Java Moose Cafe
An uptown Saint John staple for local, freshly roasted coffee — the matcha is a standout.
Where to eat, stay & explore in Saint John
Hub City Foodies has featured 11 places in Saint John, New Brunswick: 4 restaurants and cafés, 1 place to stay and 6 things to do. Each one comes with a short video. Every place is also on the interactive map.
Places to eat in Saint John
Kakuteru
A tiny 14-seat cocktail bar where owner Eric turns any request into an incredible drink with a story.
Katsubi
Takoyaki inside the City Market — crispy, delicious, and dangerously easy to over-order.
Port City Royal
Tuna dish and pickled shrimp — trust the pickled shrimp.
Places to stay in Saint John
Crowne Plaza Saint John Harbour View
An updated uptown Saint John hotel with a harbour-view coffee maker, free on-site parking, and an easy walk to Harbour Passage.
Things to do & places to explore in Saint John
Area 506
A shipping-container village of local food, art and drinks in Uptown Saint John.
Irving Nature Park
600 acres of coastal trails, beach and salt marsh just outside the city — forest, sea views and wildlife all in one loop.
Moosehead Breweries
The taproom tour behind Canada's oldest independent brewery — more interesting than you'd expect.
Reversing Falls
A tidal phenomenon where the Bay of Fundy's tides actually reverse the flow of the Saint John River — best timed around the tide change.
Saint John City Market
The oldest market in Canada — local meat, seafood, produce and enough food vendors to make lunch a sport.
The Docks Container Lounge
Rooftop container lounge at Area 506 with local beer and port views.