Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Dartmouth

"The original location may be in Dartmouth, but the Halifax location has become quite popular too. Located in the Historic Properties, the café takes coffee very seriously. Beans served here are roasted next door at Anchored Coffee, and Two If By Sea offers a variety of options for coffee preparation—brewed coffee is available in either the pour-over method or in an individual French press if you're feeling really fancy."

"I would be remiss if a coffee shop located on The Dark Side wasn’t included on this list. Located across the Halifax harbour in downtown Dartmouth, Two if By Sea is worth the ferry ride. Trust me – skip the car and bus and take the ferry."

"Known as TIBS to locals, they opened their door in 2009 and have become a Dartmouth mainstay!. The croissants are creative and known city-wide. There’s a “Scone of the Week” with the offerings changing weekly."

"A dating hot spot for good reason, this shop features several exquisite cheesecakes to choose from. Flavours are often unique and can include anything from simple chocolate to Girl Guide mint. If you have special dietary needs, Sweet Hereafter has a wide selection of delicious vegan and gluten-free choices that taste the exact opposite of whatever you imagine when you think of vegan or gluten-free cheesecake."

"Sweet Hereafter, Halifax: See 134 unbiased reviews of Sweet Hereafter, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #55 of 690 restaurants in Halifax. Halifax RestaurantsCoffee RestaurantsEast Coast CanadaBest Places To EatCity StyleNova ScotiaTrip AdvisorLaughingWhale"

"Laura Nicole Draeger, who’s alternatively known as “Cafe Owner” or “Lady Boss,” chose a cosy, community feel for her small cafe at the corner of Quinpool and Vernon. Regulars are known to line up when the door opens at 7am, hankering for eggs and toast, fried egg “sammies,” smoked salmon scramble, steel-cut oats, BLTs, ham and brie sandwiches, alpine muesli and beverages including berry berry lavender iced tea and chai latte. Draeger gets her coffee from a local small-batch roaster."

"This licensed Halifax coffee shop has really made its mark on Quinpool Road just outside of downtown in the three years since it opened!. The theme is to eat and drink local which is something we definitely can get behind and giving back to their community is a huge part of what they do!. We visited in the late morning on a Friday and it was jam packed with folks sipping coffee, grabbing an early lunch and some who were stopping in for goods and hitting the road."

"Dilly Dally is a cosy little neighbourhood cafe on Halifax’s Quinpool Road. Not only do they serve up small batch treats and delicious caffeinated beverages, they’re also licensed!. I’m sensing a new favourite spot for evening drinks AND morning espressos!"

"Find it: 3555 Robie St., odellsgfcafe.comThe low-down: From the outside, this gluten-free bakery looks like just any other house on the street. But step inside, and you’ll be in pastry heaven. With its tempting displays of breads, cakes and other sweets, this low-key spot won’t be a secret for much longer.Prices: $1.75 to $4.25 eachWhat to order: A classic chocolate cupcake ($3.75) made with coconut milk and gluten-free flour, and topped with no shortage of decadent dairy-free chocolate icing"

"Long-time baker Tony Odell experienced an epiphany when, prompted by concerns about gluten intolerance, he baked a gluten-free pound cake for his family – and “no one could tell the difference.” Odell and his team create the usual assortment of bakery items (cakes, squares, cookies), but also whole pies, which aren’t offered in many bakeries. Odell’s customers have their pick of gluten-free coconut cream, pumpkin, blueberry, chocolate cream, pecan, apple and banana cream pies."

"The giggle-inducing Durty Burd will smack your taste buds wide awake: two fried eggs, habanero buffalo chicken, bacon, coastal sauce, havarti cheese and guacamole squeezed into a toasted English muffin with home fries or light green salad. There’s also The Elvis: a buttermilk waffle sandwich of peanut butter, banana, Montreal bacon and maple syrup. Take a breather between mouthfuls to admire the edgy wall art in the Robie Street rowhouse."

"The Coastal Café offers chef-driven breakfast fare in a casual environment. While the menu may seem fancy-pantsy in places (Cab Sauv reduction on your omelette?!), you’re still ordering at the counter in your pajamas. Breakfast and lunch is served until 2pm on weekdays."

