Gingerbread Haus Bakery

Took a walk with my 3 kids to the Gingerbread Haus the other day. One thing I noticed was the lack of price tags. How much is a loaf bread on the shelf? What about the beautiful cakes that attracted everyone’s attention upon entering? Or even the price for a cup of tea or coffee? What about the lunch special sandwich and the soup of the day? Nobody knows because there weren’t any price tags.
We ordered a slice of the white chocolate cheese cake with cherry pie filling on top, a cream cone, and gingerbread man cookies.
The kids really liked their cookies. I had a bite or two and really liked the fact it’s not overtly gingery or sweet.
The cream cone was esthetically pleasing. The cone pastry was buttery and flakey, although they could’ve put more cream inside the cone.
The texture of the white chocolate cheese cake was between airy and dense, just the way I like it. The cherry pie filling on top was a big disappointment: the cherries were neither sweet nor sour, they were watery! Sigh.

Tried a few goods at the store, nothing too special and definitely overpriced. Staff is helpful and the seating area is also nice. Good location and neighbourhood. Overall, an okay bakery that is a little hyped.

Hands down the best gingerbread cookie ever!

Bakeries should be delicious right? The gingerbread haus does not disappoint. Personally, I’d say grab an almond ring, oh and a chocolate croissant and while you’re at it, might as well pick up a loaf of sour dough for the road. This place can bake no wrong. It’s close to my work so I often swing in here for their soup of the day and half sandwich deal. It’s tiny, but cozy and has old world charm. They bake beautiful cakes, but if Sobey’s is more in your price range, they can icing you up a personalized chocolate cake top medallion. Fancy up any store bought one.

This place is… amazing! I literally went in here and spent $ 25 on baked stuff for two people. And amazing is the only word I can use to describe it. I bought so many things that I don’t even remember everything I got!
I’m gonna try to list them all off:
— Butter & Chocolate Croissant
— Cinnamon Roll
— A cake that starts with a B and has a crème filling (hard to pronounce)
— Almond ring
— Gingerbread men
— Apple strudel
I’m sure I’m missing some. But the ONLY reason why this place isn’t getting a perfect 5 is because the gingerbread men was so disappointing. When the flagship product is in your business name, it better be damn good. Sadly it wasn’t and it was really saddening. But to sign off on a good note — every other thing on the list above was just so delicious! I just wish I didn’t live so far away from them… then again, maybe that’s a blessing in disguise.

This place is a must-​try. I went in for the first time and just bought a whole bag of goodies (I was tempted to say «one of everything!» but I limited myself to 6 items, around $ 15). This is the way to go. I loved it all, especially the almond ring, cream horn, and pretzel. Their «Elephant Ears» are just like the pastries I’ve had in Portugal. Their buttercream cakes looked amazing, as did the variety of sourdough breads and baguettes, so I’ll have to try those next time. I took my items to-​go, but they do have a small seating area. The only thing that could use improvement is the café area, which seems a bit cramped and could use more space. Time to expand?
I will definitely be back!

This place is great! I luv the gingerbread men and the eclairs. Everything looks amazing in the display case. A great spot.

I ordered Black forest cake for my boyfriend. It tasted amazing. It is the best cake in the store in my opinion. It’s made with whipped cream flavoured with Kirschwasser (a German cherry liquor), so special. In addition, the service was improved, definitely will visit more!

I love this place — the cakes are pricey but are worth every penny, and the variety is amazing. I can always find something I’ve never tried or sometimes that I haven’t heard of, and the staff is friendly and helpful. Despite the price of the cakes, I always leave with more than I planned to buy (and never regret it).

Great variety of European pastries, and even some of my German favourites from childhood make this café/​bakery truly unique. Friendly service combined with exceptional products make any visit to the Gingerbread Haus a pleasant and memorable one.

I’m giving this bakery only one star because I’m hopeful that I will actually have an opportunity to try it in the future. Unfortunately the only experience I’ve had to far wasn’t great. Last week I emailed the bakery about the price of a cake that I planned on ordering for my boyfriends birthday. The email included all the details they would need to know because I wanted to get as much info as possible. They emailed me back the next day quoting the price and said that I would be able to get it all I had to do was call and order three days before. However, when I did that they said they weren’t able to make it and I was out of luck… Now I have to find another birthday cake and my boyfriend will be very disappointed. Hopefully I can order from there for another occasion and update my review accordingly.

Every year someone buys me a birthday cake from here. It is always a torte, though what kind of torte varies. Honestly, it is a tradition I want to continue.
The selection of breads, pastries, and cakes here is vast and in one word beautiful. If you have a few minutes to sit down, the sandwiches and coffee are also fantastic.
I love stopping in here for a quick lunch.

I don’t get here nearly as often as I should. The bread is often what I go here for. Baked daily and also you can find gingerbread haus breads stocked at Pete’s on spring garden. I also enjoy the pastry and really like the simple stuff like gingerbread cookies yum.

I have fond memories of the Gingerbread Haus. Mum and I would go there after a visit to my doctor across the street.
It’s been several years, so maybe my tastes have changed.
Nothing in the pastry case really spoke to me (the cakes looked good, but cookies and eclairs were down right unappealing), so I ordered a bloated-​looking croissant and an overpriced latte. I didn’t even eat half of the cold, doughy croissant. The latte was adequate, but I think it was bout $ 3.65 for a small mug. And what’s with charging an extra dollar for a chai latte?
On the other hand, Mum enjoyed her apple strudel.

