We enjoyed the best food and coffee ever, enjoyed a warm welcome and great service from wonderful staff and owner Thank you wild oat , we look forward to return visit read more

We had Sunday brunch here and had a really positive experience. The staff were extremely friendly and we enjoyed our experience. There was a bit of a wait to get a table but we took that as a sign it must be a good place. The ambiance was cute and it was a good breakfast place. THE FOOD: Breakfast Platter: - My fiancé ordered the breakfast platter and be really liked his dish. He found it very filling. It came with eggs, mixed vegetables, toast and jams. Omelette: - I ordered a gluten free omelette with their new gluten free toast on the side and it was the best gluten free bread I have had in a long time. The bread was made out of peas and it held together nicely and I believe it has a good amount of fiber. My omelette had everything in it except the cheese and I found it really good. I think it could have been made with one more egg so it would be more filling but I was really happy with my order. THE DRINKS: Coffee: - My fiancé really enjoyed his coffee because he found the flavour strong and dark; just the way he likes it. Vanilla Latte: - I'm not a huge coffee drinker and I found the vanilla latte very strong. I couldn't taste the vanilla and it didn't taste like a latte to me. The waitress added more vanilla and some sweetener, which made it better but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who prefers flavoured lattes at Starbucks. Would We Return? Possibly if I'm the area. They have a nice menu selection and it's in a good part of town. read more

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Just love this place: best coffee in Ottawa and amazing baked goods. Good prices as well.

Good experience. Service is good. The coffee was tasty . Would recommend it for a breakfast. The place is Cosy and warm

I quickly stopped into wild oat to grab a gluten friendly muffin - I was helped by Kay and she was an absolute pleasure. They were eager to share all the gluten friendly options with me to ensure I got the perfect pastry for me. I think good service can be hard to come by these days and Kay seemed to deliver it effortlessly. Additionally, Wild Oat never fails to delivery on atmosphere, I have never not felt welcomed in wild oat not matter how busy it is and this morning was a perfect example. read more

Cute little bakery with a dine in section that serves hot food. I didn't try any of the baked goods but I came here for breakfast. I ordered one of their sandwiches and it was delicious! The food came out quick and fresh. The staff were all friendly. I'd love to come here again to try out their baked goods. read more

Wild Oat Bakery Cafe and Farm - a plate of food - Bakeries Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I had lunch here today and it was fantastic! I was a bit confused at first because there is a bakery section and a restaurant section. I initially went into the bakery section and didn't see any menu, so I asked them if they served crepes (since I saw pictures of their crepes online), and they directed me to the restaurant section, lol. The sections are separated by a doorway with no door. I got the Very Veggie Crepe ($10). You get to choose either a regular crepe or a buckwheat (gluten-free) crepe and I got the latter. It was a good size and had portobello mushrooms, sliced beets, goat cheese, spinach, cooked onions, and pesto. The garnish on the side was 2 thin slices of pickles, and some carrot and beet spirals. The crepe was delicious. The flavours went together very well and despite having pesto in the crepe, it wasn't overly oily/greasy nor too salty. The crepe was soft, the way I like it (I know that some people like their crepes crunchy, but I don't, so this was perfect for me). You order at the cash, pay, and give them your name. When your food is ready, they call out your name and you come and get your food (although the staff member actually started walking towards me with my food when I got up so we actually met halfway). Staff were very nice and friendly. The place is cute and feels like an indie bakery and café. I love that they have a water dispenser that you can serve yourself (and the water is actually cold). I have to say that the name of this place makes me chuckle because I always think of the expression "sowing your wild oats" when I see this bakery/restaurant, but maybe that says more about me than it does about the place, haha. This place is in The Glebe, so parking is a pain in the butt if you don't live in the area. read more

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Great service! Friendly helpful staff when we visited. We had a very good brunch for a group of people and we needed a quick spot for our large group, which they quickly accommodated. I recommend their cappuccino and anything with jam or hot sauce, both delicious. If you like their breads (we did!) you can grab some on your way out. Lovely place for brunch and baked goods. read more

So cute! They offer tons of yummy and unique options, sweet and savoury. Everything we tried was delicious, the lemon square is *super* tart which I love. The baguette is crispy and soft in the most perfect way. A little on the pricey side but that's to be expected for high quality homemade baked goods! read more

Wild Oat Bakery Cafe and Farm - sourdough baguette, pumpkin roll, cinnamon danish, ginger molasses cookies, lemon square and vegan blueberry pie! - Bakeries Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

- 4 stars out of 5 for: - am all about service w a smile; they have friendly staff here - don't just pass off this place if you're an omnivore like me - they do tasty food and desserts! - today, I had their kale salad w all sorts od seeds, dried cranberries & goat cheese - for dessert, I had their cheesecake brownie (yum! I had these brownies a few times & they are consistently good!) read more

