Always a great time at Pressed. Good food, decent choice of beer, great music and lovely staff. And wifi makes it a great place to get some work done. Thanks Pressed.
Great food. Amazing coffee and friendly service. Also, often live local music. The best of the best with a very cool casual decor.
Wonderful time here for Open Mic. I was shocked at how attentive people were to the performers, experienced and inexperienced alike. It may be a little intimidating at first for people who are trying open mic for the first time, but let me assure you, everyone will encourage you and you'll feel at easy pretty quickly!
Amazing food and service! Come for your sandwich fix!
Was at Pressed to see Transit Lake (performing the night Pine and Iris were there). Ordered a Hot Italian sandwich - delicious! Great service, reasonable prices for food. Will definitely drop in again.
Richard Patrick Parson
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Went for a concert over the summer, great atmosphere great experience. I've been going back regularly ever since. Great food, great coffee, great service. Thank you.
Always great service amazing sandwiches amd try the mac&cheese with smoked chicken and mushrooms yum
I've enjoyed going to Pressed for years. Their sandwiches are all tasty, and best yet are the waffles!
I love everything here but SO wish they did an all day breakfast! They smoke their own meats and mushrooms for sandwiches they are exceptional. This is the perfect spot to read and have lunch.
We will be back ! great place , Great people , and awesome Food & music ... Thanks Pressed !!
Great friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Had a good selection of beers on top of it.
Awesome place, great staff, great food...my new favourite place on Gladstone!
Great atmosphere, yet can get very crowded weekends during the morning. Waffle brunch on the Weekend is a must. Sandwiches are good quality for price paid and costs associated with other menu items are reasonable. This venu often hosts events on a pay what you can basis.
Great food and awesome service; this was our first time visiting this place and already I can't wait to return. I have so many other menu items on my wish list.
The waffles on the menu sounded so good and there were so many savoury options! The waffles at were really good and the service was pretty fast too - especially when we saw the huge line-up after us.
I was the kind of person who never understood why anybody would want to order the same thing at a restaurant everytime they went.
Until I had the southern style chicken and waffles at Pressed.
I've had them 3 or 4 times now and each time its an experience. Simply one of the best breakfasts I've ever had. The place is really cool and the staff is very friendly. When we first started going you'd order your food at the register, pay, and then have your food brougjt to the table. So when you were done you could just leave a tip and be on your way. Now its more traditional and you have to wait for your bill after your meal. No big deal but the setup before was so nice and quick. Definity still worth going for those amazing waffles!
Interesting little cafe! It is definitely one of a kind, with one of a kind staff. Their food combinations are unique, but you'll still find old favorites. I haven't been enough times to comment on the consistency of the food, but its a nice place to sit and chill.
Great sandy, small choice of draughts on tap but I liked the selection nonetheless. Have tried several sandwiches on the menu and have yet to be dissatisfied
Came here for Sunday brunch around noon. When you walk in here you order at the counter, they give you a table number and you select your table. Your food is brought to you when ready. There seemed to be just enough tables to accommodate everyone coming and going which was fortunate. I ordered the margarita sandwich - smoked grape tomatoes, mozzarella, and olive tapenade for $8 I believe. The tomatoes gave the sandwich a nice flavour. The tapenade wasnt overly olive-y which I appreciated. It was a little light on the mozzarella but that worked. The bread was slightly crunchy and very filling. It came with sweet potato chips which were tasty, but half crumbs unfortunately. The music and surrounding conversations forced me to speak with a raised voice which was a little annoying. Overall pretty decent food/experience and a fine value.
Pre-Show Sandwich. Played a show here on Friday.
Ordered the Slow-smoked Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers and Goat Cheese.
It was delicious. The Sweet Potato chips are amazing and the staff are very friendly and helpful.
Will be going back for more!
Had a late lunch, tried the chicken sandwich. Overall it was good, but nothing amazing. Caught a glimps of their waffles. Will have to go back to try it.
Very high quality with unique offerings.. We tried Pressed out for breakfast on a whim one morning. It's a very...hip place shall we say but they have a surprisingly varied breakfast offering. the Jhuevos Ranchesor waffle I had was fantastic and cooked perfectly. it was $12 but was so filling I can probably skip lunch today. Highly recommended if you want to try something different.
