Melt Panini. Service was prompt and presentation was appetizing. The panini exterior was crisp and crunchy, while the bread was soft and fresh on the inside. The tuna salad was rich, creamy and very tasty with lots of oozy cheddar cheese. The French Onion soup was hot, and tasty as well. The croutons were hard and crunchy; perfect for absorbing the delicious broth. After lunch we relaxed with cappuccino and a mocha. Both hot, perfectly drawn and very enjoyable. Definitely check this place out!

One of the best mochas in the city - every cup I've had at the cafe has been phenomenal…read more The ambience is warm, bright, clean, and has an element of subtle luxury. Food is extremely tasty, portion sizes seem to be fair for the price. Service is where this restaurant stands out - from servers to management, every single person at the cafe is tremendously polite and pleasant. Hands down some of the most professional staff-to-staff, and staff-to-customer interactions I've witnessed in a long time

This was just too cute of a store to walk by. It's on the boardwalk in Halifax…read more We went in and we greeted right away and saw these mangoes that were about 5 inches long. I asked what it was and he said it was mousse that was coated in a thin white chocolate and I'm assuming it will be a mango flavor. I can't believe this was not yet listed as a business so it might be New, but I didn't ask. Adorable store with outdoor and indoor seating and the outdoor tables had fire pits and blankets. They have a regular menu for Breakfast, Lunch etc. but their desert menu and items are all I bought.

Typically, I don't write reviews, but this experience was unusual enough to serve as a warning to…read moreother customers. When I arrived, there were only two other customers seated and two staff members working. I waited about five minutes before anyone acknowledged me at the counter. Once I finally placed my order, their debit machines stopped working due to a Wi-Fi issue normally a small, fixable problem. Instead, staff asked me to step outside with them while they tried to connect their payment terminal to a neighbouring business's Wi-Fi. This went on for nearly 15 minutes, with staff standing on the patio and repeatedly attempting to connect multiple machines to the neighbour's network. It was awkward, inappropriate, and honestly unprofessional. After all that, the transaction still didn't go through, and I left without the cupcake I had tried to buy. The manager barely apologized and seemed irritated that I had even tried to make a purchase. At no point was I offered the product as a courtesy or any kind of solution for the wasted time. The younger staff seemed polite and not at fault here- the issue is clearly a lack of management and proper equipment. Bring cash, a hotspot, or better yet, save yourself the hassle until they fix their system. I won't be returning.

Newly opened branch of this popular cafe in the Maritime Center - just opened earlier this month…read more Nice light filled and airy interior. Fantastic combo deals with sandwich, drink and pastry/soup/dessert. Value cannot be beat. The sandwich and pastry were quite tasty. Great downtown location - especially for the lunch time crowd!

The pasties are very good as is the other food. However, the sandwich bread to filling ratio is…read moreoff. The turkey sandwich has two pieces of turkey which is too little for the amount of bread it is made on. Otherwise, very tasty and great prices.

Great piece of fish and Caesar salad was excellent. Lots of bacon and creamy dressing.read more

We received recommendations for this cafe from locals that said it was good and cheap place for…read morebreakfast. It's located right off the touristy walking zone. On entry it's clearly a local hangout frequented by office workers and tradespeople. We ordered a simple breakfast. Eggs, bacon, home fries and coffee. The eggs were fine, the bacon was the thinnest I've ever had, the home fries were fine but the portion was small, the coffee was barely more than tinted water. As the saying goes, you get what you pay for.