Scanway Catering

This place is good. So good I’ve put off writing a review because I’m not sure I can convey how much I love this place. First off, follow them on Instagram. It’s artisan donut heaven. Is that a thing? Artisan donuts? They’re constantly posting delicious sweets and it will drive you crazy. Their patio is the best in the city. It’s beautiful, and there is a bar up there, so once you grab what you want from the bakery, you can walk up to the patio and sit comfortably. On my patio visit I had the red velvet cupcake. It was so good. I white girl can’t even. Red velvet is my favourite and although it’s hard to mess up, it’s also hard to get that step up. If anything sweet thing could be my life, it would be cream cheese frosting.
This last visit I opted to sit in the bakery and enjoy a donut croissant. a croissnut? Coconut style, it was delicious as well. The bakery itself is super cute and cozy to sit in. (I took a photo to show you guys). They also sell loads of fresh baked bread, which I didn’t realize till I sat down with my coffee and donut choice. It’s hard to see anything else with their glass cases of cakes, tarts donuts, cupcakes. you get the idea.
They also have an impressive sandwich board loaded with delicious sounding options. grilled cheese with bacon? Yuh. I’ll have that. Actually, they have a lobster sandwich which I will be trying out ASAP… and you just know they’re made with fresh, home made bread baked right there behind the cash.
The ladies that waited on me were lovely, and as I sat down to drink my coffee, slowly slipping into a sugar coma, I observed them being super friendly and sweet to everyone else.
Two tips here: Free coffee refills, and a free florentine cookie when you check in on your Unilocal App. Best check in offer in Halifax… best check in offer I’ve ever received really… because it’s made of sugar, and I have a problem.

Holy mother of delicious donuts! The cinnamon sugar donut was INCREDIBLE!
The rooftop patio is fabulous! Tables and chairs. Umbrellas. Propane heaters.
Looks like it becomes a bar (beer & alcohol) around noon.
Super friendly staff! I asked for a grilled chicken sandwich a very specific way and they did their best to accommodate me. My slightly picky (yes, that’s sarcasm) girlfriend requested a totally plain pizza (dough, cheese, & sauce — no basil, no grated cheese) and they made it.
We ate breakfast on the rooftop patio. It was really nice! We were the only ones up there at that time. Very quiet. Very relaxing. Nice view.
We returned later for lunch and ate inside.
If we had spent more time in Nova Scotia I think I would have returned several more times. A perfect spot for a lite bite! :-)

I preordered a Princess Martha cake for my husband’s birthday. The day it was to be picked up March 19 the buses were not running, walking a challenge and driving next to impossible due to horrible snow conditions. I was not sure how I’d get the cake or wait until the following day to pick up but I got a call from Scanway offering to drop the birthday cake off. This was so unexpected, so kind and made for a wonderful birthday since this cake is a tradition for our birthdays. The cake as always is super good. Can’t say enough about the wonderul customer service.

I’ve never had a Scanway cake, although I did drool over their wares when they had a storefront on Quinpool. I ordered a cake for Father’s Day/​my mother’s birthday. Their website is easy to navigate with a list of all the scrumptious-​looking items they offer. I chose a chocolate fudge cake with chocolate buttercream icing.
You are able to order by email, which I really appreciated. The prices were actually more reasonable than what I was expecting.
Pickup was a breeze. We were approached as soon as we entered Saege and directed to the bar. A few minutes later the cake was brought out and the box opened for inspection. Beautiful chocolate cake with kiwi and berries on top. (It was very good, by the way!) While my experience with Scanway is limited, I had no problems, everyone was friendly and helpful, and I would absolutely order from them again.

I won’t be back for work or pleasure.
Dropped in to pick something up as a favour for a friend. After being ignored for 10 minutes I felt like I was jumping up and down to get someone to pay attention to me.
When I did get someones attention, it was a total mess. Did I know if it had been paid for? Was I paying for the item? Seriously? You don’t know about your own custom order?
I’m sure the food is delicious. It smelled and looked yummy. But they way they treat the treats needs to extend to the customers in the store.

I ordered a three-​tier wedding cake for my celebration on July 7, 2012. It was probably the easiest thing I had to do as part of wedding planning.
I went in for a 30-​minute meet and greet with the cake designer/​baker. In that time, I had not only tried the options with my Maid of Honour, but we’d selected the final details, I had paid the deposit and was out the door!
Yes, I had done my homework and knew (roughly) what I wanted, but the staff were professional, not pushy about making you get more than you wanted/​needed, and very efficient.
On my wedding day, the cake was absolutely and exactly what I ordered. It was flawless, and received many guest compliments as to how simple, yet elegant it was.
And the price? Well, I think Scanway has a reputation for being pricey. My three-​tier cake in 6−8−10 inch rounds was less than $ 300.00 — absolutely comparable with any other baker in town.
I’d recommend Scanway in a heartbeat, and will be back in the future — if not for a wedding cake, for some delicious florentines :)

