This cute little spot is located in a surprisingly nice-looking strip mall at the top of Prince…read moreAlbert. The wood-heavy interior leans into its titular theme, and the waterside setting by Lake Banook tracks as well. They've got a small lunch menu, but I've generally stuck to coffee and their rotating selection of baked goods. I really enjoyed a glazed blueberry scone, with its lightly crisp exterior and moist interior, and while the glaze wasn't necessary, it was certainly appreciated! They also have a good supply (re. more than one option) of gluten-free treats, and their lemon square is one of my wife's go-tos. On the coffee side...well let's say I'm not a fan of Laughing Whale. It'll keep you awake, but black coffee here is just not up to par with the high bar set by other Dartmouth cafes.

Recommended by a local. Everyone enjoyed their scones, quiche and grilled cheese. Overlooking a…read morelake where kayaking races are held. Service was prompt and polite.

There's a lot to be said for having a good lunch spot within walking distance of your home, so when…read moremy wife and I moved into the Sullivan's Pond area, we quickly took advantage of Souper Duper's proximity to us. The buffalo chicken soup was one of their daily specials, with a mix of cheesy creaminess and heat that contrasted well. A side of mac and cheese topped with Doritos (they have eight topping options!) was an indulgent addition to my meal, and that ooey-gooey cheese helped tame the spice of the soup. The noodles were supple and tender, and not at all mushy from sitting around in a warming tray all day like some spots. Conveniently, they also have a bunch of frozen soups to take home and keep for a rainy (re. too-lazy-to-cook) day. My wife and have tried several, including chicken and tomato bisque, potato and corn chowder, donair (!) and cream of mushroom, and the flavours are always fantastic! Souper Douper is doing the "simple" things right, and they bring a lot to their customers and community, one bowl of soup at a time.

I have wanting to order from here for over a year, and today we did!…read moreI live it Sackville and got it delivered to us. The delivery was quick and the food hot and yummy. I had the half Ruben on rye with the tomato basil soup, I found the soup a bit salty but maybe its me because i dont use salt on anything. My youngest daughter had the corn chowder and the BLT, and enjoyed it very much. My other had the Beef and Barley and devoured every spoonful. I sampled all the soups and found filling and so tasty. I will be a regular for sure.!!! Thanks for a wonderful lunch souper duper!!!!

I will go to my grave regretting that I never got to sample Lemon Dogs' famed tacos at their stand…read morein Shubie Park, thanks to moving away from Halifax and not having a car when I was here. However, now that my wife and I have moved back to the city and have motorized transportation, both a walk in Shubie and a meal at the new resident of the food stand, Bao Journey, were on my radar. Bao Journey started out as a stall slinging their wares at farmers markets in the city, but took the leap to a more permanent location when the spot at Shubie Park opened up. We arrived in the mid-afternoon on a sunny weekend day, and there was a steady stream of people coming and going with varying degrees of refreshment and sustenance. Of course, you can't be a food shack in a park in Canada without crowd pleaser like ice cream, cold drinks and fries, but beyond those basics is where their menu gets interesting. Of course, there's a few different versions of their namesake item, bao - BBQ pork, chicken, vegetable and egg custard. Other Asian options include zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), pan fried dumplings, fried shrimp or pork siu mai, chow mein, sesame balls, both spring and egg rolls, and several types of Taiwanese omelettes. We weren't looking a full meal, so we went with the pan-fried dumplings and a BBQ pork bao, as well as a lemonade. We got the lemonade and bao right away, but the dumplings were cooked to order, so they took about 15 minutes. The lemonade tasted homemade and hit the spot on a hot, summer day. Our bao was a textbook example of a great bao - pleasantly chewy dough, with a perfect ratio of dough to filling, and the filling itself had tender, toothsome chunks of cha siu and that signature sauce that's sweet, savoury and a little salty. The only downside was that we had only bought the one to share! The pan-fried dumplings took a little time, but they were worth it. They were round dumplings, pleated in a similar fashion to xiao long bao (soup dumplings), and although they were quite juicy, I wouldn't say they were at a soup dumpling level. The meat was tender and flavourful, and the dipping sauce had a noticeable layer of sweetness. A second visit to Bao Journey found my wife and I there in the fall, during the last few weeks of their season. The Taiwanese omelettes were 86'd for the remainder of the season, so we decided to try out their chow mein with minced pork, and since it was the right season, a mooncake! The cute mooncake was ready right away, while the noodles were cooked to order. It was made with a cute little animal-shaped mold, and of the three fillings that were available, I went with the egg custard. It was generously filled, and the smooth and rich egg custard was a nice little pre-entrée dessert. The noodles didn't take too long since they weren't as busy as they would have been on a summer day, and we eagerly dug in when they were ready. The noodles and veg had a little hit of wok hei to them, and a dark, soy-based sauce covered the noodles in savoury and salty goodness. The minced pork was on the side doing its own thing, so we scooped it onto the noodles as we went, and it was impressively tender without being overcooked like some meat-based sauces can be. Happily satiated, we continued through the park, taking in the fresh air and beautiful fall colours. I'm glad that Shubie Park is attracting food vendors that go beyond the lowest common food denominator, and I'm looking forward to many future hikes that will hopefully be fueled by Bao Journey.

