Annie's Place Cafe

What a gem of a local spot. Amazing Atlantic hospitality with home cooked breakfast. Had the western omelette and kids had pancakes! Not a lot of seats but Annie will make room

Very lovely place that I stumbled upon during my visit. This place is run by a local sweetheart and it seems that she has charmed the hearts of many during my visit- her shop is full of regulars who she is friends with, and it is quite a nice sight to see when I dined here in the morning. The food was good! No complaints on that regard. Be sure to say hi to Annie while you are here! She runs the counter.

This place makes me so happy, it's such a real, authentic, local little vibe. Way better than 90% of the bougie downtown spots. Annie is a real sweetheart, and the little diner aesthetic is so perfect. Great stuff going on here 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

This is a cute little breakfast place. The prices are pretty decent. I got the eggs Benny on special. - the portion size was on the smaller side which is understandable for the price! - the bread was homemade but unfortunately a little bit hard and lacking flavour - the hollandaise sauce was actually the worst I have had in a restaurant. It tasted and looked more like melted butter than anything. Thin and flavourless. - the eggs were done nicely! - blueberry jam was good. Overall I wouldn't go back but it was nice to try.

I had such a wonderful breakfast at Annie's, cooked by Annie herself. I had the special which was eggs Benedict with locally sourced bacon as well as a nice hot cup of coffee. The taste was great and the homemade bread made it special. I'm happy I chose to eat at a local restaurant and support her small business. While sitting in the restaurant I saw many locals coming to pick up items she had prepared. I'm happy about my choice for that morning's breakfast.

We had the BEST experience here. It was the most welcoming space. Incredibly delicious food. The best pancakes ever. Fresh scones, homemade bread, the eggs Benny was perfect. The coffee was divine and our cup was always full. The baked goods, the atmosphere, the people.... it was honestly one of my favorite dining experiences and it seems like a spot the locals love. And the people 💕 that's what made it so special. We will be back soon.

What an fantastic, but different experience we had going for breakfast at Annie's! The environment is unique, and we loved it. Experiencing Annie and her small team directly was very interesting, and the outcome of the breakfast food was outstanding! Worth a visit for all for sure!

Annie is super nice. She is trying. I wish it were better, but it missed on lots of levels. It didn’t take long for the breakfast to unwind when the first cup of coffee was delivered, a whole carton of cream dropped onto the table and then taken back when the waiter said the coffee was messed up as there would be copious grounds on the bottom of the cup. The omelette was a veggie omelette unlike anything I have ever experienced. It was a salad in an omelette. Like cucumber, cabbage…. In an omelette? I was game. It was not good. The other order was two eggs over medium and one egg yolk was over hard with broken yolk. If you break the yolk start over? I don’t know. Orders the pancakes as a third dish and they were uninspired and flat with thickness like a crepe. The best part was the store bought syrup sadly. The homemade bread was as hard as a rock. Gosh I wish this review were different and if you read my reviews you will know I try to be both entertaining and accurate. This review doesn’t have a lot of platitudes for a reason. The place is super small and it seems that two of their tables are broken because people showed up and turned away because there was no room and only four tables being used at the time. The reviews were so favorable. I love local finds and one of a kind spots. But sadly to say, I have no clue where those reviews came from. This place is one to unfortunately pass up.

My wife and I are in Halifax for the Blue Nose Marathon. We are pleased that we discovered this neighborhood breakfast spot. Food and service are very good. It's a small place with a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. If we lived here, we would certainly be regular customers. Please note that, despite what Yelp says, this Cafe does accept debit and credit cards.

I spent time in Halifax while my husband was in the hospital. This place was a homey spot to stop on my way there for just a touch of home. I loved that you can watch them make your breakfast. It has plants scattered throughout around and on the classic Formica tables. A year later we returned together to enjoy a breakfast. It is a small spot and will close early some days if everything sells fast. We got there just before close on Friday, but they had finished. If you want a special get there early. The next morning I was able to get the eggs Benedict. So good!

Place was like home in the 60's! Chairs and tables didn't match! Food was excellent and so were the surroundings! Loved it! Mike

In a word, Food: excellent, Service: friendly, Ambiance: home. Not enough characters!

