Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Best coffee in town! Go here for your early morning fix. For breakfast, we recommend the sweet potato egg muffin - they bake a whole egg into the muffin!
75 residents recomanen
Java Blend Coffee Roasters
6027 North StBest coffee in town! Go here for your early morning fix. For breakfast, we recommend the sweet potato egg muffin - they bake a whole egg into the muffin!
This place has it all; early morning coffee and breakfast treats, lunches, brunches on weekends, dinner and late night drinks. As well as lots of special events like bands, art displays and more.
86 residents recomanen
Lion and Bright
2534 Agricola StThis place has it all; early morning coffee and breakfast treats, lunches, brunches on weekends, dinner and late night drinks. As well as lots of special events like bands, art displays and more.
This place is delicious for dinner. They also have a great happy hour from 4:30-6:30pm. Try the mussels with a glass of white wine.
93 residents recomanen
Agricola Street Brasserie
2540 Agricola StThis place is delicious for dinner. They also have a great happy hour from 4:30-6:30pm. Try the mussels with a glass of white wine.
Edna
2053 Gottingen StOne of our fave restaurants in town. Don't miss this.
Another great spot to eat that's within walking distance of the house. Always changing seasonal menu.
48 residents recomanen
The Brooklyn Warehouse
2795 Windsor StAnother great spot to eat that's within walking distance of the house. Always changing seasonal menu.
A bit off the beaten track, but so close, and the food is quite good. Check out their backyard terrace for a lovely warm evening meal al fresco.
8 residents recomanen
Tess
5687 Charles StA bit off the beaten track, but so close, and the food is quite good. Check out their backyard terrace for a lovely warm evening meal al fresco.
The Coastal Cafe
2731 Robie StOne of our favourite brunch spots in the city!
If you're in the mood for pho, order it from here. They'll do take out and will deliver, for a fee.
10 residents recomanen
Pho Hoang Minh Restaurant
172 Wyse RdIf you're in the mood for pho, order it from here. They'll do take out and will deliver, for a fee.
Da Maurizio
1496 Lower Water StDelicious Italian spot. So good.
McKelvie's Restaurant
1680 Lower Water StYou want fish, go here.
Awesome burgers. Gus' Pub doesn't look like much outside, but go inside and try the Ace burgers.
9 residents recomanen
Ace Burger Company
62 Ochterloney StreetAwesome burgers. Gus' Pub doesn't look like much outside, but go inside and try the Ace burgers.
Essentials
This grocery store is within eyesight of our front door. Now with the addition of RockBottom Brewery, you can buy wine and beer as well as your dinner.
78 residents recomanen
Sobeys North &Windsor
2651 Windsor StThis grocery store is within eyesight of our front door. Now with the addition of RockBottom Brewery, you can buy wine and beer as well as your dinner.
Everything Else
Lawtons Drugs Gladstone
6155 North StDrugstore - for any emergencies you may have.
North Brewing Company
899 Portland StThis place carries Sean's favourite beer.
Great spot for a swim on a hot day, or warm evening. Take the St. Margaret's Bay Road and park in the parking lot.
13 residents recomanen
Long Lake
Great spot for a swim on a hot day, or warm evening. Take the St. Margaret's Bay Road and park in the parking lot.
This place is beautiful - like a Caribbean beach - but the water is cold so be warned!
122 residents recomanen
Crystal Crescent Beach Provincial Park
220 Sambro Creek RdThis place is beautiful - like a Caribbean beach - but the water is cold so be warned!
We both love this beach. You can go swimming and hang out. stop for ice cream on your way out.
91 residents recomanen
Martinique Beach
Martinique Beach RdWe both love this beach. You can go swimming and hang out. stop for ice cream on your way out.
If you're into surfing or want to try it out, this is the beach where the surf shops rent their gear and have lessons from.
139 residents recomanen
Lawrencetown Beach Provincial Park
Nova Scotia 207If you're into surfing or want to try it out, this is the beach where the surf shops rent their gear and have lessons from.
This is actually on Grafton Street and it serves lunch as well as their famous desserts and treats.
Scanway Catering & Pastry
1505 Barrington StThis is actually on Grafton Street and it serves lunch as well as their famous desserts and treats.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good Robot Brewing Co.
2736 Robie StIf you like beer, check out this brewery.
This is Noémi's favourite restaurant in town. Try the Drill. You won't regret it.
25 residents recomanen
The Press Gang Restaurant and Oyster Bar
5218 Prince StThis is Noémi's favourite restaurant in town. Try the Drill. You won't regret it.
This is a great spot for trying out new beers. They also have a waterfront beer garden (summer 2015) which you should check out.
48 residents recomanen
Stillwell
1672 Barrington StThis is a great spot for trying out new beers. They also have a waterfront beer garden (summer 2015) which you should check out.