These folks really know and love their coffee, which is roasted on site and is excellent. You can…read moreenjoy it there (lots of seating) or take it away (several different blends are available, whole beans or ground to order). Lots of baked goods, too, although no pastries. We tried the oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies, which were pretty good.

The Halifax coffee recommendation from these guys was Espresso 46 on the North End…read more A GREAT recommendation. Wonderful coffee and a small, beautifully curated Farmer's Market/shop built in/next door with THE best selection of the most beautiful produce we've seen in all of the Maritimes!!!

Simple place for a meal at an affordable price. The portions are filling and good. The seafood clam…read morechowder was hot and full of seafood such as lobster, scallops, and clams. The place was filled with locals and had a casual atmosphere. Plenty of seating indoors. Service was friendly.

Not to sound like a snob or to put this place down in any way at all but, is this a date night…read moredestination - no. Is it a place that has a fantastic Seafood Chowder - Yes! The Seafood Basket with (fried) Haddock, Clams, Scallops and Coconut Shrimp with crispy fries was also a hit. Fancy dishes for the coleslaw, tartare sauce, ketchup and cocktail sauce - nope. Did I care - nope ! This unassuming restaurant attached to a garden shop was crowded the entire time we were there. It was around 2:30 in the afternoon on a Tuesday when we arrived and almost every table was taken the entire time. We were all full and couldn't eat dessert so we bought 3 different ones to take with us to have later. (This is later - the Bucket of Mud, the Coconut Cream Pie and the Chocolate Cake were all good to very good) If nearby, give it a try.

Excellent stop and must try the Dutch Panekoock. Very small but inviting with view to water from…read moredining room

Fantastic Place!! Think: Hot, steamy, crusty giant pancake!…read more 1. Don't let the word "pannekoek" distract you - when I ordered I asked for gluten free and the cook (CHEF) said he made gluten free pancakes (Pannekoek is a fancy word for more pancake than crepe) that were really good - and he was RIGHT! I had already had breakfast and I saw one of these - ordered it and took it with me. It was MAGNIFICIENT. I had it plain with powdered sugar and it was one of the best things I have ever eaten. I tore chunks of the steaming sweet dough and ate it in bite-size chunks as we drove with windows down with chilly wind wafting through. Oh, my friends got regular (not gluten free) waffles that they said were terrrific! 2. Don't let their web site photos influence you - the food is a thousand times better than the photos look! 3. Here is the reason we stopped. Our B&B gave us coupons for breakfast and we could use the coupon here or at The Clucking Hen. We wanted to check the places out so we stopped at the Dancing Moose and it was closed at the time. We peeked through the window and the cook (CHEF) saw us, unlocked the door, came out and said they were not open yet but "Do you need the ladies room? You are welcome to use it." Now, WHO is that nice these days? We didn't but we promised to come back so we did. We were the winners in that decision! 4. If you like, try this place. We had a great time and the food was wonderful! We went back and we will go back every time we go to Cabot Trail which will be frequent as we have visitors who come and want to see the Cabot Trail!

The food was delicious. The service was excellent. The restaurant is clean. Prices are reasonable…read more A great place to take family and friends when they are home on vacation.

This is quite possibly the best place in Cape Breton for breakfast! Cozy ambiance, friendly staff…read more You can just feel the friendliness when you enter. Real home fries. Get there early for breakfast.

Very friendly place. Great Guiness and food. Worth it. Had…read morethe soup and fish and chips. Good.

We rented a airb&b nearby and we're looking for nice easy food. We had a great time, food was good…read moreand service super nice! Definitely a great option in the area!

Good breakfast and delicious baked goods! Nice cafe that locals visit near Margaree on the Cabot…read moretrail. A relaxing place to enjoy a cup of coffee and meet some friendly Nova Scotian locals.

Excellent lunch stop on Cabot Trail South. We had the "Kicked Up BLT" Autumn Bisque, classic…read morelemonade and banana cake. Everything was made fresh and the kitchen really knows what they are doing! The multigrain bread used in the sandwich was airy, soft and slight nutty flavor. We got there late so the pastry and breads were pretty much gone so get there early if that's what brings you here. You get a number and your order is brought to your table. Service was efficient, friendly and no fuss. Atmosphere was like a busy coffee shop, with the same amount of noise you would expect. But there is outdoor seating for anyone with mobility issues or large groups. They even had live music starting just as we were leaving. Great experience!

We had some good food at the freight shed, but also had our order come out wrong. The wait took a…read morewhile, and in the end, we weren't sure it was worth it. I ordered the seafood fettuccine with no peppers, but it came with peppers anyway. The waiter remembered putting the order in without peppers, but the kitchen had messed up. They remade it, but when it came back out it had a very different presentation and seemed smaller. It no longer was served with bread, and it had less seafood. It was just odd. I had to sit there while the rest of my party had their food, just waiting for a long time. But the remade version did taste better, so I appreciated it. With the mixup, we found it very strange that the waiter did not apologize or offer to discount the meal or make it up in any way. The prices for the crab cakes also seemed very high! Compared to the other things we got, we were quite surprised with the small serving for the price. It was served with a smaller version of the house salad that I ordered as a side. The salad was good, but not worth the price, especially as the only thing paired with the crab cakes. Overall, I'd skip going here again. We appreciated that the outdoor seating was dog-friendly, but that was the only perk.

Great place to eat all around. The staff are the best, especially Michelle! SO appreciative of…read morehaving a nice place to eat year round!

I totally love the people and this little business. A dirty chai latte, and a ham breakfast…read moresandwich to get me filled and in my kayak. Thank you to all of you who work so hard, and are open year-round!

Quirky little place on Baddeck's main road. Excellent coffee. Limited menu with bagels, bagel…read moresandwiches, and paninis, but the sandwiches we ordered were delicious. Service was friendly and quick. Fortunately we arrived just before the cruise buses, which disgorge enough tourists to overwhelm most of the small businesses on "the strip." :(

Great home-style cooking with very friendly service with a charming diner vibe. I had the dinner…read morespecial: a meat pie with potatoes. Recommended.

Love the food here from the tea biscuits and rolls to turkey dinners. Spaghetti and meatballs are…read moreexcellent. oh and their pies and chocolate cake with boiled icing which I brought to my daughters for Thanksgiving dinner was so good it disap quickly.Nice treat to go for lunch or supper. Their pizzas are good too! Wonderful caring staff! We have been going there since it opened. child friendly as well- my grandson enjoys the chicken fingers. Nice quiet atmosphere.