Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ottawa

"Simply Biscotti is a wonderful bakery where they have delectable treats and the best Americano coffee in Ottawa. The staff is wonderful and they..."

Jax

"Food was amazing and and quaint spot. Portions were just right. Their banana bread and homemade jam was the best I’ve ever had. Service was super..."

Adam Guthro

"My wife and went here for the first time today for breakfast. Cute place, but small, so go early to avoid waiting. We were both very happy with our..."

Perry Sabourin

"Bison burger is amazing cosy atmosphere & staff made this place a gem in the nation's..."

Allan LaPlante

"If you are looking for a cozy environment with excellent food and courteous and attentive staff... Jak's would be the place to..."

Mike Bennett

"Best. Tapas. Ever. Their bread is amazing, and I could eat their small plates all day every day. I hear they have the best breakfast in the city and..."

Chrissie Be

"Mad love for Jaks Kitchen. Great service, impeccable food...always satisfied!! I'm a creature of habit and although I always get the Classico eggs..."

Melissa Laneous

"Always a great breakfast at Jak's! Thanks for such a great atmosphere and great service as well as fantastic..."

Carole Deschamps Peters

"Really enjoyed our meal, I highly recommend eating here! 5..."

John Thompson

"I just had breakfast at Jack's. Home baked bread, delicious firm meaty sausages and perfect over easy eggs. All served piping hot as the most..."

Gord Bourguignon

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Mark Wells

Raw Sugar

Grow Your Roots Cafe

"The GYR Cafe is awesome. Even if you are not vegan you should try this place. We had a lovely dinner there tonight. Staff were friendly and..."

Sacha Guy

"Breakfast and lunch are awesome. Totally in a weird emplacement but worth the drive. Waited a bit for water which was annoying but food is delicious..."

Bianca LG

"The cafe is so cute, the staff are wonderful and the food is incredible! I had the Mel's Fav panini with fries and a side of fried avocados to share..."

Monica McCue

"My office had our Christmas party catered by Grow Your Roots. I was the only vegan amongst many omnivores, yet all my omni coworkers were so..."

Brenda Wong

"Cinnamon buns are amazing! Great place for a vegan lunch/brunch. Our 3 year old gobbled up his hollandaise biscuit! Staff are lovely - will..."

Sara Nicholls Mathies

"Drove over an hour to eat brunch and cannot wait to try lunch and the new fall menu. Yummmm. I have to admit the latte and cookies were the best I've..."

Claudie Frid

"Wonderful little restaurant and worth the drive to Kanata! Excellent vegan food that will satisfy any omnivore. Well-priced, delicious soups,..."

Eric Macfarlane

"Highly recommend the club sammie with breaded tofu and tempeh... I can't get enough of it with the house chipotle mayo! You've gotta eat here. It's..."

Em Dee Vee

"Absolutely delicious food! We tried and loved a Panini sandwich, the maple tofu, and a buffalo chickpea salad. Took a brownie home for dessert and it..."

Sharon Neufeld

"Finally made it out for breakfast, I had the tofu scramble breakfast and my boyfriend had the breakfast bowl. Both were not only absolutely..."

Julie Lacasse

"So excited that there is a new vegan cafe... And serving brunch! GYR catered our youngest daughter's birthday last Nov with delicious finger foods...."

Stephanie McCarthy

"Amazing Brunch at Grow Your Roots Cafe! I'm gluten free and loved that almost everything had a gluten free option! Everything was delicious! Can't..."

Brittany Lee Smyth

"We went for brunch on Sunday. The food was excellent. The server was very polite, attentive and helpful. We had a short wait for a table which for..."

Jo De Les Jackalopes

"I can’t say enough good stuff about this place. Every food experience I have is delicious. The presentation, the service, the food quality, the..."

John Fritz

"Went for brunch and had the chick’n burger and tofu scramble and both were fantastic! Service was great, lots of options on the menu and the coffee..."

Shawna Tregunna

"Fantastic lunch for our first time eating here! Wonderful food and variety of items on offer. We loved the bright atmosphere and everything was so..."

Tanya L

"Absolutely delicious. This is a must-try for anyone, vegan or not. We were there for Sunday brunch and had the benny with a side of sausage links..."

Elle B

"Come early for the Sunday brunch! Place was full 20 min after opening. Staff is super friendly. Nice variety of both sweet and salty dishes. The..."

Nathalie Ellix

"This is such a little hidden gem! The atmosphere is great and the staff are always super friendly and helpful! Amazing vegan desserts and delicious..."

Davina O'Neill

Lollo

85/100 (4061 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love this place. Spectacular pastries and bread. Great for breakfast or lunch. Love their croque-madame and kronuts. Coffee is always spot on. It can..."

