Une pause-café à Halifax, NS

Halifax has lots of great coffee shops. Your favourite java place is probably the one in your neighbourhood, where they know your name and what you drink (half-caf no-foam non-fat vanilla soy latte, right?). Maybe you have a go-to shop where you meet up with friends or hold meetings. Or maybe you are a coffee snob and only the best will do!

Locals will concede: It's not often warm in Halifax. But on those rare sunny days when everyone pours into parks and spends hours gazing at ships on the Atlantic waterfront, ice cream tops most to-do lists. Thanks to nearby Nova Scotia dairy farmers, quality ice cream and gelato are never far away.

No matter the temperature, everyone needs to stay caffeinated. There is no better way to do that in the summer, or anytime you're simply trying to cool off, than an iced coffee. Here are a few local places where you can find the best iced coffee Halifax has to offer.

Tea is a comforting, cup of goodness that brings people together all over the world. Every culture, country and region has tea amongst its people, many even basing their cultures around it. It’s no question then, that as you stroll the streets of Halifax, you should stop at some point for a tea. And when you do, here’s where you should go.

There is nothing better than the taste (and smell) of freshly baked food. Whether it is a warm loaf of bread, or a sweet, delectable pastry, bakeries are a great place to try out both new creations, as well as some classic favourites. Thankfully, Halifax has a great selection of bakeries, no matter what you’re looking for. Here’s a list of some of the best bakeries in the city, that people just can’t stay away from!

No matter how good your coffee is at home, sometimes it’s just nice to go out. Whether you’re grabbing your cup of joe on your daily morning commute, or are looking for a place where you can sit down on a Sunday morning and spend a few hours poring over the paper and catching up on emails, this list has you covered. Set the alarm early, because coffee is calling, and these places know how to do it right!

While bagels can be found just about anywhere these days, finding a truly unique and delicious doughy ring of joy is much more of a challenge. Luckily, Halifax enjoys many bagel spots that offer anything from a classic Christmas raisin ring (bagel purist speak for "cinnamon raisin") to a plain dressed with salmon and cream cheese.

While some of you may only partake in heavenly cake goodness on your birthday, others consider cakes to be one of the major food groups, somewhere between gummy bears and brownies. Fortunately for sugar fiends, you no longer need to commit to a long-term relationship with just one large cake, but instead, can enjoy a single slice on demand.