Lovely staff, simple good crepes we tried their cinnamon and sugar and their cheese one . My mom is…read morepicky about crepes but she loved how thin they are. I really liked their packaging too! We got tempted and bought the Madeline and Sablè they were delicious.

TL;DR/The Short Version: Little takeout joint that sells…read moresweet and savoury crepes, choux pastries and other French sweets. Crepes were tasty. The Longer Version: Le Petit Paris just opened up September 2024. It's very hidden and I would have never just stumbled upon it, especially considering I'm rarely out in Kanata these days. Luckily I'm a weirdo and one of the things I like to do is poke around on Google Maps zooming in randomly on areas in and around Ottawa looking for new businesses to check out. That's how I found Le Petit Paris. It's tucked in behind a bunch of businesses and is not visible from the street. Fortunately the directions on Google Maps lead me there correctly. They are currently takeout only. The space is very small and there is absolutely no place to sit down and eat there. I got the Parisienne Crepe ($10.90) which contained ham, cheese and mushrooms. The crepe was made fresh. However, they use frozen mushrooms, which they microwaved (in the plastic bag it was packaged in, their space is open so I saw this). I get it, they're new and are still working out how much supply they need, but I feel fresh mushrooms would be better. Also, I'm not a fan of microwaving plastics for health reasons. I also think this crepe would taste better with some fresh spinach. Nonetheless, the crepe was tasty. The crepe itself was soft and had the right amount of chew. The ham was nice and smokey and the cheese provided a nice cheese pull ;) The crepe maker, Nene, was lovely. We had a nice conversation, en français, since she told me she was more comfortable in French. The man at the cash register (I think his name was Guy, because that's what was printed on the back of his shirt, lol) was equally nice and told me about their business and products. He was fluently bilingual, so I spoke in English with him ;) Their choux pastries looked good, but it was the end of the day, so they had limited selection left. I'll need to return earlier in the day to try these. There's free parking available in the lot that's shared with neighbouring businesses. I have a soft spot for small locally-owned independent businesses. I hope they do well and can relocate to a more visible/less tucked away location and maybe even have some seating for dining in, in the future. With more business, hopefully they can use fresh ingredients instead of frozen. Review #37 (2025)

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 !

1 star for treatment…read more I used to go this place, celebrated birthdays & friends' reunions when their location was on Clarence and then on York St. Those time, they had friendly & welcoming staff. But, when I got hit on the hand by the metal pole of their flying patio umbrella (not bolted down or affixed to their patio table), I was dismissed ('there's nothing wrong with your hand') & told to just google their information because they don't have a business card, there's no manager or person in charge on the premises yet there were 3 women from the café who avoided my request for contact information. They did offer ice in a bag BUT only after much insisting that I'd like to speak to someone in charge of the café. Again, I was dismissed and told that there's no responsibility to be had because it was an accident and that I should leave the premises because I was causing a scene since I ended up crying because my hand was hurting. The security camera of the Byward Market building across the street caught the whole hit incident (June 16).

Not as good as I hoped…read more We had been here before and I didn't remember being impressed. But I wanted to check it out again just to make sure. My carrot monster cake was dry. It was also a little too cold such that the icing was too firm. I should have snapped a picture of the cracked side of the cake, which is a clear sign that something's not right.

We stopped in after visiting the barber shop across from this bakery, they treated us to a piece…read morewhile we were there and we had to give this place a try! Baklava is yummy, the lady who served us patiently explained the sweetness & flavours since it was our first time buying these sweets. Can't say if it's better than other places because we haven't been to other bakeries yet, but for newbies... we're happy with the quality!

I'm pretty sure this is the second branch of La Brioche (the first being the one on Bank St at…read moreThornton in the Glebe). They sell lots of different pastries but specialize in Middle Eastern pastries. I love their Znoud El Sit, and I went on a Thursday and they had them! Some places only have this on the weekends. They are $2 each and are shorter but fatter than other places - more delicious creamy filling! The cream is a little clumpier and not as smooth, but I don't really mind. They have macarons for $1.50 each. I haven't tried them but they looked good. The bakery is really clean and well lit. Staff were nice. It's in a strip mall (right next door to Capital Buns Bakery). Lots of free parking.

