This was an excellent place to stop for a cool drink (both temperature and ingredients) on a hot…read moreafternoon while strolling around Byward Market. The menu displayed very large pictures of all the interesting foods and drinks available here. The tea and chai drinks are delicious. The foods were tempting. We did not order any, but we saw several delivered to customers at nearby tables. Service was polite, friendly, and prompt. Along one of the walls in the dining area, there was a bulletin board where satisfied customers were encouraged to write messages on post-it notes. I guess this would be their equivalent of a Yelp page? There were over 200 notes posted, and barely room for ours. Apart from the fact that you have to actually come in to see them, it's another testimonial to how good and popular this place is.

Sharpfle Waffle in/near the ByWard Market on York St ended up being such a standout stop for me in…read moreOttawa. They specialize in croffles and coffee and both were honestly delicious. The croffles were light, crisp, buttery, and had that perfect balance of texture and flavor that makes you forget you were even trying to avoid carbs in the first place. Totally worth it. When I walked in there was plenty of seating and the space felt warm and inviting. It has a relaxed cafe vibe where you can actually sit down, unwind, and get a little work done without feeling rushed or crowded. The service was friendly, everything tasted fresh, and the atmosphere made it easy to linger. It's a great little spot to treat yourself and recharge while wandering around Ottawa. I would definitely go back.

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.

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.

Tamis has the best kamayan in Ottawa!…read more Along with their regular kamayan, they also have seafood, chicken, beef, and vegetarian kamayan options too! It's a huge spread across banana leaves. No forks or spoons necessary; the fun is eating it all with your hands! The regular kamayan includes crispy fried milk fish (bangus), juicy pork bbq, garlic buttered shrimp, crunchy pork spring rolls, sweet mangoes, and perfectly grilled eggplant. I recommend that you switch out the steamed rice for garlic-fried rice. They have the best garlic-fried rice (sinangag) we've ever had! The kamayan dinner is so generous that we had enough to pack up for a whole other meal, and we happily ate the leftovers the next day. Located on Bank Street, this place is family-owned and operated, and they are super community-minded. One of the owners even runs basketball programs for Filipino youth in Ottawa! It's a place that's welcoming to both Filipinos and to those who are trying Filipino food for the first time.

Decent food. The service is exceptionally slow. We had the kamayan feast and it was way smaller…read morethan expected for the price. On a different trip, I tried the chicken inasal which was delicious. Parking on Bank Street is difficult during business hours. The owner is very friendly. He stopped by our table a few times to chat. He seems like a tito (and he looks like he could have been in APO Hiking Society)

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.

Bought $100 worth of bread and pastries. I gave some to my sister and niece. When I ate mine I am…read morenot impress and I find the dough was not good its very hard like the ensaymada supposed to be soft but very hard together with the pandecoco.HARD DOUGH NO GOOD

There aren't too many Filipino restaurants, bakeries or grocery stores in Ottawa, so I was super…read moreexcited to discover Fiesta Manila Bakery. The place is a grocery store and a bakery. It's pretty small though. They do have a tiny selection of prepared foods, but the lids were all covered, so I couldn't see what the food looked like, but they had labels and they seemed to have the usual fare, like adobo chicken. There's a small round table at the front where you can sit and eat. I did peruse the grocery section quickly, but I was there primarily for the baked goods. They had some refrigerated sweets, but the fridge wasn't well lit and it made the stuff look less appetizing. The packaged baked goods looked much better. By the cash register there was a tray of what looked like freshly fried doughnuts, so I got one of those ($0.60). It was the size of a small hotdog bun. It was still warm and was soft and slightly chewy and even though it was covered in granulated sugar, it wasn't too sweet (since the actual dough wasn't that sweet). The thing I like about Asian doughnuts is that they are less sweet than North American doughnuts. So if you like traditional North American doughnuts but find them too sweet, give donuts at Asian bakeries a try! Service was ok. The person working there was watching something on his phone and I had to get his attention to buy the doughnut. This bakery/grocery store is in a strip mall. Same strip mall as Bejing Legend, Ocho Rios, and the Service Ontario. Lots of free parking.

Ordered a few drinks here late at night. The staff was very friendly and was patient as I waited…read morefor my family to tell me their orders over the phone. I believe they also have board games so it's a nice place to chill and hang out with your friends. I'm not from the area but really wanted bubble tea that night. Glad we stopped by here cause we really enjoyed the drinks. The tea was very fragrant and had a nice flavour to it. The only downside is they forgot the toppings for one of the drinks (didn't realize until later on when we got back to our hotel). Other than that, I would definitely try their other drinks if I'm ever around the area. They also offer snacks.

Overall: A // 5 stars…read more Pleasant tea shop in the vibrant food scene of Ottawa. I liked the touches of Asian decor in the shop, from the claw machines to the Giant boba piece. Their menu offers a refreshing take on a variety of fruit teas, milk teas, and coffee offerings, including the Meow Meow Fruit Tea which I opted for. Although I could not say the name with a straight face, I like the blend of fruit in this as there were clear notes of citrus, passionfruit, and kiwi that made this an enjoyable and palatable drink. The cup is also quite cute. Would recommend. Food: +1 Presentation: +1 Price: E Atmosphere: +1 Service: E Menu: +1 Overall: 5 stars Insta/Beli/Yelp/TikTok: @amei_eats

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)

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.