The barista knows their stuff - latte art, perfect espresso, and enough charm to make you smile…read morebefore your first sip.

Was recommended this croffle house by a friend. This location looked like a house repurposed into a…read moresmall cafe, really cute with a small patio up front. Offers both savoury and sweet croffles with assorted flavours. Cinnanmon and sugar croffle - The closest to a plain croffle. A good blend of flavours. The croffle itself was pretty good. Buttery, a light crunch, not fluffy. I think I still prefer a traditIonal waffle. Nice to try.

The halloum cheese and zaatar crepe and basque cheesecake were delicious…read more Friendly and quick service. Nice outdoor seating.

This is my family's go-to brunch spot and we cannot recommend this place enough. Everything from…read moretheir AMAZING service to the quality of their food and coffees are perfect. It's a family run business and everyone is always super nice! Every time we go - not even an exaggeration- they always serve guests with the brightest smile. They're so thoughtful and caring and really make you want to come here just for the interactions. Also, can I just say- for some reason, it's always so hard to find GOOD quality black coffee that's not sour and that the portions are fair for its price. LUNA HANDS DOWN has one of the best coffees in Ottawa and the portion size is 10/10. There's also lots of seating with a comfortable sitting environment and it's not too loud even during rush hours during lunch time. They have patios opened during summer, very cozy!

I've tried Cinnaholic twice now, but even though I want to love it, I feel lukewarm…read more The ambiance is not there, between the lighting, crowded seating area, and bathroom (needed to be restocked). At the counter, I found some cool-looking seasonal offerings but none had any descriptions. When I asked for more information, I did get most of their names and a rundown of their toppings. But I wish the signage had been there in the first place. Even looking past these aspects of the experience, I just haven't been impressed with the actual cinnamon buns. They come in an awkwardly small box, and the plastic silverware on premise is far too flimsy to be used effectively. Eating a cinnamon bun should be the best part, but struggling to eat it really sours the experience for me. And then it didn't even taste very good. I think I won't try it again.

Could literally eat cinnaholic for every day of my lifee !! These are the best cinnamon rolls in…read moretown no question . They have so many delicious options to choose from yet I always go for the orange/chocolate mix and any with the fruits , it gives you a fresh taste with the sweetness. This is mostly a take out place , they only have like 3 tables max . The best is just to get one in the summer , walk around or sit somewhere outside lansdowne and enjoy the area !

Located in the Byward Market this charming little dessert shop specializes in croffles (croissant +…read morewaffle hybrid). This was my first time having a croffle, but as a croissant lover, I definitely enjoyed this more than a regular waffle since it had that flaky texture of a croissant. The croffles were a treat to have, and made fresh after you place your order so it's still warm when it gets served. There are a number of flavors/toppings to choose from, and a few simple drink options (water, tea, coffee, pop) . We ordered the Strawberry and Buenos flavours. The person behind the counter was friendly, and the interior was quite cute with its black tables and chairs, and pink walls.

The Hubby brought me home a Nutella croffle and it was DELICIOUS. I've never had anything like this…read morebefore. The bottom was crispy and caramelized with tons of Nutella drizzled on top. When he showed me what he got me, I put my nose up to it and said "just a waffle" This is not just a waffle , it's croissant pastry baked in a waffle iron, which takes it to a whole other level in the dessert game. By the time I devoured it, it was cold, but I think I prefer it this way. Def going to make a stop in when I'm in the area.

I was in Nepean for my oldest's baseball game and the ball diamond had no restrooms. A full bladder…read moreforced me in the car to find the closest spot with a restroom. So grateful it did, otherwise I would have never found this incredible gem. Apple Maps brought up Dao Cafe. I was surprised to see it is open until 2200 and I fully expected it to be empty. Boy was I wrong. The cafe, which has lovely restrooms, was bumping. They offer a wide variety of coffees and teas. Will definitely be back to try a caffeinated beverage the next time I'm in the area before dinner. The pastries and desserts all looked incredible! I ordered the pistachio rose croissant and it was amazing. Such a unique flavour. Definitely recommend!

Stood at the order part of the counter for a while. Three employees doing not much paid no notice…read more Gave up and left. Won't be back.

