Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery
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Hours
Sun
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Mon
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tue
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wed
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thu
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fri
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sat
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Ratings and reviews
5.0
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Women-owned, Indigenous-owned
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PRICE RANGE
$6.00 – $15.00
CUISINES
Cafe, Healthy, Canadian, Soups
special diets, meals, features
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Details
Women-owned, Indigenous-owned
Tripadvisor allows businesses to update and manage their attributes and details, but does not verify the accuracy of this information.
PRICE RANGE
$6.00 – $15.00
CUISINES
Cafe, Healthy, Canadian, Soups
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Mastercard, Visa, Digital Payments, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards
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5.0
657 reviews
Excellent
551
Very good
83
Average
14
Poor
7
Terrible
2
Kenna R
7 contributions
Jul 2022 • couples
I honestly don’t know how anyone could rate this anything less than 5 stars. We really enjoyed the yoghurt parfait and the cranberry scones. The cinnamon roll was insanely delicious. Nice clean bathrooms if this is a stop on your road trip. We also ordered a sandwich for the road and we were really happy that we did because it was served on super fresh bread and it really was the best ever egg salad sandwich. Very friendly service. We were also surprised how reasonable the prices were as well.
Written August 1, 2022
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Debbie J
Ottawa7 contributions
Aug 2023 • family
We were staying in a cottage in NE Margaree and our coffee maker was not great. To our relief we found this attractive and modern cafe, the coffee was good, they have baked goods as well and serve breakfast and lunch. They get busy so you can make an on line order for pick up.
Written September 6, 2023
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AlbertaBob
Chestermere130 contributions
May 2024 • family
Love this place. We had such a great lunch (soup and sandwich) that we went back the next morning for breakfast (seriously, try their breakfast sandwich!!). For us, this was a absolute treat (oh, did I mention they have one of the best latte's I have ever consumed)??? Try it with one of their coconut cookies!!! Highly recommended!
Written May 25, 2024
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Grace S
London5 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast at the Dancing Goat Cafe & Bakery. Since my husband is Celiac it can be difficult to find gluten free items. Look no more! Dancing Goat can provide some gluten free options and even some sweet treats! We were happy campers.
Written November 15, 2021
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kd626
Saint Charles114 contributions
Jun 2023 • couples
Chose the breakfast sandwich and it was amazing! Greatly appreciated the egg white only substitution (allergic to egg yolks) and it was a generous portion perfectly cooked. The bread was a giant biscuity jalapeño cheddar creation. Yum! Service was fast. Restaurant clean. Cinnamon roll great. Baked goods looked delicious.
Written June 28, 2023
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Steve C
Angus17 contributions
Aug 2022 • none
Love the Goat. Great blueberry pancakes, breakfast sandwiches and there baked goods will satisfy any sweet tooth you may have. We enjoyed breakfast there at least 3 times during our visit to the Margaree area.
Written August 18, 2022
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Viviane H
204 contributions
Aug 2021 • couples
We arrived near 12h20-25 on a Saturday (maybe the worst timing) and there was a line-up outside : my command was confirmed at 12h35 and it was 2 cold sandwich (banh mi). Because of covid, we had to wait near our car but not too far to hear them call our name. It took 35 minutes before they call me…
Sandwich were dam good, very excellent and big. Porridge bread was to die for ! Price was good too. But it was a 50 min stop for 2 take-out sandwich. Was it worth it ? I don’t know. Probably. But be aware of that. That’s the reason I don’t give 5 stars.
Written August 22, 2021
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Mike T
2 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
The food is really good; the building is nice & has a fair amount of seating. However, on my 2020 visit, the wait-staff seemed to be stressed and rushing people to order and leave right after eating.
I would suggest that managers and staff polish their hospitality and customer service, to complement their excellent food and pleasant restaurant setting. Stop by & try the food, but try and avoid the high-traffic times.
Written November 15, 2021
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Faithfultraveler
Halifax3417 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
We stopped here for breakfast while traveling the Cabot Trail. Alhough we arrived about 15 minutes prior to their opening, we were greeted by the friendly staff and welcomed inside. The cafe was filled with wonderful aromas of the freshly baked cinnamon rolls, cookies and other treats on display. We each had the full breakfast with coffee, and everything was outstanding! Donna, our server, was friendly and professional. The cafe had a steady flow of business while we were there and it clearly has many repeat customers. We took a bag of the Ginger Sparkle cookies for the road - WOW! Best cookies ever (and they were huge too)!
Not only is this place worth the stop, but I'd venture out of my way to go again!
Written July 13, 2020
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lynnellis1151
Lunenburg5 contributions
Sep 2020 • none
Well I did not expect this in Margaree! I am a coffee lover, this restaurant made THE most delicious lattes for me on my trip as the Normaway restaurant was closed. The salad was so delicious with the cranberries added to it, and the bacon avocado sandwich with the special mayo was incredible. This place is first rate.
Written September 30, 2020
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happywanderer23
Guelph116 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
We were staying fin the area or a week in August and ate breakfast here on two occasions. I enjoyed the breakfast sandwich which was on a cheese biscuit. Delicious! Good coffee and baked goods on offer. Desserts in display case looked wonderful. We resisted those but did buy some cookies and other bakery items (cookies, biscuits) which were good. Located on the Cabot Trail. Very busy on both days that we visited. Making me hungry just thinking about it.
Written January 12, 2020
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Lovin L
10 contributions
Jul 2024 • couples
Excellent food, excellent service. Cute cafe and bakery. We stopped in for a packed lunch as we were heading down the Cabot Trail. Great selection of food, tasty baked goods. We grabbed a scone and a cinnamon bun early with our coffee, then wrapped sandwiches for the trip. Highly recommend.
Written July 24, 2024
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Marcelle J
Winnipeg474 contributions
Oct 2020 • solo
Came here because I needed a lunch packed for my hiking adventure in cape Breton highlands. I had checked out their menu ahead of time and decided sandwich and a salad would be perfect for my day.
I didn’t anticipate having the BEST sandwich in the world. The bread is so fresh and tasty. The sandwich is packed with protein and flavors. The salad was equally delicious and the chicken was the perfect addition with the right about of texture and moisture.
Price was accordingly. I heard some people complain about it being expensive- it wasn’t.
Also the coffee is SUPER tasty!!
10/10 recommend. If I lived in the area I’d be here regularly.
Written October 13, 2020
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TeamScotia
Halifax34 contributions
Aug 2020 • none
We stopped at the Dancing Goat for breakfast after leaving Cheticamp. We ordered a basic eggs and bacon type meal but it was not basic in taste, everything was done perfectly! I especially enjoyed the porridge bread toast. Staff were friendly and efficient. An above average cafe in a beautiful area.
Written August 6, 2020
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lindsay
Cape Breton Island21 contributions
Jul 2020 • friends
Food was excellent. However, service was terrible. Cashier was rude and arrogant, rushed our orders, and made us feel like we were a bother to have in the cafe. It seems like there is a clicky type of energy that has grown with the staff, since no one corrects each other for acting poorly.
Written July 3, 2020
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