Great Vibes & Even Better Doughnuts!…read more Vandal Doughnuts is such a cool little spot--we loved the quirky vibe and welcoming atmosphere. We tried the Crème Brûlée doughnut and it was absolutely delicious. The top had that perfect crackly candied sugar, the pastry was soft and pillowy, and the cream filling was rich and flavourful. Such a fun treat and definitely worth a stop if you're in Halifax!

I found an amazing donut shop just outside the Halifax docks. The moment you step inside, the…read moreamazing smell of fresh donuts hits you, and you can't help but fall in love with this charming little place. The staff is friendly, and the donuts are absolutely outstanding. I tried the crème brûlée and the coconut cream pie donuts, both were soft yeast donuts filled with incredible creams that delivered an explosive burst of flavor with every bite. I definitely should have ordered more. This was an unforgettable experience that has set the bar incredibly high for any donut shop I visit in the future. Vandal Donuts truly lives up to its reputation. Well done Vandal Donuts!

Boldly opening up in the late fall/beginning of Canadian winter, Ol' School Donuts is a bus that's…read morebeen painted fire engine red and converted into a mobile donut dispensary. While they sadly tend to spend the bulk of their time outside of the peninsula, that has changed at least a little bit lately. It seemed to be donut destiny when they were not only in Halifax, but also parked up the street from my office and there in the evening when I'd be off at 7. I rushed home to get my girlfriend and parked near the lot behind Atlantic News where they were set up. It was encouraging to see a few people there, even though the spot's not as on the beaten path as others. Two menu boards with borders to match the bus displayed several delicious sounding options - peanut butter cup, maple bacon, strawberry shortcake, chocolate Skor, caramel pecan crunch and Boston cream being the options that day. As Boston cream is my favourite donut at a certain ubiquitous Canadian chain that par cooks their products at central bakeries before sending them to stores, I had to go for the real deal. As this is also my paramour's fave, she went with the maple bacon to give us more donut diversity. They were ready within a couple minutes, and soon we were on our way back to the car to stuff our gobs. I didn't know exactly what I was getting into, expecting a cream-filled, fist-sized donut, but what we got were baskets of 10ish mini-donuts, covered in their respective toppings. They were, however, fantastic. Fresh out of the super cool donut making contraption that they have, they're just slightly crisp on the outside and airy, but still pleasantly dense on the inside. These have most certainly not been par cooked and sitting out in the open all day. The Boston cream drizzle reminds me of the Toaster Strudel icing, but only richer and less cloying. The chocolate sauce is, well, chocolate sauce. No wheels being reinvented, but it's tasty. The maple bacon donuts are great as well, with the same little loops of fried dough wonder with a maple icing drizzle and bits of thick cut bacon on top. No bacon-flavoured soy bits here. Each basket will set you back a fiver, but think of these as the restaurant quality dessert that they are, and you'll forget both the price and whoever that Tim Horton guy is anyway.

This is the best thing about returning to Nova Scotia. $5 for 10 donuts with two flavour choices…read moreper order. I like the Boston cream and lemon raspberry, personally, but there's something for everybody. The donuts are fresh fried, soft pillows of dough with the slightest crisp around the edges. The toppings are sweet and decadent. I couldn't recommend any higher. Also, they are in Enfield on Thursday nights for the season.

There are some excellent pastries being produced in this establishment; best I've had in a while…read more The name should've been a giveaway for the theme the store was playing into, but it becomes abundantly clear once you enter. The tarot cards, fortune teller, and witch posters and wall accessories plastered all over really makes the do(ugh)nut store stand out. I purchased a Skor dip doughnut and shared a Homer pink donut with a friend. While the latter was nice and made you feel like you're an obese American father of three, the Skor is what hit the sweet spot for me. One half was covered in crunchy choco-toffy decadence and it just amazing. The doughnuts are quite inexpensive (around $3.50 each and far less in a pack of 6 or 12), so I'd imagine they would make a great gift for a friend or work office. Definitely worth checking out.

THIS IS THE SPOT FOR DOUGHNUTS!!!!…read more If you haven't tried this place out then you are missing out and need to stop by. The staff is amazing, the atmosphere and decor is so amazing. Only place I know that have so many different kinds of doughnuts that are so delicious and not greasy. Definitely recommend and will be back again!!!'

I'm loving Halifax's eat local renaissance! A host of talented locals are putting forth so many…read moredelicious eats. My new favorite weekend activity is a visit to the Alderney Landing Farmer's Market for a sampling of fresh baked goods and treats. New this year to the Farmer's Market is The Doughnut Stand. Serving up a wide variety of classic and new fusion style doughnuts, The Doughnut Stand offers a delicious, fresh, and local alternative to big chain factory baked goods. They have all the classics from Boston crème, raspberry filled, apple fritter, lemon curd, and maple bacon. The Doughnut Stand also brings an exciting and changing selection of new fusion style doughnuts. So far I've seen Crème egg and mini egg doughnuts for Easter, peanut butter Captain Crunch, carrot cake doughnut, Jalapeño bacon cheddar, and chocolate cherry fritter. You won't find that extreme variety and experimentation anywhere else! Fluffy, light, airly, fresh, and full of flavour I love their doughnuts. To help beat the heat of summer The Doughnut Stand also just released a menu of homemade frozen treats. Popsicles, chocolate dipped bars, and even doughnut ice cream sandwiches filled with Dee Dee's own ice creams. Yes! You heard right, doughnut ice cream sandwiches! The Doughnut Stand is open on Saturdays for the market and other select dates they post on their Facebook pages. They're often at local events nearby or other venues spreading that doughnut-y goodness.

