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1. The Biscuit Eater Cafe & Books
Overall Ratings
4 based on 327 reviews
The Biscuit Eater is a friendly community cafe and bookstore serving homemade, handmade goodness in Mahone Bay's oldest building. Fresh baked buttermilk biscuits, locally roasted coffee, stacks of cookies and baked treats, delicious soups, sandwiches and
Reviewed By Ottawatraveller55
Sometimes we Canadians are too polite and just donât want to cause a fuss. I should have yesterday, after my visit to the Biscuit Eater Cafe and Books for breakfast. My friend and I were looking for breakfast and found a number of places were closed Monday in Mahone Bay. We both ordered the basic breakfast with a biscuit. We both requested eggs OVER EASY and I stressed that when I placed my order. The person who took the order clearly wrote that on the order as I saw it. We waited at least half an hour for our food despite the fact we were the only table without food when we arrived and ordered. People at two other tables had clearly finished eating. When our meals arrived, the bacon and eggs were both cold and SERIOUSLY over cooked. The potatoes were nicely roasted, but also cold. Other people had arrived after us and were placing orders so I expect our breakfasts were ready long before they were delivered. Now, eggs are a very basic breakfast item. If you are going to work in a kitchen and give customers a choice as to how they would like their eggs cooked, you better be able to deliver. There was no excuse for the quality of the food we received. The one redeeming factor was the generous biscuit with butter and jam. The biscuits were delicious and the jam tasted homemade. So, next time I am not happy with the quality of food I receive, I will still be polite, but I will explain my displeasure so it can be rectified.We are so sorry to hear that you had such a disappointing breakfast with us and you are absolutely right that we often suffer from being overly polite. You are also right that eggs are a basic, and important breakfast item. We are in the process of training new staff and unfortunately it sounds as though your breakfast was not up to our usual standard. I also wish you had let us know so that we could have fixed the problems and had you leave happy instead of disappointed. Please accept our apologies and an offer to refund the cost of your breakfast if you would like to reach out to us at [email protected] If you happen to travel to Mahone Bay again please do give us another chance to make you some delicious food. Thanks so much for your feedback
2. Jo-Ann's Deli Market & Bake Shop
Overall Ratings
4 based on 284 reviews
Since 1986 we have delighted in providing delicious gourmet food to both residents and visitors to Mahone Bay. What started as a simple fruit stand has grown into a market, gourmet deli, bake shop, cafe, jammery and ice cream parlor.
Reviewed By 997briant
We visited for lunch because our first choice (and a recommendation) was closed. Jo-Ann's is a combination of market place, deli and gourmet foods outlet, a fresh fruit and vegetable stand, a bakery, and a cafe where pre-made sandwiches, various hot and cold dishes, bakery items, cheesecakes, biscuits and various other sweet offerings can be ordered and eaten on the premises (and for take-out, of course). The outlet is rammed with shelves and counters and fridges stocked with all manner of delectable-looking goods. Itâs certainly inviting enough for a browse and for take-out and eat-in food purchases. Itâs all a bit quirky, a bit local, with a great selection of food offerings for sale, but I wasnât as enamoured with this place as I thought I would be. For a start, the service was a bit chaotic, and it all seemed a bit disorganised when our party of five called in for lunch. Itâs so much easier just to have to deal with one person, rather than trying to explain to two or three different servers what you want, then to have to go elsewhere to pay, then back to another point to pick up your food from a different person, and then to go back to someone else to rectify a wrong order situation. The place was busy, but customers seemed a bit lost, milling around once food orders had been placed. A bit of simple streamlining and more consistent and efficient customer service would help here.Some of us ordered hot dishes: the macaroni cheese, the quiche, and the salted cod cakes. Unfortunately they were all served barely warmed through, and it just seemed far too much hassle to take them back for a proper reheating. Sandwiches purchased by others in our party were reasonably fresh; they are pre-made, and ordered from a limited list, handwritten on cards displayed around the counter. Members of our party enjoyed a ham and mustard sandwich, and a lobster sandwich. One of our party had specific dietary needs, with gluten intolerance and various food allergies. It was good that a sandwich was modified to accommodate this; however her gluten free bread was dry and crumbly (we were told it was a bread ordered in by the deli). To be honest she was actually quite taken aback by the paucity of gluten-free options available generally at what would seem to be a busy time for the cafe, and that what appeared to be a plausible option (gluten free banana bread) had âflown off the shelf as soon as it was available for saleâ! If itâs a popular item, you make more. It was very pleasant sitting outside in the covered courtyard to the side. Also, the establishmentâs approach to recycling is commendable.There are other options for dining in Mahone Bay, and weâd probably explore these before returning.
3. Circa 1860 Kitchen + Public House
Overall Ratings
5 based on 45 reviews
Homemade comfort food, large portions with great prices. We support local and have 8 local craft beers and ciders on tap. Dishes made from scratch with love at this family run business. We have breakfast, lunch and dinners, all with ample portions. Some o
Reviewed By jpbenner2018
What a pleasant surprise at 1860. We sat out side to enjoy our scrumptious meal. I would return here many times. The inside seating was perfectly matched with the layout of the house. Our waitress was adorable even though the place got very busy after we arrived. So, our food - yum - BLT with a summer salad & homemade tomato soup with a grilled cheese sandwich - so very tasty. Highly recommend Circa 1860 for delicious homemade food and relaxing atmosphere.
4. The Savvy Sailor
Overall Ratings
4 based on 777 reviews
The Savvy Sailor Cafe is licensed and has great selection of both traditional and fresh new breakfast and lunch fairs. Views overlooking the UNESCO town harbour.
Reviewed By GoTraveler
This small, informal restaurant, with good views of the harbor, has really great lobster rolls and delicious haddock chowder! Itâs wine list is limited to NS wines and the beer is all local too. We were very happy with Saltbox Brewingâs Holy Mackerel and Nine Locksâ Dirty Blonde. Itâs small, so get there early for the best views!