The food in this place is amazing. Every single person in my party enjoyed their dish. I order the…read moreeggs Benny. It had the perfect balance of flavor and amount of food. The egg was perfectly yolkie, and together with the ham and seasonings, made it a fantastic savory dish. The servers was phenomenal. She had a wonderful smile, was kind, quick, and made pleasant jokes/small talk. The place is small, but was pretty busy on a Sunday afternoon. Highly recommend this place if you are in Halifax.

While this spaghettini may look unassuming in the photo, it was hands down one of the best plates…read moreof pasta I've ever had. I arrived in Halifax late tonight for work and had my heart set on a lobster roll. The Canteen popped up on the map with glowing reviews, so I swung by hoping to grab one before they closed. When I arrived, I learned that lobster rolls are only served in the summer. Disappointed but undeterred, I decided to treat myself to their lobster spaghettini instead--after all, a business trip still deserves a good meal. Since they were about to close and I wanted to eat in my hotel room and rest, I got it to go (though I was quietly a little sad--the restaurant is spotless, beautifully designed, and has an open kitchen you can watch). I brought the pasta back to the hotel without much expectation. At first glance, it looked like an ordinary take-out pasta. But that couldn't have been further from the truth. This dish was divine. Every bite was rich with buttery sweetness from the fresh lobster and nutty Parmigiano-Reggiano--two of my absolute favorite ingredients--perfectly balanced by the bright tang of roasted tomatoes. The flavors danced between umami, acidity, and indulgent richness in a way that felt effortless and refined. God, it was good. I can't wait to come back to The Canteen. If this is what their lobster spaghettini tastes like, I can only imagine how incredible their summer lobster rolls must be.

In Halifax on business...found this ramen shop by accident; so, I decided to stop by and taste a…read moreramen bowl. Inside shop was nice - well lighted and spacious. Despite it was rather late hours, they were busy. I ordered their Tonkotsu ramen. It was good ramen...and I was glad that I stopped by. Tonkotsu broth tasted very good and soup was served "hot" in temperarure. Chashu Pork was nicely cooked - tender and tasty. There were plenty of toppings - nori piece, scalions, naruto, corn, wakame, bean sprouts and half-cooked eggs. I wish there was some bamboo shoots though. I selected wavy noodles instead of straight noodles. It was only thing that did not impress my tongue. Overall, their Tonkotsu ramen was good.

We were craving ramen and decided to try out this place. We ordered their chicken karaage which…read moretasted good. The potato croquettes were okay. The edamame also came with a chili sauce, but wasn't too spicy. I enjoyed their tonkatsu ramen and thought it was filling. I think the broth was flavorful. Definitely a solid place in Halifax for ramen.

Love love how fresh everything is here..great bowls ..never had a bad meal here and the staff are…read moresuper nice too!!

Wraps are very bland and have no flavour. Healthy should also taste good…read more This did not.

