Coffee is always consistent and the specials are often pretty good. Bonus you can bring your dog in!read more

Relaxed atmosphere but the seating wasn't very comfortable and it had an industrial kind of vibe.read more

Very cute and comfortable coffee shop in an unexpected location…read more Lots of seating inside and out, with cozy corners and conversation groupings. Menu includes pastries and sandwiches. Didn't try them so can't comment, but it all looked good! Nice staff, good coffee (Equator). What more can I say?

This is such a cozy and adorable place. As it's just around walking distance to the hotel I stayed,…read moreit was a nice walk to this cafe. The outside does not justify the inner interior of this cafe. There is so many different corners to choose from, if only dine- in is allowed. With the closure during COVID, only takeout is allowed for now. But I did just walk around while my coffee is being prepared and pastries packed. There are several corners from a fireplace, to the communal table, along with the library of books corner and window with good lighting and surrounded by plant that one can choose if they had the luxury of dining in. Coffee- I ordered Americano and Flat White (used Oat milk) and found the coffee was about weak. Pastries - They were both amazingly delicious. The Chocolate pastry and a sour cherry yoghurt pastry caught my eye and those were both good choices. There were also good food and pastries offering. This is definitely a cafe that is be back if I am in Ottawa again.

I got the tuna sandwich and it was delicious. I also got the iced banana flavored matcha latte and…read moreloved it. A cool ambiance with great service. It's a cute spot to get some work done!

5 stars because I'm very happy to have a good coffee shop close to work…read more They offer some light fare for food, so you don't have to go hungry while you slake your thirst. The coffee is good. Service is pleasant enough, but seems to almost always be someone different. Maybe that's a sign of the times, though? An easy walk from work, this site is in an ongoing Cindy zone right now. You have to have eyes in back of your head!! That's not their fault, though.

Always nice to have a chance to enjoy coffee and a treat. I think this location is the best in…read moreOttawa. Staff is knowledgeable and courteous. Store and restrooms are clean and well stocked. Great signs and attractive displays Coffee is good (be better if they offered Almond Milk for Lattes) They do have Oat milk and Soy The treats are plentiful and varried They offer Granola cereal and great bread Seating is comfortable and plenty I'll be back Today I tried a"Stollen" Excellent Stollen also known as 'Christstollen' is a German pastries. Sweet cake or bread studded with candied fruits and nuts. Bridgehead makes them on site by hand

I love Bridgehead; their coffee, the food, the service - it's spot on! And every location sells…read moretheir bread and pastries at half-price after 5:00 pm. Of all the coffee shops in town, I believe I like Bridgehead food and beverages the best! This location has a unique shape (but what doesn't, at Pinecrest!) - it's sort of a lopsided U-shape; lots of windows with tables snuggled up to get the best of the sunlight. And plenty of seating. It was quiet here this evening, with only 2 other patrons at separate tables. Surely they get busy during the day, even with the competition in easy walking distance - including Ikea!! The staff was friendly and helpful, even suggesting a less sweet maple latte, and recommending the discount pastries. They're open 'till 9:00. I look forward to coming back!

I appreciated my visit to Britannia Coffeeshop because they have a patio where you can sit near…read moreyour bike outside, right near the beginning of the parkway for Ottawa Bike Days. It is a go to place for cyclists. The indoor seating though, is rather uncomfortable for some reason. The service is good, and bonus points for latte art! It is busy for a reason. I went on a Sunday morning and it was packed. Lots of people visiting after spending some time outside which is great.

This is one of my favorite stops in Ottawa. Whether you need Ane ice cream, bakeshop or coffee fix,…read morethey got you covered. High quality ice cream with rotating flavours. Yum. And many spots to sit outside in nice weather. Baked goods are hard to resist. Small but mighty selection. Everything is good! Coffee is reliably well made, and the cozy seating area is great on a cold day. What I love about inside is the low key quirkiness, from old hair salon chairs to snow shoe art, I usually spot something I've never noticed before. They do also have a small light lunch type of menu, and anything I've ordered from that has been tasty. Staff are top notch - well versed on the product, always genuine, and efficient. It's a little gem hidden away in the neighborhood. In summer, parking can be a challenge, and the ice cream line looks daunting. But good things come to those who wait, and the line moves at an efficient pace.

The jasmine milk tea is as good as Molly tea. Highly recommend if you like jasmine notes. Not much…read moreseating but not too far from the mall and byward.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Delicious bubble tea at this shop…read moretucked into the corner of a plaza. No real seating so I'd say takeout only. The Long Version: Bliss Tea opened up where Sip Tea used to be on Merivale Ave. I think they just rebranded because their drinks taste similar and when I entered my phone number to collect points, it already knew my name despite it being my first time there (I had an account with Sip Tea. Mind you I lost all those points and had to start over with Bliss Tea). I got the Coco Mango ($6.49) and added Tea Jelly (an additional $0.80). I got 30% sweet because 0% was not an option. I also got less ice. My drink was delicious! It contained lots of real mango pieces, rich and creamy coconut milk, and the tea jelly had a nice tea flavour and good texture. The tea jelly is big blobs of jelly like the pudding jelly or herbal/grass/Mesona jelly that's also a bubble tea topping option. It's not neat little cubes or rectangles like coconut jelly. They have a self-ordering kiosk where you select what you want on the screen and pay by card. If you want to pay cash you have to order from the cashier, but you can only pay cash at the cashier. You can't order from the cashier and pay by card. So many rules, lol. There are instructions next to the self-ordering kiosk and on the kiosk itself so it's pretty easy to use. I was thankful for the instructions because the screen was all in Chinese when I started but there were arrows that pointed where to press to change the language. Once it was in English it was really straightforward. Service was quick. I had very little interaction with staff. They basically called out my order number and gave me my drink, lol. There's no real seating. There's this bench along the wall towards the front and 2 really short stools (one of which was on top of the bench). I think it's just a place to sit while you wait for your drinks. It doesn't look like a comfortable place to hang out for long. The shop is in a plaza, so there's free parking in the shared parking lot. I'll definitely be back to try out other drinks. (194)

