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Cafe Latte Cino
77/100 (1739 ratings)
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"The service and ambiance of this place is wonderful.  They have enormous choice of lunch/breakfast items, not to mention the various types of..."
Neha Sarao
"Update: still LOVE this spot I absolutely love this place. Cost atmosphere, amazing service and everything is great quality. There's just a..."
LydiaEatsOttawa
"The cafe in Orleans offers great coffees and friendly customer service, but the interior is a bit run down with many of the chairs having huge rips..."
Stephanie White
"I love this Orléans café! The food is always delicious, the drinks spot on and the desserts amazing (with a huge selection).Plus it's ..."
Karine
"I really like this place! They have an eclectic menu and the best waffles in Orleans. Amazing service and a very cozy atmosphere. You should go..."
HungryLlama
"I'm usually a Starbucks/Second Cup kind of gal but this location is Orleans' only independently owned cafe so I had to try it. Service was friendly,..."
Jenny
"I'm a huge fan.This is a great spot for business meetings, to work, to meet a friend for coffee or for a nice date with one of my..."
Lara Wellman
"Hey there, We just thought .... Hey there,We just thought we should out the word out there that we are the new (well its been almost 2 years)..."
Susan Fahel
"A little piece of Europe. I love this place. The service is slower than the average cafe, but that's part of the reason I like to go here. It takes..."
Kamil Tracz
"Great breakfast spot! Blows that dump Broadway's out of the..."
Jeff Dunn
"Really enjoyed it. I am a Starbucks regular and was initially put off by the name Cafe Latte Cino, which seemed a..."
Lisa McFoodie
"I like this place. The staff are friendly and the food is good. The service can be a little slow but that is because the food is made fresh. It is..."
Michelle
The Black Thorn Cafe
76/100 (304 ratings)
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"We recently hosted our wedding reception at The Black Thorn and I absolutely cannot rave enough about the service we received. Everyone was beyond..."
Michaela Dren
"Yummy food, delicious cocktails and very good service :) Enjoyed the night a lot. If I wasn't leaving Ottawa tomoro I would go back for..."
Mel Koster
"Nice patio section! They will be relocating in September so I'm glad I got to try it out. Prices were rather expensive but worth the food..."
Jennakot
"Only been here once but would definitely go again! Had the lamb burger with a salad. Very tasty, juicy burger. Service was friendly and attentive...."
Jenny
"The Black Thorn Cafe has been a consistent choice for me for years. I've always enjoyed visiting here and every time, it has been in the summer, so I..."
Marya
"In addition to my last birthday party, I had my first martini in this classy establishment with a great atmosphere. It's quiet and great for talking...."
Rabbitstew45
"Great Brunch. I recently had brunch here and it was delicious. The service was good but the food was easily the highlight. I ordered the smoked..."
Julia.no.1
"My favorite patio in the market for atmosphere. The food is..."
Locomocodef
"Black thorn is one of my favorite spots in the market. the lobster & shrimp salad was one of my favorite dishes, & I love their back..."
Coco
"Good pizza!. Good pizza, lots of beer to choose from. Nice patio too. Service has always been friendly for me.I'd like to see them replace..."
Matt
"Great Pizza. Went here a couple of weeks ago with my girlfriend and it was just a great meal all around.We sat in the patio looking at the..."
Moe
"Meh - Ok. One of the better pub-like places in the market serving sandwiches and salads - nothing special..."
Hi-Standards
"A nice quiet dinner. I dined here with my boyfriend on January 30th 2011. We were having a late dinner and popped in to check out the menu. We were a..."
Meagan H
"Lovely patio. I've come here twice for dessert and drinks. I've gotten the brownie both times which was very delicious but not very big. My boyfriend..."
Sara
"Fresh fresh food! Great gormet pizza! Nice atmosphere. Great..."
Julia Deyo
"Great brunch, fun evenings. Although I have spent a lot more time at the Black Thorn in the evenings, I have to say I like their breakfast the best...."
Ready
"The Black Thorn is a hidden gem in the market, nicely tucked beside the Memories cafe and at the end of a beautiful ally in the Market. At first the..."
Anusha
"During our most recent visit, Jenn's vegetarian friend took us to the Black Thorn Cafe for thin crust pizza. While she ordered something vegetarian,..."
FoodiePrints
"One of my favorite pubs in the city. Love the summer patio for awesome drinks and the food is not the average pub food you get in Ottawa. Much more..."
Annie Boisclair
"At lunch time, the service has been very good, and the food is very good at a reasonable price. The dinner menu seems very pricey..."