We were the only customers in this place... we should have left right then. We could eat our food.read more

Me and my boyfriend LOVEE happy veal hot pot! We have been going here for about a year and this is…read moreour go to date night spot! The food is AMAZING and the staff are so so kind!

We hadn't been living in Dartmouth long, before it became readily apparent that we had to try out…read morenewly-established North End fixture, Ori Foods. Note that anything that has opened since I left Halifax in 2017 is "new" to me. We weren't here for a full meal, just to re-up on caffeine and sample their sweet and savoury pastries. Their creative selection of both didn't make choosing easy, but we ended up going for the sausage roll, BBQ pork bun, and an apple custard Danish. My wife has a big weak spot for sausage rolls, and Ori's rendition of this British classic was spot-on, with a juicy, savoury sausage wrapped in flaky pastry that got a dab of black and white sesame seeds for extra flavour and crunch, and just looks cool too. While I'm more used to steamed char siu bao, the baked version are definitely a thing. This BBQ pork bun wasn't necessarily going for that, and it was still a well-executed bun with a generous filling of pulled pork that was hitting the right flavour notes, although it could have used some more of that saucy goodness that fills a top tier char siu bao. For the sweet portion of our snack, the apple custard Danish was spectacularly well-done, with wonderfully flaky layers, crisp edges and a smooth and fruity filling. A second visit had us coming on a sunny, autumn Friday for lunch, looking to try out their hot food. The menu is compact and creative, with a few sandwiches and handful of other dishes - a soup, salad, and a few entrees. My wife was quickly ensnared by the allure of the chanterelle toast, adding on the miso pumpkin soup, while I went with the lamb. Luckily it was a sunny day, so we could sit out on the patio instead of fighting for some of the very limited seating inside. My lamb turned out to be the perfect cold weather dish, with a deboned cut of collar meat that was smoked and slow cooked to absolute perfection. The lamb was bursting with smoky flavour, and was unctuous and tender in a way that reminded me of ox tail, but without all the little bones. Paired up with some chonky Borlotti beans, it had a very continental European stew kind of feel. Some somewhat large leaves of seasonal mixed greens felt a bit out of place on top of the rest of the dish, but some colour, crunch and vegetable content was for the best. Mushroom toast has become a hit of a "thing" in nicer restaurants in the past several years, but when they're as good as Ori's, it's easy to look past the ubiquity and appreciate the dish as it is. The chanterelles were toothsome but tender, in a decadent Madeira cream sauce on a thick slice of toast. It was nice to see that Ori had a GF option for the toast, and even more impressive was how well it held up to the saucy mess. The miso pumpkin soup kept the good fall vibes rolling, as the perfectly blended soup got a hint of Asian-ness from the umami-packed miso. A sprinkle of pumpkin seeds and green onions, as well as a dash of cream brought a little more flavour and texture, not to mention visual flair to the otherwise blank canvas of the homogenous soup. To finish off our meal, we had a pecan and dulce de leche Danish. Ori's baked goods continue to offer a choice paralysis-inducing amount of delicious options, and this Danish was as spot-on as my last. The layer of pastry were so flaky, especially the corners, while the pecans added nutty crunch to the creamy base that they were in, with pops of caramel goodness from the drops of dulce de leche. Ori is truly a gem of North End Dartmouth, from their baked goods to hot foods, and is a destination-worthy trip wherever you may be in the city.

I work next door in the CIBC building and this place is just TOO easy for me to run down and grab a…read moresnack or a lunch and head back to my desk. I am usually gone less than 5 minutes. Which means I frequent this place more often than I should admit to. My fave is the cheese biscuit. Seriously. It's huge. And amazing. And you can tell it's fresh and homemade because every day it's a different size and a different shape but still full of goodness.

Hidden inside the TD building is a fabulous little sandwich bar filled with healthy treats. I've…read morebeen in four or five times now and always pick up either the sandwich of the day or the sandwich and soup of the day combo - usually around $8 for both... or sandwich of the day and a small milk is $7. Every employee there is super helpful and willing to make your experience there a great one. Between that and the food, it's a knock out punch to make me want to come back over and over again. Sit down and see the bustle outside the window or take it to go, it's a great spot to grab something good for you.