Guidebook for Halifax
Food Scene
Cafe by day & wine bar by night - this spot has it all! Hip North End city vibe. Great coffee, food, & drinks. Family friendly during day.
86 locals recommend
Lion and Bright
2534 Agricola StCafe by day & wine bar by night - this spot has it all! Hip North End city vibe. Great coffee, food, & drinks. Family friendly during day.
Amazing local fare, casual fine dining. They also have a great bar/lounge area if you just want to pop in for a drink.
93 locals recommend
Agricola Street Brasserie
2540 Agricola StAmazing local fare, casual fine dining. They also have a great bar/lounge area if you just want to pop in for a drink.
Great coffee that won't cost you an arm & a leg. Some outdoor seating available too.
75 locals recommend
Java Blend Coffee Roasters
6027 North StGreat coffee that won't cost you an arm & a leg. Some outdoor seating available too.
Continually voted as Halifax's best casual fine dining restaurant - and it's just down the street!
48 locals recommend
The Brooklyn Warehouse
2795 Windsor StContinually voted as Halifax's best casual fine dining restaurant - and it's just down the street!
If you're looking for a cafe that has a great community, home-grown feel then this is it. Family friendly with small play area for the kiddies.
14 locals recommend
Local Jo Cafe & Market
2959 Oxford StIf you're looking for a cafe that has a great community, home-grown feel then this is it. Family friendly with small play area for the kiddies.
Arguably the best pizza in town. All locally sourced ingredients & local brews served. Family friendly.
32 locals recommend
Mother's Pizza
5710 Young StArguably the best pizza in town. All locally sourced ingredients & local brews served. Family friendly.
If you like your coffee with a side of patisseries, then this is your spot. They also have great fresh baked breads for you to bring home. Outdoor seating. Family friendly.
58 locals recommend
Julien's Patisserie Bakery & Cafe
5517 Young StIf you like your coffee with a side of patisseries, then this is your spot. They also have great fresh baked breads for you to bring home. Outdoor seating. Family friendly.
The BEST brunch spot in the city. One of those "only locals know about" spots that you need to try. Tip: You order at counter when you arrive & put your name on a list for next avail table.
61 locals recommend
The Coastal Cafe
2731 Robie StThe BEST brunch spot in the city. One of those "only locals know about" spots that you need to try. Tip: You order at counter when you arrive & put your name on a list for next avail table.
enVie A Vegan Kitchen
5775 Charles StGreat vegan fare.
Edna has casual fine dining nailed. Great atmosphere & all dishes are prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
169 locals recommend
Edna
2053 Gottingen StEdna has casual fine dining nailed. Great atmosphere & all dishes are prepared with locally sourced ingredients.
Essentials
Local Source Market
2530 Agricola StGreat little market for locally sourced groceries.
Right at the end of the street, less than a minute walk from the house.
78 locals recommend
Sobeys North &Windsor
2651 Windsor StRight at the end of the street, less than a minute walk from the house.
If you like local brews, stop by North Brewing Co. They don't do in-store sampling, but you can bring some brews home with you to enjoy!
34 locals recommend
North Brewing Company
899 Portland StIf you like local brews, stop by North Brewing Co. They don't do in-store sampling, but you can bring some brews home with you to enjoy!
Everything Else
Great city park with off leash area if you're traveling with your dogs.
31 locals recommend
Fort Needham Memorial Park
5515 Stairs PlGreat city park with off leash area if you're traveling with your dogs.
Ardmore Park
Oxford StreetCity park with playground & basketball courts.