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    Masstown Market

    4.0 (29 reviews)
    InexpensiveDepartment Stores
    Open 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Mush vs lobster claw meat.

    We were excited to go to this market on our way to Halifax from Moncton. We arrived at 6 PM. Entered via the fruit and vegi area and found it all clean and seemed fresh. Prices however were higher than the local supermarkets. Including dairy and dry goods I didn't see anything spectacular as to choices. The prepared food area seemed ok for sandwiches. The bakery was empty which saddened us because that was why we stopped. Only a few rolls and prepared sweet breads such as muffins. Well on to the promised lobster dinner. It was a food truck outside and in the rain. Not a single dry table. So we went to the seafood market in search of frozen shelled lobster. At almost $40 CAD/pound we went for it and decided to make our on lobster rolls. See the pictures more than 1/2 the lobster was mushy ground up Lobster much to our disappointment. I had to separate the claw meat out and made our rolls. See pictures. Yep not stopping here again!

    They have sheese!
    Ashley L.

    What a unique place. Part grocery store, part cafe, part gift shop. There's lots of cool things to discover in the middle of nowhere. We've made a habit of stopping here on our trips to New Brunswick. It's usually a busy spot so parking can sometimes be tough but they have lots of goodies if you need a snack for the road. Vegans are even able to find some goodies.

    Ashlee F.

    A random winter, err spring, road trip brought us to Masstown Market. Half because we wanted to wave to the NS Webcam, half because we heard they serve delicious seafood chowder. They do! It was lunch time when we arrived and the cafeteria end of the market was crawling with hungry people! We both has a bowl of seafood chowder and a half sandwich. The sandwiches are made on your choice of fresh homemade bread and top with 'real' meat; nothing processed here! I had turkey on white with honey mustard, it was perfection! A tea biscuit came with my seafood chowder and I ended up buying a pack of them to rake home; they were that good! We were very impressed with the prices and wish it was realistic to drive there for lunch everyday! We briefly browsed around their grocery goods and gift shop; this place is certainly a gem and worth stopping in! I can't wait to road trip there again, hopefully in warmer weather;!

    Bethany J.

    Masstown Market is a great place to stop on your sojourn through Nova Scotia. Almost anyone who travels regularly in the Nova Scotia corridor knows about Masstown - it's *the* place to stop when you're on the road. Originally starting life as an ice cream stand and produce market, Masstown Market has grown to encompass a variety of offerings. There's a deli, a produce market, a limited grocery section, seasonal plants, gifts, jewelry ... and don't forget the lunch counter! Masstown's lunches are legendary. Sandwiches, salads and soups - including chowder! - are on offer all day. Prices are reasonable and servings are hearty, which is what you need when you're trying to put as many miles behind you as possible. Because it has such high turnover in clientele, sometimes the facilities aren't as hygienic as you might like. This is usually corrected quite quickly, however, and that's all you can ask for. If you're pushing through from Halifax to points west (or coming back home!), break your drive at the Masstown Market. You'll be glad you did!

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    I got in a fight there once, got banned. But other then that it was a good experience, story I can tell the grand kids

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    It combines all the best things: baked goods, ice cream, and the NSLC.

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    Masstown Market - deptstores - Updated May 2026

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