Welcome to Lucy’s Hydrostone Cafe

Formerly Julien's Patisserie, Lucy’s Hydrostone Café continues to serve the Hydrostone community with fresh baked bread, mouthwatering pastries, and the finest brewed coffee. Under new ownership, we’re excited to uphold a legacy that has been cherished for nearly 30 years. Visit us today and experience the warmth and charm of our café.

Our Story

Lucy’s Hydrostone Café is more than just a place to grab a coffee or a croissant—it’s a part of the Hydrostone’s history. For almost three decades, Julien's Patisserie was the heart of the neighbourhood, known for its authentic French pastries and welcoming atmosphere. Today, under new ownership, Lucy’s Hydrostone Café honours that tradition while adding our own touch of warmth and creativity. We are committed to providing the same quality and care that our customers have come to love, while introducing exciting new flavours and experiences. Whether you’re a long-time patron or a first-time visitor, we invite you to be a part of our story.

Our Menu

Coffee Based

  • Medium Roast Drip Coffee
  • Dark Roast Drip Coffee
  • Americano (available hot or iced)
  • Café au Lait
  • Cappuchino
  • Cortado
  • Espresso
  • Flat White
  • Latte (available hot or iced)
  • Macchiato
  • Misto
  • Shot in the Dark

Other Hot Drinks

  • Chai Latte (available hot or iced)
  • Hot Chocolate
  • London Fog
  • Matcha Latte

Other

  • Apple Juice (Bottled)
  • Bublé (Various Flavours)
  • Chocolate Milk (small)
  • Orange Juice (Bottled)
  • San Pellegrino (Various Flavours)
  • Water
  • White Milk (small)
Medium Roast Drip Coffee

Teas

  • Orange Pekoe (also available as Decaf)
  • Peppermint
  • English Breakfast
  • Irish Breakfast
  • Green Tea
  • Earl Grey (also available as Decaf)
  • Ginger Peach
  • Chai
  • Chaga Chai
  • Chaga Mint
  • *Iced available

Flavour Shots Available

  • Caramel
  • Hazelnut
  • Sugarcane
  • Sugar free vanilla
  • *Seasonal Flavours available

Milk Substitutes

  • Almond
  • Oat
  • Soy

Lorem Ipsum

$0.00

Bread

  • Cottage Round
  • Cranberry Apricot Bread
  • French Baguette
  • Honey Apricot Sourdough
  • Olive Sourdough
  • Red Fife Sourdough
  • Rye Sourdough
  • Seven Grain Loaf
  • Spelt Sourdough
  • White Sourdough Loaf
  • White Sourdough Round (1kg)
  • Sourdough Baguette
  • White Bread
  • Whole Wheat Bread

Specialty Items:

  • Apricot Walnut Bread
  • Cranberry Brie Bread
  • Brioche
  • Focaccia
  • Kamut Sourdough
  • Multigrain Rye
  • Multiseed Loaf
  • Apricot Walnut Bread
  • Chocolate by the Sea Cookies (GF)
  • Chocolate Macaroons (GF)
  • Ginger Cookies (GF)
  • Lemon Cookies (GF)
  • Oatmeal Cookies (GF)
  • Vegan Seed Cookie (GF)
  • Schoolhouse Brownies (GF)
  • Schoolhouse Pumpkin Muffins (GF)
  • Salted Brownie Cookie (Dairy Free)
  • Peanut Butter Cookies (Some chocolate dipped)
  • Chocolate Dipped Oatcakes
  • Breton Shortbread Cookie
  • Confetti Cookies
  • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
  • Ginger Spice Cookies
  • Oatmeal Walnut Raisin Cookies
  • Butter Tarts
  • Nanaimo Bars
  • Cinnamon Spice Donuts Vegan
  • Butter Croissants
  • Cheese Croissants
  • Almond Croissants
  • Chocolate Croissants
  • Almond Peach Ricotta Croissants
  • Breakfast Bacon Croissants
  • Cranberry Orange Muffins
  • Blueberry Muffins
  • Blueberry Bran Muffins
  • Carrot Muffins
  • Apple Puff
  • Blueberry Tart
  • Apple Normandy Tart
  • Apple Cinnamon Scones
  • White Chocolate Cinnamon Scone
  • Butter Tea Biscuit
  • Caramelized Swirls
  • Palmier
  • Caramelized Apple Swirls
  • Lemon Squares
  • Cheesecake Squares - flavour varies
  • Carrot Cake square
  • Peanut Butter Square
  • Cream Cheese Brownies
  • Oatmeal Date Square
  • Savoury Scone (flavour changes weekly)
  • Broccoli and Cheese Quiche
  • Mushroom and Sausage Quiche
  • Quiche Lorraine
  • Vegetable Quiche
  • Bialy Bacon
  • Bialy Vegetable
  • Chicken Samosa
  • Vegetable Samosa - Vegetarian
  • Pakora Vegan and Gluten Free
  • Ham and Cheese Croissant Sandwich
  • Cheese and Tomato Croissant Sandwich

Menu Features

What Our Guests Are Saying

At Lucy’s Hydrostone Café, we’re all about delicious food, great coffee, and a welcoming atmosphere. Here’s what our guests have to say about their experience with us.
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Great coffee and amazing lattes! Do yourself a favor and try the apple strudel and the cinnamon white chocolate scone — both are incredible. Such a comfortable, welcoming spot to sip, relax, and enjoy a cozy break.

