Came in on Saturday to sandwich with the wife. Farmers pick is the absolute best place to get a…read moredeli cut sandwich in ottawa. When you go there's usually a line up but the team in the deli section are pretty quick. Lunch or dinner farmer pick is an amazing option for a good meal.

The best little shop in the area. Their sandwiches are absolutely fantastic, with the service being…read moresuper quick too! it's always busy in there and it makes sense because they've got a quality that no one else in the area can top. it's very convenient as I love very close by, but given that they're a smaller business do expect the prices to be a bit higher than the regular grocery store for most things. totally okay though!

What an arrogant store!!! This store needs to improve their customer service and staff attitude…read moreoverall towards customers. Buy ridiculously overpriced items at your own risks!! This store should review their no return policies on clearly sealed unopened items. This store is not worth the price!

Super fancy store.. from the front looks very elegant and so does the inside! It smelled like…read morestring cheese once we entered but then u get used to it! They carry different local brands all us eat one roof.. bread from maman clafoutis , macaroons from quelque chose , and so on.. so it's nice but expensive.. I'm hoping post Covid they will have a spot to sit and enjoy a treat or coffee because it's a very nice space!

I won a bag of YOW Popcorn from a raffle ticket that I bought at a gala in support of Army Cadets a…read morelittle while back. The company donated the prize. I really support businesses that support organizations that help our youth build self-esteem, give them a sense of purpose and belonging, and teach them skills that will enable them to become productive members of society. (Imagine Whitney Houston singing "The Greatest Love of All" for the rest of this review...You know how it goes: "I believe the children are our future, teach them well and let them lead the way, show them all the beauty they possess inside...") Lol. This is big for me, so they kind of already had me from the get go, but personal philosophy aside, the popcorn is also very good. The bag I won was Sriracha Lime flavoured. It had just the right amount of spicy kick and was bursting with flavour. Truth be told, my husband devoured 99% of the bag, lol, and my assessment is pretty much based on licking my finger and scraping up the flavour from the bottom of the bag, haha. Oh, and my husband also told me it was delicious ;) I had never heard of this company before, but I discovered that they are relatively new. They supply popcorn to some local restaurants and bars. They can also put your logo on the bags, so good for brand promotion for an event or something, but also as wedding or party favours. I've never been to their location, but it's on Bentley, which is in an industrial part of town.

I was co-organizing my girlfriend's baby shower and about a week before the event, she mentioned…read moreshe wanted to have some fancy popcorn to give away to guests and I immediately thought about YOW. It was fall, so they were offering extra small Halloween bags with a 10-bag minimum order. I thought they'd be perfect and inquired about size, pricing, and if they had any discounts for bulk orders. I got a response the next day from Fiona, the co-owner, and who advised that the extra small bags were roughly 2.5-3 cups of popcorn and that yes, they do give discounts on large orders of small bags, normally starting at 50 bags or more. This wasn't exactly what I was looking for, so I ordered one extra large bag of sweet cinnamon kettle corn and one extra large bag of the seasonal pumpkin spice cookie caramel, with no special stamp needed (free), and delivery to Barrhaven. I also asked if they could advise on expected delivery time. (I was cutting it pretty tight with the baby shower!) Fiona was quick on the response, method of payment, gave me the expected delivery time, and contact number of the other co-owner, Michael, who personally dropped it off himself. There was a bit of a mixup on time (I thought he'd be dropping it off in the morning, but he thought it was in the early evening), but we got it sorted quickly and I got it just in time. The extra large bags hold about 30 cups each. After opening each of the giant paper bags, I saw that one extra large bag equaled one large plus one small bag. I portioned them out into mini cellophane bags I bought and tied on a little personalized baby shower tag with twine. Some has sweet cinnamon kettle corn, some had pumpkin spice cookie caramel, and some had mixed flavours. They went really well together and regardless of what bag people chose, they commented on how delicious the popcorn was. Good thing we had plenty because people kept going back for more! I definitely recommend them for goodie bags and other special events. Thank you, Fiona and Michael!