Chris S
"Good service, good food,..."
Steve Edwards - Sitivi
"Good breakfast and brunch..."
Rashesh Mandani
Thyme & Again
76/100 (1333 ratings)
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"Been here twice, was impressed both times. Amazing service, so friendly! All the food is fresh, simple and delicious! Can’t wait to go back! Oh..."
LydiaEatsOttawa
"This is a great dessert spot! They have a wide selection of baked goods, especially a wide selection of cakes that you can get a slice of. I had a..."
Sam Nurse
"While I would love to see Mille-Feuille on the menu, I am easy placated by the excellent butter tarts, nanaimo bars, carrot cake, and every variety..."
Mark
"Very cute little cafe. Stopped in for a light lunch and had the soup of the day and a coffee. The soup was very good and came with a nice bun. Good..."
Little Miss Foodie
"Looking forward to gluten-free pizzas, to take home and bake. The old favourites like Margherita or seasonal ones like the Fall Harvest. ..."
Claudine
"I have the soup and salad combo, I would definitely get it again :) it's a really cute place, the staff was nice but they didn't seem very inviting...."
Zoe M
"Close to Tunney's Pasture, where the parking is bad, but the business is good, is "Ottawa's Favourite Catering & Food Shop" as they said on their..."
Kristin L.
"This year, they are offering a ChristmasDinner for two, with all the trimmings! In addition to their full turkey dinners that would serve a..."
C
"A great neighbourhood shop. Service has always been quick and friendly whether I'm grabbing coffee and lunch or take away and treats! Love the bustle..."
SF
"Cutest little place. Thyme & Again is my favourite place to take a quiet lunch, grab a great handmade sandwich with the best coleslaw I've ever eaten..."
Dingdong
"Soooo good! The Lemon shortbread is fabulous. My daughter gave me a gift basket full of Thyme & Again goodies. The lemon shortbread butterfly cookies..."
Inakevins
"Fabulous, except..... My daughter and I have been patrons of Thyme & Again for many years. They catered my sister's wedding. We routinely order their..."
Roo
"Good for quick bite or dessert take out. Went here for lunch a few days ago with my mother. It was fairly busy but they got through people quickly so..."
Christina F.
"Very Good. Thyme & Again is an excellent spot for a sandwich, coffee, and good conversation. All of the sanwicches i've had have been delicious and..."
PleaseStandUp
"So cute!. Delicious food. The pickles and the coffee are fantastic. Sara is the friendliest food server EVER! The atmosphere of this place is very..."
Emily Mays
"Great Cakes. We've had a few different cakes from Thyme & Again for parties and they have been a real hit! All of the cakes we have ordered from here..."
The Dante
"Fantastic egg salad sandwich - especially on the potato dill bread. The desserts are totally YUM, although they could be a bit more generous with the..."
Me
"Good Stuff to Go. I picked up a sandwich and a fruit salad for dinner yesterday for about $12. It was more expensive than heading to other fast-food..."
Jennie
"A decent place for a simple lunch. But when it comes to catering large events (such as my wedding) these guys get 5 stars. Delicious food, impeccable..."
Adam Auer
"Beautiful store and location. Lots of takeout options for breakfast and lunch. Picked up a few goodies after our appointment on..."
Corina Manasseri
"We had them cater our small wedding this weekend. The food was delicious and packaged with care. I really appreciated their attention to dietary..."
Dmitri Tchebotarev
"One of my favourite neighbourhood coffee shops! Love their coffees, baked goods, and seasonal homeware and gifts. Definitely worth a visit! Hopefully..."
Tazmin Mitha
"Got catering for an event. Communication was excellent. The food quality was fantastic. In retrospect, should have ordered more. The finger foods..."
Mcat B
"Super cute, stopped in to check it out on my way to the theater so I didn't buy anything but I'll definitely go back and grab something. Everything..."
Missy-Lee St Martin
"Thyme & Again has been around forever and that's a good thing. Amazingly good quality of food and consistently good and friendly service. Very few..."
Giorgio Huawei
"I've been to Thyme & Again for a couple of years for their desserts, scones and other takeaway meals. The food quality is great and prices are..."
Ali Monadi
The French Baker
75/100 (66 ratings)
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"Aside from high quality baked goods, the French Baker also provides exceptional customer service and outstanding consistency. Many eateries struggle..."
Lexa
"Exquisite quality, excellent service, and elegant taste. The French Baker in the Glebe left a lasting positive impression that makes me want to come..."
