The best Brunch in Ottawa | Sluurpy updated in April

Pressed

83/100 (1227 ratings)

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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..."

Yoshuna

Coconut Lagoon

82/100 (3669 ratings)

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"Wow this place is incredible I had heard go things about this place gave it a shot oh man this was the best choice. Was greeted ipon arriving the..."

Frank Desjardins Charbonneau

"Coconut Lagoon as been our favorite place to go eat for a while now for many reasons sarting with the friendly owners and kind staff that welcome you..."

Cécile Dumouchel

"The service was superb the Ebb and flow of this restaurant is incredible, service is fast, friendly, knowledgeable - the dishes are mouth watering..."

Debra Humphrey

"The best place in Ottawa for South Indian food! Coconut Lagoon's buffet is absolutly a must try for anyone who likes Indian..."

Sherap Therchin

"Food is incredible! My only complaint would be the noise in the restaurant from the too many happy customers! Service is top notch and food is so..."

Jeff McCormick

"Will have to go on a regular basis! We were a group of 6 with reservations - we were seated in the back room - out of the hustle and bustle in the..."

Manon Seguin

"The Crab cakes app where some of the best I've ever had. As first timers we played safe with butter chicken and beef curry. The beef curry is..."

Andrew Craig

"The only two things better than the service were the flavour and presentation. Amazing! Please go. Either for the incredible dinner menu or the lunch..."

Carl Chaboyer

"I was there Sunday with my family.1st time trying Indian food and I loved it. Everything was delicious the service was excellent and I love the calm..."

Donna Beaulieu

"I enjoyed the lunch buffet today. It was INCREDIBLE! The selection was fantastic and the food was hot and fresh. The place was filled with satisfied..."

Kate Jolicoeur

"Atmosphere was a bit loud and cramped but service was good and fast! Great selection of foods on the menu and the food was delicious! Definitely a..."

Jessiesaumur22

"A great arrangement of options at what I would say is a great price. The place is extremely intimate/small in a sense. However it’s placed in a..."

Imani

"Close to Rideau High School on St. laurent Boulevard, the Coconut Lagoon is a cozy restaurant with friendly service and of course great food such as..."

Hal Carim

"What a great place! The service was extremely good. We ordered the Chicken Thali and it was a very awesome dish with many sides. This became our new..."

Daniel H

"Came here for the lunch buffet. Arrived around noon, and there was about a 45 minute wait. I ended up joining a couple in line ahead of me and we sat..."

Jessica Parent

"So delicious! Love this place. Busy all the time. This place was recommended to me by someone that lives in South India. The cuisine is spot and I..."

Simone Halle

"Excellent lunch buffet and friendly service. A definite win! I don't even know what I was eating half the time but it was delicious! Restaurant..."

Kimberly Gosset

"We've been twice for lunch and the food is superb, I especially like the Pepper Lamb. Service is very friendly and attentive. It would be a good..."

George

"The new interior and exterior renovations look amazing. I love the South Indian dishes and was excited to try Chef Joe Thottungal food as he won..."

Stephanie White

"Went for lunch with a client it was a buffet the food was excellent and well prepared . Ingrédients were fresh. Staff was very efficient but they..."

Gilbert

"Simply the best South Indian food you're likely to be able to get outside of Kerala. For that matter, Chef Joe's cooking could be an inspiration and..."

Kevin

"Expensive but worth the money. Even the person taking your order will remind you that you are dining at Ottawa's best South Indian..."

Hemant

"Frankly, I was almost sure never to find a good South Indian restaurant in any of my trips. Coconut Lagoon is an absolute contraindication of that...."

Sreekari

"First timer..awesome cuisine..first time I've tried a tomatoes based butter chicken ....relaxed atmosphere..definitely a fav to bring friends and..."

Pia

"Amazing! You need a reservation if you go on the weekend. Really great food, awesome customer service. ..."

