No.70 Cake is a little bakery in an industrial part of town. It is Asian-owned and they make…read moredesserts that are less sweet than traditional desserts in North America. They have cakes, including Mille Crepe cakes, cookies and squares. Their desserts come in cool flavours like Earl Grey, Black Sesame, and Yuzu. They opened sometime in 2022. I got a slice of their Yuzu Cream cake, admittedly because it was on sale, lol. It was only $3.99 a slice, while all the other cakes were in the $6.99-$9.99 range. The slices are pretty small, so I did find the regular prices...er...pricey, haha. However, that seems to be the trend these days. Everything is pricey. The cake was delicious. Both the cake and the whipped cream frosting were light and airy and not too sweet. It had a subtle yuzu flavour. I would definitely recommend No70 Cake if you like cake but find conventional cakes too sweet. Service was courteous and quick. There's free parking in the plaza parking lot. Two spots are reserved for No70 Cake customers. Most spots are reserved for certain businesses, but there are a few free-for-all spots too.

Menchies is my all time FAVORITE frozen yogurt place!!!!!!! The food: STUNNING! The service: EVEN…read moreBETTER!!!!! The vibe: GORGEOUS!!!!!!!! The food was absolutely delicious I would one THOUSAND percent recommend, the employee working there was super nice! GO. TO. MENCHIES. NOW!!!!

Menchie's never disappoints! We have not been to Menchie's…read moresince COVID, so we decided to go last Sunday, and we were definitely not disappointed! Side note: It is a little expensive :) -------------------------------------------- Food: 5 | Service: 5 | Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Frozen Yogurt Mochi, Oreo Cookies & Cream Cheesecake, Classic Cheesecake, Wild Strawberries & Cream Cheesecake

These are the most delicious, exquisite and tastiest cupcakes I have ever tasted. They are really…read moreso gorgeous however that you hate to eat them. Ozzie is an incredible baker. She is kind and generous with her time in answering any questions. Highly recommend. Check out her designs at @ozzies_cakery on Instagram or Facebook

From the owner: At Ozzie’s Cakery our cupcakes and cakes are more than delicious treats; they’re works of art,…read moremeticulously handcrafted with attention to details. Everything that comes out of our oven is made from scratch using all butter and fine ingredients. We turn our cupcakes into stunning bouquets of floral arrangements using our signature buttercream, which is moderately sweet with distinctive flavour of pure vanilla. Our artful approach to cupcake decorating has made our customers to repeatedly express that our cupcakes and cakes are “too beautiful to eat, too delicious not to!” If you are looking for stunning visual displays for your wedding, celebrations, birthday parties, corporate luncheons, or any kind of ceremony, you are in the right place. We guarantee you that our products would be your show-stopping centrepiece. Our artistic creations make a delightful experience for you and your guests that pleases the senses and leaves a lasting impression.

Everything what Eastern Eruopean need.... amazing staff and food. Very clean place…read more Very odd place to be but when you find it once it is easy later. Cosco gas Skela shopping :D

This is a store that sells Eastern European foods. They have shelf-stable items, baked goods, a…read moredeli, and on days that their kitchen is open they serve hot prepared meals. Since we are in the midst of the Covid-19 Pandemic, their kitchen is only open Wednesday-Sunday, but apparently during regular times, their kitchen is open every day. I was interested in trying some burek, or other savory treats, but their kitchen wasn't open when I went on a Monday, so I just picked up a slice of cake. I initially ordered the "Ferrero Cake", but the lady working there recommended the "Russian Cake." I love all cake, so I took her recommendation. It was $4.49 a slice. The cake was really light and the cream was fluffy and airy. I loved it. I don't like thick and dense cake. The cake was topped with a small piece of strawberry, a single blueberry and a single blackberry and a small piece of chocolate shaped like a leaf. I look forward to trying their other desserts. The lady serving me was the owner. She said she and her husband bought the business and moved the location of the store (it used to be further north on Merivale in the Carlington area). She was friendly and encouraged me to come back when their kitchen is open. The store is brightly lit and looks very clean. I will be back. The store is in a strip mall. Lots of free parking.

I'm trying to cut down on sugar and I don't normally have a sweet tooth, but of course, I've…read moresuddenly been craving sweets. Figures! Maybe because I know I should be cutting back. We always want what we can't have, right? I decided to look into Carb Free Baking Co., who were behind the Carb Free Cafe that used to be in the Byward Market. I had eaten there a few times while I was doing keto and it was always great. I know they have places where you can buy their products, such as Fitness Depot at Trainyards and Johnny Farina's downtown, but they're a bit of a drive for me, so I was happy to find out they deliver. I think you can also pick up in Nepean during certain hours. For others watching their carb/sugar intakes, there's no nutritional labels on the products (some are on the website), but there's a list of common ingredients on the website, which includes almond flour, coconut flour, whey protein powder, all nuts, erythritol as a sweetener, eggs, cheese, coconut and MCT oil, vanilla, cocoa, lemon juice, and various sugar-free syrups. All products are sugar-free and gluten-free, and 5 carbs or less per serving. Though it doesn't always specify how much, note that fat content is high, as they're meant to be keto-friendly (i.e. high fat, low carb). So don't judge me, but I went a little crazy with the purchases. I bought 4 slices of banana nut loaf (2 orders of 2 slices each), a 4-pack of maple-pecan cinnamon buns, cookies 'n' cream cake (2 slices per order), and a variety pack of donuts (6 donuts). Don't worry, I shared with my husband :) We put them all in the fridge right away so that they wouldn't get too warm and melty. I also stuck two slices of the banana bread in the freezer for future cravings. I warmed up one of the slices just slightly as a rich and delicious breakfast that kept me full for quite awhile. The maple-pecan cinnamon buns were wonderful as a warm breakfast or snack as well. They're smaller but decadent. The dough is just a bit salty, as I believe they use fathead dough (made with eggs and mozzarella), but it wasn't too salty and balanced the sweetness of the icing. The cookies 'n' cream cake was so good, even though I don't even normally like cake in general. Not too sweet, great balance between the chocolate chips and cookie parts and the cream. The husband really enjoyed this one! The donut flavors change weekly, but the one we got had Dynamo Nanaimo, Lemon Drop, Chocolate Peanut Butter, Hazelnut Crunch, Chocochip, and Strawberry Fields, all pretty self-explanatory. Notably, the Lemon Drop quite tart and refreshing (also comes with a slice of fresh lemon on top), and I liked that the Dynamo Nanaimo came with a piece of a Nainaimo bar on top that was really good, but the Chocolate Peanut Butter was my favourite. It also came with a piece of a chocolate peanut butter cup on top that I could've easily eaten a ton of! The Chocochip was definitely the plainest, the Hazelnut Crunch had a hazelnut in the middle but otherwise didn't have much hazelnut flavour, and the strawberry fields was nice but faint as well. Since they're specialty products, they're definitely not cheap and rang me up just over $100 (including tax and $9 delivery). Even still, I was happy to pay it! They're delivered the next day by Gopher, a third party, and I think some if not all are previously frozen, but it didn't affect quality whatsoever. Everything was so good and really satisfied my cravings for awhile (I swear I didn't eat them all at once).