Amazing amazing amazing. The food was delicious and very healthy. This place is very popular. The staff work very hard. Am still craving this amazing breakfast

Ugh, weak coffee, ok at best french toast, omelet or something they're calling it, uncomfortable seating. Not great.

Annie's Place is for you if you appreciate home cooked dishes like your mom or grandmother prepared. The food is served hot and plentiful in clean but simple surroundings. We had Eggs Benni with extra crisp bacon and home fried potatoes. Everything was cooked the way we ordered it and was fairly priced. Cash only but it will be a must on our next visit. RG from California

Don't be misled by the small space with mismatched formica tables, the food is fantastic, and all homemade and local. I've always walked by, but never entered. This lazy Saturday, i decided to stop in with my mother and son. Annie is a delight, seeming to know everyone in her packed cafe. It is definitely a neighbourhood joint. In fact, i even saw my own neighbour there. One of Halifax's best kept secrets, it would seem. PS, they only take cash. They do have Square, but it is completely unreliable.

We enjoyed meeting Annie. She made us feel welcome. However, the restaurant was very smelly (I think she had been cooking with curry powder or cumin) and didn't have proper ventilation and we all felt sick after we left. Sorry Annie, you are a lovely woman; however, I would not recommend this restaurant. The food was less than mediocre.

Today was my first visit to Annie's Place after getting up at an ungodly hour, leading to an awkard wait for businesses in the Spring Garden area to unlock their doors. It's now located in a new spot (as opposed to the old location shown in the photos) where it has lost a bit of the exterior charm, but popping in for breakfast turned out to be 100% worth it. The space feels sort of like a little tea café from a small town, transplanted directly into the heart of Halifax - the best of both worlds in my books. Annie herself was gearing up behind the counter at 7am and we both commiserated with morning grumbles as I looked over the menu. The selection is small but mighty - eggs, toast, ham, bacon, pancakes, french toast, organic coffees, a full espresso menu - pretty much anything you could want. Plus, as some of the regulars showed off, I learned that you can go off-menu to a certain extent as long as it's a combination of the main components. I had a delicious veggie omelet that came with four thick slices of toasted homemade bread that was so good I want to go back and punch Dr. Atkin's in the face. $7 plus tax. BOOM. While I stuck around, Annie knew most of her customers by name, thanked every single one for popping in, telling the 'coffee to-go' customers that she wishes they could stay so she could make them a proper breakfast, and even joined one of her regulars for her own breakfast. It was a lovely touch that she even extended to this newcomer, making sure to ask my name and chat a bit as I settled up. It was calm and quiet between 7-8am, a perfect spot to regroup before a busy day. *Might be cash-only...I forgot to ask but didn't see any credit/debit machinery. *Celiac-friendly: Annie told me she makes gluten-free bread (available by the loaf) and has a separate toaster. She's also tried more elaborate gluten-free meals but also admits knowing when not to risk it for those with heightened sensitivities.

I love Annie. I love Annie's food. I love Annie's Place Cafe. A perfectly charming storefront cafe run by Annie herself. Annie is a one woman band, greeting, seating, taking orders, cooking meals and, if time is permitting, sitting at an open seat and chatting. Annie wants to know who you are, where you're from. She's like your mom. If your mom made cod fish cakes, served with eggs, any style (or salad) and a side of macerated green tomatoes. That's all I had during my brief stay in Halifax but it was well worth it. The coffee was spot on, as well. Thanks, Annie! Next time I'm this way I will surely be back in.

Great homelike atmosphere. Felt like we were invited to someone's house for breakfast. Had the veggie omelette and it was fantastic. Homemade bread used for toast. Best part is Anne, herself.

