A Guidebook for Your Stay
Food scene
The Hungry Heart Cafe & Catering is an award–winning social enterprise initiative of Stella's Circle in the heart of historic downtown St. John's. Hungry Heart Cafe & Catering is a full service restaurant located in Rawlin's Cross that employs Stella's Circle participants.
We’ve been doing this work since 2007 and are proud to be a social justice leader that uses training and employment as a dignified means of helping people regain their confidence, skills, and economic independence. We're also a collaborator in our community to help address food insecurity.
13 locals recommend
Hungry Heart Cafe & Catering
142 Military RoadThe Hungry Heart Cafe & Catering is an award–winning social enterprise initiative of Stella's Circle in the heart of historic downtown St. John's. Hungry Heart Cafe & Catering is a full service restaurant located in Rawlin's Cross that employs Stella's Circle participants.
We’ve been doing this work since 2007 and are proud to be a social justice leader that uses training and employment as a dignified means of helping people regain their confidence, skills, and economic independence. We're also a collaborator in our community to help address food insecurity.
Ramen tastes really good. Serving size is just right with ample toppings on it. The tamago is really tasty too. Highly recommended for people who loves Ramen.
Bad Bones Ramen
178 Water StRamen tastes really good. Serving size is just right with ample toppings on it. The tamago is really tasty too. Highly recommended for people who loves Ramen.
Safi and his family as very kind and gracious hosts. Their food is delicious, very reasonably priced, and their restaurant atmosphere makes you feel like your having a truly home cooked traditional Afghan dinner.
8 locals recommend
Afghan Restaurant
375 Duckworth StSafi and his family as very kind and gracious hosts. Their food is delicious, very reasonably priced, and their restaurant atmosphere makes you feel like your having a truly home cooked traditional Afghan dinner.
Popped in for a few margaritas during a walk downtown. They were delicious! Also had an order of the Cod Tacos which were absolutely incredible. All of the food that went past us looked amazing, I wanted try everything!
7 locals recommend
Cojones Tacos & Tequila
195 Water StPopped in for a few margaritas during a walk downtown. They were delicious! Also had an order of the Cod Tacos which were absolutely incredible. All of the food that went past us looked amazing, I wanted try everything!
Shopping
The Newfoundland Tea Co. Shop is a unique little shop in downtown St. John's with an absolutely beautiful aesthetic. Here you will find a large variety of hand-painted/crafted furniture, household items, some lovely games & toys for young children.
The Newfoundland Tea Co. Shop
75 Prescott StreetThe Newfoundland Tea Co. Shop is a unique little shop in downtown St. John's with an absolutely beautiful aesthetic. Here you will find a large variety of hand-painted/crafted furniture, household items, some lovely games & toys for young children.
Very nice representative crafts of the province here. Most are of the higher end and quality. Not your normal t-shirt and trinket store. If you're looking for something special and unique, it's the best place to go.
20 locals recommend
Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador
155 Water StVery nice representative crafts of the province here. Most are of the higher end and quality. Not your normal t-shirt and trinket store. If you're looking for something special and unique, it's the best place to go.
One of my all time favourites in downtown st. John's. Great selection for tourists and locals alike, and has a lot of local works. Prices are good considering the stuff you're buying, and the staff are always the best.
28 locals recommend
Johnny Ruth
183 Water StOne of my all time favourites in downtown st. John's. Great selection for tourists and locals alike, and has a lot of local works. Prices are good considering the stuff you're buying, and the staff are always the best.
They have so many wonderful things you don't see in your average store. Lots of items are locally made. Staff are friendly and the history of the building always gives me a thrill, knowing people from the past have been shopping in this building for many many decades.
21 locals recommend
Posie Row
210 Duckworth StThey have so many wonderful things you don't see in your average store. Lots of items are locally made. Staff are friendly and the history of the building always gives me a thrill, knowing people from the past have been shopping in this building for many many decades.
Sightseeing
Great place to relax, smell trees and flowers, and let the kids enjoy a wonderful playground. There's parking nearby too, which is great. Highly recommend a visit to this park.
84 locals recommend
Bannerman Park
Military RoadGreat place to relax, smell trees and flowers, and let the kids enjoy a wonderful playground. There's parking nearby too, which is great. Highly recommend a visit to this park.
I guess first place people is visiting when they come in St.John's is Signal Hill. Best views on the harbor, city, ocean, Cape Spare. Amazing trails around. Must see because views are breathtaking.
242 locals recommend
Signal Hill
230 Signal Hill RdI guess first place people is visiting when they come in St.John's is Signal Hill. Best views on the harbor, city, ocean, Cape Spare. Amazing trails around. Must see because views are breathtaking.