Best Pumpkin Pie! We compared pumpkin pies from three different bakeries and this one won hands…read moredown. Delicious flavour and a great crust. We have enjoyed everything we have purchased from Delice Royal but this was the first time trying their pumpkin pie. We're ordering two for Thanka giving LOL

My friends rave about this place so we decided to purchase a cake there. We went with the parisian…read morecake but we were disappointed. This is a chocolate cake but there wasn't much chocolate flavour to it. Also, the icing was gummy. This cake that serves six, costed $30; a hefty price to pay for something lacklustre. I ordered it in advance but when I arrived to pick it up, I had to wait for them to bring it from the back. This makes me wonder if they may have forgotten about my order. Furthermore, I didn't find the staff to be particularly friendly or helpful. I won't be going back there.

Cute little cafe with lots of pastries and savoury goods as well. We came here for the drinks and…read morewas a bit overwhelmed with how good the pastries looked (didn't know which one to try!) Ended up getting the pistachio and Dubai chocolate croissant. As for the drinks, we got the matcha and the Hojicha with espresso shots. They serve coffee from Hatch (which is probably one of my favourite back in Toronto). Unfortunately, we didn't get to try the croissants fresh but they were still tasted buttery and flakey. The flavour and sweetness was the right amount (perfect for my Asian tastebuds). The drinks were also really good! It was pretty busy inside but there's plenty of seating (might not be great if you want to chill and study but great for hanging out with friends). Service was good, staff is friendly and our order was made fairly quickly. I would come back and try other things on their menu if I'm ever around the area.

Dao is a great place to stop in and grab some baked goods. It is on the pricier side but I think…read moreit's worth checking out if you're in the area. Plus, their croissants are big in size and are great for sharing. Their place is beautifully decorated with lots of seating. The workers were kind and friendly. We ordered the Croissant au Pistachio Rose and the Dubai Chocolate Croissant. Both had the perfect amount of flakiness and softness. The Dubai Chocolate was decadent while the Pistachio Rose was nutty with a delicate taste of floral.

Cute little bakery in Britannia. They have cookies, squares, croissants, donuts and cakes. As well…read moreas jams, honey, and other shelf-stable items you'd associate with sweets. The place is rather small and it was bustling for a Sunday afternoon, so I couldn't take any interior photos for y'all, sorry. The baked goods were around $3 to $9. They had a day-old clearance section. Some of the items seemed pricey for day-old goods, such as 2 squares for $8, or 2 donuts for $6. However, I spotted a slice of apple coffee cake for $2 and got that. The apple coffee cake was surprisingly moist for a day-old cake and was tasty. If their day-old items taste like that, I'm looking forward to returning and trying out some fresh items at regular price. We walked there, and it's just off the Ottawa River Pathway, so it's a scenic walk if you live close to an entrance point to the Ottawa River Pathway. If you're coming by car it's street parking only, which can be tough to find on warm sunny days since it's close to Britannia Beach and Park.

I stumbled upon this cute little place and had to pay a visit. I live bakeries and loved the smell…read moreand everything inside was neatly displayed. I tried their green olive bread loaf and it was super moist and flavourful! Really loved it and it was rich with olives. I was with a friend who bought the black olive loaf and the pretzel and she loved both as well. I will be back for sure to try more things and support this small business that opened mid Covid!

Salute! This cute little Italian gelato spot is right downtown Ottawa. The woman working was nice…read moreand quick! She recommended "all the flavours" so I went with the two caramel options...chocolate and chocolate chip. While my son took the fruit options and went with mango and strawberry in a cone. They were all delicious...the caramel chocolate chip was definitely my favourite. Highly recommend!

Very good cold treats…read more The food here was spectacular because the milkshakes and the ice cream are home made and there are a lot of good options on the menu. The service and the staff here were very polite and friendly to people. The restaurant was very modern and clean. For the reasons I have stated in this review, I highly recommend and encourage everyone to visit this parlour for good food and good service and staff.