Fast Had coffee only…read moreFriendly customer service Not much ambiance as its trailer/shed attached to a building

I have been coming to Halifax about once a year for the last 3 years (for work), and Steve O Reno's…read morehas become a staple of my visit each time. The coffee and food are consistently good . But the scones are to die for! I think that they make the best scones I have ever had-- to the extent that I crave their scones for the remaining 361 days of the year when I am not in Halifax.

If you're new to the city or have just emerged from being frozen in ice ala Encino Man, let me…read morepile on the bandwagon and tell you this: Cafe Good Luck is really, really good. It seemed a fitting location to caffeinate and get a bite before closing on our first house, which officially mades us Dartmouthians! Having just moved back to Nova Scotia within the past couple years, I'd only been to their smaller, pre-renos location once. Since then, they've blessedly expanded into a neighbouring unit, giving a lot more seating and openness, as they were becoming victims of their own success in the small, original space. I'm a lover of all things breakfast, so I snagged one of their breakfast sandwiches, while my wife stuck to the baked goods and went with one of their lovely blueberry scones. Two medium roast drip coffees, black, completed our refueling. Right out of the gate, the scone was AMAZING! The exterior was lightly crisp, but the interior was moist and soft (sorry, Larry David) - cooked to absolute perfection. There must have been a light coating of sugar to get it so crispy, so I don't know how regular scone batter does that on its own! Topped with a blueberry icing, blue sprinkles and edible flowers, it was a beauty! With my appetite whetted, I demolished my delicious breakfast sandwich when it arrived. The egg was of the scrambled sort, and light and fluffy, complemented by the thick and crisp bacon. A tomato-based sauce, be it jam or a house-made ketchup added a mix of sweetness and acidity, and it was helluva breakfast sandwich. After a year and a half in our home and many returns visits for coffee, delicious baked goods, and one coffee tasting event, we came by much more recently for a weekend lunch. CGL is typically very busy on the weekend, but rainy weather made tables slightly more available. I didn't come here with proper food in mind, but seeing the lemongrass chicken banh mi on the menu quickly changed my mind and appetite. This sandwich had a lot (/everything) going for it - tender, flavourful chunks of moist chicken, big and bright flavours from the crisp daikon and carrot slaw, and cucumber and cilantro for yet more crunch and flavour. Not to be forgotten was the perfect French bread, with its shatteringly crisp exterior and a pleasantly dense and pliable crumb. Cafe Good Luck is easily the best cafe in downtown Dartmouth, with an assortment of wildly good coffees that they roast, top notch baked goods, and a small but mighty mix of hot foods when you need something more substantial than a pastry (but still get that pastry!).

Wow! I think I found my new favorite coffee joint in the HRM!!! Located on the end of Portland…read moreStreet in downtown Dartmouth at the bottom of an apartment building this super hipster and cute place with a tulip motif is super cozy. The coffee is smooth - from Have Fun coffee roasters in Burnside Industrial Park. Tried the eggie - what a revelation! Kind of a mix of a croissant with an egg, cream cheese and onions. Super fresh and tasty. The breakfast sandwich was amazing - huge slab of pork as an option! Lots of seating - tables and countertop. As standard utensils they also have chopsticks!!! Apparently gets extremely busy on weekend mornings - glad I got here right at opening! No wifi, parking is on the street.

Nice cafe on Brunswick Street at the transition between downtown and the North End of Halifax…read more Had the taiyaki - quite tasty! Nice presentation with whipped cream and chocolate and a nice apple cinnamon filling. Have a variety of coffee drinks. Not bad. Average. Like the Korean music in the background. Adds to the vibe of this being an Asian cafe!

Cafe Taiyaki 52 has perhaps the BEST taiyaki I've ever had in Canada. While it is a bit overpriced…read more(I had a matcha custard taiyaki with a milk iced coffee (T52 coffee) for almost 10 dollars), it was worth it, and I want to come back before leaving Halifax. The house coffee, T52, was very tasty. The shopkeeper introduced it to me as the "special double double," but I'd say it's the usual Korean milk coffee. It was creamy, pleasantly sweet, but not too sweet like the actual double-double. The matcha custard taiyaki was the star of all of these - the outer layer was super crispy (it even had some pieces fall off as the "chips," which I could use to dip the whipped cream and chocolate sauce on the plate). The taiyaki cake itself was just perfect. It was crispy on the outside but super soft and creamy inside, and very fresh and hot. The custard was sweet, comforting and delicious, which was perfectly paired with the outer buttery skin. I don't think anything else could beat this combo as the perfect breakfast. The shop was super clean, well-organized and comfortable. The service was excellent. I love this cafe. 4 stars because it's a bit pricy.