Coconutdarkchocolate
"I think those who didn't enjoy this bakery and who have written very poor reviews about it, do not understand what a proper French - as in FRANCE -..."
Waterstreetman
"Good coffee and cute atmosphere, but very $$. I had a raisin brioche with an espresso. I was happy with my order, but it was quite expensive. The..."
Chantal Sarkisian
"Great coffee & wonderful freshly baked bread and treats. Thanks French..."
Antonio Lanza
"A little piece of France in the Glebe. Great coffee and classic French baked goods - including yummy brioche, wonderful baguettes, splendid 9-grain..."
Barb
"If you are looking for a croissant or chocolate croissant, this is the place for you. They serve Illy type of coffee which is great and the space is..."
Francisco Alvarez
"I've been coming here for years. And there are pros and cons. There isn't enough chairs when it's busy. However their coffee and croissants make up..."
Jessica Levesque
"Great coffee, great bread! Their granola is delicious and I cannot recommend more the ham and cheese..."
Carley Rogers
"Solid, if not the go to place locally for croissants and pain au chocolate. Illy coffee..."
Amit Nandi
Cadmans Montreal Bagels
75/100 (431 ratings)
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"Good bagels in the West end. Possibly as good as Kettleman's but service and cleanliness could be better.Worth a try if in the..."
Cal76
"This is my favourite place to go on a weekend morning for a sit down breakfast. It's cozy, smells amazing and, although I'm a bit biased because I've..."
Andrew Brough
"Hello all,Dear customers please take notice that Kettleman's Bagel Co. Franchisee location on Carling Avenue is now operating as "Cadmans Montreal..."
Ranjeev Sharma
"We took longer to reach Ottawa because Ben had to take a short nap half way, :-). Driving long distance can be tiring. We met up with Hao & Xue at..."
Ben And Suanne
"Good ol' Montreal style bagels. Ask for whatever is freshest, because when they're warm they are the absolute best. Get the chive cream cheese and..."
Esther Langier
"The quality of the food at this location is fantastic! I go here daily and I am always greeted by the friendly staff and my bagels always taste fresh..."
Sj
"Could be better. Everytime I go to this place the tables and floor are dirty, I don't think it's too much to ask for a clean table when you sit down..."
Brad
"Bagel Bonanza. Bagels, anyone! Kettleman's is a perfect choice. Fresh, tasty, and flavour combinations that are endless! I say that it's..."
Evisou270
"Oven Roasted Chicken Bagel Sandwich is SOOOO Good!. The oven roast chicken on a toasted bagel is our go to lunch if we are near Kettleman's on..."
One Of Ottawa's Real Foodies
"While not quite as good as the Bank St. location, it's location makes it appealing for those closer to the west end of town for those in need of a..."
Adrian Bashford
Blue Bird Coffee
73/100 (612 ratings)
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"This is a great little local coffee shop that roasts their own beans. There is free wifi, wonderful local art displayed and home made sandwiches..."
Mindee Sue
"Good coffee in a warm, not too noisy place that is spacious compared to other coffee spots in the Byward market..."
Hoda Shawki
"Totally loved the casual vibe. Warm and friendly people. It was a cool place to spend the afternoon..."
Tressa Haney
"Great place! Excellent service, amazing drinks and food. I'm getting..."
Tanya Bracanovich
"Great drinks (I had the chai latte) and a wide selection of salads, paninis and other homemade goods. Great atmosphere that is very conducive to..."
Kira Baskerville
"Les propriétaires travaillent tellement fort pour satisfaire leurs clients...ça vaut le détour..."
Roy Carole
"3 words: Fresh Roasted..."
Steve Roy
"Great place to take a dump!..."
Scott Ellis
"Yummy coffee and such a genuinely warm server who helped me decide what to order! Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to start their..."
Gurpreet Somal
"This is a cozy little (big) cafe. It has a really nice atmosphere with lots of import of beans type decor including a huge bean processor type..."
Crackerjacker
"The space they have is huge for a coffee shop. Great for studying as it's much quieter and less crowded than a Starbucks and of course the coffee is..."
CurvyEyes
"I love this place - seriously, I come here once a week. Awesome baristas, great music, and it's very rarely too crowded. This is my favourite study..."
Shaw Chard
"I came here with a friend, around 7:00. Unfortunately, since our visit was so late, they had run out of almost everything. I felt like having a..."
Monique Kaye
"Came here for an afternoon Latte, and I was actually quite impressed. It wasn't terribly busy. The barista was quite friendly. The beans they used..."
