My second experience here wasn't as great. The barista used dairy milk in both my husband and my…read morehot chocolate even though I specifically said almond milk and she acknowledged me. Thankfully hubby was watching and brought it to her attention. She wasn't rude or anything but she said she didn't recall us asking for almond milk. And then she changed her story and said she remembers us asking it for one but yet she made both with dairy so that didn't make sense. She did apologize and fixed the mistake but it felt like a lot of excuses when it was clearly her mistake. And then after all that, the hot chocolate tasted bitter and awful and not like chocolate whatsoever. First experience: The Tare Shop is absolutely stunning both outside and in. Part cafe, part store\bulk foods. There's not a lot of seating but as long as it's not overly busy it should be fine. The cafe is small but has a nice selection of drinks and offers almond milk. They keep a small selection of baked goods and usually has at least something vegan. The coolest fact is that they are a waste free store and proudly let you know by the plastic bags and coffee cups saved by shopping there. They also sell a good selection of eco-friendly items, such as, feminine hygiene products, bamboo toothbrushes, soaps and much more. The bulk foods wall has large glass jars with everything from beans to Good Parma vegan cheese to pretzels and laundry soap. The store is clean and cozy and there's plants everywhere which I love.

I used to be a regular customer of the Tare shop and really enjoyed it. Having moved out of the…read moreneighbourhood I hadn't been in for awhile. WOW was I ever disappointed!!! The staff member was flustered and not friendLucille or inviting. I looked around, had to ask for assistance (only person in the shop) She answered my questions from behind the cash. The items I wanted were not in stock. "NO" was the only thing she said. I asked for a coffee and she she replied "NO we don't have that!" I was surprised and said"You don't have coffee?!?" Then she said ... "oh yeah we have cold brew." Can I have one?!? Shocked at this point. She then proceeded to line up three glasses and lecture me about TARE and everything would need to be weighed. I wanted to walk out but desperately needed a caffeine fix! ok I'll take the large one with cream. Rolls her eyes and says" we don't do cream here, dairy alternatives only." I took the coffee with coconut milk and a samosa. She took the tongs and handed me the samosa. A plate? Again .... No its a to go item only, do you have your own bag? We are waste free don't you know? " Certainly you must have a brown bag.... She takes the Samosa and bag (not in) with tongs and hands it to me. Worst experience I've had in a long time. I can still shop at a zero waste store and not be shamed about it. I felt judged and extremely uncomfortable. You need to do better TARE SHOP. Will not be returning and spreading the word.

Gateaux Rose, I want to give you 5 stars yo, you're everything I like in a consumable product:…read morelocal, up and coming, and you make cupcakes! So, here's the deal with Gateaux Rose as far as I can gather: They are a new bakery in Halifax currently operating without a shop front HOWEVER they have a kick ass website where you can see all sorts of details pertaining to their own unique cake menu (past work), pricing and my favorite: recipes! Having stumbled upon the Gateaux Rose website a couple days ago (and with a trip to see the extended familia in my very close future) I decided to venture a go at one of their recipes, and more specifically: Thanksgiving browned butter sweet potato cupcakes with whipped cream cloud frosting. Bitting off more than I can chew you say? You might be right... Gateaux Rose, I could have really used a 'yield' amount. ie- this recipe will make so many friggin cupcakes that you will run out of little 'cake tins to cook them in and will be flogging cupcakes at random strangers in the hopes of keeping your weight to within 10 lbs of whatever you weighed p.c.e. (pre-cupcake endeavor) Really... i'm headed to see family and this is still an obscene number of cupcakes to have around even dispersed amongst a group. Come to think of it, there's one more detail that would have been really relevant: a bake temperature and bake time? Assume this detail didn't quite make it onto the website but that's ok becccaauuuseee... THESE CUPCAKES ARE AMAZING!!! My icing didn't turn out as pretty as yours G.R. folk but I appreciated your little tips about how to tell when my sugar was done cookin' and such: 'it'll look like a gummy ball at the bottom of a cup of water' was surprisingly accurate. Gateaux Rose does all sorts of speciality orders whether it be a birthday, baby shower or any other celebration this is definitely the new spot in town to try out! The thing I liked a lot about the orders pictured on the website was that they were all unique and individual and seemed to have been created with a specific person in mind. ie- no stock 'this is how we do a wedding cake' sorta stuff. The folks at G.R. can also be found some Saturday's (check their website) at the Brewery Market! I really love your online recipes too G.R. but a simplified version of some things would be useful for those of us that don't tend to have: cream of tartar and honeyed dates hanging around. Great cupcakes! Can't wait to try a market morsel of your own baking!

