Very cute place to stop by and have a coffee and some fabulous food! Glad we popped in. Don't let…read morethe clucking sound scare you when you enter!

This place may be good for a quick coffee or one of their pastries, but not full breakfasts…read more My eggs had a crunch to them. I was confused by this until I realized only a shell would realistically cause that. Swear I saw a hair, too. The potatoes were excessively bland. The bacon wasn't appetizing. I did love the toast, though! Service is terrible. The workers claimed it was because someone called off, but there was still no less than three or four of them in a place with around a dozen tables. They were all nice, but way too scattered. I probably spent 20 minutes longer here than I should have. Location: 4* Convenience: 1* Service: 1* Product/quality: 1* Aesthetics: 1*

Upon entering we were greeted warmly and offered assistance in selecting our options from the menu…read more The staff learned we were heading out on the Cabot Trail and began suggesting good routes and places to stop which made the entire experience feel more personal. The entire cafe has a cozy diner setup with plenty of seating. We decided to start the day with a simple bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich as well as a hot chocolate. The food was quickly prepared and brought to us. The hot chocolate was rich and warm while the sandwich was light yet filling. The cafe also offers boxed lunch options for the road which is a terrific option for travelers and visitors hitting the trail like us. My only complaint is that they were only open from Thursday to Monday, because I would easily return every morning!

The food is just alright, though I think a little pricey and overrated. We had a breakfast…read moresandwich, a Cuban, and a blueberry bread. The staff is very friendly and welcoming, the seating areas are inviting. There are many options for baked goods and it was exceptionally busy. It looks like they roast their own beans. We aren't coffee drinkers but I mentioned it if it were important to someone.

Best meal of my trip! Absolutely delicious. Had the crab cakes with a wonderful salad, followed by…read moresticky toffee pudding for dessert. Note: not really pudding, but more of a cake. Every bite each course was bursting with flavor. Just the right portion sizes. If I lived in Baddeck, I would eat here every week. Our server and our hostess were very charming and attentive. What a find!

The food was amazing. I had the broiled haddock and my wife had the halibut and scalloped…read more The service was good. No complaints at all. You will need reservation

This is definitely the place to be in Cape Breton if you are looking for a place that serves up the…read morelocal entertainment. We had received recommendations to go here if we were looking for local music from the information booth in Baddeck a few days before, and when we arrived in the area after travelling up over the Cape, it seemed like a good idea. We had already had a large lunch, so a big dinner wasn't really in our plans, but I still needed something so I settled on getting the chili, and was quite surprised to have served before me a bowl of chili that was excellent, beating out (in my not so humble opinion) some Triple-A rated chilis from Austin, Texas! This was just a very good chili! The jalapeño cornbread was a bit disappointing, as it was a bit dry and the jalapeño really didn't stand out at all. We had planned well, as there was lively entertainment that night with a fiddler who was holding her CD release party with help from one of the fiddlers from the Celtic Music Centre down in Judique. The pub itself is pleasant, and a place that you can just imagine locals going to all the time (and there were certainly locals there this evening). If I get back up into Cape Breton, I will certainly be returning to the Red Shoe Pub for another taste of what Cape Breton has to offer.

In a region with basically no real food options, this is was the best I went to outside of Baddeck…read more The food is quality, but is a bit mixed for taste. Comes off as being too try hard instead of natural, very counter the ambiance of the place. I felt totally scammed by the 'catch of the day.' Luxury restaurant price for sub par pub quality fish. Wish I got something else. Dessert was good, though. Service felt very rushed and panicked and struggled with the same lack of attentiveness this part of the continent is known for. Loved the live music, though. Fun experience that made the stop absolutely worthwhile and one I'd go back to. I'd just do the menu very differently next time. Location: 2* Convenience: 2* Service: 2* Product/quality: 2* Aesthetics: 3*

Absolutely the BEST burger, and fish and chips around. Also the "everything" fries are a meal into…read morethemselves...my mouth is watering while writing this, lol. These people work HARD to keep you happy, will pack up for take-out (really helpful sometimes), and are (THANK GOODNESS) open year round.

Terrible attitude & service. We arrived at 6:20pm and the server ignored us. The door was locked…read moreeven though the opening hours were 11am to 7pm. We wanted takeouts!

The food was great. Fresh lobster right from the waters behind the restaurant. Great view. Great…read moreservice. I would highly recommend this local restaurant.

Lobster Galley is under new ownership effective June 2025 and the New owner, Dale, is a local…read morelobster fisherman. All the seafood is locally sourced, Dale personally catches all the lobster that is freshly prepared each day. Everyone was very friendly and professional. Our server, Allison, was very personable and took very good care of us. The seafood chowder is the best I've ever eaten. I had the ceaser salad with lobster and my husband had a lobster dinner. Everything was fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant.

We walked in on a rainy Monday morning around 9am for breakfast. The appearance inside was updated…read moreand had a cozy feel. Big TVs behind a full bar. The train track above the bar was cool to look at. Service was quick and friendly. Ordered Americano coffee and water which was presented in a glass coffee cup on a silver platter. The 2 egg breakfast did not disappoint. Very nice way to get the day going before heading out for golf at Cabot.

Good food reasonable price snd BERY helpful service! We were hungry, somewhat lost and out of…read moresorts. The food snd the assistance in finding lodging saved tge day!

In a town with not even half a dozen food options, I probably picked the worst one…read more The food is mediocre. It's made pretty well, but this is very much one of those places that tries to be different for the sake of being different. Given that their competition is an old bar and hotel, this is a weird choice that makes just eating that granola bar you packed a whole lot more appealing. I didn't actually like a single thing I got. Despite this, this place was packed, and it was LOUD. The entire restaurant is a medium sized room with no barriers or sections and a hallway leading to bathrooms, and it was probably the loudest I've ever been to. They have outdoor seating, but seem reluctant to use it for some reason. Skipped out on dessert just to get away from the rude and sickly guests, and taking the hint from everything else I ordered that it would probably be bad too. Servers were okay. One girl in particular had a demeanor and courtesy to her that ended up being the only real positive of my time here. But, tending to my water needs isn't enough, even if done well. Wish I read the reviews instead of picking a place based on food scarcity of the area. Location: 2* Convenience: 1* Service: 2* Product/quality: 2* Aesthetics: 1*

Simply put, disappointing. The chowder was skimpy and watery, the tuna tartare had about 12 g of…read moretuna and cost $24, and the kids drinks, namely Shirley Temples, came without orange juice: a five dollar water with a splash of grenadine. The decor and setting are very nice, so that merits one star, but if this place is going to survive, it needs several tweaks.