Amazing place Good service, but the food is fantastic…read more Ambiance is nice, as there are no brightly lit lights.

Excellent little café style bakery/deli. While visiting Hawkesbury on business I popped in to this…read morecute & cozy restaurant for lunch. The special of the day included: soup, Pretzel/Croissant with turkey, 3 sides including carrot, macaroni & green salad; tea/coffee included. Service was very prompt and friendly and the food was delicious! As I did not have any room left for dessert I opted to purchase a yummy fruit/mousse cake slice and a delicious chocolate covered macaroon to bring home for a treat later in the day. As expected, the sweets were out of this world in taste and texture. Will definitely go back another day soon.

Lovely gourmet shop with terrific selection of Quebecois and French cheeses. In addition they have…read morehigh-end cookware and glassware, prepared foods, chocolates, coffees and teas, gourmet food treats, kitchen gadgets, pretty much anything that has to do with eating and enjoying fine quality. We've been getting cheeses here on our annual ski trips for many years and it's always a treat to stop in, browse the tastefully and expertly curated stock and of course take away some delicious treats. I highly recommend.

Toute une expérience à ce petit magasin aujourd'hui. Ma famille et moi visitons St-Jovite chaque…read moreannée et nous adorons ce petit village. Nous aimons l'atmosphère et les petites boutiques. Les gens sont sympathiques . Aujourd'hui nous avons visité cette petite boutique comme à chaque année. Toutefois, notre expérience aujourd'hui a été plus ou moins désagréable. J'étais avéc u. ami anglophone et nous discutions en anglais en regardant une casserole qui était différent. Le propriétaire de l'immeuble est passé derrière nous en chuchotant que l'article en question s'appelait une tangine et a continué son chemin à rouspétant " imbécile " que j'ai clairement entendu. J'ai lui ai tout de suite demandé ce qu'il avait dit. Il a nié le tout et a commencé à m'expliquer qu'il est le propriétaire et qu'il avait un demi millions en inventaire et qu'il n'aurait jamais dit ceci. Je l'ai clairement entendu. Je crois qu'il ne pensait pas que j'étais francophone. en tous cas ma famille et moi avons tous déposé nos articles et nous sommes sortis....très insultés. En passant, assez facile d'avoir un inventaire d'un demi-million quand tu vends une bouteille de sirop d'érable de 375ml à 340$. plus jamais nous remettrons les pieds dans ce magasin.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Small Pakistani, Indian and…read moreMediterranean market in Orleans. Good selection of groceries and has samosas and Indian sweets. The Long Version: This small grocery store in Orleans markets itself as a Pakistani, Indian and Mediterranean market. It just opened up in August 2025 where Istanbul Food Mart used to be on Des Epinettes. I didn't even know the Istanbul Food Mart closed, but my brother who lives in the area told me about it. And when I drove by I saw a sign with a picture of samosas and knew I had to check it out, lol. My mom loves samosas, so when I came to visit her (she also lives near the store) I asked her if she wanted to check out the store together, and of course she was game. They did indeed have samosas. The big regular type and the smaller ones made with phyllo pastry. The big ones were vegetarian and $1.50 each. The smaller ones were chicken and $0.75 each. We got a big one and 3 small ones. They also had Indian sweets such as Barfi, Ladoo, Jelebi, Gulab Jamun and Rasgulla, sold by the weight. I don't know all the names but we ended up getting 4 different types to try. You can see my photo. The store has lots of spices, sauces and mixes. As well as imported drinks and snacks (my favourite, lol). The store is neatly organized. There's also an area at the front with tables and chairs where you can sit to enjoy some food or drink. We had the chance to speak with Ali himself and he was very friendly and welcoming. He told us his plans to expand their menu. They will be selling shawarma. He's also thinking of items like samosa chaat. And maybe some fusion poutine like curry poutine, and likely regular poutine too, lol. I think if they expanded their menu, their eat-in area would be a great place to have a snack or meal. It's by the front, which is all windows, so feels like you're in a solarium. The space is very lovely, and surprisingly so since it's inside a grocery store, lol. I liked how Ali was very genuine. When my mom asked if they will be selling big meat samosas, he said she's the third person to ask him that, so they will likely do so in the future. When I asked him if they will be selling baked samosas, he said I'm the only person who's ever asked that and he thinks baked samosas will likely not sell. Lol. I appreciate honesty! And I get it, you need to sell what people will buy ;) (As an aside, my mom said to me, "Jennifer, people want to eat deep-fried delicious things, not baked healthy alternatives like you do!") Fair! Haha. Ali also told us when his sign at the corner advertising samosas was handwritten no one came in looking for samosas but after he got a sign with a picture of samosas on it people started coming in asking for samosas, lol. The samosas were delicious. The big vegetarian one was filled with potatoes, peas and spices. It was spicy! Spicier than most samosas I've had and I loved it. The flavour was also unique. It was more complex and interesting than other samosas I've had. The small samosas were also good, but pale in comparison to the big one in flavour. My parents enjoyed the Indian sweets. They were too sweet for my tastes, but I already knew this because most desserts are too sweet for my liking, lol. The one with a carrot halwa base was the least sweet and the most enjoyable to me. Anyway, I'm really excited to see how this store evolves. I'll be stopping by again with my mom to try their new items. It's in a little plaza so there's free parking in the shared parking lot with other businesses in the plaza. Review #157 (2025)

