Real Food Since 1985. Now celebrating our 39th year!
At The Trellis Cafe, we're passionate about serving our guests a taste of Nova Scotia. Since 1985, our family-owned and operated restaurant has been a South Shore institution and landmark destination. We're committed to providing a quintessential South Shore dining experience that's fresh, local, and delicious.
Our Story
Our directive is simple: serve fresh, local seafood at a fair price, in a relaxed atmosphere with friendly service. We're committed to sourcing quality ingredients and carefully crafting our menus with the freshest local produce, seafood, and meat in mind. We believe in large portions, and we're passionate about making people happy through food.
Our Services
At The Trellis Cafe, we offer a wide range of services to make your dining experience unforgettable. Our menu features fresh seafood, burgers, steak, pastas, soups, and salads, as well as daily specials from our Chef. We cater to customers with food allergies and sensitivities, offering vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Our coffee is certified fair-trade organic and ground in-house daily. We're fully licensed to serve alcohol, and our outdoor patio is the perfect spot to enjoy a meal with friends.
About Our Restaurant
Located on historic Highway #3 in downtown Hubbards, our restaurant is situated in a prime location, just 30 minutes from Halifax. We're cyclist-friendly and surrounded by beautiful beaches and outdoor attractions. Our restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and we offer reservations and walk-ins. Join us for a true Nova Scotia experience!
Overall Food Quality and Experience
The reviews for this restaurant are overall positive, with many customers praising the food quality, service, and atmosphere. Many reviewers mention specific dishes that they enjoyed, such as the lobster sandwich, fish cakes, and shrimp and grits. The staff is also praised for their friendliness, professionalism, and attentiveness.
Food and Service
The menu seems to offer a variety of options, including breakfast dishes, sandwiches, and soups. The food is described as "great", "tasty", and "fantastic", with many reviewers mentioning that they will return for specific dishes. The service is praised for being "friendly", "quick", and "excellent", with many reviewers mentioning specific staff members, such as Mike.
Atmosphere and Decor
The restaurant is described as having a "wonderful atmosphere" and "nice decor", with many reviewers mentioning that it is a great spot to eat on a warm sunny afternoon. The patio is also praised as a "blessing" in the summer.
Value for Money
Some reviewers mention that the prices are a bit high, but many feel that the food and service make up for the cost. Others mention that the prices are comparable to other restaurants in the area.
Negative Experiences
Unfortunately, not all reviews are positive. One reviewer had a bad experience with rude and unfriendly staff, which led to them leaving the cafe before being served. Another reviewer mentioned that the seafood chowder was not great for the price.

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