Lori Kerfoot

"Highly recommend this gem! Lovely lunch options....pastries and breads are to die for! A must..."

Sharon Taylor

"I had my first visit on Thursday, June 22 and it was absolutely phenomenal!!! The food, the decor, everything made it a great experience! I will..."

Lucie Carriere

"Les pains sont to die for! Les pâtisseries ohhh wow! Les café succulent et leurs repas indescriptible tellement c'est bon!!!..."

Mélanie Ricard

"Enjoyed an amazing soy latte. One of the best I have ever sipped on here in Ottawa. Thank you to who ever made it..."

Dani Elle

"Fry day poutine... omg you gotta try this. Today's flavor was mexican taco style. Really good it's..."

Julien Hoolio Cadieux

"J'adore votre endroit !!!! La nourriture est délicieuse , de vos déjeuner, vos pains , le fameux sticky bun , la soupe chowder qui est..."

Marie-France Paquette

"I always stop here for a meal when I’m in Ottawa. Food never disappoints. Their brunch menu is really good. Something for those who have a sweet..."

Julie Kelechian

"The atmosphere is very unique,.and the food was very good, well mostly. The honey chicken burner was to die for, so good. The Hawaii-5-0 pizza was..."

Robert Foster

"This place never disappoints. This is my second time here but first time for breakfast and YUUUUUUMMMMMY! The Croque Madame was sooo good.....and..."

Peter Chung

"A nice place for breakfast, brunch or lunch. They are busy so expect a queue, but it's worth it. The service can be a little slow because of the..."

Neehar Arya

"Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Maple vanilla latte was perfect! I really enjoyed my coffee. Almond croisant was good but a bit dry for..."

sepideh shahkarami

"Great cafe and bakery with wide selection of sweet and savoury baked treats. Very friendly service staff that was quick but not pushy taking orders..."

Cuong Lieu

"One of my favourite restaurants in Ottawa hands down. Love their pizzas - lost in the woods and sincerely Kevin are my two favourites. I usually get..."

Adam Payne

Laura Secord

"Bought today a gift set for my mom, they have different choices. Also, nice customer..."

Сашенька Кулин

"Great place of course BUT they ran out of traditional yellow box Easter..."

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Vandana Brar

Happy Goat Coffee Co.

84/100 (1397 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Breakfast

Cheap Eats

"Aside from having fantastic coffee and a great beer selection, this place is almost singlehandedly getting me through my M.A. thesis. Would..."

Drew Mackenzie

"Amazing place. Sad that we can no longer bring our dog, though. It’s hard to get out of the house to study in a cafe when you can’t leave the dog..."

Justin Prest

"It's out of the way but I think that adds to its charm. Nothing fancy but the coffee is so good and the staff are super friendly. Tables and chairs..."

Denis Doucette

"One of the best places in Ottawa! I love everything about it, the coffee, the food and the place overall is really..."

Emilio Huizar

"Love it! Such a European style, different place! So relaxing and cozy! Excellent coffee and sandwiches! If you need a cool place to escape this is a..."

Nevena Stanojevic

"Happy Goat is the best spot for espresso drinks in Ottawa and beyond. Their espresso is truly the best I have ever had, rich chocolatey and cherry..."

Carla Olive

"This is one of those little neighborhood hideaways that other try to imitate. Live music can be played if you can stroke keys on the piano. Ambience..."

Ken Halin

"Great atmosphere. Great music. Great art. Overall, laid back vibe. Don't take themselves too seriously. In fact, the only thing they do take..."

Chuck Page

"Awesome place, great vibes. Where I go to get the best coffee in OT and also my reggae music with Bangarang every month..... check it..."

Garett Bass

"Great place to hang out with friends for coffee, a littke bit far if you bike but worth the travel by..."

Jalal E Din Isfahani

"Loved this place the first time I walked in! Amazing, friendly service every time with some of the best coffee in Ottawa. A best kept..."

Jamie Look

"When I have family and friends visit Ottawa, I always take them to Happy Goat. Fabulous coffee, great employees and cool..."

Joseline Beaulieu

"Stopped in for the first time today and I'm sad at myself for not going sooner! The best coffee I've had in a..."

Kristine Marie

"I’ve been visiting this cafe for few weeks now and it’s a hidden gem (or I wasn’t so aware of 😅) The staffs here are friendly, and the cafe..."

Michelle Lee

"Best coffee in Ottawa, so far. The staff is friendly and I always get a consistent quality in my coffee. Also a great place to buy freshly roasted..."

aruba mustafa

"I wish I could give 4.5 stars! The atmosphere is awesome (I've only been to the one on Laurel), like getting transported into another location when..."

