Amazing place. Accommodating. Annie - the owner has a very warm personality. Lots of regulars. Homemade food.
K Z
Google
We came here because of the positive reviews and liked that it’s small biz not big chains. But this place is just not good. Ordered a large latte, got a large mug alright but only filled to 1/2. Asked for water multiple times and when finally came, four of us were asked to share two glasses. My daughter was asked how she’d like her eggs for the Benny, she got excited for a bit and said soft, except when it came, one was at best medium and the other was well done and yolk broken. My oatmeal with fruit that cost 8 CAD came with literally tasteless oats with a few sorry blueberries, and nothing else. The bill came to be 80 CAD before tips. The food was prepared bare hand with no gloves, reeks of grease from the kitchen.
Don’t get fooled by the reviews, avoid this place.
Bodhi Anders
Google
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 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Rae R
Google
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.
Michael Carlin
Google
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.
Tara Lee
Google
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.
April Horsman
Google
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.
Peter Short (FSBushcraft)
Google
Very warm and welcoming place, gives off the old home fashion vibe, and great homemade food, will return everytime am in Halifax. Prices are also great for homemade and fresh.