This is clearly a high quality coffee shop! When I walked in there was a long line, but the latte…read morewas worth the wait. At first I was surprised at how there were no flavour shops, but the high quality coffee/espresso they use made up for it; none was needed! Bonus points for the beautiful latte art

TL;DR/The Short Version: Independent coffee shop in…read moreWestboro. Minimalist interior. Good selection of baked goods and they also sell coffee, lol ;) The Long Version: The Bower Coffee Company opened up about a year ago in the summer of 2024. Usually I like trying out new businesses that open up in my neighbourhood, but admittedly I'm not a coffee connoisseur. I doubt I'd be able to tell the difference between a $50 cup of Kopi Luwak and a cup of Folgers instant coffee, lol. So coffee shops don't really excite me. However, I recently learned that Bower Coffee Company sells baked goods from a business called Adam Bakes. I've been wanting to try treats from Adam Bakes for a while now, but they are only open on Saturdays 8am-12pm and not in my neighbourhood, so their limited hours have prevented me from trying them. I didn't realize that they also sold their baked goods to other businesses for resale, so when I discovered this, I planned a little coffee date for my husband and I at The Bower Coffee Company :) I chose a Cinnamon Swirl Blondie from Adam Bakes ($4.85) and my husband chose a Peanut, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip cookie from Art-Is-In Bakery ($5.25) and we got a regular 12 oz coffee ($3.25). The coffee tasted like any other coffee to me (unsurprising, lol). My husband is more of a coffee connoisseur than I am and his comment was it was a bit too watery, but otherwise ok. I loved the Blondie. It was rich and I think there's cheesecake swirled into it because it had creamy bits to it. It had a potent cinnamon flavour. I really enjoyed it and so did the hubster. I ended up hauling my butt out to Adam Bakes the following Saturday morning to try their other offerings, which weren't available at Bower Coffee. Adam Bakes will get its own review. I noticed that the prices are cheaper buying directly from Adam Bakes than at Bower Coffee, but I guess that's not surprising. The cookie was unremarkable in my opinion, but the hubby enjoyed it. It had whole peanuts in it as well as peanut butter and chocolate chips. It was soft and chewy, and the whole peanuts gave it the occasional crunch. Service at Bower Coffee was great. The barista asked me for the Blondie if I wanted a centre piece or an edge piece. I know some people like the crispiness of edge pieces, but I prefer the softness of centre pieces, so I was happy to be asked. The decor is clean lines minimalist. It's not a huge space, but has a decent amount of tables. It was bustling on a Sunday morning. Overall, a nice place for a coffee date, albeit a bit pricey in my opinion, but I get it, everything is expensive these days :/ We walked there, but it's street parking only for those coming by car. Review #133 (2025)

Went in to buy a birthday cake for my wife... great kind attentive service, cake was absolutely…read moredelicious- I have bought tons of cakes - Marzipan ones, spent upwards of $250 for customized ones. This chocolate orange cake I got was one of the best - this 6" size was $68. The key ingredient that makes it delicious is the buttercream. I also had a latte and ginger cookie which was just as delicious. Great atmosphere if you drop in for coffee and dessert. Highly recommend this place.

Everything was fresh and tasted good!…read more The blueberry pancakes and classic breakfast were both great, and the potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Coffee was good, service was prompt, and the food came out quickly. We found this spot after another brunch place nearby closed earlier, and we're glad we did. Love that they're open until 3 and really enjoyed the cozy, welcoming ambience. Seating is a little on the tighter side since one wall is all bench seating, but it still felt comfortable overall.

Modern but comfortable. Upscale cafe vibe, jazz and blues music made it relaxing. There are high…read moretops, tables and charging spots. Strong, good coffees. They have Nutella for special coffee blends it's not just powdered chocolate here. Craving a whiskey or Irish coffee? Beer? They are also a small bar! A few desserts- I recommend the apple one. Just wish it had pillows to make it cozier.

Great location in the heart of Westboro, open late, indoor and outdoor seating, partitions between…read moretables for COVID protection. And above all awesome coffee.. the only thing missing is some good treats, or snacks. The options are limited and they are mostly vegan!

Ok. Listen. I'm quite discriminatory when it comes to breakfast because breakfast is my jam…read more This is the epitome of home cooked cooking with regular, non-inflated prices! My own mom would make this and she would also come here to eat! The potatoes are natural and fresh and crispy. Not at all over seasoned or oily! My salt loving husband thought it was a little bland, but I was happy that it was better for his heart! Just look at this menu! We're here in Ottawa for a tournament and decided to also order wraps to have for lunch. We haven't eaten them yet but the smell and look is amazing. This is a smaller restaurant with only one server. So don't come here if you're in a rush. But the portions are big and the food is fresh so it's worth the wait.

Food is made to order and ALWAYS fresh. Service is…read morefantastic, as you'd expect from a Mom and Pop diner. Ambiance is what you'd expect from a diner. It's clean and comfortable. I honestly don't know how they do it. Prices are incredible, and the only place (that I know of) that has breakfast meat options other than bacon/ham/sausage. Gyro is my favorite, but you can also choose a hamburger patty, or chicken breast. The only con is that, because all the food is made to order, if you are in a large group, and the place is busy, you'll be waiting a long time for your food. Fortunately, the coffee is hot, and your cup is always being filled by Mom, while Pop is busy doing what he does best. Again, I don't know how they do it, but I'm REALLY glad they do!