10 Must-Try Cafés in Halifax for Festive Fall Drinks

Looking for that Insta-worthy autumn shot? This bright and airy café serves up pastries as decadent as they are beautiful. Featuring their own special Java Blend roast, Bliss Caffeine Bar always has fun drinks to celebrate the season.

Bliss has curated a festive drink menu that’ll launch you straight into autumn. Their pumpkin spice latte, crafted with Bliss’s house pumpkin spice syrup (made with real pumpkin), and topped with a salted caramel drizzle is a classic option.  Sip inside or take your latte to-go and wander the winding paths of the Halifax Public Gardens.

Feel like dining in? Bliss also offers a spiked Irish coffee on their dine-in menu, blending their medium roast with Irish whiskey, a shot of pumpkin spice syrup, and topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon – perfect for cozying up with on a crisp day in Halifax.

Looking to try something different this season? Dilly Dally has you covered.

Step inside this dreamy little nook to try their carrot spice latte, a favourite among locals for years. This spot also serves up fresh-baked goods, soups, sandwiches, and more every day. If you’ve never been here before, this is your sign to check it out.

Fill yourself with all the cozy fall feels at Terra this season.

Located within the historic Alexander Keith’s brewery premises, this café serves up an assortment of offerings, including artisanal coffee and espresso, breakfast, lunch, and a selection of decadent bakery goods, such as their renowned lemon buttermilk scones and dulce de leche cinnamon knots, baked fresh on-site daily, with an emphasis on in-house preparation using locally sourced ingredients from the neighbouring Halifax Brewery Farmers’ Market.

This fall, Terra has crafted four seasonal drinks: a classic pumpkin spice latte, a pumpkin white hot chocolate, a stroopwafel latte, and a velvety orchard chai. Make plans to rise early and stop in for one of these decadent drinks to pair with a Saturday sunrise stroll along the Halifax waterfront, just steps away. Not an early riser? Head over a little later when the Brewery Market opens on Saturdays, and browse through fresh fall produce and a variety of other artisan goods, from handmade apothecary products to wool socks, and so much more.

This North End nook is bringing the heat with a seasonal menu that’ll keep you feeling extra cozy this fall.

Inspired by Seoul’s café culture, Suda Table blends top-notch coffee with artfully crafted pastries, offering desserts from egg tarts and madeleines to cookies, basque cheesecake, and more, plus savoury sandwiches and snacks, including their highly praised steamed mandu.

This fall, Suda Table is offering six seasonal drinks: a classic pumpkin spice latte, a pumpkin chai latte. a ginger latte, offered both with and without espresso, a hojicha latte (a roasted Japanese matcha latte with a nutty, toasty flavour), and a ginger matcha latte.

Stay cozy inside, or take your latte to-go and wander through streets shrouded in fall foliage before browsing the electic shops along Agricola Street.

Located 20 minutes from Peggy’s Point Lighthouse, this adorable café offers famous artisan caramels, espresso, local beer and wine, housemade baked goods and light lunch fare.

Pick up their classic pumpkin spice latte, or opt for their specialty pumpkin lure latte with housemade syrup made from real pumpkin, or a maple latte made with local maple syrup, and browse through eclectic art and home goods, or pull out a board game to play with your pals. If you’re not in the mood for a latte, this spot also offers hot apple cider and apple cider slushies. Whatever you decide to go for, be sure to pair it with one (or all) of their seasonal treats, offered for a limited time.

Transport yourself to Paris with a visit to this stunning French café, just steps from the Halifax waterfront.

Indulge in a pumpkin spice latte, topped with whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon. Cozy up inside or take it to-go and stroll the scenic waterfront for the sweetest autumn outing.

Nestled in the heart of downtown Dartmouth, this sweet café offers incredible sweet and savoury treats, locally roasted coffee, and pantry essentials.

Pick up a pumpkin spice latte and stroll the streets to discover stunning public art, whimsical boutiques, and more.

Treat yourself to a toasty drink at Apartment 3 Espresso Bar, one of Halifax’s sweetest cafés.

This spot serves up fresh doughnuts, coffee, and stellar vibes. Indulge in one of their seasonal drinks this fall: a pumpkin spice latte, a regular or spicy chai latte, or Apartment 3’s special, “The Sweet Local” – feeling mystified? Stop in to sample it for yourself.

Nestled in Halifax’s North End, this soft-toned café offers a selection of plant-based treats and specialty coffees.

Drop in for a pumpkin spice latte, crafted in-house with fresh pumpkin. Kick it up a notch and opt for a pumpkin chai, or a pumpkin spice steamer, and be sure to pair it with one of Bramble’s light and fluffy treats, from their melt-in-your-mouth muffins to their premium doughnuts. Don’t be fooled – Bramble takes their craft seriously; whether or not you follow a vegan diet, this plant-based paradise serves up some of the best treats in the neighbourhood.

Warm up to fall with a cozy drink from Two If By Sea.

This spot is famous for its inventive weekly croissant creations, spanning from flavours such as sweet lemon pie to savoury donair. Be sure to try their weekly feature and pair it with a hot spiced apple cider. Take your treats to-go and wander through the Dartmouth Commons to soak up scenic views of the Halifax Harbour, city skyline, and vibrant fall foliage.