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1. Ardmore Tea Room
Maybe I'm a bit of a masochist, but when I wake up hungover, somebody better already know where we're going for brunch or there's going to be trouble. Yes - even in the worst state, I need to know that within minutes of showering, I will be queasily…More »
2. Palladium Family Restaurant
Popped into my new favourite neighbourhood greasey spoon with friends again tonight and had another great time! I'm incapacitated with 'The Fullsies' which is a term I just made up because no other would properly communicate just how full I am.
Our…More »
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1/13/2011
So I have to admit, it took a friend a whole lot of campaigning to get me to try this place. I don't… Read more »
3. Saege Bistro
Okay fine. I'm big enough to admit when I was wrong. Or at the very least when I was too cranky to have any business writing reviews in the first place. Yes, the first time I went to Saege that led to my brunch review was less than ideal but my most…More »
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11/18/2010
After years of hearing about the Saege experience, we finally got around to trying it out for Sunday… Read more »
4. Cora's Breakfast & Lunch
A nice local version of the homegrown breakfast chain. The staff is usually friendlier here than I've experienced at other locations and the service comes quickly as soon as you make it through the inevitable and uncomfortable line-up for a table…More »
5. The Coastal Cafe
This i truly the home of incredible, creative and delicious food in Halifax and if you haven't been to experience it, go NOW.
Their huge menu is split between two chalkboards on the wall boasting a full breakfast offering and a delectable lunch…More »
6. Niche Lounge Supperclub
The good news: Niche brought back their eggs benny for the brunch menu, thus restoring the full glory of my best kept downtown breakfast secret. Guys...NO ONE IS EVER THERE. You walk in, you have your pick of seat (including comfy arm chairs), you…More »
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12/15/2010
I used to be one of the few people who could still sing Niche's praises. While I can't stand going… Read more »
7. Brooklyn Warehouse
I'm about to fill you in on the best vegetarian main dish to be found in the city. Are you ready? You're so not ready. Okay fine. You're ready:
The Brooklyn Warehouse's stuffed peppers dinner is without a doubt the best vegetarian main course I've…More »
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2/3/2011
Going to the Brooklyn Warehouse is such a treat for me and not just because I'm shacked up with… Read more »
8. Bluenose II Restaurant
Star ratings aside, the Bluenose is fantastic for what it is. It's the go-to downtown diner for all-day breakfast, a handful of lovely Greek dishes, or a quick 'home-cooked' meal in the middle of a busy work day.
It's cheap, it's fast, it's friendly…More »
9. Smitty's Family Restaurant
I don't mean to get all shmoopy on you guys, but I really did just have a lovely experience at this Smitty's. Before tonight, I had only visited one other Smitty's location and only because I was desperately hungover and couldn't find another all-day…More »
10. The Armview Restaurant & Lounge
Retro diner meets hip DJ lounge? Yeah, I can dig it. It's like taking an authentic journey back to the good ole days if those good ole days were far cooler than they actually were. You just kinda want to run up to people's tables and start awkward…More »
11. Nectar Social House
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 1C2
(902) 406-3363
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Breakfast & Brunch,
Gluten-Free
If there's anything that should make Halifax nervous, it's this one block in downtown Dartmouth. Check it out: Two If By Sea for coffee and croissants, the Interlude Spa for pampering and prettying, and Nectar for fine dining and cocktails. They…More »
12. The Roxy
Portland, OR 97205
USA
(503) 223-9160
Category:
American (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Downtown
This place is lucky that the food carts aren't open late. They're really banking on the fact that late-night drunk eaters don't have many other options when it comes to soaking up the sizzurp. I've seen plenty of places do really, really well with…More »
13. Encore
Found at the charming Inn on the Lake in Fall River, en route to the airport, Encore is a cozy restaurant that has much more character than you'd expect for anything falling under the unfortunate banner of 'hotel restaurants'. Its multiple levels…More »
14. Jane's On The Common
Halifax, NS B3K 4M7
(902) 431-5683
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Canadian (New),
Gluten-Free
Jane's kind of makes me sad. On the one hand, it's a delicious and creative up-scale bistro that really remembers its vegetarian and gluten-free friends when putting together a menu. On the other hand, all I want to do is go there for a weekend…More »
15. Cosy Snack Bar
It's always cool to come cross a neighbourhood's greasy spoon, a hidden gem in the middle of suburban streets where peninsula folks can grab a satisfying, home-cooked bite without having to venture into the hustle and bustle of the city. The Cosy, as…More »
16. Chez Tess Creperie
This unique little spot in Halifax's north end is unfortunately easy to overlook. Just a few steps from Agricola, it might be that small distance off the beaten path that keeps Chez Tess an insider's favourite. Once you pop down though, you'll be…More »
17. Mary's Place Cafe
There's something just oh-so perfect about a no-frills breakfast joint, isn't there?
This morning I kicked off the week by having the most important meal of the day at this delightful Robie Street diner. At eight in the morning, we had our pick of…More »
18. Hami's Cafe & Catering - CLOSED
Downtown Dartmouth, you sneaky bugger...how have you been hiding a Build Your Own Breakfast Sandwich Bar from me for so very long?
Whole wheat, white, English Muffin, eggs, meats, fresh veggies, cheeses...I wanted to eat about six different…More »
19. Emma's Eatery
Sure, Emma's might be a little off the beaten path for some of you peninsula peeps but I have to say it was just delightful from start to finish! Gas up, take a lovely drive along the water, and consider it a Destination Brunch!
The interior of Emma's…More »
20. South End Diner - CLOSED
You wouldn't know it from the outside, but the South End Diner is an adorable piece of the fifties right in the heart of the south end. Checkboard floors, bright red walls, black-and-whites of James Dean, fresh baked pies in glass stands...it's all…More »
21. Fid Resto
Brunch: if it were a religion, I would study to become ordained.
There are few things in the world that I respect more than the tradition - nay...the very EXISTENCE of brunch and those who do it well. And that, my friends, is what usually brings me to…More »
22. Alteregos Cafe & Catering
Um what?? I have literally driven past this place hundreds of times on my way to just about anywhere else and never even gave it a second glance until curdled milk, a temperamental espresso machine, and running late for a meeting practically shoved…More »
23. The Tin Pan Bakery and Bistro
Y'all ain't even ready to hear what I had for breakfast this morning: an eggs benny sandwich with Hollandaise dipping sauce and a shredded potato pancake.
YEAH. I said it. It's your standard Eggs Benny sandwiched between two thick slices of homemade…More »
24. Your Father's Moustache
Halifax, NS B3J 1H5
(902) 423-6766
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Gastropubs
Your Father's Mustache is a great spot for a casual bite, a couple pints, and a pretty chill scene.
Sure, university students definitely Cole here to get wasted on occasion, but unlike spots like the Split Crow, that's not this bar's sole purpose.…More »
25. Dave Doolittles Taproom & Grill
Oh Dave Doolittles...the neighbourhood dive bar that could.
I don't look fondly upon many of the strip mall watering holes in the Dartmouth area but I'm not mad at this one. Still, it's worth pointing out that this one hasn't bridged the gap between…More »
26. Annie's Place Cafe
Today was my first visit to Annie's Place after getting up at an ungodly hour, leading to an awkard wait for businesses in the Spring Garden area to unlock their doors. It's now located in a new spot (as opposed to the old location shown in the…More »
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