LOVELY LOVELY! The staff is kind and answered all my questions. The food was lovely and they have…read morevegan sandwich options which is fun. They do a lot of grilled cheeses and baked goods. They also carry provisions so you can take home some exotic goodies for later. They also have some alcoholic beverages that are local (cider!). I had coffee and pastries both times I visited and they were amazing each time. I loved sitting on their front patio but the back patio also looks lovely. I will be back. Parking was the only challenge, but I was less than a block away. I will be back!

I don't know how come this place gets many good reviews but every time I come there, the quality of…read morefood and service is very poor. A few times I bought the pastries there, and it was stale and not fresh. Today I asked the staff when the pastries on display were made, and they seemed to be confused at first, and then they had to admit that the pastries weren't prepared today. I ended up not buying them at all to not the risk of eating spoiled food. They told me that they also have fresh ones but why do they charge fresh and stale pastry for the same price then?! The drinks are mediocre. For instance, they charge almost 8 dollars for a small seasonal drink. It's not even good at all, as if tasteless. The overall atmosphere isn't welcoming due to the constant smell of burning, unfriendly stuff, and some of the kitchenware seems to be not cleaned well, for instance, the toaster, there is a lot of soot on it that constantly burns. The stuff isn't suitable for working in hospitality. They seem to not be interested in what they're doing, and that's why they do it badly and don't put much effort. That is what happens when the owner hires students for whom working in a cafe isn't a profession but just a side hassle. Also, their appearance wasn't nice. By saying that I mean their clothes didn't look neat and tidy, and their hair was uncombed and loose. To sum up, Red Door Provisions is just another overrated cafe that might make an impression of a cute and cozy place with delicious drinks and pastries at first but it turns out to be even worse than mediocre. I gave it a few chances to improve my impression of it but I'll not come back there anymore, and I recommend others to avoid it as well.

This cute little place does not look like much, and it is in a neighborhood a bit off the beaten…read morepath. It's on a cute street that is well worth the walk, and parking was tight... literally. I had to wait for cars to pass to get out of my car. There is just not much room on this street. The cafe is cute, I got a latte and some treats. The Whoppie pie cookie was so good as was my coffee. They said that when the weather is better there is seating outside. There was not seating inside. They did have some savories as well, which I would love to go back and try.

Love this tiny cafe…read more The owner and staff are all wonderful. Coffee is great. The primary coffee accompaniment are pastries but there is a yummy breakfast sandwich and other such items there too, if you can rip your eyes away from the goodies to look! It's charming. With the pandemic they have improved their outside, so several great spots to perch and eat and talk. There can be a bit of a lineup so consider trying to find their quieter times if they work for you. Right by the Rideau River so very accessible for bikes and people out for walks.

Overall: A // 5 stars…read more There's no denying that this cafe is all about the aesthetics, and that's great because the eyes eat first and that shouldn't be by any means neglected. I ordered the Passionfruit Latte, which was an intriguing blend of tropical notes that was actually tasted through the strength of the espresso. I liked that even though the drink was simple, the aesthetic was not neglected from the dried citrus garnish to the perfect gradient of the cup. I really enjoyed all the floral decor in the cafe to help beautify it as well. Their brunch menu is massive and full of interesting items that I wish I had more stomach space to try; definitely in a future return! Food: E Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +2 Overall: 5 stars Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats

Do you like the colour pink? Do you like flowers? Do you like pink flowers? If yes, you will love…read morethis place, lol. It's a cafe and a flower shop, with flowers everywhere and everything is pink. Very Instagrammable decor. I was served by the loveliest barista. He said it was his 4th day on the job (I was there mid/late December 2023). He made me the tastiest Peaches and Cream Fog (not on the menu, but should be, lol). They use Sloan Teas and the Peaches and Cream flavour is peachy and creamy with a subtle hint of floral. It wasn't too sweet and I loved it. Their croissants are flakey and buttery. Their carrot cake is good too, although the icing is too sweet for my liking. Really cute cafe! Street parking or paid parking lot parking only, which is the norm for places in the Byward Market. (14)

Busy spacious cafe, with great coffee and good selection of sandwiches; but strangely not a lot of…read moreother pastries (croissants, bagels, muffins etc). Service is a bit spotty - not unfriendly, but not that welcoming either.

This Happy Goat is the closest one to me…read more Dropping in for a coffee and breakfast sandwich is a great way to start my weekend. I really enjoy their coffees. Staff are friendly and they're doing a good job getting people in and out of there with the 2 sets of doors. They also carry Mavericks donuts and some other pastries which I haven't tried

Figaro Coffee House has opened around the corner from Ottawa U. It's a nice little space, about…read more1/4 the size of the one on Industrial. Same coffee and a bunch of baked goods and snacks to go. I'm not 100% sure if they have less items here than the other but staff are friendly, there's a handful of tables to sit at inside and a few outside, which I wouldn't recommend outdoor seating when winter rolls around. Staff are friendly and coffee is the same as the original. 3.5 stars but rounding up

Very nice to have another cafe open up in Sandy Hill. This one in particular has a very…read morecontemporary look, so I was glad when I eventually visited here. Staff were friendly. The only hiccup was when they forgot about my tiramisu order, but that was resolved when I brought it up. It's a really nice place to work or chat since there's a lot of space between tables, so you won't be too distracted by noise. It usually isn't too busy either, so you can find a table for productive work. Unfortunately, I came half an hour before the was about to close, so I wasn't able to stay for too long. I got a simple Americano to justify getting their tiramisu ($4). It came in a small glass container that they reuse, so you will have to dine in to eat it. It tasted fine. I would overall recommend the cafe.

