Filipino food is probably my favourite international cuisine, with its delicious mix of Asian and…read moreSpanish flavours, and while their fast food is much more American-ized than their more traditional stuff, it's its own little niche that deserves some love too! McJolly was started by Filipino immigrants who became restauranteurs in Halifax and takes its name from two of the most popular fast food chains in the Philippines. No guesses are needed for the prefix, but the second part may be less familiar for Maritimers - Jollibee. They're only just starting to expand in Canada, with about 30 locations across the country, and are known for their assorted menu of fried chicken, burgers, and Filipino-style spaghetti. The menu at McJolly is much the same, and I had the fried chicken section in my sights. I went for Comb Meal #3 - fried chicken, rice and your choice of coleslaw or corn (I chose the latter). I thought I was getting a lighter meal than some of the combos that have both rice and spaghetti, but when my tray was in front of me, the *four* pieces of chicken (two drumsticks and two thighs, go Team Dark Meat!) said otherwise! Hilariously, I was in a bit of a rush to get to a job interview, so I had to inhale this meal and couldn't quite give it the attention it deserved, but there were really only four different items - the chicken, steamed rice, corn and gravy. I won't play coy and leave it until the end of the review - the chicken was awesome! The coating was super crisp, and the meat within was moist and tender. I do wish Filipino fried chicken had more seasoning to it, but hey, well executed fried chicken is still a wonderful thing! The gravy had a pleasant peppery kick to it, and I slathered it over both the chicken and the rice. The small cup of corn was a bit of an afterthought, and I probably should have gone with the coleslaw on the off chance that it would be a vinegar-based dressing to have something to cut through the rich chicken, but it's likely mayo-based anyway. I love that Filipino food has really been blowing up in Halifax the past few years, and I'll definitely be doing a deep dive into it all, including a return visit to McJolly for the spaghetti next time!

Food was amazing . On point. Delicious. Pro tip: use the sriracha sauce with your rice!…read more 10/10 would recommend

What has happened to Harvey's? I remember the chain for serving cooked-to-order burgers of notably…read moresuperior quality. Feeling peckish after a shopping run at Bayer's Lake, I popped in to see how the intervening years since my last visit had affected the brand. Not well, I am sorry to report. Firstly, the burger, while perfectly fine and competitive with its many rivals, was nothing special. The fries were generic, though plentiful. In short, Harvey's no longer stands out from the many alternatives and to add insult to injury (and no fault of the restaurant), the clientele didn't add to the experience. Halifax is crying out for a truly gourmet burger experience, so if any Yelpers out there know of one, please share.

Food was god, burgers were a little dry, salad was okay at best, but the Funnel cake fries were…read moreridiculous. The amount of sauce depicted in the picture in comparison to what we received it little to none. All in all, meh.

The place looked somewhat clean and the employees were friendly. But this location is firmly…read moregouging in their costs. I'm from the US and the famed spicy chicken sandwich, a staple in the US for low-income folks costs $3.99. The cost here at this Canadian location? $11.50!!!!!! Even with US-to-Canadian money conversion, it's totally highway robbery! The sandwich is good, but not that good. Making extra money off the backs of others with less is never good for karma.

I enjoy Mary Brien's because the chicken isn't very greasy- it's tasty and I love the banana…read morepudding too!

Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia location. Very fast and…read morefriendly service. A bit of a discount to CAF veterans - Every I've tried so far is quite delicious. No cutlery given with takeout 'feast meals '. Take out doesn't always mean take home. Odd that the left door is the entrance while the right door is usually locked..why not unlock both ?

2nd try…read more Soooo mush better!!! Delicious.. wonder if it had anything to do with the toppings I got on at this time. And the trick is to let it sit for a while under the tin foil so everything melts and gets all gooey My recommendation : bacon cheeseburger lettuce tomato white onion Mayo ketchup... Unreal combo

My wife and I ordered a burger and hot dog on Saturday April 25th. All looked good however the bad…read morecame later that evening. Both of us had stomach issues. This was our first experience and probably our last.

@jasonsalwayshungThis big ass burrito cured my hungry problems big time! As I watched the creation…read moreof this beast the ingredient and sauce game kept getting more complementary and complex, the large whole wheat tortilla wrapped up Canadian Pulled Pork with a secret Jax Sauce a mix of warm south western flavours next the lettuce, spinach, smashed and black beans on Mexican rice mixed in with marble cheese and pickled onions as the sweet potato and corn joined i was in awe..guacamole, diced tomato and jalapeño the picante cranberry-pico, finished with mole and mango sour cream this was a certified banger 9.3#halifax #novascotia #canada #alwayshungry #foodcritic #foodie #worldjuniors

Came here on a super windy n rainy Saturday night, seeking a hearty bite for dinner. I wanted…read moresomething I could eat with my hands, but wouldn't make me feel like a greaseball. I've always heard great things so I came to try it out This definitely hit that spot! The dude serving was prompt to help me understand the menu, by giving a quick overview of each sauce/salsa and ingredient. I ended up getting him to pack almost everything into a small (whole wheat! Yea they have that here!) tortilla. I'm impressed by the whole experience. I got a Jax Chicken, with hot salsa, mole and buckin sauce and some veggies. The sweet potato was lit. But I feel like the rice could improve, and the menu could be greater FOR BURRITOS. It's weird to only see 1 type of burrito for each type of meat. Nevertheless, this is now one of my favourite burrito spots in Halifax. Didn't get a photo, but maybe next time

Perfect place to get a cheap ice cream. The service is alright, not outstanding but okay. The food…read moreis always the same but their summer $1 ice cream is top notch.

worst halifax area mcdonalds. they messed up my order and then the staff were chatting about…read moremessing up another customer's order.

Very good fish and chips . Fries are very good. the fish and chips are good and very good seasonedread more

Great food!! The gazoo burger is always on point! This place is a definite stop on any drive…read morethrough porters lake.

The fries in the peanut oil are delicious and plentiful!…read more The grilled cheese could be bigger/ burgers good and options out of this world! Love the milkshakes any flavour will do here!!

5 guys is like a Macdonalds order left in the bag for a day then reheated in a microwave. But costs…read moretwice the price. My family of 4 all felt the same. 5guys was easily the worst burger and fries we've had in years. If you want something quick and cheap, just go to Macdonalds, Burger King, Dairy Queen -anything. They are all better and cheaper. If you want anything like the stuff that's described in all the signage throughout the space - like having the best burgers and fries you can buy - don't eat there. Turn around and spend a few dollars more at The Narrows or Salt and Ash or Darrell's. All of them are a few dollars more, however amazing and enjoyable. Great environments, tastes incredible with great ingredients. Don't waste your money at Five Guys.

Local burger chain with two locations - this is their one in Halifax (other is by Woodside ferry…read moreterminal in Dartmouth) Came for breakfast a couple of times - hard to beat the breakfast sandwich and coffee for four dollars these days. Can get a standard breakfast for five dollars. Found the sandwich quite tasty although a bit greasy. The coffee was so so. Will need to come back and try the burgers at some point which is their main gig!

Ordered original combo for takeout. Literally everyone after me got there food before I did. When…read moreI opened the bag at work there were no fries with the combo and the burger had a crappy dressing that I didn't order ... And it was lukewarm at best. Will never go back