Cafe cuisine: the best places to taste it in Ottawa

The Wild Oat

84/100 (1624 ratings)

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"An absolutely wonderful place of warmth and love. I worked at the Wild Oat when I was younger for a number of years on and off and find myself..."

Samuel Ingram Gillmore

"Lots of gluten free options, I was in heaven :) Had a very friendly older gentleman serve us at the..."

Taylor Green

"A wonderful cafe in Armstrong. It is absolutely beautiful and peaceful inside. Lovely staff. Great place to hang out, drink, eat and chat with..."

Sonja Peters

"I've been going to the Wild Oat Bakery Cafe for 15 years!!! This is my favorite establishment in the Glebe Ottawa. The food is exceptional and the..."

Joa Keur

"Lovely people working on each side (bakery and Cafe). The brunch is fantastic. The special, egg sandwich and very veggie crepes are my top choices...."

Jennifer van Oosteroom

"The wild oat radiates with good vibes and yummy smells wafting from the kitchen. I have a love affair with the life bread. You can feel that the..."

Gen Kirk

"The spicy vegan brownie is the best brownie I have ever eaten...."

Bekah Valliere

"They're very high on the Awesomeness Scale. Also been treated well there. Highly..."

Bruce Conway

"Pecan Cinnamon Roll and Coffee. Sit in the window on a rainy..."

Shawn Ladd

"The wild oat for me is more than a beautiful café, is we're I met my other family , so much talented artist's that cares about the vibes of the..."

Aymara Alvarado Lang

"Awesome sandich and soup, relaxing atmosphere and super friendly..."

Andrew George

"Super yummy. Good local foods. Made a special design in the latte. Pizza was a..."

Trevor Pitts

"Awesome food, awesome people and ambiance. The whole family loves it, they have great people like Amanda and JP they always make us feel like..."

Alessandra Smircich

"Great smoothies, friendly staff, fish is a great addition! Great early hours! Everyday visit type of..."

Jason Molases

"I miss those jumbo bags of nuts/oats/seeds... etc. Can't find anything like that in Toronto. Great place, great food, great service. Must say the..."

Lekan Afolabi

"When meeting up for a brunch with my friends who live downtown we sometimes choose this place. It’s a small place but food is always great. ..."

Coco

"This place is just so good all around. Amazing healthy options (the sandwiches are awesome), really good cafe drinks and baked goods. Good for a..."

Sonia C

"Amazing food and amazing staff. They source from their own farm so ingredients are top notch and always fresh. Never had a disappointing meal...."

Jessica Seguin

"I visited this place for the first time today, and it honestly was amazing! I had their special eggs salmon Benedict for the day, and I ended up..."

Sebra

"Amazing place. Was really impressed by the quality of the food (very fresh), the amount of the food (filled my 220 pound boyfriend) and the cost !..."

Smeg Elizabeth

"This is a venue I can go to for casual occasion. The staff is friendly, the food is good and I love the ambiance. I highly recommend this..."

Le Foodie Dog

"I've been coming here for lunch for years. I always get the small bowl for 5.75$ and fill it with whatever lunch option looks good. This comes with a..."

Leah Vininsky-Oakes

"Good coffee and avocado sandwich. Service itself was mediocre, definitely didn't feel like valued customers. On top of it - the sign posted saying at..."

KoalaKouple

"Enjoyed a late lazy breakfast on a recent trip to Ottawa. Enjoyed the coffee. The breakfast sandwich was made on house made croissant which was..."

Coralie

"Love what this place has to offer! Great menu! They need to update their website hours though, as my husband and I paid for parking to find out that..."

Stacy Darlene

"Have a good variety of gluten free options and have a quaint atmosphere. Portions are on the small side. I'd recommend trying if are in the..."

FoodAficionado

"I love going to the wild oat whenever I'm in town, it's very affordable and the food is always great. Definitely recommend it to other..."

Mary-Kate Edwards

"I have tried several of the servings here and they were all delicious. Also it didn't take long to get a meal. And it is a pleasant, friendly and..."

Donald Dunn

"WILD OAT IS SUCH A BLESSING. Seriously, go here, you'll love it. Vegan friendly, vegetarian friendly, gluten-free friendly... just. Friendly. Love..."

Kat Topinka

"Wonderful friendly cafe with a phenomenal bakery! Their scones and croissants of the day are to die for. We have been many times and will continue to..."

Laura

"On a previous Friday for lunch I decided to spin my luck on the old the Zomato wheel of fortune to see where I would end up. First, a Sushi place...."

Michael Suddard

"So fresh and delicious. This place is great, the food, the staff, the atmosphere, and the coffee in beer mugs (exactly how much I need in the..."

Janine

"A must try!!! Loved the experience and loved the food!!! Organic, extremely fresh and tasty. Tried the Benny which I was worried since it was on a..."

Ana Belle

"Good veg options. The Wild Oat has a very good selection of vegetarian options on both sides - the take out and dining in section. Love their bread..."

