This is a tiny spot but OMG, it's a stop you have to make! Such a family feel and the food is AMAZING. Lovely seating area outside by the water. The poutine! It's fabulous. Delicious! Our resident vegetarian even made an exception and tried some. Even something as unassuming as a grilled cheese sandwich? The BEST grilled cheese I've ever had. Delicious cheddar, perfectly grilled to the crispiest, crunchiest, tastiest, yum level ever. I'd tell you about my son's burger but he inhaled it so fast I couldn't get an accurate description other than it was "10/10, would eat again." And they had ice cream! Though we were full. Others stopped by just for that. If you're on the way to Peggy's Cove or on the way back, you HAVE TO STOP HERE. Oh, we had some cherry square/bar that was great read more

We love stopping at White Sail to grab a loaf of bread and one of their delicious squares. Today we decided to grab lunch and enjoy it on one of the picnic tables outside. It was quite expensive for what it was. For two turkey sandwiches (with no side), a loaf of bread and two squares it was almost $50! The sandwiches were mediocre. The ingredients and bread were all fine - but that's it, just fine. Definitely not worth the price - it would have been $3-$4 cheaper to get a hamburger than it was a plain turkey sandwich. It was a hit and a miss - we'll keep going back for a sweet treat but in the nicest way possible you can get a much better and cheaper lunch elsewhere. read more

White Sails Bakery & Deli - Bakeries Near Me - Tantallon, Nova Scotia

Smoked meat sandwiches are awesome. Great selection of other savoury foods and baked goods too. Cheery bakery with picturesque outdoor seating. What makes this bakery so special is their charitable giving of food/meals during the wildfires of May 2023. Our communities won't forget the kindness and generosity shown by WhiteSails Bakery. Many of us will continue to support this wonderful local establishment! read more

A popular local bakery that sells coffee and tea, light lunches, baked goods, tarts, and cookies. I tried their oat cake (my first time having one ever) and it was so delicious. They also have a picnic area in the back facing a pond and forest. Really pretty way to have a meal. read more

This hidden gem is located on a windy road overlooking water. Best place to sit and enjoy the best clubhouse sandwich you will ever have! Come hungry because it's huge and if you order fries, it's even better! read more

Notice how all/most of the glowing reviews are outdated now? Notice how the place no longer appears in Where to Eat in Canada? Sadly, the days of Jacques and Caroline, the owners at the time responsible for giving White Sails the great reputation are long gone. We are now on at least the second set of owners since then. The latest iteration has licensed the place and is offering upscale coffee; all well and good, but that's not what put the place in Where to Eat in Canada nor will it return it. The poutine is one of the better ones in the area, a bit expensive but the good curds cost more, and the sugar pie is still worthy. The rest? It's okay and that's about it. The owners aren't working there and it shows. The hours open are crazy. Who closes a restaurant at 5 pm? read more

Really good food and location. Not the cheapest but worth it in my opinion. Nice outdoor seating, lots of baked goods and deli meats/sandwiches. I recommend getting coconut cream pie (you may need to call ahead to make sure you get one). read more

Probably the best poutine in HRM if not Nova Scotia. As a Quebec transplant it was great to find this place. The smoke meat is proper and traditional as well. It's not the pre sliced packaged stuff. They slice the brisket right in front of you. A gem of a place with a great view while you're snacking. If you're from Quebec and missing a slice of home they also have tourtiere and sugar pie!!! read more

Very grateful to the entire staff. There were 14 of us (including kids) arrived 20 minutes before they closed for the day. They warmly received us and patiently waited on us while we were busily scanning through the menu. Husband and I ordered a Reuben burger (with fried onion), and a regular poutine. The poutine with real cheese curd topped with thick/ salty gravy is a strong contender to Willy's in Halifax. The Rueben burger was gigantic and delicious (the fried onion is a must). The patty was made of Angus beef and buried under a pile of real Montreal smoked meat! We were able to share them (reluctantly) with our 2.5 yr old son :) Our other guests also enjoyed their meals tremendously: soup + homemade bread, smoked meat poutine..etc. The thing is I was too busy enjoying my food to notice what others were eating! read more

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Made a visit to our favorite spot today...so disappointed. When our order arrived I munched down into my sandwich, gagged on the bite, spit it into my napkin. It was a mouthful of cold fat. Checked the sandwich out for a piece of meat. The meat was so tough I could not swallow it even after chewing on it for some time. I spit this into my napkin. This was not Montreal smoked meat, it was more like a brisket, a bad one. Three young people were working so we threw the mess into the garbage. Also the bread was not the delicious rye they usually have, this was a marble rye and so dry and tasteless. The pickle was a quarter of a Half pickle. Elizabeth Dwyer read more