Went to Halina Cafe and Bar last night. Very friendly service. As soon as walked in we were greeted…read morewith smiles. Downstairs was full, so we were told to go upstairs. Sat on a very comfy love seat. It was so comfortable that I was struggling to stay awake. lol. We both ordered 2 piece fish and chips and pork spring rolls. The spring rolls were delicious. I would have preferred a plum sauce for dipping rather than the sauce they came with, but it was fine. The fish and chips were ok. Fries were so good! The batter was gooey on the inside, which would cause the fish to fall out when trying to get a forkful. May have been previously frozen. I don't know. It was good, but not the best I've ever had. While waiting to pay, several dishes were being brought out from the grill and they looked and smelled amazing! We will definitely be back to try dishes other than the fish and chips. We had heard such good things about the fish, so that's why we went with that option. Also, when I was leaving, I ordered 2 beef empanadas. Absolutely delicious!

Fantastic new Filipino restaurant and cafe on Chebucto Road where Fries and Company…read moreUsed to be. The owners did an amazing job renovating the place - it's so bright and welcoming. Seated promptly on the first floor - there are about three tables along with a counter. Upstairs is a much larger dining room. Had a variety of their food - soup bowls, the standard chicken and pork adobo and chicken wings and lechon kewala - all amazing. Tried their breakfast plate as well with pork tocino - comes with eggs and garlic rice. Tasty!! Super reasonable pricing, gracious hosts! Definitely worth visiting - will be back!!!

The food was fantastic. Don't underestimate the real food dishes, some of the best pizza I've ever…read morehad. The waitress was really wonderful. The ambience was way too much. Yes, it looks pretty; however, it is so bright and open concept I think that it could be headache inducing or cause other medical issues. It is good for the classic tourist trap experience but I feel as though you can have similar experiences elsewhere without all of the bright lights.

Had ordered this dessert board from here though Uber a while back and it was great!…read moreChocolate chip cookies and brownies were to die for!/ fruit / mini pancakes n such plus the sauces- definitely something I'd get again!! Must visit in person sometime!

Sweet neighborhood spot close to where we picked up our rental car this morning. Very strong drip…read morecoffee. Breakfast salad was a delicious combo of fresh salad greens, berries, pomegranate seeds, walnuts, sunflower seeds and goat cheese. Hubby's breakfast sandwich was great too, as is the blueberry scone we got to go. Friendly service and laid back atmosphere.

The only reason for four stars is the food took a while to come out (a little over 40 minutes for…read morebrunch). Other than that the staff was very friendly. There's a good amount of outdoor seating and the atmosphere inside is great. The food was excellent! The eggs benedict was cooked perfectly and everything came out great!

Busy local cafe - they are open very early in the morning. The usual coffee and espresso based…read moreproducts. North Mountain is their coffee supplier. Small seating area in a cozy environment with eclectic decor. Had an egg and cheese bagel - pretty tasty. Friend had a smoked salmon scramble on sourdough bread. Was happy. Worth coming

Great little coffee shop with yummy sandwiches and pastries. Service was super friendly and kind…read more Parking is a little tricky, but worth the walk

Busy place. Smells great in here. Staff were fine. Place is…read morevery clean. I got a kids chai as it was a better size and price for me - very good. Nephews loved it. We also tried the Cheddar onion and chocolate pistachio scones. Cheddar one was 10/10 very good. Chocolate pistachio one was just not as good - not as moist, not as flavorful. Lots of other super tasty looking baked goods here as well. Lots of dine-in tables. 2 single-person gender neutral bathrooms.

Lovely little coffee place in beautiful Dartmouth. Coffee was a little bitter for my taste buds,…read morecroisant was very nice. Server at the bar was not very happy this day.