Tom's Lobster Shack — Restaurant in Peggys Cove

Been on the hunt for the best lobster roll from Toronto to Halifax and I have to tell you, Tom's wins! We rolled into Peggy's Cove with our motorhome on Sunday night and checked out the sites as the sun set, amazing photos. Thought we would catch the sunrise and shoot some more photos the next day. Slept in of course and by the time we got out with the cameras it was packed with tourists, busses and cars everywhere. Around 10am we decided to bail, hadn't had breakfast and thought why not a lobster roll from Tom's for breakfast. OMG they win. The ingredients were so fresh tasting and the bun was perfect. There was real thought in this culinary delight. I had the classic and my wife had the naked. Hands down the best of the best for 2,000 kilometers. Don't miss experience if you go to Peggy's Cove. We will be back just for the...

Big shout out to Connor from Tom's Lobster Shack who came through for me in a big way last Wednesday! After waiting nearly four hours for our car rental agency to deliver a replacement vehicle after a tire blowout in Cape Breton, we arrived to Tom's just as they were closing up for the day and were initially turned away from . I plead my case to Connor, letting him know how I had been hearing about Tom's lobster rolls for three years after my wife and mother-in-law visited back in 2018 and was really looking forward to enjoying a lobster roll while visiting Peggy's Cove. After hearing my sob story, Connor graciously agreed to make me, my wife, and my mother-in-law lobster rolls! Connor, thank you for making my day! The lobster rolls were delicious and worth every mile I spent on the highway to get them....

After eating plenty of lobster rolls during our travels around the Maritimes, it was nice to have a variety of options and try something different at Tom's Lobster Shack. When we arrived around 11:30am on a Sunday in mid-June, there was already a steady (but fast-moving) line up of people.

The cajun lobster roll was tasty - it's more saucy/wet due to the mayo, but we enjoyed it. The truffle lobster roll was good too, but we felt the truffle flavor could've been stronger (perhaps more truffle aioli would help). We also ordered their Father's Day special - lobster, shrimp and crab gumbo with rice. This was fantastic and great value for $22 - amazing flavors and generous portion.

Seating is limited (six picnic tables) but turnover is pretty quick. Just watch out...