Wild Oat Bakery Cafe and Farm - Enjoy your food at their little patio. - Bakeries Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Busy and vibrant cafe with a lot of vegan and vegetarian friendly options. I came here on Saturday for brunch and tried the cinnamon bun with pecans and crepe with pesto, mushroom, goat cheese, and beets. It was very nice of them to serve with real maple syrup and hot sauce. My friend had a tofu and tahini sandwich. The atmosphere is friendly and eclectic, with lots of plants and featured artwork on the walls. I enjoyed coming here during my stay in Ottawa, and would return again should the opportunity arise. Total bill for my meal was around $15, and for my friend, about $10. read more

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food is good and staff are suoer super kind! unfortunately, the manager is very inconsiderate, dismissive and honesty rude:\ tried to get in contact with them couple of times in person and over the phone and was very much dismissed and was given no second look or thought too. felt very fake. read more

Wild Oat is one of my favorite places for breakfast in Ottawa. You can always count on getting a tasty and pretty darned nutritious meal from here. Get there early - or you'll be in a lineup, and it can get hard to find a seat - although it all seems to work out ok. The décor is simple and cute, the staff are wonderful. Would I recommend: Yes. Our favorite day to go is early on the day of the Great Glebe Garage sale - a perfect start to the day. Would I return: Yes! read more

What I love about this place is their value of natural foods! I like that they give the food a little more bland, so you can add and control your own salt/sugar intake. (This goes for the hot chocolate and crepes). The cafe smells delicious-- layers of warm spices and butter scents. My buckwheat veggie crepe with goat cheese was okay. Nice texture, needed to add pepper and cinnamon! Interesting to garnish the dish with carrot and beet spirals! Love their scones. The chocolate pecan scone is crunchy with buttery flavour and they don't skimp out on the chocolate chips or pecans! I'd come back for the baked goods and smoothies :) read more

Wild Oat Bakery Cafe and Farm - buckwheat veggie crepe - Bakeries Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Ambiance: My friend and I come here some weekends to do some work. It's quite noisy, but nothing unbearable. The only thing is that their wifi doesn't always work. But the service is friendly and I do not have any complaints there. Food: the cafe is great because they offer food and drinks, the perfect mix! They have a selection of coffee drinks, smoothies, alcohol. For food they have soup, breakfast food, and much more! We ordered three breakfast dish to share. The omelette was tasty and very filling and the apple crepe was TASTY! The sweet and sour so well balanced out. I would definitely come back. read more

Wild Oat Bakery Cafe and Farm - Bakeries Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I drink only black coffee, so I know when it's good or bad. The dark roast here is truly outstanding. I don't think I've ever had better. The scone and muffin were absolutely first-rate. Great atmosphere and the nicest staff. One of Yelp's best discoveries in my experience. One warning: they don't take credit cards. I don't know why, because they take every other form of payment. So bring cash, a debit card or a smart phone pay app. read more

No credit cards, No meat - NO Problem! This place is totally awesome. You wont miss the meat. The complete opposite of "art is in" bakery (where all you smell is bacon). I went here last weekend with some friends and we ordered a whole bunch of great food. I ordered three pizzas - all of which were great. individual pizzas are $6. Then I ordered the eggs benedict. The English muffin it sits on was a bit crispy but the eggs were OK. I also ordered the omelette. Both egg dishes were around $12 and they charge $1 extra for wholegrain toast. The eggs come with a very nice side of hash browns. They seem to be popular for their drinks but I did not order any of those. I will definitely return. My only complaint: The music towards the back is way too loud. read more

Wild Oat Bakery Cafe and Farm - Veggie Omelette with whole grain bread - Bakeries Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

The Wild Oat is a warm, colourful cafe and bakery in the Glebe. They make a great cup of coffee and tasty smoothies. Last time I went I split the pear and brie crepe with a friend. It tasted even better than it sounds! Lots of healthy and veggie options here. Everytime I've been it's been packed, but you can always manage to find a place to sit. The bakery next door is great too, I bought a cheap fresh baguette, it was still warm when I got home. read more

Wild Oat Bakery Cafe and Farm - Pear and brie crepe. - Bakeries Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I was in Ottawa for a short visit and Wild Oat came highly recommended by 2 friends and it truly did not disappoint!! Awesome, delicious options. Great service. Knowledge of vegan / gluten free. Quick food preparation and lovely atmosphere. For lunch I had the Wild Card sandwich on gluten free bread (for only $0.75 more than gluteny bread) and it was full of delicious veggies and goat cheese. I grabbed a gluten free & vegan chocolate peanut butter bar for dessert and loved every bite. I actually ended up going back for dinner as I was still in the area while I waited to head to the bus terminal. It seemed to have the best options for me at a reasonable price point. I opted for the Trinidadian Bean wrap sans dairy and in a gluten free wrap. Just as one of the kitchen staff went to make my wrap he asked if I wanted a side salad since I wasn't getting dairy - so nice! He also checked to see if I ate honey since there was some in the dressing. Amazing! The wrap itself was awesome and came with a tasty, spicy sauce. I can't wait to come back here when I'm in Ottawa again!! Cash or debit only - no credit cards read more

