Sweet side of Pictou County
From coffee and baked goods to summer cones, find your sweet spot.
Your Coastal “Third Place”
Cozy Corners and Community Chatter
As a proudly Canadian community, you will have no difficulty finding a Tim Hortons during your visit, but there is something unmistakably Pictou County about a stop at a locally owned coffee shop or bakery. Step in from the salt air for Scottish shortbread, fresh pastries, and classic small-town sweets made with pride.
Pair a treat with your coffee or grab an ice cream cone after a beach day and enjoy it by the Northumberland Strait.
A warm beverage awaits you at one of our curious cafes and cozy nooks. Grab a cup and enjoy the friendly chatter that defines our communities.
Local Favorites & Coastal Cafes
Where the Locals Go
Experience the unique character of our locally-owned coffee houses, ice cream shops and bakeries.
The Coffee Bean
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168 Archimedes Street, New Glasgow
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902-755-1919
Express Yourself Café
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131 Main Street, Trenton
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902-616-8729
River Run Cafe
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151 Provost Street Suite 102, New Glasgow
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902-695-6111
Sea Glass Coffee House
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27 Water Street, Pictou
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A Slice of Home Bakery and Restaurant
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8813 Abercrombie Road, New Glasgow
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902-695-9200
Cohen's Cones
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1847 Sunrise Trail, River John
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Corina's Ice Cream
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213 S Foord St, Stellarton
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902-755-0308
First Nations Flavours
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6496 Pictou Landing Rd, Trenton
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902-755-9800
Generations Bakery and Beyond
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31 Front Street, Pictou
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902-301-0694
Green Thumb Farmers Market
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4681 Hwy 4 Green Hill
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902-396-3263
Mrs. MacGregor’s Shortbreads
Made using a generations-old family recipe, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience.
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59 Water Street, Pictou
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902-382-1878
Sandy's Ice Cream
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87 Caladh Ave, Pictou
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902-753-6818
The Baked Beaver Bakery
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559 E River Rd, New Glasgow
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902-695-5656
The Little Pastry House
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288 S Foord St, Stellarton
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647-972-1401
Thomson’s Dairy Bar
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63 West River Rd. Pictou
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902-382-2029
Curious Crows Coffee House
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247 S Foord Street, Stellarton
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902-759-5772
Pro Tip
Recharge and Connect
Local coffee shops are a great place to get the inside scoop on the shore. Many Pictou County cafes offer free Wi-Fi, so you can settle in and plan the day. Check tide times for Melmerby Beach, look up a tournament schedule, or map out your next stop at a local gallery or museum.
Pair your drink with something made close to home. You will often find Scottish shortbread, fresh pastries, and other treats baked by nearby makers and local bakeries.