With such a beautiful place, its sad that they aren't more motivated. I love this place! It looks beautiful inside and out. When you walk inside, you quickly discover that it is small but very quaint. The ambiance was just perfect! All they needed to make it five stars after that was quality food, good customer service and free wireless Internet. And that's when this review takes a turn for the worse. I would rate food and customer service average. Unfortunately the free wireless Internet gets no rating simply because it doesn't exist. I asked about that to which they told me that they are too small for it to make sense for their business. The store also closes at 3pm on weekdays. The customer service was friendly. They just seemed a bit depressed. But they were friendly despite the lack of smiles and also very helpful. As for the food, I had a small muffin that was fluffy and not too thick. It had some taste to it but wasn't that impressive. I loved the decaf coffee I had however. And friends of mine who went with me enjoyed their cappuccino's. So food and drink deserve a solid, average rating. Nothing stood out however which is why I can't say they were extraordinary. It seems as though the owner of this store, Annie I believe her name is, thinks too defensively from a business perspective. She's right that the store is small, seats around ten or fifteen people, but if you aren't getting customers, don't take away from people, add more things that increase the value of your coffee shop such as free wireless Internet and better store hours. "If you build it, they will come," seems to make a lot of sense for a store like this. But for now, if you don't need Internet, which I can't imagine how you wouldn't, and you want a nice, peaceful atmosphere, this is definitely a good place to go.

I'd give here a 3.5 actually. I came on freezing Saturday in January, having to park in Park Lane because I couldn't find any available meter on the street within a block's radius. When I came in and sat down, the owner greeted me immediately, asking if I live in the area because she hadn't seen me before. So I assume there are lots of regulars here. I ordered a coffee, then while looking around, noticed the cash only sign. These days I rarely carry cash, so I had to excuse myself to go find an ATM in the area. I couldn't find one for my own bank within the block either, so gave up and picked up some items at Pete's, then drove to get breakfast on my way back to Clayton Park. Disappointing that I didn't get to try the place that day. So came back this past Saturday, parked on Sackville Street, and had cash with me. I took a two seater table by the window and Annie greeted me again, asking my name this time. I noticed the few other people there definitely seemed to be regulars. There is only seating for maybe a dozen tops, but luckily it wasn't too busy, if five people counts as busy? lol Simple little place with some random artwork, a chalkboard menu, nothing fancy. I ordered the veggie omelet for $10 and it was very filling. Took maybe 5 minutes to bring to my table. The homemade bread/buttered white toast was good, the home fries had a strong oregano flavor with onions and mushrooms sauteed on the side. I'd definitely come back here, but could be easily discouraged if it's hard to find parking.

A fantastic find.... Anne was welcoming and the food was delicious. It was like having breakfast in Anne's house.

Took me 4 years to discover this amazing breakfast spot! Cora's and Smitty's have a regular taste that any breakfast spot may have but Annie's Cafe has excellent food made with love and care! The cafe is very cosy and Annie is very welcoming! A must visit in Halifax.

This restaurant is delicious, the vegetarian eggs Benedict might be the best I've ever had! Homemade breads and sauces, food made fresh! Extremely warm environment, I highly recommend this place.

Annie's Place was a major highlight of my first visit to Halifax. Annie herself greeted me warmly, and got me settled with a really good cup of coffee. On hearing I was from the States, she told me about several other Americans who like Halifax so much they spend several months each summer in the Public Gardens neighborhood. When one of these walked in, Vickie from Colorado, Annie introduced us and we ended up breakfasting together! Annie also served up excellent homemade toast, scrambled eggs and perfect crispy bacon, along with refills of her fine coffee. The cafe is simply the front room of old wooden house, with a big open counter between Anne's kitchen and the terrific 70's era linoleum tables. There are two tables outside as well. Thank you Annie for the start of a wonderful day in Halifax.

This little cafe is close to our hotel, so after reading the positive reviews we wanted to try it. We were not disappointed!! Friendly atmosphere and great home cooking style food. Annie does personally greet you and cook your meal as well. She gave us some great recommendations for local sites to visit. We are happy we came!

This morning was my first jaunt into Annie's Place Café. I was impressed with the mural on the outside of the shop and decided to pop in for a coffee. What a bustling little café! Annie greeted me as soon as I entered and while I stood in the entrance reading the specials of the day she proceeded to usher me in, promptly clearing space at a recently vacated table to make room. I'll definitely be back to try breakfast at 'Annie's.' I really enjoyed the way all of the staff were on a first name basis with their patrons. I'm not usually an eggs benedict sort of person but these looked good enough for me to come back and try!

