If you’re in the south end of the city, you have to stop by Gingerbread Haus. Located on Queen Street, they bring the bakery styles of Germany and Austria to Halifax. They have a small dining area, and a menu full of breads, pastries and cakes, as well as a lunch menu that consists of soups, salads and sandwiches made from your choice of bread. If you’ve got a bit of a sweet tooth, go with one of their “made from scratch” truffles, made with real Belgian chocolate.
This fine bakery brings to Halifax the best that Germany and Austria have to offer in pastries, cakes and artisanal breads. The shop prides itself on the use of real and local ingredients whenever possible, and you can enjoy a slice of black forest torte with sour cherries from the Valley and with puff pastry made with real butter. It's a must-try for anyone who enjoys baked treats of any kind.
The Gingerbread Haus is always warm and filled with the smells of bread and cake. Tucked away on the corner of Queen and Fenwick Streets, it's a cozy space, easy to miss but definitely worth a visit. Everything here is made from scratch, including the puff pastry. As you gaze upon the display case full of cake and breathe in the aroma of real butter, you know your croissant is made with care by capable hands.