White Sails Bakery & Deli

Very grateful to the entire staff. There were 14 of us (including kids) arrived 20 minutes before they closed for the day. They warmly received us and patiently waited on us while we were busily scanning through the menu.
Husband and I ordered a Reuben burger (with fried onion), and a regular poutine. The poutine with real cheese curd topped with thick/​salty gravy is a strong contender to Willy’s in Halifax. The Rueben burger was gigantic and delicious (the fried onion is a must). The patty was made of Angus beef and buried under a pile of real Montréal smoked meat! We were able to share them (reluctantly) with our 2.5 yr old son :)
Our other guests also enjoyed their meals tremendously: soup + homemade bread, smoked meat poutine.etc. The thing is I was too busy enjoying my food to notice what others were eating!

We stopped by the restaurant before going to Peggy’s cove. The place was quite busy. It was a little hard to find a picnic table outside. We ordered an original burger, fries, a club sandwich, and a vegi sandwich. They were generously portioned and tasty. Also the view outside was beautiful. I definitely recommend this place for those who are either visiting lunenberg or Peggy’s cove.

Les sandwiches sont immenses! Pleins de viande et lėgumes frais. Les dėsserts sont cochons! Le service impec et gentils. Ça vaut le dėtour.

Stopped in to have a look. Bad idea! I ended getting almost one of every sweet there were. Ok not all to eat right away but i did eat the cinnamon bun with a coffee. Very good. The owner n staff very friendly. He made me taste his sugar pie and it was delicious. Dont have to tell you i got a piece to go. Did nit try the main course but everything looks mmm good. If ur in the part of nova scotia it is worth a stop

Not just a bakery, but a wonderful and scenic spot for a great lunch.
Smoked meat sandwich. Great. Fries. Killer! Italian sandwiches were super. and do not forget the sugar pie.
Nice people in a nice spot making nice food. That’s pretty much the story. And no I’m not a local shill, just a tourist who was lucky enough to stop there this past week.

Bring your appetite — you are leaving here stuffed full!!!
Bring your taste buds — you will not believe how delicious every single bite is!!!
Be prepared to enjoy the food, the location, the view. We regularly stop here for lunch and to pack up goodies for later.
DO NOT BRING YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR. It throws them off and renders the staff unable to respond and although they try to remain polite, they just can’t quite pull it off. We won’t stop going there but we will save having a fun exchange with people elsewhere.

This place is hard to miss, that’s for sure! Not just because of the vibrant stripes, but also because the parking lot is almost always packed with cars and motorcycles. They certainly picked a great spot for the place — directly on a main thoroughfare to one of the most iconic and visited landmarks in Nova Scotia (the Peggy’s Cove lighthouse). Constant traffic = lots o’ business. And that view?! Beautiful.
Another smart thing they did was install a speaker outside, so that you can hear your order called even though you are sitting outside staring over the water! Because, I mean, where else would you be sitting, really? Such a simple thing, but not something you see often. More biz’s need to install these!
I was surprised to see that they offer more than just sandwiches and baked goods — you can get a great hot lunch here, including a delicious burger and poutine. The boy and I had their daily special, a peanut butter burger, loaded with toppings and condiments. $ 6.50 may seem a little steep for a burger but it was so filling I didn’t need anything else. The poutine was really good, too — tasty gravy and fries (not soggy). The small was enough for us to share with the burgers. We didn’t get a chance to try any baked goods on this visit for that reason (so.full) but don’t worry, we will be back for our sweet fix.
I was disappointed to see that there were no mango and coconut biscuits left because those sounded amazing — I have a feeling you need to get here early in the day to get the fresh stuff! However, they did have some yummy-​looking donuts, oatcakes, cookies and pies for the tasting. They also offer lattes and caps and coffee if you’re looking for a hit of caffeine with your sweet snack.
Sail away to your happy place at this oceanside gem.

We came across this quaint little spot by chance. It has great area just to the side where you can grab a picnic table or a few muskoka chairs and eat by the water. We had perfect weather that day so it was a welcome change from all the fast food we had been eating. I had their turkey sandwich (which was actual pieces of turkey meat, not luncheon meat) and was piled high with lettuce, tomatoes, etc. You had your choice of condiments. I had mine with the garlic mayo and it was delish. I also had the Newfie Poutine which was to die for. The fries alone were great — crispy on the outside, soft on the inside — but when you add the gravy, cheese curds and crispy bits (the «dressing»), it takes it to a whole new level. I’ll definitely be back if I’m ever in the east coast again.

