Find a cup of coffee worth going out for in Halifax
No matter how good your coffee is at home, sometimes it’s just nice to go out. Whether you’re grabbing your cup of joe on your daily morning commute, or are looking for a place where you can sit down on a Sunday morning and spend a few hours poring over the paper and catching up on emails, this list has you covered. Set the alarm early, because coffee is calling, and these places know how to do it right!
The Nook on Gottingen
2118 Gottingen St, Halifax NS B3K 0C5This place is just as it sounds – a little cozy spot with seats in all the nooks. They have a great selection of coffees and teas, and better yet, a tasty menu with both vegan and vegetarian options. If you want to have the lunch sandwiches though, be sure to go after 11 when they change over the menu.
Scanway Catering & Pastry
1505 Barrington St, Halifax NS B3J 3Y6It’s not unusual for there to be a lineup for opening hour at this bakery and coffee shop: everyone wants to get the doughnuts before they sell out. And when the flavours include Acadian Maple with Smoked Bacon and Triple Chocolate, it’s no wonder they sell out. Personally, I go for the coffee and the rooftop patio. But the patio is usually full too. Can you tell you need to show up early here?
Two If By Sea Bakeshop
1869 Upper Water St, Halifax NS B3J 1S9People flock from near and far for the croissants at Two if By Sea, better known to the locals as TIBS. Made fresh daily, with a daily rotation of flavours, these giant pastries are perfect with their freshly brewed coffee for breakfast or an afternoon snack. But don’t leave it too late because the croissants sell out almost every day!
Uncommon Grounds
1030 South Park St, Halifax NS B3H 2W3With their coffee small-batch roasted right in the province, it’s no wonder this coffeehouse has a lineup to get brew most of the time. The good news is though, there are two locations to get your fix, and they always have lots of delicious treats (often from their sister companies) to tide you over while you wait for your cup of joe.
Coburg Social Bar And Cafe
6085 Coburg, Halifax NS B3H 1Z3If you’re a student, you come here for the study-friendly atmosphere. Otherwise, you come for the great coffee and just a quiet place to hang out and read a book or catch up on the daily news. You might struggle to get a table at exam time, but the coffee is just as good on the go as sitting down!
Lion & Bright
2530 Agricola St, Halifax NS B3K 4C5Beer by night and coffee by day – you can’t go wrong at Lion and Bright, no matter what time you go. There are 6 to 8 craft beers on tap and more in the fridge, and the coffee is always fresh and brewing. And the best part is, they’re attached to a bakery and market sourcing local veggies and fresh homemade bread.
Steve O Reno's Cappuccino
1536 Brunswick St, Halifax NS B3J 2G2Voted best coffee and specialty coffee in Halifax, this one couldn’t be left off the list. You can get your coffee at one of their four locations around the city, but more importantly, you’ll want to enjoy it with something from their delicious menu, featuring breakfast, lunch and bakery treats.
Just Us Cafe
5896 Spring Garden Rd, Halifax NS B3H 0A6A Nova Scotia start up, Just Us has their own roastery in the Annapolis Valley and has now opened several locations across the country. They’re all about ethically sourced fair trade coffee and tea, local, organic treats and a great place to sit and hang out. Not to mention, their own homemade delicious chocolate. Trust me, you’ll be back.
Smiling Goat Organic Expresso Bar
1551D South Park St, Halifax NS B3J 4B4A higher-end coffee shop, the Stubborn Goat doesn’t brew drip coffee on the weekends. Instead, stop in and order some of their specialty roasts in single serving cups, brewed just for you. With two locations and lots of great seasonal latte creations, you’ll walk out happy every time, no matter where you are in the city!
The Other Bean Cafe
6220 Quinpool Rd, Halifax NS B3L 1A3Here’s a secret: The other Bean is the owner’s dog who you’ll often see hanging out at this quaint little coffee shop on Quinpool Road. So whether you go to visit the dog or to try one of the great treats on the café menu, you’re sure to leave happy and full. Or just covered in dog slobber with coffee breath.
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