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Baker Street Cafe

95/100 (2580 ratings)

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"This place is amazing!! They usually have a line up (on the weekends at least) because it is just that good. Every single time I go, I get great..."

Nick Grant

"What a great place to have breakfast. The portions are huge and the food quality amazing. They also have some pretty innovative stuff. The staff and..."

Nicolas Filteau

"Came at 0830 no line up. Staff were really friendly, personable, and funny. Great service! They left a pot of coffee for me on the table so I could..."

Leah Vininsky-Oakes

"The kids found this place in Westboro that was highly recommended by a quite a few people. On a Sunday morning at 10:30 we reach here and stare at..."

Patelsr

"Aftet two visits, it was time to recognize excellence in service and food. The first time, my breakfast partner did not even have to ask for her..."

Mark

"Delicious meals prepared in an open kitchen restaurant with delicious vegetarian food options. Great music, nice staff, a variety of seating options,..."

Karen Cooper

"Very impressed! I visited this charming breakfast joint with 3 friends for a Saturday brunch. We got there around 10:00am and saw a huge line out the..."

Monique Kaye

"Came here on a Saturday morning and this place was packed! The decor of the place had a 'British' theme to it and quirky. We were in line for about..."

Kiki

"The only downside to my visit to Baker Street was that there was a big line up to get in. Which actually speaks volumes about how amazing it is! ..."

HungryLlama

"This place actually EXCEEDS it's reviews and ratings. Beyond fresh, fabulous flavours, exceptionally generous portions, pleasant and welcoming..."

MatrixRogue

"First experience there today; Great food, great place, great service! No complaints! Big portions so you pay for what you get. Nice cozy little..."

Riri

"Visited this place yesterday morning for breakfast and everyone ordered their baked omelets while I ordered the French toast. I tried everyone's..."

Esraa Zakout

"The food is decent...definitely does not live up to all the praise around it. Service was also mediocre and quite slow both of the times I've been..."

Bacon

"My boyfriend and I love a good breakfast and Baker Street did not disappoint! A little bit of a wait on a Sunday morning was totally worth it! I..."

Lauren Jane M

"Excellent food and every thing in your plate is fresh and cook the way you want. The ham is out of this world they gave you a good serving and same..."

Michel

"very good. charcuterie was excellent . Ok for desert I had the cheese plate and again well presented. . Not often I give a high rating they deserve..."

Lailia Votmans

"The Baker Street Cafe without a doubt boasts one of the best brunches in Ottawa. The food and service are consistently impeccable, and the prices,..."

Aly Pollock

"Usually I hate to wait specially when I am hungry but this restaurant is worth the wait. The food is absolutely delicious and imaginative. The..."

Rayna F.

"Visited in a cold morning so waiting time was not pleasant but in the meantime waiters try their best to make you feel happy. Portions are very..."

Lynette

"I went to this place today on my westboro day lol, and this restaurant was great! You get seated for sure and the food is amazing and plentiful! I..."

Sebra

"Great little place with a lovely atmosphere. Food is amazing and come in big portions (a bit pricey but worth it as a treat!). The breakfast..."

AL

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff and decent food.I've been here for breakfast a couple times now and have tried the apple crepes and the smoked..."

Little Miss Foodie

"I have been here twice now both times for a late brunch. The food is decent but not amazing. Eggs are cooked correctly but the hash browns could do..."

GRamsay

"Baker Street cafe, great layout, plenty of seating and I nice vibe inside. First impressions were excellent, greeted as soon as we entered, seated..."

Jimmyribjuice

"Went here on a recommendation for brunch. Food was deliciously made and fresh; loved it and will definitely go back. Only making it a 4.5, because of..."

Steve R

"Best breakfast in town. Great service, huge portions, extremely reasonable price, unreal food. Always fresh. There's a reason there's a line up out..."

Tara Morrison

"Baker Street is breakfast heaven ! Great reputation for good reason: quality eats, reasonable prices, and fabulous service. Recently I enjoyed a..."

Supert

"Probably my favourite brunch in Ottawa especially if I want generous portions. The menu is pretty unique and has a lot of variety. I love the..."

Juliecung

"we when to the resto this morning for the first time at 10A.m. it was pack whit a line going 100 feet outside so the wait was All worth it the food..."

