This summer, datenight embarked on their inaugural Awards, recognizing the best of the best in our city (and cities across Canada). datenight awards was created to provide our community a thoughtful guide of the best date ideas based on your input and our Committee’s expertise.
Over the summer, date night lovers of all kinds could submit their nominations for their favourite spots around the city in six chosen categories including Dinner Date, Brunch Date, Coffee Date, Cocktail Date, Brewery Date, and Dessert Date.
Can we get a drum roll? Because we have the first official list of winners for the top coffee dates in Halifax of 2024. Keep reading to see your picks!
Apartment 3 Espresso Bar
Apartment 3 serves up delicious coffees, lattes, treats, local goods and more in their bright, beautiful cafe locations. Check them out for frequent market and concert pop ups to elevate your next coffee date!
Locations: 833 Sackvilel Drive & 565 South Park St, NS
Aroma Maya
This family owned and operated coffee shop prides themselves on serving quality coffee and fresh pastries, they are 100% proud of! Try out their seasonal flavoured drinks or their famous over-the-top donut offerings! Their flavours change seasonally but currently include Apple Crumble Pie, Ube Sour Cream Krinkle, PB & J Bar, Caramel Apple Fritter and more. Plant based and gluten friendly options are available as well.
Locations:
303 Prince Albert, Dartmouth, NS
2 Old Horne Settlement, Enfield, NS
Young North Mall, Turo, NS
Dilly Dally Eats
Dilly Dally Eats is a licensed independent coffee cafe that focuses on local, small batch, market to table coffee, food, wine & beer. Their coffee beans are sourced from North Mountain Fine Coffees, a local Nova Scotian, family run roastery and their kitchen is powdered by talented NSCC and Holland College Alumni. Vegan and gluten free options are always available.
Located at: 6100 Quinpool Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Cortado Tasting Room
Just outside of Downtown Halifax, located in Bedford, this cafe is a cozy little hidden gem! Enjoy delicious cafe classics, fun seasonal flavours and fresh prepared breakfast and lunch options.
Located at: 50 Gary Martin Dr #140, Bedford, NS
Pane e Circo
This is the perfect cafe to stop by while strolling through Downtown Halifax for absolute European vibes! This authentic Italian Cafe serves up high quality breakfast, lunch and pastries as well as classic cafe offerings. Their space is so beautiful you will want to snap a pic of just about everything inside!
Locations:
1515 Queen Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
1475 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Terra Cafe
Terra restaurant cafe offers an elevated experience setting itself apart by focusing on in-house preparation using locally sourced ingredients from the neighboring Alexander Keith’s Brewery Market. Here you can enjoy artisanal coffee, espresso, breakfast, lunch and fresh bakery items. Coffee date going well? Stroll through the Alexander Keith’s building to check out the local market next door on Saturdays!
Located at: 1496 Lower Water Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Daily Grind
Cozy up for a coffee date or stick around to enjoy a cocktail and light bites in the evening! This is a go-to spot in Halifax.
Located at: 1475 Lower Water Street, Halifax, NS
Creamy Rainbow Cafe
Why stop at coffee? This spot offers delectable pastries, cakes, cream puffs, sandwiches and more featuring unique flavours and stunning designs!
Located at: 1526 Dresden Row, Halifax, NS
Trident Coffee
Pop in for a cup of their specialty roasted coffee, tea or check out their used bookstore. This is the perfect place to spend a rainy afternoon!
Located at: 1256 Hollis Street, Halifax, NS
Glitter Bean Cafe
Halifax’s queer, unionized workers’ co-op cafe! Enjoy rainbow coffee drinks, tasty pastries and fresh made sandwiches. For a fun outing, check out their frequent cafe events or shop the Metro Thrift Bus which is now located on the property.
Located at: 5896 Spring Garden Road, Halifax, NS
Stay tuned for the top 10 in our other categories, and more Awards to come soon! Browse the best date ideas here.