Was in today and the service was great! The place was packed but they always had someone ready to take the next order. Had to wait a little bit as they were changing/cleaning something in the machine but they brought my drink over to me rather than do the Starbucks yell lol. They apologized for the wait, which wasn't even long AND those vegan ginger cookies are under rated!! SOO good, highly recommend :)
This cafe is awesome.. they have very smooth tasting coffee.. had a cappuccino and with a little sugar it was delightful.. They serve Montreal style bagels, fresh cinnamon rolls, fresh gigantic croissants, scones etc.. I highly recommend this cafe if you care about quality!!!
Went here for the first time today and got me an iced latte, it was really good although I think they put just a bit too much ice then I like. Also wish that they had a bigger size since I finished the drink from walking from their door to the ferry terminal.
I will be back for sure
Great spot in downtown Dartmouth. Always extremely busy, so be prepared because there may not be seating available. They serve Anchored coffee (their own brand) and their pastries are delicious. Their croissants - all flavours are delicious. If you are lucky enough to have a flavour of the week then take advantage of it!! The regulars: plain, chocolate, almond, and prosciutto all can hit the spot. I think the large family table is poorly positioned and often makes the space even more awkward to get around..but if seating is my only complaint I am really grasping here :)
I went to the Halifax location and it was wonderful. I had the almond croissant, it was quite large, great toppings and filling. I also had a scone at a different time; also quite good. The servings here are big, its worth your buck!
Just dropped by here yesterday by chance, and picked up a cappuccino and some chocolate croissants. Cap was a bit warm, but still good and nice presentation, but the chocolate croissants were anazing. They were colossal and the best I've had. Less like the flaky pastry of a croissant, but more like fresh bread- slightly crunchy, slightly chewy with this amazing chocolate filling inside sprinkled with some confectioner's sugar on the top. Wow, will definitely be going back for these babies ☺
Oops just looking at picks now. Looks like may have had the pain au Chocolat instead of the Chocolat croissant that I asked for. Best mistake ever! Makes sense now. Anyways, the pain au Chocolat are the best!!!
Great place...great coffee,friendly staff,amazing treats,it's a little expensive but we'll worth it.I don't know anywhere in dartmouth u can get this kind of coffee,service,and atmosphere...Big respect to Zane for doing it right.
I love popping into TIBS for a macchiato when I'm in the area. I enjoy the vibe of the place and that you can pour yourself your own water. The Dartmouth pride is bursting out of the decor and the baked goods area delicious. I recommend checking out the weekly croissant and perhaps sharing with a friend (they're huge). For this reason, they're also somewhat expensive. Sometimes I do find the croissants too buttery/greasy (yes, it's possible!) and while I get good service, my partner has said that he has had times when the staff hasn't been friendly.
If you like a bustling place with free wifi, giant baked goods and have some money to spare, make sure that you go to TIBS! It's definitely an experience everyone should have at least once!
Croissants are huge and doughy. If you like them flaky, go somewhere else. I am a big fan of their muffins and drinks.
Sublime!. You have to love a place that boldly stamps "eat butter" on their takeaway bags! And you do eat butter in their superb croissants. Huge, crisp, chock full of almonds. Did I mention the size? We shared. It lasted me all day. Excellent cappuccinos in house. Service was chatty, friendly and efficient.
This is Dartmouth's hidden jewel. The coffee is to die for and the pastries amazing. Don't listen to the negative reviews and go try this place!
Huge croissants!. I absolutely love this little cafe. I have been to both locations and prefer the Dartmouth one even though it is out of the way. They have the best and largest croissants I've ever eaten! They have quite a variety but you have to male sure to go early in the day to grab a croissant - they go pretty quick! Today I tried the sweet potato with melted marshmellow on top and it was delish!! I definitely couldn't eat the whole thing so plan on sharing! My favourite beverage is the mocha! Delicious. Excellent baristas as well!
Recommended by a local. The prosciutto and provolone was absolutely delicious. A bit more dense than the typical authentic french style croissant but delicious nonetheless. Service was also fantastic - definitely will be back the next time I'm in Halifax
I went to college in Halifax 8 years ago and I still dream of the croissants today 😋 I went to the shop by the ferry terminal on the Halifax side (which appears to be gone now unfortunately). They were better then the ones I've had in France by FAR! I live in Toronto now and all the croissants here have been a disappointment so far...
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Another famous Dartmouth institution in an absolutely lovely spot. Very few places I actively recommend for travellers or visitors as a "must go," but TIBS is one.
It's been a long time since I've been there, quite a few years, since the "unpleasantness" that need not be mentioned, but this is better times, at least for TIBS. I used to live more-or-less next door, but I was feeling a hankering for their famous croissants. Usually, for seemingly gimmicky fare like artisan croissants, you don't expect them to be so constantly busy all these years later, but every time I drive by there's a line.
So, I purchased two croissants. My favorite, the prosciutto and provolone and a new-to-me croissant, the donair croissant. I was QUITE EXCITED. After biting into the P&P croissant, I was overjoyed. Crunchy, buttery, flaky, salty, sweet. The hard outer crust of their croissants is hit-or-miss for people.
The donair croissant was something else. I wasn't sure what to expect, but it seemed like some sort of science experiment croissant engineering. It definitely is something for a donair enthusiast, and quite good, but somewhat more novel than anything else.
Coffee keeps the doors open, and I don't drink coffee anymore or caffeine, but I know a good cup still when I taste one. I had a medium roast, and it was quite good, smooth, slightly sweet even black. I had a taste of my companions latte, and it was quite good. It was exactly what you should expect from an upscale coffee place, but not the best I've ever had. Coffee drinkers will get tons of mileage out of TIBS, more than I would nowadays.
I rate this place at five stars even though there are four star establishments I would visit much more frequently, and my reasoning is this: TIBS does precisely what it sets out to do—make a premium artisan croissant. It executes this perfectly. It's a rich treat to enjoy on occasion.
Fantastic coffee, but the croissants are the BEST. Not for the faint of heart, they're a buttery, flaky, belly-full of goodness with a new flavor every week. Worth the trip every time.
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