Guidebook for St. John's
Food Scene
Coffee Matters
1 Military RdGreat for work meetings
Cozy coffee place, passionate about good coffee, carry their own roast from Bonavista Roastery. Great food too: http://fixedcoffee.com/
28 residents recomanen
Fixed Coffee and Baking
183 Duckworth StCozy coffee place, passionate about good coffee, carry their own roast from Bonavista Roastery. Great food too: http://fixedcoffee.com/
Delicious coffee. Closest coffee place to our house. http://fixedcoffee.com/
6 residents recomanen
Fixed Coffee Bar
59 Harvey RdDelicious coffee. Closest coffee place to our house. http://fixedcoffee.com/
Open for breakfast and lunch. Delicious local food. Hepls vulnerable young adults to support themselves by offering training in the food service industry. Part of Stella's Circle. http://hungryheartcafe.ca/
13 residents recomanen
Hungry Heart Cafe & Catering
142 Military RoadOpen for breakfast and lunch. Delicious local food. Hepls vulnerable young adults to support themselves by offering training in the food service industry. Part of Stella's Circle. http://hungryheartcafe.ca/
Jumping Bean, Atlantic Place
215 Water StGreat coffee with a view (inside Atlantic Place)
Rocket Bakery is an institution. Great coffee, breakfast and lunch items. Bakery items are yummy.
78 residents recomanen
Rocket Bakery
294 Water StRocket Bakery is an institution. Great coffee, breakfast and lunch items. Bakery items are yummy.
The Rooms Café offers great Newfoundland inspired cuisine. Awesome view of the Narrows, the entrance to St. John's harbour, and city. Not to be missed.
Located in The Rooms: Art Museum, Provincial History Museum, and Provincial Archives
190 residents recomanen
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure AveThe Rooms Café offers great Newfoundland inspired cuisine. Awesome view of the Narrows, the entrance to St. John's harbour, and city. Not to be missed.
Located in The Rooms: Art Museum, Provincial History Museum, and Provincial Archives
Oliver's
160 Water StQuiet spot for conversations with great food.
Buonissima wood-oven baked pizza in friendly setting.
40 residents recomanen
Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca Downtown
377 Duckworth StBuonissima wood-oven baked pizza in friendly setting.
We love this restaurant with its innovative and locally inspired and sourced menu in a traditional house. Varying salt cod dishes.
17 residents recomanen
Bacalao Nouvelle Newfoundland Cuisine
65 Lemarchant RdWe love this restaurant with its innovative and locally inspired and sourced menu in a traditional house. Varying salt cod dishes.
Essentials
Owner operated health food store with many ethnic food choices. foodforthoughtstore.com
9 residents recomanen
Food for Thought
84 Gower StOwner operated health food store with many ethnic food choices. foodforthoughtstore.com
Closest super market. Next to liquor store.
68 residents recomanen
Sobeys St. John's Merrymeeting Road
8 Merrymeeting RdClosest super market. Next to liquor store.
Great for fresh produce, including organic, and wonderful diversity of ethnic foods. Open Saturdays during season.
33 residents recomanen
St. John's Farmers' Market
245 Freshwater RdGreat for fresh produce, including organic, and wonderful diversity of ethnic foods. Open Saturdays during season.
They have everything and homestyle dinners, ready to heat and serve. From soups, entrées to desserts.
They also offer delivery for $3.99.
42 residents recomanen
Belbins Grocery
85 Quidi Vidi RdThey have everything and homestyle dinners, ready to heat and serve. From soups, entrées to desserts.
They also offer delivery for $3.99.
Sightseeing
Iconic Cabot Tower, where Guglielmo Marconi received first trans-Atlantic wireless signal from Cornwall. Look down onto Fort Amherst and lighthouse.
242 residents recomanen
Signal Hill
230 Signal Hill RdIconic Cabot Tower, where Guglielmo Marconi received first trans-Atlantic wireless signal from Cornwall. Look down onto Fort Amherst and lighthouse.
Arts & Culture
Fantastic shows in intimate space. Venue for the Nickel Independent Film Festival, St. John’s International Women's Film Festival
21 residents recomanen
The LSPU Hall (Resource Centre for the Arts)
3 Victoria StFantastic shows in intimate space. Venue for the Nickel Independent Film Festival, St. John’s International Women's Film Festival
Christina Parker Gallery
50 Water StArtist-run gallery. Organizers of HOLD FAST, a contemporary Art Festival.
7 residents recomanen
Eastern Edge Gallery
72 Harbour DrArtist-run gallery. Organizers of HOLD FAST, a contemporary Art Festival.
Everything Else
Eastern Health, Health Sciences Center, 709
300 Prince Phillip Drive, http://www.easternhealth.ca/
Important Phone Numbers:
General Inquiries: (709) 777-6300
Emergency Services: (709) 777-6300 (HSC)
Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre: (709) 777-4574
Poison Control: (709) 722-1110
10 residents recomanen
Health Sciences Centre
300 PPDEastern Health, Health Sciences Center, 709
300 Prince Phillip Drive, http://www.easternhealth.ca/
Important Phone Numbers:
General Inquiries: (709) 777-6300
Emergency Services: (709) 777-6300 (HSC)
Janeway Children's Health and Rehabilitation Centre: (709) 777-4574
Poison Control: (709) 722-1110
Parks & Nature
Best kept secret: Victoria Park Lantern Festival in July. https://victoriaparknl.ca/
12 residents recomanen
Victoria Park
34 Sudbury StBest kept secret: Victoria Park Lantern Festival in July. https://victoriaparknl.ca/
The East Coast Trail is a hiking trail that runs 300km from Avalon North (Portugal Cove) to south of Cappahayden on the Irish Loop. Breathtaking views of the ocean!
East Coast Trail Near Fort Amherst
Deadman's Bay PathThe East Coast Trail is a hiking trail that runs 300km from Avalon North (Portugal Cove) to south of Cappahayden on the Irish Loop. Breathtaking views of the ocean!