"Located in the always popular Hydrostone area, this trendy bakery and café offers a cozy atmosphere inside and airy space outside on its patio. While the selection of cakes by the slice is somewhat limited compared to other places, what it does offer is superb and hard to find elsewhere. You can also enjoy a full range of coffee and other beverages with your selection."

"Another local favourite, Julien’s is the weakness go-to bakery for a MASSIVE number of Haligonians 😉 And what goes better with pastries and bread than a freshly brewed cup of coffee on a sunny patio?"

"One of the most kid-friendly cafes in Halifax from 2010 to 2012, Local Jo’s is the place to stop in the west end of Halifax. There is a kid’s play area and there are yummy cookies for them to try."

"A dating hot spot for good reason, this shop features several exquisite cheesecakes to choose from. Flavours are often unique and can include anything from simple chocolate to Girl Guide mint. If you have special dietary needs, Sweet Hereafter has a wide selection of delicious vegan and gluten-free choices that taste the exact opposite of whatever you imagine when you think of vegan or gluten-free cheesecake."

"Sweet Hereafter, Halifax: See 134 unbiased reviews of Sweet Hereafter, rated 4.5 of 5 on Tripadvisor and ranked #55 of 690 restaurants in Halifax. Halifax RestaurantsCoffee RestaurantsEast Coast CanadaBest Places To EatCity StyleNova ScotiaTrip AdvisorLaughingWhale"

"This favourite night spot provides an intimate dining experience and boasts a wide selection of desserts and other offerings. A slice of classic carrot cake is always a fan favourite, and you can't go wrong with any of the cheesecake selections. As a bonus, the candlelit atmosphere lets you hide the fact that you ate half a cheesecake by yourself."

"A dessert bar, The Middle Spoon features desserts, desserts and more desserts to choose from!. This polished, contemporary dessert bar is a great social spot to meet up with family and friends over drinks and treats. The Middle Spoon offers desserts of all sorts including pies, pastries, cakes, cookies and ice cream to suit your sweet preference."

"One for those late-night sweet cravings: a cocktail bar that also serves ice-cream sundaes and sinful desserts such as lemon pavlova, peanut-butter pie and chocolate lava cake."

"This cute cafe offers Japanese-inspired pastries called Taiyaki – fresh baked waffles in a fish-shape that come with a variety of fillings of your choice!. A single Taiyaki is $3.50 or you can order a combo with a coffee or tea for $5.20. They also offer savoury lunch and breakfast options starting at $4.80!"

"A post shared by Taiyaki 52 (@taiyaki52) on May 3, 2018 at 4:13pm PDT. Served in a bright, spacious café space on Brunswick Street, these fish-shaped, ice-cream filled desserts are new for Halifax, and are as Instagrammable as they are delicious. Café Taiyaki 52, 2009 Brunswick St., Halifax"

"One of the newest to the brunch game (yes, it’s sadly only available on the weekends) is beer bar Hopyard. Their brunch menu, like their regular menu, is full of interesting flavour profiles. Dishes like the pork belly sweet potato hash with salsa verde or the breakfast bowl with hash, eggs, bacon, rise and grind sauce, Cheerio brittle and crispy kale."

"Real Fake Meats is Halifax’s first vegan butcher shop, specializing in all kinds of meat alternatives. They also have a small regular menu and specials menu known to feature some epic vegan junk food. The breakfast sandwich might just be perfection."

"Real Fake Meats is a plant-based butcher specializing in vegan meats and cheeses. The offer a variety of specialty craft sandwiches and soups. Every month, they host a Balance & Brunch club with an hour of yoga followed by a family style brunch."

"I started buying from here in an effort to both reduce my family’s meat consumption and have quick meal options. So far all items have been delicious!"

"813 Bedford Hwy (Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat/Sun 11am-7pm) &2182 Gottingen Street (opening soon!). M&J’s is the friendliest little restaurant that basically specializes in dietary restrictions. Party of 5: one vegan, one celiac, one dairy allergy and a couple omnivores?"