Cape Breton Island Restaurants

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  • 1. Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery

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    This fabulous bakery opens at 7:30 am for breakfast, great coffee, and tasty treats. Their sandwiches and soups are excellent, and stocking up on cookies and oatcakes to take with you is highly advised. At peak times there can be long lines, but it is worth the wait. 

    6289 Cabot Trail Rd., Margaree Harbour, Nova Scotia, B0E 2C0, Canada
    902-248–2727

    Known For

    • Sandwiches made with fresh baked bread
    • Delicious selection of cheesecakes
    • Warm and friendly staff

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closes at 4 pm every day
  • 2. Kiju's

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    Located in a conference center on the Membertou First Nation's urban reserve, this spacious dining room serves up inspired global cuisine using fresh, local ingredients with many dishes having an Indigenous twist—and you can order a prix fixe three-course First Nation menu (CA$45) that changes with the seasons. Regular menu items range from lamb chops perfectly cooked with a pistachio pesto to a delicately spiced curry paella. The food is excellent, portions generous, and the space both inside the restaurant and in corridors outside features Indigenous art and artifacts. 

    50 Maillard St., Sydney, Nova Scotia, B1S 3W3, Canada
    902-562–6220

    Known For

    • Award-winning coconut cream pie
    • Huge, heated patio
    • Traditional luskinikn bread served with molasses

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
  • 3. L'Abri

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    Classic French cuisine with Acadian heart, this beautiful restaurant is filled with antiques and raw wood, with views out over the crashing ocean. Every carefully prepared dish is spectacular, from Acadian fricot to salt cod gratin to their upscale burger. L'Abri has a well-stocked selection of Nova Scotia wines and beers, as well as great cocktails. Be sure to save room for dessert. Bookings highly recommended. 

    15559 Cabot Trail Rd., Chéticamp, Nova Scotia, B0E 1H0, Canada
    902-224–3888

    Known For

    • Sophisticated atmosphere in an unexpected location
    • Impressive selection of whiskeys
    • Their Basque cheesecake with berry preserves

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Dinner only Mon. to Weds.
  • 4. Bean Barn Cafe

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    Perhaps the best place on the island to grab a slice of pie, this bakery always has a huge selection of sweet treats as well as excellent sandwiches and decent coffee too. The café is pretty tiny, but there's a patio and picnic tables outside.

    36743 Cabot Trail Rd., Ingonish, Nova Scotia, B0C 1L0, Canada

    Known For

    • Sky-high cream pies
    • Delicious cinnamon rolls
    • Great spot to grab takeout as you're leaving Ingonish

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Weds.
  • 5. Route 19 Brewing

    $$$

    Besides an excellent selection of beers brewed on the premises, this eatery serves up a seafood-heavy menu that truly hits the spot whether you're going for perfectly battered fish-and-chips, chicken burger, or poutine. The dining room is bright, modern, and airy, and the vibe is fun. There's a small store attached where you can grab cool branded Route 19 merchandise as well as craft beers to go.

    16030 Central Ave., Inverness, Nova Scotia, B0E 1N0, Canada
    902-550–2739

    Known For

    • Fat, juicy, perfectly prepared lobster rolls
    • Huge patio with ocean views
    • Excellent selection of local craft ciders and wines

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Mon. and Tues. No lunch.
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