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History
Neighbourhood History
For more than four decades, the corner of Robie & Cunard has been a Halifax gathering place where neighbours, students, families and late-night wanderers found warmth, conversation, and the comfort of a local spot that always felt like home. At the heart of it all was the Salloum family, whose small shops, Tony’s Donair and Tony’s Variety, became beloved fixtures of the neighbourhood. These weren’t just businesses; they were landmarks shaped by the generosity of a family who believed in feeding people, welcoming everyone, and building community.
The Abraham is the next chapter of that story, a modern space rising from a legacy of family, hospitality, and belonging on one of Halifax’s most iconic corners.
The Salloum family has always been at the centre of this corner’s story. Their shops were places where people were greeted by name, where regulars became friends, and where the neighbourhood came together. Generations of Haligonians have stories that begin here, whether it was their first donair, a quick stop into the variety shop, or a familiar hello on the walk home. This foundation of warmth and connection is the spirit that inspires The Abraham today.
Across from the donair shop, where The Abraham now stands, Tony’s Variety was a simple corner store that quickly became part of everyday life for the neighbourhood. Whether it was for an after-school snack, the Sunday paper, a late-night necessity, or a quick check-in with a friendly face, the little corner store wove itself into the routines of countless residents. The store’s easy, reliable charm helped define the feel of the block.
Over the years, this intersection has seen the neighbourhood grow, shift, and reinvent itself, yet the corner’s welcoming energy remained. Moments big and small passed through here, creating a shared history that many Haligonians still recall with affection. The Abraham is a modern step forward that embraces both the nostalgia of the past and the vibrancy of a neighbourhood ready for growth.
The Abraham marks a new chapter for this iconic corner with its modern, yet welcoming, easy living approach. From the ground-up, The Abraham is shaped by the same values the Salloum family has carried for generations. Designed to feel open, warm, and connected to its surroundings, the building invites new residents to become part of a place where community has always mattered.
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See why this neighbourhood is still amazing today.
From morning coffee to late-night bites, it’s all just around the corner.