Had the goat cheese chicken sandwich, was pretty good. Loooove the sweet potatoe chips!
Absolutely delicious!!! Walked over today to grab their chicken sandwich for dinner. Made fresh while I waited. It was unreal! Still warm when I got home. Perfect amount of garlic mayo with goat cheese and red pepper. The sweet potato chips (made on site) were the perfect side. Light, crispy with a hint of salt. I will be going back here for sure!
Great Spot!. This place is a diamond in the rough. The neighborhood its located in is not exactly fancy with cool shops or big time buildings but there is something about this place that feels welcoming. I went for brunch and ordered the Eggs Benedict on a waffle. It was delicious. Coffee was bottomless. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu!
Went to brunch and absolutely loved it. Really hip restaurant. Cool concept. Had the big appel waffle plate. Delicious! And the serve yourself coffee bar is pretty neat.
Had the smoked trout sandwich with lemon dill aioli and avocado for lunch today, and I would definitely hit it again. Good portion with a great trout taste, and with that aioli? Nothing wrong with it. Plus the owner was out and about making sure everyone was doing ok. Great spot for lunch... and I hear their gourmet waffles on sat/sun are the bomb
Beef Brisket. Just had the brisket sandwich. Meat was amazingly tender. The sandwich had the perfect mix of sweet, spicy, crunchy and saucy with an undertone of smokey. Need I say more? So. Delicious. The fact that this place clearly cares about food, where it comes from and the impact it has on the world is an added bonus. Worth every penny.
Great find. Luv this place. I always make time to visit when I'm in town. Staff is always pleasant and helpful.
A great menu for vegetarians and non.
Waffle Brunch was awesome. Among the three of us, we had the Hangover, Florentine and Benedict - all of which were great. Service was really nice and the bottomless coffee was very good quality. Two thumbs up; definitely will go again.
Great dinner and super comfortable. Very friendly staff, and excellent food - the whole family really loved it. This is definitely the spot we'll return to when visiting Ottawa. Close to downtown, neighborhood parking available, and a great relaxed atmosphere.
Went here for the first time with a friend. I was surprised at all the complaints about service- our server was very friendly and prompt! Food was delicious and the coffee was good. Definitely going again!
We Need More Places Like This in Town. QUICKIE - I've been to Pressed many many times over the last year. The service has always been great (even when I bring my hyper toddler) but it's the food you should go for. I've had everything on the kid's menu (toddlers are picky), a whole lot of sandwiches, soups, and the chili. LOVE the beef brisket chili. Would kill for the beef brisket chili. Go check it out night or day, and enjoy.
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Simple, yummy, a must try!. I have been too pressed to many times to count, for brunch, lunch and dinner. I love it! I love the space; I love the food and its quality. The place is definitely aimed at hipsters, which I am not, at all, but can find the charm in the space and look beyond the scarves, tight pants and oversized black frame glasses! The owner is great and friendly and staff is always there to please you. Everything is made in house and the owner tries to have as much local products as possible and that on its own is worth a lot. I give Pressed a BIG must try! Though I had gone for brunch before I had never done the waffles, and have finally done it. I have gone a few times now and they are simply delicious, the price is right, the flavours are all there, it’s simply delicious. My only complain about the waffles is that often the eggs that are suppose to be poached and have a runny yolk, don’t. I love the yolk and the fact that most of the time at least one of the eggs is not runny makes me a little sad. But beside that, and even without the runny yolk, this place is great!
Such a great spot. Been several times now. The sandwiches are always delicious. Today had their special - curried lamb with raita and greens. Wonderful. The owner and the rest of his staff are all lovely. Additionally, it's a cool space, relaxed vibe and great music.
Great food, shame about the service. Went to Pressed on the weekend. Loved the setting. Comfortable and hip. Ordered two panini, Margarita and Falafel. It took 24 minutes to get the sandwiches. The cafe wasn't busy and for sandwiches that are already pre-made this is a very long time. The couple sitting behind us waited 20 min for their sandwich only to be told that the second sandwich was on the way. It arrived about 10 min later.
