I discovered this place after a friend told me about it and my friend and I have made it a weekly…read morestop recently. Attached to the historic brewery market. Part craft/art supply store, part teahouse, combined equal perfection. I think absolutely everything about this place is adorable. The art supply area of the store has cute postcards, stamps, stickers, journals, planners, pens, jewelry beads, tea sets and so much more. The teahouse portion offers hot beverages, as well as, vegan and nonvegan light food fare. Vegan options include a rice, seaweed and mushroom soup (doesn't sound like much but it's actually delicious), a fruit breakfast bowl with rice, green onion and seasame pancakes and candied walnuts. They also offer soy milk for drinks or to bring home. The gentleman who has always been working when we have gone (I believe he's also the owner) is very nice as well. They have a nice seating area and my favourite spot is the window where there are stools. There's a little rock garden with adorable plants and cacti. It's simply heavenly. Prices are also very reasonable. It is probably my new favourite place to relax.

Disclaimer: I haven't experienced the tea house portion of Yu Yo yet. I was drawn in for the crafty…read morebits, and oh boy are there lots of crafty bits! The room is divided between the craft section and the tea house, where there are tons of different types of tea and lots of places to sit and sip, or craft away to your hearts content. The art/craft section sells just about everything you could want from washi tape to brushes. I really need to make a point of going in again and having a more thorough look because I got so excited about the washi tape that I didn't look as closely as I wanted. I bought a couple of tea samples to take home with me as well and the green tea is delicious! Man...this is really reminding me that I've got to go back and have tea!

I love myself a good cup of tea. Sawadee has so much to offer with it's gorgeous furniture, unique…read moretrinkets, wall art, variety of tea, friendly service and overall atmosphere. Walking in I immediately fell in love. The soothing fountain, wooden elephant chair and massive wall lined with tea were the first things to catch my eye. They have lots of cool things for sale from tea sets, to pillows, to singing bowls, ginger chews and other tea merchandise. We ordered a peach rooibos tea and took a seat upstairs. You get a view of the whole shop from up there which I simply love. The two people working were both very nice and happy to answer our questions. The tea was lovely as well. This is one of my new favourite spots I think. I definitely plan on going back.

Holy tea party heaven! Sawadee is a super charming teashop, with every tea accessory one could…read moreimagine. I popped in today on a lovely walk through Granville Street and was taken with all of the lovely goods for purchase. There are hundreds of loose teas, dozens of tea sets in every shape, color and design, as well as candles and incense. They even have Buddhist wares available and a few different areas around the shop to sit and enjoy the calming space. The owner was very kind and the whole experience left me feeling simply wonderful. Sawadee is a great place for gift shopping and acquiring every kind of tea under the sun.

Really enjoyed the afternoon tea with a group of friends. The teas were remarkable. The atmosphere…read morewas eclectic and fun and the local delicacies were incredible. I thought that maybe there wouldn't be enough to eat but WOW it was a meal. Strongly recommend!!

From the owner: Located just steps from the iconic Citadel Hill, Eastern Tea Bar offers a unique blend of a tea…read morehouse and vintage market. Discover a curated collection of vintage and artisan collectibles and vinyl records that add a nostalgic touch to your visit. Pop in for a delightful afternoon tea experience on weekends and enjoy our signature Citadel Tea blend with scones and clotted cream with jam! See you soon.

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!

I have been coming here since I was pretty much half my age with my mom and my son was half his age…read more- or not even born! It's seeming more corporate like price wise and not as homey as it used to be- I still enjoy a good tea room but doubt I'd be running here unfortunately based on the prices as before i remember getting 2 scones + tea and the jam/ cream for 7.95$ now it's one scone etc- i understand prices absolutely but I also enjoyed it when everything was home made including the old cute menu - maybe it still is it's been awhile so I'll check out again

Super cute is the best way I can describe this lovely little tea room located in the Cole Harbour…read moreHeritage Farm. I came here for lunch with my mom and sister and was pleasantly surprised. The place is quite small and we were lucky to get a table. Most of the other patrons were 60+ so it's a great place to take mom or nana. The decor is rustic, much like you would expect for a tea room on a farm. Mom ordered the quiche, which was lovely and my sister ordered the homemade beans which she'd had on a previous visit and was opting for again, being that they were so good. The beans came with a home made tea biscuit which was impressive. These can be a tough one to master! I had a roast beef sandwhich that was good, but I would have preferred to have had one of the other delicious looking meals at the table. Service was good, they were very busy and possibly a little understaffed, but food came out at a good pace. There is a selection of home made desserts as well that looked really yummy. Apparently there is tea served at 2 each afternoon. There is a cute little gift shop inside as well with a bunch of fun little items to browse. A little gem in Cole Harbour!

Top Tea Mini is on the lower level of Spring Garden Place. It's in the food court. It's not well…read moremarked though. I think they must have been in the process of replacing the sign when I visited because there was no signage. I got the Mango "Cold Fried" yogurt ($8.45) and it was great. They pour liquid yogurt on this cold metal plate and the yogurt freezes and they break it up into pieces and put it in a cup. I initially wanted the Strawberry one, but they said they ran out of it, so I got the Mango one instead. The mango one had chunks of mango in it, as well as raisins. The texture was cool. It's a bit chewier than regular frozen yogurt, if that makes sense. It tastes like the ice cream that's made using liquid nitrogen. I really liked it, but I can see how some people may prefer traditional frozen yogurt. It took a while for them to make it because they had to wait for the machine to get cold enough. The wait was worth it though. Service was courteous. However, I think they raised the prices from what's on the menu board or they over charged me because I was charged over $10 (after taxes, before tip) for it. I'm from Ontario, so I just assumed that taxes in Nova Scotia were super high, but I later discovered Nova Scotia taxes are 15% so that wouldn't have brought the price to over $10. Anyway, it's something that I noticed, but seems to happen at a lot of places these days, not just in Nova Scotia, but also back home in Ontario. It's a bit pricey, although the portion is quite large. Good for a sometimes treat ;)

TL;DR/The Short Version: Good bubble tea not far from the waterfront…read more The Longer Version: I stopped by and got a small Brown Sugar Bubble Taro Milk ($6.49). I had initially wanted to get it without added sugar but I was advised that the sugar level of this drink was fixed. Fortunately, I didn't find it too sweet at all. The mashed taro is sweetened and the brown sugar tapioca pearls are sweet, but I don't think they added additional sugar to the milk, so I was a happy camper. The taro is warm, but even with the less ice I ordered, after I mixed up the drink it was sufficiently cold. Service was neutral, but efficient. The lone staff member seemed really disinterested in serving customers. I got my drink rather quickly. Although I noted I was the only customer in the store, lol. White Alley Bubble Tea is the only non-chain bubble tea that was within walking distance from our hotel room, so I really wanted to try it and I'm glad I did. I wasn't like blown away by my drink or anything, but I was happy. Decor is pretty minimalist but they have a few tables and chairs if you want to hang out. (188)

Tried here for the first time- as love bubble milk tea but like to try different places as my…read morefavourite is Chatime- Anyway this was right behind them with the boba/ milk tea and pudding drink!! So good, And nice Uber special for milk tea bogo!! Very sturdy cups too!

Cute little cake shop with friendly staff…read more The strawberry cake was light and delicious...perfect with a cup of tea. Unique and cozy deco. Definitely worth the stop in to try. While there, be sure to check out their interactive Instagram follower counter.

Love love this little spot. It's a cute little nook just off of spring garden. don't blink, you…read moremight miss the entrance.. especially if they don't have their sign out It's best to get there earlier in the day for the most options. They are friendly and helpful.