I think I’m adding a new thing to my Halifax Bucket List: Try one of everything at the Gingerbread Haus. Dangerously enough, this bakery is close to where I just moved to. I always want to buy a cake from here to take to take a birthday party but just can’t afford them, so I window shop them instead. Much more affordable are their treats, from sweet to cheesy, chocolatey to fruity, there is more than one thing in here for everyone. Their breads are fabulous as well and you can even grab a day old baked good if you’re lucky. The service is prompt and friendly and the atmosphere is good for a day of exploring what Halifax has to offer. There are usually couples drinking coffee at the café (they sell their own roast here). You’ll be sharing this place with all your friends once you try it!

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Having worked at a very high quality bakery for several years I know that
the best way to test out a bakery for the first time is to go in and buy a range of things to try. I spent about 20 dollars on the box which might seem pricey to anyone that has never attempted to make their own marzipan or pay for the ingredients involved. Everything I ate was absolutely delicious (except the brownie which was OK). I don’t know what it’s called but they have a little almond half moon dipped in chocolate that was amazing. These people use high quality ingredients and bake like it means something to them. I highly recommend this place.

Gingerbread Haus hides out on the South end of Queen Street. And hush, hush! This spot seems to go fairly under the radar with its epic snacks, lunches and breads!
I use to walk past the Haus on my daily route, but it took a friend mentioning its utter awesomeness for me to drop in and see for myself. And oh! This place is easily one of the best spot for treats in the city.
Mouth watering selections of baked goods to last for days. Its a place providing ample opportunity to fulfill a sweet, soft, buttery craving. And with such homemade goodness. Tortes, chocolates, pastries, cakes! Knowing about this sugared haven may warrant a gym membership, as the full stock of treats are impossible to resist.
Bread is fresh and preservative free. Made from scratch, they offer many kinds! Lunches are worth trying as well, as the quiet and quaint interiors offer an easy comfort. Hearty sandwiches on fresh, fresh bread? Its a homemade professionalism to brag about. Soups and salads are equally great and very well conceived. With a healthy balance of nutritious and delicious, its all about keeping things rich.
This place truly is one of Halifax’s best kept secrets. Go to indulge in outlandish treats or a fresh, healthy lunch.

Gingerbread Haus is full of every indulgence you can imagine!
First thing you will be enticed by the aroma of fresh breads and Pastries. I mean who could not love this! Then there is the fresh brewed coffee and the quaint interior.
Our favourites that day were the Long John Eclairs, oh my gosh. It was a difficult, as any kid in a candy store, what do I want. The answer is Everything!
This is a great place to stop in on your journeys and maybe catch a lunch or coffee and pastry. The staff here is friendly as well.

First — what better greeting than the smell of freshly baked bread, made daily right in their kitchen.
Second — they say you eat first with your eyes. Well, for me it’s second, first is smell and they do that in spades at Gingerbread Haus. And what a great second! There are two wonderful display cases that show off the glorious looking pastries and cakes. So pretty, you have to smile, no matter what your mood.
Third — well, the taste, obviously. The Florentines are super sweet and super sticky (your dentists will be happy), the chocolate croissants are more cake like than French Pain Chocolat, but delicious none fhe less. And their coffee — heavenly! Strong, robust and rich.
There are lots of tables, so you can enjoy a mid morning coffee and pastry, or lunch or light supper of soup and/​or sandwiches on their own bread. Quite a treat. It’s so restful and the staff so friendly, you’ll never want to leave.

This is why the kids went into the Gingerbread House!
I have to admit, I have an addiction. And it definitely is the Gingerbread Haus on Queen street. I have not found so many good pastries, cakes and breads in one store ever! And I have traveled around the world!
Gingerbread Haus is a quaint, relaxing and beautifully designed store! They have put a lot of care into their food and it shows. I love going in and watching people turn into the most indecisive humans they have ever been. I sympathize, because I know what they are going through.
Lets start with their breads shall we? They are 100% natural. No preservatives. And you can taste the quality. I find with foods that have preservatives, I can eat more and it takes a while to feel full. But with natural foods, a little goes a long way. And their food is no exception. Perhaps unless we are talking about their pastries. Then in that situation, I could eat more than I would like to. But I have no will power when I walk into this store. My favorite desert is the Eclairs, but they have so many other great items to choose from. I know I have had a cake from their store before but cannot remember what it is called. However I know I rated it a ¹⁰⁄₁₀.
This store also has a modest lunch menu. It isn’t very large but I do love their soup and sandwiches. And I am not normally a soup fan myself. I’d suggest getting half of a sandwich and a soup. Believe me, you’ll be both satisfied and full.
The Gingerbread Haus still seems to be a secretive place in Halifax. I hope it stays that way because I love the environment. Its never too busy and their selections are amazing! The staff are friendly and I get the feeling every time I walk in, that I am entering someones home. In a good way. Not like a stalker breaking in sort of way.
If you are in the mood to solve your «sweet tooth» dilemma, or want a good hearty lunch, head to the Haus!