Scanway Catering & Pastry

I’m quite the connoisseur when it comes to pastries and beverages, I’ve tried everywhere around town, so I can safely say that scanway has some of the best baked goods in town. I’ve returned a few times and so far my favourite thing to get is their doughnuts made with croissant dough, it brings together the flakey, doughey goodness of a croissant, with the sweet decadence of a doughnut. Their dark roast coffee is OK, although I’ve tasted much better, and their teas also need some improving (I work in the tea industry, I know).
The feel in here is really nice, and the baristas that I’ve encountered have been really nice, although their drinks are never good, but since they have to make drinks with terrible Illy espresso and a cheap machine, they’re not going to be good no matter who makes them. More seating and more comfy seating would also be nice.
My review may seem negative, but I’m a particular person I guess. I go back often though, so that’s saying something!

What?! Halifax has bakeries other than tim’s?! BAHAHAHAH YA RIGHT!
No seriously, it’s true! I went to this event hosted by the Coast called the doughball. Best idea ever. It brings together locally-​owned bakeries in HRM and they give out samples of their product. Scanway had donuts for sample and they tasted amazing… so I went to visit the place in person. No wonder no one knows about it though. It’s on Grafton street beside the stubborn goat but you could easily walk by it.
Shame really… Haloginians don’t know what they’re missing out on!
They have a huge kitchen area where they make breads and desserts from scratch by hand. It’s amazing. Tim’s donuts can go eat lemons because they don’t even hold a candle to these ones!
Suuuuuuch good pastries here AND you’re supporting local: D
I don’t find this place overly expensive. It is pricier then Tim’s or mcdink’s obviously because they do it by hand *cough* instead of frozen *cough* but I don’t find paying an extra $ 2 for the amazing flavor. I bought two large donuts for $ 5 (including tip and tax)
Give a try guys!

They have the best damn donuts I have ever had!

Had lunch at Scanway yesterday. They were preparing a large order and somehow our order was lost. The owner was very apologetic and insisted on giving our money back for the sandwich. We spent it on some of their delicious sweets. Excellent customer service and the food was top notch. Highly recommend

Had a dossiant and a lemon tart. Both so amazing. After hearing so much about cronuts online I was really excited to try theirs. It was perfect. I think I now have an addiction. Lemon tart wasn’t as good but it was still really good. Great base, lemon curd, and meringue. The staff was really nice and helpful. It’s a clean little bakery. Definitely will be back.

I do enjoy their breads, and I thought their chocolate mousse was divine, but their prices really hold me off from coming more often. They seem a little much for counter service. I do think it is probably worth it, but with no where to really sit and enjoy, a $ 12 sandwich just seems a little much. They do have some great breakfast options, and I do enjoy their grilled cheese, but like I said with it being mostly take out the price doesn’t compliment the service/​venue.
Oh, and forgo the espresso, super burnt and bitter.

Who doesn’t love Scanway? Their baked goods are amazing, and now they have a café. Win-​win!
The new digs on Grafton are small. Like tiny. Mike and I went on a rainy day, so the rooftop was obviously closed. That left very few seating options. Fortunately it was almost empty when we arrived so we had a bit of choice.
The menu is small, but everything looks good. We both went for the pulled pork, which was AH-​MAY-​ZING. The best I’ve ever had, and I think I’ve tried it at restos all over the city. :-D Drink variety is limited, but they have Propeller root beer so we were happy. We had chocolate and popcorn gelato for dessert. I have to say, it’s not the creamiest gelato I’ve ever had, but it was good. I didn’t care for the popcorn flavour but Mike loved it.
Prices are very reasonable. Staff are friendly and helpful. We did end up paying twice — once for the sandwiches and then again for dessert and drinks — but I assume this is a kink to be worked out as they have just opened. Overall I can’t wait to return and try everything on their menu (and in their dessert display case).

Can anything go wrong with this place? Great food and an awesome patio.
And it’s licensed!
My friend had the lemon tart with roasted marshmallow topping, and I had the double chocolate milkshake (the other gelato flavours looked amazing so i’ll have to go there to get a taste of the rest of them), and we were each given a same of the salmon sandwich. It was all perfect.