Since 2004, the Uncommon Group has been attracting customers to its collection of stores in Nova Scotia with unique products, great customer service and showcasing Nova Scotian products to the world. Now with our online store, you can continue to experience the Best of Nova Scotia no matter where you are as well as send a delicious piece of Nova Scotia to your friends, colleagues and family abroad.more...See more text
Descend out of the snowstorm and find a place in the bunker-like space of Uncommon Grounds on South Park. It's the most reliably open coffee shop in Halifax and is always packed on storm days. They've got the traditional hot chocolate happening here but will top it off with whipped cream at no extra charge. The staff are lovely and accommodating, and you can linger for hours if need be.
With their coffee small-batch roasted right in the province, it’s no wonder this coffeehouse has a lineup to get brew most of the time. The good news is though, there are two locations to get your fix, and they always have lots of delicious treats (often from their sister companies) to tide you over while you wait for your cup of joe.
This relaxed local cafe chain offers the most modern, sleek design of anywhere on this list. It's all comfy furniture, reds and blacks, and students with books and ear buds. Their ice cream isn't as gourmet – or expensive – as Halifax's more boutique spots, but for a decent-sized cone to enjoy with an espresso and the smell of Peruvian, Ethiopian and Sumatran blends, you won't find a better cafe in the city.