Dining along the Sunrise Trail is less about rushing reservations and more about discovering places with heart. Here you’ll find a mix of locally owned restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and hidden gems — some long-time favourites, some newer finds — all adding flavour to North Shore communities.
Below, we highlight a curated mix of dining spots to help you plan your next stop.
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Worth A Stop
Pugwash
Nelly’s Grill & Dairy Bar
8890 Hwy 6
902-243-2129
Wallace
Wiley’s by the Wharf
13909 Hwy 6
wileysbythewharf@gmail.com
Tatamagouche
Big Al’s
9 Station Rd.
902-657-3341
The Country Bread Basket
629 Brule Point Road
902-657-0041
Ebbett’s Farm Market & Country Kitchen
45 Lake Rd.
902-657-2122
Jost Vineyards
48 Vintage Ln.
jostwine.ca
Malagash Cidery
2859 Malagash Rd.
vistabellafarm.com
Tatamagouche Brewing Co.
235 Main St.
tatabrew.com
Train Station Dining Car & Cafe
21 Station Rd.
902-657-3222
Earltown
Sugar Moon Farm
221 Alex MacDonald Rd.
902-657-3348
River John
Caldera Distilling
65 River John Rd.
caldera.ca
Yaps Place
1971 Hwy 6
902-351-2515
Pictou
A1 pizza pub & grill
91 Water St.
902-485-2222
Fat Tony’s Bar & Grill
9 Water St.
902-485-4500
Harbour House Ales & Spirits
41 Coleraine St.
902-485-1047
Marina Bar & Grill
67 Caladh Ave.
902-485-5000
Nook & Cranny
50 Caladh Ave.
902-485-3041
Sea Glass Coffee House
27 Water Street
hello@seaglasscoffeehouse.com
Stone Soup Cafe & Catering
41 Water Street
902-485-4949
New Glasgow
Backstage Brewing
37 Bridge Ave.
backstagebrewing.ca
East Avenue Dining
200 Provost St.
902-752-3485
Mamatsu Fresh Asian Kitchen
205 Provost St.
902-755-6601
The Dock
130 George St.
902-752-0884
The Shoebox Cantina
84 Provost St.
902-695-3700
The Waffle Bus Stop
209 Provost St.
902-928-3341
Antigonish
Brownstone Restaurant
244 Main St.
902-735-3225
Candid Brewing Company
88 College St.
candidbrewing.ca
Gabrieau’s Bistro
350 Main St.
902-863-1925
Half Cocked Brewing Company
1290 Hwy 245
@halfcockedbrewing
Justamere Cafe & Bakery
137 Church St.
902-735-3353
Little Christo’s
Pizzeria & Eatery
332 Main St.
902-569-1212
Mother Webb’s
Exit 35, Trans Canada Highway
902-863-3809
Piper’s Pub
33 College St.
902-863-2590
Steinhart Distillery
5963 Hwy 245, Arisaig
steinhartdistillery.com
The Tall & Small Cafe
342-2 Main St.
902-863-4682
The Townhouse
76 College St.
902-863-2248
Know a great place we should add?
Dining spots evolve — and we love discovering new favourites.
