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- Hours:
Mon-Sat 8 am - 3 pm
Sun 10 am - 3 pm
- Attire:
- Casual
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Alcohol:
- None
10 reviews for The Coastal Cafe
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The Coastal Cafe
7/17/2010
Sunday mornings have never been better. With the end of another week, it all about the rainy day remedy of a morning at The Coastal.
Its a quaint little North End cafe with the right attitude. The Coastal exists on its own sweet merit, and remains as unpretentious as they come. Full-bodied plates for both breakfast and lunch meals are what people come for, and the hot bevies aren't bad either.
Breakfast here is s u p e r. I've been into the "The Steph" lately-- a
mixed berry salad with granola and honey vanilla yogurt for 8 bucks. There tons of fresh options for day starting meals that stray from the monotony of everyday breakfasts. I digress. Take for example, "The Elvis", which is a buttermilk waffle sandwich w/ peanut butter, bananas, and bacon, and maple syrup. 10 dollas later, and its worth every glorious bite. (Veggies: sans bacon) The menu is just a positive burst of delicious to read through, with the fresh and flavorful innovations. I've never been disappointed with a meal.
Anyone looking for a nice, casual spot for some grub should head to The Coastal. Its delicious, cosy and has a great overall attitude.
The Coastal Cafe
7/11/2010
I was at the Coastal for Saturday brunch and the food was so good that it inspired me to write my first Yelp review. Being a half-Mexican in Halifax, I find the best Mexican food tends to require staying home and my expectations for Latino food at a Maritime restaurant are low to say the least. So when I heard that some of the best Mexican food in town can be had a breakfast food joint mostly famous for pastries and good coffee, I was skeptical. Truth is the chef at Coastal understands how to serve up complex, well-balanced flavors, Latino and otherwise.
If you have a hankering for spice, I highly recommend the Huevos Los Toritos, a deconstructed breakfast burrito with poached eggs, fresh guacamole atop a mole-braised shredded beef. Flavors were fresh and varied with every bite. I've also had the Huevos Ultimos, another vibrant layering of duck sausage pozole with poached eggs. Not for one that does not like spice, but offering more combos of flavor than just hotness.
Other breakfast offerings are freshly prepared with an emphasis on pure flavors. Open-faced omelettes and sausage-accompanied egg dishes file past out of the kitchen at a mouthwatering pace. The food is fresh, expertly designed, and best of all doesn't leave one hungry.
Wish the restaurant had more seating as folks often camp out for tables, but the cramped dining space is worth it to get some of the best food in town.
The Coastal Cafe
Updated - 5/13/2010
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I finally made it into the Coastal for a meal earlier this week, and boy, was it a delicious vegetarian surprise.
Not many places in this town serve up soy bacon and sausage, so when I ordered the McCoastal sammy sans meat, I was delighted to be offered a veggie version of the meat treats that usually come with this menu item.
The food was quick and the service was patient (I was very indecisive). My only qualm is having to order at the counter. I enjoy mulling over a menu, and the chalk boards aren't necessarily conducive to a relaxed perusal, as you chance getting in another patron's way.
The McCoastal was super tasty; served on a puffy white bun, with havarti and a creamy home sauce, topped with two eggs and the cherry on top, soy sausage!
I shall definitely return to this grand breakfast joint, serving up the best meal of the day until mid afternoon daily. Perhaps I'll even head in today to sample one of their other offerings.
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4/1/2010
My relationship with Coastal has been near impossible to develop. Somehow, my attempts have been for… Read more »
The Coastal Cafe
Updated - 4/10/2010
I don't know what I could have been thinking giving 'Coastal Cafe' only 4 stars at first; this place is awesome! I have yet to try a single thing at this restaurant that didn't taste phenomenal. Even when i'm with someone and they order something bizarre, and I think to myself 'oh, you're gonna regret that...' - It still sends up tasting delicious!
It was tough but most recently I migrated away from my beloved Los Huevos Rancheros and tried out The Elvis. Think: Buttermilk waffle sandwich with PB, Bananas, and bacon inside and drenched in maple syrup all over. Oh yeah. mmmmm.
I gotta throw some kudos out to the staff too. I am always immensely impressed with any establishment that manages to run like a well oiled machine without the aid of definitive rolls ie: bartender, barista, server, hostess. Everyone at The Coastal seems to just chip in taking orders, running food, clearing, cleaning and well i'm sure, pretty much anything. Well done you little jacks and jills of all trades!