Amazing Store! the Samosas are AMAZING!!! So excited for when they start selling more food options,…read moreits going to be a great Success!!

Excellent service when the fam and I popped in before closing. They did not have many cake…read moreslices/baked goods/prepared items left before closing, but we ended up grabbing a couple salted caramel cheesecake bites, a chocolate chip cookie and a london fog. Service was excellent and friendly. Patio seating was quaint and relaxing. Cheesecakes were delish.

Thank you to Sam at Thyme and Again for taking the "Thyme" out of her busy schedule to help me with…read moremy vegan order for Thanksgiving. I really appreciate it!

So "Take Another Bite!" first opened up in Manotick and I first experienced their food when they…read morecatered an event at my work many years ago. I'm rarely in Manotick, so while I remembered that they were good, I felt it would be unlikely that I would visit their Manotick cafe. Then they opened up a second location in Ottawa in an industrial park on Colonnade, which was much closer to home than Manotick for me. It still took me a while to make it there, but I finally did. It's a cute cafe inside, despite being in an industrial park. They sell drinks, baked goods, soups, ready to eat meals and refrigerated/bake at home meals. They are primarily a caterer, but it's nice that they have a storefront where you can grab some lunch or snacks and even dine in. Baked goods are on the pricier end like $4 for a Nanaimo Bar or dessert square. Entrees with a side salad are $10-$12 but the portions are pretty modest. However, their food is good and healthier than greasy fast food ;) I've had their sandwiches, which are tasty but way too much mayo/sauce for my liking. Their desserts are also very rich, lol. Their lasagna is good (and not too saucy). I also liked their broccoli salad (which didn't have too much dressing, which is a common compliant of mine when it comes to broccoli salad, as most places drench it in mayo). You know I love those hidden places in industrial parks, and Take Another Bite!, Ottawa location, is one of them. Free parking in front of the cafe.

Mike at Take Another Bite was professional and helpful as we prepared to cater an all-day event…read morethis fall. Two meals and coffee service for the day with a variety of food intolerances were prepared and delivered on time and enjoyed by everyone. Happy Goat coffee served (the best!) and baked bread and desserts so wonderful. The prices and service were the best I found for a homemade tasting caterer.