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Deirdre "Cultural Icon In Training" L.'s Profile

Mocha Madness!

So in all fairness I have to preface this list with a warning of sorts: I only drink mochas. No lattes, no steamers, no brew drip, no canadianas or americanos or straight shots. But I've made a pretty exhaustive study of mocha makers in the city, and I know what I like in a mocha: it must be hot, chocolate-y without being syrupy and cloying, with a strong yet not overpowering coffee vibe. Here are some of my fave spots to satisfy mocha-related cravings ...

1. Just US Café

1678 Barrington St
Halifax, NS B3J 2A2
(902) 422-5651

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries

9/28/2010

Looking for reliability with a shot of whimsy in addition to your steamed chocolate with a shot of espresso? Look no further. I've tasted mochas all over town, and this place is my fave. Mainly because I find the staff to be pleasant at the very…More »

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2. Two If By Sea

66 Ochterloney St
Dartmouth, NS B2Y
(902) 469-0721

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Cafes

10/5/2010

When I heard that my neighbourhood was getting a real live espresso-based-coffee-joint, I was super excited. And I am happy to say that Two If By Sea (or T.I.B.S as it's sometimes known) has not let me down.

I have two teeny-tiny beefs: the coffee…More »

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3. Alteregos Cafe & Catering

2193 Gottingen St
Halifax, NS B3K 3B5
(902) 431-3170

Categories: Caterers, Coffee & Tea, Hostels

9/29/2010

Ahhh Alterego's!
One of my favourite spaces, north end or otherwise. I dig that it's filled with books for the perusing and folks from all over the neighbourhood/country/globe. I never know who'll be parked on the sunny street-side patio or what…More »

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4. Steve O Reno's Cappuccino

2854 Robie St
Halifax, NS B3K 4P4
(902) 484-0111

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries

9/28/2010

Oh the Steve O shack of happy mocha goodness! For a long time I didn't patronize this particular Steve Os because I thought I needed an automobile - but as Lacey points out - not so!

Anyone can stroll (or roll) up to the window and be served by the…More »

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5. Starbucks Coffee

5554 Kaye St
Halifax, NS B3K 1Y5
(902) 455-6101

Category: Coffee & Tea

9/27/2010 First to Review

I know what you're thinking: a Starbucks is a Starbucks is a Starbucks ... and that's probably true. But if you are a fan (and they must have some or there wouldn't be new stores popping up all over the place), then you want to know where the…More »

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6. Steve O Reno's Cappuccino

1536 Brunswick St
Halifax, NS B3J 2G2
(902) 429-3034

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch

9/28/2010

I was going to the downtown Steve Os even before I started guzzling mochas (back then chai latte was what I sought out). I'm also partial to their breakfast cookies - it's like a bowl of granola in a delish portable form! Who says it's wrong to…More »

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7. The Coastal Cafe

2731 Robie Street
Halifax, NS B3K 4P1
(902) 405-4022

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

9/28/2010

I remember reading about the opening of the Coastal and thinking "I need to check this place out". And I did, and have been back multiple times since. They make great mochas (including a rarely seen white chocolate version which will never replace…More »

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8. Just Us!

5896 Spring Garden Road
Halifax, NS B3H
(902) 423-0856

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries

9/28/2010

I'm a fan of Just Us in general, though more inclined to visit their Barrington Street location since I don't often find myself way up Spring Garden. But when I do I am grateful and happy to spot the lovingly refurbished old house that is Just Us…More »

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9. Second Cup

7001 Mumford Rd
Halifax, NS B3L 4N9
(902) 455-1212

Category: Coffee & Tea

10/8/2010

There was a time when professional demands required me to be at the Halifax Shopping Centre more frequently and for longer periods than I would normally be. It didn't take me long to suss out the best option for my mocha habit. The Second Cup makes…More »

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Call it altruism or call it laziness - I've always been a big proponent of local shops. Partly because I tend to live nearer to downtown that the 'burbs, and often that's where a lot of these kinds of stores can be found. But I also believe it's cool to spend my money in places where more of it will stay within the community.
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