10 Best Restaurants in South Shore and Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia

Initially known for having the best ice cream around, this fun spot expanded into serving excellent sushi and Korean dishes. It has become an appealing option for lunch or dinner as well as dessert. 

Head here for perfect upscale pub grub and exceptional craft brews, served in a bright dining room or on their spacious patio. You can't go wrong with one of their hearty burgers or fries smothered in butter chicken, but there are (somewhat) lighter options, too. 

This artisanal bakery specializes in French-style pastries, sourdough bread, and excellent coffee. It's name comes from the previous designation of the beautiful heritage building the bakery is housed in: Annapolis Royal Customs House and Post Office. 

Just outside Mahone Bay this bakery serves delicious, French-style cakes and pastries, as well as incredible breads. There is some seating, and pantry items from local vendors to take home. 

The menu isn't huge at this funky taproom, but the charcuterie boards, sandwiches, and pizza—all of which showcase local produce—do go perfectly with this craft brewery's tasty beers. You can sit out on the spacious patio or inside, and there's even an axe-throwing studio on-site to make your evening a little more entertaining. You can pick up beers to go at the attached retail store.

This delightfully old-fashioned bakery supplies traditional Maritimes brown bread to all the restaurants in the area and is the best spot to grab sticky pecan buns, ginger snaps, date squares, and other retro baked goods. 

Stop here for fantastic baked treats and heavenly fresh baked loaves—sourdough, rye, French bread, and more—to take with you. They also have a fridge stocked with locally made preserves and other items. 

This adorable café serves excellent coffee and a range of baked treats that you can enjoy in their antique-furniture-filled parlor or leafy backyard patio. 

This much-loved-by-locals café serves up hearty chowders, soups, and salads. 

The aroma of freshly made waffle cones makes it hard to walk on by this little store selling delicious homemade ice cream and fudge.