We discovered the Barn this morning! What a great place for coffee and pastries. And a place to…read morecatch up with friends or make new friends. I had the banana nut muffin and is was truly the best banana nut muffin I've ever had! It had a mix of nuts, seeds, a smattering of mini chocolate chips and a drizzle of icing. Add a light shake of sea salt, and you have found my ideal breakfast treat. My husband had the apple cinnamon crumble muffin. We made an audible "mmmm" on his first bite. Our Americano and latte were exactly as we hoped. If you have time to linger, go upstairs and sit on one large leather couches. We met some native Nova Scotians and never felt rushed. And if we were made of money I would have bought one of the beautiful hand-dyed silk scarves on sale one the first floor. Thank goodness we are here in Mahone Bay for a while... we shall return!

My husband and I visited here this morning for a quick bite to eat and some coffee. He ordered the…read morejalapeno chive scone and an Americano, I ordered the raspberry orange white chocolate scone and a chocolate espresso mocha. Everything was delicious, the staff were pleasant and friendly, and the overall vibe of the atmosphere was incredibly calming and relaxing. They also sell various coffees and teas as well as gifts. This is a great spot to go to to relax or socialize, and we'll definitely be back the next time we visit the area.

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 waitress that worked there when my husband and two friends were there was rude. She slapped the…read moremenu down and assumed we were there for lunch, so she said "we don't have lunch on yet!". I said " that's OK. We were here for coffee and a muffin." She walked away and she got the young man to serve. He was so friendly!

From the owner: Owned and operated by Wheaton's, you can find Cider Press Cafe at our store in Berwick, NSread more

There's a debate among reviewers about what makes a good sticky bun. The reviews here are good…read moreguidance. If your taste runs sweet, these might be "ok" to you: they are not slathered in sticky stuff and would probably disappoint if your taste runs toward Paula Deen. Calling them dinner rolls is a misrepresentation, though. They resembled swedish cinnamon buns with a syrup on top. Their moderate level of sweetness was a good thing to me. You could enjoy them with coffee, but coffee isn't obligatory to cut the sweet. The doughnut was a doughnut. Considering this is a pretty remote location and Kelly's has been operating for 40 years, they definitely are doing something right. Service was pleasant and efficient, and appreciated.

This place is well known for their sticky buns. It's like a cinnamon roll, but there are BIG…read moredifferences. There's no icing on top, there's no cinnamon paste throughout the bun. The sticky bun instead have their paste on top of their bun and gets melted when baked. I prefer this over the cinnamon bun as cinnamon buns are often too strong on the cinnamon and too sweet. It was a great dessert to have on a rainy day after eating lobster.

Great local spot. Affordable pricing. Great food. Friendly service. Fantastic atmosphere. Quick…read moreservice. Knowledgable.

I dropped in here a week ago and ordered the Mediterranean panini sandwich without onion. It seemed…read moreto be an easy order. When it came, the side was listed on the menu as vegetables. I got three slim Julien slices of carrot. Nothing to really complain about, also nothing to write home about either. Getting to the sandwich, I had one bite and immediately spit it into a napkin. I opened it and it was filled with green peppers. The waitress came by and I asked why the green peppers, the menu states "sweet bell peppers". I asked for red or green peppers and she took it away to fix the sandwich. They didn't give me a new sandwich, they picked off the green peppers and replaced them with red peppers. It was not great as it was no longer hot, but edible. I had some difficulty eating as I couldn't get the image of someone's fingers picking out the green peppers. Here is the kicker, while I was waiting for the disassembly and reassembly of my sandwich the manager came by with a menu. She pointed out the sandwich comes with bell peppers and green peppers are bell peppers. Although that is on it's face true. The menu states "sweet bell peppers ". This clearly refers to ripe bell peppers as red, orange and yellow that are ripe and sweet. Contrasting this is the green bell peppers as that is bitter or sharp it it's flavour and liked by those that prefer this bitterness. The manager was simply demonstrating she didn't know or care enough to know the difference between the menu and the substitution of green peppers. Thanks for coming to my Ted Talk.

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.

Excellent selection of soups and dishes to take home. It's relocated to the corner near Noggins…read moreFarms and is take out only although they do have some picnic benches outside. Nice selection of handicrafts and gourmet foods available including many gluten sensitive items. Warning the macaroons are addictive !

Amazing place for lunch! They have a great selection of wraps, sandwiches and salads. I had the…read morecurry chicken, it was delicious. Generous portions and reasonable prices. Good service. Very minor gripe- I would have liked to have been offered a refill on my coffee. The location is a bit out of the way, and the place doesn't look like much from the outside, but the inside is great, filled with local art work and beautiful wooden tables with stones embedded in them. There's also live music over the lunch hour most days which is a nice treat. I might suggest they get a new high chair, as the one available didn't have a harness to secure my squirmy little one... There was a tempting selection of baked goods on offer as well, and they also had a good selection of single portion frozen meals you could take home with you. Definitely one of my favourite lunch spots when visiting the area!

Best coffee on the whole South Shore! Hardly any signage, a local gem. Accessible! (go up the side…read moreof the building and there's a ramp!) I've tried them all, in Lunenburg, including the new Barn. Hands down Number Nine is the most awesome espresso and coffee in the coolest space. Lovely barristas. Place is is owned by a singer, and artists (and locals like boatmakers!) are regulars. Music always great but not obtrusive, peaceful vibe. Charming as heck. Highly recommend this third-wave coffee joint. Don't miss it if you come to Lunenburg! In a historic old grey house. Sometimes a line-up, but it's worth it, so chat with others while you wait and relax. (Also a gorgeous, accessible ramp back garden area - you can bring your dog!) 135 Montague, on the main drag next to a small record store.

Perfect latte in a quaint converted home with individual rooms for sitting. Mostly vegan options…read morefor baked goods - vegan cinnamon rolls, vegan Nanaimo bars, scones. My personal preference would be to have more baked goods that are moist or light that paired better with coffee.

Amazing service. Went every day and cute place to sit and read. Loved their pasties!!!read more

Charts Cafe makes extraordinary pastries. You can't go wrong: nothing they make is disappointing…read more Everything is a wonderful experience. Charts is a gem and an asset to Wolfville and the Valley.

Awesome little coffee shop. Fresh baked munchies, fresh roasted coffee, even the wi-fi past word…read moreis "fresh". In my books, they get a 5th star just for operating beside a tim hortons. Go local indi cafes! The latte was divine, fresh ground espresso, perfect temp milk and a lovely leaf on the top for presentation. The decor is wonderful. Tables and chairs, benches, a small couch and arm chair... this place screams come in and chill out with us. Local art decorate the walls, and they have a collage photo frames with what I imagine are their regular customers (I'm totally stealing this idea by the way).

I Love Tan Coffee shop in Wolfville and Kentville! Great little coffee shop with a great location,…read moreamazing service and a great selection of baked goods and lunch fare. The coffee is always fresh. Although not very big, they offer free wi-fi and is a great place to grab a coffee and chill or meet up with business associates and friends