15 Best Places for Brunch in Halifax

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Brunch is one of those meals that makes you feel luxurious. Either you’re eating again between an early breakfast and a late lunch, or you’ve gotten to sleep in and are only now ready for breakfast. Most restaurants have breakfast options, but there are far fewer who do brunch right. The following are 15 of those options in Halifax.

Pür & Simple

Pür & Simple is located at the Penhorn Plaza in Dartmouth, and it is simply magical if you love breakfast food as much as I do. They have a huge menu for the size of the place, with pancakes, French toast, skillets, omelettes, quiche, etc. Everything is very reasonably priced (around 11-15$ for most dishes), especially considering the size of the portions.
Address: 535 Portland Street, Dartmouth (Penhorn Plaza)
Phone: 902-463-2829
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The Ardmore Tea Room

The Ardmore’s been open for several decades, and there’s good reason for that. They specialize in diner food, but personally I believe their crowning jewel is their all-day breakfast. The Ardmore has everything from Lumberjack plates to waffles with ice cream, and it’s all at a reasonable price. Note: this restaurant only takes cash, but there are ATMs nearby if you forget!
Address: 6499 Quinpool Road
Phone: 902-423-7523
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The Daily Grind

Want a place that serves breakfast dishes all day? The Daily Grind serves delicious breakfast choices including sandwiches, waffles, breakfast tacos, toast and more.
Address: 1475 Lower Water Street
Phone: 902-407-0876

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Bird’s Nest Cafe

Start your day with an artisan coffee or fresh pastries from Bird’s Nest Cafe. This downtown spot is a favourite with both locals and visitors. Go ahead and enjoy a delicious brunch at this cosy spot.
Address: 1547 Barrington Street
Phone: 902-423-5282
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Gahan House

Gahan House must be a name that you might have heard many people recommend. This go-to place serves one of the best brunches in Halifax. Try their breakfast cocktails, bennies, or the chicken & waffles, your day is sure to be off a great start.
Address: 5239 Sackville Street
Phone: 902-444-3060
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Almonak

If you are looking for a place that offers a fresh take on classic brunch dishes, this family-run establishment will meet your needs. Be it their signature bennies, mimosas or incredible coffees, this is one of Halifax’s go-to brunch spots.
Address: 5659 Almon Street
Phone: 902-450-2959
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Niche

Like the Foggy Goggle, Niche is a place most people don’t associate with brunch; it’s more famous as a bar for sure. They do have breakfast though, from 6:30 until 11, good for early brunch. On the weekends they have their brunch menu from 11-3. Both menus feature brunch staples, though the weekend brunch menu includes more lunch-type items like calamari and burgers. Who knows? Maybe you’ll go to dinner at Niche and end up for breakfast there the next day.
Address: Salter at Barrington, Maritime Centre
Phone: 902-423-6632
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The Prince George Hotel Restaurant

There are several hotels in downtown Halifax with excellent restaurants, and you can’t go wrong with any of them. The Prince George stands apart from the rest for one key factor: they have two different options. Breakfast in the Terrace is served every day from 6:30-10, and will have everything from perfectly prepared omelet or eggs benny. If you want more, though, on Sundays they have a special brunch from 12-2, which are prime late brunch hours. This brunch is more costly, but it’s very much worth it, as it contains everything from sushi to waffles to desserts, and if the weather’s nice, you can eat outside. So if you want a ‘run-of-the-mill’ brunch buffet a bit earlier in the morning, or if you want a special treat for you and your friends, the Prince George Hotel Restaurant is the place to go.
Address: 1725 Market Street
Phone: 902-425-1986 (to book for Sunday brunch)
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Maxwell’s Plum House

Maxwell’s Plum is well known for being a good bar at a great price, and their all-day breakfast is perfect for brunch. Their brunch menu is limited, with a focus on eggs and protein combos, and each option is a huge, generous portion. Check it out and if you like it, maybe come around again in the evening for great deals on mussels, hot dogs, and beers; it’s an all-day win that starts with brunch.
Address: 1600 Grafton Street
Phone: 902-423-5090
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Hali Deli

The Hali Deli is styled after traditional Old World delis, and it’s a great look. They also have breakfast options all day, which means that you can have brunch whenever you want. Their offerings are more focused on savoury options, like lox and eggs, smothered steak, and various hashes. And if you’re looking for a brunchy type of dessert, their milkshakes are wonderful.
Address: 2389 Agricola Street
Phone: 902-406-25009
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Steve-O-Renos

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Steve-O-Renos was voted best cafe in Halifax, and it’s easy to see why. They’re most famous for their coffee, but their breakfast/brunch options are also well known. Their breakfast sandwich, the Egg-O-Reno, has several optional toppings, and their breakfast plates also offer customization. Best of all, it’s right off Spring Garden Road, so it’s the easiest thing in the world to have brunch and then continue your day downtown.
Address: 1536 Brunswick Street
Phone: 902-429-3034
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The Stubborn Goat Gastropub

The Stubborn Goat only serves brunch on the weekends, and you don’t want to miss it! It’s an eclectic mix of traditional brunch items with a twist (pineapple pancakes, Elvis’ French toast), and lunch options made smaller, perfect for people who’ve had some breakfast already. They also offer a selection of brunch drinks, mimosas and Caesars with some added twists (e.g. Beermosas and bacon Caesars). The variety is sure to please any crowd, no matter how hungry!
Address: 1579 Grafton Street
Phone: 902-405-4554
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Cabin Coffee

Cabin Coffee is a well-loved institution in downtown Halifax. It gives you a feeling of being tucked away from all the busyness of the surrounding streets as you walk into the very cabinlike atmosphere (they had an aesthetic and stuck to it). As this is very much a cafe, it gives you a different sort of brunch feel. You can settle into one of the groups of big chairs with your friends with delicious breakfast sandwiches and delicious coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, and you also have a huge selection of delicious baked goods (the cinnamon rolls are especially lovely).
Address: 1554 Hollis Street
Phone: 902-422-8130
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Chain Restaurants

Cora’s

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Cora’s is a Canadian chain with one goal and one goal only: breakfast/brunch (that counts as one goal depending on when you wake up). While they have some lunch options, it’s small and is definitely brunch flavoured. Cora’s has beautiful dishes with savoury and sweet options across the board. And if you can’t decide, you can always have one of their combo plates. Bring a big appetite and be ready for the best kind of indecision: everything’s great!
Address: 1535 Dresden Row
Phone: 902-490-2672
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Smitty’s

Another Canadian chain, Smitty’s is turning 60 this year. Its success comes from its well-earned reputation for great service, lovely restaurants and delicious food. Their breakfast and brunch options are particularly nice, because they have everything from pancakes to skillets, all at decent prices and good portion sizes. If you’ve got little ones with you, the kid’s menu is creative and fun, and all the breakfast options are the same low price of 6.99, so they can choose whatever they like!
Address: There are three locations in the HRM; look for the one closest to you here: Location