Pane e Circo to expand into new Halifax waterfront space in 2027
The Bertossi Group announced that its Italian market-style cafe, Pane e Circo, will open a new 2,500-square-foot location at 1341 Lower Water St. on the Halifax waterfront in early spring 2027. The existing Bishop's Landing site will be integrated into the adjacent Bicycle Thief restaurant.
The Bertossi Group announced on Monday via a news release that its Italian market-style cafe, Pane e Circo, is expanding into a new space on the Halifax waterfront. The 2,500-square-foot location at 1341 Lower Water St., situated on the ground floor of Cunard Residences, was previously occupied by Vandal Doughnuts and Creme. Vandal Doughnuts closed its two Halifax locations in January, and Creme shut down in September.
The new waterfront cafe is scheduled to open in early spring 2027 and will offer an additional 32 seats for dining. Hakan Uluer is the owner and operator of the Bertossi Group. The expansion represents a continued working relationship between the Bertossi Group and Southwest Properties, whose president and CEO is Ben Young.
The original Pane e Circo opened five years ago, in 2021, at Bishop's Landing at 1475 Lower Water St. That current location will remain open during renovation and then convert into a new section of the adjacent Bicycle Thief restaurant. The integration of the Bishop's Landing space into the Bicycle Thief will allow chefs to showcase handmade pasta production for guests.