Art of Eating Deli Coffee Shop
A cozy, colourful little cafe with a welcoming vibe — fresh sandwiches, salads, cakes and cookies, plus a bacon tomato grilled cheese worth the stop.
Where to eat, stay & explore in Amherst
Hub City Foodies has featured 11 places in Amherst, Nova Scotia: 11 restaurants and cafés. Each one comes with a short video. Every place is also on the interactive map.
Places to eat in Amherst
Bambino's Pizzeria & Fine Food
A cute old railway station turned pizza spot — loaded pizzas with perfectly cooked, airy crust, the donair pizza is a local favourite, and it stays open later than most places in town.
Breakfast at Brittney's
A warm, welcoming maritime breakfast spot — big portions, fresh-tasting food, and pressed coffee, at a very reasonable price.
Cheesecake Garage
Homemade cinnamon roll French toast — next level during French Toast Fest in Amherst.
Duncan's Pub
An Irish-style pub with a ton of character — jambalaya, lobster mac n' cheese, and fish and chips with a perfectly crispy golden batter, backed by consistently great service.
House of Birria
A hidden-gem Mexican spot with warm, friendly staff and board games while you wait — birria beef tacos, a Doritos taco bag, and homemade hot sauces worth taking home.
Ladybug's Picnic
A hidden-gem burger stand with old-school prices and picnic tables right by the river — the double burger and crispy onion rings are the move.
Old Warehouse Restaurant & Lounge
A converted old hardware warehouse with a cozy, historic feel — homemade soup, tea biscuits, and a friendly local bar scene.
Portlander Jamaican Restaurant
Amazing Jamaican food run by chef Donna — oxtail and jerk chicken that are consistently praised, turmeric spiced fish and chips, and genuinely warm, welcoming service.
Sarsoza's Cuisine
A charming little Filipino restaurant in downtown Amherst — combo plates loaded with spring rolls, fried chicken dumplings and stir-fried noodles, plus karaoke nights.
The Dog Pound
A quirky little hot dog shop with a self-serve topping bar loaded with options — the Donair Dog and Steak Dog are standouts, with a fun outdoor patio and a beeper system for your order.