The sitting area is absolutely stunning and it's giving luxurious, high-end, elevated dessert café!…read moreThe staff are also super friendly, welcoming, and willing to provide suggestions based on popular/recommended options. However, given this luxury look, you should expect the prices to also give that same energy because these desserts are pricey! We ordered a total of 3 desserts and 4 teas, each dessert was around $11-$13... i think the total for everything after tax was close to $70... so though the presentation of the desserts were lovely and gorge!! The prices.... In this economy.... Is crazy. It's good to maybe try it once, twice, or for special occasions, but definitely not something to get regularly :P

oh I was ALLL OVER THIS !!…read more I got a raspberry passionfruit cheesecake item which was SO good. perfect balance of sweet and tart and it was so creamy and delectable. the cafes ambiance is so stunning it has such an upscale interior but a relatively approachable price point ($10 for individual desserts). staff are so kind and so personable. I had a really positive experience over all and am excited to come back. I really want to try some of their specialty teas!!

For starters, it is a kiosk inside what appeared to be a gift shop, so it is sort of hard to find…read morethe entrance. A second negative was the fact that they don't do free samples-- what if I don't like the flavour? Luckily, I did. It was amaretto, and the staff were friendly, which was another plus. I would be remiss not to point out that there is only outdoor seating, which is limited.

Amore Gelato is located in the same store as The Crazy Moose of Ottawa. This gelato place is on the…read moreleft when you first walk into the store. After learning that the latter only accepted cash, I checked out Amore Gelato. There was a bit of a lineup, so I knew that it was a good sign. There was a mom in front of me with her kids. We had a nice chat after she specifically said to her kids that they'd get exactly one scoop of ice cream. "We can't have them go on a sugar high and crash," I said, smiling. "Exactly. I'm getting two scoops, though" she said, laughing. This joint offers options for everyone. You can get a variety of gelato flavours that are made fresh every day. Gelato has dairy in it. If you're like me and want a dairy-free option, sorbetto is a nice alternative. I had overheard the conversation between the woman behind the counter and a couple about to pay for their treats: "Is it cash only?" the woman asked. "No, that's the Crazy Moose. We accept all cards and cash," the female staffer said. One word: yes! This same female staffer helped me out with my order. I got the following sorbetto flavours in a cup: - Guava - Lychee I paid with a credit card. I also tipped, thankful that I could use plastic to pay. I thanked her and left with my frozen dessert. There were a handful of little tables with chairs inside the store, but they were all taken. Instead, I went out in the hot weather and found outdoor seating. Luckily, there is a rather large tree that provided a lot of shade. There was also a breeze, so I wasn't sweating buckets. I loved my sorbetto. The guava and lychee were reminiscent of having Vitasoy as a kid. I loved these flavours. They were captured perfectly in the sorbetto, which wasn't all that sweet. The sorbetto scoops were refreshing and enjoyable to consume on a hot July afternoon. There were pigeons that looked like they were innocently befriending me. They were actually waiting for me to make a klutzy move. If I had dropped my sorbetto, they'd feast. They never got any of mine. I finished all of it. So good! It was nice to people-watch as I had my sorbetto. If you have the time to stop and enjoy things in ByWard Market, come here for a scoop of yumminess and savour it. It's a great place. I'd return in a heartbeat. (310)

I stopped by Juliano's by the Canadian Museum of History a while ago tried their Chicken Panini…read more(Poulet Mariné) and Pistachio Gelato. The pistachio gelato had a good flavour and texture, and it's definitely worth trying. The owner was extremely nice as he offered to go out in the rain with me to help me find something I lost (after I left the restaurants hours earlier). Overall, I'd give them 8.8/10

My husband and I went here for some gelato/ice cream and it was fantastic!…read more I got a small gelato ($5 taxes included) and I was thrilled that I was able to pick 2 flavours. I got mango and pistachio. I liked that they put the flavours side by side and not on top of each other. They also really filled up the cup so the portion size was excellent. The mango flavour was really potent, which I loved. The pistachio flavour was rich and nutty, which I also loved. They didn't have too many flavours, but a good mix of fruity and chocolate/caramel/etc. I would definitely get gelato here again. My husband got a soft serve ice cream dipped in S'mores. Omg! The S'mores dip was so good. It was chocolatey and had mini dehydrated marshmallows in it. My husband ordered a large ($5 taxes included), but I think they gave him a small because it looked small and they only charged him for a small ($4 taxes included). That's ok, we should be moderating our intake of sweets anyway, lol. The ice cream was rich and creamy. The dips are an extra $1, so you can get soft serve without dips too ($3 for a small and $4 for a large, inclusive of taxes). Service was friendly. We went during the Covid-19 Pandemic. Staff were wearing masks, physical distancing rules were in place, and there was hand sanitizer by the entrance. There are picnic tables and patio tables out front. Free parking in the private parking lot.