Work on the boardwalk and love this place. Very friendly staff, great food and always very generous portions.
Best food on the waterfront, the homemade soups are to die for!
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My partner and I had an absolutely wonderful experience at The Summit Cafe last Saturday. We were downtown exploring the farmers market and waterfront shops when hunger struck, so we decided to give this cafe a try, considering all the incredible things we'd heard about it. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by what seemed to be the cafe owner and another staff member. Their service was not just prompt but also incredibly professional.
In a matter of minutes, our Caesar salads and club sandwiches arrived at our table, and we were both blown away by the generous portions, especially given the affordable prices. I can't stress this enough – the Caesar salad was hands down the best we've ever had, surpassing even local trattorias and Italian restaurants. It's no surprise that this place maintains its well-deserved, consistently hight rating.
The food here is nothing short of delicious, the staff is exceptional, and to top it all off, you get to enjoy a beautiful view of the water while dining. It's simply amazing all around. We'll definitely be returning to The Summit Cafe for more delightful experiences.
Very quaint Cafe with awesome tasting food, excellent prices and very friendly staff. For lunch I had the 2 piece fish and chips. Amazing! Fries were crisp on the outside and soft inside, perfection. Fish was very nicely battered and cooked to a golden brown. Not greasy at all. Totally recommend this place.
Wonderful people, service, and food! I've tried their fish n chips and the big breakfast during my stay in downtown Halifax and they were both excellent and left me feeling so satisfied. It's also so easy to find a seat with beautiful view of the harbour around here - either at the cafe (indoors or patio) or at a picnic table closer to the waters. The choice is yours :)
What a great find on the Halifax Waterfront. Food was so delicious. Haddock was cooked just right. Prices are not inflated like most other establishments. Very clean. Will go back for sure. Food arrived very fast if you go their on a lunch hour
Excellent location on the pier in Halifax. Great choices and prices are amazing, thank you. Coffee, breakfast and service all Fantastic!
I work on the waterfront and come here every day for breakfast and/or lunch. The people there are great and it’s always a warm and inviting place to be. If there are oatmeal chocolate chip cookies when you go, buy them all, they’re next level good. The clubhouse sandwhich is my go to lunch but the fish and chips and big breakfasts are also unreal. 10/10 recommendation.
Came with my love and was like why are we dropping mad coin on food and stumbled on this spot. I wasn’t looking for “good service” but good food that was affordable and they delivered. Had a poutine and fish and chips. Fries were golden. And filled us up. If quicker buy Summits Poutine over Smokey’s Poutine. Support local and mom and pop shops all day, every day. Come young and young at heart.
I wish I had known about The Summit earlier. Not only do they serve unbelievable food at affordable prices, but they’re one of the few places that have NOT raised them all for the tourist season. The location could NOT be better - you can walk in straight from Lower Water St. in the big office building with the ground level Map Store (you can’t miss it), then have your breakfast or lunch, then exit the opposite way you came in - and be RIGHT ON THE BOARDWALK.
It must also be mentioned that The Summit is the only place I’ve found so far to have a REAL Fisherman’s Platter ($12.95) - you get the fried fish, scallops, shrimp, AND clams - and they’ve got tons of other stuff too: all at rock-bottom prices.
Once you start coming here, if you’re staying in the Downtown area, you probably won’t go anywhere else for a pre-dinner time meal.
We had breakfast on the patio overlooking the waterfront. The bacon and eggs were very good and the view amazing. The service was excellent as well. The prices can't be beat either.
Such good breakfasts at decent prices you can buy your breakfast and lunch in pretty sure and they serve it to your tables which is pretty neat.
Written By: Liam Van Stone
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