TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Ottawa - Updated November 2024

Bread & Sons

87/100 (1554 ratings)

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"I love this spot! The breakfast croissants are to die for. The staff are super cheerful. The salads are great for a weekday lunch. I have never had..."

Felicity Feinman

"This place had phenomenal vegetarian food options, wonderful beverages, and an excellent music selection. It’s more of a stop and go place as there..."

Brandon Paul

"Great pizza (though cold - not sure if there was an option to heat it up). And five stars for the tempeh in the tempeh sandwich - the best darned..."

Magdalena Miłosz

"My favorite bakery - if not eatery - in Ottawa. Food is always flavourful, fresh and well made. They also aren't afraid to get creative and..."

Sean McDonald

"Friendly staff, friendly owner, stellar food, local ingredients. Best pumpkin muffins in town. Also plenty of heat to warm your toes in the winter...."

Chris Thom

"The staff are lovely, the food is delicious, and the coffee is the best in..."

Alexis MacIsaac

"You guys have to enter your cookies in a competition or something....That Chocolate Chip cookie is the best I've ever had!!! I'm addicted to your..."

Angela Reyes

"Just found this place the other day to grab lunch for my wife while she was working. Got her a slice of pizza just because it looked so good, her..."

John Lim

"What a fantastic coffee shop. Great coffee and fresh nutty..."

Emir Ashrafi

"You guys have the best avocado sandwiches ever. Also the cookie filled with dark chocolate is to die for. Thank..."

Carrie C

"A Gem in the middle of Ottawa, definitely a place I will visit..."

Rosie Kullar

"The best, most healthiest pizza slices! The wild rice salad is another gem... anything here is..."

Michael Dynie

"I'm in love! The lunch sandwhiches are worth the extra walk from work - and each one I try is better than the last! And then this morning, I decided..."

Stéphanie Morin Leblanc

"Can I give them..."

Azadeh Raad

"Big thank you to Bread & Sons! My visit to Ottawa fell on a weekend when the store is closed, but they baked my favourite cookies and delivered them..."

Gemma Alatsas

"Came here the other day at lunch and grabbed a loaf of sourdough, and a latte. The service was good, and it's a nice little place, it feels very..."

Jessica Parent

"I got the brownie - DELICIOUS! So this little bakery is on bank (I believe). I went during a lunch break and got their drip coffee and the brownie...."

LydiaEatsOttawa

"I've been to this fine establishment twice and my wife and I love the food. What attracted me to try it was everyone raving about the espresso and..."

Anthony

"Wow! Best vegan muffins (pumpkin seeds) ever. The place is a bit small, but staff is very nice. Today there was no vegan muffin and I went for the..."

H Pouliot

"Awesome food and great coffee! This place is packed full of great baked treats, and awesome pizzas and sandwiches. If they served meat I would never..."

Ptbg

"A great find . I've been passing by it for years but never got to try it, and now i wish i did. Great tasting savoury scones and 'boreka' a must try...."

Naddoushe

"Great espresso. I remember coming here when it first opened and learning that only one person was trained to operate the espresso machine...and I..."

Mark

"I need to stop going in. Delish fresh-baked goods! I wish they had more vegan options (not that I am sick of any of them yet). Service is not very..."

Lizzie590

"You'll instantly fall in love with this cute bakery located at 195 Bank Street. Everything you find here is home made. Stop by and grab a coffee and..."

LittleMissOttawa

"Splendid baked goods, especially the mini-quiches. Very good mulit-grain breads and butter croissants - almost as good as The French Bakery (which..."

Barb

"Best latte in the..."

Kels Fyfe

"Favourite Centretown bakery. I've been recommended Bread & Sons to friends, family, and colleagues since I discovered this little gem around 5 years..."

Mr. Fugu

"I go out of my way to go to Bread and Sons. The quality, taste and price is right. I'm a huge supporter! I rave about it to everyone I..."

