Economy Shoe Shop Cafe & Bar

1661-1663 Argyle Street, Halifax, NS B3J Canada
 
 
 
 
 
Average User Rating (29)
 
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Eclectic watering hole with European flair, the Economy Shoe Shop Cafe & Bar serves a wide variety of delicious cocktails, beers, and savory treats like burgers, mussels and nachos. Think of this hotspot as a four-in-one... More »
Eclectic watering hole with European flair, the Economy Shoe Shop Cafe & Bar serves a wide variety of delicious cocktails, beers, and savory treats like burgers, mussels and nachos. Think of this hotspot as a four-in-one stop. The Belgian Bar, The Backstage, The Diamond Bar and the Economy Shoe Shop Cafe & Bar. There is always jazz, public readings and an ever-changing selection of artworks. This place is often packed on weekends, so be prepared to wait to be seated. A fantastic meeting place for locals and tourists.
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Open Hours: 11a-2a daily
Contact: +1 902 423 7463
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12 reviews for Economy Shoe Shop Cafe & Bar
Extremely rude service
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 12/05/09
The service here is the worst I've seen in Halifax. The servers are rude and slow. What's more, the food is nothing to write home about. I'm really shocked that the Coast voted them the "best nachos" in 2009; they aren't anything special at all. Like the review below says, with so many great restaurants in the city, do yourself a favor and avoid this place. I know I won't be back.
 
 
 
 
 
never to return
By dwain, 06/03/09
we went for a late lunch on saturday , patio had a few people but overall was not very busy we ordered nachios that were very good , they were out of stock on most beer , we ended up getting a bottled keiths and a propellar product , went through three different types and our server would return to tell us they were out of the product each time , we ordered a stella , asked four times before it was brought , ordered dinner , several items on the menu were not avilable which seemed strange for a saturday afternoon , however we all ordered , after aprox fifty minutes she returned to tell me they were out of smoked meat for my sandwich , she asked me if she could get something else for me , at this point we were getting close to the point we had to leave , i said no that the others would end up with cold food , she assured me that would not be the case ,, i said no thanks , at that point she walked to the kitchen and returned with almost all the orders , my four year old neices order had been overlooked , the others all took some food from their plates and made a plate for her , nobody at our table finished their dinners , drinks from the bar were just wrong , not sure what was in them but the three girls all said the same , just not right , anyway my beers were good , service was worst any of us have seen , food was not good , PS they did remove the beer from the bill , and she told me several times that i was not charged for my dinner , i told her that i could not see why i would be charged for something we never recieved , she looked at me bewildered and said we removed it ???? go figure ,, what should have been a quick lunch was a long painfull drawnout $ 100.00 deal go somewhere where they want your busness and you can enjoy the service and the food ,, halifax has too many great spots
 
 
 
 
 
Terrible Service
By James, 08/10/08
Their service is terrible, one of the worst i've been to in a while It took them a good hour before our food came out and one of our dishes was cold we ended up not even eating since it would have probably taken them who knows how long to heat it up Value on the menu is not even worth it, their sandwiches don't even come with a side when there are so many other bars that provide this a place that is definitely over hyped
 
 
 
 
 
2 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
SLOW SLOW SLOW
By Stephen, 08/10/08
The economy shoe shop has probably the slowest service in town. While I was there eating with a friend, it took 40min for our nachos to come out. We then waited 1.5 hours for our main dish, which consisted of an order of curry chicken pasta and chicken wrap, which never actually came out of the kitchen. So we decided to leave and just pay for the nachos. While we were there, we also heard other people complain about getting their food cold. This is one restaurant I am never returning to.
 
 
 
 
 
4 of 4 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
great place
By Alicia, 03/31/06
Awesome place to go with friends or a date..the servers are nice and the dishwashers are hot ;) I highly recommend! best nachos EVER! a little too big though!
 
 
 
 
 
Fulfills the stomach but not the mind
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 02/18/06
The Economy Shoe Shop is one of my favourite places to go for a drink and food in Halifax. The atmosphere is fantastic...like nothing you've ever seen before, and the food is fine. However, the service is far from acceptable. For the most part, the servers are too comfortable with their surroundings. They’re rude, arrogant and pretentious. They often put their feet in their mouths, if and when you get a chance to see them. I have, however, had great service from the bussers! I suggest tipping them next time you go.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 2 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
The place to see and be seen
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 03/01/05
Nachos are a must...very hip atmosphere...female staff are absolutly gorgeous.
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 3 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
shoeshop simply is awesome ...
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/15/04
economy shoe shop has the best decor in town ... stepping into the restaurant during daytime allow you to enjoy the greenish environment and fantastic/artistic decor. stepping into the restaurant during an evening time will yet give you another feeling .. one'll feel warm, romantic, simply enchanting!

as well, you'll get the best nachos in town here in shoeshop! i'm lovin it!
 
 
 
 
 
3 of 4 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
love the decor ... and the nachos ...
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 11/13/04
simply the best decor and best nachos in town ... fantastic!
 
 
 
 
 
1 of 1 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
Try on the "SHOE"!
By A Yahoo! Contributor, 10/26/04
The economy shoe shop is a great local hangout and the place to go to relax and have a glass of vino with friends. It is a favorite of flight crews, celebrities, artists and locals. I like the jazz on Monday nights and the staff always remembers what you like to drink even if you have been away for a year or two! There are a few cougars but it has such great atmosphere. Good prices and great portions of food fairly cheap. YUM YUM
 
 
 
 
 
3 of 4 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful
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