Very cute and comfortable coffee shop in an unexpected location…read more Lots of seating inside and out, with cozy corners and conversation groupings. Menu includes pastries and sandwiches. Didn't try them so can't comment, but it all looked good! Nice staff, good coffee (Equator). What more can I say?

This is such a cozy and adorable place. As it's just around walking distance to the hotel I stayed,…read moreit was a nice walk to this cafe. The outside does not justify the inner interior of this cafe. There is so many different corners to choose from, if only dine- in is allowed. With the closure during COVID, only takeout is allowed for now. But I did just walk around while my coffee is being prepared and pastries packed. There are several corners from a fireplace, to the communal table, along with the library of books corner and window with good lighting and surrounded by plant that one can choose if they had the luxury of dining in. Coffee- I ordered Americano and Flat White (used Oat milk) and found the coffee was about weak. Pastries - They were both amazingly delicious. The Chocolate pastry and a sour cherry yoghurt pastry caught my eye and those were both good choices. There were also good food and pastries offering. This is definitely a cafe that is be back if I am in Ottawa again.

A cozy little cafe!…read more I really like the causal vibes of this place, it's really great for a lazy weekend brunch. The menu is simple and short but still has basically all the popular brunch items. I got the breakfast sandwich in both the croissant and bagel. Overall very enjoyable! The croissant was very good and buttery but it was kind of messy to eat. I would probably stick with the bagel next time! For drinks I tried one of the staff recommendations and a drip coffee. I'm not a coffee connoisseur but I thought the Lilly was very good, sweet but not too heavy or sugary, but it was a little bit expensive for the price as the cup was fairly small. Price was okay overall factoring in the sandwich as well. Overall, I really enjoyed my breakfast here and would love to come back next time I'm in town!

Great food, great coffee and great environment! Such a nice place to spend some time with friends…read moreand family!

We went to equator coffee Saturday morning. It wasn't overly busy and the service was quite quick…read more There is plenty of seating and large windows for people watching with delicious coffee. We paid $18 for two large Americanos, one croissant and one apple fritter, which I thought was a tad pricey. The location is inside the National Arts Centre, and cannot be accessed directly from outside.

This location is inside of the National Arts Centre, so make sure to walk inside, there isn't an…read moreoutdoor entrance. The coffee was great and I was served pretty quickly, even though they were really busy! I would come here again!

Coffee is great but the breakfast/hot food is mid. The oatmeal raisin cookie is very good though!…read moreCute spot to catch up with a friend or do some work.

I was so excited when I heard that there was a place in my area that had K-dogs (Korean Corn Dogs)…read more Unfortunately, my experience was less than stellar. The wait was over 30 minutes for a K-dog and 20 minutes into the wait they told us they ran out of hotdogs so we had to get an all cheese corn dog or veggie corn dog. Ugh! So the place is ultra hipster, lol. It has an industrial vibe to it. Prices are on the high side. It was $11.99 for a K-dog. My husband also got a Decaf Americano ($3.50). So we ordered a Half n Half "The Works" K-dog, which is a half mozzarella cheese, half hotdog corn dog topped with Okonomi sauce, Kewpie mayo and bonito flakes. I asked them to go light on the Kewpie and they obliged. Service was friendly. Our visit was during the Covid-19 Pandemic and the staff were regularly disinfecting high traffic areas like the door handles, which I appreciated. They also limit the number of people inside, so since our order was to go, they asked us to wait outside, and they would bring the order out. Fine by us. It was technically Spring, but still chilly out. They brought out my husband's Decaf Americano quickly, which he appreciated as it kept him warm. He offered me some, but he drinks his coffee black (which for inscrutable reasons I find an attractive quality in a man, but it's not how I like my own coffee, lol). However, we waited 20 minutes before the staff member who took our order came out and advised us that they ran out of hotdogs and we could either have all cheese or half cheese and half veggie dog. We opted for all cheese. It took another 10 minutes for us to get our food. The cheese was very plentiful and had extraordinary pull, lol, but it was almost too much cheese (can't believe I'm actually typing those words in that order, haha). I would have definitely enjoyed it more if it was a half hotdog and half cheese corn dog. The toppings were good. The Okonomi sauce was slightly sweet and the Kewpie mayo was creamy and I loved the marine taste of the bonito flakes. Those who dislike fish might want to stay away though. The bonito flakes had a definite fish smell and taste to them. The breading was crispy and I'm glad I got to try the K-dog, but I personally found it overpriced for what it was. The inside is cool looking and it would actually be a great place for a date once this Pandemic is over. Note, the address is on Parkdale but the physical location is at the corner of Spencer and Hamilton. We had a hard time finding it until my husband spotted the sign with an arrow pointing towards the cafe as we crossed Parkdale and Spencer for the second time looking for it. Street parking only.

I had an ice latte after my indigo shopping trip. Very strong coffee for me. Keep in mind I only…read moredrink as treat a few times a month. They have flavour should have tried a vanilla ice latte. Think I like my sugar and milk with a splash of coffee. Staff was really friendly and asked me lots of questions about the book I read. It's a really cute spot wish I was not in a rush after my book trip and could have sat down to read.

I came here for the first time to have a coffee date with my old teacher. I don't usually drink…read morecoffee but this place was so adorable, the baristas were very friendly and they also have vegan options ! I had a date bar which was scrumptious and a mocha with oat milk and my teacher had a matcha ! Adorable atmosphere and lots of aboriginal arb around since it's attached to the NAC

I love this place. Great seating areas upstairs and outdoors. Trendy, sure. Tasty, YES! The food is…read moreso good and I just love the setting. You walk in and are greeted by lovely employees and the baked good staring back at you. They made their own "Twix" bars... I mean, seriously! You have to come and eat their treats! They also make amazing challah avocado toast. But be prepared, this is a BIG piece of CHALLAH! But paired with basil and lemon it was just perfect for our brunch morning. Service is great, and parking is a challenge sometimes, but be patient. It's super clean, super open floor plan, and is just LOVELY all around. The coffee is always good. And I would come here all the time if I lived just a bit closer.

An awesome little cafe! The food is delicious, highlights included the crème brûlée French toast…read morewith a crunchy top and crispy fried eggs, bacon, and salad with a thick slice of country style bread in "the staff meal". You order at the counter and sit, but service was fast and surprisingly attentive. This is a great place to go after a morning hike in Gatineau to enjoy a lunch and a microbrew or two!

The service was OK; but it didn't seem like the staff cared all that much about anything, there was…read morea lack of care. The London fog was OK but nothing special. The staff didn't know why they had a cream earl grey; however, I liked their presentation of the loose leaf tea

This places gets busy around lunch time! The food and coffee seemed reasonably priced. I got a…read moremedium roast drip coffee, which was about $3.

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!

A super cute spot for a coffee and pastry. The lattes and pastry we got were pretty good. Service…read morewas fast. The breakfast sandwich was just okay - maybe cause I didn't add any protein.