A stunning heritage property with vast grounds and beauty. Again a piece of history that one must view when in st. Johns. The Lt. Governors place should be on the list of things to see/do.
Government House
A stunning heritage property with vast grounds and beauty. Again a piece of history that one must view when in st. Johns. The Lt. Governors place should be on the list of things to see/do.
Incredible destination and a must-visit within St. John’s. Learn about the fascinating history of Newfoundland. Start with fossils 450m years old and travel all the way to the city we know and love today. Great chance to learn about some amazing history and have a great time doing it.
190 locals recommend
The Rooms
9 Bonaventure AveIncredible destination and a must-visit within St. John’s. Learn about the fascinating history of Newfoundland. Start with fossils 450m years old and travel all the way to the city we know and love today. Great chance to learn about some amazing history and have a great time doing it.
Coffee Shops
The coffee is stellar, the staff is friendly and they always have a great selection of ice creams and gelatos.
14 locals recommend
The Parlour Gelato + Coffee
85 Military RdThe coffee is stellar, the staff is friendly and they always have a great selection of ice creams and gelatos.
I had a delicious Lavender Americano Misto on recommendation by one of the lovely staff members. It went well with my Partridge Berry White Chocolate Scone. This will definitely be a go to place when I visit St John's!
42 locals recommend
The Battery Cafe
1 Duckworth StI had a delicious Lavender Americano Misto on recommendation by one of the lovely staff members. It went well with my Partridge Berry White Chocolate Scone. This will definitely be a go to place when I visit St John's!
We went here twice and enjoyed the recovery lunch special. Small plate with a delicious sandwich and soup, a cookie and coffee. Very nice atmosphere and music, good food and service. A pleasant place to enjoy good food and some internet.
35 locals recommend
Coffee Matters
1 Military RdWe went here twice and enjoyed the recovery lunch special. Small plate with a delicious sandwich and soup, a cookie and coffee. Very nice atmosphere and music, good food and service. A pleasant place to enjoy good food and some internet.
We come here just about everyday, there Tea, coffee and baked goods are by far superior to Tim's or Robin's! And the staff are some of the sweetest and kindest people I have ever met! Thank you keep up the great work!
23 locals recommend
Georgestown Cafe and Bookshelf
73 Hayward AveWe come here just about everyday, there Tea, coffee and baked goods are by far superior to Tim's or Robin's! And the staff are some of the sweetest and kindest people I have ever met! Thank you keep up the great work!
Bars and Pubs
A great little hidden gem of a place. Don't let it's location fool you; there's a lovely, friendly and fun local pub just off the main walk. The staff were friendly and the locals were great to chat and hang out with. Events here are also great such as the recent Folk Night, which was an absolute pleasure to be at. Highly recommended!
56 locals recommend
The Ship Pub
265 Duckworth StA great little hidden gem of a place. Don't let it's location fool you; there's a lovely, friendly and fun local pub just off the main walk. The staff were friendly and the locals were great to chat and hang out with. Events here are also great such as the recent Folk Night, which was an absolute pleasure to be at. Highly recommended!
Amazing mix of rustic old downtown and modern charm. Beautiful exposed brickwork and salvaged stones built by the original Mason's 120+ years ago.
28 locals recommend
Blue On Water
319 Water StAmazing mix of rustic old downtown and modern charm. Beautiful exposed brickwork and salvaged stones built by the original Mason's 120+ years ago.
Shamrock City Pub
340 Water StAlways great live entertainment!
Amazing new bar! The decor is beautiful and the lighting just makes the place feel so cozy. Staff were all super sweet and helpful. Cocktails were delicious! Courts cancelled is my favorite, even has an edible flower in it!
Papillon Cocktail Bar
152 Water StreetAmazing new bar! The decor is beautiful and the lighting just makes the place feel so cozy. Staff were all super sweet and helpful. Cocktails were delicious! Courts cancelled is my favorite, even has an edible flower in it!
Grocery
Wow it's all I can say. After searching for a decent place to get groceries this was an unexpected surprise. Great prepared meals at a good price and fresh produce was excellent
42 locals recommend
Belbins Grocery
85 Quidi Vidi RdWow it's all I can say. After searching for a decent place to get groceries this was an unexpected surprise. Great prepared meals at a good price and fresh produce was excellent
Best dominon location! Beautiful view! Plus a great produce section. Also a lot of gluten-free options in their organic aisle!
36 locals recommend
Dominion
20 Lake AveBest dominon location! Beautiful view! Plus a great produce section. Also a lot of gluten-free options in their organic aisle!
Oldest convenience store in St. John's. Very cool store with lots of great pre-cooked meals.
6 locals recommend
Caines Grocery & Deli
104 Duckworth StOldest convenience store in St. John's. Very cool store with lots of great pre-cooked meals.