While visiting family out near Peggy’s Cove for a week, we drove by this place with it’s colorful façade and after Unilocal’ing it decided to give it a try. And I’m so glad we did! We ended up coming here 3 separate times for various things and I can’t rave enough about everything we tried.
Location/​Ambience:
First of all, as a relative pointed out, the diner is situated along the corner of a main road (the Peggy’s Cove Road) and you must take great care getting out as the road can be quite busy. But aside from that little quip, the place looks great from the outside with all its colors and assorted seating by the bay. Very picturesque. Indoors, it’s fairly small and nothing fancy, but hey, we’re here to buy our food and take it outdoors to sit by the water or straight home, so I think for the few minutes we’re inside we’ll let that slide.
Score: 4.5÷5 (for more timid drivers, it could get a little hair-​raising to pull out of this place.)
Food:
1) Xango: these little strips of cheese-​cakey goodness apparently started out as leftover strips from other products, and because so popular they had to make them explicitly. They were recommended by the owner and I have to say — delicious. A soft cheese-​cake filled pastry — sooo good. Try it. Score: ⁵⁄₅
2) Sugar pie: honestly, I’ve never had sugar pie — this was my first, and I loved it. It was like a big butter tart, and not too sweet. We took the pie to some friends who lived in the area and didn’t like sugar pies because they’re too sweet, and even they thought it was the best they’ve had. Although I have nothing to compare against, I liked it — a lot. So score: ⁵⁄₅
3) Carrot cake: moist, nice sweet (but not overly) icing. Melt in your mouth goodness. Score: ⁵⁄₅
4) Multigrain bread: fresh, soft, not too dense, not too light — a little pricey (I seem to recall over $ 4) but worth it. I’m not a huge bread eater, but this is definitely better than most I’ve had. No complaints, though nothing earth shattering. Let’s say score: 4.5÷5
5) Prices: a little higher than average, but still a good value, considering their quality and flavours are top shelf. You won’t go broke — you might just gain a few pounds :)
Service:
Friendly staff, provided some good recommendations, no problems whatsoever. Score: ⁵⁄₅
Overall, how can I *not* give this place a perfect score? If I lived here, I’d be a regular. Suggestions? Can’t really fix the traffic on the road out front — I did mention that their menu is a little hard to navigate on a phone and the owner said she would look into it and was receptive of the feedback. Fantastic place — worth a visit. I’m trying the poutine next time.

Great spot for great food and a fantastic selection of baked goods and lunch/​dinner. Our lunch was very yummy and the staff was helpful with recommendations. The brisket sandwich and burger with fries were good enough to note. The atmosphere outside by the water was perfect to enjoy the setting and tasteful food. The food isn’t the cheapest but it made for a delicious lunch spot, complete with a powdered donut for dessert. It is a very unique place and great location in Tantallon to enjoy a quick or leisurely meal.

This place is fantastic.
It is off the beaten path a bit but I’m very glad we found the place.
My girlfriend and I stumbled across the bakery last summer and have been back close to a dozen times since.
If you’re not willing to pay an extra couple bucks for quality, you may be tempted to complain that it is expensive. Personally, I think the prices are very fair considering not only the quality of food but also the massive portions.
My girlfriend gets mad at me because when she asks what I want for lunch on a weekend the answer is almost always «Turkey Bowl!»
We’ve had the Montréal smoked meat, Reuben, newfie poutine, and turkey bowl. All were very good.
Additionally, this is on of few places where we cannot resist desert. I’m a big fan of sugar pie and I’m never disappointed. Everything they make looks delicious and everything we have tried has been great.
The owners and staff have always been friendly and helpful.
It always seems to be busy but indoor seating is very limited (2 small tables) so it’s best to go on a nice warm sunny day and eat outside.

