Eat

The Ardmore Tea Room

Virtually unchanged since 1956, and often voted the best diner in Halifax, and quite cheap. In addition to standard diner fare, they have a few Atlantic favourites such as "Newfoundland Steak" (a.k.a. fried baloney), and cod fish cakes with baked beans for breakfast.

Address: 6499 Quinpool Rd
Hours: 4AM-8PM
Website: ardmoretearoom.ca (opens in a new tab)

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