The fam and I stumbled into Equator coffee that replaced Starbucks in Indigo. I am not a Starbucks…read moregirl. I will purchase Starbucks if its my last resort as a treat, but I find their baked goods/food uninspiring and overpriced. I also do not enjoy their coffee, and don't even get me started on their refreshers, its basically full of ice. ANYWAYS, this is not a Starbucks review. Equator was a breath of fresh air. The interior was clean and bright, with the most amazing, cheerful staff. They carry Suzy Q donuts which we did order (oreo and blueberry fritter, both amazing) and the hubs grabbed a flat white. The drink menu is on the smaller side, which I like. Too many options confuse me. I like things to be simple. They also have some prepared foods like sandwiches, and some bowls. I did notice a chickpea salad bowl, which I will have to try next time. Only downside, is this place is so popular that with the many tables around, there was no seating. I stood eating my donut, until we luckily had a table open up a couple bites in. I would love if they added some bar stools around the barista station. There are some outdoor tables, but it was a chilly day. I CANNOT wait for Equator to open at the Indigo on Ogilvie.

This coffee shop took over the space once occupied by Starbucks, which has been restructuring and…read morebroken their partnership with Chapters, which in turn is rebranding - the bookshop here now goes by the name Indigo. All this to say that the Equator coffee shop is big and bright, more spacious with more seating than the previous one. For instance, the dividing retractable door is gone. When one shop is open, so is the other one, The coffee is good - such as the freaking good coffee line. Equator offers a small variety of food. And the staff is friendly and helpful. I used to be a regular in the previous place; then I moved away! So, I'll be back when I can.

Lovely cafe, we stopped in because their coffee is coming to Wakefield and I can't wait! The…read morebaristas were super nice and helpful with the order. I had a flat white and a cheddar bacon scone. And they were so good! My decaf flat white was almost sweet without adding sugar! It was great! The scone was also delightful and came with butter. It was warmed up and had a lovely crumb. The place feels like It needs a wall mural but only because It has a very bare wall. But the devote is nice, I love the tub with plants

Brilliant take-home beans. Consistent, flavourful, with varied options depending on your tastes.read more

Exvellent customer service. Friendly, engaging staff. makes the coffee experience even more…read moreenjoyable.

ordered a small matcha latte. The size is ridiculously small baby cup. I couldn't believe how small…read moreit was for almost $7. The latte was good though but seriously smallest size cup I have ever seen. Just one more way to extort customers.

This roaster was great. Lovely big open spaces in this location. Coffee was fantastic and looks…read morelike you can learn about coffee here too. I will be coming back for more.

This roastery and coffee distributor has an expanded location in Almonte. Their coffee is sold…read morearound Ottawa in restaurants and grocery stores. But here in this location, they have an education centre as well. You can also get souvenirs and coffee brewing items. Currently, my favourite coffee of theirs is called "Freaking Good". Right now, because of covid, there is less seating inside, but you can sit outside under a tent, which covers several tables. At the counter, you can also pick up sweet treats. I like the service and the food here, so I've been here many times over the years (like with knitting friends or my hubby), and I look forward to coming back.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Cute little cafe. Ambiance is nice…read morebut I wasn't wowed by my cinnamon bun or tea. The Long Version: My husband and I met my husband's sister and her husband here to hang out before we went to see a show at the Studio Theatre. I got a cinnamon bun ($3.50) and a herbal tea ($3.50), and my husband got a black coffee ($2.75). The cinnamon bun was unremarkable in my opinion. It was just ok, maybe even a bit dry, and also on the thin side. Not thick and fluffy. My tea was just a tea bag from Four O'clock Teas (I got Turmeric Cinnamon, which at least is a more unusual flavour that I haven't seen in stores). The temperature was nice and hot, but it was just bagged tea from a brand sold in health food stores. The inside of the cafe is nice. We sat in the front room near the service counter, but there are back rooms that are a bit more quiet. I would say the ambiance is the nicest thing. Service was pleasant. Maybe some of their other baked goods have more oomph and maybe their crafted drinks are special. My experience was just ok, but it might have been what I ordered. Street parking or paid parking lot parking only, but the lots are free on weekends and you can park on the street for 2 hours for free. Review #39 (2025)

I love this coffee shop! The coffee is so good and the staff are great at helping you pick a…read morebeverage when you're not really sure what you want. The pastries are so fresh and so tasty. It's really hard to choose one, so sometimes you just have to get more than one. There's indoor seating, patio seating and seating by the water! I will definitely return to this café when I'm in town!

Decided to stop by to do some reading. This place is beautiful with outdoor seating as a bonus. The…read moreinside is a cafe as well as a large open bakery so it smells like incredible freshly baked bread and pastries even with my congested nose. The place is spacious with regular seating as well as couches. I opted for a London fog which was very tasty. Definetly a place you can study. Cons- - Tables and seats were a tiny bit dirty with stains/crumbs, they may have not had time to wipe down Pros- - Whole place smells like delicious fresh pastries and bread - Amazing atmosphere, quiet - Free WiFi - Power outlets near couches - Comfy couches as well as regular seating Service- 5/5 Taste- 4/5 Location- 5/5 Atmosphere- 5/5 Smell- 5/5 Would i come return? Yes.

I'm bumping staying at. 3 rating though I will note one change: The leather chairs have been…read morerepaired so they again have support. I can still feel the formed butt divot of those before me, but at least they are ok to sit on for more than 2 minutes. A dry cappuccino came out very wet, as in way too much dairy; so disappointing, as we we pay a lot for the joy of a good coffee these days, but seldom get them. (...And this is why we rarely go out for coffee anymore. What we make at home is more reliably consistant and good.) A general observation, not specific to Bridgehead: corporations are, in my opinion, ruining the once lovely experience of going out for a delicious coffee

Very knowledgeable and helpful staff. I have been able to try so many different coffees from…read morearound the world!

Just so happy to have my private coffee consultant. We can't afford Blue Mountain everyday so I…read moreasked for the equivalent of Starbucks blend and Larry obliged: within a minute I was on my way with superb fresh beans of aroma mild coffee. This place has a fortune of bean choices from all continents, so you get what you want, tailor-made to your specific whims. And they offer to deliver if ever you find their location too much out of your way. Go Kafia, Go, we're with you all the way.