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10/15/2009
'Coastal Cafe' is a delicious breakfast spot (they do lunch too!) run by Chief and Owner, Mark… Read more »
The Coastal Cafe
Updated - 3/3/2010
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After a few more breakfasts at Coastal, I feel obliged to update my review to 5 stars. The manfriend and I have gotten something different each time, and it's always good. How are you so awesome, Coastal?
Seating is hard to find, yeah, and it's uncomfortably easy to hear everything your neighbours are talking about, but after a bite or two, you'll find that your food is far more interesting than someone else's upcoming trip to Belize. Les Oeufs Hiver (my last meal there) was deceptively massive but so delicious, I wished my stomach had room for all of it.
Next time I'm in the area for lunch, I'm trying the lamb burger. Oh yes, you will be mine.
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10/17/2009
Coastal Cafe is tiny (teeny tiny, as in "somewhere around 10 tables" tiny) and always busy, but if… Read more »
The Coastal Cafe
1/13/2010
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It's always wonderful to find a place that's just as awesome...or better... than it was when it first opened. It's a small place, but it's huge when it comes to flavour and variety in the menu. Breakfast features The Elvis -Buttermilk Waffle Sandwich w/ Peanut Butter, Bananas, and Bacon, drenched in Maple syrup, Los Huevos Rancheros - 3 Fried on Crisp Corn Tortillas Topped with Sauce Ranchero, Jack and Cheddar, then Topped with Guacamole and Salsa and everything in between.
And trust me, you'll be back for a really fantastic lunch too, Menues change and vary depending on what Chef Mark Giffin finds at the farmer's market and from local producers.
I stopped in today just for a delicious cappuccino but was entirely won over by the lunch menu...Honey Chipotle Duck Tostados with quac & mole cream, curried leg of lamb naanwich, lamb meat ball & provolone ciabatta, tofu peanut green curry...I'm still drooling and that's not even half the menu!
The Coastal Cafe
3/8/2009
If you can get a table at this tiny spot on Yonge - you're set for a great experience. It's my new fave brunch spot in the city. Coffee - always made with love - and always perfect.
The presentation of the food is always gorgeous - something you don't normally expect from brunch, but I've not come to appreciate at 11 in the AM.
I highly recommend this spot.. although maybe I shouldn't because then I don't run the risk of waiting ages for a table.
The Coastal Cafe
10/22/2009
I started to feel left out of the group when all my fellow Reviewers had given a review of this Cafe and I haven't actually been to it before.
So naturally I had to check out this place and see what all the fuss was about. Well everyone was right! This tiny cafe is worth going to. They have a great breakfast and I was pleasantly surprised to find out Saturdays and Sundays are all day Breakfast days! I had the "Jamaican Me Crazy" simply because it had roasted Sweet Potatoes. My favorite! And they did this dish well.
The customer service is pleasant and helpful. They aren't too loud, in your face, looking negative or anything. They really help add to the nice atmosphere. I will give the same warning others have given however. And that is Saturday's and Sunday's are very busy days. This isn't one of those secret treasures. This is a treasure everyone knows about and visits religiously. I don't know how I lucked into having a great seat as soon as I walked in when I did. But if I didn't, I can honestly say that this place is worth the wait if you need to hang around before a table is available.
Coastal Cafe is about a twenty minute walk from downtown which is good. In my mind, if they were downtown, they would be even more busy and I'd never go. Its a very cute Cafe with amazing food for really good prices. Definitely check it out and be patient for a table.
The Coastal Cafe
10/21/2009
I like the atmosphere at Coastal - laid back and a little "indie", but I really like that it's got a great and, frankly, adventurous menu - for Halifax. I've only been for breakfast or brunch, but I love the fact that they have huevos rancheros on the menu, even if I was a little disappointed with the execution. I prefer my huevos on a soft, rather than a crisp, tortilla, but hey, that's just me. Good coffee here, super hot (I like it hot, but this is crazy hot). It's a little tricky to get a table, or have an intimate conversation once you get one, but hey, the indie kids don't mind laying everything out there, so why should I? Great local business, deserves lots of support.
The Coastal Cafe
12/3/2009
It doesn't look like much from the outside, or really from the inside either, but what's on your plate is always sublime. I'm not saying it's a dump - far from it - but this simple café has an awesome, ever-changing menu that will blow your brunch socks off. Portion sizes are not huge, so if you're looking to cram your hung-over belly full of greasy eggs and flapjacks, this is probably not the best choice. If, however, you want a slammin' good poached egg atop a perfectly fried baguette slice drizzled with maple mustard dressing with a side salad of local greens and goat cheese, step right up. Lots of local ingredients, conscientious meat, and veggie options to please thoughtful eaters. I whole-heartedly approve.
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