Yves Racette

"Positive: Food: ExcellentPortion Size: ExcellentService: ExcellentAtmosphere: ExcellentNegative:Waiting Time: 1..."

France Lafe

"What an awesome breakfast/brunch place! There is apparently always a line, but they served us mini muffins while we waited which was so sweet. It's..."

Julia Kent

"Third time's the charm. After attempting twice to come here but not wanting to wait in line I finally accomplished coming when the line was short!..."

Tressa

"Honestly one of Ottawas best. But the wait makes me go else where most weekends. Amazing menu, big portions. Lots of fresh ingredients and fruits on..."

Tammo

"On the whole, I like this place primarily because the food is good, and the owner is incredibly good to his customers. This place is pretty..."

Jessica Parent

"Generous portions, delicious food, excellent service! Only down side is the long wait for a table on the weekends. Is it worth the wait? I'll say..."

Irene Hum

"Worth the line-up people, I promise! First visit here and it certainly won't be my last. The service is excellent and the food is even better. While..."

Samantha Singh

"This restaurant is awesome! There is usually a line up, but it's worth the wait (especially when the owner brings a fresh baked plate of mini muffins..."

Itsasecret

"Fantastic Service, Good Food, Kinda Pricey, Gross Potatoes. Service:They forgot a pancake order and worked super hard to get it to our table...."

Bfr

"First visit here. Fantastic. Great service, fantastic breakfast w decent portions. The fruit side is especially good: fresh, lots of variety. There's..."

Kre8tv

"I went to there with my boyfriend around 11 and wait for 15 mins. The place is crowded and packed. The food came very fast and very nice:))) I would..."

Nina

"Never a full moment at Baker Street. The lineup is long for a reason. You wait for the quality ingredients used to create the masterpieces of..."

Elle

"Worth the (inevitable) wait. There's a reason Baker Street always has a line up out the door, the food is simply delicious. The atmosphere isn't my..."

Perfect_lil_pickle

"Good, filling breakfast. Pros: large portion sizes, great value, friendly staff, gluten free friendly, free macaroon appetizer while waiting, good..."

Sebastian Jug

"Delicious! best breakfast potatoes in town! I love the option of rye breads. Great service. You can tell the owner really puts his heart into the..."

ML

"Delicious!. Prompt and friendly service. Food was delicious, large portions. Bottomless coffee..."

Lucy

"Good food, the line ups annoying. The food is good and I still enjoy going here over and over. I wish they would add a heat lamp outside in the..."

Ottawaliving

"One of my favourite brunch places. Fresh baked bread, awesome pancakes, extra large cinnamon roles and free mini muffins while you wait in line! Need..."

WP

"Best brunch in Ottawa!. The brunch here is absolutely amazing! The portions are enormous, the food is delicious, the menu is big, it's my favourite..."

Natgervais22

"Best breakfast in town. Breakfast is amazing here, big portions and very tasty. Line ups can be long so be..."

Bluu10

"Memorable Saturday breakfast - check!. I am visiting Ottawa and my good friends took me to Baker Street Cafe. My first clue that I was in for a..."

Hicarolina

"A bite of Heaven.... When it comes to eating out my philosophy is that I am paying for the convenience of having someone else cook an "amazing meal"..."

Jmbikay

"Super heavy fare but worth the often long wait. Baker Street Cafe is a small breakfast/lunch only place in Westboro village. It's a popular spot so..."

Gerry Corcoran

"So if u can stand ALOT of good food in the morning. Let me direct you to this establishment! The servings are huge. In fact, the cinnamon buns and..."

VukQC

"Food was good service so-so. Coffee cost a fortune but over all the experience was favorable. they load up your plate with a lot of..."

Joe

"Lived up to the hype! It was a Sunday so there was a line as promised, but we were served complimentary mini muffins in line! Evetyone in line was..."

Michelle

"I am not surprised by the high rating. I love this place. Expect an entire steaming hot carafe of coffee (or tea) great food, excellent classic rock..."

Fussy Eater

"Went to this place on a whim on the weekend and was really surprised to see a lineup outside. The wait was around 40 minutes but it wasn't so bad..."

Bai

"Outstanding! This place is great - went this morning and as always (I've been 15+ times), the food was fresh and tasted wonderful. I had the regular..."