The sandwiches were great. This place has a great feel and obviously prides itself on sourcing local ingredients and serving a quality product.
It was a shame that the service was so slow. Will definitely go back and give it another go.
Great food and cool music!. Went to Pressed on Sat night, really cool Afro-jazz music from the Stimela Project, and the food was great! Had the chicken sandwich which was fantastic. Everything cooked on site, but one comment- food in the window makes it seem as though sandwiches have been there awhile or come from somewhere else; would suggest they don't put them out but make them on the spot, since they are all home made anyway! Home made sweet potato chips also delicious!!
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Impressed with Pressed.. This place is fantastic.
The atmosphere is simple and cozy. You order your food and pay up front, and they serve you at your table. The staff were friendly and took the time to answer all our questions. The food came quickly and was very, very good.
My husband and I both had Tuscan sandwiches and this absolutely incredible potato salad. The potato salad alone is worth going back for, but the sandwiches were delicious. Prosciutto, fresh mozarella, basil, smoked tomato, black olive tapenade... the olive tampenade was a little strong, but the prosciutto was salty and bacon-like, and the smoked tomatoes were a really nice touch. They served the sandwiches with sweet potato crisps that I think they should be selling by the bag, they are so good. We finished our meal with dessert; hubby had a Nanaimo bar, and I had the butter tart bar. The Nanaimo bar was the best one I have ever tasted. The macaroon base was chewy but crumbly, and the vanilla cream was silky and sweet... so good. The butter tart bar was wonderful. It was not too sweet, had plenty of raisins and the pastry was just right. We didn't know what to expect, but boy are we glad we took a chance on Pressed.
This place is good. It's a little pricy but well worth it, the staff is friendly and the food is all of very good quality and tastiness.
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Great place in a crazy location. What's this neighbourhood called anyway? I see Urbanspoon classifies Pressed as in Centretown. More of a dead zone between Centretown and Little Italy. Whatever it's called, Pressed is probably worth the trek over.
On our recent first visit, my wife had the caprese sandwich or whatever its called, while I had the brisket sandwich. The meat on mine was fantastic, with a very good sauce that had good balance. The bread was great, which is particularly impressive given that the sandwich is made ahead of time and then grilled upon order. This last point was my only issue - some parts of the inside were still cold. Hey Pressed, consider turning up the fridge case a notch, or nuking the sandwich for 15 secs before grilling to take the chill off. Aside from that, great 'wich.
My coffee seemed a bit odd on the recent visit, though. It was good enough, but tasted sort of Tim's quality. Normally these small cafes like their coffee to be big, bold and from some micro-roaster. This cup tasted more Nescafe than Bridgehead. But if there were beer, who would need coffee, and some beer taps are apparently on the way - the Kitchisippi guy was even there during our visit. Hey Pressed, me again - throw a Beau's tap in there as well and I promise I'll never drink your coffee again.
Great New Sandwich Place. We have been to Pressed 3 times since it opened in December. It has great sandwiches and some tasty desserts (some gluten free). The service is friendly, but they are still working out some kinks. Once that is resolved, it will be fantastic.
A great addition!. There are so few good restaurants for a tasty but reasonably priced lunch. Congratulations! This gourmet sandwich spot hits the mark, delicious panini and coffee, relaxed and attractive ambiance. Worth the trip out of the usual downtown circuit.
First Visit to Pressed. I love this place - the look of it is really cozy and quirky, making good use of used stuff. And the food was terrific. I had a smoked chicken panini and coffee and both were truly fine.
I will definitely go back. It's like an oasis in the middle of a lonely-looking neighbourhood.
Nice atmosphere. Interesting selections of sandwiches, baked goods from auntie loo's. Four cheese sandwich tasty. Only thing I would change is for multigrain bread.
Really nice place. Very relaxed atmosphere. Sandwiches are pretty reasonably priced all between $6-$10. We had the smoked trout and the 4 cheese which were served on paninis and we had a side of Mac and Cheese. All was good quality and nice and fresh ingredients. The staff were really friendly and helpful. Will definitely be going back!
