Kempsters - Halifax

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Kempsters

Kempsters
3.9 / 5 (5348 reviews)

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Kempsters offers a wide variety of meals, with specialties in breakfast, ribs, and fried house chicken. Customer reviews are mixed, with some finding the food flavorful and portion sizes generous, while others were disappointed in quality and value. The restaurant is praised for friendly staff and convenient parking. Overall, it's known as a friendly family dining spot with consistent value and comfort food options. While some complaints include greasy food, unimpressive flavors, and small portions, others recommend specific dishes like the fish cakes and eggs or the daily specials. It's a popular stop for a quick bite but opinions on the food remain varied.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: EriK

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 5348 reviews
erik-dog5845
06.08.2025

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. Reasonable prices. I generally have the pan fried haddock and it is always great. I don't understand some of the negative reviews here and on Yelp. It looks like Kempsters is being smeared for no good reason. I've been eating there for the last 8 years and never been disappointed. Thank you Kempsters Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30

ursula-kellum
06.08.2025

Went here on Sunday and the food was awesome to me- people talk about fries not being home made but they are busy and they tasted great to me in my poutine the classic burger was delicious! Gave a bbq vibe I added my condiments but the veggies were fresh on it and the burger was home made! My son loved his chicken fingers and my other dinner companion enjoyed his meatloaf meal- our waitstaff was awesome- very cool personality and attentive!! Will be back! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

m-macdonald-2
06.08.2025

The quality of the meals here had taken a big dive. Lasagna special disgraceful. Two layers of pasta with watery tasteless meat sauce and melted cheese. Pretty basic dish that should be easy to get right. Big fail!

jacques-robear-assel-1
14.01.2024

I ordered the Wake Up Burger with Hollandaise and was very impressed. It was essentially an Eggs Benedict burger on a French toast bun. Our server, Trevor, was amazing - always smiling and helpful. I highly recommend this restaurant, especially for breakfast lovers.

brian-a-hazlett
14.01.2024

I stopped in for a late lunch and tried the daily special, which included a cup of chili and a chicken wrap. The chili was a bit thin in consistency, but it had great flavor. The chicken wrap was outstanding - it was much larger than any wraps I've had elsewhere and very delicious. It's definitely a substantial meal, so come hungry! The price was a reasonable $11.

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As a customer, you can use the WiFi of the place free of charge.

You can watch major sporting events on a screen / TV right in the restaurant.

The restaurant gladly provides baby high chairs for babies and toddlers.

The restaurant is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physical disabilities.

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