EdibleImpulse

"Absolutely fantastic! Price is higher than the average breakfast joint but you do get what you pay for and in this case quality and taste are..."

Katrina Fattizzo

"Wonderful atmosphere, friendly service with bottomless coffee, and fantastic food... sure it's crowded and busy, but having travelled the world, many..."

BigW

"Amazing breakfast! Worth the wait on a Sunday morning, and the best for a hangover..."

Jenna

"Great Food. Food was fresh and tasty! The service was attentive, and friendly. Ambiance was welcoming, and cozy. I'll be going back..."

Nickster

"Serving was huge and food was delish! The only thing working against this place is the long line ups to get..."

Don Draper

"Simple & delicious. Everything was fresh and well prepared !! 10/10P.S. Come early if you hate..."

Frdric

"Oh my God, good!. This is sincerely the very best place in Ottawa to get breakfast. Be sure you are ready to wait because this placd is loved by all...."

Imhungry

"Super famous brunch spot in Ottawa. Not cheap but the portions are very generous and you might struggle to finish! Staff is friendly and the food..."

C

"Portion sizes are generous. You'll eat brunch here and not need to eat the rest of the day basically. Their fruit bowls are fragrant and fresh...."

Vlad Popa

"In my experience, it was difficult to find brunch places that serve delicious breakfast with highly satisfactory portion size at a nominal price,..."

Aniruddh Srinivas

"Generous portions, delicious meal and good bottomless coffee. The only con: the wait to get in! We waited about 30min outside in line for a table at..."

Kathleen

"Ordered french toast with fruits, scrambled eggs bruschetta and grilled cheese sandwich. The quality and quantity were amazing, had to use the take..."

Pallika Sharma

"Really generous portions, food tasted amazing, and topped with friendly waiters. I suggest coming in early to avoid lining..."

Richard Hansel

"I have to say that this is the best brunch I have ever had in my life. Great ambience, very cozy and warm. They serve you an entire jar of coffee,..."

Ashley Jiang

"Theres usually a wait on weekends, but that's because the diner is small, and everything is cooked fresh! This diner is absolutely worth the wait if..."

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"I was here while in town on business about 3 weeks back. It’s an upscale local place just a few blocks from City Hall, and located within..."

Derek

"Excellent food and service. Each item we ordered was delicious and fresh. Highly recommend the smoked trout deviled eggs and the eggplant..."

Chief

"Delicious food!! Excellent service. Great ambiance. The only reason I didn't give a 5 is because the music was very loud leading people to..."

Josée

"Fabulous place! We have been there several times. The food has always proven to be delicious, well presented and very fresh! Even providing..."

Anyès Babillon

"Town was a great place to drink wine and eat dishes prepared from fresh ingredients. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the scallop crudo was..."

Noname

"Great quality food. Way too small plate size. Confusing menu. Maybe great for some but not the place for me. Probably meant for really picky, fancy,..."

FUNFOODREVIEWS

"Phenomenal experience! Made reservations for 6 last week for last night, and came for dinner and drinks.Service was awesome, they..."

KoalaKouple

"Was here on a Friday night and the experience was a pleasure. Not that I condone the practice, but I made last minute reservations for myself and..."

Jennyran

"One of THE best meals I have EVER had in Ottawa. Was absolutely incredible! The service was friendly and all servers were on top of it and relaxed...."

Sabes

"Not enough can be said about Town. Came for a celebratory dinner with a date and we were blown away by the food and service. Extremely knowledgeable..."

Pancho

"Love locally source ingredients restaurant and Town (@townlovesyou) was no exception, we just had to squeeze in a last meal for our Ottawa trip and..."

Vickie Cheung

"Quality, Consistency and Atmosphere - Town Takes the Crown. Dinner for two on a Saturday evening. Happy we made reservations as its small interior..."

Love Grub

"The first time I went to Town I had the eggplant dish as i am not a supercarnivore. Each time I went there since I ended up taking the same dish...."

Winston

"First off I'd like to start by saying we are visitors to Ottawa (from Edmonton) and we had been eating all day. So when it came to dinner we weren't..."

Victor Tran

"Tasty town. We started with the Bone Marrow which i came to know is an acquired taste. I disliked it, and my girlfriend tolerated it. Its very fatty..."