Annie's: a quiet haven to heed the downtown hustle. Its a sweet remedy for such locale, as Mary's quaint cafe space offers up refreshments for eyes, ears and mouths. Coffee, tea, cappuccinos, baked goods-- its all the traditional cafe fare, and meets my standards just fine. (I ordered a green tea and a chocolate chip cookie) I popped in after a day of errands, and enjoyed the relaxed and almost mum atmosphere. Quietly devouring my tea and treats with a book, I was able to get through a few pages no problem. That being said, I do want just a little bit more from Annie's. It speaks of so much potential-- and is great-- yet it could be even better. The hours are odd; closing at 3pm on weekdays. Something else... to give Annie's a stand out quality could really boost their appeal. Quietly perched on the corner of Birmingham Street, its almost a little TOO quiet, and I find myself forgetting about it amongst Halifax's many cafe competitors.

This is a funny little place. I wandered in here one morning to grab a quick bite and a coffee while I was waiting for a friend, and I soon discovered that I had sort of stumbled into a meeting place for a whole little crowd of "regulars". Everyone who came in seemed to know one another, and Annie, who was working the counter, knew them all by name. It was a little weird, but kind of heartwarming. Kind of made me wish I was a member of this little club. Well, not really. I prefer a little anonymity with my morning coffee, but still. Nice to know this kind of neighbourhoody place exists smack in the middle of downtown.

I really like this little spot. There's something to be said about small businesses like this one where you can see the owner working every day they are open. The food really tastes homemade (love the omelette's and grilled cheese); coffee is good too, you can tell that there is love put into the food here. This is a good spot to try if you're in the area and want to relax away from the hustle and bustle of elsewhere downtown. They do close at 3pm, but forgetting this I once showed up at 2:55 for a treat and she let me stay while they were closing the shop - she knew I was tired and needed something to perk me up a little. Basically, this is probably the most personal cafe in downtown, where you're treated more as a guest than someone spending a couple bucks, something which is a gem these days. They cater too, with things like trays of mini spanikopitas and other savory pastries. Yum!

I love Annie and Annie's! I would go more but cannot get in when it's open. Go to Annie's and meet Annie - she's got lots of stories for you and likes to get to know her customers.

Overpriced for what it is - I mean, $20 for 2 people for bacon & eggs - seriously? The food was okay, but not worth a Queen. It's just a little hole in the wall on a very busy noisy street. The ONLY reason we went there was because it came up as a "dog friendly" restaurant to go in Halifax, which essentially means they're okay with your dog sitting under your table while you eat outdoors. Well, their "outdoor patio" consists of 2 tiny bistro type tables, no umbrellas to protect you from the blistering sun and, if a place is really truly dog friendly, they would have a bowl of water out for dogs. This place had none. Overpriced, overrated and will not be going back during our vacation here in Halifax.

Annie's is a little place off of Spring Garden Rd. You will find all the fav's of Coffee, Tea and breakfast. I have to say the cappuccino was pretty good and the muffin that I bought with it. The staff were nice, the seating is limited, but I suspect this location has its regulars.

Great spot for breakfast. With in house Hollandaise sauce, hash potatoes with the skins on and home made bread it is amazing. It always feels like you are pleasantly being welcomed into someone's kitchen. Love Annie's!

The veggie and cheese omelette was delicious, and clearly made with fresh ingredients. The cappuccino was excellent as well. Annie is very friendly. A great way to start the day in Halifax.

What a wonderful place. I stopped in after a job interview at the new place right across from Royal Artillery Park. Greeted by Annie, I immediately loved the place. Lots of Europe inspired art and decor the place is warm and refreshing. I ordered the breakfast. It arrived quickly. A great plate with perfect eggs, wonderful homemade toast and two huge slabs of crispy bacon. a wonderful place, sure to become a regular stop for me.