Went to White Sails today and the new owners greeted us enthusiastically. We ordered a burger, poutine and some baked goods. The burger patty was delicious, clearly homemade, so tasty! We had to get take away (of course these days!) and it was so refreshing that almost every part of the packaging was compostable! I really appreciate this part! The staff were so friendly and it was a perfect road trip on a rainy Saturday. There are plenty of water view places along the Peggys Cove Road to park and eat. Will be back for sure! read more

Found this little place while out for a drive with my parents and decided to pop in just to see. It was busy and people were enjoying the sun at the picnic tables near the water. Because I am a sugar addict I went straight to the desert selection. I had never heard of sugar pie except as a term of endearment so I thought I'd give it a go. Ok from here on in, I will never call someone sugar pie unless I'm totally in love with them because that pie is love. Trust me, I eat sugar in all shapes and sizes and colors but I can not look at sugar the same way ever again. I yelled at that tiny bowl of white sugar in my cupboard for not living up to its potential. Why can't you be more like the pie?!! The unpasteurized honey tried to argue with me that at least it wasn't processed but I retaliated with "how long can you hold a triangle shape without help"? It knows, it knows. Oh and I also made friends with a happy little cricket(are crickets black and shiny?) outside by the big rock. The pie made me that happy! Making friends with bugs....who knows what lies in my future now! read more

Montreal Smoked meat that melts in your mouth. Check! Poutine with light, delicious gravy, cheese curds that squeak. Check! Now try the Newfie Poutine with stuffing made from the smoked meat drippings and I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. I can't claim to be an expert on Montreal cuisine, but this is a delightful little place, with great staff and decadent, delicious food. Jacques treated us to a taste of the brisket when we stopped in for cookies and coffee (also lovely!) and we knew we had to come back for dinner, which we did several hours later after touring around Peggy's Cove. We ate outside on brightly painted chairs, matching the fun exterior of the building, which overlooks a pretty lake. Can't wait to come back during my next visit with my parents. Very jealous of their proximity. read more

This wonderful bakery is closed for reno's till next Tuesday. Since it closed about 6-7 weeks ago, I have really missed both the product and the delightful owners. Jacques and Carolyn have done wonders with this business since they purchased it. I'm not sure the exact date things changed hands but I had heard about it and decided to visit with my husband. These two very imaginitive and creative folks do miracles. Things I had never heard of like bredzels, you have to try them they're awesome, to their authentic home made butter cream eclairs are just two of my favourites. The great thing is, they're not too big, just enough to satisfy that sweet tooth. They use free run eggs from a local business and quality ingredients. I could go on and on about their specialties, so I have to add one more, sweet potato bread. Make French Toast with it, and you'll never want to use another bread to make your recipe again. Jacques potato scallion bread is another great add on for company, or just for your family. Again not oversized. The prices are very reasonable, and usually they will start feeding you with bite sized samples of their incredible bakery wares when you walk in the door. Service is awesome and I'm pleased to say everything I've ever had at this shop is and has been wonderful. They reopen on Tuesday and I will be there for sure. If you're headed to Peggy's Cove for a drive, it's a worthwhile stop, and in their renos they will have seating, coffee service from Java Coffee, lite lunches and as they told me this morning so much more in new product. I'm excited about this business, it has great potential. Congratulations to Jacques and Carolyn. KC read more

MY 2020 Visit The new owners are totally lost on how to maintain what they took over compared to the previous owners!! From their greasy tasteless terrible fries and a burger that was not close to what was ordered, from my experience the only thing that was right was my can of Pepsi I had eaten at this location more than 20 times last season and was never diappointed. Now to top off my total displeasure 1 burger 1 sandwich 1 order of fries and 1can of Pepsi came to a total cost with tax ...... was $34.76!! which is an over charge of at least 40 to 50% for value and if I was to rate it on Overall, I would not pay $10.00 for what was delivered. If you don't learn your craft you will not last All reviews pryer to 2020 are correct Kerry R Andrea S Joy O Victoria P Kevin H VERY DISAPPOINTMENT read more

First time here after hearing positive things from friends. I had Montreal Smoked Meat & my brother had the Newfie poutine. Everything was fantastic, loved the stuffing on the poutine better than Mom makes.. :-) Will definitely be back to this place. read more

