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Overall Total Score
3.5 out of 5
Very good | 1625 reviews

What User doesn't like about Economy Shoe Shop Cafe & Bar:
I had deep fried wings and they had obviously been already cooked and then cooled. They must have been reheated in the microwave as some of them were cold on the inside although were still cooked. The dessert list was limited View all feedback. What User likes about Economy Shoe Shop Cafe & Bar:
It is my favourite restaurant/pub in Halifax since it is not as crowded and full of tourists as the other ones. You can get a variety of good food for a reasonable price in a nice atmosphere. People are very friendly. you never have to wait long for your order. It tastes excellent and is freshly made - burgers, fresh soup, fajitas, not to miss fish & chips of course. I like the decoration, and they really have a huge... View all feedback.

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Menu
4.2 ★ from 34 reviews

So I can't judge the economy shoe shop on its eating, but I can say that it is a beautiful historical building and a fantastic pub and bar for social meeting, d...

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Our party of six was set at the time of reservation. The server was very attentive and the food was the best. We love the atmosphere at ESS, very eclectic and i...

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I can see why this is a fun place with the quirky decor and interesting design concept. Eating is basically okay. Nothing you want to do. But one thing: the pla...

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One thing that can ruin a meal is to see mice. What's worse when the staff realizes that they know they have a mice problem and don't seem to think it's a big d...

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So I can't judge Economy Shoe Shop on his food, but I can say that it is a beautiful historical building and a fantastic pub and bar for social meetings,...

Int Restaurants
3.5 ★ from 1318 reviews
Hal
14.01.2024 - 18:15

Just had a great dinner here with my wife. We found the service great and the food very great as well. Definitely going back hoping to take a couple with us. Ca...

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Jackie
14.01.2024 - 18:15

As a loyal 'Trailer Park Boys ' fan, I decided to visit 'Economy Shoe Shop ' for dinner during a recent trip to my home town, Halifax. I decided to try their 'D...

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Sarah
14.01.2024 - 18:15

Great food and friendly staff. I have been lucky enough to play a few acoustic sets, such a warm environment <3

Jay
14.01.2024 - 18:15

Some of the best live music in town, amazing staff and awesome food!

Andrea
14.01.2024 - 18:15

A simple burger was extraordinary. A chicken wrap was so tasty and flavourful. First time there and it won't be my last! The prices are so reasonable and the fo...

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Restaurantji
3.8 ★ from 170 reviews
Brad
10.10.2023 - 06:37

The Basement of the Shoe is where Yuk Yuk 's runs now. If you 're lucky you might attend on a night where I perform. Last time I gave out free copies of my book...

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NWRob
10.10.2023 - 06:37

Obviously this restaurant is housed in an old shoe establishment. We had dinner here recently with friends. The menu is a bit limited, but the dishes are well p...

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Greg
10.10.2023 - 06:37

Ordered the club sandwich on Uber and asked for no mayo, looks like extra mayo was added. I got 1 tomato slice and rotten lettuce. I wouldn’t suggest ordered fr...

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Alessandro
10.10.2023 - 06:37

We walked in thinking it was something else, sure that Economy Shoe Shop was, yknow, a discount shoe store. What a wonderful mistake that was made that nightA u...

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John
10.10.2023 - 06:37

It wasn't a bad experience and the waitress was great! The nachos are good but nothing special. The club house's we ordered would have been great if not for the...

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Opentable
3.9 ★ from 10 reviews
TanyaK
27.10.2023 - 16:15

Great food, great happy hour drink deals! Great service.

KathyR
27.10.2023 - 16:15

Our party of six was seated at the time of the reservation. The server was very attentive and the food was the best. We love the atmosphere at the ESS, very ecl...

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BrandonM
27.10.2023 - 16:15

I can see why this is a fun place, with the quirky decor and interesting design concept. Food is basically okay. Nothing you make a destination for. But one thi...

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Britt
27.10.2023 - 16:15

One thing that can ruin a meal is seeing mice. What’s even worse is when the staff acknowledges they know they have a mice problem and don’t seem to think it’s...

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Happycow
2.5 ★ from 3 reviews
kaylaelizabeth2
12.02.2024 - 18:19

I was really looking forward to trying out this restaurant, but unfortunately I was turned away because I did not have a physical copy of my ID. We tried a coup...

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Herrison
12.02.2024 - 18:19

The menu featured vegan and gluten-free options, which was a nice touch. I had my eye on the vegan crispy chicken wrap, but unfortunately it was not available....

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TheVeganPeach
12.02.2024 - 18:19

Unfortunately, I cannot comment on the food at Economy Shoe Shop, but I can say that it is housed in a stunning historical building and serves as a fantastic sp...

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Facebook
2.9 ★ from 188 reviews
Foursquare
3.5 ★ from 85 reviews
Google
3.8 ★ from 713 reviews
Tripadvisor
3.6 ★ from 388 reviews
Yelp
3.0 ★ from 124 reviews

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