Mélanie Rachel

"There are not very many good Indian restaurants in Ottawa, this is isDefinitely one of the best. Coconut lagoon specializes in South Indian..."

Nael Hajjar

"First and foremost, IF you are going on weekends, please make a reservation.Rest assured best Indian food I have tasted in Ottawa.Giving it..."

TarunFoodie

"First time. Incredibly tasty south Indian food. The flavours are bright, fresh and well developed. I ordered the Salmon curry and I am still thinking..."

Mountaingirl

"You can smell the food from down the street, it's amazing. If you love spicy food, or Indian food in general, this is the place for you. It does not..."

Hoxjennifer

"I rarely give restaurants a 5 star rating. This time I have to.Being an Indian I have always been disappointed with the misrepresentation..."

Akki

"Amazing Indian food. This place and the Host are the best in town. Love the parathas. Addicted to this place! You have to check it out if you love..."

Griffin

"My husband and I went here last night because I was craving Indian and I had heard great things. My husband is not a big fan of Indian but decided to..."

Keely Littman

"Best Indian food I have ever had. The service is always good and the restaurant always clean. The Sunday brunch is amazing. Highly recommended...."

Elise

"Nothing comes close. These guys really know how to run a restaurant. it really shows when the caring owners are onsite. everything is perfect. the..."

Parrick200

"I love Indian and one of my all-time favourite places is Little India Café. Unfortunately, it’s not in my end of town, so I don’t get there..."

Taylor

"The service is impeccable, the maître D's people skill amazingly soft and warm. The food heavenly delicious. The lamb was so tender and the spices..."

Isabeau Landry

"Best Buffet in Town. The selection is fresh, clean and lengthy. I have been several times and it always makes me think how much better this place is..."

Food Baby

"Best Indian resto in Ottawa. Fresh and delicious, hands down the best indian cuisine in the city! The thali platter is amazing and will fill you to..."

Vegfan

"Reliable quality. So many restaurants seem to have good days and not so good. I've never been disappointed at the Coconut..."

Mjayh

"Lunch Buffet. There lunch buffet is probably some of the best value for your dollar in Ottawa. The food is so tastey, the price is reasonable, and..."

SSFoodie

"Went for dinner with friends, it was my first time and I heard nothing but good things about it. I split an order of vegetable samosas, butter..."

Hungry87

"Wonderful curries and flavourful dishes. Be willing to step outside your comfort zone since Coconut Lagoon has dishes on their menu that you cannot..."

Ottawa Foodguy

"Very good indian buffet. Tried their lunch buffet and was really impressed. Will definitely go back and recommend to..."

Ottawa4rent4

"Very pleased with my experience at Coconut Lagoon! The food selection in buffet standards may seem limited, but the quality was outstanding and..."

Christine S

"Upon arriving to the coconut lagoon we found that it was so busy that the parking lot was full (only around 7 spots) We walked in to found a gorgeous..."

Nick Vella

"The food is luscious, rich and flavorful! We have been going there since it first opened - never a bad meal. Staff is attentive, helpful and..."

ES-Wedge

"We love this place. My husband and I love their lunch buffet. They have added a sweet cardamom sauce to their dessert choices and it is heavenly. The..."

Kimberly K

"Best I've had in Ottawa so far. I'll start by stating that I am no expert on what authentic Indian food is supposed to taste like, but I am an expert..."

Chloe_bessette

"Good, but expensive. The food was delicious but the prices are high and the portions are small. Unfortunately, the food wasn't good enough for me to..."

Lisa

"Outstanding service and..."

Anca Anghel

"Good food and service. The food is great. This is a SOUTH Indian restaurant, so many people may not be accustomed to the new flavours. They have the..."

OttawaTaste

"Went for the weekend buffet. Out of ~10 dishes, my husband and I only enjoyed 3: salmon curry, butter chicken, and peppered lamb. The rest of the..."