Gateaux Rose makes the best cupcakes in Halifax. They're made with imagination and a lot of love…read more Try walking by their Brewery Market stall and turning down one their perfect, pretty desserts. It's near impossible. They made me a batch of cupcakes that really stole the show at my family's Christmas dinner. Turkey? Great. Veggies? Tasty. But then I produced a tray of cupcakes FILLED WITH SALTED CARAMEL and topped with a citrus mousse. Holy Cats! Gateaux Rose is also different because the ladies who make the goodies are NSCAD grads. Their cupcakes look as good as they taste, with intricate designs and wee marzipan accessories. Basically, I'm in love with these cupcakes and want to marry them and have a life-long, fulfilling relationship. We'd be so happy together!

Really good boba but rest of drinks were sad. Classic bubble tea was watery. Fruit tea lacked fresh…read morefruit. Syrups are so 1990s.

I ordered an apple green tea and received a jasmine one, which was disgusting by the way. Then, the…read moreperson who took my order denied it and blamed it on me, refusing to apologize or to give me another one. They asked of me that I buy another one (It cost 7$) This store also does not take cash. I do not recommend, the one on Barrington St is way better.

Treats Cafe is another one of those places that serves it's purpose, but not much more. The cafe is…read morea decent spot to grab a quick coffee or treat if you work in 1505, but it's certainly not a place you would go out of your way to frequent. The staff is friendly and there is plenty of seating. They claim to have free wi-fi, but the only signals I was able to pick up were an "Aliant Hot Spot," which is not free, and a weak wireless signal from a conference center upstairs. Still, as I said, it serves it's purpose for those of us who frequent 1505 Barrington. If you need a quick snack or coffee, Treats Cafe is your best option...and your only option.

Treats offers the spectrum of comfort foods. Cookies, muffins, coffee, sammies, and salads are all…read moreavailable for a quick grab and go. Located in the Scotia Square mall, it may be a faster spot to get your fix than the busy hotbeds of Second Cup and Starbucks. They serve a modest selection of java, including a few specialty coffees. Treats are tasty and slightly less than Starbucks prices; although, with the abundance of Scotia Square offerings, Treats doesn't exactly bring anything stand-out to the table. A cookie is a cookie. But is a coffee just a coffee? Treats is a guaranteed quick fix, but if you're looking for something ultra grande, it may not quench all cravings.

Really great customer service! We were greeted immediately by the barista who was very nice and…read morefriendly. We got a range of coffees (latte, drip, cold brew), everything was great!

A mean cup of coffee, lots of seating, including outdoors, they even have a drive thru…read more The folks are nice as well.

Raw chocolate is a great antioxidant - good for your heart, your brain and everything else. So…read moreit's a good thing that Rawthentic Chocolate makes such tasty treats with organic cacao beans and other incredibly healthy and raw ingredients. You can find them on Saturday at the Halifax Farmers Market, in the same area as Julien's Bakery, plus a bunch of other shops around town. I find it a terrific treat to get me through the crowds at the market. And I don't even have to feel guilty.

My favorite here was the coconut chocolate, it was good, hard to believe it is actually good for…read moreyou. Yes this is the Healthy Chocolate. So you can eat without feeling any guilt. There is several selections to choose from, the other one I liked was the Orange Chocolate. They do have samples however they disappear as fast as the girl can cut them.

Free wifi One baby high chair but no change table in the…read morebathroom. But freezers overflowing into the main seating area?... And a Christmas tree set up in July? No customers but dishes left out. Ultimately the attitude of the service is what gives this place such a low rating. I'm big on service with AT least a smile. Had bad vibes as soon as we walked in, and even after we started placing an order their attitude was detestable. .... And this is why there is another bubble tea place right across the street and that's where my future business will go.

Despite the bad reviews, I've never had a problem with the waitress. I got drinks and they were…read moregreat. The cups were cute, and you could adjust how sweet and cold you wanted it to be, so I'm not sure why some people said it was too sweet. ZenQ is a nice place for drinks.

Have been a regular customer of this establishment for over a year now visiting daily at lunch…read moreduring the week. The food menu is fantastic offering a selection of sandwiches, paninis, salads, sweet treats / baked treats and a soup of the day. The tea menu is vast offing over 10 different flavors of tea. They serve both medium and dark roast organic coffee and a variety of coffee drinks (iced, espresso, cappuccino, latte, etc). Smoothies are also available and you can get protein added for a small price addition. If I had to recommend a specific item on the menu id say go for a Chicken Parmesan or Turkey Bacon Club panini with a side Quinoa salad, along with a dark roast coffee. If it wasn't for Nu Café, I'd have to leave Sackville for my coffee fix. Thank you Nu Café for your wonderful addition to Sackville!

This great little coffee shop in Lower Sackville is a welcome addition to the area. They have a…read morevariety of baked goods (muffins, oatcakes, brownies), coffee and tea, soups, salads, sandwiches, smoothies.... There's something for everyone! The space is quaint and tastefully decorated. The service is great too! I haven't been going for long but they remember me by name. If you're in the area skip the chain coffee and go see them. It'll be well worth it!