Breakfast and Lunch in Antigonish: A Short Guide
/Are you ever overwhelmed by the idea of eating off campus? As students living on a party-oriented campus, there tends to be a focus on bars, pubs, and restaurants that serve alcohol in student communities. Breakfast and lunch spots are either overlooked, ignored, or slept through (it happens). Although the local pubs and bars are wonderful, sometimes what we need is a nice, peaceful spot to grab a coffee and lunch.
The Tall and Small Café is a wonderful place to start out, with an excellent selection of coffee, teas, pastries, sandwiches, smoothies, and a wonderful cozy interior. The sandwiches in particular are beloved to many Antigonish residents, and when talking to a customer, they told me that they “could eat the Turkey Pesto sandwich literally every day of my life”. Located at 342 Main Street, it’s only a short walk away from campus and is well worth the trek.
Moving further down Main Street you’ll find the newly opened The Old Legacy Cafe and Bar! Located on the upper level of 294 Main Street, this spot is the perfect option for a mid-day snack or light lunch. They have a great selection of coffees and smoothies, as well as different mixed soft drink options. For food there’s a variety of sandwich and toast options, some delicious shareables, as well as both savoury and sweet crepes to try. I personally love their ‘turtle iced coffee’ as a pick-me-up in the afternoon after morning classes.
Another newer shop in Antigonish is Pronto Sandwiches, located on 80 College Street. If you’re looking for a very filling, delicious sandwich, this shop is a must-visit. Their subs are packed with home-made condiments and pickled veggies, fresh sliced meats, and fresh buns from the S & L Bakery, and they are absolutely bursting with flavour. Although the menu is small, their beautiful sandwiches make up for it ten-fold. Pronto is a perfect lunch option to grab and devour between classes.
If you’re looking for something a little earlier, Myers Tea Room on Main Street is a great option! Serving from 7am to 3pm on 235 Main Street, sometimes the perfect brunch and tea is just what you need. They serve all-day breakfast and have daily specials on, posted every morning on the Myers Tea Room Facebook page. When discussing the restaurant with a customer, she recommended the English Breakfast with either their Earl Grey or Orange Pekoe tea, which she said were both excellent. With its cozy, homey interior and a wide selection of breakfast, lunch, soups, and sandwiches, Myers is an excellent choice for morning people.
Although it may seem daunting to step away from campus, Antigonish offers a world of delicious foods outside of pubs and bars. And as students, sometimes just what we need is to step away from campus for a second to have a delicious fresh meal. Although I’ve highlighted some personal favorites of mine in this article, there are many more to go explore! Our community is full of local places that may become your next favorite spot.
