Cape Breton Island Restaurants

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  • 1. Salty Rose's & the Periwinkle Café

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    This beautiful café filled with art and vintage furniture serves tasty breakfasts, sandwiches, and delectable baked goods, as well as perfect espresso drinks. With a focus on fresh and local, you'll find snowcrab and lobster rolls on the menu, as well as produce from the gardens out back. The attached gallery next door sells lovely crafts, art, and jewelry from local artisans. 

    36056 Cabot Trail Rd., Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1K0, Canada
    902-202–2431

    Known For

    • The Brekkie sandwich with lobster
    • Warm, friendly atmosphere
    • Ocean views from their patio

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues. and Weds. Closed Nov.–May
  • 2. Flavor Downtown

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    In a city where deep fryers reign supreme, this small eatery is a welcome find. The haddock is poached, the scallops seared, the prawns tossed in pesto sauce—and Flavor's flavors shine through. The menu is broad: house-made pastas are popular, as are the inventive sandwiches and all-day breakfasts. Brunch is served on Saturday, and there's a small patio in summer.

    16 Pitt St., Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 5X3, Canada
    902-562–6611

    Known For

    • Wide range of gluten-free and vegan dishes
    • Interesting sandwich fillings
    • Healthy meals to go

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No dinner.
  • 3. Governor's Pub and Eatery

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    Sydney's first mayor, Walter Crowe, once lived in this Victorian home, built in the late 1800s. The restaurant, with hardwood floors, a fireplace, and high ceilings, is known for fresh seafood and hand-cut steaks, though there are lighter options such as salads, wraps, and burgers. Desserts are all house-made. Both the restaurant and the pub upstairs have large patios that overlook Sydney Harbour. There's regular live entertainment.

    233 Esplanade, Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1P 1A6, Canada
    902-562–7646

    Known For

    • Bustling and welcoming atmosphere
    • Decks on both levels overlooking the harbor
    • Pub offers plenty of local color
  • 4. The Freight Shed

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    Fresh local seafood is what this waterfront eatery is known for, but they also do a great breakfast, hearty burgers and various other entrées. Prices are a little high, but that's common for Baddeck and the food is well prepared and tasty.

    2 Jones St., Baddeck, Nova Scotia, B0E 1B0, Canada
    902-295–1389

    Known For

    • Great selection of local craft beers
    • Juicy lobster rolls
    • Huge waterfront patio
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