Guidebook for St. John's
Sightseeing
Signal Hill
230 Signal Hill RdCape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
Food Scene
A local go-to for freshly made coffee and baked goods. They also have lunchfare, takehome items, and put on some fun events every week. Great spot for casual hangouts and people watching.
78 locals recommend
Rocket Bakery
294 Water St A local go-to for freshly made coffee and baked goods. They also have lunchfare, takehome items, and put on some fun events every week. Great spot for casual hangouts and people watching.
Another local favourite, the small but endearing Battery Café is well-known for its lunchfare, fair trade coffee, and music shows. There are cover charges on occasion, but in my experience, every penny spent at the Battery Café is always worthwhile. Come for the coffee, stay for the music.
42 locals recommend
The Battery Cafe
1 Duckworth StAnother local favourite, the small but endearing Battery Café is well-known for its lunchfare, fair trade coffee, and music shows. There are cover charges on occasion, but in my experience, every penny spent at the Battery Café is always worthwhile. Come for the coffee, stay for the music.
Delicious, homecooked food that comes in generous portions. The vibe is homey but slightly romantic at night, with dim lighting and candlelit tables. Prices are very fair for the quality and quantity of food you get.
11 locals recommend
Get Stuffed
190 Duckworth StDelicious, homecooked food that comes in generous portions. The vibe is homey but slightly romantic at night, with dim lighting and candlelit tables. Prices are very fair for the quality and quantity of food you get.
For those willing to dish out a bit more money for an excellent meal highlighting Newfoundland ingredients, Mallard Cottage in Quidi Vidi Village is the place to go.
96 locals recommend
Mallard Cottage
8 Barrows RdFor those willing to dish out a bit more money for an excellent meal highlighting Newfoundland ingredients, Mallard Cottage in Quidi Vidi Village is the place to go.
Piatto Pizzeria + Enoteca Midtown
60 Elizabeth AveGreat pizza. What else could you want?
I haven't been yet, but I always hear rave reviews about this place. They serve vegetarian and vegan dishes, and menu items are budget friendly. I trust my friends, so I'd highly recommend this restaurant!
23 locals recommend
Peaceful Loft
250 Duckworth StI haven't been yet, but I always hear rave reviews about this place. They serve vegetarian and vegan dishes, and menu items are budget friendly. I trust my friends, so I'd highly recommend this restaurant!
Great coffee and tasty baked goods. Good spot for reading, working online, or meeting up for a coffee date with friends.
35 locals recommend
Coffee Matters
1 Military RdGreat coffee and tasty baked goods. Good spot for reading, working online, or meeting up for a coffee date with friends.
For something a little different but just as tasty, try this small, family-run restaurant. The portions are filling, the prices are extremely reasonable, but most importantly, the food is great!
8 locals recommend
Afghan Restaurant
375 Duckworth StFor something a little different but just as tasty, try this small, family-run restaurant. The portions are filling, the prices are extremely reasonable, but most importantly, the food is great!
can be hard to find top-notch baked goods in town, but when you need to satisfy a craving, the Old Dublin Bakery is certainly the place to go. Locally operated by a passionate baker from Ireland who made his start selling out of a food truck, word got around about his delectably buttery goods.
The Old Dublin Bakery
can be hard to find top-notch baked goods in town, but when you need to satisfy a craving, the Old Dublin Bakery is certainly the place to go. Locally operated by a passionate baker from Ireland who made his start selling out of a food truck, word got around about his delectably buttery goods.
Parks & Nature
There's a fantastic trail with great views that runs along this beach. Highly recommend!
24 locals recommend
Topsail Beach Rotary Park
34 Topsail Beach RdThere's a fantastic trail with great views that runs along this beach. Highly recommend!
Arts & Culture
There's a fantastic view of the city from the café, but the word on the street is that the collections are great too.
190 locals recommend
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure AveThere's a fantastic view of the city from the café, but the word on the street is that the collections are great too.
Essentials
In our opinion, the best grocery store in town, hands down! Keep your eyes peeled for yellow or pink stickers on certain products - these signal steep discounts for stock they're trying to get rid of in a hurry. :)
36 locals recommend
Dominion
20 Lake AveIn our opinion, the best grocery store in town, hands down! Keep your eyes peeled for yellow or pink stickers on certain products - these signal steep discounts for stock they're trying to get rid of in a hurry. :)