Uncommon Grounds

08/11/2023

2023 Season at Public Gardens: Take 2

Happy to announce that we are once again open in the Public Gardens after the most recent flood. Still waiting on some equipment to be replaced, exterior deck work is completed and we’ll back in fighting form! For now, please do come in, we’d love to see you

08/06/2023

Please note our location in is closed due to flooding from yesterday’s rain. This is the third flood in the building since reopening only a month ago. We are awaiting a plan from to address this ongoing issue.

10/01/2022

Today’s the day - we’re giving away all of our ice cream and raising funds for the Friends of the Public Gardens. Our shop closed early for the season due to an arson on September 15, but we know that it’s in times of adversity that our community comes together and helps rebuild bigger and better than before.

This week’s devastation with Hurricane Fiona was another example of our resolve, and so if you’d simply like to enjoy some free ice cream with no strings attached, please come on by!

If there’s another charity or community group that you feel compelled to pay it forward to, please do so with our thanks.

09/18/2022

Over the years we’ve been blessed with some wonderful staff. This year’s team at the Public Gardens was certainly no exception. Sadly, with this week’s arson at Horticultural Hall has meant an unexpectedly early end to the season.

And while they made a solid attempt to eat all the ice cream left, they were unsuccessful.

So, stay tuned for the date, for what could be the world’s first ever Ice Cream Fire Sale!

We’re going to set up outside by the fountain in the Gardens and all are welcome to come by. All proceeds donated will be given to the Friends of the Public Gardens to go towards restoring the beautiful Horticultural Hall.

When moments like this happen in our community we think it’s incredibly important to come together and to try and create something even better than what we had before. It’s a test of our resilience and of our resolve to make Halifax an even better version of itself as we move forward.

08/05/2021

Now hiring - morning Baker!

Uncommon Grounds is seeking an experienced baker to join our team. Full time, flexible hours. Must have experience with scratch baking. Muffins, scones, squares, cookies and cinnamon rolls, etc. Apply with resume to [email protected] or in person at 1030 South Park St. Must be able to work....

05/12/2021

Have your Covid19 vaccine? Congratulations and thank you for doing your part to get us on the path back to normal life. As a gesture of our appreciation, come by with your proof of vaccination and we’ll give you a free coffee!

Take out only & One time only please :)

12/02/2020

Please note we will be open 8am-4pm take out only starting December 2. Thanks for your patience while we ensured all staff were able to get Covid19 testing. All staff are healthy, look forward to seeing you all again.

11/24/2020

Please note we will be closed for the next 2-3 days to allow all our staff to get Covid testing and to do a deep clean of the cafe due to a covid exposure on Friday, Nov 20 between 2:00 & 5:00. Any customers during that time are also required to call 811 to arrange testing.

When we re-open it will be for takeout service only in accordance with the recent Public Health guidelines.

06/05/2020

We’re one of the lucky ones - we made it to re-opening day.

Limited seating inside and out, limited hours (8-4). No limits to the charm of our team, the deliciousness of our baked goods and the boost our caffeine will give you.

Welcome back, Halifax - we’re happy to see you!

05/24/2020

In addition to being open 8-4 for takeout, today we released the first batch of our Uncommon at Home line - cookies, shortbread & seedy oatcakes packed for taking home and enjoying. Keep an eye out for some of our famous squares in similar format later this week.