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Everything was awesome, I have been coming here fo a while and the staff, they are the nicest. The pastries and the coffee is the absolute best would recommend.

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very nice it's clean and the service is very good here i have meet the most wonderful person in Canada ( Don Brown) don't miss it

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Grabbed a delicious coffee at this cute cafe!

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Great selection and amazing taste! Highly recommend but make sure you come early before they sell out.

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Friendly café, good coffee...

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I have walked by Lucy's often and admired the enclosed patio/terrace area, looks like something you imagine from a book or a movie in France (caveat: have never been to France). I have been a few times now and not been disappointed. The servers are very friendly. I came in one day in the pouring rain and they did not even seem to mind my raincoat & umbrella dripping everywhere. The coffee is good and so are the baked goods. I think the best part is just the atmosphere though, could sit for hours in the outdoor space, to chat, watch the starlings in the little water fountain, and watch people going by. Haven't bought any of their breads but the loaves look delicious and they have some creative flavors. A really great spot in the Hydrostone, thanks Lucy's :)

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Lovely cafe!☕️

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Amazing little café with a great selection of pastries and drinks. Highly recommend!

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The outdoor patio is shaded and lovely. There is a stone fountain where the birds come to bath.

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Lovely Cafe in a cool part of town. Tea biscuit was to die for.

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Quiche Lorraine, amazing! Breakfast croissant, amazing! Savory scones, amazing! And now they have molasses brown bread!! And great coffee too!

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Definitely a must try spot. This place is adorable & has great products

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Good assortment of gluten free options. Cold brew was very good.

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The almond croissant with peach ricotta filling is very very VERY good!

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Love supporting these Cafe's. Always better than the chain coffee shops

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Highly recommended. Delicious pastries and service.

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Located at hydrostone district. In a really hot day, 31c, I was offered water to start with. Thank you so much for the ladies. The building is heritage and have styles. Worthwhile to visit.

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Very enjoyable place to have a relaxing coffee and treat.

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Just moved back home to Nova Scotia and I am so happy to be so close to this place! Delicious food and coffee. Seems like a cute place to hang out too!

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Friendly, makes you feel welcome. Excellent choice and AFFOGATO!!!

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Always busy here. Lots of baked goods to chose from and the coffee is good. Nice outside garden to sit in on a sunny day.

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Beautiful Café in the Hydrostone, with a vast selection of baked goods and small meals. The staff are always quick and friendly. Loads of seating, and amazing outdoor seating in the summer surrounded by a garden, definitely recommend!

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親切な店員さんと美味しいコーヒーとペイストリー。 サモサがオススメです。 ハリファックスを訪れたらぜひまた行きたいです。

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Visited in the morning, had a fantastic strudel and good coffee for breakfast. Place is really cozy, feels just right for when you have some time to kill, and can read or hang out for a while

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Everything is amazing specially customer service they are really sweet. I love this place 💗

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Authentic café with friendly staff, great food and solid espresso. Highly recommended.

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Wonderful staff.

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I loooove this place. Immaculate vibes, delicious food and great coffee. It is like a cozy video game come to life.

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Very nice good food coffee very good

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Beautiful place that gets a lot of natural light on the sunny day with a good selection of drinks. Appreciate having a cortado in the menu :) they also have Gluten Free baked goods 😊 Crochet flowers are so cute!! Great idea!

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Lucy's was open on the coldest day of the year through a boil water advisory. They had bottled drinks and cold brew coffee that had started steeping before the advisory. Staff was really friendly and the coffee was great!

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Loved it, it’s amazing!

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This is a super cute café. The staff were very friendly. They have lots of options for treats! They have multiple tables available as well. Nice atmosphere. Highly recommend

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I stop by this gem every Wednesday when I'm in town. The selection of pastries and baked goods is top notch, and the coffee is always brewed fresh.

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Delicious latte and good pastry selection

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This is a nice quite little cafe just outside the downtown core of Halifax. It's inside a charming historic building and is a little small on the inside. The food and coffee i had while i was here tasted great. The staff were friendly and polite and i recommend a stop here when in halifax.

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I stumbled upon Lucy's about a month ago and was immediately struck by the warmth and coziness of this little cafe. The staff is so kind and welcoming, the baked treats are delicious, and the coffee is piping hot! Supporting local is important to me, and having this little gem in my neighbourhood makes doing that so much easier!

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Bought sourdough bread it was delicious

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I usually don’t leave reviews, but this coffee shop truly deserves one. The staff is amazing—always welcoming and friendly especially the Ukrainian girl, she always meets everyone with a smile on her face. Their pastries are absolutely delicious. I’ve been coming here since last summer, and they always recognize me. It’s the kind of place that makes you feel at home, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great coffee and a warm atmosphere!!!!

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Loved Lucy’s. Very friendly couple that owns the place, amazing coffee, great baked goods, and great vibes! Easily top 5 cafe in HRM!

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Great spot and the kids loved the Christmas cookies.

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Perfect Saturday morning lattes. Friendly and generous service - this was exactly what we were looking for this morning.

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The barrista worked quickly and efficiently through a busy period all by herself.

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Super friendly staff, amazing organic bread, and a lovely latte

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Always friendly and fresh!

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Delicious food, friendly ladies on the weekend.

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Lucy’s was a cozy gem in the heart of the north end. Great atmosphere and treats. Definitely recommend.

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I love this place the staff are so kind and welcoming definitely drop in I highly recommend it from your friendly Neighbor construction work ❤️

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