Elle

"Deliciously homemade food!!!. Best place for unpretentiously homemade food! Great pizza, slightly pricey for such thin crust but the dough is freshly..."

FoodAficionado

"Try the white chocolate bread pudding. I come here on mornings usually. There's two items that stand out for me. Their white chocolate bread pudding,..."

Maëlys

"Great Selection for Lunch. Pizza and pastries are real and great. Sandwiches are freshly made. Impeccably artfully done energizing cappuccino...."

Cassandra

"I love this place. The pizza is absolutely delicious! I go at least once a week to grab a slice and never regret it. They really need to start making..."

Lindsay N

"Good pizza. Awesome pizza, good cookies.Wasn't a fan of the inside -- my boyfriend and I were sitting by one of the tables by the window..."

Shin Hye Koo

"OH MAHH GAWDDD, MY STOMACH THANKS YOU. What can I say about this place that hasn't already been said. The pizzas are soo awesome. They're absolutely..."

PleaseStandUp

"Super friendly service and tasty, tasty food. A must..."

Dd

"Num num num their cookies are sooo good! Make sure to get there early because they run out quickly. Their croissant and egg sandwich is a great way..."

Lets_eat

"A great staple!. I absolutely love this place! Their thin crust pizza is to die for and their tofu avocado salad is pure bliss. This is my favourite..."

FoodieGirl

"Delish. High quality lunch and dinner made right in front of you while music is playing from the record player on the counter. (nice touch)The..."

Theottawachef

"A-maz-ing 4 Cheese Grilled Cheese sandwich with great sides. I had the option with olives, dill and tomatoes while my friends had roasted (or..."

Jennie

"Best pizza...worst salad.... I love B & S pizza. It's the best pizza I've had in Ottawa. Great toppings, thin crust, not too much cheese...."

Frodo

"Great espresso. The espresso here is something special. It's hard to find anything that compares in..."

Breakfastdogs

"Good fast food? Go figure!. For the sake of full disclosure, I have to admit that I'm a full fledge Meat-a-vor. But when I need to graze on some top..."

Joe

"Love it!!!. Everything I've tried there I LOVE! Especially the roast potato, tomato, garlic and green onion pizza - best pizza that I've ever had,..."

Jennab

"Amazing!. The smoked tempeh sandwich is delicious! This is the only place (that I know of) that features vegan pizza on the menu. Love it! A little..."

Angela89

"Tasty pizza. Love the pizza! Great vegetarian lunch option and not pricy. Scones and cookies good..."

Reahpeah

"Great bread and pizza. I have tried a couple of different pizza slices and they are great. Even grab them on the way home after work and you wont..."

Herb

"I should really try something other than the pizza but it simply too good to pass up! My favourite pizza in town - by the slice, healthy, light and..."

Zac

"Amazing Sandwiches. I just ate the most amazing smoked tempeh sandwich... highly recommended. The cookies and bread are good too, but not as amazing..."

Meredith James

"A delightful little place with amaZing product and excellent staff. Highlights include pastries, pizza, spelt bread, sour dough bread, sandwiches and..."

Adam Thompson

"And the pizza. Oh my (non-existent) god. Never has vegetarian food been so yummy and satisfying. That I love this pizza so much makes me wonder if I..."

Ana6

"I paired it with a sweet potato and jalapeno pizza from Bread and Sons. The beer played well with the sweet potatoes and the creaminess of the beer..."

FoodiePrints

"HIDDEN GEM. This spot has been a staple on Bank since 2005. And now I know why. Everything was delicious. From the sandwiches to the pizza to the..."

Richard Salonga

"I finally got to try Bread&Sons! I enjoyed all the pastries I got. Hand pie, and chocolate hazelnut cookie were my favorite. The almond custard..."

Michelle Lee

"I work across the street from your bakery and I have to say that I am a HUGE fan. Your baked goods are always fresh and delicious. I particularly..."

Rania Odeh

"Love it. I'm so sad that they close around 3pm now. I love their pizza, sandwiches, and baked goods. But I especially love the customer service. The..."