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Stopped in to have a look. Bad idea! I ended getting almost one of every sweet there were. Ok not all to eat right away but i did eat the cinnamon bun with a coffee. Very good. The owner n staff very friendly. He made me taste his sugar pie and it was delicious. Dont have to tell you i got a piece to go. Did nit try the main course but everything looks mmm good. If ur in the part of nova scotia it is worth a stop read more

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"WOW, that is delicious!" Came out of my mouth constantly as Jacques let me sample his delicious Sugar Pie, Smoked Meat & Mandarin Orange Tea Biscuits. It was so hard not to walk out with a slew of goodies and worth every penny! It's worth the drive to Tantallon. read more

White Sails Bakery & Deli - Bakeries Near Me - Tantallon, Nova Scotia

This place is hard to miss, that's for sure! Not just because of the vibrant stripes, but also because the parking lot is almost always packed with cars and motorcycles. They certainly picked a great spot for the place - directly on a main thoroughfare to one of the most iconic and visited landmarks in Nova Scotia (the Peggy's Cove lighthouse). Constant traffic = lots o' business. And that view?! Beautiful. Another smart thing they did was install a speaker outside, so that you can hear your order called even though you are sitting outside staring over the water! Because, I mean, where else would you be sitting, really? Such a simple thing, but not something you see often. More biz's need to install these! I was surprised to see that they offer more than just sandwiches and baked goods - you can get a great hot lunch here, including a delicious burger and poutine. The boy and I had their daily special, a peanut butter burger, loaded with toppings and condiments. $6.50 may seem a little steep for a burger but it was so filling I didn't need anything else. The poutine was really good, too - tasty gravy and fries (not soggy). The small was enough for us to share with the burgers. We didn't get a chance to try any baked goods on this visit for that reason (so.full) but don't worry, we will be back for our sweet fix. I was disappointed to see that there were no mango and coconut biscuits left because those sounded amazing - I have a feeling you need to get here early in the day to get the fresh stuff! However, they did have some yummy-looking donuts, oatcakes, cookies and pies for the tasting. They also offer lattes and caps and coffee if you're looking for a hit of caffeine with your sweet snack. Sail away to your happy place at this oceanside gem. read more

I wanted a pastry or something sweet but only wanted a real bakery. Searching on our way to Peggy's Cove we found White Sails and what a great find. My husband and I were small children for a moment gazing at the sweet pies, cakes and donuts. We both picked the chocolate glazed cake donut. Slightly crunchy crust, light fluffy cake with a thick chocolate glaze. Thank you for delivering a child's memory again. An Old fashioned bakery read more

We came across this quaint little spot by chance. It has great area just to the side where you can grab a picnic table or a few muskoka chairs and eat by the water. We had perfect weather that day so it was a welcome change from all the fast food we had been eating. I had their turkey sandwich (which was actual pieces of turkey meat, not luncheon meat) and was piled high with lettuce, tomatoes, etc. You had your choice of condiments. I had mine with the garlic mayo and it was delish. I also had the Newfie Poutine which was to die for. The fries alone were great -- crispy on the outside, soft on the inside -- but when you add the gravy, cheese curds and crispy bits (the "dressing"), it takes it to a whole new level. I'll definitely be back if I'm ever in the east coast again. read more

White Sails Bakery & Deli - Newfie Poutine - Bakeries Near Me - Tantallon, Nova Scotia

We stopped by the restaurant before going to Peggy's cove. The place was quite busy. It was a little hard to find a picnic table outside. We ordered an original burger, fries, a club sandwich, and a vegi sandwich. They were generously portioned and tasty. Also the view outside was beautiful. I definitely recommend this place for those who are either visiting lunenberg or Peggy's cove. read more

White Sails Bakery & Deli - a colorful building - Bakeries Near Me - Tantallon, Nova Scotia

Had the "seafood" chowder which had 1 lobster claw and tons of potatoes and carrots, nothing else in terms of seafood. NOT a fan... The desserts, however, namely the skor and the brownie, were both outstanding. On a pleasant sunny day, sitting out on wooden picnic tables and Adirondack chairs overlooking the water, I'd come back again in the future, but only for the desserts... read more

Not just a bakery, but a wonderful and scenic spot for a great lunch. Smoked meat sandwich. Great. Fries. Killer! Italian sandwiches were super.and do not forget the sugar pie. Nice people in a nice spot making nice food. That's pretty much the story. And no I'm not a local shill, just a tourist who was lucky enough to stop there this past week. read more

