Brunch.
That classic late morning meal that makes Saturdays and Sundays that much more worth waiting for.
Whether it's a full plate of bacon and eggs or just coffee and a muffin, there's certainly no shortage of places to enjoy a delicious brunch in Downtown Halifax.
PRO-TIP: Call ahead to confirm times and to book your reservation. Some places fill up fast!
This page was last updated in January 2025. If you're a business Downtown and you're missing from this list, please email info@downtownhalifx.ca.
Downtown Brunch Spots
aFrite Restaurant, 1360 Lower Water Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 3 pm
- Check out their menu here
ASIA, 1341 Lower Water Street (Cunard Residences)
- ASIA serves a dim sum brunch on Sundays from 11 am - 4 pm
- See the menu here
Au Liban: Lebanese Cuisine, 1460 Lower Water Street
- Thursday to Saturday, open 11 am on Thursdays & Fridays, open at 10:30 on Saturdays
- Check out their menu here
Bar Sofia, 1709 Lower Water Street (Queen's Marque)
- Saturday, Sunday & holiday Mondays, 11:30 am - 3 pm
- Check out their menu here
Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs, 1579 Grafton Street
- Bearly's serves a special gluten free Filipino breakfast all-day. Opens on Saturdays at 11 am, Sunday's at 2 pm
- See their menu here
Bird's Nest Cafe, 1547 Barrington Street
- Saturday, 9 am – 2 pm
- Bird's Nest Cafe also serves breakfast food during the week. Their weekday hours are Monday to Friday from 8 am - 3 pm
Black Sheep, 1496 Lower Water Street (Halifax Brewery Market)
- Saturday & Sunday, opens at 9 am
- The Black Sheep also serves breakfast Monday to Friday, 10 am - 4 pm
- Check out their menu here
Bluenose II Restaurant, 1824 Hollis Street
- Bluenose II is open 7 days a week, year-round, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- Open daily from 8 am
- Check out their menu here
Cabin Coffee, 1554 Hollis Street
- Cabin Coffee is open 7 days a week
- Mondays: 6:30 am - 5 pm
- Tuesday to Friday, 6:30 am - 6 pm
- Saturdays & Sundays, 7:30 am - 5 pm
- Check out their menu here
Cafe Lunette, 1741 Lower Water Street (Queen's Marque)
- Saturday, Sunday & holiday Mondays, 9 am - 3 pm
- Check out their menu here
CHOP Steakhouse & Bar, 1680 Grafton Street (Sutton Place Hotel)
- CHOP opens daily for breakfast - weekdays at 7 am, and weekends at 8 am
Darya, 1709 Lower Water Street (Queen's Marque)
- Saturday, Sunday & holiday Mondays, 11:30 am - 3 pm
- Check out their menu here
- PRO-TIP: Enjoy Darya's buffet brunch with $9 mimosas
Drift, 1709 Lower Water Street (Queen's Marque)
- Saturday, Sunday & holiday Mondays, 10:30 am - 3 pm
- Check out their menu here
Durty Nelly’s Irish Pub, 1645 Argyle Street
- Saturdays & Sundays, 11:30 am – 2 pm
Elle’s Bistro, 1678 Barrington Street
- Elle's serves up breakfast 7 days of the week.
- Opens Monday to Friday at 8 am
- Opens Saturday at 9 am, Sunday at 10 am
- PRO-TIP: Love Eggs Benedict? Elle's has over 20 kinds of Eggs Benny on their menu!
Freeman's Little New York, 1726 Grafton Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 11 am - 2 pm
- Check out their menu here
- PRO-TIP: Enjoy weekend Mimosas and Original Caesars for $5
Gahan House Nova Centre, 5239 Sackville Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm
- PRO-TIP: Enjoy a $6 beer before 6 pm every day!
Harbour City Bar & Grill, 1990 Barrington Street (The Hotel Halifax)
- Buffet breakfast served Monday to Friday, 7 am - 10:30 am; Saturday & Sunday, 8 am - 11 am
Harbourstone, 1919 Upper Water Street (Halifax Marrriott Harbourfront)
- Breakfast menu served daily from 6:30 - 11:30 am
- Check out their menu here
Latitude 44, 1496 Hollis Street (entrance in the Maritime Centre)
- Latitude 44 serves weekend brunch from 11 am - 2pm
- Also serves breakfast daily starting at 6:30 am
- PRO-TIP: Free parking at the Four Points Sheraton Halifax when you show your receipt form Latitude 44!
Lot Six Bar & Restaurant, 1685 Argyle Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 11 am to 3 pm
- Check out their menu here
Los Toros Autentico Espanol, 5075 George Street (Halifax Waterfront)
- Los Toros serves a spanish style brunch, opening at 11 am on both Saturday & Sunday
- See their brunch menu here
Mary's African Cuisine, 1701 Barrington Street
- Mary's serves breakfast daily opening at 9 am
Pane e Circo, 1475 Lower Water Street (Bishop's Landing)
- Open daily at 8 am, 7 days a week
Salt + Ash Beach House, 1741 Lower Water Street (Queen's Marque)
- Saturday& Sunday, 11 am - 3 pm
- Check out their menu here
Seaport Social, 1181 Hollis Street (The Westin Nova Scotian)
- Saturday & Sunday, 11 am - 2 pm
- Check out their menu here
- PRO-TIP: Serves breakfast daily from 6 - 11 am
Stardust Bar + Kitchen, 1688 Barrington Street
- Saturday and Sunday, 11 am - 2 pm
- Enjoy some Stardust favourites or try something from their brunch-exclusive menu
- PRO-TIP: Enjoy one of their Saturday Drag Brunches - follow @stardustbarhalifax to keep up to date with dates and times
Stubborn Goat Gastropub, 1580 Argyle Street
- Brunch from 10:30 am - 2 pm
- Check out the menu here
Tempo Food + Drink, 1875 Barrington Street (The Barrington Hotel)
- Tempo serves breakfast 7 days a week (opens Monday to Friday at 7 am, Saturday & Sunday at 8 am)
- Serves brunch on Saturday & Sunday from 11 am - 2 pm
- PRO-TIP: For a quick breakfast, grab something from their 'Grab & Go' counter, open at 8 am on Saturday, Sunday and holidays (opens at 7 am on weekdays).
The Cannery Kitchen & Social, 1650 Bedford Row (The Hollis Halifax - a DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel)
- The Cannery is open daily for breakfast
- Monday to Friday, 7 - 10 am; Saturday & Sunday, 7 - 11 am
- Check out their menu here
The Carleton, 1685 Argyle Street
- The Carleton serves brunch on Sundays from 12 noon - 2:30 pm
- See their brunch menu here
- PRO-TIP: Pay attention to The Carleton's calendar of events as they have special themed "Broadway Brunches" on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year
The Daily Grind Cafe & Bar, 1475 Lower Water Street (Bishop's Landing)
- The Daily Grind serves breakfast every day
- Monday to Thursday, opens at 8 am; Friday to Sunday, opens at 7 am
The Pint Public House, 1575 Argyle Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm
- Check out their menu here
The Old Triangle, 5136 Prince Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 11 - 3 pm
- PRO-TIP: Enjoy $6 specialty coffees all day and live music with your brunch!
The Prince George Hotel, 1725 Market Street
- Sunday from 12 - 2pm
- Reservations Recommended: (902) 425-1986
- Check out their Sunday brunch menu here
- The Prince George also serves breakfast in the Terrace daily
Verano's Food Purveyors, 1871 Hollis Street
- Although Verano's doesn't serve a classic weekend brunch, they do serve breakfast from Monday to Friday, 9 am - 3 pm