Sarah Ghazi

"O. M. G. ... Google, please increase your star rating options because Bread and Sons has just blown me away, and 5 stars just isn't enough. We had..."

Tanvir Deol

"Absolutely divine! Delicious vegetarian options, including pizza, sandwiches, and baked goods. Items are warmed up and grilled upon request. Very..."

Jennifer Pollock

"Stopped in for some pizza slices (great veggie options) which were delicious. It was the end of the day so there wasn't much selection left, but I..."

Sarah Fin

The Scone Witch

84/100 (5793 ratings)

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"I ordered the Mealwitches salmon in zucchini cream sauce and also tried the tomato fennel soup. The meal was decent but the serving size was too..."

Joanne Liu

"Superrrrrrr awesomeeee brunch / breakfast - very innovative menu yet simplicity in their ingredients simply take your heart away. Must try their..."

Aanchal.tripathi16

"A simple bakery café offering tempting treats. I can't resist going in anytime I am in the area. I can honestly say I have never been disappointed..."

Tracey Lynne Shadwell

"FOOD:We had come here on a Wednesday morning at around 10:00 am for breakfast. I had settled on the EggWitch, which came with a Scone (I chose..."

Butterflyblue

"Love their sweet scones. Brunch was nicely done with good variety of fresh fruits. Friendly staff. Scrambled eggs and mushroom ragu was a great match..."

AnitaKl

"There's nothing that I don't like about this place. Amazing breakfast. I ordered the weekend breakfast topped with salmon with a cheddar scone and..."

MooMoo

"I was in Ottawa for JUNO weekend and I couldn’t resist opening Zomato and looking up places to eat nearby. One of the highest rated places was The..."

Tiana Feng

"Great place for lunch! Really enjoy all the scone options. I always take the scone sandwich and salad combo. Love the salad dressing. My favorite..."

Stephanie Grenier

"We buy scones from their kitchen and store in the East end in Gloucester/Orleans. Really love the option of bringing scones to bake at home. They..."

GoSENSgo

"Was in Ottawa for the long weekend. We went here twice for breakfast. The first time we had the breakfast with eggs and salmon, a lemon and poppyseed..."

Katie Elizabeth

"Wheat free scones!! Sadly sold out of one of them and the regular scones look great. Sadly the place was too packed with too few tables to stay. Not..."

Amor Fati

"This place is absolutely adorable! The savory scone sandwiches and the sweet scones are delicious. My friend and I both got a signature sconewitch on..."

Tehjae Tsukada

"The scones are great and they don't cheap out at all on the sandwiches. The soup is horrible though (only had it twice but thin and tasteless both..."

BG

"Delicious! This is a beautiful restaurant with natural light. The food is clever, simple but delicious. The serving staff were friendly and helpful..."

Maggie Jay

"Love their scones, so crispy and cappuccino was perfect ! The 4 of us tried different ones and they were all good. I loved the orange and cranberry...."

Sandra Hardy

"Easily the best start of my day. If you walked by the Starbucks on your way here, know you're going to a much better food and coffee stop for the..."

Liz Shaw

"I'm sitting here feeling eerily satisfied after eating an Eggwitch and washing it down with Witches' brew. I'd highly recommend this dish to all you..."

Mr. Munchies

"Small menu which was perfect ! I ordered scrambled eggs with Mediterranean veggies with an orange cranberry scone. Raspberry jam and clotted cream on..."

Nusa Noman

"The best place to get scones in Ottawa. Baked in small batches, often warm, and served with the toppings of your choice. Amazingly..."

MGho

"You don't even have to order something to enjoy this place. Just walk through the door and enjoy the enriching smell that can enlighten your..."

TarunFoodie

"Walking through the doors the inviting smell of butter and baked goods fill the air. My husband and I both ordered the scone breakwich. I had the..."

Coralie

"Amazing food, really slow service. They have the best coffee and their scones are a dream but they don't really seem to have a system going so it's..."