Fantastic smoked meat. Picnic by the little lake. Wonderful bakery as well, fresh and friendly. A pretty good deal for a lobster roll. Would highly reccomend this sweet little spot on the way into Peggys Cove. read more

While the owners of White Sails are doing a lot of things right, communications isn't one of them. I stopped by for lunch last week only to find that they are closed for 3 months. That's a bit disconcerting since I had made a sizeable detour just to go there, and, when I picked up a tortiere just two weeks earlier, there was no indication or signs they were going to close. As of this review, according to their website it's business as usual. Speaking of tortiere, two previous times when wanting one, even though it was advertised on the large sign at the entrance to the parking lot, I was told they didn't have any. That said, if/when you do get one, they're very good and recommended. The other bakery recommendation is the sugar pie. The name conjures up thoughts of tooth rattling sweetness but this version is nicely tamed down and with a lovely creamy texture. You'll still only want a small piece so an entire pie will easily serve 8 or more. Fortunately, it freezes well and it's also available by the slice. The sweet potato bread is the only artisan bread left from the selection offered previously. The potato scallion bread was outstanding so it's a puzzle why that was dropped and the sweet potato kept since the sweet potato can only been eaten toasted or in French toast. The balance of the bakery items, while better than the run of the mill supermarket fare, doesn't compare to what is offered by Juliens, German Haus, Scanway or Edible Matters. The real strength that has developed for White Sails is the deli side of things. Here they consistently shine. The French fries are hand cut and (hurray!) are double fried. This provides an excellent base for their Poutine and their Newfie fries. Just one cautionary note that both the gravy and the stuffing for the Newfie fries has savoury seasoning in it - possibly summer savoury as well in the stuffing and not everyone's tummy gets along well with that amount of savoury. Prior reviews have favourably commented about the Montreal smoked meat. Two things ensure White Sails' version is better than most: the meat is kept warm in a steamer; it is hand sliced rather than machine sliced which conserves the juiciness. The pickle served is a good quality, Montreal-style dill. To their credit, the owners are continuing to experiment with their deli offerings and were pushing the steak subs. The meat is well above average but the rest of it was pretty standard stuff. Maybe a New Jersey style or Philly style cheesesteak sub is needed to raise it to the next level. read more

Great little deli and bakery! Their donuts are SO GOOD. Lots of flavour and not greasy or oily at all. And big! Their carrot cake is moist and flavourful and again not oily like carrot cake sometimes can be. Their smoked meat is lean and their rye bread was so fresh and soft, I could've eaten just that! The staff was super friendly and they have a great spot outside on the water with picnic tables and muskoka chairs and lots of trees for shade. Definitely recommended! read more

This place is fantastic. It is off the beaten path a bit but I'm very glad we found the place. My girlfriend and I stumbled across the bakery last summer and have been back close to a dozen times since. If you're not willing to pay an extra couple bucks for quality, you may be tempted to complain that it is expensive. Personally, I think the prices are very fair considering not only the quality of food but also the massive portions. My girlfriend gets mad at me because when she asks what I want for lunch on a weekend the answer is almost always "Turkey Bowl!" We've had the Montreal smoked meat, Reuben, newfie poutine, and turkey bowl. All were very good. Additionally, this is on of few places where we cannot resist desert. I'm a big fan of sugar pie and I'm never disappointed. Everything they make looks delicious and everything we have tried has been great. The owners and staff have always been friendly and helpful. It always seems to be busy but indoor seating is very limited (2 small tables) so it's best to go on a nice warm sunny day and eat outside. read more

If you're on your way to or from Peggy's Cove, do stop here because you will have one of the best lunches you've had in a long time. I ordered a steak and pepperoni sub, but while I was waiting, I tasted a sample of the Montreal smoked meat and it was quite succulent and scrumptious. I wound up ordering a reuben as well as a result. The sub was also very delicious. The owners of the deli are quite nice, and they also have a bakery that sells many good Canadian baked treats as well. read more

Love their sandwiches because everything is made in store - from the bread to the roast meat itself and if ask everyone that's the magic. I couldn't agree more. Also the love the fact that their helping is huge. Will come back to try other stuff on their menu. read more

This place is a road side bakery worth the stop. Nice pastries and the club sandwich was huge. Reasonable prices and although it's not fancy the picnic tables by the water are nice. read more