There are a few Tim Hortons in the same area of Merivale, but I do enjoy going to this one most…read more It's tucked away in the industrial area of Merivale and can get busy when the workers in the area are on lunch. But the staff are friendly and quick to complete orders, the place is decently clean, and no matter how busy it is, I always am able to find a spot to sit and devour my donuts while I wait for the bus. This is keys especially during the winter as the bus stop sits right in front of the place.

From the owner: Located at 1910 Merivale Rd, Nepean, ON, Tim Hortons is the perfect place to go for freshly brewed…read morecoffee. Our coffee is made with 100% Arabica beans, sourced from the world's most renowned growing regions. We also offer specialty beverages including lattes, cappuccinos, espresso, iced and frozen coffee, hot chocolate, tea and real fruit Quenchers. Grab a quick snack or delicious meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner.  Enjoy our freshly cracked Canadian eggs until 4pm. Try one of our delectable baked goods; cookies, muffins, Timbits, and donuts including our delicious Dream Donuts. We also offer a range of soups; Chicken Noodle, Cream of Broccoli and Chili which goes great with our potato wedges made with Canadian potatoes.

So "Take Another Bite!" first opened up in Manotick and I first experienced their food when they…read morecatered an event at my work many years ago. I'm rarely in Manotick, so while I remembered that they were good, I felt it would be unlikely that I would visit their Manotick cafe. Then they opened up a second location in Ottawa in an industrial park on Colonnade, which was much closer to home than Manotick for me. It still took me a while to make it there, but I finally did. It's a cute cafe inside, despite being in an industrial park. They sell drinks, baked goods, soups, ready to eat meals and refrigerated/bake at home meals. They are primarily a caterer, but it's nice that they have a storefront where you can grab some lunch or snacks and even dine in. Baked goods are on the pricier end like $4 for a Nanaimo Bar or dessert square. Entrees with a side salad are $10-$12 but the portions are pretty modest. However, their food is good and healthier than greasy fast food ;) I've had their sandwiches, which are tasty but way too much mayo/sauce for my liking. Their desserts are also very rich, lol. Their lasagna is good (and not too saucy). I also liked their broccoli salad (which didn't have too much dressing, which is a common compliant of mine when it comes to broccoli salad, as most places drench it in mayo). You know I love those hidden places in industrial parks, and Take Another Bite!, Ottawa location, is one of them. Free parking in front of the cafe.

Mike at Take Another Bite was professional and helpful as we prepared to cater an all-day event…read morethis fall. Two meals and coffee service for the day with a variety of food intolerances were prepared and delivered on time and enjoyed by everyone. Happy Goat coffee served (the best!) and baked bread and desserts so wonderful. The prices and service were the best I found for a homemade tasting caterer.

Y'all know how I love baked goods and am always on the hunt to try new bakeries/new-to-me bakeries…read more I grabbed a few sweets from Chateau Pastry and they were good. Chateau Pastry is a Middle Eastern Bakery. I was really disappointed that they don't carry znoud el sit, but they had a good selection of baklava. I got 2 pieces which were $0.75 each. They also had a small selection of cakes, and I got a slice that looked like a Swiss Roll with caramel, strawberry and cream filling with a layer of white chocolate on the outside and crushed pistachios sprinkled on top ($1.75). The cake was delicious! I loved the combination of caramel, strawberry and cream filling. The white chocolate on top gave it that something extra, and the pistachios gave the cake a contrasting crunchy texture. The cake itself was moist and airy/fluffy. I would definitely get this cake again. The baklava was also good. It was less sweet than baklava at some other places, which I liked because I don't like overly sweet desserts. The phyllo was nice and crispy and the filling was nice and nutty. The bakery is really small and utilitarian looking. It's not the type of place where Instagrammers would flock. The man serving me was soft-spoken and polite. The bakery is in a strip mall. Same strip mall as Prince Ali (Middle Eastern meat pies) and Aiyara Thai Cuisine. Lots of free parking.

My family has been a loyal customer to Gaby (pastry chef) for years. We have his Christmas cake…read morelog every year for Christmas. My favorite cake is the hazelnut cream cake.