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As the summer's warmth gives way to the crisp embrace of fall, there's no better way to ring in the new season than with a toasty fall drink in your hand. From decadent pumpkin spice lattes to apple chaider, we've rounded up eight must-try cafés around the Halifax region with festive fall drinks to warm the soul.
Cafe Byron
2456 Agricola St, Halifax, NS
Take a fall walk through Halifax’s North End and pick up an apple spice topped with salted caramel whip from Cafe Byron. Popular with locals, it’s a place to meet friends or grab a coffee before browsing the shops along Agricola Street.
Dilly Dally Coffee Café
6100 Quinpool Rd, Halifax, NS
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.
Walk along Quinpool Road, browse its independent shops and check out the neighbourhood’s murals before stopping at Dilly Dally for a carrot spice latte. For Dalhousie University students, it’s about a 15-minute walk from campus and an easy study break along tree-lined sidewalks. To keep the fall theme going, pair your outing with a bowl of ramen from Truly Tasty.
Suda Table
5520 Almon St, Halifax, NS
Inspired by Seoul’s café culture, Suda Table pairs carefully made coffee with pastries and desserts, including egg tarts, madeleines, cookies and Basque cheesecake. The menu also includes savoury sandwiches and snacks, such as its popular steamed mandu.
This fall, try a cinnamon bun latte made with house-made cinnamon syrup or a maple tiramisu topped with mascarpone maple cream. Stay cozy inside or take your order to go and browse the shops along Agricola Street.
Café Goodluck
145 Portland St, Dartmouth, NS
Take the ferry from Downtown Halifax to Downtown Dartmouth, enjoying views of Halifax Harbour along the way. From Alderney Landing, walk to Café Goodluck on Portland Street for a pumpkin spice latte, cereal milk hojicha or caramel latte. Afterwards, browse local shops such as The Trainyard and continue towards Lake Banook for a walk among the fall colours.
Apartment 3 Espresso Bar
Warm up with a seasonal drink at Apartment 3 Espresso Bar, a welcoming café known for its fresh doughnuts and coffee, with locations in Lower Sackville and on South Park Street in Downtown Halifax.
This fall, choose from a pumpkin spice latte, a classic or spicy chai latte, or Apartment 3’s signature drink, “The Sweet Local.”
Martinique Desserterie & Delicatessen
7896 Nova Scotia Trunk 7, Musquodoboit Harbour, NS
Take a scenic drive along the Eastern Shore and enjoy the fall foliage on the way to Martinique Desserterie & Delicatessen. Try its date-spice latte and choose from autumn dishes such as street-corn grilled cheese, harvest melt, or chicken and vegan mini pot pies. Afterwards, walk part of the Musquodoboit Trailway to enjoy the fall colours and crisp air.
The Pink Piano Cafe & Lounge
585 Sackville Dr Unit 1, Lower Sackville, NS
Stop by Pink Piano for a full lineup of fall drinks, including a pumpkin pie latte, campfire latte, sweet gold latte, vanilla pear matcha latte, apple chaider and white pumpkin bliss. Settle in with a board game, browse the local art and pair your drink with a homemade treat.
The Osney Cafe & Social
5783 Charles St Halifax, NS
Warm up at this North End café and get your pumpkin spice fix with a classic pumpkin spice latte or switch things up with a pumpkin spice whipp. Located just off Agricola Street, The Osney is also an easy place to begin a fall latte crawl, with Cafe Byron around the corner.