Oliver

"Great selection of drinks and coffee. Cool and sweet snacks. They have a cold tea of the day. This place is a hidden gem. Awesome patio. Friendly and..."

Laurent B

"Had the seasonal dring “toasted marshmallow latte” i would say 10/10 definitely tasted the toastiness. Great space, serene atmosphere. Recommend..."

Kathrienne Chavez

"Super cute shop, one of the only small cafes that actually makes their drinks well! Kind of a weird placement for a cafe, but still..."

Adrianna Jeanne

"Friendly staff that provided awesome service. Truly the best chai latte I’ve ever had! Tried the veggie sandwich here and it’s delicious. I also..."

Yoshuna

"Hands down the best coffee in town! I've been going for years and putting all my friends onto Happy Goat coffee. They sell their beans, which I..."

Al Behman

Le Moulin De Provence K-d

84/100 (1546 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Really nice place, good service. They even found a extra chair in the back for us to sit cause it's Canada day and it was packed. :) Ps. Sophia..."

Kurtis Shepherd

"Tout est vraiment bon et pas seulement les pâtisseries. Personnel souriant, compétent et serviable, ambiance agréable, de l'eau fraîche, belles..."

Gihane Mongrain

"Chocolate Tulip was amazing mousse. One of the best in a long..."

Patrick Thibeault

"I had the carrot cake and it was fantastic. Also had a chance to chat with the owners Karina and Daniel. They were super friendly and welcoming. Such..."

Chris Penny

"Everything was spectacular! Really fresh food and excellent..."

GC Sixtus

"European style cafe that stands out among surrounding coffee chains. Delicious London Fog, almond croissants, freshly baked bread and great choice..."

Anna Cytryna

"Their hot chocolate is the best! I came from Chicago and would love to go back there in the future..."

Liezel Tordecilla-Almanza

"Big shout out the the amazing woman who gave my girlfriend and I treats as we waited in the cold for the rain to stop yesterday night! Saw us sitting..."

Brandon Beimers

"Loved the ambiance! Great people Still eating the OBAMA Cookies. Here looking to order more..."

Cred Dobson

Bridgehead Coffeehouse

84/100 (1322 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Breakfast

Mid-range

"Looking for gluten-free, vegan friendly, organic, and fair trade options? Bridgehead hits all of the above and this local coffee shop chain does not..."

Justine Robles

"After a skate on the Rideau Canal Skateway, I was in the mood for a place to warm up both the outside and inside of me. Since I was in the Glebe,..."

Michael Suddard

Goodness Gracious Cafe

"No exaggeration, the BEST breakfast I have ever had! My husband and I were visiting Ottawa and found your restaurant along our route. The food was ..."

Candice Wood

"I can't say enough about this wonderful café! The food is absolutely scrumptious and the staff and atmosphere are very welcoming. We definitely be..."

Karen Thompson

"High end food served in a cozy home atmosphere. The first time I've had coffee served with with warm cream on the side. First time I've had goat..."

Omer Humayun

"delicious fresh food!! Everything tastes amazing! Must try the fish of the..."

Andrea Ncwana

"Visiting Family in Ottawa and this place was recommended to us. Arrived today without a reservation and was seated quickly. The service and food were..."

Rav Nahal

"Amazing - fairly priced and attentive service. Food was delicious. Will be my new spot for..."

Elise Clow

"I first went to this restaurant a couple of years ago and I constantly want to return! Best breakfast in the city and I have never received service..."

Catherine Gauthier

"Delicious - potato pancakes are to die..."

Sabrina P

"We have dined here many times. The food here never disappoints! If you have enough room try one of their pies! They’re all delicious! Service is..."

Gindinder

"It was my second time at Goodness Gracious Café and it did not disappoint. Both times the service was awesome and the food was fresh and delicious...."

Chief

"While the exterior leaves much to be desired the food and customer service in Goodness Gracious Cafe was perfect for a casual brunch with family or..."

Stephanie White

"My wife and daughter visited GGC a few months ago and have raved about it ever since. She and I went there for lunch today. While we arrived fairly..."

Raymond Conway

"Artsy and tasty. Slightly expensive place but so worth it!! We went there on Sunday and had excellent eggs and juice. Place had a very artsy vibe and..."

SSSerious

"This place is excellent! My friend and I shared the eggs Benedict and a bacon egg tomato grilled cheese today, both were DELISH. Nice decor, handy..."

Ang

"Went there for brunch with a friend, we ordered Goodness Gracious breakfast with french toast and the basic grilled cheese. The portion sizes were..."

