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Irving Enfield Big Stop
Categories: Restaurants Canadian (Traditional) Local Flavour Canadian (Traditional), Local Flavour [Edit]
6757 Hwy 2Halifax, NS B2T
(902) 883-2522
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 12 am - 12 am
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
-
$$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
8 reviews for Irving Enfield Big Stop
8 reviews in English
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Review from Mike H.
West End, NS
5/2/2012
It's the meeting grounds, truckers, travellers, pensioners alike, all pull up. The restaurant isi all glassed in, you can see who's who before you enter. If it's summer, you will pass by a few hitch hikers with cardboard signs and their hankerchiefed dog. The main entrance has all what Irving has to offer, but veer hard right, pass the single seaters, and you enter blue collar hay day. Grab a seat, the servers are as old fashioned in value as it gets. The menu, well....i'm hoping you were not there for pheasant under glass, but the people that go there expect cheap prices and full bellies. The Big Stop does all that for you. People at the next table end up talking with you, but that just may be Nova Scotia, in essence, the food is good, its porportions large, and the prices are not going to break your wallet. If you are ever going up highway 102, the Big Stop should be part of your travel bucket list.
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Review from Ashlee F.
4/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
I don't like writing bad reviews, let me just start there. But, I also don't like sitting on people-who-I-don't-know's lap while trying to enjoy my dinner either; that's what it felt like I was doing here. It was pretty busy last night, but instead of spacing people out, they filled one side of the dining room first, placing you right next to a full table, and then the next group right next to your table, and so on. Needless to say our dinner conversation was pretty... tamed and quiet.
Other than that the service was great; pretty speedy and the waitress was really sweet!
I ordered the grilled chicken burger and fries. The fries were great (frozen I'd imagine) but the burger was so tasteless, I didn't know what to expect anyway, but I was pretty disappointed. I think it needs some sauce on it, besides mayo, maybe...
I'd still return though. They have a large menu that is decently priced! -
Review from Jim M.
Mt Uniacke, NS
3/25/2012
I just had the worst meal I ever had at a Big Stop! Maybe even ranks up there as the worst ever. I had a roast beef dinner that had instant mashed potatoes and gravey out of a can. Cole slaw was commercial like at Sobey's. The server said the potatoes were fresh but I don't know what one would have to do to make them exactly like instant. The new management obviously is making changes but not in a good way. When I told the server, Taylor, she said I "was insulting her". She took my money however even though she had never asked how it was. I hadn't eaten even half. She was rude. Perhaps they should to listen to customer feedback.
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Review from Ben B.
3/3/2011
Nothing makes the world of trucking more appealing to me than the gratuitous eating of food because who cares if you're gassy and bloated when you're driving across the country all by yourself in the middle of the night? Okay, so the appeal falls apart in the second half, but the moral of this story is that the Big Stop is a carb-filled, gravy-soaked, fried, battered, and served by a cute older lady version of heaven on earth.
The Big Stop has defined many a trip to Cape Breton, Prince Edward Island, and even New Brunswick with its glorious 24-hour breakfast, poutine upgrades, and anything else you can ever imagine wanting when you're a) hungover, b) starting a long drive, c) finishing a long drive, d) completely unwilling to let someone make you feel bad for eating a hefty portion of fake home-cooked food.
The menu is big and plentiful, the food is hearty and filling, the service is like a visit to your great aunt's place so long as she's friendly and waits on you hand and foot, and it's stupid affordable. Fuel up in more ways than one, baby and remember to follow the Trucker Code.
(Not sure what that is but it sounds awesome.)Listed in: I've rarely met a diner I…
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Review from Lacey H.
4/9/2010
The Irving Big Stop resonates in the hearts of many as an essential road trip destination. I don't know when I first visited this gaz-o-bar diner, but I do know that it became ingrained in my psyche as a haven for milk shakes, french fries and sliced pies!
A 48 hour rocket car trip to Montreal (circa Wednesday to this morning) had me landing at the Big Stop for a bright and early, wake and shake breakfast. I love the diner atmosphere, the crews of truckers hunched over their warm meals, ladies tipping pots of coffee and displays of decadent sugar loaded desserts.
Andrew and I slumped into a booth and ordered veggie omelets from a friendly lady in the traditional blue Irving button up shirt. The food was quick and I'm pretty certain that they've adopted a less greasy approach because our meal was borderline health conscious! It wasn't oily at all, and the food was fresh and tasty.
I was too out of it from hours of highway hypnotic forward motion to remember to order a milkshake, but it's probably for the best (7am and milkshake aren't necessarily the perfect pair).
The meals were inexpensive and the vibe was spot on. Need I mention Irving's clean bathroom promise? It is quite reassuring to know that when nature calls you can count on their water closets always being in tiptop shape.
So Irving Big Stop: thanks for the warm meal to help me on my way today. Next time, I'll be sure to have a shake for old time's sake. -
Review from Adam B.
Halifax, NS
12/30/2009
Nothing beats the Big Stop! A Maritimes tradition dating back to approximately the begginning of time, The Big Stop is a classic place to stop, gas up and enjoy a cheap and tasty meal.
This particular Big Stop is my favorite in the area. It is located near the airport and is always worth the few minutes of driving outside our fair city's core. The food is delicious, cheap and comes in huge portions. Breakfast is served all day (major bonus points) and the staff is always very friendly and fast.
This Big Stop has a great reputation and as such you can occasionally find yourself waiting a few minutes for a table, but stick around, it is completely worth it. My friends and I will often get together in a large gang and head to the big stop for supper, it's one of those rare places we can almost always agree on.
Cheap, tasty, friendly, huge portions, breakfast whenever your heart desires...need I go on? Check out this Big Stop as soon as possible! -
Review from Shawna D.
Chester, NS
4/9/2010
I do not know many people who haven't eaten at The Irving Big Stop.
If you are doing a trip, make sure you stop here, we always do.
They have a full house usually and a traditional menu. The food is always good here. They give large portion sizes, one of the favourites you will see float by you is the Hot Turkey Sandwich smothered in Gravy.
It is awesome!
There is usually a homemade pie kicking around for you to have a slice of. We love this spot, the staff here are really nice considering they are always busy. -
Review from Katie M.
Halifax, NS
12/7/2009 1 photo
Big portions, all day breakfast, and great service. It can get busy for brunch on Sundays, and it's hard to sit large groups, but the good food makes up for it.