MC Léveillé

"The scones are always tender and flaky, go for lunch or breakfast to try the sweet or savory scones. You can also pick up a box of scones to bring..."

Stephanie White

"This place is the best for scones both savoury and sweet. The staff try to friendly and helpful even when they get very busy (which is fairly often..."

Hishiki Miko

"Excellent scones. They are ultimate perfection and nobody can match them anywhere. Much butter is obviously used but that's why they are brilliant...."

Costa

"The perfect winter warm up can be found at Ottawa’s The Scone Witch at 150 Elgin St. If you think scones are only to be enjoyed plain with a cup of..."

Caroline Dumont

"The first thing that stoke me about this place was the energy. When you walk in you feel a great flow of energy that makes you want to be there,..."

Yazzy

"Delicious breakfast! The scones are tender, flaky & flavourful - best I've tried, hands down! Service is fast and attentive. My only complaint is..."

Deece

"Industrial style, airy feel coffee and scone shop. They have seasonal scones and jams that go alongside and if you eat there they deliver your order..."

KoalaKouple

"Simple yet delicious scones transformed into amazing sandwiches with top quality ingredients. Scone witch does it right and always with a bright and..."

Scott Keirstead

"Lovely place. An Ottawa staple for foodies so it was long overdue that we had a scone. We were very impressed.It was a spur of the moment..."

CJ And Katherine

"Before this place I wasn't into scones, but after this place that has changed! Scones are really moist and they go down well with tea. The only thing..."

Generically Honest

"A fantastic find. This was a welcome change from our hotel breakfast. I had the mediterranean vegetables with egg and the monthly special scone,..."

Susan Graham Tam

"just simply excellent. I always go there as often as possible when i am in ottawa. hard to find, but well worth the effort. my wife insists i..."

Peter Smith

"Scone Witch is one of my favourite spots in Ottawa - so long as they don't run out of their soup and the seasonal scone. They offer a variety of..."

Kira Aislinn

"Sooooooo good! Oatmeal scone warmed up was impressively good - plus all their jams are unique and delicious :) - I have yet to try one of their..."

Sabes

"Although the new location is a little odd/out of place for the Scone Witch, it's nice a spacious, and I can usually find myself a seat without much..."

Lauren

"My husband and I tried both the cheddar scone (with butter) and the oatmeal scone (with strawberry jam), and both were exactly what we had hoped..."

Donna Keranen

"The scones taste great. The coffee was alright. Nothing to rave about. This is more of a snack and coffee place. The food isn't very filling, you..."

Zoe M

"Best scones around!! I typically get a box of scones to go- they freeze well and reheat nicely in the oven. Must try with the English..."

Irene Hum

"Best Scones in Town. Freshly made everyday, these are definitely the best scones in Ottawa. They have tons of different flavours and shapes to please..."

Gabrielle Chenier

"They have the best munchies around. I always try to stop by on my way to work and it makes the early mornings a little..."

Charlotte Dugan

"Dissatisfied custs missing the point!. With a unique product, beautiful space and personable staff, SconeWitch's poor reviews are a result of..."

Grahamrobertfox

"Want a scone?. They're as good as they get..."

Cdr801

"Great Scones!. I have eaten here several times. The scones and dishes built around them are always a reliable..."

Desima1960

"The scones here are to die for and I would gladly buy them everyday. My only complaint is the new location, it's hard to find and lacks the..."

Melissa Holly Wright

"Why can't they serve Happy Goat coffee?. Great place, super convenient location. Would get a lot more business if they served Happy Goat..."

Wolfmother

"Great scones!. First visit was at Albert location during lunch hour. That place was too small and busy, but as a group of 5 we were accommodated and..."

Tarcelaos

"Seriously good scones. Great soup.Beware it gets a bit busy at lunch and the system behind the counter seems a bit odd - so don't be in a..."

East End Foodie

"Awesome scones! Love the clotted cream and lemon curd. Skip the coffee - it qualifies as toxic..."