Kevin8se7en

"Excellent service! You know you're at a good place when you drop a fork on the floor with no waiter in sight but within seconds a waiter arrives with..."

Daniel H

"YUP !. I'm disappointed that I took so long to visit Towne. Had wanted to..but finally Thursday night worked. Happy to find our friendly and..."

Mike Smith

"Dinner Date. Been wanting to try Town for forever now and finally did and I must say, I wasn't disappointed. It has a nice and cozy atmosphere, dim..."

Hungry87

"Elgin highlight. Great food, great location, great service. Loved the octopus plate! Unfortunately they have a short menu and have had the same menu..."

Tallfoodie7

"Always amazing. Service, food, drinks and atmosphere are always great! Town is always a great..."

Jakespencer165

"Town Ricotta Stuffed Meatballs. Great dish to share before the main. Mealy in your mouth..."

Dannyrags

"Try the "nongroni" - bartender knows what he's doing,..."

Jaclynn W.

"MMMMMMMMMMMMMMeatballs.. Ordered the small with a zucchini salad, perfect portion for dinner. But, took large order home to have tonight for dinner...."

Carol Weeks

"One word. Incredible. Our reso was for 8 o'clock on Saturday September 27th. After a couple of cocktails at Oz Kafe, We made our way up and were..."

MikeyMarbles

"One of the best meals we've had in Ottawa. I had the tagletelli duck ragout which was full of flavour and quite filling. My wife had the eggplant..."

Craig Heward

"Great Italian. A little to "hipster" for me but the food was fabulous we had the tuna, and the octopus carpaccio to start then duck ragu and stuffed..."

Moltofoodo

"Amazing. Ate here a few weeks ago for the 3rd time. Absolutely love this place!Had the NOTORIOUS P.I.G (pork tenderloin). Very..."

DustinandSam

"Worth a visit. We went to TOWN for their meatballs- and I'd have to admit I was a little surprised when my dinner order of meatballs was just that-..."

Redbellybird

"Really enjoyed our evening. Sitting at the bar. Nice atmosphere. Original music. Unassuming service. House made with care. From the bread (home made)..."

Bob And Kittie

"Wow!. Went there for lunch yesterday and I had the beef cheek pasta and it was so good. The handmade pasta was perfectly cooked and the beef was very..."

Golf Chick

"Delicious Octopus. The octopus is cooked to perfection. The cheese boards are very diverse featuring fantastic cheeses. The steelhead- trout was okay..."

Julia.no.1

"Superb!. Some friends and I had the pleasure of dining at Town tor the first time this evening and it was one of the best meals we have had in Ottawa..."

Adele M

"Sharing is caring.... Town is the place to go if you like sharing and tasting. Went with a couple of friends and tried the lamb belly, crab cakes,..."

Jennymilton6

"Pricey but delicious. I would go again when there is a menu change..."

Goiles

"Refreshing but needs a little tweaking. The small little gem tucked in on Elgin was a nice surprise. The place was crowded & loud. The humidity and..."

Karine

"Delicious!. This restaurant is on the pricey side, but food is delicious. The restaurant is cozy and service is fast and friendly. Portions are a..."

Emily Mays

"Good but Expensive. The food was really good, the ambiance was ok the price is too much. There are many really great places to eat in Ottawa and I..."

Chanelle

"Extremely good food, been multiple times and the food was always very good. Service is extremely friendly and chef Marc is a great guy. I would..."

Kevin Comeau

"Went for dinner and started with a cheese plate. Absolutely delicious - the fruit and honey were so good as compliments with the cheese. Had the..."

Molly Hyde

"The service was phenomenal and the wine list was wonderful. The food was... Alright. It was all very Hipster and Foodie but a little too much. There..."

Bella

"Stuff yourself. You should go here as soon as you can and stuff yourself silly with meatballs and a cheese platter and the romaine lettuce starter...."

Asdf

"I love this place. The ricotta meatballs are always a great choice. A very nice establishment that will never let you..."

Gastro.Man

"Just go! Its amazing. One of the best in Ottawa. I was back in town in May and had dinner there and wish I didn't live so far away. I had the..."

Kiowa Martin

"I usually sit at the bar every Sunday night so I know and love the food, the vibe and the people but tonight was special. I had .. the SPECiALS ......"

