Breakfast and lunch ideas for Halifax needed.

[Countygal]

We've got 3 days/ nights booked in Halifax and while I think I have dinners taken care of, I'm looking for ideas for great breakfast and lunch spots. We love all cuisines, quirky bistros are great and fish/seafood is a favourite- my husband is always on the look out for the"best chowder". All suggestions gratefully received!

[jerkstore]

We had a few great lunches at the Henry House pub last time we were in town, would highly recommend the mussels!

[HalifaxRetales]

I never go there for lunch but should

oh yeah I know why I don't go I always feel compelled to drink the Ringwood

but at Supper time yum
and the Gingerbread is top notch

[LJS]

Morris East is very good for a lunch that makes use of local produce and greens-even their drinks have local herbs as flavour accents. And Piatta is new and full of innovative pizzas with excellent friendly service.

[HalifaxRetales]

a 2nd for The Coastal for breakfast

Brooklyn Warehouse, Fid, Ciboulette for lunch

[nsxtasy]

Fid is closing at the end of May. :(

[LJS]

Brooklyn Warehouse is really good and fits the quirky description if by that you mean unusual locale and use of space and innovative approach to food offerings.

[Kittycatpizza]

Good Food Emporium on Windsor street is a quirky laid back cafe in the North end - if you don't mind driving too it. Best fish cakes in the city, home made bread and great coffee!

[CanadaGirl]

I like The Coastal (http://www.thecoastal.ca/) for breakfast. It's about a 7 minute drive from The Lord Nelson. I also like Human-I-T Café (http://humanitcafe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Menu.pdf) for breakfast. They are about a 1 minute walk from The Lord Nelson.

If you are near your hotel for lunch, there is a great Mexican spot, Cantina Mexicana (http://www.cantinamexicana.ca/) very near the hotel. It is actually two doors down from the already recommended Smiling Goat.

[quof]

Not a breakfast spot, but you must go the Smiling Goat right next door to the Lord Nelson. Hands down the best coffee in Halifax.

[CanadaGirl]

Agreed.

[CanadaGirl]

Where are you staying? Will you have a car?

[Countygal]

We're staying at The Lord Nelson Hotel and yes, we do have a car.

[quof]

Janes closed a couple of months ago. Try the Ardmore Tea Room or the Armview Restaurant.

[foodwhisperer]

Too bad Janes closed, great place. I hope Press Gang didn't close , they have these BlackPearl oysters, the best oysters I've ever had.

[CanadaGirl]

Janes didn't go under; there were lease issues and Jane decided to retire :(

AFAIK, the Press Gang is still open.

[LJS]

The Ardmore Tea Room is not what is once was... the restaurant in The Atlantica is quite good for breakfast and in the same area of town.

[foodwhisperer]

Janes on the Commons, has the best breakfast/brunch in Halifax. It's small so call up in advance. It's awesome. Get some of their smoked salmon , amazing stuff.