Diana

"Consistently reliable, tasty food. Whenever I end up in the Glebe around breakfast or lunchtime, I always seem to find my way to the Wild Oat. It's..."

Marya

"Will be nack. Awesome. ..just awesome. ...definitely be..."

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"Super Food, Surly Staff. Wild Oat has amazing food, whether its breakfast, lunch or anything in between. We only wish the Wild Oat staff displayed..."

Tbaglatipton

"Favourite breakfast, lunch and health snack/latté place in Ottawa.. Nowhere else tops quality, freshness, friendliness, organicness, and especially..."

Cerabii

"Great every time. My mom adores the nut bread here and it's definitely made my life easier in terms of knowing what to bring her home when she's in a..."

Dingdong

"Vegerific. Very tasted well presented food. The atmosphere is particularly gluten-free and non-GMO. Go for..."

Eatie Gourmet

"My go to. Every time I walk by this place, I can't help but go in. I love the atmosphere in there, it's so warm and friendly. Every sandwich I've..."

MjstcLsk

"Quality food. The food is expensive but it is made using quality products. Very good food and excellent flavours! You will not be..."

Julia.no.1

"Good!. It's not really my cup of tea but I am a fan of their sandwiches. I always pop in around lunch and think about ordering take out but the steam..."

East End Foodie

"Lots if vegan options at a good price. Had a mango cardamom muffin which was lovely and an americano for under $4. The place fills up quickly and the..."

Tania Pilgrim

"Pumpkin cinnamon rolls are to die for!! I am house sitting down the road from wild oat and have gone in almost daily!! Awesome good and awesome..."

Carrots

"I've been frequenting the bakery for over 22 years and visit the cafe almost monthly since they added it. I heartily recommend the cheese and dill..."

Nikki Diamond

"Absolutely wonderful. Wild Oat was the most wonderful place i've ever been. it was so friendly, happy, and had such a great atmosphere. the food was..."

K

"This place had extremely healthy organic vegan sandwiches that tasted amazing! Two thumbs way..."

Connor McNeely

"Always fresh tasty and friendly...this is MY breakfast..."

Ion Aimers

"Love the food!. I go there every time I can, even though I don't live so close. I'll make a point to go at least once a week after work and have..."

Grace Corona

"Love this place! I go all the time; their mochas are amazing! Unsweetened, but they ask if you want maple syrup! It compliments the chocolate so..."

RM86

"I come here all the time in between classes at Carleton. I usually grab a medium bowl and fill'her up and then get an El-Owaka(spelling?) To go. The..."

Esther

"Good Ol' Wild Oat. I go to this place on a regular basis usually when I forget my lunch at home or happen to be in the Glebe and feel like a sweet..."

Charlotte DeCruz

"You have to try it!!. On a sunday morning, I wanted to try a nice bakery/cafe for breakfast so I came to see reviews on Urbanspoon! It s #1 on the..."

Urbana

"Spelting It Out For You. I had received a gift certificate for Wild Oat as a Christmas present and was excited to try a new place that I had never..."

Just Julie

"This place is so rad, The food and tea are both so good and reasonably priced I would recommend this to anyone for a good sit down sandwich and tea..."

Adam Strickland

"Stopped in for a Saturday lunch with friends. We only had to wait a short while for a table but a little longer for our food. Amazing grilled cheese..."

Jennie

"Converted. Good food. Fair Price. Great Selection. Trendy vibe.The place has character; as do the..."

Better IS Better

"Good food, decent prices!. Love this place so much I have brunch there several times a month. The only downfoall is how small it is... they really..."

Kate S.

"Zippy coffee.. Myself and the kids love hanging out in this place. Great for early before school breakfast when you are so fed up with that routine..."

Gillian Cole

"Casual place to have a quick bite with friends. Cheap, good service and great food. I ate at the Wild Oat twice and enjoyed it a lot. Many wheat-free..."

VC

"One of my favourite restaurants. I love this place. I go about once a month and the staff have always been pleasant. Breakfast on the..."

Rosalee LaPlante

"Best croissant in Ottawa. Perhaps even the best croissant I've had in Canada. The plain butter croissant is wonderful, and the goat cheese rosemary..."

J.

"My favourite..."

Rahim Jiwani

"Get healthy. They have a pretty good, yet quite expensive lunch set out in a hot table. The breakfast and raw pizza are exceptional. Great..."

Joe Sambovich

"Great breakfast! Really healthy food!! I'm normally not a fan of healthy but my friend wanted me to try and it was fantastic!! Best homemade jam you..."

Hang Uyen

"Can get expensive and selection of hot food is sometimes hit or miss, but a solid offering of slow food that keeps us coming..."

Alex The H

"Vegetarian breakfast, lunch and bakery. Good food, great coffee. Generally great staff, but a few may give some "hippie" attitude re:..."

Adam Auer

"Really nice staff at a really cozy environment. Food has been exceptionally delicious. It was the healthiest meal for me this whole..."

