Rabbit Hole Cafe — Restaurant in Halifax

This is my all time favourite café in Halifax. I love the coffee (and i'm very picky with coffee), and the cakes not only look amazing but they taste great as well. Contrary to what you'll find all throughout Nova Scotia, these Japanese style cakes are very light on flour, sugar and butter, so you can enjoy them without feeling weighed down afterwards, and you're not overwhelmed with sweetness. I can actually eat an entire slice, frosting included. Everything is made from scratch and hand crafted by a self taught baker. Her designs are immaculate, neat, and unique, and she always dishes out something new. My favourite so far are the ones with fruit between the layers, especially the strawberry and mango, but they also have blueberry, taro and matcha. These are so fresh, and enlightening, it's unbelievable. They also have rare cheesecake, macaroons and a few other things seem to pop up every now and then.

It's safe to say that the only persons who won't enjoy the treats are those looking for a mouthful of sugar, which really is all that's been available in most western cultures, to say the least.

Now a bit about the café.. The decor is gorgeous. Simple, elegant, mostly white with black illustrations and blue and grey accents. The seating is comfortable and as the name suggests it makes you feel like you've gone done the rabbit hole into an animated world. The conversations here are generally hushed, making it a great place for small hangouts, studying or maybe just some quiet time.

So, good desserts, good coffee, good atmosphere, and not to mention, great staff that really make their all into both their products, and their customers ensuring that we all have a great...

I placed an order for a birthday cake and messaged through insta like advised. Very responsive and helpful through the whole process.

I showed up to pick up the cake today and the space was open and warm. Definitely a spot you could sit and sip a drink and have a conversation or read for a little bit. The selection of cakes, Swiss rolls and macaroons looked absolutely delicious and there was a wide range of drinks on the menu. The prices were more than fair especially for a local shop. Even the cake I ordered, honestly they could probably get away with charging way more than they do for those cakes.

My cake was brought out and she took a couple pictures and then with care she packaged it up and tied it off with a ribbon. She gave me good instructions for handling especially while in a car and advised me to keep it cool as it is a warm day.

Everyone thought the cake was stunning and absolutely delicious. It was fresh, soft and moist and was just beautifully put together. The fresh whipped cream was just the right amount of sweetness and the strawberries were divine.

This was absolutely worth the trip to downtown Halifax and I will absolutely be ordering again. From the service to the food everything was perfection and should be a must stop for anyone who...

The absolute best Strawberry cake I have ever had, and the cappuccinos are well balanced with a rich, medium bold smooth espresso.

The Cake: prior to this, my favourite strawberry cake was the crepe cake at Lady M's in New York City. I once went to NYC and just ate dessert for the whole trip, so I've tried a few cakes - this Strawberry Cake at Rabbit Hole is miles better than any other strawberry cake I have tried. The cake is spongy, not crumbly, and the icing is aerated and smooth - and the tangy surprise of a real Strawberry here and there intermixed was such a delight!

The Vibe: very relaxing music Playlist. I absolutely love it, would play it at home. I came during a slow time, so I was the only customer here and it was very relaxing. I'm sure there are other times when it is much busier, especially with coffee so good!

The Coffee: bold, smooth, earthy espresso, smooth mixture of coffee with milk and the foam was beautifully textured. My palate is delighted!

I will definitely return and also recommend to all...