Just a skip and a hop down from Bank street on Gladstone lies Pressed, the fantastic little cafe/bakery/sandwich shop. Strolling inside, our eyes were attacked by what I’d call ‘the most random of things’…seriously, there were masks, pieces of art, and some decor I would not have expected to see. Also, the benches for the seating area were (I’m pretty sure), church pews, but honestly I think every random bit just added to the overall atmosphere of the place. Walking up to the counter, we took our time looking over the menu and asked the gentleman who worked there a few questions before ordering. He was a bit unusual, but he was none the less helpful in our panini picking process, and by the last bite we were satisfied with our choices. NOW on to the food!
A lot has been said about Pressed already. Praise for the eclectic menu of waffle brunches, sandwiches, dinner plates, fancy coffees and other beverages. Words like hipster get thrown around rather freely. In my half-dozen visits, the service has ranged between delightfully personal to raggishly grumpy. Is my latte supposed to have gunk in the bottom? And, yeah, the decor is a little value village hipster chic, but the church-pew and recycled school desk seating is not so uncomfortable that you can't crank through 10 pages of your novel before your butt goes numb. And other than during waffle weekend brunches you can usually find a quiet seat with an outlet. But the food at Pressed has personality. This isn't just any sandwich place. I'm partial to the wild boar, which comes with sweet potato chips and a pickled bean. It's good. And homey. But...the cynic in me has to ask, is Pressed trying to be different at the expense of being really good? Do I really want to eat a pickled bean, or
As soon as we walked in, I knew that this was going to be a wholly satisfying experience. It's a small but mighty kind of establishment, and one that has a whole lotta soul.
the ciabatta was perfectly toasted and the combination of roasted red pepper and goat cheese with the chicken was a winner.
Wow, I love this place! I went here for lunch expecting to try and soup and salad, until I saw it - gluten-free bun available - yay! So I indulged in the most sinful sandwich on the menu, slow-smoked beef brisket with caramelized onion and aioli. Although that dish with it's side of sweet potato chips and spicy pickled green bean would have been more than enough food, I couldn't help but get the ceasar salad with bacon bits to start. Oh, and a B. Goods ginger cookie for later (it was made with spelt, how could I leave it behind!?). My husband had the margherita sandwich, basil, tomato, fresh mozzarella and pesto. Also a winner. The toughest part was having to go back to the office when I was done eating. Space is open, airy and bright with church pews and couches. It's the kind of place you just want to stick around and sip lattés all afternoon. Service was awesome, food delicious but sandwiches pricy. Sandwiches range from $6 to $13. www.pressed-ottawa.com 750 Gladstone, Ottawa 613-6
Great place to have brunch. They have a large selection of unique savoury/sweet waffles. The atmosphere is very relaxed and the quality of food is quite good. The wall art is always changing with different artists work being displayed.
Very nice place for brunch. Cozy, staff are pleasant. Waffles are really good. Lots of options with eggs but they all do come on a waffle or sandwich. No low carb options. Overall really enjoyed our breakfast here.
Staff is very friendly.
I really like the atmosphere.
The maple late is so so nice. Not overpowering, still the taste comes through.
The food is amazing as well. The spicy Italian sandwich was all that i needed to make my day better. It comes with a good portion of salad and chips. The plate was 14$ and worth it.
I'll be back again for sure.
Nice, bustling place for a brunch. There was a bit of a wait as the place was busy but worth it. The waffles were delicious; we got the chicken and apple ones, and the accompaniments were great too. Even the coffee and tea tasted better. Service was pleasant and food was served fairly quickly. Overall, wonderful vibe and good food, would go back. [Like if you find the review useful!]
I had the hangover waffle which was topped with smoked brisket, gravy, and cheese curds. The waffle didn't really work well flavour wise, or texturally, but the individual elements were okay. The smoked brisket was lacking smoky flavour, and it could have used a little more gravy.
Service was great, but food was just okay. It's a busy spot for Sunday brunch, and I don't think I'd be willing to wait for a table again, but it was an okay meal.
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and first place in Ottawa to accept btz! I loved my food and experience here. I tried the vegan poutine and it was so worth the price! Friend had the South waffles which were also delicious. Fair portion sizes. Would definitely come again!
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