Tommy Chan

"I decided to treat myself to a warm breakfast, so I trotted down to the Wild Oat to see what I could rustle up. Once there, I discovered you can get..."

GFG

"My whole family (including teenagers) loves this place. We are big fans of the smoothies, grilled cheese/pesto sandwich, smoothies (all yummy),..."

Julie Smyth

"I visited Wild Oat for the first time today. Beautiful spot. I was warmly greeted as soon as I walked in the door. The decor is warm and inviting. I..."

eHudsonification

"My favorite bakery in Ottawa. Always greeted with happy people at the front desk, great coffee, and fantastic bread. Would recommend their fruit nut..."

Alexander Simone

"Great bakery. In my opinion the best in the area. Their sourdough, multigrain and herb and olive breads are incredible, and I absolutely love their..."

john newman

"Mmmm. Friendly staff, tasty food, what more could you ask for? They have a rotating menu of baked goodies flavours so it’s important to pop in..."

Alice

"They have the best desserts! And have many gluten free options. They will do big orders of desserts for events. I had them do 100 of each dessert I..."

Zenith Co.

"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..."

Céilí McIlveen

"Sooo good the service was very friendly and prompt, we went Sunday morning for breakfast and got there before it started to pick up. Smoothies were..."

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Pressed

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"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..."

Lise Richard

"Great food. Amazing coffee and friendly service. Also, often live local music. The best of the best with a very cool casual..."

Selina Gasolina

"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..."

Jay Bonp

"Amazing food and service! Come for your sandwich..."

Chantal Lafontaine

"Was at Pressed to see Transit Lake (performing the night Pine and Iris were there). Ordered a Hot Italian sandwich - delicious! Great service,..."

Mimma Saffioti

"Went for a concert over the summer, great atmosphere great experience. I've been going back regularly ever since. Great food, great coffee, great..."

Richard Patrick Parson

"Always great service amazing sandwiches amd try the mac&cheese with smoked chicken and mushrooms..."

Firipo Hu

"I've enjoyed going to Pressed for years. Their sandwiches are all tasty, and best yet are the..."

Rina McNairn

"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..."

Carolyne Leonard

"We will be back ! great place , Great people , and awesome Food & music ... Thanks Pressed..."

Adam Running

"Great friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Had a good selection of beers on top of..."

John Cho

"Awesome place, great staff, great food...my new favourite place on..."

Shana Hedges

"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..."

Renée Bazinet

"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..."

Mistert8373

"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 -..."

Peachgirl

"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..."

Delirium Trigger

"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..."

Amy

"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..."

Jay

"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..."

Ott Snacker

"Pre-Show Sandwich. Played a show here on Friday.Ordered the Slow-smoked Chicken with Roasted Red Peppers and Goat Cheese.It was delicious...."

Danielle

"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..."

Jtang82

"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..."

Gerry Corcoran

"Had the goat cheese chicken sandwich, was pretty good. Loooove the sweet potatoe..."

Foooooodmaniac

"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..."

Christine Mac

"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..."

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"Went to brunch and absolutely loved it. Really hip restaurant. Cool concept. Had the big appel waffle plate. Delicious! And the serve yourself coffee..."

Roxanne Sarazin

"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..."

Jacuubii

"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..."

Sastew

"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..."

Dupes

"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..."

Wisemischief

"Great dinner and super comfortable. Very friendly staff, and excellent food - the whole family really loved it. This is definitely the spot we'll..."

Lindt

"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..."

Livia-lourdes

"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..."

D3tsui

"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..."

FoodieGirl

"Such a great spot. Been several times now. The sandwiches are always delicious. Today had their special - curried lamb with raita and greens...."

Curtis

"Great food, shame about the service. Went to Pressed on the weekend. Loved the setting. Comfortable and hip. Ordered two panini, Margarita and..."

Manj

"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..."

Brianna

"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..."

Malookie

"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..."

Connor Rielly

"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..."

SteveB

"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..."

Matt

"A great addition!. There are so few good restaurants for a tasty but reasonably priced lunch. Congratulations! This gourmet sandwich spot hits the..."

Besi

"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..."

Karen

"Nice atmosphere. Interesting selections of sandwiches, baked goods from auntie loo's. Four cheese sandwich tasty. Only thing I would change is for..."

Leah Bartletto

"Really nice place. Very relaxed atmosphere. Sandwiches are pretty reasonably priced all between $6-$10. We had the smoked trout and the 4 cheese..."

Abe

"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..."

Stephanie Jay

"A lot has been said about Pressed already. Praise for the eclectic menu of waffle brunches, sandwiches, dinner plates, fancy coffees and other..."

Ana6

"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..."

Annie Chu

"the ciabatta was perfectly toasted and the combination of roasted red pepper and goat cheese with the chicken was a..."

TheFoodnatic

"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..."

Rachelle

"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..."

Mahomri Palacios

"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..."

Maria C.

"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..."

Haley Wilcox

"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..."

Sarwat Khan

"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..."

Jessica Parent

"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..."

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