I was headed to an appointment and almost walked into a sign as I thought a store in the area…read moreclosed down and wasn't paying attention. After stopping to stare at it for a minute, I looked in and noticed a new coffee shop. I decided I'd head in on my way back. After my appointment, I dropped in to grab a coffee to go...but it wasn't just a counter serving coffee. They had a pretty nice space with a bunch of food options with a little shop. I walked up, placed an order for a coffee and a samosa. I went to check out the little things they had setup for sale and the barista mentioned that it was a market that was filled with local vendors and makers. There were a lot of very nice pieces. I took some snaps and sent it off to some friends. I went to the other side of the room that had some nice seating. A couple of minutes later my order arrived. I took a sip of my flat white and I really enjoyed that first sip. I'm unsure if it was because it was cold out and I got something warm in me or not but it definitely hit the spot. The samosa looked awesome. I took a bite out of the samosa and I really enjoyed the filling. I wish the skin was crispy vs a little soggy. I'm unsure if it was microwaved to be reheated or not but it'd go from OK to really good if it crispy. The space is really nice and relaxing. There wasn't a lot of people in here but I hope it builds a solid clientele as the staff are really friendly. I like the market with local makers. Food and drinks were nice. If you go, can you confirm if that door is a washroom or not? If not, then that's the only real downside of the cafe. Come swing by and support this spot! Oh, also I'm unsure if it's just The Hub, The Hub Market Cafe or The Hub Cafe

Cute place, friendly staff, cool concept, great location and amazing drinks! What is there to…read morecomplain about? - Nothing ;)

The service was not worth much. We were treated like nothing. Maybe our server was having a bad…read moreday. I approached the counter and was looking at the pastries. We got a smoothie that was okay. And we got a croissant that was just meh. The people-watching is good, and the variety available for food is good. But I am not sure I would stop here again because of the service and it was just so crowded. Our table or the floor was not too clean either.

Este lugar en pleno corazón de Ottawa es una excelente opción para disfrutar de un buen desayuno,…read moretienen una gran variedad de opciones para que tu desayuno sea bien balanceado y también cuentan con unos deliciosos cafés!! Los ingredientes son de primera calidad y frescos!!

Wonderful place! Had a fun time playing board games with friendly people. Owners are very nice.read more

From the owner: Studio Staja is a bilingual board game café in Ottawa that offers games, local art, plant-based…read moresnacks and a welcoming environment for all.

We had a great time here, we came to play some games. There are three floors, the main level has…read morethe video games, upstairs has a bar and seating area. The bathrooms are located in the bathroom. They have an organized system, you scan the QR code there are categories for how many players,types of games to choose from. If you have a hard time finding a game, they will help you. There were so many options for all ages to choose from. There was a bit of wait for the video games, but our name came up fairly quickly, we were escorted to the video game section. There are several tables with different consoles. You choose the game, staff sets it up. This was so much fun, there are food/ drink options as well. Staff was friendly!

Food was good and so were drinks! $9 per person to play games seems a bit much, I'd understand if…read moreit was $9 per table....once we said we weren't going to stay and play the servers seemed to be pushing us to leave. Despite the tons of other open tables. Our server was also very rude regarding our US ID's and said we needed a second form of identification, I've never had this happen in my many years going to Canada. Who carries two forms of ID at all times?? They wouldn't accept a college ID either for one of our group. Overall the food is good and would be a great place to spend a few hours playing games if you're willing to pay the high price.

Really enjoyed getting a churro from here! We got to sit outside and enjoy the ambiance of the…read moreByward market. The staff were friendly. There's an order for 2 filled churros, of which my friend and I took one of each. We went for the dulce de leche sauce (caramelized milk). It only took a few minutes to get our order, and the churros were still very warm. Really good combination of fried dough and sauce that hit the mark. I'll recommend La Catrina to anyone craving pastries.

I love churros and have been wanting to try out this place since they opened and finally got to…read moreyesterday. I got 2 traditional churros for $5 to share with my mom. They were super crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside, not too sweet, with a hint of cinnamon. I'm a fan! The place is over 2 levels and the upstairs was empty when we went, so it was great to sit, relax and chat. The man serving us was really nice. They also serve coffee, other sweets, and sandwiches. Lots of "Day of the Dead" artwork covering the walls. The artwork is also for sale. Washrooms are upstairs and very clean. I'd love to come back and try their other foods.