Wild Oat Bakery Cafe and Farm - Wild Card sandwich on gluten free bread - Bakeries Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I've gotten cookies a couple times that are either stale or taste like Dahl? Not super impressed

This is my second favourite vegetarian restaurant in Ottawa (after the Green Door). The food is fresh, creative and delicious. I always leave feeling somehow lighter and healthier than when I entered, even after I filled myself to the gullet with their two egg traditional breakfast. However, I would more so recommend getting a salad or soup with the pear and brie crepe, apple ease sandwich or east meets west sandwich. The Wild Oat also has a bakery, small grocery and take out section. The take out area usually has at least one lasagna, curry, soup, chili and rice/quinoa dish available. The bakery stocks organic bread, muffins, cookies, quiche and other baked goods. I recommend the chocolate hemp brownie. It's a little on the dry side, but still very tasty. read more

Wild Oat Bakery Cafe and Farm - Bakeries Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Passed and had the pumpkin pie so yummy not too sweet. Decided for brunch on the last day in Ottawa the budwig was great (a few nuts or seeds on the top could be a development).... have to find a recipe and make my own. Also ordered the nut burger for the trip such a good choice my partner was quite jealous arriving at the airport where I had my sandwich and he was stuck with airport choices. The atmosphere of the place is warm and cosy. read more

As a visitor to Ottawa, it was a little out of my way to head down to visit Wild Oat, but totally worth it! I didn't realise it was half cafe/half bakery til I got there - as I was pretty hungry I went with the cafe side first (I didn't realise there was a buffet and other food around there - but hey, there's only so much you can try in one visit). I had a quick scan of the menu boards - it seemed I'd missed any breakfast/brunch time so sandwich it was! None of the options are explicitly marked 'vegan' so you just have to read over everything carefully and/or double check with the cashier. I had an 'East Meets West' sandwich, expertly whipped up by the sandwich guy, and devoured in no time by me. Tofu, avocado, caramelised onion, tahini, pesto, all sorts of deliciousness - plus the regular sandwich fixin's of tomato and lettuce. Lightly toasted and plated with a cute garnish of apple and sunflower sprouts, it really hit the spot. I had a look through the bakery after that, and as I was going to be hitting the road I had to buy something reasonably transportable (it's a pity, I would've liked to try the buffet options or the vegan pizza). I grabbed a cranberry brunch cookie, a choc-chip walnut cookie and a ginger/molasses cookie for my train-ride home. The muffins were calling to me, but perhaps next time. I hope there is a next time! I'd like to spend a bit more time in the Glebe area too, seems very laid back and cozy. read more

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Fantastic everything, love the place except for the blonde lady that works the cash. Condescending and rude.

Tried this cute little cafe/bakery in Ottawa for breakfast while on vacation here with the family. It was busy and a bit crowded mid-Sunday morning. You order at the cash and then they bring your order to your table. Prices were pretty reasonable and service was friendly but slightly disorganized. I had the wild plate, with eggs, sautéed veggies, home fries and toast. It was very good, although they got my egg order wrong, over easy instead of scrambled, but not a big deal. Coffee was very good. My daughter had a big bowl of oatmeal which she enjoyed. My vegan friend found the selections a little limited, it's more of a vegetarian than a vegan place. She did like the vegan baked goods that they had on offer. Coffee was very good. read more

This is one of my absolute favorite place! I live in San Diego now and always come here when I come back home to visit. The food is fresh, all made there, a lot of organic and the vibe is so great. Such a cozy place! It can get crowded and full as it's not that big. read more

I went here on a Friday morning and was surprised at how busy this little place is. It is super quaint and the bakery attached is also small but has a nice selection of breads. The staff here are so nice and will answer any questions you have. The food is good, the breakfast was so-so. They have a good selection of gluten free options on their menu which is awesome. Note: this is a vegetarian place too. Coffee was good and I like that it is fair-trade and organic! My only complaint is that the cups are really small for the price. Also the chai was, well, terrible. This place is super busy and has limited seating. It's not a place you can grab a coffee and read a book. I would recommend this place however and I will be back for a gluten free sandwich next time! read more

The Wild Oat was recommended by a friend so I went there for lunch. I had the Wild Card panini which melted in my mouth and kept me craving for more. The service was friendly, warm and the atmosphere is very comfortable. I did find it crowded with strollers in the aisles and everyone's bags on the floor and around the tables, but it is a small shop and tables turnover quickly. Some people may think it's expensive, but you are paying for local quality food and they only serve the freshest ingredients. I'm looking forward to trying the home made salads and freshly squeezed juice smoothies. read more

