Bird's Nest Cafe + Catering

This is my first time visiting and it has been a pleasure. All the staff are very friendly and efficiently moving the line along. I took a seat upstairs and they brought my food quickly. I ended up on the phone so I didn't really notice my drink didn't come. When I waved someone down and they were very apologetic. They brought me a bigger drink and offered some baked goods for the delay. Mistakes happen everywhere, but they do service very well. I'll be back! Thanks!

Such a lovely place! Had a delicious black bean burger and latte. The staff working were so kind and welcoming. Will be back again!

Friendly workers and not hungry for tips (they don't have a pre set on their tip feature on their machine) Pure amazing service and actually deserve 15%+ tip

Been coming here for years, and the southwest chicken panini is delicious every single time. Love this place!

Bird's Nest Cafe

️8.5/10

What we got:
- ham and brie panini ($9.50)
- roast beef panini ($9.75)
- southwestern chicken club panini ($10.95)
- cappuccino ($3.25)

If you’re ever in Halifax, the paninis at Bird’s Nest Cafe are a must try! They have many different options so you’ll find something for everyone. The bread is toasty perfectly which gives each bite a perfect crunch. The cafe also serves hot drinks, cold drinks, breakfast wraps, sandwiches, soups, pastries and more!

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Really nice cafe in downtown Halifax. Great selections for breakfast and lunch, also for vegetarians.
Very friendly employees.

Strange rules for such a small cafeteria. It has an 11 am breakfast rule. No eggs after that time. It reminded me of McDonald’s in the late 80s. Such a disappointment.

If there were 6 star reviews that's what we'd give. Great little breakfast spot serving, what was, the best breakfast we've had in Canada. Welcoming, friendly people that make breakfast enjoyable. Highly recommended.

Simple, cheap, and tasty. If your looking for a quick and easy place for a coffee and breakfast this is the spot. I had a cappuccino, a ham breakfast wrap, and a chocolate toffee cookie. I can all three were fantastic. The cookie was especially good!

Good food and service but the space is too crowded. Staff continues to accept dine in even when there are no tables left

The food was delicious. Got a panini it was nicely done. But I did find the service mediocre. I asked a few questions which he seemed kind of annoyed that I asked if my sandwich was heated. I also said out loud that I didn’t see any cold drinks so I didn’t get one. And then when sitting down after I noticed the cold drinks menu was behind where we were standing and I wasn’t directed there. My partner got the coffee and said it was amazing.

Clean. We walked from our hotel. Coffee was very good. Order at counter and they bring it to the table. Few tables. Muffin was fine but not special. Very limited food choices.

Great quaint, batista type Cafe, excellent staff, great baking. I enjoyed a brie sandwich and chai latte.

Healthy, but a bit costly. Meals range from 6-13. Lentil soup, salads, and baked goods complement the chic industrial cafe. Limited seating, humid, unventilated. Suitable for a grab and go, and order online for in person pick up to save time.

An absolutely delightful Café in downtown Halifax on Barrington Street. The staff were extremely quick, friendly, and welcoming. The coffee, latte, muffins, and cookie I got to go were enjoyed from home! An excellent array of different baked goods and meals. Sad it took me so long to finally stop into this Café having lived so close for so long. Great spot, definitely recommend

Great place, lovely staff and is my go to spot for tea, cinnamon buns and anything cafe related.

I love this cute cafe, all of the employees are super nice and the paninis and coffee are great!

I absolutely adore birds nest. Try the ham and Brie panini - you’ll thank me! The staff are super helpful and friendly. The cafe is small, but it is so cozy and welcoming. The prices are definitely better than other spots selling comparable food items. If you haven’t stopped in - you’re missing out!

First impressions count and I love the vibe/decor of this place. Small and functional. Yeah, you can get a fancy coffee or tea or you can get a simple Red Rose at a reasonable price. The food looks good too but I didn't get to try it. Next time.

Saturday Cinnamon rolls are delicious as were the sour dough toast topped with avocado and poached egg and sour dough toast topped with scrambled egg and salmon. We didn't know this spot was here and are happy we stumbled across it.

This five star review is a long time coming. Bird’s Nest Café is easily one of the best locations for quality coffee, food and service in the entire province. The front of house staff are always so wonderful, even when the lines are out the door and the temperature is through the roof. And though I haven’t met the back of house team, the fantastic baked goods, sandwiches and other products they are making on the daily speak for themselves. There is nothing I could write that would be adequate to describe how great the entire team is. Whether you’re looking for a quick coffee, looking to have an event catered, or otherwise, come here ASAP!

Also I wanted to share in case the team reads this: your location is especially dear to my heart, as I was able to sip nervously on amazing coffee a few years ago while waiting for Fireworks gallery to open a few doors down. You all kept me fed and caffeinated so I wasn’t a complete nervous wreck when selecting and then picking up my now-wife’s engagement ring. So cheers to you all!

Very cool cafe with artisan eats and a good variety of breakfast beverages. Staff are very friendly and the restaurant has a fun bird theme with neat knick knacks.