Clean, friendly staff. Coffee and donuts were at the usual level for Tim Hortons. Huge parking lot…read more- which was surprisingly empty, everyone here seems to favour the drive through (24 cars when I counted, not a single person in line inside when I went in).

From the owner: Located at 118 South Albion Street, Amherst, NS, Tim Hortons is the perfect place to go for freshly…read morebrewed coffee. Our coffee is made with 100% Arabica beans, sourced from the world's most renowned growing regions. We also offer specialty beverages including lattes, cappuccinos, espresso, iced and frozen coffee, hot chocolate, tea and real fruit Quenchers. Grab a quick snack or delicious meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Enjoy our freshly cracked Canadian eggs until 4pm. Try one of our delectable baked goods; cookies, muffins, Timbits, and donuts including our delicious Dream Donuts. We also offer a range of soups; Chicken Noodle, Cream of Broccoli and Chili which goes great with our potato wedges made with Canadian potatoes.

Didn't spend a lot of time here. Cute bright and modern shop. Service was fine…read more I grabbed a drip coffee which was good. Hubs had a chai which he said was trash. The chocolate chip cookie was the star. Could have used more chocolate but overall great chewy texture.

Lovely coffee shop plus…read more Well planned interior has several different grouping areas making the space interesting to sit in and people watch. The decor is bright and cheerful, spacious in feel. If you look around you'll find area history on the walls. Staff are wonderful and knowledgeable about the products they serve. Coffee was excellent as were the baked goods we tried.

This was a find, cozy and quaint, serving good coffee and a nice but small selection of treats. We…read morewere on our way to the Hopewell Rocks, when we found ourselves driving through Hillsboro. This spot was worthy of the stop. We ordered drinks - I got a chai latte just to be different. These folks are famous for their cinnamon buns, and we lucked into one fresh out of the oven. Delicious! The hubby got a cookie with a fudge filling which was also good. I would recommend this place.

Great food. If you're in Hillsboro, don't forget to stop by. The owners are super nice and the…read moreplace is spotless.

The Cackling Goose Market in Sackville is a great place to shop for organic, gluten free and…read morevegetarian foods, formerly Jacob's Larder. While in Sackville, we stopped in here for an afternoon break to check out the place. Located near Mt. Allison University, this unique market (in an old yellow house) offers a good selection of organic and gluten free groceries, health foods, and vegetarian products. They carry vitamins, dietary supplements, fair trade organic coffee, teas, cheeses, chutneys, salsa, buckwheat flour, bread mixes, lentils, flaxseed, organic baking mixes, organic molasses, ceramic teapots, handcrafted goods, and much more. The back of the market houses a cozy gluten free bakery cafe counter offering fresh gluten free & organic baked goods (focaccia thin buns, cinnamon buns, muffins, cookies, cakes, breads), sandwiches, soups, salads, fair trade organic coffees espresso, lattes, and real fruit smoothies. The menu is gluten free and vegetarian with vegan and dairy free options. There's seating along the back window and outside covered patio seating in front of the market. Before heading out, we shared two gingerbread cookies (organic & gluten free) for our light snack. The cookies were coated with granular sugar on the top which had a soft and very chewy dense texture and overall not sugary sweet. This fine "Goose" is definitely worth checking out!

Absolutely love this establishment. Having a family member that's celiac, this place is a dream…read morecome true for us. Great selection of products, friendly owners, fresh baked bread and confections that are all gluten free. Sheer perfection

Great little coffee shop with the best coffee in the valley, and I love the familiar faces. I do…read morestill miss the comfy red couch and being able to sit in with a friend to enjoy a cuppa and chat.

I was hoping to have coffee with a friend from away before she hit the highway. they don't have a…read morebathroom on property and I was told to go to the pharmacy across the road. I came back hoping for coffee and a snack ( muffin or scone etc) . they had no food items. I went to Foodland across the road to buy a box of fritters. I should have went down the road to Tim Hortons.

Pleasant surprised by the quality of the latte found in this small town. Staff seemed friendly and…read morepersonable and there were some snack/food options as well. There Are some chairs and tables for seating. Give it a shot and grab a cup!

Love this shop! Great options for breakfast- savory and sweet, and great coffee. A wonderful local…read morealternative. Highly recommend stopping in! (The spicy sausage roll with honey mustard dipping sauce was phenomenal.)

If you're looking for good coffee, this is the place to come. It could be just a little stronger…read morefor our liking, but still oodles better than a gross chain shop. Lots of options for baking that are made in house and quite tasty. Tiny little shop with two little tables outside but in a great location on the main road. There's paring out front on both sides of the road; just be mindful no parking signs.

What a great new addition to the village of Canning! A beautiful new coffee shop with excellent…read morecoffee and a good selection of delicious baked goods (the oat cakes and cinnamon rolls are amazing). Clean inviting space with lots of seating including a few outdoor tables. The place was almost full mid morning on a weekday so it seems to be a popular spot! Service was really friendly. They also have a small selection of local handicrafts and food products for sale. Would be wonderful if they could expand to offer breakfast and lunch options, but for now it's a delightful place to visit for coffee and a snack.

At last, a physical location for the great, strong coffee roasted by these folks. Previously only…read moreavailable at farmer markets and their roadside stand, you can now sit in and enjoy their great coffee with specialty options. They do have some baking that they bring in from Blockhouse bakery Boulangerie La Vemdéenne which is one of the best in the province. They also sell a small selection of coffee supplies/makers.

The brisket poutine was amazing! Service has always been friendly for us. Love the picnic tables,…read moretho a bit harder for disabled folks to sit.

Amherst does not really have seafood. For a Nova Scotia tourist, that's a faux pas on the town's…read morefault. Yelp said this was the best restaurant available, and I was quite intrigued by the idea of BBQ in Canada. Verdict: Similar to Dinosaur in NY, what I call "northern BBQ". Not the real Southern style, but what do you expect in Canada? The homemade sauces are great. The staff was very nice and let me try all five sauces to see - I didn't really want blueberry BBQ but just had to experience that flavour for myself. (Note proper Canadian spelling of "flavour.") Went with: * Pork ribs - A little overcooked, not falling off the bone. I know it's hard to get the pork to fall off, but two of the six ribs kinda worked so they're close. * Sweet n spicy sauce - Really nice BBQ sauce flavour. I recommend it. The hot sauce is just normal Tabasco style, not BBQ. * Potato salad - I like the idea, but some of those potato chunks were undercooked. Should all be smooth and crushy in my mouth, not crisp. * Chili - Wow, that's meaty. Really great stuff, interesting flavour. 5 stars. A bit mixed but I'm a BBQ snob in another country, and if you want BBQ you may not find a place this good in the entire Atlantic Time Zone. So sure, stop on in!