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The Best Breakfast Spots in Halifax

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There is no shortage of delicious brunch spots in Halifax, but where do you go for a good midweek breakfast? 

We’ve got the scoop on the best places to enjoy the most important meal of the day in the following regions:

 

West End Halifax:

1. Ardmore Tea Room

Address: 6499 Quinpool Road, West End Halifax
Hours: 8am - 2pm everyday

Early birds rejoice! This iconic restaurant is open at 8am every day. This place is practically an institution, and its delicious diner menu always keeps us coming back for more.

 
 
 
 
 
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2. The Armview Restaurant & Lounge 

Address: 7156 Chebucto Rd, Halifax
Hours: 8am - 12am everyday (opens at 11am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)

The Armview Restaurant is one of Halifax’s oldest eating establishments and well worth a trip for breakfast. Their breakfast menu has loads of options, including Fish Cakes & Eggs, buttermilk pancakes and a ham & cheese omelet.

 
 
 
 
 
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3. Cheeky Neighbour Diner

Address: 6024 Quinpool Rd, West End Halifax
Hours: 9am - 3pm every day

This local favourite spot on Quinpool will get you fueled up for the day with options like Avo Toast, Breakfast Skillet and Panko French Toast. Enjoy the modern diner experience with it's local ingredients and east atmosphere.

 
 
 
 
 
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4. Dilly Dally Coffee Cafe 

Address:6100 Quinpool Road, West End Halifax
Hours: 7am - 5pm everyday

Another adorable coffee shop on Quinpool, Dilly Dally has a great cozy, community vibe and a delicious breakfast menu. Stop by as early as 7am for options including Sunshine Yogurt Sundaes, Fried Egg Sammies, and BLT Bagels.

 
 
 
 
 
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5. Robie St. Station

Address: 2394 Robie Street, West End Halifax
Hours: 8am - 3pm every day (except Monday and Tuesday)

A delicious all day breakfast option if you’re looking for something a step up from a typical diner breakfast. Their menu includes Bread Puddin’ French Toast, Frittata, and pandan pancakes.

 
 
 
 
 
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Downtown Halifax District:

6. Annie's Place Cafe

Address: 1592B Queen Street, Downtown Halifax
Hours: 9am - 2pm everyday (opens 8am on Saturday's and is closed Sunday, Monday and Thursday).

Offering an all day breakfast menu, Annie’s is a great place to dine solo or with a group. It's casual, filled with mismatched chairs and is cash only.

 
 
 
 
 
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7. Black Sheep Restaurant 

Address: 1496 Lower Water St, Downtown Halifax
Hours: Opens at 9am or 10am depending on the day (except for Tuesdays when they open at 5pm)

Located in the historic brewery market in Downtown Halifax, this eatery offers breakfast options such as Eggs Benny, "Diner Breakfast" and Banana Bread French Toast.

 
 
 
 
 
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8. Bluenose II Restaurant

Address: 1824 Hollis St, Downtown Halifax
Hours: 8am - 8pm everyday (they close at 3pm on Sunday's on Monday's)

A Halifax landmark since 1964, this diner-style restaurant offers a small but mighty breakfast menu with options such as the Veggie Omelette, Steak & Eggs, and Traditional Bluenose Breakfast.

 
 
 
 
 
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9. Elle’s Bistro

Address: 1678 Barrington Street, Downtown Halifax
Hours: Opens at 9am or 10pm depending on the day!

 If options are your thing, head to Elle’s Bistro!  They carry an extensive all day breakfast menu with everything from Breakfast Poutine to Stuffed French Toast to 10+ different omelet variations!!

 
 
 
 
 
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10. Steve O Reno’s Cappuccino

Address: 1536 Brunswick Street, Downtown Halifax
Hours: 8am - 2pm everyday

Another Halifax classic, open everyday at 8am!

This cozy café serves up a hearty breakfast menu complete smoothies, egg sandwiches, breakfast plates, and granola. Pair that with their delicious coffee and inviting décor and you’ve got the perfect place to start your day.

 
 
 
 
 
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North End District:

11. Almonak 

Address: 5659 Almon St, North End Halifax
Hours: 9:30am - 2pm everyday (open until 2pm on Saturday and Sunday)

This breakfast and brunch restaurant offers everything you want in an elevate breakfast classics. Their perfected menu offers classics such as the Smoked Salmon Benny, a Breakfast Sammie and Avocado and Toast. They also have a lovely patio and beautiful lattes, including their Lavender Latte.

 
 
 
 
 
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12. Cafe Aroma Latino

Address: 5659 Almon St, North End Halifax
Hours: 9am - 5pm everyday (except closed 2pm on Sunday)

Spice up your breakfast routine and enjoy a Guatemalan, South American and Mexican inspired dish at Cafe Aroma! They have options such as the Tapidito Breakfast, Torito Breakfast and Huevos Salseros. Breakfast is served everyday, but on weekdays it's a limited breakfast menu!

 
 
 
 
 
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13. The Coastal Cafe

Address: 2731 Robie Street, North End Halifax
Hours:
10am - 2:30pm everyday (except closed on Tuesday)

Lucky for us, one of the city’s most popular brunch spots does breakfast too! This place is what breakfast dreams are made of and has breakfast items such as The McCoastal, which is 1 fried egg, maple sausage and/or bacon, havarti, coastal sauce, and red-eye catsup in a toasted English muffin w/ home fries and/or green salad. YUM!

 
 
 
 
 
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14. Hali Deli

Address: 2389 Agricola Street, North End Halifax
Hours: 9:30am - 3pm everyday

This “Old World Delicatessen” takes inspiration from Eastern European, Russian, and Hungarian cuisine and offers a hearty all day breakfast menu with classic deli items including lox, salmon cakes, fried eggs, and rye bread.

 
 
 
 
 
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Downtown Dartmouth district:

 

15. Good Luck Cafe

Address: 145 Portland St, Dartmouth
Hours: 8am - 3pm everyday

This cafe is open 7 days a week at 8am and offers everything from pastries to breakfast sandwiches to lattes. It's your one stop shop for absolute morning deliciousness.

 
 
 
 
 
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16. Portland Street Creperie

Address: 55 Portland Street, Dartmouth
Hours: 9am - 5pm everyday (except they close 3pm on Sundays)

Crepes galore!

From sweet crepes with lemon, sugar, Nutella, and more, to savoury crepes bursting with ham, cheese and other hearty goodness; Portland Street Creperie is certainly bringing a Nova Scotian twist to this European classic!

 
 
 
 
 
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