Well what can you say about Annie's place. Very charming, not what I was expecting. We were greeted by a very friendly Annie who promptly asked if we wanted coffee, then proceeded to ask about us, and seemed genuinely interested which is nice breath of fresh air this day in age. We place our order which for me was eggs over easy and ham, and wait for it .........gluten free toast. I was pleasantly surprised that she had it on her menu, and right away we went into talking gluten free recipes. The orders were a good size, and it was actually real ham, not that thin breakfast ham. My wife had ordered the French toast and we both really enjoyed our meals. As we are eating we continued having a conversation about what brought us in, our plans for the weekend and anything else that came up, It was like having breakfast with an old friend. The menu isn't huge, but there enough for anyone, from wraps to muffins, to eggs. Its a nice little cozy sitting area, where you can talk to Annie while she's cooking. When other people came in she always knew their name, and what they were going to order. Now if you are in a rush this may not be for you, just due to the easy pace. Now I found this very refreshing and wish there were more places like it. I highly recommend this for a nice weekend breakfast before heading downtown or out shopping.

I had heard great things about Annie's, and was expecting a little homey hole in the wall - in this way, the cafe did not disappoint. As I paused to read the day's menu a woman who I assume is Annie greeted me - good sign. I asked her and her waiter/assistant(?) which of the grilled cheese with pear or the monte cristo they would recommend as I was torn between them. After a weird pause she answered "Both". Well thanks lady, super helpful. Now I felt weird. I decided to go for grilled cheese with pear, and got it to go. Despite one extra staff member hovering around, no one came to write up the order or let me pay for it so I sat down awkwardly at a random empty table. The grilled cheese was finished fairly quickly, and I paid a total of $9.20 plus tip for the very small foil wrapped package that was placed ambivalently on the counter in front of me. As I sat down to open & eat my package once I reached my destination, the grilled cheese came apart and I was able to clearly see the produce sticker that had been left on the pear that was grilled into my sandwich. Was the pear even washed? Who knows? The bread was decent, the cheese was average orange cheese, and the pear was stickery and potentially unwashed. Nothing great to report and certainly not a place I am returning to.

I miss Annie and Annie's! I worked in Parklane, so this was my go to place for coffee break and if I wanted to treat myself for a yummy breakfast! Annie is so friendly, I loved chit chat with her! I miss you Annie!!

I am not really sure how this place can have so many extremely positive reviews. I ordered a breakfast here with two overeasy eggs but the yolks on both eggs were broken. The potatoes on the side tasted pretty stale. I will not be going here for breakfast again. In the past I have worked in Food Services for a number of years and I would never serve an over easy egg with a broken yoke to a paying customer. I would also never serve stale potatoes to a customer, it's easy enough to stagger cook potatoes in batches. The two stars are for the atmosphere, I enjoyed the feeling of a cozy little breakfast place.

Cute little breakfast spot on Queen St., downtown Halifax. The food was good--especially the homemade bread. Service was good and decor was quaint and quirky making for an enjoyable atmosphere. A couple of tables outside on the sidewalk created a nice patio for people-watching. One problem is that the hours are limited.

Annie's place is so welcoming. We felt like we were walking into her kitchen for a home cooked meal. Everything was very reasonably priced and she shared stories with us throughout our breakfast. A great place to visit for a home cooked meal!

Really liked Annie's Place. Annie was a great host and the whole place felt like having brunch at grandma's. No airs and graces, but an awesome veggie omlette!

It says dog friendly online here but it is definitely not! I walked close and saw they had outside patio furniture so I assumed thats where we would sit but when I peeked through the door to ask if that was the case all I received was a "That is not allowed in here" I turned on my heels and left right away.

Disregard the outside ambiance - the food is delicious, Annie is super friendly, and the inside is very homey. Definitely worth a stop by for breakfast

True confession: I'm a long time Annie's regular. That's because of the friendly service, wonderful home style food, and the best hot chocolate in town. Annie's newer location has lots of seating and is nice and bright, without losing any of the charm of her original little nook. A great spot to get away from the hubbub for a snack or good meal - like your favourite aunt's kitchen.

Lovely, family-friendly neighborhood spot. Owner Annie is in the kitchen. Food is outstanding and great value. Solid coffee. The homemade gluten-free toast is delicious. Definitely coming back!