Christy

"Best grill cheese in east end. I wanted to try this place for a while. Went there for lunch a few weeks ago. It is a pretty busy place and if you can..."

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"Expensive but delicious. I love love love the breakfast here. It's just hard to justify paying 17$ for a breakfast plate...and that's without..."

Isabelle Paula

"Best-kept secret. I went to the Goodness Gracious Cafe with a party of 5 people this afternoon for lunch; what an amazing restaurant! It can be a bit..."

Amcgowan19

"Was visiting out of town and this place was within walking distance from the motel. I knocked on the window and the owner welcomed me in and brewed..."

Deesha

"Goodness Gracious Yum Yum!. The cook at Goodness Gracious could make a sandwich and soup for me any day! Looking at the menu I could have picked..."

Jen Feeny

"Very high quality food. Small locale but big on..."

Reahpeah

"Breakfast is great! The prices were a bit high, but the value seemed to match. The service is wonderful ( it seems family run). It's a random..."

Mbo

"AMAZINGLY good. Wow.. this place has the absolute best sandwiches and soupstheir homemade ice tea is particularly good. The man who owns this..."

Catherine

"Loved it!. A lovely homey atmosphere & friendly service - best of all, the food was fantastic! Very pleased to have the option of gluten free bread -..."

D. Corcoran

"THE best cafe!. Amazing food! amazing chef! YOU HAVE TO TRY..."

Sammy Leek

"I discovered this gem of an eatery today. The chicken, cranberry, Brie and caramelized onion sandwich was supreme. Served with a 'side' salad that..."

Joanne Parent Purdie

"Amazing!!. Wow talk abour impressed, incredible coffee! Unpretencious little place, at first you think whoa, then you see the menu. Service was..."

Fiona

"Everything we ordered was delicious, the 10+ ingredients salad, the sandwich, the soup, even the ice tea amd limonade were homemade. I'm telling..."

Karine

"GG Cafe is fresh and tasty!. A cozy little café integrated with the Rothwell Gallery so you can peruse the art pre- or post-munching. The café has..."

BrianR

"Pleasant surprise! Had lunch: soup, sandwich & salad all made with FRESH ingredients. Delightful little place; can't wait to go..."

Patrick L.

"Absolutely decadent! I can't believe I haven't heard about this place before. Their brunch is delicious, fresh, new. None of that chain restaurant..."

Julie Monast-Nadeau

"A small breakfast place that was actually open on Canada's day. Parking is available in the back. The service was slow. It took 10 min to get coffee..."

Anna Omel

"We always go here for brunch everytime we go to Ottawa. Try their eggs benedict and eggs florentine. Best breakfast place..."

joel sunaz

"Very tasty sandwiches/service was great/a bit pricy. Worth checking..."

Ollie Serre

"It's a small cafe with excellent food and services. We had free fresh made donut today. Quality whole grain toasts were served when requested..."

A “Z” Z

"Found this place accidentally. I'm glad I did. It's a small little place that has a lot to offer. The restaurant has an interesting layout as I'm..."

M H

"Love this place. We were here for brunch and it was quite delicious. Coffee was some of the best drip I've had at any restaurant. Everything is..."

J-P Pellerin

"I went on a Saturday around 9:30am with one other person after reading the reviews on Google and was naturally a little hesitant after seeing the..."

Ken St. John

Bridgehead Coffeehouse

Wheelchair Accessible

Benny's Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very good brunch experience! Went with a friend and we had the french toast & salmon gravlax. French toast was pretty good - the rhubarb..."

Karl Azrac

"Went to Benny’s Bistro on a recommendation. My friend and I went for Brunch. I had the savory buckwheat crepe, my friend had the poached eggs..."

Sonia Scattarelli

"I’ve been here several times. It’s the best brunch I’ve had in Ottawa (and Montreal even). It’s worth the wait, and prices are totally..."

Magdalena

"I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this small little bistro. Tucked away inside the French Baker (excellent macarons there by the way), Benny's..."

Hoxjennifer

"Had a lovely breakfast, myself the frittata and my friend the French toast! European feel, casual atmosphere, open kitchen. Excellent coffee as..."

Steph

"Lovely place inside the French Baker. Delicious brunch! We had the savoury crepe and the special (huevos rancheros). Both terrific dishes with great..."

Nucleus Solitarius

"Simple breakfast, executed by a master chef, sheer love and affection for his food and life. I have taken all my closest friends and family here. ..."

Hoang Do

"A hidden treasure. Tucked away behind The French Baker, this little bistro is a real gem. I had the pleasure of joining a friend here for lunch..."