I’ve probably eaten Scanway catering more often than I even realize given that they’re one of the very top local caterers in the city, but aside from finger-​foods and stuffy events, my love for Scanway really comes down to just two bites.
The Halifamous Scanway Florentines.
«Oooommmfnfgfncrunchcrunchcrunch.»
That was me eating some. In case you didn’t catch it.
As someone who isn’t crazy about sweets, having the simplicity of just two bites combining chocolate, caramel and almonds all in one is like a dream come true. You can still eat one when you’re full after a nice dinner at Saege, or, when no one’s looking, you can go to town on a bag-​full as if they were Ruffles.
Not that I did that over the weekend instead of sharing them with my friends.
You can’t prove anything.

They made me an amazing wedding cake that people still talk about seven years later.
I had originally wanted a mad hatter cake, but I just couldn’t spend that much on a cake. I was just as happy with the cake I did order as if I had ordered the mad hatter cake. They had me bring in paint chips to show them the colours I wanted and they made me this fabulous cake that looked like three brightly coloured gift boxes stacked on top of each other. Each layer was a different flavour cake with a different buttercream and we made it the dessert.
Also, I would kill a man to get at their florentines.

So many walk-​bys but never a visit. I changed that recently and am pretty pleased that I did. As a strong advocate for t r e a t s … it was only inevitable that I’d be swooned sideways.
Free samples, yes? I used to trip to Costo strictly for servings of this nature. Its actually a pretty great idea, seeing as though Quinpool is an ongoing jamming spot for business owners. Throw a few samples out there and its a natural hook. This is a strategy to work in Scanway’s favor.
Cakes and pastry treats lined the shop in pure glory, and I was sort of sold just looking at it all. Fresh, visually stimulating and (after the jump) delicious… I would definitely hire up these folks to cater my party.
Not sure if I’ll be in the market for a catering service in the near future, but I suggest those who are to keep Scanway in mind. The folks seem friendly enough, and with such fanatical treats throughout its premises, why not? Prices seemed alright as well.

I’ve used Scanway’s as a catering resource a number of times. The lunches and health break services they provide is absolutely amazing.
Scanway’s brings impeccable service and attention to detail to an ordinary business lunch. With several options from which to choose, Scanway’s can be as formal or as casual as you like. Ordinary sandwiches are no longer ordinary; they’re a masterpiece of fillings between artisan breads. Soups are simmered right up until the moment of delivery, ensuring a fresh and hot addition to your lunch menu. Salads are fresh and unique, providing a perfect counterpoint to the rest of your meal.
Scanway’s also does desserts, specifically pastries and cakes. Their front window ably illustrates the degree of detail and whimsy that can be found in Scanway cakes. Step inside their Quinpool Rd shop to experience all that their kitchen can have in store.
Scanway’s has a number of packages to offer: barbeque, lobster boil, picnics, as well as several wedding packages. Stop by their website to download .pdfs of their selections.

When I went into Scanway recently I was dead set on buying Florentines. I wanted so many of these crisp and chewy treats that I’d be able to swim in them when I got back home. I soon learned that I didn’t need to make a purchase in order to indulge on these dream sweets as they provide free samples! Imagine that, a large jar next to the register busting forth full of Florentine mishaps.
I don’t advocate going to Scanway just to nibble on freebies, but this is definitely a perk of the visit. Not to mention, the sheer visual delight of browsing their fun selections. Colorful cakes and carefully made truffles line the display cases, and for about two dollars you can buy a melt-​in-​your-​mouth personal-​sized sweetie to take with you.
I felt like Alice in Wonderland during my visit, minus the confusion and eerie effects of spiraling down a rabbit hole.

First, they suck you in to the shop with a window-​ful of crazy-​looking cakes, covered in colourful fondant, and looking like something out of Alice in Wonderland.
Then, they offer you free broken bits of Florentines, to piqué your sweet-​tooth and make you crave something delicious.
Then, they hit you with the catering menus. Wouldn’t you love a pre-​packaged picnic, all packed up in a wicker basket just waiting for you and your honey to spread out on a blankie on the living room floor, all whimisical-​like?
No? How about a catered «working» lunch or dinner for the office, choice of 6 delicious menus?
Don’t feel like doing the turkey dinner this thanksgiving? Scanway will do up a traditional turkey dinner for any number of people, complete with turkey, stuffing, potatoes, and plum pudding for dessert. Mmmm.
They also offer sandwich trays (delicious) and other catered specialties. If you need food for a group, but don’t have the time or the inclination to make it yourself, Scanway can be a godsend. Just don’t forget to get something sweet with your order, because that’s what Scanway does best.