While the owners of White Sails are doing a lot of things right, communications isn’t one of them.
I stopped by for lunch last week only to find that they are closed for 3 months. That’s a bit disconcerting since I had made a sizeable detour just to go there, and, when I picked up a tortiere just two weeks earlier, there was no indication or signs they were going to close. As of this review, according to their website it’s business as usual.
Speaking of tortiere, two previous times when wanting one, even though it was advertised on the large sign at the entrance to the parking lot, I was told they didn’t have any. That said, if/​when you do get one, they’re very good and recommended.
The other bakery recommendation is the sugar pie. The name conjures up thoughts of tooth rattling sweetness but this version is nicely tamed down and with a lovely creamy texture. You’ll still only want a small piece so an entire pie will easily serve 8 or more. Fortunately, it freezes well and it’s also available by the slice.
The sweet potato bread is the only artisan bread left from the selection offered previously. The potato scallion bread was outstanding so it’s a puzzle why that was dropped and the sweet potato kept since the sweet potato can only been eaten toasted or in French toast.
The balance of the bakery items, while better than the run of the mill supermarket fare, doesn’t compare to what is offered by Juliens, German Haus, Scanway or Edible Matters.
The real strength that has developed for White Sails is the deli side of things. Here they consistently shine.
The French fries are hand cut and (hurray!) are double fried. This provides an excellent base for their Poutine and their Newfie fries. Just one cautionary note that both the gravy and the stuffing for the Newfie fries has savoury seasoning in it — possibly summer savoury as well in the stuffing and not everyone’s tummy gets along well with that amount of savoury.
Prior reviews have favourably commented about the Montréal smoked meat. Two things ensure White Sails’ version is better than most: the meat is kept warm in a steamer; it is hand sliced rather than machine sliced which conserves the juiciness. The pickle served is a good quality, Montréal-​style dill.
To their credit, the owners are continuing to experiment with their deli offerings and were pushing the steak subs. The meat is well above average but the rest of it was pretty standard stuff. Maybe a New Jersey style or Philly style cheesesteak sub is needed to raise it to the next level.

First time here after hearing positive things from friends. I had Montréal Smoked Meat & my brother had the Newfie poutine. Everything was fantastic, loved the stuffing on the poutine better than Mom makes. :-) Will definitely be back to this place.

Best poutine outside of Québec!
I’ve also had some of their cookies and their tourtière.
Awesome and everything was freshly made.
They definitely take pride in what they do and I would definitely go back for more.

Love their sandwiches because everything is made in store — from the bread to the roast meat itself and if ask everyone that’s the magic. I couldn’t agree more. Also the love the fact that their helping is huge. Will come back to try other stuff on their menu.

If you’re on your way to or from Peggy’s Cove, do stop here because you will have one of the best lunches you’ve had in a long time. I ordered a steak and pepperoni sub, but while I was waiting, I tasted a sample of the Montréal smoked meat and it was quite succulent and scrumptious. I wound up ordering a reuben as well as a result. The sub was also very delicious. The owners of the deli are quite nice, and they also have a bakery that sells many good Canadian baked treats as well.

The proprietors are pleasant and the portions are large. The smoked meat is over spiced, though, an the bread is ordinary. OK but no more.

Montréal Smoked meat that melts in your mouth. Check!
Poutine with light, delicious gravy, cheese curds that squeak. Check!
Now try the Newfie Poutine with stuffing made from the smoked meat drippings and I thought I’d died and gone to heaven.
I can’t claim to be an expert on Montréal cuisine, but this is a delightful little place, with great staff and decadent, delicious food.
Jacques treated us to a taste of the brisket when we stopped in for cookies and coffee (also lovely!) and we knew we had to come back for dinner, which we did several hours later after touring around Peggy’s Cove.
We ate outside on brightly painted chairs, matching the fun exterior of the building, which overlooks a pretty lake.
Can’t wait to come back during my next visit with my parents. Very jealous of their proximity.

«WOW, that is delicious!» Came out of my mouth constantly as Jacques let me sample his delicious Sugar Pie, Smoked Meat & Mandarin Orange Tea Biscuits. It was so hard not to walk out with a slew of goodies and worth every penny! It’s worth the drive to Tantallon.

The BEST sugar pie east of Quebec.

This wonderful bakery is closed for reno’s till next Tuesday. Since it closed about 6 – 7 weeks ago, I have really missed both the product and the delightful owners.
Jacques and Carolyn have done wonders with this business since they purchased it. I’m not sure the exact date things changed hands but I had heard about it and decided to visit with my husband.
These two very imaginitive and creative folks do miracles. Things I had never heard of like bredzels, you have to try them they’re awesome, to their authentic home made butter cream eclairs are just two of my favourites. The great thing is, they’re not too big, just enough to satisfy that sweet tooth. They use free run eggs from a local business and quality ingredients. I could go on and on about their specialties, so I have to add one more, sweet potato bread. Make French Toast with it, and you’ll never want to use another bread to make your recipe again. Jacques potato scallion bread is another great add on for company, or just for your family. Again not oversized. The prices are very reasonable, and usually they will start feeding you with bite sized samples of their incredible bakery wares when you walk in the door.
Service is awesome and I’m pleased to say everything I’ve ever had at this shop is and has been wonderful.
They reopen on Tuesday and I will be there for sure. If you’re headed to Peggy’s Cove for a drive, it’s a worthwhile stop, and in their renos they will have seating, coffee service from Java Coffee, lite lunches and as they told me this morning so much more in new product.
I’m excited about this business, it has great potential.
Congratulations to Jacques and Carolyn.
KC