Traffic shmaffic! Make your way into this place or you'll regret it (much like your choice of bridesmaids dress). I pulled up to this oh so bright striped barnish dwelling. Located on the water with a lovely view, tables, chairs too. After yesterday's harrowing burger incident at the truck stop, I had to burger up. Had to. The reuben burger... omg. Their corned beef is some of the best, so tender and the m word (can't even type it). Yeah, I said it! Careful Katz. ;) I split it with my friend and we were both like Whaaaat?! Yeah, so dang good. And the hand cut fries were perfect and plenty. We shared and there were a lot left over. The service was welcoming and lovely. I was made to feel comfortable with an offering of a healthy bite of sugar pie. Not a fave but it was dense, custard like, a nice bite. I would highly recommend the reuben and the burger based on today's bites. Oat cakes and homemade breads were flying out the door, lots of locals, which is a sign of greatness. read more

My wife and I stopped in here for lunch today and really enjoyed it. Food was excellent and the service warm and friendly, will definitely call in again. read more

While visiting family out near Peggy's Cove for a week, we drove by this place with it's colorful facade and after yelp'ing it decided to give it a try. And I'm so glad we did! We ended up coming here 3 separate times for various things and I can't rave enough about everything we tried. Location/Ambience: First of all, as a relative pointed out, the diner is situated along the corner of a main road (the Peggy's Cove Road) and you must take great care getting out as the road can be quite busy. But aside from that little quip, the place looks great from the outside with all its colors and assorted seating by the bay. Very picturesque. Indoors, it's fairly small and nothing fancy, but hey, we're here to buy our food and take it outdoors to sit by the water or straight home, so I think for the few minutes we're inside we'll let that slide. Score: 4.5/5 (for more timid drivers, it could get a little hair-raising to pull out of this place..) Food: 1) Xango: these little strips of cheese-cakey goodness apparently started out as leftover strips from other products, and because so popular they had to make them explicitly. They were recommended by the owner and I have to say - delicious. A soft cheese-cake filled pastry - sooo good. Try it. Score: 5/5 2) Sugar pie: honestly, I've never had sugar pie - this was my first, and I loved it. It was like a big butter tart, and not too sweet. We took the pie to some friends who lived in the area and didn't like sugar pies because they're too sweet, and even they thought it was the best they've had. Although I have nothing to compare against, I liked it - a lot. So score: 5/5 3) Carrot cake: moist, nice sweet (but not overly) icing. Melt in your mouth goodness. Score: 5/5 4) Multigrain bread: fresh, soft, not too dense, not too light - a little pricey (I seem to recall over $4) but worth it. I'm not a huge bread eater, but this is definitely better than most I've had. No complaints, though nothing earth shattering. Let's say score: 4.5/5 5) Prices: a little higher than average, but still a good value, considering their quality and flavours are top shelf. You won't go broke - you might just gain a few pounds :) Service: Friendly staff, provided some good recommendations, no problems whatsoever. Score: 5/5 Overall, how can I *not* give this place a perfect score? If I lived here, I'd be a regular. Suggestions? Can't really fix the traffic on the road out front - I did mention that their menu is a little hard to navigate on a phone and the owner said she would look into it and was receptive of the feedback. Fantastic place - worth a visit. I'm trying the poutine next time.. read more

I live in the area and don't usually drop into White Sales Bakery. 4 years ago it was a bit pricey, but great portions/quality. Last week so decided to go in. The food was the same price but was half the size. I ended up buying a chocolate eclair anyways. The bun and whipped cream tasted really plain. Will not be returning there. read more

Best poutine outside of Québec! I've also had some of their cookies and their tourtière. Awesome and everything was freshly made. They definitely take pride in what they do and I would definitely go back for more. read more

The sugar pie is delightful. However, there's no excuse for unfriendly staff (owner?) or overpriced product.

Great spot for great food and a fantastic selection of baked goods and lunch/dinner. Our lunch was very yummy and the staff was helpful with recommendations. The brisket sandwich and burger with fries were good enough to note. The atmosphere outside by the water was perfect to enjoy the setting and tasteful food. The food isn't the cheapest but it made for a delicious lunch spot, complete with a powdered donut for dessert. It is a very unique place and great location in Tantallon to enjoy a quick or leisurely meal. read more

Bring your appetite - you are leaving here stuffed full!!! Bring your taste buds - you will not believe how delicious every single bite is!!! Be prepared to enjoy the food, the location, the view. We regularly stop here for lunch and to pack up goodies for later. DO NOT BRING YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR. It throws them off and renders the staff unable to respond and although they try to remain polite, they just can't quite pull it off. We won't stop going there but we will save having a fun exchange with people elsewhere. read more

Love this place great for lunch and for a quick snack on a variety of baked goods try the churros!