The Alderney Farmer's Market is my favourite Saturday morning place to be. And a Port City Coffee…read morewith a Maple Bacon Doughnut from the Doughnut Stand is my favourite way to start a Saturday morning at the Market. I get a vague sense they do have other doughnuts but I am instantly and always drawn the Maple Bacon. I mean a yeasty doughnut doused in sweet, sticky maple glaze to which crispy, salty nuggets of bacon adhere, I ask you, what else could you ever want? I may try some other flavours but my heart will always belong to the Maple Bacon.

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

Great feeling, very modern concrete ambiance. Very friendly and caring barista. Maple latte great…read more Energy bar great and home made.

Spin the wheel of pie! I love it, if you can't decide let your fate be decided by the wheel!…read more Lovely staff, very small little shop. I didn't see much of any seating. But these pies are so worth the stop. We landed with the Chicken Cranberry & Brie- A-freaking-mazing! So good and fresh and warm when we arrived. We ate it right out front and everyone agreed the pastry and filling was perfect! They also sell mini pies, or half pies for half the price if you don't want such a big portion. Got the pulled pork in a mini pie and it had a little spicy hit to it too!

Easy to find via Google maps. Street parking available. Not a busy street. No where really to…read moredine-in. Staff were super friendly and helpful. Chicken brie cranberry was super moist, pie crust was super flakey and tasty. Would have loved a fruit pie with the same crust!

Although Espresso 46 is just a small stall tucked inside the Warehouse Market, the coffee it serves…read moreis anything but small. I stopped by before a full day of work, and the barista welcomed me with genuine warmth while walking me through their special winter-blend espresso. I decided to try it in an iced latte--and wow, it was easily one of the best cups of coffee I've had in Halifax so far. Smooth and chocolatey, with a subtle hint of spice, it literally made me blurt out, "Oh, that's a damn good cup of coffee," on my first sip. On top of that, it's very reasonably priced compared to other local cafés. Espresso 46 is a true hidden gem that no coffee lover should miss. I'll absolutely be back the next time I'm in Halifax.

Some of the best espresso based drinks in Halifax! Tucked into a warehouse environment on…read moreIsleville. There's a take out window or you can order inside. A farmers market shares the space! Limited amount of seating by the cashier but large open seating area upstairs! Smooth drinks. Great atmosphere. Very reasonable pricing for the quality! The owner brought over Italian espresso culture!!!

Great spot for a board game and some light snacking. The nachos are simple but a super compelling…read morebuy as they nail the fundamentals without trying to be different and are a very good price. The location itself is starting to feel a bit long in the tooth and often the air conditioning is set too cold. Their sauce is super friendly, but sometimes inexperienced. Try it out if you like discovering new board games.

I've been here a couple times now, once for the name sake board games and a second time for one of…read moretheir themed trivia nights. It's a pretty easy concept to get - for a $5 charge per head you can stay as long as you want and play as many different games as you want. And they have walls of them. My friends knew what they wanted to play going in, so we didn't need any game playing advice, but you can get that from the staff as well. There's also a big ol' wall of games by the entrance if you want to purchase one to take home. They have a very good selection of local beers on tap and in bottles, as well as a small menu with mostly snacky type foods, although they have a few more substantial things like sandwiches. And being a cafe, they of course have several options for your caffeine addiction. Game night was super fun, and the staff checked in frequently to keep us topped up on beverages. The trivia night was awesome. It was Simpsons themed, and they went all out for it with the hosts dressing up, and new menus being printed, with some things re-named and a couple special items like "Guff" beer - a special batch from Garrison - and the Forbidden Donut - a pink icing-dipped classic. The beer was an easy going brew, like Duff would be, but better than a big macro brand beer. I also got the Meaty One sandwich, which has roasted chicken, bacon, havarti, and green and red peppers. It's a solid sandwich, but the southwest dip I chose to go with it really went a long way in adding some more complex flavours to it. I capped off my healthy meal with the Forbidden donut. It wasn't up to Ol' School Donuts level of donut game, but it was a respectable entry. The business is one of a kind in the city, and it's great to see it doing really well and adding to options of social activities to do in Halifax.

food is pricy 10 dollars for a Thai tea and it's not even…read moregood Cambodian rice bowl is the worst rice bowl I ever had

Won't go back...the chicken burger was just swimming in this awful sweet sauce.. Restaurant was…read morefreezing as all the cold air comes in while you were trying to eat this crap food... If I could give it a zero start I would.

Standard Tim Hortons in a food court. Very busy in the early morning when everybody is going to…read morework downtown and need to get their caffeine fix. I thought they were pretty efficient considering the volume. Mobile ordered with a very long line and the goods came reasonably quickly. Food and drink were standard

Impossible to understand what they are saying. Food is fine. It's in a fairly decent food court.read more