Phedre

"Best scones and jams you will ever eat. Seriously the best scones in the whole world (and great jams to..."

Whiskey Kim

"What's not to like?. Fresh baked scones, topped with fresh cream and jam, and the best tea selection..."

Omer Humayun

"Scone witch. I've been here numerous times over the last year and it always delivers in expectations. If you have a sweet tooth and a discerning..."

Tailor

"Went travelling all summer, this place was probably one of the best places I went to. I'm pretty food snobbish when i go to highly reviewed..."

Neil I

"Yummy!. I had the vanilla cream scone with strawberry jam and loved every bite of it! My table companions got the breakfast choices (Egg Witch etc)..."

Stiney

"Great scones! I came here today with a friend and really enjoyed it- I ordered a "Scone-Witch" and it was delicious! Service was fast and friendly..."

Livia-lourdes

"D.E.L.I.S.H. The best scones in Ottawa without a doubt.What a treat its our weekend ritual get some scones warm from the oven break them..."

Theottawachef

"The scones are amazing. I had the oat one. All of their jams are nice too, and the two just go together so amazingly well. This location is pretty..."

Jordo

"Best Scones ever!. We went for breakfast and wanted to try a new place so we ended upat The Scone Witch, (next door to my work place) and discovered..."

Mildred Bloodmire

"This was my first ever scone. I had a BLT sandwich without tomato (cucumber instead) and it was delicious very nice quiet little place excellent..."

Kris

"Perfect scones! We got the scones with scrambled eggs and smoked salmon. For first timers, it's self serve. You order at the back after securing a..."

ALEats

"Amaaaazing. I went there for the first time today for breakfast and the taste and quality of the scone blew my mind. It was absolutely delicious. I..."

Maggie

"Best breakfast option I've seen in town. They make high quality, artisan scones. Savoury scones, scones with egg and ham in them, sweet scones with..."

William Seward

"WOW. The scones are amazing,always fresh, the first time i went in,I bought a poppy seeds scone to go,I walked out , it was so cold outside but in..."

HungryCat

"BIG wait for good scones. I went to The Scone Witch for lunch a few weeks ago on a very hot day, after walking 10 blocks I was eagerly anticipating a..."

Jennab

"Fantastic little place for lunch!. I came here with friends for lunch. It's the type of place where you pay at the counter first, sit down, and..."

T River

"Good stuff, but kinda pricey. The scones are good, but are they worth the price . . . on most days they are..."

J.r. Philly

"Yummy scones & brunches, but.... Yummy scones, deliciously creamy scrambled eggs (try the one with Mediterranean veggies), superlative jams, but..."

Barb

"Exellent. This place is a real gem! It is a tiny place, but the food is excellent. My absolute favourite scone is the Vanilla Cream Scone with Devon..."

Mel Mack

"Wonderful service. Friendly staff, and yummy treats. Decided to go for a ride and make a stop here for coffee, and I'm happy I made this decision. My..."

sarvi loloei

"First time here, but staff are friendly, space is great to have coffee with someone or get a little work done, prices are reasonable, and scones AND..."

Erin Kinsella

"Overall fine. Tried their sweet scones which were amazing. Lemon poppyseed and oatmeal scones are highly recommend! Had a poached salmon sconewitch..."

Candice Kang

"The scones are ridiculously good! So good we came back again. The scones are delicious too. I believe I got the orange cranberry. Both of the scone..."

Molade Osibodu

"One of the best things I've ever tried, and I'm including all the food! Their vanilla scone is..."

Bruno Inuggi

"Delicious, fresh scones. Worth a stop for quick breakfast. Enjoyed the salmon sandwich. Still closed for dine in, but there are a few tables..."

Jen S

"Delicious scones! Highly recommend the orange cranberry scones. The sconewiches are quite filling and well presented. Bonus points for the..."

コウデKoude

"Delicious scones! Been coming here for years whenever I happen to be in the downtown area and they never disappoint. Makes your afternoon coffee/tea..."

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