Robert

"I keep going back!. I go to Town just about every time I'm back in Ottawa - it's fantastic. Great food, relaxed atmosphere, and the prices are..."

Caitlin

"This place is awesome! Love the vibe- it's really busy all the time so if you don't like sitting close to other tables it might not be for you. The..."

GoldiPrincess

"Wonderful Restaurant. We had one of the best meals ever at Town. The staff is wonderful too. We highly recommend..."

Kate

"Delightful!. The menu is fairly priced and quite delicious. From the appetizers to the salad (pickled grapes, walnuts, goat cheese, pear, heaven,..."

Bri9890

"I went to Town this weekend and was really impressed. The service was friendly, knowledgable and quick. The food was also great. Throughout the..."

Foodie Girl

"Not Bad. I was sooo ready to be wowed by the food, service and experience at Town. The food was..good. I ordered the trout, my dinner..."

NickyG

"A-MAZING!. I have been to Town about 4 times now and every time I go there I am not disappointed. Even with the hype from friends and the #3 on..."

ChazzFresh

"Hempsa so lame. If you you think that Ottawa doesn't have a lot to offer in terms of food, you must have been living under a rock. Wake up, man, the..."

Power6

"Good food but a little over priced. I liked the meatball, the morel mushroom pasta. The so-so is the cheese plate and chicken dish. I would come back..."

Mimu

"Good. Highly recommend to make a reservation before you go . I liked the environment as..."

Sophia

"Pretty good. I keep hearing about this place so I decided to try it out. I had the spaghetti and it was great. Fresh pasta and fresh sauce with REAL..."

Wissi

"Great meal and experience. Sat at the chefs box overlooking the kitchen and cold plates/dessert prep area, and enjoyed every minute of our..."

Sorefeettoproveit

"Best Dinner in Ottawa. I have been so many times and never disappointed. My Fav is the beef carpaccio and the meat ball of course. For dessert the..."

PANDA123

"Had dinner there the other night and it was as great as ever! Excellent service and food -- well priced. It is crowded but not uncomfortable -- do..."

Stanley Matthews

"DISREGARD the negative reviews. We tried almost all of the small plate options and were blown away. I highly recommend the carpaccio and the..."

Michael W. Pal

"A Memorable Evening. While visiting Ottawa recently, my wife and I had the very good fortune of being invited, by friends, to dinner at Town. What a..."

Ban

"They mean serious business!!. We stayed there for a good 3.5 hours last night. From the pecorino potatoes, gnudi, prawn and tuna crudo, cavatelli,..."

Yca P

"Went to Town a couple of weeks back and enjoyed my evening tremendously! Ricotta meatballs are amazing! Great cheese board, an amazing Nagano pork..."

Vanny

"Love it!. Although the food at Town is quite pricey, I still love going there for martinis with the girls! The wait staff is incredible!!! Go out of..."

Sara

"Excellent food & service!. Everything I ate at this lovely little restaurant was excellent! We started with simply titlted "salad" - arugula, toasted..."

Harpchick

"Amazing selection of appetizers and mains. No point in suggesting items because it will change before you come. Get a selection and..."

Sean Flanigan

"Great food and great service! We were well taken care of and we have an amazing meal. My only sads is the beer prices. Working in the beer industry -..."

Amanda Redway

"Town is a forever favourite. They offer amazing food without any of the pretense - amazing friendly service, great vibes, and you’ll always bump..."

katie frappier

"Citizen and Town are my favourite restaurants in Ottawa! Every time my partner and I go our meals are beyond delicious and we have the best time. You..."

Kelly Dixon

"Had the most amazing dinner at Town. Yummy little gem lettuce salad and tuna tartare, focaccia. Great wine selection and friendly service. Will be..."

L C

"Always delicious and great service! Love the Italian sodas they offer for non-drinkers, with homemade syrups! All the food dishes are unique and..."

Jess M.

"seriously some of the best food in Ottawa. We ordered 5 or 6 plates to share and they were all to die for. Would recommend the falafel (the snap peas..."

Scott E

"OMG!!!! Too bad we don't have 6 stars :) this place is insane. Friend and I set at the chef table which is a small table facing the kitchen. It was..."

Maor Levy

"Delicious plates for sharing with a menu divided in small and large plates. We shared as appetizers the eggplant and whipped burrata. The whipped..."

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