Featured Betty's at the Kitch
A wine bar and wood-fired pizza restaurant on the ground floor of The Kitch'inn at 319 Main Street — recipient of two Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia awards.
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Best places to eat
Where to eat in Mahone Bay
For a town of a thousand people, Mahone Bay has an outsized food scene. Local fish, local farms, a craft brewery, and a handful of bakeries locals plan their week around.
- 10 places to eat & drink
- 10 distinct kinds of spot
- From a morning latte to a wood-fired pizza.
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Chicory Blue General Store
A restored century-old general store at 27 School Road in Blockhouse — café, bakery, licensed kitchen, and grocery hybrid.
Eli + Trix
Opened in 2023 by the Kitch'inn group at 538 Main Street under Executive Chef Sheila Morash.
Lunenburg County Winery
Hackmatack Farm was established in 1980; the winery licence followed in 1993 — making the Sanft family one of the pioneers of Nova Scotia fruit winemaking.
Mug & Anchor Pub
Founded in 1989, the Mug & Anchor is Mahone Bay's longest-running pub — a British-style harbourfront favourite at 643 Main Street.
Rope Loft
Operating in a circa-1813 building — one of the oldest commercial structures still in use in Nova Scotia.
Saltbox Brewing Company
Founded in 2016 by Patrick Jardine, Jane McLoughlin, George Anderson, and Andrew Tanner — now the largest brewer in Lunenburg County, employing over two dozen staff.
The Barn Coffee & Social House
Founded in 2017 by Mike and Amelia, The Barn occupies a beautifully renovated barn-style building at 458 Main Street.
Tim Hortons (Mahone Bay)
Standard Tim Hortons franchise at 33 Edgewater Street offering dine-in, take-out, and drive-thru.
The Cozy Gull Hobby & Game Cafe
A new hobby and game café in Mahone Bay — coffee, treats, and a board-game-café experience under one roof.