TheCookieMonster

"WHAT A GEM!!. I went there with my wife last year and oh man was it gooood! VERY nice dining experience!! We had some sort of variety sampler dish..."

George F

"The Best!. Urbanspoon was the key to finding this gem. Hard to find better Indian food. Excellent service. But terrible location for parking. Going..."

Mib515

"Excellent!. I am always extremely impressed with the Coconut Lagoon. Not only is the food fantastic, but the service is consistently great,..."

Anonymous

"I love Coconut Lagoon. I don't really understand the negative reviews. I live near this restaurant and go frequently with friends and fam and have..."

Anonymous

"Always Excellent. This is our favourite restaurant in Ottawa. We have been there many times, and we always love the food. We had dinner there tonight..."

Obie1canobie

"Can't wait to come back!!. Being a person who grew up eating indian food a lot with my family, I was very impressed with this restaurant. This place..."

Emily

"Solid lunch buffet. I went here for a lunch buffet. It was very tasty, and had all the south-Indian standards. Curried veggies, butter chicken, some..."

William Seward

"This restaurant has the BEST Indian food in the city!...hands down!Try the chicken Thali if you're unfamiliar with this type of cuisine. That..."

Paul Beaudry

"I really enjoyed my first visit to coconut lagoon. I am not familiar with Indian food so I was relieved when the staff were friendly and helpful. I..."

Jenn

"Very good lunch buffet. My husband and I have had lunch at the Coconut Lagoon on several occasions. We were never disappointed Always fresh and..."

Suzie Hinson

"Excellent quality, but does everything need coconut?. The unmistakable smell signalling fresh and proper food preparation, along with spicing greeted..."

Zuniqua Nilakantha

"Elcellent s th only..."

Prasad

"Delicious and not your cookie cutter indian restaurant! Great, fast service even though the place was packed on a Saturday night. The thali is big..."

Mk

"Wonderful. This place is great. It serves a nice version of south indian food. Had a great thali with red rice and paratha. Great vadas, great..."

JJ Money

"It might be too good..!. Went for dinner one night and was so impressed we had to go back to sample the buffet a few days later. My only complaint..."

Kelly

"Best. Indian. In. Ottawa.. The food here is incredible. It has the Indian fare we've come to expect in the west - including unbelieveably good butter..."

Rhamburgers

"A Bone to Pick. I have mixed feelings about my experience at the Coconut Lagoon.First off I started with the Steamed Mussels in Spicy Exotic..."

Nugget

"Fabulous restaurant. Coconut Lagoon is located in the middle of nowhere (and somewhat hard to find after dark on account of the lack of a lighted..."

Julian C. Dunn

"Great restaurant, love their mango lassie drink & chicken pakoras-batter fried chicken filets with chili lime..."

Al

"One of the best Indian restaurants in Ottawa!. I went here for my birthday with my family. It was recommended by an Indian friend of mine who..."

Foodie Love

"Without a doubt, one of the better Indian restaurants in Ottawa. Maybe the best in terms of..."

Phil

"Although this restaurant was also full, the host/manager assured us that they could make space for us in the back room and that although the wait for..."

Roy Wallace

"Indian restaurant, Kerala based food Delicious food, must try Beautiful..."

Jaskaran Batth

"Friendly attentive staff. The dining room is laid out to accommodate a lot of people in a smallish space. Cozy and comfortable. Drinks and..."

Mitch Sprague

"Mother's Day in quarantine. I pre-ordered this dinner a few days before Mother's Day and the restaurant went out of their way to reach out and offer..."

Laurel Bryon

"Great Indian food. Looked like a very busy place and it's better to make a reservation if you are planning to go there during the weekend. Good..."

Uthpala M

"My new favourite Indian restaurant! We tried the Tandoori Lamb Chops as an appetizer, and.they have now converted me, it was something I would highly..."

Patrick Ferguson

"This is a really high quality Indian buffet. The food is SO delicious and they have a really large selection of meat and vegetarian options. I’ve..."

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