Jessica Parent
"Yum!. Great coffee.. Nice find. Not too far of a walk from any of the downtown market hotels. Funky little place..."
Jensenmartina7
"Beautiful, quiet place. Nothing crazy, good coffee, some snack and not expensive..."
Silvina Monteleone
"Spacious and clean place with relaxing atmosphere. Loved their vege chilli soup. Sandwiches are also good. Large windows and wifi is available...."
Pearl Stars
"Coffee is of course good, but I like this place for other reasons. Pic doesn’t do it justice— the avocado chicken panini is delicious— great..."
Amy Bartlett
"Great coffee shop real authentic coffee shop vibes and seating. The coffee it self was very well priced and taste great. Customer service was nothing..."
marty prouse
"Bluebird Coffee is literally a couple of minutes away from our AirBnB stay in Ottawa. The best coffee so far in Canada. Roasted on the premises...."
John Sherborne
"super friendly staff. and the drinks are really good. I had a chai latte and the size was perfect as well as the flavor. It is concurred but always..."
MarlonBrandov9
"The coffee and sandwiches are good. The vibe is warm and inviting. The staff is nice. The only thing is that when they get busy they have a tendency..."
Laura Hughes
"The coffee is terrible. "Artisanal"? Please. The space itself is really nice - bright, open, cozy, relatively clean. The food isn't bad. Overall it's..."
Andrew G
Le Moulin De Provence
72/100 (1859 ratings)
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"I really like the food and atmosphere of this restaurant. The sandwiches are nice, if a bit unimaginative and I've yet to try a dessert here that I..."
Meaghan Piccolo
"This place seems to get a mixed reception: you either love it or hate it!Yes, it's in the Byward market (and rents must be high). No, it isn't..."
Cal76
"One of the first things you see when you enter the Byward Market - an overwhelming selection of baked goods and Obama cookies (which they are still..."
Hoxjennifer
"Omg, so delicious!! First time to Ottawa, been here twice in two days! Yesterday I got an imperial cookie ("Obama" cookie) and today I returned and..."
JadenJonas
"Get them at Le Moulin de Provence, ByWard Market!. Two posts back to back! I am on a roll… I wanted to share my experience with you on Obama..."
Allermanger
"They have really good cookies and tarts, which were my favorites. As tarts you can try sweet fruity ones as well as salty quiches. Also do not forget..."
Bilge Celebioglu
"ByWard Market was establised in 1826 and it is one of the oldest and largest public market nestled in the neighbourhood of Lowertown. The name “By..."
Ben And Suanne
"Good food, in the hearth of Byward Market. I was there for breakfast and I enjoy my time at the restaurant not being push out after your..."
Michel
"A bakery located at the heart of the ByWard Market. This is known for selling the infamous Obama cookies. It also sells many classic French desserts..."
Montreal Food Pictures
"I spent a month in Ottawa recently. I visited this place several times and each time was served by a charming man who was consistently kind and..."
Katie Lauretani
"Staff are rude and unknowledgeable about the product they are offering at huge prices. Clearly no management..."
A. Ibrahim
"Tasty but overpriced. Bought some xmas cookies to take home and an apple turnover to eat in. The turnover was tasty and the pastry was perfectly..."
George
"The palais royale and the mille feuille pastries are simply delicious, and totally worth the price; I come back all the time to buy them. However, a..."
Maggie
"I've been there twice so far and enjoy their coffee and pastries. The selection of pastries is..."
Chrisc
"Flan. Just had their flan, was delicious, reminded me of my days in Paris. thank you..."
Zofia
"This cozy little bakery has superb pasterries and wonderful drinks. It's no surprise that Obama had to stop by. I highly reccomend their croissants..."
Sandra Brown
"Located on the core of Byward Market, this is a stop for me every time I’m in Ottawa. There is a lot to choose from so be ready to make a decision..."
Amie
"Loved walking around the market experiencing different pubs and foods. Came across le moulin de province. Id say the French make the best pastries..."
matthew white
"Very large and spacious bakery. They have the famous Obama cookies (we got an owl and a unicorn) as well as other well priced treats (the fruit tart..."
sloane rosen
"Place is located inside the Byward Market. They had so many delectable options for desserts. The tarts, buches, macaroons looked so good. I ordered a..."
Nidhi Gupta
"Very yummy, I’ve been going back to this bakery every day since my stay. I tried their chocolate almond croissant and their salmon focaccia all..."
Jennifer Chan
"What an amazing selection of patisserie, sandwiches and salads! A large selection of food and a large amount of seating available both inside and..."
Kenneth Kimmes