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Pavia Espresso Bar & Café
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Pavia Gallery995 Herring Cove Rd
Herring Cove, NS B3R 2N1
(902) 407-4008
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 6:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sat-Sun 8 am - 5:30 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- By Appointment Only:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
2 reviews for Pavia Espresso Bar & Café
2 reviews in English
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Review from Ben B.
12/8/2011 2 photos
The Pavia Café and Gallery is an fantastic addition to the Herring Cove area, so much so that I already know it's going to lure me back out more often than my usual once-a-year trek to watch the waves on the ocean. I was very lucky to have a friend of mine invite me out to her regular haunt and already can't wait to spend a day relaxing in this clean, modern house of espresso!
From the outside, you'll find no indication of the crisp white interior that reminds me of gorgeous urban spaces like FRED in downtown Halifax. It'll also be hard to imagine that the owners have perfected their craft of Italian coffees in the homeland itself, crafting custom blends of beans for the ideal Italia flavour (60% espresso, 40% Arabica). Their cappuccino was a sight to behold and a joy to savour. Of course, the coffee menu extends well beyond the standard so I can't wait to experiment. I saw a particularly tasty-looking cup of sipping chocolate that I'm dying to try.
The panini menu is small at just four or five options but considering I was already tortured trying to decide between the Caprese (basil, tomato, fresh mozza, olive oil) and the Pavia (olives, feta, pepper garlic jelly), I'd argue that you won't need much more than they already offer. I went with the Pavia which will delight anyone who digs olives as much as I do. Plus, the jelly was out of this world. What I wouldn't give to buy a jar for home use... (Pavia folks - call me.)
Now this was mostly luck, but we also happened to arrive on a day where the daily soup was carved out of my dreams: sweet potato with ginger. It was perfectly portioned in a cappuccino cup as a side to the panini (I always like trying the soup but never like feeling sickly full after suffering through a huge bowl) with a slice of starfruit over top. The baked goods, sweets, and chocolate truffles looked amazing too but I figured I'd pace myself for one visit. But trust...I'll be happy to report back on those next time.
The owners were lovely and happy to fill us in on the ins and outs of their Italian 'research' trips, proper European espresso practices, and their personal favourite menu items in order to give this first-timer the proper Pavia experience. One that I intend to recreate often! -
Review from Stephen G.
Sambro Head, NS
12/23/2011
Great new place. Worth a visit.
Specialties
At PAVIA Gallery ~ Espresso Bar & Café we strive to provide you with an exceptional experience and have created a little piece of Italy in the village of Herring Cove. Whether it is a grilled panino or a freshly baked cornetto, we take great care to provide authentic touches. We currently import all of our espresso from Mokaflor - a Florentine micro-roastery. Our baked goods are baked on-site and use the best quality ingredients.
Pavia Gallery presents solo and group exhibitions by established and senior contemporary visual artists. We pursue the advancement of visual arts though exhibitions and lectures that encourage debate and further understanding of the work.
We offer a small yet exceptional facility. In it we have attempted to create a space that encourages our artists to exhibit works that are not only completed pieces but also works that artists have produced throughout the art making process.
History
Established in 2011
Created by Victoria Foulger, RN (UK) and visual Artist Christopher Webb, the concept of this up-market Gallery, Espresso Bar & Cafe was to bring a European/Italian contemporary feel to the village of Herring Cove. The couple host regular Authentic Italian Dinners and host annual Italian Art & Cultural Excursions.
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