Amazing shops and boardwalks! I'm the summer they have a little donut shop called dockside donuts…read moreand it is totally delicious!

Sister Sarah and I drove to Fisherman's Cove…read more Fisherman's Cove is both frozen in time and constantly evolving. Nestled in a centuries old fishing community, they're home to a unique collection of gift shops, museums and art galleries, delicious restaurants, coffee and bake shops, ice-cream canteens and fish n' chip shacks. Because it's off-season, a lot of the shops were closed but it was fun to walk around ... I love being by the water. In addition to the shops, it also functions as a fishing wharf. I never knew this place existed until today. I imagine it's an awesome place in the summer with all the shops open.

One of my favs for finding interesting or funny gifts and enjoying a delicious coffee. Be a…read morefrequent customer here - you'll love it!

A super cute coffee shop just outside Dartmouth. They have a lot of customization available for…read moretheir lattes which is great if you are looking for dairy free options. There is also a store section on the top and bottom floors with cute local merch (mugs, tea towels, cards, etc.) I highly recommend as the coffee is tasty and less than Starbucks. The vibe of the restaurant is very relaxing as well.

A hidden gem! Lunch was down East amazing. We had a…read morecroissant stuffed with chicken salad, and a side of Cesar Salad. i can not tell you how flaky our custard rhubarb pie was, but that too was down-east delicious. Been to La Cuisine de Brigitte several times and service is above average, server is extremely attentive. Relaxed atmosphere!

A hidden gem. Off of Windsor Street in an industrial/commercial area. Cozy atmosphere. Doubles…read moreas a bookstore. Nice seating with a sofa both in the front room and back! They use Laughing Whale Coffee and have free wifi. Parking lot is to the side of the coffee shop uphill. A bit out of the way but worth the visit!!!

Cozy place to hang out. Good coffee. Good food. Plenty of parking. Like being surrounded by books.read more

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.

Really delicious. Sat outside in the back yard and enjoyed our coffee, scones and croissant with…read morethe birds and bees. Nice staff, even though they were very busy. Worth the few minutes wait for something delicious.

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.

Great food and friendly staff. Love the ambiance of this restaurant. Lots of the food is locally…read moresourced.

My family liked this place a lot better than I did. They…read moreordered: Falafel bowl, seafood chowder, quesadilla, and a grilled chicken bowl. The food is original and well conceived - it's a very healthy menu. But this California boy has a preconceived notion of a taco. A taco has hot meat/filling with a heated tortilla. The Pulled Pork Taco should really be called "lukewarm wrap." Room temperature meat and tortilla? No thanks. Beer was also not very cold, but that may suit you.

Have been researching coffee places to try on our 2 week adventure to NS. Of course, staying in…read moreLunenburg the first option and plenty written about was Laughing Whale. Stopped in on our first morning. Great menu and list of options including pastries and food items. Being a coffee "nerd" it was cool seeing the grinders, drippers, filters, etc on the wall for purchase! Everything was great! Kids loved the cookies, we loved the sausage roll and our coffees were absolutely fantastic. Great flavor, perfect size, and very knowledgeable! I started to have an allergic reaction later in the day so we started tracking down what I had in the day - gave them a call and they helped out with ingredients that they knew of. Later on in the day, we received a phone call back from Steve who had gone out of his way to call his local sources for more ingredient knowledge. Definitely wasn't expecting a return call with extra information! Incredibly nice people and we are already planning our coffee order for tomorrow!

Delicious and interesting take on the egg and bacon croissant. Wonderful coffee. Nice staff and…read morefriendly, sunny atmosphere.

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.

Looking for breakfast in Liverpool, Yelp directed us to Main & Mersey. We hit the lull between the…read moreearly morning people and hs kids coming in for their break around 10:00. Lovely shop. Good service. Coffee prepared just the way we wanted it. And excellent pastry. Graham the barista and perhaps the owner was working like a madman preparing orders. I'd be delighted to have a shop like Main & Mersey down the street from my house. There was plenty of space. I hope they are jammed for dinner. We sat at the community table and we got the history of Liverpool and an analysis of local economic conditions from a lovely woman who was at the table with us. The Liverpool Tourist Authority might want to hire her. Or maybe she WAS working for the Tourism Authority and we didn't realize it.

We stopped in for coffee and pastries. Great quality coffee and prepared to perfection. Pastries…read morewere fresh and tasty, with a good choice of sweet or savory. Worth the detour through town!