I've heard incredible things about Wild Oat so I decided to check it out for the first time today. Upon entering the man at the counter was friendly, patient and helpful, after a ridiculously long time I decided to try a sandwich called "apple ease" with apples, brie, caramelized onions, green onions and cilantro. I had the option of 3 types of bread, one was a gluten free one I've never heard of, one was multi grain and the other was just white. I went with the multi grain one. The sandwich was a really good size and had lots of everything in it. I wasn't huge on the cilantro but that's ok because I'm pretty sure they're made to order, so I'll just exclude it next time. The brie, onions and apple were great though, it was melty and oniony and sweet at the same time. It reminded me of something you'd get at the Works, without the burger of course! The sandwich was $6.50 which is a steal considering it was very filling, unique and fresh. I've heard their breakfast is amazing so I'd like to try it sometime. read more

My friend and I had a delicious hot meal for lunch at wild oats. We had coconut milk veggies with a vegetarian chilli topped with brown rice and it was a self serve counter priced depending on the size of bowl you selected. Highly recommended! read more

Hempseed brownie, take me now. As a vegan, this place is pretty much my haven when the Green Door isn't cozy enough and I'm in the mood for some Glebe. They've got a great selection of dairy, egg, and gluten free desserts, delicious salads and breads and a little buffet that has some wholesome yummy options. For those of you trying to save a buck, grab some of the day-old pizzas and sandwiches that they've got in the cooler by the cash. If the food is 'expired' you get it for free. I put expired in quotations because it's EDIBLE, and good, and that's what matters. read more

Cute place with surprising vegan pastries - and a selection to boot. The sandwiches are good and the staff is very friendly. Can be filled with those annoying unshowered girls who wear south american skirts with flip flops and like to talk about free-trade coffee & yoga classes. read more

Finally made it here after 7 years of being in the hood. Tried the mushroom gluten-free pizza which was really good and holy crap, the maple pecan truffles are for dying! read more

One of my favourite places in the Glebe. As someone who is lactose intolerant, there are so many yummy vegan options here, and the smoothies are fantastic! Very good breakfast sandwich as well. Would absolutely recommend for any treats or a quick lunch! read more

Wild Oat does a lot in a small space with great speed and kindness from the staff. They do a nice job of having customers order and then bringing orders to your table quickly. We had veggie crepes, an omelette and a very tasty sandwich, and some granola and date-based energy bites to go. A great brunch ...and a few moments to take in some work by a local photographer read more

I had a fantastic experience at the Wild Oat. I was a tad hesitant because my more granola coworker said we HAD to go here, so I tagged along because why not. Turns out I am really glad that I did. I ordered the Wild Card sandwich and it surpassed my expectations. The bread had been toasted (I prefer un toasted) but it was so good I didn't mind. The sandwich had portobello mushrooms, carmelized onions, pesto, goat cheese and beets and a spring mix kind of lettuce and basically a little bit of magic also because it was AMAZING. Definitely worth going to this place and the staff were all super friendly and really warm and welcoming. This place may be vegetarian but I swear you won't miss the meat! read more

Lots of great gluten free options Eclectic menu with lots of fruit options Healthy but delicious Good service and recommendations read more

Nice looking place. Female server pleasant. The male staff not so much, no smiles, lazy attitude, plus arrogance from guy behind counter. He didn't know the difference between a French omelette and the typical diner Canadian version, scramble omelette. I specifically said I didn't want the latter, yet that what I got .....why not just tell me it's not a proper French omelette? CASH and DEBIT only. NO MEAT on menu. Omelette was dry which is why I don't order them. The mushrooms in it were burnt. The cheese almost non existant. The choice if toast was white or Kamut. But in their bakery there were six kinds on the shelves. The jam was great, not too sweet. The bread was dry and bland. The cafe au lait great. My partners sweet potato home fries were very good. The menu for all but breakfast looked interesting. Maybe that's a better bet. At nine on a Saturday morning it was full of seniors. Quiet and nice to sip coffee while people watching. Would I go back ? Not likely but my partner says he would. read more

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Love the energy at this quaint little place! Food is amazing! I feel they could use a bigger location since it's often crowded but otherwise one of my favorites! read more

Wild Oat Bakery Cafe and Farm - Burger on a bed of greens instead of bun! YUM!! - Bakeries Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I love the bakery treats at this place! Delicious. My particular favourite is the black brownie but I've tried other items and it's all yummy yummy. Very cool kinda hipster kinda quaint kinda busy kinda place. Obviously popular! I'd recommend to a friend and I'm a regular! read more