Ottawafoodie89

"Lovely service, amazing food. This is a brunch favourite for me. I always order the potato gratin with poached eggs and it never..."

Jeollab

"I love brunch, and this place is amazing! The food combinations are incredible! It is a bit pricey, but defiantly worth the price. I would recommend..."

Tania Sanchez

"Fantastic. Presentation, quality, taste all good. I loved..."

Joe

"Really nice brunch. Went for a nice brunch a couple of Sundays ago. I was really impressed - great flavors, a really interesting menu, nice service..."

Matt

"Innovative brunch menu. Every time we go to Benny's for a weekend brunch, I'm impressed by the menu. The standards, such as omelettes, are reliable,..."

Barb

"Great weekend brunch. I have been to Benny's twice in the past month for their weekend brunch. The middle eastern inspired pickerel was gluten free..."

Locomocodef

"I went to brunch here the other day, and I enjoyed it more than I thought i would! The service was fast and the staff were friendly. And more..."

Anaken

"Discreet charm of the Bourgeoisie. This place is like a sweet warpped in a brown paper- the bakery with its fragrances may distract you as you have..."

Seth BisKuit

"Oh sooo good. Last October I enjoyed the scallops with back bacon, white bean mash and kale salad. The scallops and the back bacon amazing. The dish..."

Rian

"High quality yet simple breakfast. Very..."

Sol Trickey

"Great food, good experience. I enjoyed my recent brunch at Benny's. The menu is short. The coffee is great. Service was not fantastic. I am not..."

Emily Mays

"Amazing ingredients, you can tell the quality in preparation and content. The Eggs Benedict has a perfectly poached egg, with a potato square as the..."

John Lawford

"Benny's should be busier. Dear Ottawa: I think you need to show Benny's more love. The food and service are unique and extraordinary, and yet, after..."

Keysopendoors

"Menu is short and sweet, with nice variations on what would be a traditional breakfast. Great coffee and service. Atmosphere appears somewhat bland,..."

Scott Tattrie

"Beautiful french cuisine- brunch and lunch dishes. Seasonal menu. Highly..."

Adam Auer

"Best place in the city for a high end..."

K

"When you walk into the French Baker in the market, head down the hallway to the right and Benny’s Bistro will be there all brightly coloured. To..."

Bake And Be Merry

"D & I decided we should go for brunch at Benny's Bistro.... it has been awhile. Benny's has a special place in our hearts. We've been going for..."

Locomocodef

"Benny's Bistro has been a hidden gem in Ottawa's Byward Market for years. It's a restaurant I recommend to visitors (and many unknowing..."

Locomocodef

"Our fondness for Benny's Bistro prevailed and so, a little embarrassed, we returned to sample two more dishes. I had the special: panko-crusted..."

Anna

"Amazing brunch! Benny's has some interesting takes on the normal brunch items and does them to a whole new level of yumminess! I would totally..."

Peachgirl

"The waiter was very polite, followed by the waitress who come to check on us (not particularly a happy fella but kept on filling our cups). More and..."

IS Palette

"Though, the service at Benny's is many many times better than what Parisian Bistros are reputedly known for. The Saturday morning we visited, the..."

FoodiePrints

"...delicious plates of food like this salmon cake with poached egg and hollandaise sauce from Benny's Bistro...."

Katy Watts

"My last day in Ottawa. Sad to leave J behind. Decided to go for brunch. Strolled into Benny's Bistro (attached to The French Baker) at 12pm on..."

Russ

"The fact that it took me this long to visit this impeccable little gem makes me very sad. Many years ago when I used to work in the market, I heard..."

Rachelle

"I used to live on Murray street and thought The French Baker was a pet store because of their dog logo 😅🤣. Turns out, it’s a bakery that’s..."

Anna Lim

"While the food is delicious, service from Scott, the owner, was especially impeccable. He graciously explained the specials to us, replaced a glass..."

Thomas George

"Haute Cuisine for brunch ? This small restaurant's food exceed our expectations! It was worth to wait in line (they are popular and their space..."

Giovanna Chavez

"Great little restaurant! Had to wait a bit as we missed the brunch time, but it was well worth the wait. I had the organic mushroom dish and my..."

Celene Tang

"Had breakfast here: Two eggs sunny side up, with bacon, salad and potatoes fingerings. Since they're making everything from scratch, the bacon and..."

Sebastian Bichelmaier

"An uncomplicated menu with delicious food. Start with a croissant and some coffee then order breakfast - wait and enjoy the amazing smell from the..."

Motiejus Osipovas

"Ottawa has a great reputation for delectable brunch spots, but this one really did it for me! The French Baker, a cute Parisian style bakery (as its..."

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