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 updated in January 2026. If you're a business Downtown and you're missing from this list or your information has changed, please email info@downtownhalifx.ca.
Downtown Brunch Spots
aFrite Restaurant, 1360 Lower Water Street
- Weekdays, 11 am - 2 pm
- Saturday & Sunday, 10 am to 2 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
- Sunday, opens at 11 am; Saturday, opens at 10:30 am
- Check out their menu here
Barrios Kitchen & Bar, 1571 Barrington Street
- Sundays, 10:30 am - 6 pm
- PRO-TIP: Birthday celebrants enjoy a complimentary brunch when accompanied by 2 paying adults.
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 does not have a specific brunch menu, but they open on Saturdays at 11 am
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, 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, opening at 10 am
- 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
- Monday to Friday, 6:30 am - 6 pm
- Saturdays & Sundays, 7:30 am - 5 pm
- Check out their menu here
Café du Port, 1597 Barrington Street
- Cafe du Port opens daily at 7 am and serves a variety of crepes
Café 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)
- Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 3 pm
- See menu here (scroll down)
Crème, 1341 Lower Water Street (Cunard Residences)
- Crème serves breakfast all day on Saturday and Sundays, opening at 8 am, and on weekdays from 8 am - 11 am
- See menu here
Darya, 1709 Lower Water Street (Queen's Marque)
- Saturday, Sunday & holiday Mondays, 10:30 am - 3 pm
- Check out their menu here
- PRO-TIP: Enjoy Darya's Mediterranean-inspired brunch buffet for $35 with $5 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
Freeman's Little New York, 1726 Grafton Street
- Breakfast daily from 11 a m- 2 pm
- Check out their menu here
- PRO-TIP: Enjoy $5 Mimosas and Original Caesars everyday!
Gahan House Nova Centre, 5239 Sackville Street
- Saturday & Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm
- PRO-TIP: Enjoy a $6 beer before 6 pm every day!
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 breakfast daily starting at 6:30 am
- PRO-TIP: Free parking at the Four Points Sheraton Halifax when you show your receipt from Latitude 44!
Le French Fix Pâtisserie, 5233 Prince Street
Opens Saturday at 10 am
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 & Sunday, 11 am - 3 pm (Saturdays are Drag brunch and tickets are required, Sundays are a traditional brunch)
- Enjoy some Stardust favourites or try something from their brunch-exclusive menu
- PRO-TIP: Interested in attending a Saturday Drag Brunch? 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).
Terra Cafe, 1496 Lower Water Street (Brewery Market)
- Terra serves all-day breakfast, opening weekdays at 8 am and on Saturdays at 7 am (closed on Sundays).
- See menu here
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, all day
- Opens daily at 8 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 brunch returns on February 15.
- Reservations Recommended: (902) 425-1986
- Check out their Sunday brunch menu here
- The Prince George also serves breakfast in the Terrace daily from 6:30 am - 11 am
Verano's Food Purveyors, 1871 Hollis Street
- Although Verano's doesn't serve a classic weekend brunch, they do serve breakfast from Monday to Saturday, opening at 9 am Monday - Friday, and opening at 10 am on Saturday
